Thriller / suspense fiction

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  • The Awakening

    Little, Brown Book Group The Awakening

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe bestselling author of the epic Chronicles of The One trilogy, returns with the first in a brand new trilogy where parallel worlds clash over the struggle between good and evil.

    4 in stock

    £9.49

  • The Stranger Beside Me

    Little, Brown Book Group The Stranger Beside Me

    3 in stock

    Book Synopsis''Families and friendships, secrets and lies, twists and turns and a shocker of an ending - I didn''t see that coming! Loved it'' JACKIE KABLER''I enjoyed this classy and twisty thriller. A great read, don''t miss it!'' B.A. PARIS''The definition of a trust no one, shifting sands novel with beautifully drawn characters and breath-taking reveals. Perfect domestic-noir crime. I bloody loved it!'' HELEN FIELDS''Tautly plotted, this is a breathlessly thrilling ride from a writer at the top of her game'' LISA BALLANTYNE''A beguiling tale with brooding undercurrents that unsettled and entertained me in equal measure. Engrossing and addictive'' MARION TODD''Another amazing book from Caroline England; so intriguing and beautifully written. A sheer pleasure to read'' AMANDA ROBSON''A cleverly woven plot leading to an incredible twist you won''t see coming!'' JEN FAULKNER'

    3 in stock

    £9.49

  • Diamond Hill

    Dialogue Diamond Hill

    2 in stock

    Book Synopsis''A rapid-fire debut with a cinematographer''s eye for detail... Fan strikes a deft balance between agile set-pieces and lingering beauty.'' Naoise Dolan ''A vivid, powerful portrait of a vanishing world.'' David Nicholls''Do you know what it was like here? You wouldn''t believe the glamour. We had our own film studio, redbrick houses for the stars, even Jackie Chan. Now look at us - the Hollywood of the Orient will soon be gone altogether.''1987, Hong Kong. Trying to outrun his demons, a young man who calls himself Buddha returns to the bustling place of his birth. He moves into a small Buddhist nunnery in the crumbling neighbourhood of Diamond Hill, where planes landing at the nearby airport fly so close overhead that travellers can see into the rooms of those below.As Buddha begins to care for the nuns and their neighbours, this pocket of the old city is vanishing. Even the fiery Iron Nun cannot prevTrade ReviewA rapid-fire debut with a cinematographer's eye for detail, Diamond Hill interrogates fate, memory and redemption at a filmic velocity befitting its setting in Hong Kong's former Hollywood. Fan strikes a deft balance between agile set-pieces and lingering beauty. -- Naoise DolanA vivid, powerful portrait of a vanishing world -- David NichollsThe best debut I've read in ages . . . The beauty and ugliness of life continually jostle as Buddha tries and often fails to do the right thing. There is a glorious luminosity to the writing and the reading experience is rather like looking into a kaleidoscope and giving it several twirls. I am very keen on swearing and especially enjoyed the vigorous and earthy cursing and the fascinating note at the end on Cantonese slang and profanities -- Cathy RentzenbrinkImmediately engaging and dynamic and with an eye for an image that could only belong to a poet -- Andrew McMillanRaw and authentic Hong Kong writing at its best. This book is exceptionally good -- Chris ThrallGripping and highly accomplished . . . a thoroughly enjoyable and profound exploration of powerlessness, identity and the evolution of a city * Guardian *Kit Fan plunges us face-first into the pungently sordid world of Diamond Hill in his debut novel . . . Fan is an exuberant chronicler of a lost time and place, delightedly preserving Cantonese slang and profanities . . . it's a timely consideration of Hong Kong's recent past * The Times *Fan creates a textured, unsettled portrait of a territory facing a decisive ending. The ethical conflict lies in whether to exploit the inevitable destruction . . . or commit to small, doomed acts of salvation. The dark drama that unfolds is an elegy to that vanished vanishing world * Wall Street Journal *Diamond Hill breathes beauty. Through quiet prose that speaks eloquently for itself, Kit Fan skilfully weaves a story of loss and of being lost; a story of tragic mistakes, which haunts the reader long after the final page has been turned -- Okechukwu Nzelu, author of The Private Joys of Nnenna MaloneyAn exhilarating and original tale, Diamond Hill marks award-winning Fan as a writer to watch * Cosmopolitan *Deeply evocative... Engaging, provocative, thoroughly compelling, Diamond Hill is written with the dexterity and lyricality of a poet, whose first novel leaves us excited for what may come next * Yorkshire Times *Kit Fan's admirable debut novel Diamond Hill gives us the heart and soul of Hong Kong. Fan captures, with profound empathy, the temporary and precarious nature of the city. His motley crew-a former heroin addict, Buddhist nuns and prostitutes who have fallen from grace, a teenage gangster girl who runs a triad drug operation, among others-inhabit their Kowloon village before time destroys it . . . Despite disappearance and destiny, memory preserves the city's past along with the Cantonese language in all its rich expressiveness and slang. We look forward to more from this author. -- XU XI, author of Habit of a Foreign Sky, The Unwalled City, Dear Hong Kong, Insignificance: Hong Kong StoriesGleams with pleasurable insights... Memorable moments are sketched by a poet's hand * South China Morning Post *Fan resurrects the neighbourhood as it would have looked in 1987, a decade before Britain's handover of Hong Kong to China - a precarious maze of shacks and open gutters, shaken constantly by the rumblings of the planes flying close overhead from nearby Kai Tak Airport * The Straits Times *Fan deftly mixes the sacred with the profane, often on the same page. Just when you decide there's no room for holiness amid the wreckage, you realize there may in fact be no other option * Kirkus Reviews *Fan's evocative debut portrays a Hong Kong in transition... and brings poetic language and moving tributes to descriptions of the lost neighbourhood. The novel's aching beauty makes an effective argument for remembering * Publishers Weekly *

    2 in stock

    £9.49

  • We Burn Daylight

    Random House USA Inc We Burn Daylight

    1 in stock

    1 in stock

    £13.49

  • Wingfield R Winter Frost

    Transworld Publishers Ltd Wingfield R Winter Frost

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisPossibly the most accurate picture of police work in crime fiction today An absolute cracker' Mike RipleyDenton is having more than its fair share of crime. A serial killer is murdering local prostitutes; a man demolishing his garden shed uncovers a long-buried skeleton; there is an armed robbery at a local minimart and a ram raid at a jewellers.But Detective Inspector Jack Frost''s main concern is for the safety of a missing eight-year-old. And soon after another girl is reported missing, her body is found . . . raped and strangled. Then Frost''s prime suspect hangs himself in his cell, leaving a note blaming Frost for driving him to suicide. Frost may be coarse, insubordinate and fearless. But he's also in serious trouble.Trade ReviewFrost is a splendid creation, a cross between Rumpole and Colombo * The Times *R.D.Wingfield has created possibly the most accurate picture of police work in crime fiction today... Winter Frost is an absolute cracker -- Mike Ripley, Sherlock HolmesIf you enjoy crime fiction at all, read this. If you've never read a crime novel in your life, start with this one * Morning Star *

