Thriller / suspense fiction

Book Synopsis1643: A small group of Parliamentarian soldiers are ambushed in an isolated part of Northern England. Their only hope for survival is to flee into the nearby Moresby Wood... unwise though that may seem. For Moresby Wood is known to be an unnatural place, the realm of witchcraft and shadows, where the devil is said to go walking by moonlight...Seventeen men enter the wood. Only two are ever seen again, and the stories they tell of what happened make no sense. Stories of shifting landscapes, of trees that appear and disappear at will... and of something else. Something dark. Something hungry.Today: five women are headed into Moresby Wood to discover, once and for all, what happened to that unfortunate group of soldiers. Led by Dr Alice Christopher, an historian who has devoted her entire academic career to uncovering the secrets of Moresby Wood. Armed with metal detectors, GPS units, mobile phones and the most recent map of the area (which is nearly 50 years old), Dr Christopher’s group enters the wood ready for anything.Or so they think...Trade Review“Surreal and haunting.”—Booklist“An impressive debut.”—The FT“Barnett’s grasp of ineffable oddness would make Algernon Blackwood proud.”—The Guardian“The Dark Between the Trees is folk horror of the most classic kind, refreshed for the new century.”—Esquire“An unsettling and compelling folk horror.”—SFX“An ambitious exercise on timelines and genres.”—Aurealis“This novel is uncomfortable, phantasmagorical”—The Fantasy Hive“The perfect spooky and eerie read for anyone looking for a gothic folk story with incredible ambience.”—FanFiAddict“A deeply enjoyable horror tale.”—Runalong the Shelves“A memorable, spooky tale.”—The Guardian“A head-rush horror novel for readers who relish things that go bump in the night.”—LoveReading

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Book SynopsisAn unmissable banger that you need to preorder immediately.' ALICE SLATERYou've never read anything like this.' JULIA ARMFIELDA meta-meditation on the mysteries, malice, and minutiae of adolescence.' TOM BENN''One of the summer's most talked-about books.'' SUNDAY TIMESDo you know what happened already? Did you know her? Did you see it on the internet? Did you listen to a podcast? Did the hosts make jokes?Did you see the pictures of the body? Did you look for them?It's been nearly a decade since the horrifying murder of sixteen-year-old Joan Wilson rocked Crow-on-Sea, and the events of that terrible night are now being published for the first time.That story is Penance, a dizzying feat of masterful storytelling, where Eliza Clark manoeuvres us through accounts from the inhabitants of this small seaside town. Placing us in the capable hands of journalist Alec Z. Carelli, Clark allows him to construct what he claims is the definitive account' of the murder and what led up to it. Built on hours of interviews with witnesses and family members, painstaking historical research, and most notably, correspondence with the killers themselves, the result is a riveting snapshot of lives rocked by tragedy, and a town left in turmoil.The only question is: how much of it is true?Deeply disturbing and hilarious.' IMOGEN CRIMP Insanely propulsive . . . She's a master of structure that Clark.' JENNY MUSTARDA GRANTA BEST OF YOUNG BRITISH NOVELIST 2023WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:This will no doubt be THE book of the summer. You need to pre-order this NOW.' @books.with.hanOnce again, Eliza Clark conjures her dark magic to pen something disturbing and addictive.' @mostardentlyaliceEliza's writing is pure brilliance and she captivates you with every page.' @zoreadsbooksTaking aim at our relationship with true crime, the brutality of teenage girls and classicism, it was easily my favourite read of 2023 so far.' @charlotte__reads_So cleverly written I am mind blown.' @jordslibraryEliza Clark is a genius.' @mydarkgrace**Eliza Clark''s incendiary debut, Boy Parts, is available now**

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Book SynopsisA beautiful, moving detective story set in Auschwitz in the Christmas of 1943.Trade Review“A novel that moves … beyond the crime genre to which it appears initially to belong” The Times “There is no doubting the power of the story and the righteous anger of its telling” Shots magazine

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Book SynopsisSOMEONE WANTS YOU OUT OF THE PICTURE . . .The thrilling new Detective Jane Tennison crime novel from the Queen of Crime Drama - now available in paperback, eBook and audiobook.__________________________Helena Lanark is the only one who knows about the horrors which once occurred in her family's house. The heiress of an immense family fortune, she now resides in a luxurious care home; her mind and memory fading fast.Jane Tennison is leading a murder investigation into the recent brutal death of a young girl, her decomposed, starved body discovered in an old air raid shelter in the garden of the Lanark's now derelict house. Initially the focus is on identifying the victim, until another body is found hidden in the walls of the shelter.As the investigation and search for answers intensifies, Jane travels to Australia. There she discovers the dark secret that the Lanark family has kept hidden for decades. A secret that not only threatens to bring down a family dynasty, but also places Jane Tennison in mortal danger . . .Murder hides behind closed doors in Lynda La Plante's brilliant new Jane Tennison thriller.______________________________Praise for Lynda La Plante:'The UK's most celebrated female crime author' - DAILY MAIL'Thirty years on from writing Prime Suspect, La Plante is still delivering the goods' - THE TIMES'Tough, brilliant and damaged, [Tennison] shook up the genre forever' - DAILY EXPRESS'Lynda La Plante practically invented the thriller' - KARIN SLAUGHTER

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Book SynopsisThe stakes are sky-high when a minor misstatement from President Jack Ryan threatens the safety of Taiwan in this #1 New York Times bestselling series.Every word a president utters is weighed and examined, but none more so than when he is talking about Taiwan. That''s why it''s shocking that President Jack Ryan seems to imply that the US has no appetite for a war to protect Taiwan from the communist Chinese on the mainland.President Ryan is determined to protect the independence of the island nation, but he is determined that one slip of the tongue should not cost thousands of young soldiers, sailors and Marines their lives.Jack Ryan returns in a blockbuster new novel of action, thrills and intrigue in the world created by master storyteller Tom Clancy.__________PRAISE FOR TOM CLANCY''Constantly taps the current world situation for its imminent dangers and spins them into an engrossing tale''NEW YORK TIMES

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Book SynopsisIn this action-packed new Bernicia Chronicles adventure from Matthew Harffy, Beobrand finds himself in a dangerous foreign land, caught between warring factions of royalty and the Church. AD 652. Beobrand has been ordered to lead a group of pilgrims to the holy city of Rome. Chief among them is Wilfrid, a novice of the church with some surprisingly important connections. Taking only Cynan and some of his best men, Beobrand hopes to make the journey through Frankia quickly and return to Northumbria without delay, though the road is long and perilous. But where Beobrand treads, menace is never far behind. The lands of the Merovingian kings are rife with intrigue. The queen of Frankia is unpopular and her ambitious schemes, though benevolent, have made her powerful enemies. Soon Wilfrid, and Beobrand, are caught up in sinister plots against the royal house. After interrupting a brutal ambush in a forest, Beobrand and his trusted gesithas find their lives on the line. Dark forces will stop at nothing to seize control of the Frankish throne, and Beobrand is thrown into a deadly race for survival through foreign lands where he cannot be sure who is friend and who is foe. The only certainty is that if he is to save his men, thwart the plots, and unmask his enemies, blood will flow. Reviews for Matthew Harffy 'A brilliant characterization of a difficult hero in a dangerous time. Excellent!' Christian Cameron 'He is really proving himself the rightful heir to Gemmell's crown.' Jemahl Evans 'A genuinely superb novel.' Steven McKay 'Beobrand is the warrior to follow.' David GilmanTrade ReviewREVIEWS FOR MATTHEW HARFFY 'Harffy's writing just gets better and better... He is really proving himself the rightful heir to Gemmell's crown' Jemahl Evans. 'Historical fiction doesn't get much better than this' Angus Donald. 'Matthew Harffy tells a great story' Joanna Hickson. 'Beobrand is the warrior to follow' David Gilman

