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Book SynopsisFrom the world of New York's Catholic Cathedral, to the secret and treacherous brotherhood of a Black Forest monastery, to a Vatican conclave to elect a new pope.

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Book SynopsisKnown for his fast-paced and gripping stories that thrust regular people into extraordinary situations, Peter James has proven himself to be one of the world's most successful writers, delivering number one bestsellers time and time again. His Superintendent Roy Grace books have been translated into thirty-seven languages with worldwide sales of over twenty-one million copies and seventeen number one Sunday Times bestsellers. The first two novels in the Roy Grace series, Dead Simple and Looking Good Dead, have been adapted for television by Endeavour's Russell Lewis and the first episode aired in 2021.Trade ReviewPeter James is one of the best crime writers in the business -- Karin SlaughterAnother stonking story from the master of the craft * Express *The king of crime is now a miracle worker * Sunday Express *

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Book Synopsis***THE GUARDIAN BEST CRIME AND THRILLERS OF 2023***THE TIMES BEST THRILLERS OF THE MONTH*** ***MAIL ON SUNDAY BEST NEW FICTION***FINANCIAL TIMES BEST NEW THRILLERS***''Powerful'' THE GUARDIAN ''A gritty, authentic triumph, one howling to be turned into a film or TV series'' FINANCIAL TIMES''Atmospheric and tense thriller that has TV series written all over it.'' THE SUN''Eli Cranor is that rare writer who can make you gasp, cry and cheer often in the same paragraph'' S. A. COSBYAfter his son is convicted of murder, Vietnam War veteran Jeremiah Fitzjurls takes over the care of his granddaughter, Joanna, raising her with as much warmth as can be found in an Ozark junkyard outfitted to be an armory.He teaches her how to shoot and fight, but there is not enough training in the world to protect her when the dreaded Ledfords, notorious meth dealers and Trade ReviewEli Cranor's superb new novel Ozark Dogs tunnels into your brain with feverish power. A story of family burdens and dark legacies, it's thrillingly told, deeply wrenching, not to be missed. -- Megan Abbott, New York Times bestselling author of The TurnoutRaw, gritty, and darkly beautiful noir at its finest. Cranor digs deep into the hard places, the hard choices that crush and grind. And he does so with great tenderness for his flawed and broken characters as they seek revenge, cling to honor, and sacrifice everything for family. This is a writer to watch. -- Lisa Unger, New York Times bestselling author of Secluded Cabin Sleeps SixWhatever darkness lives in the space between a finger and a trigger also lives in the pages of Ozark Dogs. A tale of blood, guilt, family, and murder, this one will move from the junkyard straight into your heart. Cranor is one of the South's best contemporary chroniclers, and his keen eye is on full display here. -- Gabino Iglesias, author of The Devil Takes You HomeEli Cranor writes about his people and his place with a bloodred certainty and a careful eye toward the things that both bind us together and tear us apart. Ozark Dogs does not compromise one single beat. -- Michael Farris Smith, author of Nick and The FighterThe author has a superior gift for capturing the cadences and feel of Southern small towns. Greg Iles fans will be eager for Cranor's next. * Publishers Weekly *

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Book Synopsis''Full of twists, the emphasis is on comedy . . . but the extraordinary Holmes can pull the heartstrings too.'' THE TIMESThe McMasters Conservatory for the Applied Arts - a luxurious, clandestine college dedicated to the fine art of murder where earnest students study how best to delete their most deserving victim.Who hasn''t wondered for a split second what the world would be like the object of your affliction ceased to exist? But then you''ve probably never heard of The McMasters Conservatory, dedicated to the consummate execution of the homicidal arts. To gain admission, a student must have an ethical reason for erasing someone who deeply deserves a fate no worse (nor better) than death.The campus of this Poison Ivy League college-its location unknown to even those who study there-is where you might find yourself the practice target of a classmate...and where one''s mandatory graduation thesis is getting away with the perfect murder of someone whose death will make the world a much better place to live.Prepare for an education you''ll never forget. A delightful mix of witty wordplay, breathtaking twists and genuine intrigue, Murder Your Employer will gain you admission into a wholly original world, cocooned within the most entertaining book about well-intentioned would-be murderers you''ll ever read.''A case study in the droll amusements of homicide, Rupert Holmes''s send-up of higher education and even higher crimes and misdemeanors will keep you up at night-alternately turning pages and checking to make sure the front door is locked.'' Gregory Maguire, author of Wicked''With dry humor and an eye for hidden clues, Rupert Holmes imagines a secret Hogwarts-like school that teaches the fine art of pulling off the perfect (and perfectly deserved) murder. An utterly creative and deliciously diabolical read.'' Alafair Burke, New York Times bestselling author''A college with a degree in Homicide? Only Rupert Holmes could make murder laugh-out-loud funny. This book isn''t clever-it''s fiendishly clever. And the twists and tricks and endless surprises make me want to sign up for another semester!'' R.L. Stine, author of Goosebumps and Fear StreetTrade ReviewAlthough this beautifully designed DIY manual is full of twists, the emphasis is on comedy . . . but the extraordinary Holmes can pull the heartstrings too. * THE TIMES *A funny, fast-paced, flip-the-playbook mystery in which three ordinary citizens are trained in murder on a luxurious hidden estate . . . a fantasy academy laid out like a combination of Hogwarts, Downton Abbey, and a White Lotus-style resort. . . . Holmes can clearly do anything. * THE LOS ANGELES TIMES *How has no one thought of this before? Murders set at an imaginary academy set up to train murderers . . . Holmes delights in wordplay that includes puns, literary terms, cultural references, and twists. . . . As Holmes takes hairpin turns from irony back to sincerity for his three McMasters pupils, his zany storytelling will delight fans of The Twyford Code by Janice Hallett, all Sherlock Holmes stories, and even those who love tales of arcane and Gothic institutions. * NPR *

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Book SynopsisA tense, addictive thriller set within the world of hidden cameras and celebrity egos, from the best-loved BBC presenter Louise Minchin.

