Thriller / suspense fiction

Book SynopsisNew York lawyer Nora Carleton faces her biggest case yet in this gripping legal thriller from the critically acclaimed author of Central Park West and former director of the FBI, James Comey. Free of the threats hanging over her from her time in Connecticut, Nora Carleton is back doing what she does best: prosecuting criminals for the federal government in the Southern District of New York. But her latest case will take her down roads she never expected. Domestic right-wing extremists, powered by internet demagogues and funded from the shadows, have become a major threat in the United States. Free speech is protected by the US Constitution... but to some people, deadly actions speak louder than words. When an explosion devastates a rally at the United Nations building in New York City, Nora, together with legendary investigator Benny Dugan and the FBI, must confront the extremists head on. To save innocent lives, Nora will need to convince a jury that some speech is actually a dea

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Book SynopsisThey stole it. He's going to take it backby force. In October 1943, Hitler's SS troops surrounded Rome's Jewish Ghetto and plundered the Jews' most precious heritage: two ancient libraries containing unique books and manuscripts dating from before the birth of Christ, from the time of the Caesars, the emperors, and the early popes. The Nazi ambassador to the Vatican reported to his masters in Berlin that the looting and deportations took place under the Pope's windows'. Now, Rex Dalton and his wife, Catia, and Digger, their military dog, set out on a quest to find the stolen libraries and return them to the Jewish community of Rome. But before long, they cross paths with modern-day Nazi diehards, anti-Semites, and a secret organization of super-rich elite who will kill to keep the past a secret.

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Book Synopsis#1 New York Times bestselling author Kathy Reichs returns with a new twisty, unputdownable thriller featuring forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan.  It’s never easy working fire scenes.   Called to Washington, DC to analyse the victims of a mysterious arson attack, Tempe quickly finds her misgivings justified. The fire site is in Foggy Bottom, a neighbourhood with a colourful history, and as the pieces start falling into place, the property’s ownership becomes more and more suspicious.   Sensing a good story, Tempe teams up with a new ally, telejournalist Ivy Doyle. Delving into the past, the duo learns that back in the Thirties and Forties the home was the hangout of a group of bootleggers and racketeers known as the Foggy Bottom Gang. Though interesting, this fact seems irrelevant – until the son of one of the gang members is shot dead at his farm in Virginia.   When anoth

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Book SynopsisIn this chilling thriller from New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh, a remote estate in the New Zealand Alps hosts a reunion no one will ever forget. Seven friends.One last weekend. A mansion half in ruins. No room for lies. Someone is going to confess. Because there should have been eight... They met when they were teenagers. Now they''re adults, and time has been kind to some and unkind to others. None more so than Bea-the one they lost nine long years ago.They''ve gathered to reminisce at Bea''s family''s estate, a once glorious mansion straight out of a gothic novel. Best friends, old flames, secret enemies, and new lovers are all under one roof. But when the weather turns and they''re snowed in at the edge of eternity, there''s nowhere left to hide from their shared history.As the walls close in, the pretense of normality gives way to long-buried grief, bitter

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Book Synopsis''Had me on the edge of my seat! I just could NOT put it down... A must read!!! You will flip out when you get to the twist!'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐He swore he''d never let her go. She should have believed him.Brooke Hastings is ready to end her six-week affair. Gideon Ross is charming and sexy, but he''s?not worth throwing away her marriage and family for. So?she breaks it off, hoping Gideon will understand.? He doesn''t. Gideon insists that he and Brooke are meant to be together. Finally, he backs off, but not before issuing?a promise: he''ll?never let her go.? Six years later, Brooke wants to believe it''s?all behind her. Her family has survived intact. Gideon has vanished.? But the fear hasn''t?disappeared. Brooke can''t?tell how much of it is paranoia, and how much is justified, but she''s?worried. And maybe she''s?right to be.? Because Gideon is a man who keeps his promises . . .A totally addictive psychological thriller with a twist you won''t see coming. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, K.L Slater and The Housemaid. Readers are gripped by Our Little Secret:''A HUGE hit for me. I read in one sitting as I could not put this down... So many twists and turns!... This will have your heart pounding from cover to cover'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Wow!! If you are looking for a good thriller with non-stop action, this is the book for you!... It is a wild ride!'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Soooo much drama! I was soooo invested. Head was spinning about different theories and thoughts on who Brooke should trust... Sit back, get cosy and enjoy!'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''This book was riveting, start to finish! Affairs, stalking, murder. What more could a girl want? This one was hard to put down'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A perfect psychological thriller. There was constant build up that kept my heart pounding with every page... I loved it'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Heart pounding from beginning to end I was held truly captive by this new thriller'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Fast-paced thriller that will keep you second guessing what you know with the turn of every page... Sucked me in immediately with its secrets, lies, betrayal and family drama! An absolute page turner I could not get enough of'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Book SynopsisFROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF RICHARD & JUDY THRILLER PICK NO ONE HOME HE SEARCHES FOR THE DISAPPEARED.Missing persons investigator David Raker specializes in finding the lost. Whether dead or alive, he brings the truth home to the families left behind. But there''s one person he''s never been able to save.NOW THEY MUST TRY TO FIND A KILLER.Colm Healy was one of the Met''s best detectives - until the unsolved murders of a mother and her twin daughters consumed his career, his family and his life. Agreeing to work with Healy, Raker soon learns the hard way how this puzzle breeds obsession.IT WILL COST THEM EVERYTHING.Meanwhile, the killer watches, waits, and prepares to bury the truth forever. Because this was never just a murder. It was something far worse . . .''A luminous example of what a considerable talent Weaver is. Catch him at once'' Daily Mail''David RakeTrade ReviewWeaver has become one of this country's most respected, bestselling crime writers, and he fully deserves to be . . . Written with elegance and craft, What Remains is a luminous example of what a talent Weaver is. Catch him at once * Daily Mail *David Raker has joined a select band of fictional characters whose return in a new book excites existing fans and collects new ones . . . one of the most vibrant and unusual protagonists in modern crime fiction * Crime Fiction Lover *Praise for Tim Weaver * - *It had me racing to the end -- Fiona Barton * Sunday Times bestselling author of The Widow *The rising star of British crime -- Tony Parsons * Sunday Times Number One bestselling author of the DC Max Wolfe series *I couldn't put it down * Sun *Fans of Mo Hayder will be in seventh hell * Guardian *The writing is beautiful and the plot so cleverly constructed I never guessed any of the twists -- Claire Douglas * Sunday Times bestselling author of Local Girl Missing *Weaver's books get better each time - tense, complex, written with flair as well as care * Guardian *Terrific * Sunday Times *Tim Weaver writes books so meticulously researched that the reader is educated as well as entertained, enthralled and intrigued -- Liz Nugent * Sunday Times bestselling author of Lying in Wait *A dark, complex and visceral read * Financial Times *The story-telling is little short of brilliant * Crime Fiction Lover *Perfect plotting, great characterisation, and the kind of payoff that a thriller of this calibre deserves * Bookgeeks *