    2 in stock

    £10.44

  • Transworld Publishers Ltd Remote Control

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisTough, resourceful, ruthless - as an SAS trooper, Nick Stone was one of the best. Now he''s back on the streets. After a botched mission, the Regiment no longer want his services. But British Intelligence does - as a deniable operator. It''s the dirtiest job in a very, very dirty world.In Washington DC, it''s about to get dirtier still. On the apparently routine tail of two terrorists, he discovers the bodies of an ex-SAS officer and his family. Soon he''s on the run with the lone survivor of the bloodbath - a seven year old girl. And whilst she can identify the killers, only Stone can keep them at bay - and solve a mystery whose genesis takes him back to the most notorious SAS mission in recent history...Remote Control is the first of Andy McNab''s blistering Nick Stone thrillers - bestsellers whose landscape is so compellingly close to the truth that they had to be vetted by the Ministry of Defence, and could only be published as fiction...Trade ReviewIt's a corker * Independent *An enjoyably gritty thriller * The Scotsman *Proceeds with a testosterone surge * Daily Telegraph *When it comes to thrills, he's Forsyth class * Mail on Sunday *McNab is the best suspense thriller writer to put pen to paper since Alistair MacLean -- STEPHEN COONTS

    2 in stock

    £10.44

  • Last Light

    Transworld Publishers Ltd Last Light

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisNick Stone - deniable operator for British Intelligence - has been assigned to carry out an officially-sanctioned assassination. When he realizes who the target is, he refuses. But he is then given a chilling ultimatum: fly to Central America and finish the job, or the eleven-year-old orphan in his care will get killed.Stone arrives in sweltering Panama close to breaking point. His life is in pieces, but things only get worse when he finds himself caught at the centre of a lethal conspiracy involving Columbian guerrillas. Hundreds of innocent lives are at stake. Their only chance of rescue is Stone. But he has a critically injured friend to rescue, miles of dense rainforest to navigate and the toughest decision of his life to make...Trade ReviewA heart-thumping read * Daily Express *McNab is a terrific novelist. When it comes to thrills, he's Forsyth class * Mail on Sunday *McNab’s great asset is that the heart of his fiction is not fiction: other thriller writers do their research, but he has actually been there * The Sunday Times *

    2 in stock

    £9.49

  • The Widow

    Transworld Publishers Ltd The Widow

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, AND RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK''If you liked GONE GIRL and THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN, you might want to pick up THE WIDOW by Fiona Barton. Engrossing. Suspenseful'' Stephen KingWe''ve all seen him: the man - the monster - staring from the front page of every newspaper, accused of a terrible crime.But what about her: the woman who grips his arm on the courtroom stairs - the wife who stands by him?Jean Taylor''s life was blissfully ordinary. Nice house, nice husband. Glen was all she''d ever wanted: her Prince Charming.Until he became that man accused, that monster on the front page. Jean was married to a man everyone thought capable of unimaginable evil.But now Glen is dead and she''s alone for the first time, free to tell her story on her own terms.Jean Taylor is going to tell us what she knows.***** ''The book really got undTrade ReviewFeted as this year’s The Girl on the Train * OBSERVER *The big thriller of the year * STYLIST *The ultimate psychological thriller. Barton carefully unspools this dark, intimate tale of a terrible crime, a stifling marriage, and the lies spouses tell not just to each other, but to themselves in order to make it through. The ending totally blew me away. * LISA GARDNER *The most buzzed about book of 2016 * HEAT *Stunning from start to finish. I devoured it in one sitting. The best book I've read this year. If you liked GONE GIRL, you'll love this. Fiona Barton is a major new talent. * M J Arlidge *An unsettling, compulsive tale * GOOD HOUSEKEEPING *Dark, compelling and utterly unputdownable. My book of the year so far * C. L. Taylor, author of THE ACCIDENT and THE LIE *A book you’ll drop everything to whip through * GLAMOUR *A cleverly conceived, interesting novel * LITERARY REVIEW *A complex, intriguing heroine and a dark, unsettling story makes this a real page-turner. * Woman & Home *A skilful, tautly written thriller * RED *She tells her tale with a realism and restraint that add to its shattering impact * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *‘A brilliant, enthralling debut’ * Jill Mansell *A terrifically chilling exploration of the darkness at the heart of a seemingly ordinary marriage, the life of quiet desperation behind a neat suburban door. Gripping and horribly plausible * Tammy Cohen *A terrifically chilling exploration of the darkness at the heart of a seemingly ordinary marriage, the life of quiet desperation behind a neat suburban door. Gripping and horribly plausible * Tammy Cohen *Gritty, emotional and so believable * ESSENTIALS *Next year’s The Girl on the Train * THE BOOKSELLER *The Widow is generating a huge buzz * SUNDAY MAIL *Will keep you gripped till the end * CANDIS *A highly enjoyable first novel... Gripping * READER’S DIGEST *

    1 in stock

    £10.44

  • The Suspect

    Transworld Publishers Ltd The Suspect

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisFiona Barton's debut, The Widow, was a Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller, and has been published in thirty-seven countries and optioned for television. Her second novel, The Child, and her third, The Suspect, were both bestsellers. Born in Cambridge, Fiona currently lives on the south coast in West Sussex.Previously, she was a senior writer at the Daily Mail, news editor at the Daily Telegraph, and chief reporter at the Mail on Sunday, where she won Reporter of the Year at the British Press Awards.While working as a journalist, Fiona reported on many high-profile criminal cases and developed a fascination with watching those involved, their body language and verbal tics. She interviewed people at the heart of these crimes, from the guilty to their families, as well as those on the periphery, and found it was those just outside the spotlight who interested her most...Trade ReviewUtterly engrossing…I lived inside this book for two days—and I’m still thinking about it. Superb! * Shari Lapena, bestselling author of THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR *A fast-paced whodunnit with heart, characters I feel I know and a deliciously dark twist. Superb writing, often blackly funny, and a scene that made me cry into my pillow. * Gillian McAllister, Sunday Times bestselling author of EVERYTHING BUT THE TRUTH *A terrific read - I loved The Suspect. Rich story-telling, beautifully paced and with characters that linger long after the final page. Readers are in for a treat. * Renée Knight, bestselling author of DISCLAIMER *Intelligent, insightful and compelling. A clever, twisting whodunnit that delivers an emotional punch. I loved it. * C. L. Taylor, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE MISSING *Fiona Barton is a master of ‘just one more chapter’ and kept me reading late into the night, unable to look away. The Suspect is a wonderfully human thriller, with characters I believed entirely and a crime that got right under my skin. * Holly Seddon, bestselling author of TRY NOT TO BREATHE *