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Book SynopsisShe wrote a killer story. Now it''s coming true...In the small village of Fortbridge, it''s hard to keep a secret. But bestselling crime writer Camilla Harton-Gray is faced with a twist she couldn''t see coming: her very own stalker, whose behaviour seems to take a leaf out of Camilla''s own novels.Grappling with a bizarre set of clues, stubborn coworkers and a crisis of confidence, DS Alice Washington knows this is her chance to get it together and prove herself.But as the pressure builds and Alice''s grip on her instincts hangs by a thread, it becomes clear that Camilla''s stalker will do anything to keep their identity hidden...Readers can''t get enough of All Eyes On You: ''A dark, suspenseful thriller that explores the unsettling boundaries between fiction and reality'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''Twisty...an accomplished debut'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''A very gripping read'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''A cracking, fast-paced read with twists that kept me guessing'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''I loved this razor sharp thriller'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

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Book SynopsisWhen Jack Taylor wakes up, he finds himself in a different world... yet it hasn''t changed at all.When Jack Taylor awakes from a coma following an attack that left him in hospital, much of the world has changed. The Covid pandemic has devastated the lives of many in his beloved city of Galway and beyond. As Jack tries to absorb the incredible changes, a woman approaches him with a particularly distressing case. Two local nuns have been bludgeoned by a mysterious man wielding a hammer. As the police fail to act while the violence against the Sisters escalates, Jack seems like their only hope.Initially wary of getting involved, Jack finds he cannot stay away from the mystery surrounding these vicious attacks. He also cannot shake a feeling of darkness that has haunted him since he awoke from his coma: a darkness that is far too close for comfort...''The raffish hero''s world feels like an unusually sordid theme park attraction. Just be sure to wi

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Book SynopsisIn the glittering world of 19th century London, Lady Kate's secret could be her downfall. Smuggling French fashion designs is one thing, but when Lady Kate accidentally acquires Napoleon's book of codes, she becomes entangled in a web of danger, desire, and deception. As break-ins and attempts on her life begin, the gallant Ambrose St. Claire storms onto the scenea naval officer assigned by the Home Office to retrieve the codes and monitor Kate's every move. But Ambrose finds himself irresistibly drawn to the audacious lady. As they circle each other in a thrilling dance of attraction and suspicion, neither can deny the electrifying spark between them. As threats to Kate escalate to terrifying heights, she must navigate a treacherous landscape of fashion rivals, family schemes, and lethal secrets. In a heart-stopping revelation, Kate realizes that the danger might be closer to home than she ever imagined. Can she trust Ambrose?The Meadows launches Cynthia Keyes' 19th Century Romance series with a bang. Set in Regency England during the Napoleonic Wars, this tale of love and intrigue will sweep you off your feet. Daring escapades, secret rendezvous, and a romance that risks everything in the face of mortal danger. ______________________________________________________________________Praise for the 19th Century Romance series:? ? ? ? ? Definitely recommend for anyone who loves Historical Romance. ? ? ? ? ? I read the whole book in one day. ? ? ? ? ? Anyone who loves a good love affair, mystery and an ending that leaves you wanting more. Would enjoy this book. ? ? ? ? ? Perfect mix of romance and historical information. ? ? ? ? ? I enjoy regency romance and this book didn't disappoint. ? ? ? ? ? I like the combination of mystery, intrigue and romance.

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Book SynopsisWhen an office cleaner steals candy from a bowl on a general's desk, it changes the course of history. The President of the People's Republic of China dies while in office. A heart attack is the official cause of death. Three days later, the Politburo announces the name of the new President. Eight months later, the CIA disguising expert who helped Rex Dalton on his last mission in China is killed in her home in Virginia. The next day, Josh Farley and his wife, Marissa, are abducted, and Rex is running out of time to save them. Then in Beijing, an office cleaner steals candy from a bowl on a general's desk. Two weeks later, Rex Dalton and his team help a defector escape from China, and the world is heading for war. HOLES IN THE WALL is a full-length novel, a nail-biting thriller by best-selling author JC Ryan. It is the thirteenth book in the electrifying Rex Dalton series and the sequel to The Shanghai Strain.

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Book SynopsisHistory and myth collide in Nathan Makaryk''s Lionhearts, a riveting story of vengeance, redemption and war, perfect for fans of Game of Thrones.All will be well when King Richard returns . . . but King Richard has been captured. To raise the money for his ransom, every lord in England is raising taxes, the French are eyeing the empty throne, and the man they called, Robin Hood, the man the Sherriff claims is dead, is everywhere and nowhere at once.He's with a band of outlaws in Sherwood Forest, raiding guard outposts. He's with Nottingham's largest gang, committing crimes to protest the taxes. He's in the lowest slums of the city, conducting a reign of terror against the city''s most vulnerable. A hero to some, a monster to others, and an idea that can''t simply be killed.But who''s really under the hood?