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Book SynopsisDiscover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Great characters, twisting plot. One of the very best Francis novels'' 5***** Reader Review''Tense, puzzling and powerful . . . Francis is a consummate craftsman'' 5***** Reader Review______Just after learning that his stepfather is gravely ill, artist Al Kinloch, returning to his remote home in the Scottish Highlands, is attacked by four men. They ask one question - ''where is it?'' - then leave him for dead . . . Baffled and hurt, Al visits his stepfather and learns millions of pounds are missing and a valuable racehorse is under threat. Already roughed up, Al decides he has nothing to lose getting to the bottom of this. Unfortunately, the thugs who beat him up and the person behind them will make sure that Al doesn''t survive their next encounter . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suTrade ReviewThe narrative is brisk and gripping and the background researched with care . . . the entire story is a pleasure to relish * Scotsman *Dick Francis's fiction has a secret ingredient - his inimitable knack of grabbing the reader's attention on page one and holding it tight until the very end * Sunday Telegraph *Francis writing at his best * Evening Standard *

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Book SynopsisDiscover the spellbinding mystery from the Richard & Judy bestselling author of THE GLASS HOUSE''An enthralling story of secrets, sisters and an unsolved mystery'' KATE MORTON''One of the most enthralling novelists of the moment'' LISA JEWELL______When four sisters arrive at Applecote Manor to spend the summer, all is clearly not well.They find their aunt and uncle still reeling from the disappearance of their only daughter, five years before. No one seems any closer to finding out the truth.Why did Audrey vanish? Who is keeping her fate secret?As the sisters are lured into the mystery of their missing cousin, the stifling summer takes a shocking, deadly turn.One which will leave blood on their hands, and put another girl in danger decades later . . .______ ''Evocative and filled with intrigue'' Clare Mackintosh''One of the most enthralling novelists of the momenTrade ReviewAn enthralling story of secrets, sisters and an unsolved mystery * Number One Sunday Times bestselling author of The Lake House *Every now and then you read a special book and this is one. I can't tell you how much I loved it * Number One Sunday Times bestselling author of The Tea Planter’s Wife *Eve Chase deserves to be lauded as one of the most enthralling novelists of the moment. This is the most beautiful book you will read this year * Sunday Times bestselling author of I Found You *Evocative and filled with subtle intrigue. I so enjoyed it * Sunday Times bestselling author of I See You *An enticing, chilling plot, captivating characters and prose beautiful enough to totally lose yourself in. This book is the dream * Heat *Chase summons up an enchanted and enchanting environment - reminiscent of classic British literature * Belfast Telegraph *A long hot summer, a Cotswolds manor house fallen into ruin, a dark secret hidden since the 1950s . . . all perfect ingredients for an addictive read, and The Vanishing of Audrey Wilde delivers atmosphere in spades * Good Housekeeping *What happens at Applecote Manor has repercussions that stretch tentacles into the present day . . . A mystery of nail-biting suspense * Woman & Home *I'm really in awe of Chase's power of description. It is magical and she sharpens every sense * Daily Express *The bonds of sisterhood will tested and an unthinkable choice will have a decades-long legacy . . . step back in time for a mystery of breathtaking suspense * No. 1 Magazine *An engrossing story of fractured families, secrets, lies and misunderstandings * Sunday Express *Beautifully written with a gripping plot, I couldn't stop reading this * Number One Sunday Times bestselling author of A Secret Garden *This little beauty absorbed me completely. Fabulous * Sunday Times bestselling author of My Sweet Revenge *Mitford sisters meet Hideous Kinky by way of Kate Morton. Just wonderful * Daily Mail *Infused with tension and suspicion as lies are uncovered, I was gripped by the dark mystery that surrounds Audrey's disappearance and desperate to know who might be responsible. This is one novel I won't be able to stop thinking about for a very long time. I really loved it * Sunday Times bestselling author of Local Girl Missing *The writing is beautiful - characteristically exquisite and evocative - and the pace and suspense handled expertly. This is an assured novel: richly poetic, immersive, affective. It even made me cry at the end * author of Anatomy of a Scandal *Beautifully written with superb characters, this is a deeply satisfying novel which glows with texture and emotion * Sunday Times bestselling author of The New Mrs Clifton *I'm really in awe of Eve Chase's writing. There is something magical about it: she sharpens every sense. And underlying the lyrical description is a masterful suspense - like a strong current in a river, it pulls you along to the very end. The book was utter bliss. Lyrical, magical, enchanting, bewitching * Sunday Times bestselling author of The Forever House *Utterly engrossing and beguiling from the first page, a beautifully written, exquisitely paced, dark dream of a book * The Summer of Impossible Things *I devoured it. What an exquisite, intriguing, evocative novel. I already know it's a novel I will reread and talk about to everyone I can * Sunday Times bestselling author of The Stranger in My Home *A haunting mystery about the secrets of the past, the bonds within families, and the hidden ties that connect people across time. A story to be savored, The Vanishing of Audrey Wilde is a book I'll be recommending to everyone I know * New York Times bestselling author of All the Missing Girls *As poetic and intricate as it is a page-turner . . . a delicious, utterly satisfying novel that needs to be savoured * author of The Story of You *From the strange, almost dream-like opening pages, I was transfixed by this novel . . . I was especially moved by the depiction of the relationship between the sisters - both tender and strained, and the utterly evocative sense of place. A beautiful and compelling story * author of The Wild Other *A richly evocative mystery * Gransnet, Best Summer Reads *Critical acclaim for Black Rabbit Hall * - *Beautifully, poetically written and reminiscent of everything from I Capture The Castle to Hansel And Gretel. Eve Chase is a name to watch * Daily Mail *Black Rabbit Hall's beautifully crafted mystery is a delight I want to experience again and again . . . make Chase's debut the one to pack in your suitcase ***** * Stylist *Atmospheric, with echoes of du Maurier, this haunting novel enchanted me * Woman & Home *There's something about tales of mysterious old buildings that have the ability to set hairs on end. In this one, two intertwining stories explore the magnificence of Black Rabbit Hall and the dark secrets behind its walls. Perfect sunlounger fodder * Red Online *Black Rabbit Hall pulls you like a sleepwalker into a beautiful, hazy story about a grand Cornish home full of character and thunderclap memories, we found ourselves breathless with anticipation. Eve Chase's debut novel is like a prolonged and beautiful daydream, celebrating the enduring power of place in our lives * iBooks Books of the Month *A cracking pool-side saga * Good Housekeeping *Black Rabbit Hall is a seductive wonder of a novel; with echoes of Daphne du Maurier and Dodie Smith, it pulls you irresistibly into its world where nothing is quite as it first appearsBlack Rabbit Hall completely swept me away. Glorious, beautifully written. I absolutely loved itExpertly crafted, dark, beautiful and utterly enthrallingA deliciously intriguing novel whose rich sense of time and place bear more than a few echoes of du Maurier's best * Edgar Award-winning author of The Wicked Girls *A stunning new writer has arrived - gripping and heart rending, this novel is full of original characters which don't let you forget themFamily secrets, forbidden lust, and a family of four extraordinary children who'll stick with you long after they've scattered off the page. Eve Chase kept me up with her gorgeous descriptions of a crumbling Cornwall estate and the unruly brood who meets tragedy within its walls * New York Times bestselling author of Bittersweet *