    1 in stock

    £7.59

  • Local Gone Missing

    Transworld Publishers Ltd Local Gone Missing

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisFiona Barton's debut, The Widow, was a Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller, and has been published in thirty-seven countries and optioned for television. Her second novel, The Child, and her third, The Suspect, were both bestsellers. Born in Cambridge, Fiona currently lives on the south coast in West Sussex.Previously, she was a senior writer at the Daily Mail, news editor at the Daily Telegraph, and chief reporter at the Mail on Sunday, where she won Reporter of the Year at the British Press Awards.While working as a journalist, Fiona reported on many high-profile criminal cases and developed a fascination with watching those involved, their body language and verbal tics. She interviewed people at the heart of these crimes, from the guilty to their families, as well as those on the periphery, and found it was those just outside the spotlight who interested her most...Trade ReviewFiona Barton is a brilliant storyteller, a master of plot and character. I absolutely loved this smart, twisty novel! * Shari Lapena *In the community of Ebbing, Fiona Barton has created a town full of suspense and a cast of characters with so many reasons to keep secrets buried deep. A dark and twisty read. * Nita Prose, bestselling author of THE MAID *Tense and full of reveals and twists. This compulsively dark mystery is a joy to read. Fiona Barton never disappoints! * Lesley Kara, bestselling author of THE RUMOUR *'I am a huge Fiona Barton fan and she just keeps getting better! I was completely swept up in this story of a seaside town full of dark secrets - the pace was perfect, the characters so skilfully drawn and the ending was masterful. I loved it!' * Katherine Faulkner, bestselling author of GREENWICH PARK *A fab, twisty-turny mystery * The Sun *

    2 in stock

    £8.54

  • The Scent of Death

    Transworld Publishers Ltd The Scent of Death

    2 in stock

    Book Synopsis* Don''t miss ''THE CHEMISTRY OF DEATH'' TV SERIES - now streaming on Paramount+ * Adapted from The Chemistry of Death and Written in Bone - starring Harry Treadaway as Dr David Hunter''A superbly strong read'' The Times What began as a straightforward case is about to become a twisted nightmare . . . Once a busy hospital, St Jude''s now stands derelict, awaiting demolition.When a partially mummified corpse is found in the building''s cavernous loft, forensics expert Dr David Hunter is called in to take a look. He can''t say how long the body''s been there, but he is certain it''s that of a young woman. And that she was pregnant.Then part of the attic floor collapses, revealing another of the hospital''s secrets: a bricked-up chamber with beds inside. And some of them are still occupied.And it soon becomes clear that St Jude''s hasn''t claimed its last victim . . .ChilTrade ReviewSimon Beckett’s sixth novel featuring the forensic anthropologist David Hunter is arguably his best . . . a superbly strong read. -- Marcel Berlins * THE TIMES *Beckett's masterful storytelling and macabre forensic details make his novels utterly chilling reads. -- TESS GERRITSEN

    2 in stock

    £8.99

  • Long Time Lost

    Faber & Faber Long Time Lost

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisNick Miller and his team provide a unique and highly illegal service, relocating at-risk individuals across Europe with new identities and new lives. Nick excels at what he does for a reason: he''s spent years living in the shadows under an assumed name. But when Nick steps in to prevent the attempted murder of witness-in-hiding Kate Sutherland on the Isle of Man, he triggers a chain of events with devastating consequences for everyone he protects - because Nick and Kate share a common enemy in Connor Lane, a man who will stop at nothing to get what he wants, even if it means tearing Nick''s entire network apart.

    3 in stock

    £10.44

  • The Paper Men

    Faber & Faber The Paper Men

    2 in stock

    Book Synopsis''A complex literary comedy from an extraordinarily powerful writer,.'' Malcolm Bradbury''The great unbreakable wild horse of the 1960s British literary stable.'' Rose Tremain''Rich as a compost heap.'' Melvyn BraggJoin an eccentric novelist on the run from his obsessive would-be biographer in this comic farce by the radical Nobel Laureate and author of Lord of the Flies. Why should I conceal the fact that I had found a full professor of Eng. Lit. rifling my dustbin?Fame, fortune, alcoholism, a failing marriage: for novelist Wilfred Barclay, his final unbearable irritation is his would-be-biographer, the young academic Professor Rick L. Tucker, who is determined to become The Barclay Man. Locked in a lethal relationship, the two men stumble across Europe, shedding wives, self-respect and identities in a game of literary cat and mouse - and the climax of their odyssey, when it comes, i

    2 in stock

    £9.49

  • The Revenge of Rita Marsh

    Faber & Faber The Revenge of Rita Marsh

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisPayback is a killer . . . ''This book was brilliant! . . . Rita is so complex and intriguing. I binged it!'' 5* reader review''Powerful . . . a first class thriller.'' 5* NetGalley review''I could not put this down.'' 5* NetGalley review Rita Marsh is a good person. By day, she runs a care home, looking after the elderly and infirm. By night, she's a vigilante, posing online as young girls and snaring the men who prey on them, exposing them for what they are. Rita has successfully kept her two lives separate for years. But when an old classmate returns from her past, her two worlds start to collide. With both of her selves unravelling, Rita will have to choose between justice and revenge. Is she a force for good or will she become someone to fear?Everyone is talking about The Revenge of Rita Marsh: ''I devoured it.'' CHRIS

    2 in stock

    £16.99

  • Geneva

    Faber & Faber Geneva

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisLoved it!! Gripping from first page to last, there is no let up!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review''Absolutely fantastic debut novel. Intelligent thriller, great twists, strong women . . . Loved it!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader reviewThe twists are fast and furious. What an ending. Be still my racing heart!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader reviewDISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVOURITE THRILLER Nobel Prize-winning scientist Sarah Collier has started to show the same tell-tale signs of Alzheimer's disease as her father: memory loss, even blackouts. So she is reluctant to accept the invitation to be the guest of honour at a prestigious biotech conference until her husband Daniel, a neuroscientist, persuades her that the publicity storm will be worth it. The technology being unveiled at this conference could revolutionise medicine forever. More than that, it could sa