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Book Synopsis''Held me completely in its thrall until the very last line' SUSAN STOKES-CHAPMAN, bestselling author of PandoraA well-researched and thoroughly convincing page-turner' LAURA SHEPPERSON, bestselling author of The HeroinesA SUNDAY TIMES HISTORICAL FICTION BOOK OF THE MONTHJune, 1878. The body of a boy is pulled from the depths of the River Thames, suspected to be the beloved missing child of the widely admired Liberal MP Ralph Gethin.Four months earlier. Harriet is a young maid newly employed at Finton Hall. Fleeing the drudgery of an unwanted engagement in the small village where she grew up, Harriet is entranced by the grand country hall; she is entranced too by her glamorous mistress Clara Gethin, whose unearthly singing voice floats through the house. But Clara, though captivating, is erratic. The master of the house is a much-lauded politician, but he is strangely absent. And some of their beautiful belongings seem to tell terrible stories.Unable to ignore her growing unease, HarriTrade Review‘A page-turning epistolary novel which takes us on a weaving tale of intrigue, full of heart, that held me completely in its thrall until the very last line. Bravo!’ Susan Stokes-Chapman, number one bestselling author of Pandora ‘A dark slice of the sort of gothic nineteenth-century readers were warned against. Thrumming with tension and posing chewy questions about power and complicity, within two pages it had me in its grip and I couldn’t bring myself to look away. Uneasy, unsettling, and unputdownable.’ Lianne Dillsworth, author of Theatre of Marvels ‘A well-researched and thoroughly convincing page-turner’ Laura Shepperson, bestselling author of The Heroines ‘An atmospheric historical thriller with layer upon layer of secrets and twists that kept me guessing right through to the novel’s exquisite ending. Simultaneously enthralling and unsettling, this book examines the darkness beneath the surface of Victorian society with deft and unflinching brushstrokes. I can’t wait to read more from Hester Musson.’ Katie Lumsden, author of The Secrets of Hartwood Hall

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Book SynopsisUS Marshal Madison James may not be sure who shot her three months ago, but she does know one thing--it''s time to get back out into the field. When her partner, Jonas Quinn, receives a message that a federal warrant just came in on a man connected to a string of bank robberies, Madison jumps at the chance to get back to work. What she and Jonas find is a bank robbery in progress that''s gone wrong--and things are about to get worse.For these bank robbers, it''s never been just about the money. It''s about taking risks and adrenaline rushes, and getting caught is not part of the game. When the suspects escape, Madison and Jonas must hunt them down and bring them to justice before someone else--someone close to them--gets hurt . . . or worse.From Seattle to the San Juan Islands, bestselling author Lisa Harris takes you on a nonstop chase where feelings are complicated and failure isn''t an option.

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Book SynopsisA Cordelia Gray MysteryHired to protect a beautiful but neurotic actress, Cordelia Gray soon becomes embroiled in a case as dangerous to her own life as it is mysterious.Clarissa Lisle hopes to make a spectacular comeback in a production of The Duchess of Malfi, to be played in Ambrose Gorringe''s sinister castle at Courcy Island. Cordelia is there to ensure her safety following the appearance of a number of poison-pen letters. But it soon becomes clear that all are in danger. Trapped within the walls of the Gothic castle, the treacherous past of the island re-emerges, and everyone seems to have a motive for sending Clarissa ''down, down to hell''.Marking the return of Cordelia Gray, The Skull beneath the Skin is a complex mystery which more than lives up to its predecessor, An Unsuitable Job for a Woman.

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Book SynopsisThe sequel to Lynda La Plante's groundbreaking thriller, Widows - now a major feature film. DOLLY, LINDA, SHIRLEY AND BELLA ARE BACK. AND THIS TIME IT'S A FIGHT TO THE FINISH. Against all the odds, Dolly Rawlins and her gangland widows managed the impossible: a heist their husbands had failed to pull off - at the cost of their lives.But though they may be in the money, they're far from easy street.Shocked by her husband's betrayal, Dolly discovers Harry Rawlins isn't dead. He knows where the four women are and he wants them to pay. And he doesn't just mean getting his hands on the money.The women can't keep running. They have to get Harry out of their lives for good. But can they outwit a criminal mastermind who won't hesitate to kill?Especially when one of them has a plan of her own . . . to kill or be killed.

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Book Synopsis***THE SUNDAY TIMES & NO.1 EBOOK BESTSELLER***''Twisty and gripping'' Erin Kelly''I read it in one go'' Marian Keyes''I loved it'' Rachel Abbott Don''t miss Laura Marshall''s addictive new thriller, MY HUSBAND''S KILLER. Available now!*****Maria Weston wants to be friends with me Maybe that had been the problem all along: Maria Weston had wanted to be friends with me, but I let her down.She''s been hovering at the edge of my consciousness for all of my adult life, although I''ve been good at keeping her out, just a blurred shadow in the corner of my eye, almost but not quite out of sight.Maria Weston wants to be friends. But Maria Weston has been dead for more than twenty-five years. *****THE ADDICTIVE PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER THAT EVERYONE''S RAVING ABOUT ''The twist is genuinely unexpected . . . This is anTrade ReviewA read-it-in-one-sitting thriller . . . Twisty and gripping but always relatable, Friend Request is the ultimate it-could-happen-to-you read * Erin Kelly, author of He Said/She Said *I read it in one go . . . supremely grippy with an excellent twist! * Sunday Times bestseller, Marian Keyes *Sharp, relevant and tightly plotted, and with a fabulous twist, psychological thriller fans should definitely say yes to this impressive debut. * Sunday Mirror *Brilliant * Sunday Times bestseller, Jenny Colgan *Laura Marshall ramps up the tension page by page until it's impossible to know who to trust. It's a book that should make everybody realise how vulnerable social media can make them. I loved it! * Number one kindle bestseller, Rachel Abbott *Fabulous! Twisty and gripping with huge depth and heart. These characters and the danger they face will stay with you long after the final page. You must read this! * Emma Kavanagh, author of Falling *Tightly plotted and brilliantly tense, this is a devour-in-one-sitting must. * Heat *Pulp fiction at its finest, FRIEND REQUEST is a mystery with a genius premise * Stylist *I couldn't put it down! * Jenny Blackhurst, author of the number one ebook bestseller How I Lost You *An incredible debut novel that's not to be missed! Fantastic writing that instantly drew me in. I simply couldn't put it down - such a fast-paced, exciting thriller with some unexpected twists and turns. I loved it! * Hollie Overton, Sunday Times bestselling author of Baby Doll *Imagine getting a Facebook message from a schoolfriend whose death you blame yourself for . . . That's the eerie premise for Laura Marshall's unnerving novel, FRIEND REQUEST, about mean girls and dark secrets. * Good Housekeeping *This thriller grips you right from the tag line . . . An accomplished debut novel with insights into social media, its dangers and how much we leave ourselves open online * i News *A slick psychological thriller with a killer hook * Red Online *Utterly gripping and so astute on the dangerous dynamics of teenage girl friendships * Tammy Cohen, author of When She Was Bad *FRIEND REQUEST by Laura Marshall is a cleverly plotted, enticing mix of suspense, regret and redemption. Marshall skillfully skips back in forth in time, building unrelenting tension in this utterly riveting psychological thriller. After reading FRIEND REQUEST, I will never look at social media the same way again * New York Times bestselling author, Heather Gudenkauf *A gripping read * Closer *Intriguing and compulsive, this deftly plotted debut asks uncomfortable questions about the nature of friendship - both on Facebook and in real life. I raced to the end. * Louise Candlish *An accomplished debut novel which not only boasts an engrossing storyline, but also perfectly captures teenage angst and the need to be accepted . . . Marshall shows real promise to become a firm thriller favourite. * Irish News *Just try to keep the chills away when Louise gets a Facebook request from a "friend" who's been dead for 25 years. * Cosmopolitan US *An astonishingly good debut * Sun *

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Book Synopsis''An extraordinary novel'' ObserverIt is the greatest truth of our age: information is not knowledge.Manhattan, September 13, 2023. Vera Price''s husband has been murdered, and she wants criminal psychologist Dr Gideon Wolfe to investigate. On a disk she gives Gideon is the information that almost certainly cost her husband his life. For America is still in shock after the murder of its President, and the disk suggests the wrong man has been convicted.The world is drowning in information. And in a sea of unregulated and unverifiable facts, the truth is harder and harder to find. And as Gideon discovers, although there are those who want to put an end to this, their actions have dangerous consequences, not just for him, but for the whole world, for time itself. . . From the massively bestselling author of The Alienist - soon to be a major TV show - comes the most ambitious thriller of our time.Trade ReviewA convincing and well-written look into an all too plausible future - SFX magazine