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Book SynopsisA police transcriber-turned-novelist returns to Black Harbor to help solve the case of her ex-husband's murder in the next riveting Black Harbor, featuring the return of characters from Hannah Morrissey's breakout debut, Hello, Transcriber.Black Harbor is a tinderbox. Temperatures and violent crime have both risen to all-time highs, a new drug razes the city, and the scene to which Sergeant Nikolai Kole responds is anything but a rote homicide. In the back of a clubhouse lies a body wrapped in garbage bags and doused in bleach. It isn't just any body. Tommy Greenlee, the ex-husband of Kole's former lover, Hazel, has been shot several times and left for dead. What's more...the killer left what appears to be a calling card. Elsewhere, Hazel is haunted by her memories of Black Harbor. Lured there after eight years, she returns to find out who killed Tommy and why. Now back in Kole's orbit, their love affair can hardly pick up where it left o

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Book Synopsis2024 SUE GRAFTON MEMORIAL AWARD WINNERChief of Police Kate Burkholder investigates the brutal death of a young Amish man in An Evil Heart, the latest installment of the bestselling series by Linda Castillo.On a crisp autumn day in Painters Mill, Chief of Police Kate Burkholder responds to a call only to discover an Amish man who has been violently killed with a crossbow, his body abandoned on a dirt road. Aden Karn was just twenty years old, well liked, and from an upstanding Amish family. Who would commit such a heinous crime against a young man whose life was just beginning? The more Kate gets to know his devastated family and the peopleboth English and Amishwho loved him, the more determined she becomes to solve the case. Aden Karn was funny and hardworking and looking forward to marrying his sweet fiancé, Emily. All the while, Kate's own wedding day to Tomasetti draws near... But as she delves into Karn's past, Kate begins

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Book SynopsisA fast-paced, twisty psychological debut about the complexities of marriage and new motherhood, told through the frenetic lens of a wife seeking the truth about her husband, at all costs, as the validity of the life she once knew unravels page by page.Liz Bennett knows that she is one of the lucky ones. Wealthy and charming, Arno is a supportive husband to Liz and a doting father to their daughter, Emma. A rising banker at a top firm in the Boston area, he is the picture of perfection, rounding off their idyllic New England life. But when Liz sees a text on Arno''s phone with a kissy-face emoji, her anxiety kicks into overdrive and she begins to worry that her luck has run out.In Justine Sullivan''s ingenious debut, He Said He Would Be Late, a wife decidesas any wife wouldthat she must uncover the truth about her husband. So she takes a deep breath and dives down the rabbit hole. As Liz peels back layers of deceit and tracks down every lead, a frenzy be

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Book SynopsisFlight attendant turned New York Times bestselling author T. J. Newman - whose first book Falling was an instant international bestseller and the biggest thriller debut of 2021 - returns for her second book, an edge-of-your-seat thriller about a commercial jetliner that crashes into the ocean, and sinks to the bottom with passengers trapped inside, and the extraordinary rescue operation to save them.Six minutes after takeoff, Flight 1421 crashes into the Pacific Ocean. During the evacuation, an engine explodes and the plane is flooded. Those still alive are forced to close the doors—but it’s too late. The plane sinks to the bottom with twelve passengers trapped inside. More than two hundred feet below the surface, engineer Will Kent and his eleven-year-old daughter Shannon are waist-deep in water and fighting for their lives. Their only chance at survival is an elite rescue team on the surface led by professional diver Ch

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Book SynopsisA cosy crime mystery in the style of a Choose Your Own Adventure.   It is 1932. You are Dr Kim Tenor, a Scotland Yard pathologist with a sideline in private detection when the boys in blue are stumped. You’re celebrated in the newspapers, but you tend to get the official police’s backs up. You attend the opening night of your friend Johnny MacAlister’s ritzy new nightclub, the Silver Star. While you’re there, Johnny says something a bit odd has been happening and can you come back tomorrow and look into it for him? But you have also promised Algy Hurley to go down to the family seat, Hurley Court, where some strange events have been occurring.   If you return to the Silver Star, you’re caught up in a mystery that turns out to be a thrilling spy caper where you have to foil the plot; if it’s Hurley Court, it’s a Christmas-set country house murder involving an old family ritual and a silver dagger.  What would you choose?      

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Book Synopsis''Chilling, enchanting and thought-provoking'' IAN RANKIN''Moving and brilliant'' DAILY MAIL''Blazes with anger and sorrow'' MARIAN KEYESHave you ever felt invisible? Bernie Moon has given her life to other people: her husband, her son, her friends (who are these days, mostly online). At nineteen she was full of dreams and ambitions; now almost fifty, and going through the menopause, she''s fading, fast. Heartbroken and hormonal, she often feels like she''s losing her mind.But when a young woman is murdered in a local park, it sparks a series of childhood memories in Bernie and with them, a talent that has lain dormant most of her adult life.She promised herself she''d never think of it again. When she was a teenager, it almost destroyed her. But now she''s older, could it be the power she''s been missing? Could it be the chance to, finally, make them look?Praise for

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Book SynopsisDISCOVER THE GRIPPING AND ELECTRIFYING THRILLER IN THE DETECTIVE INSPECTOR MCLEAN SERIES''A gripping tale of mystery and intrigue'' 5***** Reader Review''Holds your attention and builds towards an excellent climax'' 5***** Reader Review''Enthralling . . . you won''t be disappointed'' 5***** Reader Review________ Every year for ten years, a young woman''s body was found in Edinburgh at Christmas time: naked, throat slit, body washed clean. Ten years, ten women. The final victim, Kirsty Summers, was Detective Constable Tony McLean''s fiancée. But the Christmas Killer made a mistake. In a cellar under a shop, McLean found a torture chamber and put an end to the brutal killing spree. Twelve years later, and a fellow prisoner has just murdered the incarcerated Christmas Killer. But with the arrival of the festive season comes a body. A young woman: naked, washed, her throat cut. Is this a copycat killTrade ReviewA star of Scotland's burgeoning crime fiction scene * Daily Record *Crime fiction's next big thing * The Sunday Telegraph *Literary sensation...James' overnight success has drawn comparisons with the meteoric rise of EL James and her Fifty Shades of Grey series * Daily Mail *Fifty Shades of Hay * The Times *Oswald is among the leaders in the new batch of excellent Scottish crime writers * Daily Mail *The new Ian Rankin * Daily Record *The hallmarks of Val McDermid or Ian Rankin: it's dark, violent, noirish * The Herald *