    1 in stock

    £15.29

  • Platform Seven

    Faber & Faber Platform Seven

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisAS SEEN ON ITVXOVER HALF A MILLION COPIES OF APPLE TREE YARD SOLDThe perfect thriller.' StylistScarily plausible . . . desperately moving.' GuardianGripping.' Good HousekeepingThe novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Platform Seven at 4am: Peterborough Railway Station is deserted. The man crossing the covered walkway on this freezing November morning is confident he's alone. As he sits on the metal bench at the far end of the platform it is clear his choice is strategic he's as far away from the night staff as he can get.What the man doesn't realise is that he has company. Lisa Evans knows what he has decided. She knows what he is about to do as she tries and fails to stop him walking to the platform edge.Two deaths on Platform Seven. Two fatalities in eighteen months - surely they're connected?No one is more desperate to understand what

    2 in stock

    £9.49

  • The End of the Web

    British Library Publishing The End of the Web

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisLeo Selver, a middle-aged antiques dealer, is stunned when the beautiful and desirable Judy Latimer shows an interest in him. Soon they are lying in each other's arms, unaware that this embrace will be their last. This exhilarating and innovative thriller was first published in 1976.

    3 in stock

    £7.59

  • Relic

    John Murray Press Relic

    3 in stock

    Book Synopsis'The Norwegian Da Vinci Code'Trade ReviewPraise for THE GUARDIANS OF THE COVENANT:'A complex and fast-paced conspiracy thriller of Old Norse myth, Ancient Egyptian superstition and Christian secret societies. With codes, runes, hidden maps, archaic symbols, it's a treat for all fans of Steve Berry, Raymond Khoury and Dan Brown!' * Kate Mosse, author of LABYRINTH *

    3 in stock

    £9.49

  • The Scorpion Archipelago

    Andrews UK Limited The Scorpion Archipelago

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £10.79

  • First Tracks

    Canongate Books First Tracks

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisSki patroller Greta Westerlind discovers there''s a darker side to the glamorous skiers'' paradise of Aspen in this intriguing thriller.When experienced ski patroller Greta Westerlind awakes in hospital having almost been killed in an avalanche, she is devastated to learn that her close friend, bond trader Warren McGovern, perished in the slide. With no memory of the incident, Greta is at a loss to explain why the two of them were skiing in such lethal terrain in the first place.As she struggles to unlock her memories as to what really happened that day, a series of strange and menacing incidents convinces Greta that someone means to harm her. Then a young woman disappears, and events take a terrifying new twist .

    2 in stock

    £19.94

  • A Matter of Death and Life

    Canongate Books A Matter of Death and Life

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisMaster thief, rogue and chancer Gideon Sable is back for another fast-paced supernatural heist - and this time he has the vault of a Las Vegas casino in his sights.Judi Rifkin is one of the world''s most successful collectors of the weird and unnatural. In a London underworld filled with criminals with very special talents, Judi is a force to be reckoned with.And Gideon Sable - thief, rogue and chancer - owes her a very large favour.Judi makes him an offer he can''t refuse: steal her the legendary Masque of Ra, kept safe in a Las Vegas casino, and she''ll wipe the slate clean.This isn''t Gideon''s first heist by a long shot. But with old grudges threatening to cloud his judgment, an unpredictable crew who don''t entirely trust each other and a formidable supernatural security team guarding his target, this job might be a gamble too far . . .A Matter of Death and Life is the sequel to The Best Thing You Can Steal,

    3 in stock

    £19.94

  • The Ritual Bath

    Headline Publishing Group The Ritual Bath

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisWhen the call comes in, Detective Peter Decker can hardly believe it. A rape at the yeshiva up in the canyon and hill country behind Los Angeles? True, there had been some recent anti-Semitic vandalism but never any violence. Not only that, but this was a strict Orthodox Jewish community, self-enclosed and suspicious of outsiders. Not much chance they''d co-operate with the police. And he is right - as Rina Lazarus, the frustratingly fascinating young widow who found the victim proves when she talks about her world. Outsider he may be, but Decker has a feeling in his policeman''s bones that the cost of privacy to this determined community could be murderously high...

    3 in stock

    £9.49

  • Early One Morning

    Headline Publishing Group Early One Morning

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisIn the flamboyant Twenties, Englishman William Grover-Williams and Frenchman Robert Benoist were fierce rivals racing their elegant Bugattis on the glittering European race circuits. Not only is the World Championship in their sights, but they have both fallen for the sensuous charms of the extravagantly beautiful Eve Aubicq. But when war breaks out, everything changes. Paris is in the iron-grip of German occupation and Robert and William join the Special Operations Executive to help the French Resistance undermine the brutal occupying regime. Their missions involve utmost courage and daring in the face of the horrors of war. Based on a true story of British covert activity and the French Resistance during the Second World War, this is a gripping novel of heroism, self-sacrifice, love and betrayal.Trade ReviewIn the Roaring Twenties an Englishman and a Frenchman were fierce rivals not only on the European race circuits but also for the sensuous Eve Aubicq. When war breaks out both sign up for missions in Occupied France. They cause havoc to the Nazis until their cover is blown and they are captured and tortured. This is an acclaimed novel of heroism, self-sacrifice, love and betrayal.

    5 in stock

    £9.99

  • Drop Dead Gorgeous

    Little, Brown Book Group Drop Dead Gorgeous

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisSomeone was trying to kill her - again. As a former cheerleader, Blair Mallory was accustomed to jealousy, but really, you''d think people would get over it. Blair is immersed in her wedding plans when someone tries to run her over. Her fiance, police lieutenant Wyatt Bloodsworth, thinks the episode was just an accident, but Blair knows the attempt was deliberate - and just the beginning...Trade ReviewYou can always count on three things with a Linda Howard book: suspense that'll keep you on the edge of your seat; an alpha male hero to die for; and super-steamy sex. * (Bella) *Linda Howard is a superbly original storyteller. * (Iris Johansen) *

    2 in stock

    £10.44

  • Fantasy In Death

    Little, Brown Book Group Fantasy In Death

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe new and reissued J. D. Robb classic from the 'In Death' series, where a game of life and death has gone terribly wrong . . .