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Book SynopsisA gripping new crime novel from the global bestseller Cathy Glass writing as Lisa StoneThe Darkness Within hooked me from the start. Once you start you won''t be able to stop!' Katerina Diamond, No.1 bestselling author of The TeacherYou know your son better than anyone. Don't you?When critically ill Jacob Wilson is given a life-saving heart transplant, his parents are relieved that their loving son has been saved.However, before long, his family are forced to accept that something has changed in Jacob. Their once loving son is slowly being replaced by a violent man whose mood swings leave them terrified but is it their fault?Jacob's girlfriend, Rosie, is convinced the man she loves is suffering from stress. But when his moods turn on her, she begins to doubt herself and she can only hide the bruises for so long.When a terrible crime is committed, Jacob's family are forced to confront their darkest fears. Has the boy they raised become a monster? Or is someone else to blame?This is a

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Book SynopsisBeobrand is besieged in this action-packed instalment in the Bernicia Chronicles set in AD 647 Anglo-Saxon Britain. War hangs heavy in the hot summer air as Penda of Mercia and his allies march into the north. Caught unawares, the Bernician forces are besieged within the great fortress of Bebbanburg. It falls to Beobrand to mount the defence of the stronghold, but even while the battle rages, old and powerful enemies have mobilised against him, seeking vengeance for past events. As the Mercian forces tighten their grip and unknown killers close in, Beobrand finds himself in a struggle with conflicting oaths and the dreadful pull of a forbidden love that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear. With the future of Northumbria in jeopardy, will Beobrand be able to withstand the powers that beset him and find a path to victory against all the odds? Reviews for Matthew Harffy 'Nothing less than superb.' Historical Novel Society 'Beobrand is the warrior to follow' David Gilman 'Visceral tales of battle, revenge, and honour, but the saga of Beobrand never loses sight of what it means to be a hero in such a bloody age' Graham McNeill 'A tale that rings like sword song in the reader's mind' Giles Kristian 'Historical fiction doesn't get much better than this' Angus DonaldTrade ReviewA well-researched, enjoyable historical fiction set in the familiar world of Dark Ages Britain. There are bloody battles, intriguing characters and plenty of oaths that need fulfilling... A solid and fun read that allows you to glimpse into the dark world of 7th-century Britain. The fights are intense and engaging' * Grimdark Magazine *

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Book SynopsisA bestseller from the award-winning Stuart MacBride. The seventh DS Logan McRae thriller is a gripping page-turner in which fame and fortune crash head-on with crime and punishment.No suspects. No clues. No rest for the wicked.''You will raise money for the safe return of Alison and Jenny McGregor. If you raise enough money within fourteen days they will be released. If not, Jenny will be killed.''Aberdeen''s own mother-daughter singing sensation are through to the semi-finals of TV smash-hit Britain''s Next Big Star. But their reality-TV dream has turned into a real-life nightmare.The ransom demand appears in all the papers, on the TV, and the internet, telling the nation to dig deep if they want to keep Alison and Jenny alive.Time is running out, but DS Logan McRae and his colleagues have nothing to go on: the kidnappers haven''t left a single piece of forensic evidence and there are no witnesses.It looks as if the price of fame just got a lot higherTrade ReviewPraise for Shatter the Bones: ‘It’s gripping and gritty … the tension builds layer on layer’ Express ‘MacBride at his best’ Northern Echo Praise for Stuart MacBride: ‘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 ‘Ferocious and funny, this is Tartan Noir at its best’ Val McDermid

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Book SynopsisAn atmospheric new Fry and Cooper thriller for fans of Peter Robinson and Reginald HillA May Bank Holiday in the Peak District is ruined by the tragic drowning of an eight-year-old girl in picturesque Dovedale. For Detective Constable Ben Cooper, a helpless witness to the tragedy, the incident is not only traumatic, but leads him to become involved in the tangled lives of the Neilds, the dead girl''s family.As he gets to know them, Cooper begins to suspect that one of them is harbouring a secret - a secret that the whole family might be willing to cover up.Meanwhile, Detective Sergeant Diane Fry has a journey of her own to make - a journey back to her roots. As she finds herself drawn into an investigation of her own among the inner-city streets of Birmingham, Fry realises there is only one person she can rely on to provide the help she needs.But that man is Ben Cooper, and he''s back in Derbyshire, where his suspicions are leading him towards a shocking discovery on the banks of anothTrade ReviewPraise for Dying to Sin: 'Clever, intricate plot… Cooper is an ascendant Lewis to Fry's lonely, bitter Morse in this… gripping procedural' Financial Times Praise for Scared to Live: 'It's easy to see why Stephen Booth's novels are so popular. The Peak District's awesome scenery is an ideal background for a murder or two; he has developed his two principal characters into rounded personalities and he always gives them an intriguing mystery to investigate' Sunday Telegraph 'A modern master of rural noir' Guardian 'Booth's aim is to portray the darkness that lies below the surface… in this he succeeds wonderfully well' Daily Mail 'Ingenious plotting and richly atmospheric' Reginald Hill Praise for Stephen Booth: 'The complex relationship between [Cooper and Fry] is excellently drawn, and is combined with an intriguing plot and a real sense of place: Stephen Booth is an author to keep an eye on' Evening Standard 'Stephen Booth makes high summer in Derbyshire as dark and terrifying as midwinter' Val McDermid 'A leading light of British crime writing' Guardian

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Book SynopsisThe darkest secrets of World War II finally revealed. The number one bestseller returns with his most explosive book to date.Europe is ablaze. America is undecided about joining the fight against Nazism. And James Zennor, a brilliant, troubled, young Oxford don is horrified. He returns one morning from rowing to discover that his wife has disappeared with their young son, leaving only a note declaring her continuing love.A frantic search through wartime England leads James across the Atlantic and to one of America's greatest universities, its elite clubs and secret societies right to the heart of the American establishment. And in his hunt for his family, James unearths one of the darkest and deadliest secrets of a world at warTrade Review***** ‘Shifting his focus from hi-tech present day conspiracies to a very dark chapter of the second world war, Bourne has proved he can more than rub shoulders with the likes of John Le Carre and Robert Harris.’ Mirror ‘Pantheon is a propulsive, satisfying novel which burns with moral indignation, earning Bourne his place at the thriller-writers' high table.’ Guardian ‘Ingeniously constructed … a page-turner which maintains the tension’ Observer ‘An intelligent thriller with a vividly drawn wartime atmosphere’ Independent ‘A compelling story that combines the personal traumas of war, its headline dramas and the tragic tension that can arise between them. A disturbing delight.’ A D Miller, author of SNOWDROPS

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Book SynopsisAllon is the 21st century Bond' Daily MailGabriel Allon, secret agent, assassin and master art restorer, returns in a spellbinding new novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling authorEurope is exploding. And one man must find out why.For Gabriel Allon and his wife Chiara, it was supposed to be the start of a romantic weekend in London. But nothing is ever that simple when you're an off-duty spy and assassin.Bombings in Paris and Copenhagen have put him on edge and when Gabriel notices a man exhibiting several traits common to suicide bombers, he follows him into the Covent Garden throng. He's determined to prevent the carnage he fears is about to take place, but before Gabriel can draw his sidearm, he is knocked to the pavement by two plain-clothes police officers.A moment later he looks up to find a scene from his nightmares.From the streets of New York and London, to the unforgiving landscape of the Saudi desert, Gabriel Allon is in a race to the death against a calculating mass-Trade Review‘‘Allon is the 21st century Bond – elegantly paced, subtle and well-informed. If you haven’t read Silva before, try Portrait of a Spy – and then go back and read the series.’ Daily Mail 'Sexily brooding Allon… must be the most famous superspy not played by Daniel Craig' Daily Telegraph 'In true Bauer fashion, shoot-outs, kidnappings and international terror plots follow Gabriel Allon wherever he goes' USA Today ‘Silva builds tension with breathtaking double and triple turns of the plot’ People