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Book SynopsisIn Golden Buddha Clive Cussler introduces a new hero: Juan Cabrillo. Clive Cussler is back with a new action hero for the high seas: Juan Cabrillo, captain of the Oregon, a state-of-the-art vessel disguised as a rusting heap of junk...When Cabrillo and his ship are hired by the US government to find an ancient statue known as the Golden Buddha, stolen from the Dalai Lama in 1959, the stakes couldn''t be higher. Success of failure will determine the future of Tibet. Playing the Russians off against the Chinese while battling against mysterious forces who will do anything to stop them, the crew of the Oregon face a formidable foe. But like his extraordinary ship, the enigmatic Juan Cabrillo has more than a few aces up his sleeve...Packed with blazing action and daring exploits, Golden Buddha is a nerve-shredding thriller from the best in the business. The number-one bestseller Clive Cussler, author of

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Book SynopsisThe twisting and terrifying Sunday Times bestseller thriller from the rip-roaring Detective Inspector Helen Grace series ''Detective Inspector Helen Grace is one of the greatest heroes to come along in years'' JEFFERY DEAVER ''Fast-paced and nail-bitingly tense . . . Taut and gripping'' SUN ______ A young woman wakes up in a cold, dark cellar, with no idea how she got there or who her kidnapper is. So begins her terrible nightmare . . . Nearby, the body of another young woman is discovered buried on a remote beach.But the dead girl was never reported missing - her estranged family having received regular texts from her over the years.Someone has been keeping her alive from beyond the grave. For DI Helen Grace, it''s chilling evidence that she''s searching for a monster not only twisted and clever - but a predator who''s killed before. Now, as she struggles to underTrade ReviewThis is going to be as big as Jo Nesbo -- Judy FinniganTaut, fast-paced, truly excellent * Sun *DI Helen Grace is a genuinely fresh heroine ... Arlidge weaves together a tapestry that chills to the bone * Daily Mail *M. J. Arlidge has created a genuinely fresh heroine in DI Helen Grace * Daily Mail *Chilling stuff * Fabulist *A chilling read * My Weekly *A grisly, gripping thriller * Sunday Mirror *Gruesomely realistic, intriguing and relentless. Arlidge's fledgling army of fans is about to grow * Sunday Sport *Eeny Meeny debuts one of the best new series detectives, Helen Grace. Determined, tough and damaged, she must unravel a terrifying riddle of a killer kidnapping victims in pairs. Mesmerizing! -- Lisa GardnerExpertly pulled off. It has a devious premise. DI Helen Grace is fiendishly awesome. It's scary as all hell. And it has a full cast of realistically drawn, interesting characters that make the thing read like a bullet -- Will LavenderDark, twisted, thought provoking, and I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. Take a ride on this roller coaster from hell--white knuckles guaranteed. -- Tami Hoag, number one New York Times bestselling authorWhat a great premise!...EENY MEENY is a fresh and brilliant departure from the stock serial killer tale. And Detective Inspector Helen Grace is one of the greatest heroes to come along in years -- Jeffery Deaver, New York Times bestselling author of The Skin Collector and Solitude CreekThe third instalment in the DI Grace series is as fast-paced and nail-bitingly tense as the first two. Taut and gripping, book four cannot come soon enough * Sun *Page-turningly chilling * Times *A fast-paced, twisting police procedural and thriller that's sure to become another bestseller * Huffington Post *

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Book SynopsisTHE GRIPPING CAT-AND-MOUSE THRILLER, PERFECT FOR FANS OF MINORITY REPORT AND BLAKE CROUCH''Will have you on the edge of your seat'' SUNDAY EXPRESS''An mind-blowing speculative techno thriller with a killer twist!'' DIANE JEFFREY''Mind-bendingly cunning'' FINANCIAL TIMES_________All over the world, random people are being brutally assassinated.Each death is unique, but they all have one thing in common: four numbers branded or carved into the victims'' flesh.What does it mean?For the brilliant and haunted CIA analyst Quinn Mitchell, it means leaving a safe and predictable desk job as she tries to track down a global serial killer.What she doesn''t know is that nothing about this mission - her handlers, the intelligence, even the laws of cause and effect - can be trusted.And her target has saved his most shocking murder for last . . ._________''A fTrade ReviewThis stunning debut thriller will have you on the edge of your seat. * Sunday Express *The plot is intriguing and twisty, and Cantrell has a compelling narrative style. A fast-paced near future thriller that will mess with your head -- James OswaldWritten with a unique blend of vim and wit, Scorpion is a cat-and-mouse, edge-of-your-seat, mind-blowing speculative techno thriller with a killer twist! -- Diane Jeffrey, bestselling author of The Guilty MotherThis stunning near-future thriller takes some truly breathtaking turns... * Publishers Weekly *[Scorpion] takes place in an only slightly futuristic world that snaps and bristles with technological capabilities that may seem distant or improbable but which are in fact just around the corner. There's snappy dialogue, sharp observation, and compelling characters in Quinn, Ranveer, and Henrietta; the technology sings, the physics is plausibly presented, and the suggestion of time travel fascinates. A fast, fun, and intelligent SF thriller. * Kirkus (*starred review*) *An exceptional, fast-paced thriller featuring a tech-empowered assassin whose pattern and objective you've never seen before, chased by a heroine with tenacious grit -- David BrinA gripping real-world espionage thriller . . . Cantrell's worldbuilding is spot-on. It's enough to keep you guessing all the way up to an ending few will predict * SFX *This stunning debut thriller will have you on the edge of your seat * OK! *

