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A Divine Fury: From The Crime Writers' Association Historical Dagger Winning Author (Cesare Aldo series #4)
by D. V. BishopThe Crime Writers' Association Historical Dagger Winning AuthorA religious serial killer is haunting Florence and only Cesare Aldo can stop them. A Divine Fury is an atmospheric historical thriller by D. V. Bishop, set in Renaissance Italy.'Fast becoming a serious rival to C. J. Sansom and S. J. Parris' – Historical Novel SocietyFlorence. Autumn, 1539.Cesare Aldo was once an officer for the city’s most feared criminal court. Following a period of exile, he is back – but demoted to night patrol, when only the drunk and the dangerous roam the streets.Chasing a suspect in the rain, Aldo discovers a horrifying scene beneath Michelangelo’s statue of David. Lifeless eyes gaze from the face of a man whose body has been posed as if crucified. It’s clear the killer had religious motives.When more bodies appear, Aldo believes an unholy murderer is stalking the citizens of Florence. Watching. Hunting. Waiting for the perfect moment to strike again . . .A Divine Fury is the fourth Cesare Aldo mystery, preceded by City of Vengeance, The Darkest Sin and Ritual of Fire.
Spring Offensive: The captivating WWI murder mystery series (Home Front Detective)
by Edward MarstonLondon, March 1918. British newspapers carry the disastrous news that the German Spring Offensive has begun, with thousands of British lives lost. Detective Sergeant Joe Keedy eagerly awaits his release from hospital and is anxious to resume the fight against crime on the Home Front. Against this sombre backdrop, further mayhem strikes in the capital when a fire provides the diversion needed for an audacious bank robbery. The gang of criminals escape with a sizeable haul and leave one police officer dead and another gravely injured in their wake. For Detective Inspector Harvey Marmion, the investigation has a personal connection, but the task of bringing the culprits to justice will prove to be an uphill battle without Keedy, his detective partner, at his side. And nothing in this case is quite what it seems .
Scotland: Independence Day
by David Lee KnightWant to know how to take over a small country? This story follows a group of disparate people, over many years, as they campaign for Scottish Independence. Isobel and Karen hold strong socialist views but they are tempered by James and Richard who believe that a better way to govern requires more control. Jake, from the criminal underworld, believes only in independence. Glimpses into the past show how their experiences have helped shape their politics and philosophy, and how it motivates them or, accentuates an already damaged personality. Their children, the second generation, join them and will surpass the roles of their parents. When Simon, a multi-billionaire owner of a gambling empire, agrees to finance them, all becomes possible. When they realise that change will not come by political will alone, the plan for a bloodless revolution develops. They have the means to achieve it - Richard, throughout his career in the Army, has been building a hidden network of independence supporters within the Scottish brigades. To support the army network they have recruited and trained a militia commanded by the gangster's son. They have formed a political party that will be the basis of the provisional government. They have prepared well for one day - Independence Day.
The Cautious Traveller's Guide to The Wastelands: Be transported by the most exciting debut of 2024
by Sarah BrooksA breathtaking historical fantasy set onboard the Great Trans-Siberian Express - available to preorder now! 'Exciting . . . Imagine a crossover between Murder on the Orient Express, Game of Thrones and Paradise Lost . . . Brooks has serious talent' SUNDAY TIMES'I was completely transported by this book . . . I urge everybody to pick up a copy' STUART TURTON'Breathtaking . . . Abounding with mysteries and marvels' SAMANTHA SHANNON'Exceptional. Strange, addictive, immersive, it's a steampunk Piranesi meets His Dark Materials' JENNIE GODFREY'Mysterious and clever and brilliant' NATASHA PULLEYIt is said there is a price that every passenger must pay. A price beyond the cost of a ticket.It is the end of the nineteenth century and the world is awash with marvels. But there is nothing so marvellous as the Wastelands: a terrain of terrible miracles that lies between Beijing and Moscow.Nothing touches the Wastelands except the Great Trans-Siberian Express: an impenetrable train built to carry cargo across continents, but which now transports anyone who dares.Onto the platform steps a curious cast of characters: Marya, a grieving woman with a borrowed name; Weiwei, a famous child born on the train; and Henry Grey, a disgraced naturalist.But there are whispers that the train isn't safe. As secrets and stories begin to unravel, the passengers and crew must survive their journey together, even as something uncontrollable seems to be breaking in . . .