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Book Synopsis***Special anniversay edition, with a new introduction by Peter Robinson***You''re in passionate love. And grave danger . . .Alice Loudon couldn''t resist abandoning her old, safe life for a wild affair. And in Adam Tallis, a rugged mountaineer with a murky past, Alice finds a man who can teach her things about herself that she never even suspected. But sexual obsession has its dark side - and so does Adam. Soon, both are threatening all that Alice has left. First her sanity. Then her life.''The pacing is spot on, and the tension keeps creeping up and up right to the explosive end'' Peter Robinson, bestselling author of the DCI Banks Series Trade ReviewA real frightener * Guardian *Cancel all appointments and unplug the phone. Once started you will do nothing until you finish this thriller * Harpers & Queen *Compulsive, sexy, scary * Elle *Nicci French's sophisticated, compassionate and gripping crime novels stand head and shoulders above the competition. -- Sophie Hannah

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Book SynopsisJourney deeper in the world of Assassin''s Creed in the official novel of the incredible game: Odyssey. Greece, 5th century BCE. Kassandra is a mercenary of Spartan blood, sentenced to death by her family, cast out into exile. Now she will embark on an epic journey to become a legendary hero - and uncover the truth about her mysterious lineage.The Assassin''s Creed novels have sold more than 1 MILLION COPIES around the world - see what readers are saying: ''A brilliant read'' *****''I love this book'' *****''Original and unique'' *****''A brilliant accompaniment to the games'' *****

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Book SynopsisDiscover history''s biggest secret . . .For millennia an unbroken line of alien mothers and daughters have secretly been shepherding human technology towards the stars.Twelve-year-old Aster is the last of this line.But the loss of her mother in early life means she knows nothing of her alien heritage - believing she is just an ordinary young girl.Not only is she about to discover how wrong she is - but she''ll also learn she''s not the only alien on Earth: others are here to stop her.Yet with revelation comes recovery.Now Aster has a purpose.Her life, the future of her speciesand that of all life on Earth is at stake.She''s history''s biggest secret.But can she save the future?''Alt-history with a difference'' GUARDIAN''There''s real cleverness at work here'' THE TIMESTrade ReviewPraise for Take Them To The Stars series * - *Sylvain Neuvel proves once again he deserves the title of the hottest new SF writer of the 21st century * Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo Award-winning author of The Oppenheimer Alternative *Series fans and readers of speculative thrillers built around actual historical events will eagerly anticipate book three. * Booklist *...[T]he stakes of this series have risen exponentially * Tor.com *Praise for Sylvain Neuvel * - *It's fascinating to see how Neuvel weaves together fact and fiction . . . a blast. Seriously clever * SFX *An alt-history with a difference. Traces the true story of the development of rocket science but adds an alien-conspiracy-theory edge . . . Good fun * Guardian *Wry narration, wired action . . . Fans of alternate history and intelligent sci-fi will love this * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisShe couldn''t wait to get to the party. But she never made it home . . . THE GRIPPING NEW THRILLER PERFECT FOR FANS OF CLAIRE DOUGLAS''Malin Stehn''s drama rakes red-hot embers from the ashes'' THE TIMES ''BEST NEW THRILLERS FOR DECEMBER 2022''''Pacy, atmospheric and extremely thrilling'' WILL DEAN, author of THE LAST THING TO BURN''A riveting Scandi thriller, depicting every family''s worst nightmare in exquisite detail'' AMY McCULLOCH''There are twists I would truly not predict . . . I was gripped from start to finish'' 5* Reader Review''Nordic noir via American Beauty with a dash of Big Little Lies'' APPLE BOOKS''A tense, slow-burn thriller . . . a great read'' CATHERINE COOPER, author of THE CHALET_________As midnight approaches, old friends the Wiksells and the Anderssons raise their glasses in celebration.Across town, their teenage children host their own party, finally free to let loose.But the next morning, seventeen-year-old Jennifer Wiksell is missing.The hours tick by.The police get involved.And no one knows who to trust.Because these two families have a lot to hide.And some will do anything to keep the truth from getting out . . . _________''A riveting Scandi thriller, depicting every family''s worst nightmare in exquisite detail'' AMY McCULLOCH, author of BREATHLESS''Wintry, Scandi, twisty and compelling. What''s not to love?'' JANE FALLON, author of JUST. GOT. REAL.''A lot of twists and turns which I didn''t see coming'' 5* Reader Review ''Tremendously immersive . . . pure reading bliss'' M-magasin''Impossible to part with until the final page'' 5* Reader ReviewTrade ReviewA dark, compelling missing person story set in the depths of a Swedish winter. Fans of Shari Lapena will DEVOUR this. Pacy, atmospheric and extremely thrilling. -- Will Dean, author of The Last Thing to BurnA tense, slow-burn thriller looking at families and friendships and how they change over time. Believable characters and some surprising twists, a great read -- Sunday Times bestselling author Catherine CooperA riveting Scandi thriller, depicting every family's worst nightmare in exquisite detail. The clever characterisation keeps you guessing at every turn - I can't wait to read what Malin Stehn writes next -- Amy McCulloch, author of Breathless Nordic noir via American Beauty with a dash of Big Little Lies * Apple Books *Wintry, Scandi, twisty and compelling. What's not to love? -- Jane Fallon, Sunday Times bestselling authorThere are many secrets and lies . . . Malin Stehn's drama rakes red-hot embers from the ashes * The Times, 'BEST NEW THRILLERS FOR DECEMBER 2022' *A riveting thriller. A pacy and compelling story, wonderfully plotted, with the added bite of a Scandinavian winter. Loved it. -- Emily Freud, author of What She left BehindA smart page-turner that is impossible to put down. Ordinary people like you and me find themselves in the ultimate nightmare, which could become anyone's reality. The story gets under your skin, leaving you defenceless -- Mattias Edvardsson, author of A Nearly Normal FamilyOne to Watch * Bookseller *I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Twisty and tense with characters I thought about long after reading -- N.A. Cooper, author of Ripple EffectAn enthralling story delving into every parents worst nightmare. I was utterly absorbed until the final, thrilling pages -- Carys Jones, author of She Had It ComingTremendously immersive (...) What starts off as titillating becomes ever more thrilling as Stehn skillfully reveals one family secret after another. This is pure reading bliss for fans of domestic suspense and the books of Liane Moriarty * M-magasin *A fantastic debut, a fascinating suspense novel. (...) I would be delighted to return to Malin Stehn in the future * Deckardårarna *A new suspense novel that draws me in * Smålandsposten *I was very close to taking the day off last minute - that's how hooked I was by Malin Stehn's debut novel. (...) The hours tick by. And the closer the clock ticks toward midnight, the more the sense of control begins to crack. Things that should never be said are spoken aloud. Thoughts that never should have crossed your mind, do. And, above all, actions are taken that you can never undo. [Stehn]'s craft is brilliant * Blekinge Läns Tidning *This is the real deal . . . an incredibly well-written, clever and brilliantly composed debut that leaves me wanting more * Norra Skåne *Page turner is an overused word by now, but sometimes it covers everything . . . an incredibly clever and well written suspense novel. * Allehanda *A splendid debut in the genre * Norran *If you haven't already read Happy New Year by Malin Stehn, do so immediately * Barometern *Malin Stehn skillfully depicts superficial friendships, the perfect life and marriage as portrayed on social media vs the secrets that are hidden beneath the surface. Through the points of view of three distinct characters - their thoughts, doubts and guilt - the story creeps closer to a harrowing reveal * Aftonbladet *A searing Scandi thriller * Sunday Post *