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Book Synopsis*The thrilling new novel from Lucy Clarke, THE HIKE, is available to buy now*''A terrific summer read'' Richard & JudyTwo sisters, one life-changing journeyThere are some currents in the relationship between sisters that run so dark and so deep, it's better for the people swimming on the surface never to know what's beneath . . .Katie's carefully structured world is shattered by the news that her headstrong younger sister, Mia, has been found dead in Bali and the police claim it was suicide.With only the entries of Mia's travel journal as her guide, Katie retraces the last few months of her sister's life, and page by page, country by country begins to uncover the mystery surrounding her death.What she discovers changes everything. But will her search for the truth push their sisterly bond and Katie to breaking point?The Sea Sisters is a compelling story of the enduring connection between sisters._________________________________________________________________Readers love getting Trade Review“a terrific summer read” Richard & Judy Summer Book Club ‘Essential reading if you have a sister, as Clarke has totally nailed the complexities of that relationship. It’s perfectly paced …oh, you’ll want to quit your job and go travelling’. HEAT ‘You don’t have to go on your hols to appreciate this amazing beach read – the captivating story will send you to far-flung, exotic destinations… A gripping, unpredictable page-turner.’ NOW ‘Lucy Clarke’s debut novel had me hanging on its every word. It manages to be both an interesting and dramatic story and also beautifully written. I found it extremely thought-provoking… With this absorbing, heartbreaking novel, Lucy Clarke shows she’s a writing force to be reckoned with. Bring on novel number two!’ FABULOUS (The Sun on Sunday) ‘It’s a thrilling and perceptive debut which captures the complex relationship between sisters and loss at its rawest. Trust us, you won’t be able to put it down.’ COSMOPOLITAN ‘This may be set in sunny places like Bali and Maui but underneath lies the darker story of two sisters…deeply moving’ STAR ‘Moving back and forward between past and present, London, Australia and Bali, this is an atmospheric and enjoyable page-turner that makes good use of the exotic settings.’ SUNDAY MIRROR ‘This beautifully written story of secrets and sisterly bonds is twisty and intriguing – a total page-turner’ CLOSER ‘I thought this book w as quite gripping and read it in two days. I think that book clubs would find plenty to discuss on many levels; sibling rivalry, how death can divide or bring together families and the way travel can help to develop a person.’ NEWBOOKS magazine

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Book SynopsisA killer at large in a remote Basque Country valley, a detective to rival Clarice Starling, myth versus reality, masterful storytelling the Spanish bestseller that has taken Europe by storm. The naked body of a teenage girl is found on the banks of the River Baztan. Less than 24 hours after this discovery, a link is made to the murder of another girl the month before. Is this the work of a ritualistic killer or of the Invisible Guardian, the Basajaun, a creature of Basque mythology? 30-year-old Inspector Amaia Salazar heads an investigation which will take her back to Elizondo, the village in the heart of Basque country where she was born, and to which she had hoped never to return. A place of mists, rain and forests. A place of unresolved conflicts, of a dark secret that scarred her childhood and which will come back to torment her. Torn between the rational, procedural part of her job and local myths and superstitions, Amaia Salazar has to fight off the demons of her past in order toTrade Review‘Myth and reality blend in this sophisticated and razor-sharp thriller … gritty, fascinating and compelling’ Steve Berry ‘Combines singular characters and an eerily atmospheric setting’ Sunday Times this is a well-written book for those eager to explore a little-known area of Spain, and should appeal to fans of Fred Vargas and James Oswald. The supernatural elements are handled with a light touch, and shouldn’t put off more cynical readers, Crime Fiction Lover An intriguing read – compelling and often dark’ Liz Loves Books blog ‘Well-written and engaging’ Raven Crime Reads blog ‘Has so many facets to it that it becomes utterly compelling’Publishing Perspectives ‘An engrossing psychological thriller’ Publishers Weekly ‘Exciting … the level of sustained uncertainty is magnificently realized’ Library Journal

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Book SynopsisLET THE HUNT BEGIN.Trade ReviewPraise for Wilbur Smith: ‘Gun-blazing action’ Daily Telegraph 'Wilbur Smith is one of those benchmarks against whom others are compared' The Times 'A master storyteller' Sunday Times

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Book SynopsisA wonderfully twisty maze' JAMES OSWALDDI CHARLOTTE SAVAGE KNOWS WHO KILLED HER DAUGHTERBut before Charlotte can get her revenge, disturbing events start to unfold on DartmoorA woman's naked body is found near an isolated reservoir on the bleak winter moors. When the woman's housemate also goes missing, Charlotte knows she must move fast.But in a police force tainted by corruption, Charlotte's hunt for the killer won't be easy.And resisting her own urge to kill will be even harderA page-turning, terrifying crime thriller, perfect for fans of Peter May and Tim Weaver, and TV series Broadchurch and Scott and Bailey.Trade Review‘There is a strength and depth in the characterisation that sets the book above much of what I’ve read this year…The plot is a wonderfully twisty maze to navigate through… I thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it to any crime fiction fans. I’ll be keeping an eye out for DI Savage in the future’ James Oswald ‘A nail-biting thriller that will keep your pulse racing all the way to the explosive climax’ Alex Kava ‘A fast-paced serial-killer chiller’ (Alex Marwood, author of The Wicked Girls)

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Book SynopsisAn intense and addictive mystery you won't want to miss!The twenty-fifth book in the hugely popular Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus series from New York Times bestselling author Faye KellermanA murderOn a suburban street in upstate New York, a body is discovered. 26-year-old Brady Neil lived a simple lifehis murder seems senseless. But then Detective Peter Decker discovers Brady's father was convicted of murder many years ago.A disappearanceDecker begins to suspect Brady's death is connected to his father's crimes. Then one of Brady's closest friends vanishes, a pool of blood the only clue to his fate.A ruthless killer who must be stoppedWho would savagely kill two innocent men? With his wife Rina's help, Decker must use all his skill to put the pieces of this deadly puzzle togetherbefore the killer strikes again.Trade ReviewPraise for Faye Kellerman ‘Kellerman is an excellent writer' The Times 'Very exciting' Daily Mail 'Brutal but thoughtful and well plotted, fast moving and well told' Observer 'Sensational' Mirror 'Kellerman creates a claustrophobic atmosphere, against a background of seediness, violence and distrust' Sunday Telegraph 'Kellerman moves her gritty mean streets LA plot along with breakneck pace' Irish Independent ‘Hands down, the most refreshing mystery couple around’ People

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Book SynopsisNo. 1 bestselling author Patricia Cornwell delivers the twenty-fourth engrossing thriller in her high-stakes series starring medical examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta.Someone is following youOne summer evening in New England, two young girls stumble upon a body. Forensic pathologist Dr. Kay Scarpetta arrives at the scene to find a young woman has been attacked with almost superhuman force.Someone is taunting youMeanwhile, people close to Scarpetta start receiving suspicious calls. Could they be linked to Scarpetta's anonymous cyber stalker, Tailend Charlie?Someone wants to destroy youA second death shocks Scarpetta to her core. Because analysis of the body shows a material that doesn't exist on earth. And it's clear that someone, or something, is coming for her, and is hell-bent on creating chaosTrade ReviewPraise for Chaos: ‘Slick, fast-paced and brilliant’ Heat Praise for Patricia Cornwell & the Kay Scarpetta novels: ‘Cutting-edge’ Sun ‘A pioneer of the genre of forensic psychological thriller’ BBC ‘America’s most stimulating and chilling writer of crime fiction’ The Times ‘Devilishly clever’ Sunday Times ‘She is a brilliant writer and I was absolutely gripped’ Mail on Sunday ‘The top gun in this field’ Daily Telegraph ‘Forget the pretenders. Cornwell reigns’ Mirror ‘The Agatha Christie of the DNA age’ Express ‘One of the best crime writers writing today’ Guardian ‘Few writers match Patricia Cornwell when it comes to writing crime and her latest Scarpetta novel is one of her best’ Daily Express ‘When it comes to the forensic sciences, nobody can touch Cornwell’ New York Times Book Review ‘Dazzling… After reading Cornwell’s thriller, most others will pale in comparison’ Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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Book SynopsisThe Quaker is watching youIn the chilling new crime novel from award-winning author Liam McIlvanney, a serial killer stalks the streets of Glasgow and DI McCormack follows a trail of secrets to uncover the truthWinner of the 2018 McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Book of the YearA city torn apart.It is 1969 and Glasgow has been brought to its knees by a serial killer spreading fear throughout the city. The Quaker has taken three women from the same nightclub and brutally murdered them in the backstreets.A detective with everything to prove.Now, six months later, the police are left chasing a ghost, with no new leads and no hope of catching their prey. They call in DI McCormack, a talented young detective from the Highlands. But his arrival is met with anger from a group of officers on the brink of despair.A killer who hunts in the shadows.Soon another woman is found murdered in a run-down tenement flat. And McCormack follows a trail of secrets that will change the city and his life Trade Review’It's one of those novels that as soon as I finished it, I looked forward to reading it again. Not only did I love the evocative recreation of Glasgow but the characters created were refreshing and surprising. It was such a pleasure to read’ Susan Calman ‘Every aspect of The Quaker is superb’ Washington Post ‘A vivid portrayal of a city’ Sun ‘A totally gripping murder mystery, thought provoking but thoroughly entertaining’ NB Magazine ‘Pacy, inventive, assured – and authentic … a story of brilliantly crafted shifts of plot and pace … McIlvanney is a writer with unfolding, developing and substantial gifts’ The Herald ‘Skilfully dovetailed … atmospheric … a solidly crafted and satisfying detective story’ Laura Wilson, Guardian ‘An absolute master of Tartan noir … the corruption of the late Sixties is splendidly evoked, as is DI Duncan McCormack’ Daily Mail 'Atmospheric and arresting, The Quaker reveals 1960s Glasgow in all its lurid shades' Val McDermid 'This is a terrific novel, dark, powerful and beautifully written. I finished it a while ago, but I'm still haunted by the characters and the place' Ann Cleeves ‘The Quaker is one of my favourite reads of the year. A powerhouse of a book with Liam McIlvanney's full lyrical powers on display. Loved it’ Steve Cavanagh ‘Another atmospheric, scary and utterly brilliant book from Liam McIlvanney. Superb’ Adrian McKinty Praise for Liam McIlvanney: ‘An authentic, atmospheric and ambitious debut’ Val McDermid ‘Gripping, unflinching … McIlvanney has flair and assurance and executes a powerful tale with all the dexterous sensitivity and ballsy swagger the subject is due’ Scotland on Sunday ‘This is a bold, impressive debut’ Daily Telegraph ‘Superb storytelling, a wonderful eye for character, and a passion for dialogue’ Daily Mail ‘McIlvanney tells the story with clarity, terrific dialogue and convincing characters’ The Times