    1 in stock

    £9.49

  • The Kings Assassin

    Little, Brown Book Group The Kings Assassin

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisAD 1215: The year of Magna Carta- and Robin Hood''s greatest battleThe yoke of tyrannyKing John is scheming to reclaim his ancestral lands in Europe, raising the money for new armies by bleeding dry peasants and nobles alike, not least the Earl of Locksley - the former outlaw Robin Hood - and his loyal man Sir Alan Dale.The call to armsAs rebellion brews across the country and Robin Hood and his men are dragged into the war against the French in Flanders, a plan is hatched that will bring the former outlaws and their families to the brink of catastrophe - a plan to kill the King.The roar of revolutionEngland explodes into bloody civil war and Alan and Robin must decide who to trust - and who to slaughter. And while Magna Carta might be the answer their prayers for peace, first they will have to force the King to submit to the will of his people . . .

    3 in stock

    £9.49

  • Shatter Joseph OLoughlin

    Little, Brown Book Group Shatter Joseph OLoughlin

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisA stunning psychological thriller - a truly gripping read from one of the most brilliant crime authors of today

    2 in stock

    £9.49

  • The Deserter

    Little, Brown Book Group The Deserter

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis***The first in a new series from America''s Greatest Living Thriller Writer.***Military cop Scott Brodie is the guy you send in when the other guys can''t solve a case. Now he''s on the hunt for a dangerous ex-Delta Force deserter named Kyle Mercer, and may have met his match.When Delta Force Captain Kyle Mercer disappeared from his post in Afghanistan, a video released by his Taliban captors made international headlines. But circumstances were murky: Did Mercer desert before he was captured? Then a second video sent to Mercer''s Army commanders leaves no doubt: the trained assassin and keeper of classified Army intelligence has willfully disappeared.When Mercer is spotted a year later in Caracas, Venezuela, top military brass task Scott Brodie and Maggie Taylor of the Criminal Investigation Division to fly to Venezuela and bring Mercer back to America-dead or alive. Brodie knows this is a difficult mission, made more difficult by his new partnTrade ReviewAn outstanding thriller . . . authentic detail, lively dialogue, a vividly drawn setting, and an exhilerating plot * Publishers Weekly *If you like your thrillers fast-paced, intelligent, tough and good to the last drop, The Deserter is right up your alley. An unrelenting edge-of-your-seat ride from America's foremost storyteller, and son. * New York Journal of Books *The Deserter is rich with Nelson DeMille's customary dry humor, clever banter and sardonic commentary. Nelson DeMille and his son Alex have written a fast-paced, suspenseful and interesting thriller. * Washington Times *This book grabs you from the start and doesn't let you go until the last page. Nelson and Alex have created a suspense tale that causes the reader to experience so much tension, you'll start to wonder just how far the rubber band can extend. * Suspense Magazine *With ripped-from-the-headlines appeal, an exotic and dangerous locale, and the hairpin twists and inimitable humor that are signature DeMille, The Deserter is the first in a timely and thrilling new series * The Real Book Spy (blog) *

    1 in stock

    £10.44

  • A Killer In Winter The Ninth Matthew Bartholomew

    Little, Brown Book Group A Killer In Winter The Ninth Matthew Bartholomew

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisFor the twentieth anniversary of the start of the Matthew Bartholomew series, Sphere is delighted to reissue all of the medieval monk''s cases with beautiful new series-style covers.------------------------------------The winter of 1353 has been appallingly wet, there is a fever outbreak amongst the poorer townspeople and the country is not yet fully recovered from the aftermath of the plague. The increasing reputation and wealth of the Cambridge colleges are causing dangerous tensions between the town, Church and University. Matthew Bartholomew is called to look into the deaths of three members of the University of who died from drinking poisoned wine, and soon he stumbles upon criminal activities that implicate his relatives, friends and colleagues - so he must solve the case before matters in the town get out of hand...As Christmas of 1354 approaches, the town is gripped by the worst blizzards in living memory. AsTrade Review[A] richly imagined world of colourful medieval society and irresistible monkish sleuthing - Good Book GuideSusanna Gregory writes with fluency and energy, avoids archaic vocabulary, despite her 14th-century setting and, having had a career as an academic, bases the stories in this enjoyable series on careful research - Literary ReviewA first-rate treat for mystery lovers - Historical Novels ReviewSusanna Gregory has an extraordinary ability to conjure up a strong sense of time and place - Choice

    3 in stock

    £9.49

  • The Stalker

    Little, Brown Book Group The Stalker

    2 in stock

    Book Synopsis''Immensely exciting and atmospheric'' ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH''Move over Rebus'' Daily Mail''Exciting, pacy, authentic''ANGELA MARSONS''Convincing Glaswegian atmosphere and superior writing''The Times Don''t miss Alex Gray''s latest novel - WHEN SHADOWS FALL is out now in paperback It doesn''t matter whether you''ve read them all or whether you''re discovering this bestselling series for the first time, this Lorimer mystery is the perfect winter read to cozy up with _________________________A murder on their doorstepA case that''s too close to home . . . The body of a young woman has been discovered in Bellahouston park, the second in a matter of months. It''s clear to Detective Superintendent William Lorimer of Police Scotland that they have a repeat killer on their hands, who is sure to strike again.Lucky for DSI Lorimer tTrade ReviewEerie, psychological and easy to delve into * Woman *

    2 in stock

    £9.49

  • Single A totally gripping psychological thriller

    Little, Brown Book Group Single A totally gripping psychological thriller

    2 in stock

    Book Synopsis''I keep feeling like I''m being watched - dropping the boys off at school, choosing wine at the supermarket - but when I turn around there''s nobody there...''When single mother Darcy''s son falls from a rope bridge at a local playground, life stands still. She clutches his small, limp body, frozen, until a pair of strong hands push her aside, and she watches as George, a local doctor, saves her son''s life.George is a single parent too, and with his twinkling hazel eyes, easy charm, and lack of wedding band is almost too good to be true, but coffee becomes lunch, lunch becomes dinner, and soon they can''t go an evening without seeing each other. When he invites her to move into his beautiful home with its sprawling garden for her boys, Darcy doesn''t hesitate.But as Darcy is settling in, she receives a bunch of flowers with a chilling message. George says they''re from an obsessed ex-girlfriend, Opal, and days later Opal turns up at Darcy''s son''s f

    2 in stock

    £9.49

  • The Mitford Secret

    Little, Brown Book Group The Mitford Secret

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisTHE MITFORDS AT WARIt''s 1941, and the Mitford household is splintered by the vicissitudes of war. To bring the clan together - maybe for one last time - Deborah invites them to Chatsworth for Christmas, along with a selection of society''s most impressive and glamorous guests, as well as old family friend Louisa Cannon, a private detective.One night, a psychic arrives, and to liven things up Deborah agrees she may host a séance. But entertainment turns to dark mystery as the psychic reveals that a maid was murdered in this very same house - and she can prove it.Louisa steps forward to try to solve the cold case. But with a house full of people who want nothing more than to bury their secrets, will she be able to unmask the murderer? And how deep does the truth lie?PRAISE FOR THE MITFORD MURDERS SERIES''A glittering, entertaining, perfectly formed whodunnit''Adele Parks''Exactly the sort of book you might enjoy with t

    4 in stock

    £9.49

  • Firefight

    Little, Brown Book Group Firefight

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe unmissable new Victor novel from bestseller Tom Wood, master of the assassin thriller.