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Book Synopsis''Simone St. James knows how to haunt you. The Book of Cold Cases is St. James at the top of her game'' JENNIFER McMAHON''No one writes a ghost story like Simone St. James'' LAURA McHUGH--In 1977, in the small town of Claire Lake, two men were murdered with the same gun.Beth Greer was the prime suspect - a rich, eccentric 23-year-old woman, seen fleeing one of the crimes. Ever since her surprise acquittal, she''s retreated to her mansion, Greer house, and never commented publicly on the case.40 years later, Shea Collins is a receptionist by day, and a true crime blogger by night. When she meets Beth by chance, Shea asks her for an interview. To her surprise, Beth says yes.But when they meet in Beth''s mansion, Shea immediately senses something isn''t right. Things start happening she can''t explain. And she could swear she keeps seeing a figure lurking outside the window . . .Is she working with a manipulati

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Book Synopsis''My favourite debut of the year . . . utterly compelling'' LUCY CLARKE''You 100 percent won''t be able to put down'' COSMOPOLITAN''Twists and turns a plenty!'' RED MAGAZINE''Glossy, clever and unsettling'' ANDREA MARA''Nail-biting'' MARIE CLAIRE__________________________________________THEY CALL ME THE LUCKY ONE. THEY DON''T KNOW I LIED. Nine years ago, Charlie Colbert''s life changed for ever. On Christmas Eve, as the snow fell, her elite graduate school was the site of a chilling attack. Several of her classmates died. Charlie survived. Years later, Charlie has the life she always wanted at her fingertips: she''s editor-in-chief of a major magazine and engaged to the golden child of the publishing industry. But when a film adaptation of that fateful night goes into production, Charlie''s dark past threatens to crash into her shiny present.

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Book Synopsis***THE TWISTY NEW THRILLER FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR***Broadchurch meets Harlan Coben in the most compulsive thriller you''ll read all year. Whether you''ve read Robert Gold before or whether you''re discovering him for the first time, this is your next addictive read._____Secrets only survive in the darkWhen journalist Ben Harper is asked to help re-examine an unsolved murder case from thirty years ago, he immediately agrees. It''s not just that the victim was also a journalist, murdered after she''d published a series of shocking interviews with victims of domestic abuse. It''s also that he understands all too well the need of victim''s daughter, Doctor Uma Jha, for answers. But it''s not long before their investigation leads to threats being made on Uma''s life. Ben needs to unravel this crime before it''s too late, but instead he finds himself tangled in a web of lies and deception. After all, a crime like murder has implications for many people.People who have been keeping secrets for thirty years, and will do whatever it takes to protect them.__________''Superb'' LISA JEWELL ''Utterly absorbing'' SHARI LAPENA ''Excellent'' LEE CHILD ''One of a kind'' JAMES PATTERSON ''Unputdownable'' KARIN SLAUGHTER

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Book SynopsisA dark, surreally funny novel from the bestselling Booker Prize-shortlisted authorHilariously surreal. It''s a bit like the Coen Brothers directing an Alan Bennett play... Fantastic'' Daily MirrorUnderstatedly surreal, deadpan gothic, Mills is a master of the uncanny ... Such a fresh fictional voice'' EsquireIt is the end of the summer. The tourists have already gone, and now the sun is abandoning the Lake District''s damp valleys. Only a lone camper remains, enjoying the quiet. He plans to stay just long enough to prepare for a trip to the East.But then the owner of the campsite asks him to paint a fence and he innocently obliges. Soon other odd jobs pile up until little by little he becomes ensnared in the ominous out-of-season''...Trade Review‘Understatedly surreal, deadpan gothic, Mills is a master of the uncanny ... Such a fresh fictional voice' * Esquire *‘Mills is a master of the cliffhanger and can make even the most deadpan behaviour compelling and funny... A deliciously sly comic fable' * Financial Times *‘Absorbing, darkly worrying and very, very funny' * The Times *‘Mill's great strength is in mixing quiet amusing amusements with a deeper feeling of malice' * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisThe superb new edge-of-your-seat Covert-One novel in the series created by the undisputed master of the thriller genre, Robert Ludlum.The Merge: a device destined to revolutionise the world and make the personal computer and smart phone obsolete. When Covert-One''s Jon Smith is assigned to assess its military potential he discovers that its enhanced vision, real-time battlefield displays, unbreakable security, and near-perfect marksmanship could change the face of warfare for ever. Meanwhile, CIA operative Randi Russell encounters an entire village of murdered Afghans - all equipped with enhanced Merge technology. As Smith and Russell investigate, they''re blocked by someone who seems to have access to the highest levels of the military.Is the Merge really as secure as its creator claims? And what is the Pentagon so desperate to hide? Smith and Russell are determined to learn the truth - but will they pay with their lives...?Trade ReviewA riveting action thriller for the Bourne generation * BIG ISSUE IN THE NORTH *

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Book SynopsisSurvivors of a global plague battle for life on an empty planet. A gripping vision of a post-apocalyptic world...''A fine piece of British post-apocalyptic fiction''''Nation''s novel is based on his original cult series...and is all the better for it, being far, far more gritty and realistic'' SUNDAY SUNA virus has wiped out 95 per cent of the world''s population in just a few weeks, leaving the remaining 5 per cent to stay alive in a world devoid of the most basic amenities - electricity, transport and medicine. The few survivors of the human race are forced to fall back on the most primitive skills in order to live and re-establish some semblance of law and order.Abby Grant, widowed by the plague, moves through this new dark age with determination, sustained by hope that her son, who fled his boarding school at the onset, has survived. She knows she must relearn the skills on which civilisation was built. With others, shTrade ReviewNation's novel is based on his original cult series...and is all the better for it, being far, far more gritty and realistic * SUNDAY SUN *A highly readable adventure story and an equally interesting glimpse back to the Seventies * EVENING STANDARD *a fine piece of British post-apocalyptic fiction * DEATHRAY *A highly readable adventure story and an equally interesting glimpse back to the Seventies - before computers, mobiles and the least tinge of multiculturalism -- David Sexton * EVENING STANDARD *Nation's novel is based on his original cult series...and is all the better for it, being far, far more gritty and realistic * SUNDAY SUN *This is radically different to the much-loved original television program, and it is also a fine piece of British post-apocalyptic fiction * DEATHRAY *