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Book SynopsisSOMETIMES ONLY A THRILLER WILL DO. PICK UP SOMETHING YOU WON''T BE ABLE TO PUT DOWN . . . NOTHING IS DEADLIER THAN TRUE LOVE...NOTHING IS DEADLIER THAN TRUE LOVE...Wes and Ivy are madly in love. It''s the kind of romance people write stories about. But what kind of story?Because when it''s good, it''s very very good. But when it''s bad, it''s bad.But their breakneck cycle of catastrophic vengeful break-ups and head-over-heels reconnections needs to end fast. Because suddenly, Wes and Ivy have a common enemy - and she''s a detective.One wrong move will be fatal - so if Wes and Ivy can''t stick together, this break-up might just be their last. Praise for Samantha Downing''Dark, sly and delicious...totally original - and totally compelling'' JP Delaney''A twisty, audacious, Gone Girl-y psychological thriller. The book that everyone is going to be talking about'' Red<Trade ReviewA fast-paced, addictive thriller full of secrets and lies. She's hit the sweet spot again * Heat *This story about a toxic relationship spiralling out of control is dazzlingly, deliciously dark - and enormous fun -- JP DelaneyWicked and wild, seductive and sinister. A Twisted Love Story is beach read fun, up all night gripping, disturbingly dark and satisfyingly clever. -- Chris WhitakerToxic relationships, dark deeds, and a cast of unreliable narrators. All the best ingredients for a deliciously disturbing read. Twisted indeed. -- Alice FeeneyI love Samantha Downing's thrillers and this one is an absolute gem. Deliciously addictive, constantly surprising and, as the title would suggest, thoroughly twisted. You'll devour it. -- B.P. WalterA deliciously clever thriller. I love Samantha Downing's books...If you haven't experienced the pleasure of reading her work, don't wait -- Sylvia DayPRAISE FOR SAMANTHA DOWNING -- :Wonderfully dark and twisty. I raced through it, desperate to know how it would end -- B.A. ParisA genuinely fresh take on the psychological thriller genre. Expect dark humour and more loop-the-loops than a roller coaster * Good Housekeeping *Dexter meets Gone Girl - I loved this this brilliantly dark and twisted novel. One of the best books I've read this year! -- C.J. TudorSamantha Downing is totally the real deal. Wry and dark and witty and clever. -- Sarah PinboroughSamantha Downing's writing is pure, twisted magic. No matter how irredeemable a character might seem, Samantha Downing has me rooting for them until the bitter end. A Twisted Love Story will take you from the height of sexy, crashing-into-walls obsession to utter disbelief, loving every second -- Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling authorSubtle, compelling, and clever. A Twisted Love Story will take you on a tense and emotional thrill ride that doesn't let up until the final page. Downing has crafted a complex, masterfully written tale that will have you rooting for the dysfunctional couple while simultaneously not trusting either of them -- Jeneva Rose, USA Today bestselling author of The Perfect MarriageWhile A Twisted Love Story is a thriller about love, buckle up because it's of the gnarly, twisted variety, and I tore through the pages...It takes great skill to make readers root for a couple like this, but Samantha Downing does so with ease -- Hannah Mary McKinnon, internationally bestselling author of Never Coming HomeNo one does dark sophisticated psychological suspense like the oh-so-talented Samantha Downing! This page-turning risk-taking dive into tangled relationships and ultra-gaslighting is a dazzling look at emotional manipulation and addictive passion. What happens when love is so powerful that it turns deadly? Shocking, surprising, and super-twisty - with an ending that will haunt you -- Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today bestselling author

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Book SynopsisPREORDER Chris Brookmyre''s new novel The Cracked Mirror now, the most inventive and unique crime novel of the year.''Chris Brookmyre is a genius, every new book of his is a cause for celebration'' --- RICHARD OSMAN''Keeps you guessing until the very end - after an avalanche of revelations and twists'' --- THE TIMES, BOOK OF THE MONTHOne hen weekend, seven secrets... but only one worth killing forJen''s hen party is going to be out of control...She''s rented a luxury getaway on its own private island. The helicopter won''t be back for seventy-two hours. They are alone. They think.As well as Jen, there''s the pop diva and the estranged ex-bandmate, the tennis pro and the fashion guru, the embittered ex-sister-in-law and the mouthy future sister-in-law. It''s a combustible cocktail, one that takes little time to ignite, and in the midst of the drunken chaos, Trade ReviewChris Brookmyre is a genius, every new book of his is a cause for celebration * Richard Osman *There are dozens of novels based on Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None, but Christopher Brookmyre's ingenious take is by far the best I have read. He makes you feel for and fear each character. He keeps you guessing until the very end - after an avalanche of revelations and twists. * The Times (Book of the Month) *Brookmyre is always a class act and it is a pleasure to be back in the hands of one of our best crime writers with this clever, propulsive thriller with a whole lot of heart * Observer *Tightly plotted and a lot of fun, this is perfect poolside reading * Guardian *A suspenseful and atmospheric thriller * The Herald *Brookmyre's familiar sardonic prose is pleasingly in place * Financial Times *Irresistibly thrilling, Brookmyre proves he's a master of suspense * Sun *Among his best yet . . . a killer twist and an upbeat conclusion * Sunday Post *Brookmyre's psychological acuity that sets him apart from many other thriller writers . . . It's as if he has climbed like a magician inside our heads. * The Lady *Brookmyre is an experienced and skilful hand who drives his story along at a gallop * The Scotsman *Brookmyre orchestrates the proceedings with assurance and a deep sense of mischief. Wonderfully entertaining * Crime Time *A deliciously twisting, chilling read * Woman's Own *His wit and sheer storytelling skill make it seem wonderfully fresh * Express *You know you're in experienced hands from the off... A great read for the holidays * The List *Brookmyre has great fun with his Agatha Christie homage * Irish Times *Brookmyre's wit and storytelling skills invigorate * Sunday Express *Irresistibly thrilling, Brookmyre proves he's a master of suspense * Irish Sun *It's only August but it has me thinking of my books of the year already * Crime Thriller Lover (blog) *