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER!Lies Lies Lies, sometimes they come back to hurt you''Gripping, moving and elegantly written'' Marian Keyes, No.1 bestselling authorBrilliantly twisty also so insightful. A triumph' Lucy Foley, No.1 bestselling authorDaisy and Simon's marriage is great, isn't it?After years together, the arrival of longed-for daughter Millie sealed everything in place. A happy little family of three.And so what if Simon drinks a bit too much sometimes Daisy's used to it, she knows he's letting off steam. Until one night at a party things spiral horribly out of control. And that happy little family of three will never be the same again.In Lies Lies Lies, Sunday Times bestseller Adele Parks explores the darkest corners of a relationship in freefall in a mesmerising tale of marriage and secrets.Praise for Lies Lies Lies:Completely addictive superbly drawn. Fabulous' Ruth JonesBrilliant, moving and deeply satisfying, Parks is the queen of the domestic dark side' Veronica HenryI devoured Lies, Lies, Lies so engaging, well written. It is one of those rare books that earns the title, unputdownable' Sally HepworthAn utterly gripping, dark, addictive read, with characters so real, and an emotional punch so hard it left me a little winded. A brilliant page turner!' Alice FeeneyI'm not going to lie! Adele Parks takes you straight into the heart of her characters. Her twists about human nature form the icing on the cake' Jane CorryCompelling and suspenseful' Catherine IsaacBrilliantly twisty but is also so insightful about human nature. A triumph' Lucy FoleyA gripping and unpredictable read hiding some deliciously dark secrets and lies' OK!The gripping, visceral portrait of the disintegration of a marriage take the didn't-see-that-coming plot twist to new heights' HeatA sharply crafted tale the ultimate read for fans of domestic noir' Woman's WeeklyTrade Review Praise for Lies Lies Lies: 'Gripping, moving and elegantly written' Marian Keyes ‘Brilliantly twisty and makes for a thrilling, unputdownable read but is also so insightful about human nature: her characters, with all their flaws and secrets, are utterly real. A triumph’ Lucy Foley ‘Completely addictive… superbly drawn. Fabulous’ Ruth Jones ‘Brilliant, moving and deeply satisfying, Parks is the queen of the domestic dark side’ Veronica Henry ‘I devoured Lies, Lies, Lies… so engaging, well written. It is one of those rare books that earns the title, unputdownable’ Sally Hepworth ‘An utterly gripping, dark, addictive read, with characters so real, and an emotional punch so hard it left me a little winded. A brilliant page turner!’ Alice Feeney ‘I’m not going to lie! Adele Parks takes you straight into the heart of her characters. Her twists about human nature form the icing on the cake’ Jane Corry ‘Compelling and suspenseful’ Catherine Isaac ‘A gripping and unpredictable read hiding some deliciously dark secrets and lies’ OK! ‘The gripping, visceral portrait of the disintegration of a marriage take the didn’t-see-that-coming plot twist to new heights’ Heat ‘A sharply crafted tale … the ultimate read for fans of domestic noir’ Woman’s Weekly ‘Brilliant domestic thriller from one of our favourite authors’ Bella ‘BOOM! What a book! Layers and layers of intrigue and characters I want to spend a lifetime with. Loved it’ Suzy K Quinn ‘Engrossing and emotional, Lies Lies Lies had me gripped from the very first page to the final shocking finale. Adele Parks just gets better and better’ Lisa Hall ‘Utterly brilliant, twisting and twisting again, but also shocking and sad and triumphant and beautiful’ Rachel Edwards ‘A compelling read’ Candis

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Book SynopsisDon't miss the captivating new book from Sunday Times bestselling author Susan Lewis!A terrible secretWhen Jessica's husband comes home one night and says he has something to tell her, her world is turned upside down.A case too close to homeWith secrets unravelling at home, Jessica has to carry on. As a lawyer, she must protect the innocent, and she's defending a man accused of killing his wife.An ending you won't see comingAs her two worlds collide, Jessica no longer knows who to trust.Look out for the latest thrilling book from the Sunday Times bestselling author available to pre-order now!Trade Review‘Lewis’s book has you by the collar from page one. You just don’t want it to stop. Relatable characters and an unusual, intriguing plot, she kept me guessing to the last’ Hilary Boyd ‘An intriguing read that drew me in from the very beginning. It combines heartfelt family drama with a gripping plot. The characters are expertly drawn … Susan has done a brilliant job of weaving her research seamlessly into the novel’ Julie Corbin ‘I was hooked by the suspenseful plotting, depth of character and legal backdrop. This is a deep book which I greatly enjoyed. Rather like an appetite-wetting five course meal with a surprise menu’ Jane Corry Acclaim for Susan Lewis: ‘Rich, seamless and masterful storytelling with so many ‘oh my god’ twisty moments… Absolute genius. I was totally gripped’ Rebecca Thornton ‘Susan Lewis has a gift for telling warm family stories that also take you by surprise’ Jane Corry‘A gripping read’ Bella ‘A gripping and compelling tale of justice and forgiveness’ The Courier ‘A compelling, timely mystery’ Lisa Ballantyne ‘My Lies, Your Lies has gone straight to the top of my favourite Susan reads. Full of drama, intrigue with so many twists and turns, I promise you'll be surprised and captivated right to the end’ Carmel Harrington ‘A master storyteller’ Diane Chamberlain ‘Utterly compelling’ Sun