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Book SynopsisThe triumphant final volume in the epic series - a series of monumental battles, fascinating history and action-packed adventure.The vast and deadly conflict between Alexander the Great''s former generals as they battle for control of his empire has reached a tense stalemate. No one seems able to strike the decisive blow.But with everything in the balance, a secret emerges: hidden in the remote mountains is a young man who could change everything: Herakles, the son of Alexander.Whoever aspires to Alexander''s mantle must now control his one legitimate heir - or destroy him - and a war being played across the known world is set for its final, bloody conclusion. As the rival armies converge on the village of Ipsus, twin monarchs Satyrus and Melitta know that they too must gamble their own lives and the survival of their Black Sea kingdom on the outcome...Trade ReviewGripping and compulsively readable, the ancient world springs to life in these pages * GOOD BOOK GUIDE *The more Cameron's 700-page story progresses the more impressive it becomes. Detail is piled upon detail to reconstruct the Alexandrian world... the battles that punctuated Alexander's journey with his armies from Greece to the Indus valley are described with enormous verve and power. The ruthless intrigue and politicking that dominate his court are also brilliantly evoked. And, as fate and his own insatiable desire for conquest and glory drive Alexander towards death in Babylon at the age of 32, a genuine sense of an extraordinary personality emerges. Cameron has risen to the challenge of creating a portrait of Alexander that matches - and often eclipses - those of earlier novelists * SUNDAY TIMES *The saga of daring, heroism, vanity and monumental battles reveals a man who believed himself invincible * CHOICE *It's wonderfully descriptive, the characters are fascinating and above all else it's the story of Alexander that everyone should read... Finally add to this Christian's wonderful writing style, with a cracking prose, a wonderful sense of pace and when backed with an instantly identifiable writing style, it's a book that is going to take a hell of a lot to beat this year especially in the award season, and let's face it, that's saying something considering how early this one's out * FALCATA TIMES *

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Book SynopsisTHE ULTIMATE HERO IS BACKTHE WORLD IS ON FIREAt an abandoned Soviet base in the Arctic, a battle to save all life on Earth is about to begin...A TOP SECRET BASEWhen Dragon Island, a top-secret base that houses a weapon of terrible destructive force is seized by a brutal terrorist force calling itself the Army of Thieves, the fate of the world suddenly hangs in the balance. But there are no crack units close enough to get to Dragon in time to stop the Army setting off the weapon.ONLY ONE MAN CAN SAVE THE DAYExcept, that is, for a small equipment-testing team up in the Arctic led by a Marine captain named Schofield, call-sign SCARECROW.* * * * * READERS LOVE SCARECROW AND THE ARMY OF THIEVES''Each page is a thrill. If you are looking for escapism, this is definitely the book for you''''Shocks galore and a great ending. Just read it''''I shouldn''

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Book SynopsisJames Bond has lost his licence to kill... Ian Fleming's 007 returns in an original, authorised James Bond thriller from a writer described by Len Deighton as a 'master storyteller'.

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Book SynopsisA powerful and unforgettable thriller from 'one of the finest American writers' GUARDIANTrade ReviewJames Lee Burke is the heavyweight champ, a great American novelist whose work, taken individually or as a whole, is unsurpassed. * Michael Connelly *A gorgeous prose stylist. * Stephen King *Richly deserves to be described now as one of the finest crime writers America has ever produced. * Daily Mail *There are not many crime writers about whom one might invoke the name of Zola for comparison, but Burke is very much in that territory. His stamping ground is the Gulf coast, and one of the great strengths of his work has always been the atmospheric background of New Orleans and the bayous. His big, baggy novels are always about much more than the mechanics of the detective plot; his real subject, like the French master, is the human condition, seen in every situation of society. * Independent *The king of Southern noir. * Daily Mirror *His lyrical prose, his deep understanding of what makes people behave as they do, and his control of plot and pace are masterly. * Sunday Telegraph *One of the finest American writers. * Guardian *When it comes to literate, pungently characterised American crime writing, James Lee Burke has few peers. * Daily Express *

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Book Synopsis''THE LAST DETECTIVE is literally a thrill-a-minute read. Crais is on top form, which, believe me, is about as good as it gets. Don''t miss it'' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY''The narrative is taut, the menace palpable, the suspense unbearable'' DAILY TELEGRAPHElvis Cole has got a problem to solve - and this time it''s personal.Elvis Cole''s girlfriend, Lucy, is out of town, and she has left her young son Ben in Elvis''s care. Elvis and Lucy have had a few problems lately - not least over his job as a private investigator. But at last things seem to be getting better. Then Ben disappears. One minute he''s playing his computer game in Elvis''s house; the next he has vanished. Elvis looks everywhere, but he just can''t find Ben; and neither can Lucy when she arrives. Then Elvis receives a phone call about Ben - and realises that something from his own past has come back to haunt him...Trade ReviewTHE LAST DETECTIVE is literally a thrill-a-minute read. Crais is on top form, which, believe me, is about as good as it gets. Don't miss it * INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY *An exciting tale of kidnap and revenge... Crais is a fine storyteller * SUNDAY TELEGRAPH *A classic. The story is shrewdly plotted and sharply written ... THE LAST DETECTIVE is a rare treat * WASHINGTON POST *Brilliant and convincing detective work, suspense that erupts in shoot-out in abandoned airport. Deeply satisfying stuff ... It's the stuff of heroes, the rare meat of crime fiction. Crais lets his convictions show and delivers a prime cut * LITERARY REVIEW *THE LAST DETECTIVE is US crime fiction at its most enjoyable - fast, funny where it needs to be and leaving the reader with a craving for more * ENIGMA *The narrative gradually ratchets up the tension to the limits of the endurable, and the final showdown could hardly be more exciting * EVENING STANDARD *An enjoyable, well-plotted thriller * TIME OUT *THE LAST DETECTIVE reads as its specially-trained heroes move - phenomenally fast . . . Crais serves up a brilliant thriller which is perfect for both long-time fans and new recruits . . . Crais has brought back his bestselling heroes with a pacy and tautly-written thriller, and the perfect plot to show off their tracking skills in the concrete jungle of LA * IRISH EXAMINER *The narrative is taut, the menace palpable, the suspense unbearable * DAILY TELEGRAPH *A satisfying thriller, this, for Crais always manages to concoct an engrossing story * IRISH TIMES *The tension is racked up from the very start . . .The pace is not just fast, it's hyperfast . . . The ending proves that this is a thriller with a heart * OBSERVER *