    7 in stock

    £9.86

  • Bad News A Zack Walker Mystery 4

    Orion Publishing Co Bad News A Zack Walker Mystery 4

    5 in stock

    Book Synopsis*THIS BOOK WAS PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED IN THE USA UNDER THE TITLE STONE RAIN*Zack Walker Mystery #4Journalist Zack Walker has a dangerous habit of finding deadly stories. But this is one his good friend Trixie Snelling doesn''t want told. It turns out Trixie has her fair share of skeletons in her closet and, as Zack discovers, a dead body in her basement.With other journalists circling the story - and no sign of Trixie, who has gone missing - Zack could find himself implicated in a murder, unless he finds out the truth fast. The bad news is: it will cost him his job, and teach him that everything he knows about his friend, his town, and even his marriage, is a lie. The good news? It hasn''t cost him his life . . . yet.Trade ReviewBarclay has a fine ear for dialogue, especially in scenes with Zack and his family, and his expert blend of humor and suspense make this a well-constructed, often witty mystery that's sure to please - Publishers WeeklyDelightful characters and a clever plot created with thoughtful and skilled writing . . . dare we hope for a second encounter? - WASHINGTON TIMES on BAD MOVEHis great talent is to infuse the most everyday things with extraordinary menace - DAILY MAIL

    5 in stock

    £9.99

  • Robert Ludlums The Ares Decision

    Orion Publishing Co Robert Ludlums The Ares Decision

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe brand new Covert-One thriller from a master storyteller and global bestseller.When a US Special Forces team is wiped out by a group of normally peaceful farmers in Uganda, Covert-One operative Jon Smith is sent to investigate. Video of the attack shows even women and children possessing almost supernatural speed and strength, consumed with a rage that makes them immune to pain, fear and all but the most devastating injuries.Smith finds evidence of a parasitic infection that for centuries has been causing violent insanity and then going dormant. This time, though, it''s different. And as Smith and his team are cut off from all outside support, they begin to suspect that forces much closer to home are in play...

    1 in stock

    £10.44

  • Silent Partner Alex Delaware series Book 4 A

    Headline Publishing Group Silent Partner Alex Delaware series Book 4 A

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisSILENT PARTNER is a sophisticated, multi-layered and absorbing thriller from international bestseller Jonathan Kellerman, author of KILLER and BREAKDOWN, perfect for fans of Harlan Coben and James Patterson. ''A complex and haunting story of tangled personalities, deeply buried family secrets, and of violence lying thinly under the surface . . . hits the reader right between the eyes'' (Los Angeles Times Book Review)Dr Sharon Ransom is the most beautiful woman in the room; she''s also the most troubled. So when former lover, psychologist Alex Delaware, bumps into her at a lavish LA cocktail party, though still attracted to her, fear of reviving unhappy memories prevents him from offering the help she seems so desperate for. Hours later, Sharon''s body is discovered with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Tortured by guilt, Alex wants answers. As his investigation begins, dark memories of his past with Sharon emerge, and a present full of madness, muTrade Review'Sophisticated, cleverly plotted and satisfying' * Sunday Telegraph *'High-octane entertainment' * The Times *'Exceptionally exciting' * New York Times *'Ingenious and horrifying' * The Sunday Times *

    1 in stock

    £9.49

  • Private Eyes Alex Delaware series Book 6 An

    Headline Publishing Group Private Eyes Alex Delaware series Book 6 An

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisComplex and compelling, PRIVATE EYES is a formidable thriller from the internationally bestselling Jonathan Kellerman, author of KILLER and BREAKDOWN, and perfect for fans of Harland Coben and Patricia Cornwell. ''A thriller which gives your wits a work-out. Endlessly intriguing; as good as they come'' (Literary Review)Psychologist Alex Delaware regards Melissa Dickinson as one of his greatest achievements. A tormented seven year old when she first appeared in his LA surgery, two years on she was fully recovered. Years later, Melissa contacts Alex, desperate for him to help her mother, Gina. Gina was a budding Hollywood starlet until a vicious acid attack left her disfigured. Crippled with fear, Gina has hidden from the world for two decades. But before Alex can help, she disappears. Now Alex is locked in a search leading him into a grotesque labyrinth of hidden histories and desires . . .Trade Review'Sophisticated, cleverly plotted and satisfying' * Sunday Telegraph *'High-octane entertainment' * The Times *'Exceptionally exciting' * New York Times *'Ingenious and horrifying' * The Sunday Times *

    2 in stock

    £9.49

  • Shibumi

    Headline Publishing Group Shibumi

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisTHERE''S ONLY ONE ASSASSIN YOU CAN TRUST.Half German, half Russian, Nicholai Hel was raised by a Japanese general and survived Hiroshima to become a mystic, a master of the senses, and the most deadly assassin in the world.Nicholai has left his past behind him to live a life of isolation in a remote mountain fortress, determined to attain a state of effortless perfection known as shibumi. Then Hannah Stern arrives at his door.Hannah needs protection from a sinister organization known as the Mother Company. But, as Hel knows all too well, they are not easy to escape. And now they''re coming after him too. The battle lines are drawn: ruthless power and corruption on one side, and on the other...shibumi.''One hell of a pleasure to read.'' Washington Post''Riveting... storytelling by a genuinely original author.'' The Chicago TribuneTrade ReviewOne hell of a pleasure to read. * The Washington Post *Trevanian has both wit and intelligence... Something for everyone. * New York Times *...Riveting... storytelling by a genuinely original author. * The Chicago Tribune *