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Book Synopsis''COMPELLING AND COMPULSIVE'' Victoria Selman''GRIPPING'' Claire McGowan''EXHILARATING AND DARKLY THRILLING'' J A Corrigan''KEPT ME GLUED TO THE PAGES'' Zoe Lea________Laura has a husband, children, a home in a city she loves. She thinks she can be happy, despite her past.If they only knew my secret.Until someone walks back into her life who she knows will shatter everything. Alexis was her first love. A love so exhilarating, it is impossible to resist.I know I should end it. But I can''t.Then Alexis is found dead, and the police are knocking at Laura''s door. They''re asking her questions and she''s telling them lies. I didn''t kill him. I promise.Someone wants Laura to pay for what she''s been running from. Someone with an obsession that they can''t let go.________A dark, addictive psychological thriller that wTrade ReviewDeftly told . . . the author is particularly good at creating just enough doubt and suspicion to keep the plot interesting . . . An accomplished debut and a fascinating study of the dangerous power of obsessive attraction * Daily Mail *Will have you turning pages long into the night * Scots Magazine *An impressive debut . . .Wonderfully constructed, this is at once a brilliant murder story, with enough spins of uncertainty to satisfy whilst remaining all-too-credible, and also a richly-perceptive account of female needs for connection, affection, love and sex * The Critic *Compelling and compulsive. A perfectly crafted 'just one more chapter' read. I loved it! -- Victoria Selman, Sunday Times bestselling author of TRULY DARKLY DEEPLYI struggled to put down this gripping tale of obsessive love and the dark shadow of the past -- Claire McGowan, author of WHAT YOU DIDEasy to get 'obsessed' with this book. Tautly plotted with memorable characters . . . a suspenseful read right up to its shockingly unexpected conclusion -- Lisa Ballantyne, Richard & Judy Book Club bestselling author of THE GUILTY ONECompelling, engrossing, and dark with secrets and passions, Liza North's debut had me guessing right to the last page -- E. S. Thomson, author of NIGHTSHADEA stunning debut. Daring, exhilarating, and darkly thrilling. I could not put this book down. -- J A Corrigan, author of THE NURSEAn addictive read: gripping from the first page. A stunning debut -- Samantha Lee Howe, author of THE STRANGER IN OUR BEDI absolutely loved this book . . . It kept me guessing right until the end with fast paced twists and turns and a gripping love story at its heart that kept me glued to the pages! -- Zoe Lea, author of THE SECRETARYAn addictive thriller, perfect for fans of Erin Kelly and Sarah Vaughan. Liza North is a major new talent -- Tom Harper, co-author of STORM TIDE