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Book SynopsisA savage murder with no apparent motive - DS Morrow''s most challenging case brings her work and home lives dangerously close... From the two-time winner of the prestigious Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award.When wealthy Sarah Erroll dies a violent death at her home in a posh part of Glasgow, the local community is stunned by what appears to be a truly gratuitous act. Heavily pregnant with desperately wanted twins, DS Alex Morrow is called in to investigate and soon discovers that there is more to Sarah''s murder than it first seems.On the other side of town, Thomas Anderson is called into the headmaster''s office at his boarding school to be told that his tyrannical father - a banker responsible for the loss of many livelihoods in the recession - has committed suicide by hanging himself from the old oak tree on the lawn of their home. Thomas returns to the family home to find his mother and sister in a state of numb shock. The head of the hTrade ReviewOne of the most exciting writers to have emerged in Britain for years -- Ian RankinA literary West Lothian question: why do Scottish writers dominate British crime fiction? With Denise Mina at least, the answer is pure class * DAILY TELEGRAPH *Confirms Mina's place in the premier division ... atmospheric, intense and full of the disturbing flavour of inner-city lowlife * GUARDIAN *Powerful, passionate and compelling. Mina can chill your blood and break your heart in the same sentence -- Mark BillinghamThe plot is unrolled artfully ... the writing is lucid, and the minor characters breathe with an almost Dickensian life * SUNDAY TIMES *Splendidly written ... magnificently readable * THE TIMES *Something special ... A tour de force * TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT *Remember the name. This is a major talent heading for the top * LITERARY REVIEW *One of Denise Mina's many attractions is her willingness to take risks with her characters. She delves deeper than most into emotions, whether of the police, victims or perpetrators; she eschews the usual formula of crime fiction....The financial and moral disintregration of families, the iniquities of the class system and prostitution all play a role. Mina's best * THE TIMES *Thoughful attention to detail take the novel to another level...Scotland has produced some seriously good crime writers; THE END OF THE WASP SEASON places Denise Mina alongside Ian Rankin and Val McDermid * FINANCIAL TIMES *Miss your bus stop....reading THE END OF THE WASP SEASON by Denise Mina, a gripping tale tracing the links between an elite private school, the suicide of a millionaire banker and the shocking murder of a wealthy young woman * GRAZIA *Denise Mina is one of Scotland's most impressive crime writers. This dark, angry novel doesn't offer easy thrills or the intellectual diversion of a whodunnit. Instead it focuses on its deeply flawed characters, their motivations and the world they live in ... undeniably powerful * SPECTATOR *One of the most exciting writers to have emerged in Britain for years * Ian Rankin *A literary West Lothian question: why do Scottish writers dominate British crime fiction? With Denise Mina at least, the answer is pure class * DAILY TELEGRAPH *Confirms Mina's place in the premier division ... atmospheric, intense and full of the disturbing flavour of inner-city lowlife * GUARDIAN *Powerful, passionate and compelling. Mina can chill your blood and break your heart in the same sentence * Mark Billingham *The plot is unrolled artfully ... the writing is lucid, and the minor characters breathe with an almost Dickensian life * SUNDAY TIMES *Splendidly written ... magnificently readable * THE TIMES *Something special ... A tour de force * TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT *Remember the name. This is a major talent heading for the top * LITERARY REVIEW *One of Denise Mina's many attractions is her willingness to take risks with her characters. She delves deeper than most into emotions, whether of the police, victims or perpetrators; she eschews the usual formula of crime fiction....The financial and moral disintregration of families, the iniquities of the class system and prostitution all play a role. Mina's best * THE TIMES *Thoughful attention to detail take the novel to another level...Scotland has produced some seriously good crime writers; The End of the Wasp Season places Denise Mina alongside Ian Rankin and Val McDermid * FINANCIAL TIMES *Miss your bus stop....reading The End of the Wasp Season by Denise Mina, a gripping tale tracing the links between an elite private school, the suicide of a millionaire banker and the shocking murder of a wealthy young woman * GRAZIA *Denise Mina is one of Scotland's most impressive crime writers. This dark, angry novel doesn't offer easy thrills or the intellectual diversion of a whodunnit. Instead it focusses on its deeply flawed characters, their motivations and the world they live in ... undeniably powerful * SPECTATOR *

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Book SynopsisHorror has a new name: Daphne. A brutal, enigmatic woman stalks a girls high school basketball team in a reimagining of the slasher genre by the New York Times bestselling author of Bird Box.It''s Kit Lamb''s last summer with her high school basketball team, before college and the rest of her life begins.The night before the big game, her teammate tells a ghost story about a girl from their school named Daphne. Some say she was murdered, others that she died by her own hand.But some say that Daphne was - or is - a murderer herself. That she appears anytime someone thinks about her - to kill again.As her teammates vanish, one by one, Kit must find the truth behind the legend. Or the summer of a lifetime will become the last summer of her life...Mixing a nostalgic coming-of-age story and an instantly iconic female villain with an innovative new vision of classic horror, this is an unforgettable thriller as only Josh Male

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Book Synopsis''THE HOTTEST ACTION WRITER AROUND'' EVENING TELEGRAPHDISCOVER THE WILDLY ENTERTAINING, ACTION-PACKED JACK WEST SERIESFormer SAS soldier Jack West is on a mission to save the world, no matter what - or who - it might cost him.Still reeling from the loss of his daughter, and with his rivals far ahead of him, Jack must race across the globe to complete the ancient Trial of the Mountains.With the odds already against them, Jack and his crew will soon discover that a new player has entered the race, a general so feared that he had been locked away in the deepest of dungeons.Only now this general has escaped and he has a horrifying plan of his own...* * * * *PRAISE FOR THE JACK WEST THRILLERS''An action hero worthy of Lee Child'' Sydney Morning Herald''Thrilling, action-packed adventure from cover to cover'' GuardianTrade ReviewPure escapism. An action hero worthy of Lee Child * Sydney Morning Herald *

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Book SynopsisTHE MARTAIN meets THE EXPANSE in this page turning debut science-fiction mysteryMARS, 2034A place of hope, freedom, and the dream of a better future on their new home. The year of the first human born on the red planet.MARS, 2103A place of division, suspicion and fear.The year when the truth will come about. ****This is the story of the first human being born on Mars: Rose Fuller, who saw a better future than the one that came to pass. And Dylan Ward, a woman raised in the vast wilderness of the frontier, who will find her way back to it. It''s a story about a man who went missing, and the man who wants to find out what he knew.It''s a story about what makes us human - and how we might live once we leave our home.The story of the first murder on Mars. ****PRAISE FOR THE FIRST MURDER ON MARS:''A fiercely intelligent, wholly engagi

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Book SynopsisThe second book in the Jack Nightingale supernatural thriller series.Jack Nightingale found it hard enough to save lives when he was a cop. Now he needs to save a soul - his sister''s. But to save her he has to find her and they''ve been separated since birth.When everyone Jack talks to about his sister dies horribly, he realises that someone, or something, is determined to keep them apart. If he''s going to save his sister, he''s going to have to do what he does best - negotiate. But any negotiation with the forces of darkness comes at a terrible price. And first Jack must ask himself the question: is every soul worth saving?Trade ReviewA disturbing, blood-chilling read from a writer at the top of his game. -- James Baxter * Sunday Express *

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Book SynopsisEVIL TAKES MANY FORMS. PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR CHARLIE PARKER HUNTS THEM ALL.The border between Maine and Canada is porous. Anything can be smuggled across it: drugs, cash, weapons, people.Now a group of disenchanted former soldiers has begun its own smuggling operation, and what is being moved is infinitely stranger and more terrifying than anyone can imagine. Anyone, that is, except private detective Charlie Parker, who has his own intimate knowledge of the darkness in men''s hearts.But the soldiers'' actions have attracted the attention of the reclusive Herod, a man with a taste for the strange. And where Herod goes, so too does the shadowy figure that he calls the Captain. If he is to try to defeat them, Parker must form an uneasy alliance with a man he fears more than any other, the killer known as the Collector . . .From the number one Sunday Times and multi-million-copy bestselling author John Connolly comes the mostTrade ReviewA tour de force finale in a book which will sure be a bestseller this summer. It well deserves to be. * Independent on Sunday *A tour de force finale in a book which will sure be a bestseller this summer. It well deserves to be. * Independent on Sunday *Brilliant, terrifying and effortlessly seductive, I defy anyone to put this thriller down - it is sensational. * Daily Mail *Brilliant, terrifying and effortlessly seductive, I defy anyone to put this thriller down - it is sensational. * Daily Mail *Another creepy thriller from a modern master. * Daily Mirror *Another creepy thriller from a modern master. * Daily Mirror *This is one of Connolly's darker, scarier novels, all the more effective for the way the supernatural elements arise organically out of the realistic detail * Guardian *Connolly subtly combines the supernatural with the traditional crime story to superb effect. And in Herod, a man being eaten by cancer, he may have created his creepiest villain yet. * Sun *As ever with Connolly, the macabre narrative is couched in prose that is often allusive and poetic. * Barry Forshaw, Independent *His latest plot is a clever mixture of quest and chase, written in prose that unfolds at warp speed * Observer *Supernatural thriller by Dublin's finest. * Herald Magazine *