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Book SynopsisThe explosive conclusion to the Jane Hawk saga, from No. 1 New York Times bestseller Dean Koontz.She will destroy her enemies once and for allIt's over, and so is she.'Rogue FBI agent Jane Hawk is living in a world of danger. Her battle to expose a global conspiracy risks her own life and that of her five-year-old son, whom she has sent into hiding.Jane is meticulously gathering evidence to bring a terrifying organization to justice one that threatens humanity with technologically imposed slavery.Now she has no choice but to expose the unimaginable truth, even if it changes her life and the lives of everybody around the world foreverPraise for Dean KoontzHumour, humanity and horror, the classic Koontz concoction' The TimesA terrific pursuit story clever, up-to-the-minute, and riveting' GuardianAn incredible saga' Washington PostPsychologically complex, masterly and satisfying' The New York TimesDean Koontz is not just a master of our darkest dreams, but also a literary juggler' TheTrade ReviewPraise for The Forbidden Door: An incredible saga … terrific …’ Washington Post Praise for The Crooked Staircase: ‘A gripping read … a page-turner to dive into this summer’ Washington Post Praise for The Silent Corner: ‘Koontz’s leanest, meanest thriller … introduces a smart, appealing heroine who can outthink as well as outshoot the baddest of bad dudes’ Kirkus Reviews Praise for Dean Koontz: ‘Humour, humanity and horror, the classic Koontz concoction’ The Times ‘Dean Koontz is not just a master of our darkest dreams, but also a literary juggler’ The Times ‘A terrific pursuit story … clever, up-to-the-minute, and riveting’ Guardian ‘There’s surprise after surprise, including a killer finale … a read-in-one-go novel’ Independent on Sunday ‘Psychologically complex, masterly and satisfying’ The New York Times ‘A master at the peak of his powers’ Matt Haig, author of How to Stop Time ‘A mind-bender filled with satisfying surprises’ People

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Book SynopsisThe stunning new thriller from international No.1 bestseller Karin Slaughter, author of Pieces of Her, now a major Netflix seriesA girl with a secretLongbill Beach, 1982. Emily Vaughn gets ready for prom night, the highlight of any high school experience. But Emily has a secret.And by the end of the evening, she will be dead.A murder that remains a mysteryForty years later, Emily's murder remains unsolved. Her friends closed ranks, her family retreated inwards, the community moved on. But all that's about to change.One final chance to uncover a killerAndrea Oliver arrives in town with a simple assignment: to protect a judge receiving death threats. But her assignment is a cover. Because, in reality, Andrea is here to find justice for Emily and to uncover the truth before the killer decides to silence her tooA Sunday Times No.1 bestseller for w/c 20/05/2018, 23/06/2019, 28/06/2020, and 04/07/2021This thriller delivers. It's twisty, touching and intense. I find it totally absorbing' AdeTrade Review‘This thriller delivers. It’s twisty, touching and intense. I find it totally absorbing’ Adele Parks, author of One Last Secret ‘This first-class detective thriller is a dark, sophisticated gem of a read’ Janice Hallett, author of The Appeal ‘An effortlessly accomplished thriller’ The Times Praise for Karin Slaughter ‘Heart-stopping one moment, heart-breaking the next’ Cara Hunter, author of All the Rage ‘Her heroines are believable, flawed and courageous’ Oyinkan Braithwaite, author of My Sister, The Serial Killer ‘Absorbing’ Sunday Times ‘I’d follow her anywhere’ Gillian Flynn ‘One of the boldest thriller writers working today’ Tess Gerritsen ‘Her characters, plot, and pacing are unrivalled’ Michael Connelly ‘Passion, intensity, and humanity’ Lee Child ‘A writer of extraordinary talents’ Kathy Reichs ‘Fiction doesn't get any better than this’ Jeffery Deaver ‘A great writer at the peak of her powers’ Peter James 'Karin Slaughter has – by far – the best name of all of us mystery novelists' James Patterson ‘It’s big, dark, rich, satisfying, and bloody – like a perfectly cooked steak’ Stuart MacBride ‘The queen of the explosive thriller’ Good Housekeeping ‘Rich characters and deft plotting make this an unputdownable story that will move you to the core. This is Slaughter's best yet’ Camilla Lackberg, author of the Fjallbacka series ‘A twisty, searingly contemporary mystery steeped in a dark past…catches your breath and keeps you gasping and guessing until the end’ Stacey Abrams, author of While Justice Sleeps ‘Karin Slaughter is a master of the thriller genre’ Francesca Momplaisir, author of My Mother’s House ‘Gripping, gruesome and emotionally powerful, this is Slaughter doing what she does best’ Mail on Sunday ‘As sharp and absorbing as ever’ Guardian ‘Slaughter’s novel is both a page-turner and a protest about how often sexual violence is overlooked’ Sunday Times

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Book SynopsisWhat the sea takes for its own can never return…Trade ReviewPraise for The House of Footsteps: ‘I don't believe in reincarnation, but Mathew West seems the very spirit of M.R. James. With urbane wit and an ever-lurking dread, The House of Footsteps broods to an unsettling climax, choking with atmosphere.’A.J. West, author of The Spirit Engineer ‘Enthralling, unnerving and unsettling’ Katie Lumsden, author of The Secrets of Hartwood Hall

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Book SynopsisTo save their life, you have to play.*The #1 audio bestseller*Subversive and gripping' S J WatsonDark, fiendish, riveting' Janice HallettExciting and original' Simon McCleaveThis year's must-read thriller' Adam Croft___Across the globe, five strangers receive a horrifying message from an unknown number.THE PERSON YOU LOVE MOST IS IN DANGER.To save them, each must play The Game a sinister unknown entity that has a single rule: there can only be one winner.IF YOU LOSE, YOUR LOVED ONE WILL DIE.But what is The Game and why have they been chosen?There's only one thing each of them knows for sure: they'll do anything to winWELCOME TO THE GAME. YOU'VE JUST STARTED PLAYING.___A breakneck thriller filled with non-stop suspense, perfect for fans of Harlan Coben, Mark Dawson and Terry Hayes' I Am Pilgrim.Readers love The Game:This was an absolute belter of a book!'Wow! Can absolutely see this book being made into a film. . . The whole book pulled me in straight away and I couldn''t put it down.Trade Review‘Packed with explosive twists, Scott Kershaw’s lightning-paced thriller demands to be devoured in one sitting.’ Woman’s Own ‘I was absolutely riveted to this gritty, uncompromising thriller. It will drag you into its dark and fiendish plot. Perfect for fans of Squid Game, Cluedo it ain’t.’ Janice Hallett ‘Tense, gripping and laced with twists, with one hell of an ending. A stunning debut and this year’s must-read thriller!’ Adam Croft 'An exciting rollercoaster of a book which kept me totally hooked. A fascinating and original concept with characters that really leapt off the page. I couldn't put it down.' Simon McCleave ‘A fabulously modern, twisty tale where the stakes are high and where only one winner can end The Game… You cannot afford to not play – if you want to live! A page turner!’ Liz Lawler ‘A chilling, twisted thriller packed with lies and intrigue that builds to brilliant, blood-soaked finale.’ Dan Malakin ‘A chilling, original, edge-of-your-seat thriller that had me tearing through the pages. With an explosive ending you’ll never see coming, The Game is a must-read for any thriller fan!’ Stephanie DeCarolis 'A cracking concept with a killer sting in the tale.' Lizzie Fry ‘Twisted and sinister… a gripping, stomach clenching read, with twists and chills all the way through.’ Rambling Mads ‘A thrilling ride which is reminiscent of Saw… a thrilling ride which is reminiscent of Saw… I really enjoyed this book, one of my favourites of the year and really hope it gets a sequel.’ Tiny Teri Reviews ‘The format of this book is so gripping. Cycling through the players in order makes it a truly compulsive read! Almost impossible to put down!’ Em and Her Books ‘Exciting, thrilling and very, very dark.’ The Story Collector Blog

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Book SynopsisA dark and twisty gothic horror for fans of Sarah Waters and Carly Reagon 'Victorian horror at it best' NetGalley Reviewer ????? A model of Victorian gothic should be read by the light of a flickering gas lamp' Mike Ripley

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Book SynopsisThe first in a brand new series of Devon-set crime thrillers featuring DS Eden Driscoll''Crime fiction at its very best, a knotty mystery'' ELLY GRIFFITHS''Terrific Perhaps his best yet'' ANN CLEEVESThe undisputed king of seaside noir' VASEEM KHANA gripping and wonderful thriller' NICCI FRENCHTwistier than a cramping snake' M. W. CRAVEN''My finest crime novel of the year'' Daily MailMet detective Eden Driscoll never wanted a child, but when his estranged sister vanishes from her sailboat, he is asked to look after her son Finn the nephew he hadn't even known existed.Resettled in the seaside town of Teignmouth, Eden adjusts to his newfound parenthood. Then Finn disappears from school, and Eden knows something is dreadfully wrong.When Eden''s sister''s body is finally found, floating in the sea, local police rule her death an accident, but Eden isn't convinced. She was an experienced sailor and would never sail without a life jacket. Eden starts searching his sister's life for answers, and what he discovers changes everything.READERS LOVE THE RED SHOREWhat a captivating story! I was totally enthralled'?????This had me gripped from the very beginning and I was immediately invested'?????I was genuinely engrossed in this book and found it hard to put down. One of Shaw''s best books'?????Wow. What a start to a series'?????William Shaw is a superb crime writer highly recommended'?????