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Book Synopsis''Stunning . . . a true page-turning mystery. I adored it'' CHRIS WHITAKER, author of We Begin at the End''An irresistible mystery, superbly crafted'' ANNA BAILEY, author of Tall Bones''Compelling . . . I read it in a single sitting'' HAYLEY SCRIVENOR, author of Dirt Town''Gripping . . . an ending I never saw coming''ANA REYES, author of The House in the PinesA dark, compelling thriller about a small town simmering with secrets, perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn, Lisa Jewell and Shari Lapena.________EVERYONE IN THIS TOWN HAS SOMETHING TO HIDE.On a hot August day, Lauren Ballard mysteriously vanished from her home, leaving signs of a violent struggle.Sixteen years on, still haunted by her friend''s disappearance, Nicola Bennett returns to her hometown. For Nicola, Tyndall County has remained frozen in time. ETrade ReviewBold, beautiful, savage and stunning. The Good Ones is a taut thriller, an elegant exploration of loss and the haunt of past mistakes, and a true page-turning mystery. I adored it. -- Chris Whitaker, bestselling author of WE BEGIN AT THE ENDAn irresistible mystery, superbly crafted with all the stealth and intrigue of the best Southern Gothics -- Anna Bailey, author of Sunday Times bestseller TALL BONESPolly Stewart's haunting and menacing novel is an event of voice, and a compelling mystery that probes the dark places our minds go when a woman or girl is missing. The Good Ones pokes an exploring finger into old bruises, showing how the small decisions we make can change everything. I read it in a single sitting. -- Hayley Scrivenor, author of DIRT TOWNA fantastic achievement. A classic Southern Gothic tale told through the prism of modern-day sensibilities. Not to be missed -- S. A. Cosby, author of RAZORBLADE TEARSThe friendship at the heart of this gripping mystery is among the darkest and most complicated relationships I've read. The Good Ones had me suspecting everyone in Tyndall County, only to be proven wrong by an ending I never saw coming. Polly Stewart is an author to watch. -- Ana Reyes, author of Reese's Book Club pick THE HOUSE IN THE PINESA haunting, gorgeously rendered portrayal . . . A riveting, unflinching exploration of adolescent female friendships, small-town pressures to conform, and the true crime lover's tendency to conflate empathy and voyeurism, The Good Ones drew me in from the first lines and still hasn't released me, days after finishing. I envy readers opening Polly Stewart's beautiful, assured novel for the first time -- Katie Gutierrez, author of Radio 2 Book Club pick MORE THAN YOU'LL EVER KNOWSmartly suspenseful and knife-sharp . . . In these pages, those who stay behind have as many secrets as those who go missing, and I couldn't stop reading until I'd untangled every mystery -- Sara Flannery Murphy, author of GIRL ONEA stunning achievement. With gorgeous writing, a compelling, flawed protagonist whose journey is so authentic, and an intricate mystery in which everyone is a suspect, this debut is captivating. The twists and turns are seamless and subtle . . . a mind-blowing ending -- Samantha M. Bailey, author of WOMAN ON THE EDGEReminiscent of Gone Girl with elements of Yellowjackets thrown in -- Eli Cranor, author of DON'T KNOW TOUGHStylish and totally compelling . . . as concerned with finding a missing woman as it is with challenging our assumptions about motherhood. I loved it! -- Darcey Bell, author of A SIMPLE FAVORSharp, smart and often sexy, The Good Ones is a knockout . . . the many raw secrets of Tyndall County that make this novel unique, clever, and compelling -- Ace Atkins, New York Times bestselling author of THE HEATHENSDark, suspenseful and thought-provoking . . . kept me turning pages late into the night -- Alison Buccola, author of CATCH HER WHEN SHE FALLSA riveting debut crime novel that's loaded with elements that readers will love - powerful characters, a fraught homecoming, and twists galore. I really enjoyed reading this - and I'm certain I won't be alone in that. -- Alex Segura, author of SECRET IDENTITY

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Book SynopsisAn atmospheric and disturbingly tense contemporary Gothic horror that reimagines the classic novel The Secret Garden, for fans of Francine Toon, Catriona Ward, Sally Hinchcliffe and Andrew Michael Hurley

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Book SynopsisAddictive' GuardianA febrile, urgent tale' Sunday TimesA sizzling new thriller' New York Times She knows your mind, she possesses your thoughts. What will she take next?I think I can help you'Beth lives by Camden Lock with her partner Sol and their daughter Fern. Life is peaceful, but Beth is troubled by increasing unease.So she goes to therapy with Dr Tamara Bywater. Soon their sessions become the highlight of Beth's week. But Beth is in over her head before she realises that Tamara might not be all she seems...A classy, compulsive tale of desire and obsession' Mail on SundayAn addictive, macabre fairground ride of a novel' GuardianThis is seduction of the most insidious kind' SpectatorTrade ReviewPage-turning … As Briscoe folds generous swirls of melodrama into the mix, the novel’s temperature rises from feverish to volcanic * Daily Mail *A probing, sometimes uncomfortable, always gripping study of erotic obsession -- Jonathan Coe * Observer Books of the Year *A gripping thriller * independent.co.uk *A tense, skilfully plotted and emotionally perceptive story * Observer *A classy, compulsive tale of desire and obsession, it glitters with menace * Mail on Sunday *Through this addictive, macabre fairground ride of a novel, Briscoe reminds us to value the quieter forms of love * Guardian *The author has a fine eye for aesthetic detail and an even finer one for parental relationships … this is seduction of the most insidious kind * Spectator *A febrile, urgent tale * Sunday Times *Juicy and thrilling * Heat *Joanna Briscoe is one of those writers who manages to pull off that combination of pin-sharp prose with the pull of a plot that keeps you turning the pages. Richly observed, The Seduction is a rewardingly moreish read * Living *A vivid and evocative tale of obsession and deception * Sunday Mirror *A clever, nuanced, elegantly written exploration of obsession * Saga *

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Book SynopsisA death at a funfair, and Bourne must face his nemesis...The third Jason Bourne novel from internationally bestselling author Robert Ludlum.''The real titan of the genre is Robert Ludlum'' GQ''Watch your back 007 - Bourne is out to get you'' - Sunday TimesIt all starts with a cat-and-mouse chase to the death in a Baltimore funfair: the Jackal, Bourne''s age-old antagonist, is back and Bourne is forced from his idyllic retirement with his wife and children to confront his enemy.In Europe and America there are men and women whose lust for power is disguised by their positions and respectability. Their aim: to gain control at the highest level, to avenge, to destroy.Jason Bourne has been the assassin before: now he longs for peace with his family, but the threat of the Jackal puts in jeopardy all possibility of peace...Trade ReviewSuperb... the pace and tension are stupendous, the solution devastating... compulsive entertainment * SUNDAY EXPRESS *A fast-paced thriller from a reliable master * DAILY MAIL *The real titan of the genre is Robert Ludlum * GQ *A page-turner of non-stop action * NEW YORK POST *Bourne is more mysterious than Bond, more real than Batman and more complex than Bruce Willis * STELLA *Olympic style, all-out espionage * DAILY EXPRESS *A writer who bests the bestsellers * DAILY TELEGRAPH *