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Book Synopsis''Machiavellian clockwork glory'' - Mark Lawrence, author of The Broken Empire trilogyThey enslaved humanity three thousand years ago. Tall, strong, perfect, superhuman and near immortal they rule from their glittering palaces in the eternal city in the centre of the world. They are called Those Above by their subjects. They enforce their will with fire and sword. Twenty five years ago mankind mustered an army and rose up against them, only to be slaughtered in a terrible battle. Hope died that day, but hatred survived. Whispers of another revolt are beginning to stir in the hearts of the oppressed: a woman, widowed in the war, who has dedicated her life to revenge; the general, the only man to ever defeat one of Those Above in single combat, summoned forth to raise a new legion; and a boy killer who rises from the gutter to lead an uprising in the capital. Those Above is the first of an extraordinary fantasy epic by the author of the acTrade ReviewMachiavellian clockwork glory. -- Mark Lawrence, author of Prince of ThornsThose looking for well-createed and beautifully created fantasy, which also happen to be both darkly comic and devastatingly grim, will find themselves swiftly addicted. * Starburst *Dark fantasy with a decidedly military bent, THOSE ABOVE is the perfect opener for Daniel Polansky's career beyond Low Town. With his unmistakeable voice and his highly original new world, he draws the reader slowly in until it's impossible to put the book down and escape back to reality. A brilliant start to what is sure to be one of the fantasy epics of all time, THOSE ABOVE is the work of an author at the top of his game and brings with it the promise of a lot more to come. * Reader Dad *THOSE ABOVE is I, Claudius by way of Tolkien and filtered through Chandler. That is to say, really damn good. * Pornokitsch *From low conflict to high skulduggery, this is Daniel Polansky's most assured and engrossing novel yet. * The Sci Fi Bulletin *Gripping... Polansky has pulled off a polished fantasy thriller that's very much in the George RR Martin/Joe Abercrombie vein, but has still given the book its own distinctive style and voice, alongside plenty of evocative world-building. The Empty Throne (series) looks set to be fascinating and provocative. * SFX *"With THE STRAIGHT RAZOR CURE, Polansky pushed the envelope of modern fantasy. With TOMORROW THE KILLING, he tears through the envelope and pushes for horizons yet unseen." * Myke Cole, author of Control Point *'In Tomorrow the Killing, Polansky shows us he is no one-book wonder... If you haven't read Polansky yet, you must remedy this ASAP. He writes gripping, addictive stories with a grim eloquence...Very, very highly recommended. Polansky is definitely among my new favourite authors. Essential reading.' * civilian-reader.blogspot.com *'Tomorrow The Killing delivers more of the same noir-esque brilliance that placed The Straight Razor Cure amongst the top releases of last year.' * The British Fantasy Society *Praise for THE STRAIGHT RAZOR CURE'Quite brilliant... The Straight Razor Cure is as good a debut as I've read in along time. [It] has it all - and as the name suggests, it is sharp, steely and viciously bloody. Highly recommended' * John Berlyne, SF Revu *'Quite possibly the newest, freshest fantasy novel since Patrick Rothfuss' The Name of the Wind. It is, in short, the bastard son of George R. R. Martin and Raymond Chandler, an unusual combination of hard-boiled crime novel in a fantasy world setting. * readerdad.co.uk *'Polansky's writing is confident and punchy from the offset. The action rips along at a brilliant pace allowing us to experience this gritty world through the eyes of a thrilling, dangerous, flawed, yet strangely endearing protagonist. This is modern, dark fantasy at its best and a debut to be envied.' * British Fantasy Society *'Polansky hits all the right notes in his intelligent first novel, a blend of dystopian fantasy and hard-boiled crime... Sharp, noir-tinged dialogue and astute insights into class struggle mark Polansky as a writer with a future' * Publishers Weekly *'A strong debut novel with a hero who doesn't waste time worrying about the moral implications of cutting someone's throat' * Kirkus Reviews *'Polansky transplants his love of crime noir into a magic-steeped, secondary-world fantasy setting. It's an inherently troublesome mash-up that could only work in the hands of a silly satirist or a deft, sensitive dramatist with the blackest sense of humor. Polansky is wholeheartedly the latter - and Low Town is brilliant proof ... Wielding vivid characters and scalpel-sharp banter worthy of fellow dark fantasists Scott Lynch and Joe Abercrombie, Polansky ratchets up the pace ... Polansky has managed to craft an assured, roaring, and rollicking hybrid, a cross-genre free-for-all that relishes its tropes while spitting out their bones. And he does it all while spinning one hell of a gripping mystery' * avclub.com *'Daniel Polansky has crafted a thrilling novel steeped in noir sensibilities and relentless action, and set in an original world of stunning imagination, leading to a gut-wrenching, unforeseeable conclusion. Low Town is an attention-grabbing debut that will leave readers riveted . . . and hungry for more' * missiontoread.com *An impossible to put down read, showing how dark fantasy can truly be * thefoundingfields.com *'The Straight Razor Cure is dark, eloquent work filled with a very real presence that permeates both the world and the characters within it. Polansky has created a wickedly delicious fantasy that leaves a profound impression on the reader. Despite the plague, murderers and dark magic, I can't wait to pay another visit to Low Town' * mithrilwisdom.blogspot.com *'I can't remember when I last enjoyed a fantasy book this much' * Books Monthly *

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Book SynopsisA retired ambassador''s life is in Andy Roark''s hands in this explosive, fast-paced mystery featuring the Vietnam veteran turned private investigator.Page-turning . . . the balance of plot and character is perfect Publishers Weekly Starred Review Roark is genuinely likeable (not too tough, but not a patsy) The New York TimesBoston, 1985. Private Investigator - and former Special Forces operative - Andy Roark knows he doesn''t fit in with the regular clientele at the Harvard Club, and that''s fine by him. He''s at the elegant bar for one reason only: to meet with the former ambassador of Laos. Ambassador Gordon Stevenson has a job for him . . . and Roark''s here to turn it down. So what if Stevenson''s been getting death threats? After what he did during the Vietnam war, the lives lost under his incompetent command, Roark''s almost tempted to cheer his would-be assassin on. But then Roark finds out why

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Book SynopsisA routine assignment for deep cover specialist Marc Portman becomes something darker and deeper in this action-packed spy thriller. Deep cover specialist Marc Portman is in Lebanon on a last-minute assignment. A straightforward collect-and-go job. At least it should have been. Ambushed by a surprise attack, it''s clear that someone must have had advance warning of Portman''s arrival. But who is his unseen enemy - clearly one with considerable resources - and why do they want him dead? More importantly, how could his attacker have known of his movements with less than 24 hours'' notice? Concluding there must be an active leak at the heart of the CIA, Portman finds himself virtually alone and on the run, hung out to dry by the powers-that-be. If he is to survive, he must use his unique skill set to turn the tables on his pursuers . . . and beat them at their own game.