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Book SynopsisINSPIRATION FOR THE THRILLING AMAZON PRIME SERIES JACK RYAN . . . Jack Ryan Jr. returns in Dead or Alive, the gripping thriller from Tom Clancy. The world''s number one terrorist is about to unleash a holy war. Only one agency, one man, can stop him . . . The Campus was secretly created by President Jack Ryan to covertly eliminate terrorists. Now it faces its greatest threat: a sadistic killer known as the Emir. Mastermind of countless horrific attacks, the Emir has eluded capture by every law enforcement agency in the world. And he is about to unleash a monumental strike at the heart of America.But on the Emir''s trail is intelligence expert Jack Ryan Jr. Following in his legendary father''s footsteps, he and his allies at the Campus are on a manhunt that will take them across the globe, into the shadowy arenas of political gamesmanship, in a race to prevent the fall of the West.Dead or Alive is the nerve-sh

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLING THRILLER YOU WON''T BE ABLE TO PUT DOWN''Dark, complex and thrilling'' B.A. Paris _________________ THREE LITTLE GIRLS.ONE GOOD.ONE BAD. ONE DEAD. _________________ Kitty lives in a care home. She can''t speak properly, and she has no memory of the accident that put her here. At least that''s the story she''s sticking to. Art teacher Alison looks fine on the surface. But the surface is a lie. When a job in a prison comes up she decides to take it - this is her chance to finally make things right. But someone is watching Kitty and Alison.Someone who wants revenge for what happened that sunny morning in May. And only another life will do . . ._________________ Praise for Jane Corry:''A fearsomely good thriller'' NICCI FRENCH''I raced through this'' TERESA DRITrade ReviewTHREE LITTLE GIRLS. ONE GOOD. ONE BAD. ONE DEAD. A spine-tingling psychological suspense about two women bound by a deadly secret, for fans of Liane Moriarty, Erin Kelly and B A Paris. * From the publishers *'A dark, complex and compelling thriller that kept me turning the pages until the end' -- B A Paris, author of Behind Closed DoorsBrilliant. Shocking. Immensely moving and utterly addictive. Jane Corry is the new queen of the psychological thriller. Don't miss this. -- Kate Furnivall'I absolutely loved this chilling and captivating book! Jane Corry is a true master of psychological suspense' -- Kathryn Croft, author of While You Were Sleeping'Complex and chilling, the perfect summer read!' * L J Ross, bestselling author of DCI Ryan series *'Jane Corry hooks us from page one with a chilling tale of betrayal and deceit. Prepare to be bled!'' * Jane Holland, author of Girl Number One *'Fans of psychological thrillers will be hooked after the first page' * Closer *'Jane Corry weaves a morally complex, twisty tale' -- Kate Hamer'A rollercoaster of dramatic twists...chilling and suspenseful' -- Elizabeth HaynesTeased out through flashbacks and unreliable narrative, it's a book that'll keep you on edge * Sunday Sport *I loved this book. It is so assured and well-written and brave. Kitty completely stole my heart. Really, really enjoyed it. -- Emma Curtis, author of One Little Mistake

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Book Synopsis''Satisfyingly dark, cleverly plotted and pleasingly Donna Tarttish'' Emma Flint, Little Deaths''Seamlessly blends Gone Girl and Promising Young Woman. Smart, sophisticated, seductive'' S J Watson, Before I Go To SleepSunday Times BestsellerShortlisted for the Bloody Scotland Crime Debut of the Year 2023Longlisted for the McIlvanney PrizeOne of Cosmopolitan''s Best Books for 2023------In there, them, us, it's everything you've ever wanted, and you're going to love it.I promise. I'll look after you.All her life Clare has never fit in.So when she arrives at Edinburgh University, she seizes the chance to reinvent herself.Then she meets Tabitha who is everything she's not: charismatic, dazzling and intimidatingly wealthy.Soon Clare is sucked into Tabitha's enigmatic circle of friends, and it's all she hoped it would be. Until it's not.Because they are not all they seem.And they've been waiting for Clare.With friends like these, who needs enemies?An intoxicating feminist page-turner with shades of The Secret History and Promising Young Woman, this novel will take youon a journey from Edinburgh''s dazzling spires to the dripping staircases and dark alleyways of its underbelly.------''Startlingly lovely, like a fine, dark silk shivering on your skin'' Julia Heaberlin, We Are All the Same in the Dark''Perfect for fans of dark academia stories like The Secret History and If We Were Villains'' Cosmopolitan''A deeply compelling story of friendships turned rotten'' Rosemary Hennigan, The Truth Will Out''Darwent has a great career as a thriller writer ahead of her'' Sunday Times''Dark academia and twisted friendships in gothic Edinburgh - what more could you want?'' Cailean Steed, Home''Creepy yet compulsive, this impressive novel will stay with you long after reading'' Heat''Dark and compulsive, this will have you turning the pages late into the night'' Sarah Bonner, Her Perfect Twin''Themes of obsession, revenge and desire collide in a twisty, dark and delicious feminist thriller'' Big Issue''An intriguing and complex heroine'' Phoebe Wynne, Madam''Darwent keeps the reader guessing. Any time the balance of power appears to settle, the plot takes another twist'' Scotland on Sunday''Such an immersive, surprising, impressive debut'' Niamh Hargan, Twelve Days In May''Power, privilege and the most toxic of friendships. All set against the stunning backdrop of Edinburgh'' Carys Jones, The ListSunday Times bestseller, January 2023Trade ReviewSeamlessly blends Gone Girl and Promising Young Woman. Smart, sophisticated, seductive' -- S J Watson, Before I Go To SleepSatisfyingly dark, cleverly plotted and pleasingly Donna Tarttish -- Emma Flint, Little DeathsPerfect for fans of dark academia stories like The Secret History and If We Were Villains -- CosmopolitanDarwent has a great career as a thriller writer ahead of her' -- Sunday Times

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Book SynopsisChilling and disturbing, meet the demons in Master of Horror James Herbert's Creed.Sometimes horror is in the mind. And sometimes it's real. Telling the difference isn't always easy. It wasn't for freelance photographer Joe Creed. He'd just photographed the unreal. Now he had to pay the price. Because he always thought that demons were just a joke. But the joke was on him. And it wasn't very funny. It was deadly . . .Trade ReviewChilling event follows chilling event . . . The plot thickens. Your head spins. * Daily Mail *He is one of the few writers taking forward the tradition of the great supernatural storytellers -- and being innovative. * Evening Standard *A streamlined racehorse of a book, pulsing with energy, Creed will delight Herbert fans, and surely astonish them. * Fear *

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Book SynopsisSteve Berry offers his twistiest thriller yet, in a new adventure starring Cotton Malone and a secret conspiracy dating back to Napoleon.12.40 a.m. Copenhagen. Cotton Malone wakes up to find a stranger in his house, bearing bad news: Malone''s closest and most dangerous friend, Henrik Thorvaldsen, is in serious trouble - and the men who want to kill him are on Malone''s doorstep.Thorvaldsen has been tracking a shadowy group called the Paris Club. Not only does he believe that they are about to trigger a global financial meltdown, but also that one of the club''s members murdered his son, Cai, two years ago. Thorvaldsen won''t rest until he has avenged his boy''s death.Dragged into his friend''s schemes and secretly under pressure from the US government to stop both Thorvaldsen and the Paris Club, Malone soon discovers that the key to defeating the conspiracy and saving his friend''s life - and his own - lies in the past, and an astounding treasure that Napoleon took to his grave.Trade ReviewYou don't just read a Steve Berry novel. You live it. * James Rollins *A top-notch, gripping, intelligent thriller in the very finest traditions of the genre * Peter James *Steve Berry always finds intriguing ways to link the past to the present in his fast-paced thrillers. The Paris Vendetta is his best yet. * Harlan Coben *All the Berry hallmarks are here: scale, scope, sweep, history - plus breathless second-by-second suspense. I love this guy. * Lee Child *Sexy, illuminating...my kind of thriller * Dan Brown on THE AMBER ROOM *In Malone, Berry has created a classic, complex hero * USA Today on THE CHARLEMAGNE PURSUIT *'Pure intrigue. Pure fun.' * Clive Cussler on Steve Berry *Action-packed, fast paced and engaging * Sunday Express on THE VENETIAN BETRAYAL *'Complex and fast-moving thriller writing, delivered with a great deal of dash, and shades of The Da Vinci Code' * Good Book Guide on THE TEMPLAR LEGACY *International intrigue, swashbuckling action, indestructible hero from the American South...Not to be missed. * Kirkus Reviews, on THE ROMANOV PROPHECY *