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Book SynopsisThe horror has just begun... A brilliant thriller from the No.1 bestselling author of A SONG FOR THE DARK TIMES.''No one writes more gripping stories than Rankin'' TLSIt begins with a phone call. Gordon Reeve''s brother has been found dead in his car in San Diego. The car was locked from the inside, a gun was in his hand. In the US to identify the body Gordon realises that his brother has been murdered. What''s more, it''s soon obvious that his own life is in danger.Once back in Scotland he finds out his home has been bugged by professionals. But Reeve is a professional too. Ex-SAS, he was half of a two-man unit with someone he came to fear, then to hate. It looks like his nemesis is back...Trade ReviewShows Rankin to be as adept at writing thrillers as he is at putting together more meditative crime stories * OBSERVER *No one writes more gripping stories than Rankin * TLS *Ian Rankin is a first-rate storyteller in the classic mould, but what really distinguishes his work is his gift for characterisation * MAIL ON SUNDAY *Ian Rankin is perhaps the best and most complex thriller writer in Britain today * DAILY TELEGRAPH *An addictive writer ... a remarkable talent * SPECTATOR *No one in Britain writes better crime novels today * EVENING STANDARD *

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Book SynopsisOfficial, original James Bond from a writer described by Len Deighton as a ''master storyteller''When M receives word that a known terrorist organisation is planning to infiltrate and destroy a top-secret British Royal Navy aircraft carrier-based summit of world leaders, James Bond is returned to active duty in the Royal Navy. Promoted from Commander to Captain, Bond is expected to infiltrate the aircraft carrier HMS Invincible and identify potential sleeper agents.As he struggles to complete his mission, a massive war game is being carried out between the American, British, and Soviet Navies. And when Bond gets caught up in a murder investigation the safety of the most powerful leaders on the planet hangs in the balance ...

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Book SynopsisA brutal attack. A mysterious demand for money. An unexpected kidnap... A superb novel from the two-time winner of the THEAKSTONS OLD PECULIER CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR AWARD and Costa shortlisted author of THE LESS DEADTrade ReviewOne of the most exciting writers to have emerged in Britain for years -- Ian RankinHer characterisations and settings are so authentic...There are probably now as many crime writers in Scotland as criminals, but Mina may be the pick of the bunch * DAILY TELEGRAPH *Confirms Mina's place in the premier division...atmospheric, intense and full of the disturbing flavour of inner-city lowlife * GUARDIAN *The narrative is inspired by a real-life kidnapping, but Mina parleys this into something richer and stranger...The final effect of STILL MIDNIGHT is both unsettling and exhilarating * INDEPENDENT *There is a rich ordinariness, a believability, a recognisable quality about Mina's characters, who are better drawn than those of anyone else writing in her genre in Scotland * SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY *Remember the name. This is a major talent heading for the top * LITERARY REVIEW *One of the finest crime writers of her generation * DAILY TELEGRAPH *One of the most exciting writers to have emerged in Britain for years * Ian Rankin *Her characterisations and settings are so authentic...There are probably now as many crime writers in Scotland as criminals, but Mina may be the pick of the bunch * DAILY TELEGRAPH *Confirms Mina's place in the premier division...atmospheric, intense and full of the disturbing flavour of inner-city lowlife * GUARDIAN *The narrative is inspired by a real-life kidnapping, but Mina parleys this into something richer and stranger...The final effect of STILL MIDNIGHT is both unsettling and exhilarating * INDEPENDENT *There is a rich ordinariness, a believability, a recognisable quality about Mina's characters, who are better drawn than those of anyone else writing in her genre in Scotland * SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY *Remember the name. This is a major talent heading for the top * LITERARY REVIEW *One of the finest crime writers of her generation * DAILY TELEGRAPH *

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Book Synopsis''Do you ever think there''s maybe something that''s gone wrong with the world?''A man is found dead in one of the city''s luxury homes. Homicide detective Ross Carver arrives at the scene when six FBI agents burst in and forcibly remove him from the premises. Two days later...Carver wakes in his bed to find Mia a neighbor he''s hardly ever spoken to, reading aloud to him. He has no recollection of the crime scene, no memory of how he got home, and no idea that two days have passed. Carver knows nothing about this woman but as he struggles to piece together what happened to him, he soon realizes he''s involved himself in a web of conspiracy that spans the nation. And Mia just might know more than she''s letting on...''Moore has a great gift for the macabre and the creepy.'' The TimesTrade ReviewThe Poison Artist is an electrifying read, building from shock to shock. I read the last 100 pages in a single sitting. The last chapter is an absolute stunner. I haven't read anything so terrifying since Red Dragon. - Stephen KingPatient, stylish and incredibly suspenseful. - Lee ChildMoore has a great gift for the macabre and the creepy. - The TimesObsession and death collide in an elegantly written thriller. - Independent

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Book SynopsisThere are sixteen contestants, but only one will survive.The last thing Jack West Jr remembers is arriving for a meeting at a top-secret military base with his family in tow.Now he awakes to find himself in a hellish scenario. Jack has been selected to take part in the Games, a series of deadly challenges designed to fulfil an ancient ritual. If he chooses not to compete, both he and his daughter will be killed.With the fate of the Earth at stake, Jack will have to traverse diabolical mazes, fight ruthless assassins and face unimaginable horrors that will test him to the limit.In the process, he will discover the mysterious and powerful group of individuals behind it all: the four legendary kingdoms.The thrilling new Jack West adventure from the bestselling author of The Great Zoo of China and The Five Greatest Warriors.Trade ReviewI was on the edge of my seat for this whole book, I couldn't believe that Matthew Reilly grabbed me from the first page and didn't let me go until 400 pages later. -- Always Trust in BooksDamn good fun. -- Crime Review

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