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Book SynopsisCatch your breath. It might be your last . . . A bone-chilling, terrifying story about two sisters and secrets hiding beneath the snow.A raging blizzard isn?t enough to keep fourteen-year-old Rose and seven-year-old Lily in their abusive home for another night. But their escape plan goes wrong when Rose disappears and Lily wakes up in the snow-covered woods, terrified and alone. She never sees her sister again.Twenty-five years later, Lily is a social worker with a skill for finding missing children ? and a deep fear of the cold. When a foster child she works with is found frozen to death in the snow, Lily is forced to confront her past trauma. What happened to Rose, and why did she abandon her sister in the snow? As terrible secrets are finally dug up, the truth takes a bone-chillingly dark turn.Told in alternating viewpoints of Lily and Rose, this chillingly atmospheric, dark novel of suspense with jaw-dropping twists is perfect for fans of Cold as Hell by Kelley Armstrong, The Child Finder by Rene Denfeld and The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf.

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Book SynopsisIntroducing high-octane drama for fans of Lee Child, Jeffery Deaver and Vince Flynn: IT'S TIME TO DISCOVER A NEW HERO!Clyde Barr, the drifter with lethal skills, is alone again, wandering the highways of the American West in search of something to believe in. As summer turns to autumn, he heads for the mountains, planning to clear his head and regain his edge with some hunting. But when he runs across an elderly sick man—a Ute Indian from a nearby reservation—Clyde’s dream of solitude is quickly dashed. On the reservation, Clyde finds the old man’s daughter, Lawana, and grandson, Taylor, as well as a group of menacing bikers called Reapers running wild in the struggling, half-abandoned village. Gripped by the desire to do good in a hard world, Clyde offers to stay on Lawana’s ranch to help out until her father is better. As tensions rise between the locals and the Reapers, Clyde’s

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Book SynopsisEverything comes at a price... Hard-hitting and uncompromising, THE GOOD LIFE by the ''undisputed queen of crime writing'' (Guardian) and Sunday Times No.1 bestseller Martina Cole is a chilling thriller about power and protection, and what life is really like on the inside. When Cain Moran is sentenced to life in prison, he rules the inside with the same determination as he did the London underworld. He must protect his family, at whatever cost.Jenny Riley has never wanted anyone but Cain, and she will do everything she can to keep their relationship alive.But plenty of people think Cain and Jenny have been living the good life for too long. And they''re about to make them pay...For more compelling novels about life on the inside, be sure to read Martina Cole''s FACELESS, TWO WOMEN and THE JUMPTrade ReviewA blinding good read Ray Winstone Intensely readable Guardian An extraordinarily powerful piece of family drama Daily Mirror Gritty novel from an author who knows intimately the world she writes about Express Her gripping plots pack a mean emotional punch Mail on Sunday Cole has the amazing talent of making characters appear larger than life Sun

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Book SynopsisIf you delight in the suspense of Stephen King and The Stranger by Harlan Coben chilled you to the bone (in the best possible way), you''ll love Darkfall - the classic thriller by Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz. ''Not just a master of our darkest dreams but also a literary juggler'' - The Times.Winter gripped the city. Terror gripped it, too. They found four corpses in four days, each more hideous than the last.At first the cops thought they were dealing with a psychopath. But soon they heard eerie sounds in the ventilation system - and saw unearthly silver eyes in the snow-slashed night.In a city paralyzed by a blizzard, something watches, something stalks... This book was originally published under the title DARKNESS COMES. .

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Book Synopsis''Thrilling! The Hostage is an intense, white-knuckle ride from start to finish'' LAURA GRIFFIN''An action-packed, don''t-blink-or-you''ll-miss-something kind of novel, which makes it impossible to put down once you''ve started reading'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''This was my first book by Melinda Di Lorenzo and I definitely will be looking out for her books in future, it was outstanding'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''A captivating, action packed thriller that didn''t let up from the beginning to the end and kept me riveted long into the night'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''Riveting read - could not put it down!'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''I read a ton of romantic suspense but this book was fantastic! This story had so many twists and turns! I didn''t figure out any of them.

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Book SynopsisParker fears no evil. But evil fears him . . .Trade ReviewThis is a weighty epic, full of cunningly knotted plot strands * Mail on Sunday *This could be Connolly's masterpiece, but who knows what might appear in the future * Buzzmag *Essential reading for any Charlie Parker fan, and a masterclass in juggling multiple styles. 10/10 * SciFi Bulletin *This is a five-star novel. How can Connolly possibly surpass it? I can't wait to find out * Shots Magazine *Connolly's potent, turbulent blend of crime and supernatural fiction is on full display, and there is a new stylistic ease . . . A Book of Bones is a rich mix . . . infused with English folk mythology and an uncanny feel for landscape and setting, with a delirious, propulsive plot -- Declan Hughes * Irish Times *This epic tale deserves all the praise that is coming its way. Phenomenal. * Sun *

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Book Synopsis IN THE LATEST INSTALLMENT OF THE ACCLAIMED EASY RAWLINS SERIES, EASY IS SENT DOWN MEMORY LANE... BLINDING HIM TO REASON AND RISK, MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE ANYTHING BUT BLACK AND WHITE. ****January 1970. Ezekiel "Easy" Rawlins, LA''s premier Black detective, at 50 years of age despite all expectations. A loving family, a beautiful home, and a thriving investigation agency: all is right with the world.When Amethystine Stoller - his own personal Helen of Troy - arrives, seeking answers about her ex-husband''s disappearance, Easy wants to believe he has a simple case on his hands.But the investigation sends him on a trip down memory lane: haunted by loss, love, and a hunger that has eaten at him since he was a Black boy on his own on the streets of Fifth Ward, Houston, Texas.As the case becomes personal, Easy faces a reckoning. A new decade brings with it new expectations: men and women, Black and White, and wrong or right. To save his soul and solve the case, Easy has a big choice to make... ****PRAISE FOR WALTER MOSLEY:''Simply the best crime writer around today.'' GAURDIAN''There are few writers within the crime genre who recreate time and place with Mosley''s effortless exactness, even fewer who can replicate his masterfully sustained sense of danger.'' SUNDAY TIMES''This is classic noir territory, filled with unintentional heroes with the best intentions and dangerous dames . . . A class act.''TIME OUT ''It''s Mosley''s signature style-rough-hewn, rhythmic, and lyrical-that makes you ready and eager for whatever he''s serving up...Let the good times roll.''KIRKUS REVIEWS''A mystery master.''WASHINGTON POST

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