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Book SynopsisCritically acclaimed queen of psychological crime Sophie Hannah''s fifth suspense novel - a must-read for those who love Clare Mackintosh and Paula Hawkins.''Beautifully written'' Daily Express''Terrifying'' Heat Murder begins at home . . . TV producer Fliss Benson receives an anonymous card at work. The card has sixteen numbers on it, arranged in four rows of four - numbers that mean nothing to her.On the same day, Fliss finds out she''s going to be working on a documentary about miscarriages of justice involving cot-death mothers wrongly accused of murder. The documentary will focus on three women: Helen Yardley, Sarah Jaggard and Rachel Hines. All three women are now free, and the doctor who did her best to send them to prison for life, child protection zealot Dr Judith Duffy, is under investigation for misconduct. For reasons she has shared with nobody, this is the last project Fliss wants to bTrade ReviewWhen it comes to ingenious plots that twist and turn like a fairground rollercoaster few writers can match Sophie Hannah * Daily Express *This book's triumph is that it is not just a perfectly executed psychological thriller, but a pertinent meditation on society itself * Guardian *A remarkable novel, and an adventure to read . . . a first-class whodunnit that will keep you reading long into the night * Scotsman *Hannah is a master of intense psychological thrillers . . . Full of twists and turns, and terrifying, too * Heat *Enthrallingly Complex * Sunday Times *Hannah takes domestic scenarios, adds disquieting touches and turns up the suspense until you're checking under the bed for murders . . . it's this real-life research that helps make it so convincing - and so unsettling * Independent *Sophie Hannah has quickly established herself as a doyenne of the 'home horror' school of psychological tension, taking domestic situations and wringing from them dark, gothic thrills . . . Combining probability theory, poetry and murder, this is a densely plotted suspenser with a coded puzzle that would grace a Golden Age mystery * Financial Times *

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Book SynopsisHe thinks his secret is safe. But she knows the truth...My husband is a doctor. He''s smart and charming and everybody trusts him. Except me.On the surface, it looks like I have it all - the perfect marriage, the perfect husband, the perfect life. But it''s far from the truth.Doctor Drew Devlin is not the respectable figure he makes out to be. The reason we moved to this beautiful, old property with a gorgeous view of the sea was because we needed to put our past behind us. It should''ve been a fresh start for us both.Except I''ve discovered my husband has been lying to me again. He''s using the power he has in his job to mess with people''s lives, and to get exactly what he wants - no matter who it hurts.But he''s underestimated me. I''ve had plenty of time, in this big, isolated house, to think about all of his mistakes.And my husband has no idea what''s about to happen next...

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Book Synopsis''A brilliant blending of crime, mystery, and American history. Terrific entertainment''Stephen KingDarktown is a relentlessly gripping, highly intelligent crime novel set in Atlanta in 1948, following the city''s first black police force investigating a brutal murder against all the odds.''Crime fiction that melds an intense plot with fully realized characters''Daily MailAtlanta, 1948. In this city, all crime is black and white.On one side of the tracks are the rich, white neighbourhoods; on the other, Darktown, the African-American area guarded by the city''s first black police force of only eight men. These cops are kept near-powerless by the authorities: they can''t arrest white suspects; they can''t drive a squad car; they must operate out of a dingy basement.When a poor black woman is killed in Darktown having been last seen in a car with a rich white man, no one seems to care except for Boggs and Smith, two black cops from vastly different backgrounds. Pressured from all sides, they will risk their jobs, the trust of their community and even their own lives to investigate her death.Their efforts bring them up against a brutal old-school cop, Dunlow, who has long run Darktown as his own turf - but Dunlow''s idealistic young partner, Rakestraw, is a young progressive who may be willing to make allies across colour lines . . .Soon to be a major TV series from Jamie Foxx and Sony Pictures Television.Trade ReviewA brilliant blending of crime, mystery, and American history. Terrific entertainment. * Stephen King *Superb * Ken Follett *Mullen blends the classic ingredients of det-fic noir with a well-researched and searing portrayal of pre-civil rights racial division. Magnificent and shocking * Sunday Times *One incendiary image ignites the next in this highly combustible procedural, set in the city's rigidly segregated black neighborhoods during the pre-civil-rights era and written with a ferocious passion that'll knock the wind out of you. * New York Times *Fascinating, grim and unsettling, this is a story of violent and ingrained racism, political corruption, conspiracy and almost unbearable psychological pressure * Guardian *A terrific story that raises issues that have not vanished. -- Marcel Berlins * The Times *From the very first page of Darktown, I was stunned, mesmerized, and instantly a huge fan of Tom Mullen. Beyond the history and the thrilling mystery, the book's soul lies in the burgeoning partnership (and dare I say friendship) at the center of the book. It's a reminder of the ties that cut across race in America. There is nothing I love more in a book than hope. * Attica Locke, author of Black Water Rising *A complicated crime fiction that melds an intense plot with fully realized characters * Daily Mail *A fine, unflinching example of the increasingly widespread use of crime fiction to explore social issues; its plot is gripping -- AD Miller * The Economist *Fine Southern storytelling meets hard-boiled crime in a tale that connects an overlooked chapter of history to our own continuing struggles with race today * Charles Frazier, author of Cold Mountain *This page-turner reads like the best of James Ellroy * Publishers Weekly *With a masterly sense of place, it shines a light on an uncomfortable period of American race relations which mirrors the struggles it still faces today, making it both shocking and deeply relevant * Express *Mullen is skilled at bringing the past to life, both socially and visually . . . fans of well-written literary thrillers will want this expert example * Library Journal *I LOVED Darktown. It just grabbed and dragged me into such a brutal and little-known past. An ambitious and original tale of murder where the heat and brutality rise off the page in a cruel and divided city * Dreda Say Mitchell *Gripping . . . melds an intense plot with fully realised characters. * Associated Press *Mullen is a wonderful architect of intersecting plotlines and unexpected answers . . . Compelling works of fiction such as Mullen's walk a fine line between art that reminds us of horrors past and art that trades on them with pieces too unfinished to play with * Washington Post *A hard-boiled masterpiece . . brutal, harrowing, full of anger yet atmospheric, compelling and layered with hope. A hard as nails gem. * Weekend Sport *A novel that couldn't be timelier. * O Magazine *Extremely evocative in bringing the pre-civil rights South to life * Booklist *A gritty, beautifully written police procedural doubling as a searing indictment of the racial tensions that then and now bedevil American society * Irish Independent *Darktown is also immensely successful as both a thriller and a historical novel * Morning Star *This socially resonant and morally complex literary thriller is a vivid, smart, intricately plotted saga exploring race, law enforcement, and the uneven scales of justice. It is a book to make you think. * Crime Review *Sudden violence and a seeping sense of unease are leavened with glimpses of light; Darktown feels like a state of mind as much as a place, fighting for better times to come. * North and South Magazine *A terrific story that raises issues that have not yet vanished -- Marcel Berlins * The Times *This novel successfully combines the pleasures of the best crime fiction with a story that anatomises the kind of racial tensions that plague America today -- Nick Rennison * The Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisLouise never thought she''d be the sort of woman to have an affair. She''s a good wife, a good mother and a good daughter - even if she is far from happy.But everything changes when Louise crosses paths with Oscar, a man fifteen years her junior. She knows what they''re doing is wrong, but she just can''t stop...When odd messages begin to arrive, it seems clear that someone has been watching Louise, and that they know her secret.They don''t just want Louise to stop her affair with Oscar though - they want much more.And they will stop at nothing to get it.

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