    7 in stock

    £10.44

  • The Ladykiller

    Headline Publishing Group The Ladykiller

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisHe''s every woman''s worst nightmare...THE LADYKILLER is the first book in the DI Kate Burrows series: the only time the ''undisputed queen of crime writing'' (Guardian) and Sunday Times bestseller Martina Cole has written from the perspective of the Old Bill. A killer is on the loose. It''s up to DI Kate Burrows to stop him.But Kate has a problem. The Grantley Ripper has attacked the daughter of one of London''s most infamous gangsters, Patrick Kelly, and now Kate''s investigation, along with her heart, are dangerously entwined with him.As the worlds of crime and law collide, will Kate take down the Ladykiller, or will he be her undoing?Her unique take on London''s criminal underworld will have you hooked, so don''t miss the rest of the DI Kate Burrows series, BROKEN, HARDGIRLS and DAMAGEDTrade Review'Right from the start [Cole] has enjoyed unqualified approval for her distinctive and powerfully written fiction' The Times Intensely readable Guardian 'Martina Cole explores the shady criminal underworld, a setting she is fast making her own' Sunday Express 'Utterly compelling' Mirror 'The story will grip you from the first pages' Best 'Gritty novel from an author who knows intimately the world she writes about' Express 'Cole is brilliant at portraying the good among the bad, and vice versa, so until the very end we never quite know who to trust. This is the very stuff that makes her so compelling' Daily Mirror

    7 in stock

    £10.44

  • The Jump

    Headline Publishing Group The Jump

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisYou might break out, but you''ll never be free...Filled with shocking twists, THE JUMP by the ''undisputed queen of crime writing'' (Guardian) and Sunday Times No.1 bestseller Martina Cole is a compelling thriller that tells a dark and dangerous story of a desperate wife with a husband behind bars...Donna Brunos will do anything for her husband. Including breaking him out of prison.She believes her beloved Georgio when he tells her he''s been framed for armed robbery. But planning the jump opens Donna''s eyes to a shocking world where the man she married is not who he seems.For more compelling novels about life on the inside, be sure to read Martina Cole''s FACELESS, TWO WOMEN and THE GOOD LIFETrade Review'Cole is brilliant at portraying the good among the bad, and vice versa, so until the very end we never quite know who to trust. This is the very stuff that makes her so compelling' Daily Mirror 'Right from the start [Cole] has enjoyed unqualified approval for her distinctive and powerfully written fiction' The Times Intensely readable Guardian 'Martina Cole explores the shady criminal underworld, a setting she is fast making her own' Sunday Express 'Utterly compelling' Mirror 'The story will grip you from the first pages' Best 'Gritty novel from an author who knows intimately the world she writes about' Express

    2 in stock

    £11.69

  • Kingdom of Darkness WildeChase 10

    Headline Publishing Group Kingdom of Darkness WildeChase 10

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisFull of his trademark action, thrills and humour, this is Andy McDermott''s 10th novel featuring his brilliant series leads, Nina Wilde and Eddie Chase.1943 - Occupied GreeceThe mission was simple: round up any hidden Jews. But beneath an isolated farmhouse, one SS unit finds a far greater bounty - a shrine to Alexander the Great and a water-filled urn possessing mysterious qualities. Taking the treasure, the Nazis disappear...Present Day - Los AngelesArchaeologist Nina Wilde and her husband Eddie Chase encounter a young man, desperate to warn Nina about a raid on Alexander''s newly-discovered tomb. But before he can explain, he is assassinated by a Nazi war criminal - who has barely aged in seventy years.As Nina and Eddie search for answers, they discover that the most evil regime in history is threatening to rise again. And this time they are on the hunt for the greatest prize of all - immortality...Trade ReviewAdventure stories don't get much more epic than this * Mirror *A writer of almost cinematic talent * Daily Express, Scotland *McDermott raises the bar... non-stop high octane action * Publishers Weekly *Easily competes with the works of Dan Brown and James Rollins * Bookgasm.com *True Indiana Jones stuff with terrific pace * Bookseller *Like Clive Cussler on speed... high-powered fun * Huddersfield Daily *A pulse-racing adventure with action down the line * Northern Echo *No fan of Indiana Jones, Matthew Reilly or action in general will be able to put it down * Northern Territory News *If you're looking for thriller writing that will transport you into a realm very different from your own quotidian existence, Andy McDermott is your man * Good Book Guide *Move over Clive Cussler, here's a great new writer of thunderingly good adventure sagas * Peterborough Evening News *For readers who like hundred mile an hour plots * Huddersfield Daily Examiner *

    2 in stock

    £9.49

  • The Red Balcony

    Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group The Red Balcony

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisBased on actual events, a gripping novel of sex, love, history and justice in the tinderbox of British Mandatory Palestine, by the acclaimed author of A Palestine AffairThe story of what is arguably Israel’s foundational murder trial—a tale of multiple identities and loyalties. —Joshua Cohen, Pulitzer-Prize-winning author of The Netanyahus“Pleases on several levels: as an adventure tale, a star-crossed romance and a detailed period piece.” —The Wall Street Journal  It’s 1933, and Ivor Castle, Oxford-educated and Jewish, arrives in Palestine to take up a position as assistant to the defense counsel in the trial of the two men accused of murdering Haim Arlosoroff, a leader of the Jewish community in Palestine whose efforts to get Jews out of Hitler’s Germany and into Palestine may have been controversial enough to get him killed.   While preparing for the tri

    3 in stock

    £12.59

  • Code of the Hills

    Bedford Square Publishers Code of the Hills

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisAn explosive return to the Kentucky hills, Code of the Hills is a novel of family and what we’re willing to do to protect and avenge the ones we love.Trade Review'Excellent Kentucky noir — Offutt's third Mick Hardin novel is the best yet.''Beautifully descriptive... Offutt’s Mick Hardin novels are powerful books that feature characters with questionable ethics.''This is a marvelous series that plays on the author’s skillful prose and deep knowledge of the language and customs of rural Kentucky. These have become must-reads for me and I enjoy every minute of the reading experience' -- George Easter * Deadly Pleasures *'Offutt once again beautifully captures both the roughness and the generosity of the inhabitants of Rocksalt, both the menace and the beauty of the eastern Kentucky landscape. The dialogue is a highlight, consistently sharp, quick, and funny; in that, Offutt is rapidly becoming a rural-noir rival to greats like Elmore Leonard. Another love letter to Appalachia with a high body count. Another bloody delight' * Kirkus Reviews (starred review) *'Excellent Kentucky noir — Offutt's third Mick Hardin novel is the best yet' * Kirkus Reviews (starred review) *

    1 in stock

    £9.49

  • By Way of Sorrow

    Oldcastle Books Ltd By Way of Sorrow

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis'An emotionally resonant debut... Welcome - and quietly groundbreaking' - New York Times Book Review Erin McCabe is a New Jersey criminal defense attorney doing her best to live a quiet life in the wake of a profound personal change - until a newsworthy case puts both her career and her safety in jeopardy......Trade ReviewAn emotionally resonant debut... Welcome - and quietly groundbreaking * The New York Times Book Review *Legal eagle Robyn Gigl clearly writes from bitter personal experience. The result is an authentic and powerful thriller. -- Mark Sanderson * The Times & Sunday Times Crime Club *An intelligent and resourceful protagonist with an unusual backstory... Erin's ability to navigate the intricacies of the law is just as fascinating as the subsequent perils she encounters. Gigl, an attorney, offers some enlightening insights into the workings of the legal world. * Publishers Weekly *Does a remarkably effective job of mixing an exciting legal thriller with the personal story of its protagonist...But the message doesn't overwhelm the medium. Readers will find that By Way of Sorrow is a compulsively riveting page-turner with a complex heroine, a captivating plot, and no easy answers. It's one of the best thrillers of the year. * Mystery Scene *This enthralling series debut features a twisty plot full of surprises and a cast of exciting characters-most notably tough, relatable defense-attorney Erin McCabe-all while diving into the mud of corrupt local politics. An original legal thriller that is sure to be among the year's best! -- Edwin Hill, author of The Missing Ones

    1 in stock

    £9.49

  • Manhattan Down

    Transworld Manhattan Down

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisMichael Cordy is the author of six previous novels, including the Sunday Times and international bestseller The Messiah Code (The Miracle Strain). His novels have been translated into several languages and four have been sold to Hollywood. Michael lives in London with his wife and daughter.Visit his website at www.michaelcordy.com.

    3 in stock

    £15.29

  • Twin Truths

    Oneworld Publications Twin Truths

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisFrom the author of The Coffin Club, a twisty psychological suspense about family secrets.Trade Review'Readers are in for a treat with Jacqueline Sutherland's second deliciously satisfying thriller - a pacy, twisty read with characters that leap of the page and a plot that reels you in and keeps you hooked until the very end.' -- Lucy Martin, author of * Stop at Nothing *‘A dark and chilling tale of love, obsession and revenge: a must read for all psychological thriller fans.' -- A. A. Chaudhuri, author of * She’s Mine *‘I was filled with dread, with horror, with hope - it is an absolute gasp-out-loud thriller and I was hooked throughout. And that very final scene... wow!’ -- J. M Hewitt, author of * The Life She Wants *'Atmospheric, nightmarish and beautifully written, Twin Truths grips from the very first page - a stunning thriller.' -- Sarah Clarke, author of * A Mother Never Lies *'Pacy, tense and crammed full of suspense, Twin Truths is the perfect example of an unforgettable page turner. I couldn’t put it down.' -- Lisa Hall, author of * Between You and Me *'A must-read domestic suspense! Dark, dangerous and utterly compelling.' -- Lauren North, author of * The Perfect Betrayal * ‘Fast-paced and convincing, Belle’s story builds to a dramatic climax before ending with a neat, quiet and disturbing twist.’ * Literary Review *‘An absolutely gasp-out-loud thriller, and I was hooked throughout. And that very final scene – wow!’ -- J.M. Hewitt, author of * The Life She Wants *'An excellent thriller that kept me enthralled from the first page to the last. Not to be missed!' -- S. J. Watson, author of * Before I Go to Sleep *‘Sometimes you pick up a book and it won't let go. It clings to you and you just have to make the time to find out what happens. I really don't want to tell you too much about the plot because you should really read it for yourself - but it is exquisite….Of course, it helps that the characterisation is brilliant. Belle's not perfect but she's human and you really want everything to work out for her... This is a cracking book and highly recommended’ * The Bookbag *'A satisfyingly rich and intriguing cast… From one woman’s seemingly impossible predicament Sutherland has woven a compelling tale of guilt, motherhood, desire and revenge. Highly recommended.’ * Perspective Magazine *'A first-class example of a psychological thriller... Read it and find out. You won’t regret it.' * Mystery People *Praise for The Coffin Club: ‘A twisty, chilling look at the lengths one woman will go to get what she wants.’ Observer, Thriller of the Month ‘This compelling debut novel is dark, twisty and full of suspense.’ Heat ‘Original, unsettling and full of secrets, The Coffin Club is a compelling debut with a superbly twisted end.’ Sarah Clarke, author of A Mother Never Lies ‘Slippery as an eel, dark and twisted, The Coffin Club’s tale of death, deceit and desire is deliciously compelling.’ Sabrina Broadbent, author of You Don’t Have to be Good ‘A riveting, deeply disquieting thriller. Original, seamlessly put together and an experience you will never emotionally recover from.’ Sarah Goodwin, author of Stranded ‘[Sutherland] ratchets up the tension in her debut novel, until the hair-raising denouement. Taut and emotionally involving.’ Saga Magazine ‘This is a spine-tingling, unputdownable page-turner, and a remarkable debut. I was gripped the whole way through.’ Lucy Martin, author of Stop at Nothing ‘A dark and gripping debut with sinister undertones from the very first page. I loved it.’ Sophie Flynn, author of All My Lies ‘A perfect romantic-noir – a crime story wrapped up in a love story. The characters draw you in to their world and make you root for them, until a creeping sense of dread makes you cower as you wonder where the fatal blow is going to come from. Well-crafted and chilling!’ S.E. Moorhead, author of Witness X ‘The minute I started it I was absolutely hooked… This is a terrific debut and I for one cannot wait to see what this author comes up with next. It’s an absolute 5* read without a doubt. If I could give it more I would.’ Jackie’s Reading Corner ‘It is a testimony to the writer’s skill that one becomes lost in the emotion and pathos of the story to such an extent that it is easy to forget that the novel consists entirely of a monologue… A great debut novel that explores love, loss, friendship, motherhood and betrayal. It is engrossing throughout and ends with a shocking and unexpected twist. Enjoyable and highly recommended.’ Mystery People ‘A psychological thriller that spins around a couple of modern themes, touching on mental health and even migration and Brexit. The characters are plausible and intriguing and the reveals are clever and satisfying.’ CrimeTime

    2 in stock

    £9.49

  • Mr Magenta

    Langton & Wood Mr Magenta

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisStephen Marling thought he knew his aunt Flora. But when he inherits her house in a quiet south London square a series of discoveries among her papers brings to light another person entirely. Who, for example, is 'Mr Magenta' and what part did he play in her life?Trade Review"A very original writer." Charles Harris, Best-selling author of Room 15; “Absorbing, interesting, and with plenty of twists and turns to keep interest levels up, Mr Magenta is a fine read…” The Bookbag

    3 in stock

    £8.54

  • Operation Last Assault

    Oliver & Lewis Operation Last Assault

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisJohnny Vince has retired from the Special Forces - but Johnny doesn't do civilian life. When a mission is offered alongside US military, he grabs at the chance. The task: to rescue wealthy American, Larry Schultz, from captivity in Yemen.

    3 in stock

    £15.29

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