The Stranger's Companion: A beautiful island . . . an impossible mystery
by Mary Horlock'A mesmerising historical mystery and tale of suppressed secrets set amid the raw beauty of 1920s and 30s Sark. A brilliantly evoked novel based on a fascinating real case. Delectable' Anna Mazzola, author of The Book of SecretsOctober 1933With a population of five hundred souls, isolated Sark has a reputation for being 'the island where nothing ever happens'. Until, one day, the neatly folded clothes of an unknown man and woman are discovered abandoned at a coastal beauty spot. As the search for the missing couple catches the attention of first the local and then national newspapers, Sark finds itself front-page news.When young islander Phyllis Carey returns to Sark from England she throws herself into solving the mystery. As Phyll digs through swirls of gossip, ghost stories and dark rumours in search of the truth, she crosses paths with Everard Hyde, a surprise visitor from her past. As press coverage builds to fever pitch, long-suppressed secrets from Phyll's and Everard's shared, shadowy history begin to surface.The Stranger's Companion is a beguiling historical mystery inspired by a real-life crime, which remains unsolved to this day.'A stunning setting, a compelling mystery and such a wonderful, distinctive cast of characters. The narrative voice is brilliantly original and I thoroughly enjoyed the wit and spark of the writing. I absolutely loved it' Zoë Somerville, author of The Marsh House'An atmospheric, haunting story full of evocative, swirling myths. It's a gloriously gripping read that transports you to another place and time' Liz Fenwick, author of The Secret Shore
A Grave in the Woods (The Dordogne Mysteries #35)
by Martin WalkerIn his latest adventure Bruno, France's favourite country cop, investigates a long-buried war crime and faces a devastating flood that threatens the town he polices and the people he loves.'FRENCH TOURISM SHOULD RAISE A GLASS TO WALKER'S DORDOGNE MYSTERIES' Daily MailThe long arm of history reaches into the present in Bruno's latest case when three sets of bones are discovered, buried deep in the woods outside the Dordogne town of St Denis. It appears that the remains have lain there since World War 2. Bruno must investigate who the bones belong to and whether their burial amounts to a war crime.Bruno has other concerns too. After weeks of heavy autumn rain, the normally tranquil Dordogne river has risen to record levels, compromising the upriver dams that control the Vezere that flows through St Denis, bringing the threat of a devastating flood. As ever, Bruno must rely on his wits, tenacity and people skills to ensure that past wrongs don't result in present violence, and to keep his little town and its inhabitants safe from harm.
The House Sitter: The totally gripping psychological thriller with a killer twist
by Mira V Shah'This book will have you sucked in from the start and enthralled til the very end. A captivating story that's delivered perfectly. The intricate story line will keep you guessing!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐The perfect escape... or the perfect trap?Two Weeks Ago: I woke up in a hotel room next to a dead man, with no memory of the night before. Panicked, I cleared up any trace that I was there and fled.One Week Ago: I was offered the perfect escape: the chance to housesit a gorgeous villa in a remote corner of Italy. Desperate to get away, I jumped at the chance.Now: The owners have unexpectedly shown up at the house. The only problem?They're the family of the man I woke up next to, two weeks ago.One of them knows my secret. And they've come to find me.A totally gripping and addictive psychological thriller with a killer twist you will not see coming. Fans of K. L. Slater, Lisa Jewell and The Housemaid will be gripped from the very first page.Everyone loves The House Sitter:'Wow... I loved this... Full of surprises and a great ending' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I loved this... The plot was nice and twisty... Unputdownable... I can highly recommend this book for your summer read too! Couldn't finish it fast enough!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A gripping destination thriller that will whisk you away to sultry Italy on a thrilling journey. Expect sleepless nights spent eagerly turning pages' Emily Freud'A brilliant story perfectly plotted... Mira's ability to completely draw the reader in is incredible and leads to a captivating and engrossing read. A tangled web of secrets and lies is weaved throughout the book and just when you think the author has delivered the final twist she throws in a quite brilliant last chapter' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'An enticing opening which intrigued me and had me hooked. I loved all the family dynamics, secrets and surprises... Kept me guessing!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'So twisty and fun - I didn't see any of that coming!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Fast gripping read... The perfect summer thriller to devour poolside, with olives and a vino rosso...' Cate Ray 'I loved this... The plot was nice and twisty... This was grippy and unputdownable and I can highly recommend this book for your summer read too! Couldn't finish it fast enough!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'It is a roller coaster of a ride and did not take me long to read as I didn't want to stop reading until I reached the end!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I devoured this in two sittings' Sophie Flynn'Clever thriller that pulls you in with vivid Italian imagery and a plot that grips from the first page' Sarah Clarke
Dead in the Water (The Anglesey Series #5)
by null Simon McCleaveBestselling phenomenon Simon McCleave is back with another Anglesey-set gripping, crime thriller full of twists that will keep you guessing until the last page. Pre-order now! When a seventeen-year-old girl vanishes from her home overnight, DI Laura Hart knows that time is of the essence. Then, an inmate at the local prison is murdered in her cell and suddenly Beaumaris CID is juggling two major investigations. With inmates refusing to talk to the police, Laura is forced to take drastic action: going undercover behind bars. With everyone under suspicion, Laura’s true identity must be kept a secret, meaning no one can protect her. Locked in with a killer, it’s a race against time – can Laura find a lead… before she’s found out?
Love Letters to a Serial Killer: The highly original, hilarious and hotly anticipated debut of 2024
by Tasha Coryell'Fun, sassy, confident' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Completely original' Reader Review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Funny, twisting, enthralling' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Irresistible' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Hannah's love life? Dying. Career? Dead. New pen pal? Deadly.Hannah Wilson can't text her ex again - it's too sad. She can't snap back at the new boss who took her promotion either - she'll be fired. But what she can do is write a series of furious letters to William Thompson, arrested for the murders of multiple women he got close to.You're a monster, I hope you know that.I want you to listen when I tell you that I'll never be able to go on a date again without thinking of you. Every moment I will wonder whether he wants to love me or murder me.Hannah's shocked when William writes back, each response more surprising than the last. And as communication tips from curiosity to obsession, Hannah has to wonder if William might be innocent, and whether she even wants him to be...Read what everyone is saying about Love Letters to a Serial Killer:'A pacy read with sparky one-liners and an irresistible set up.' Jo Leevers, bestselling author of BBC Radio 2 Book Club pick, Tell Me How This Ends'Witty, shocking, and wild, this is a must-have mystery.' Library Journal (starred review)'A character so relatable it hurt... I'm still thinking about that last twisted reveal. Be prepared to lose some sleep because this is a book you will read from beginning to end.' Steena Holmes, New York Times bestselling author of The Sister Under the Stairs'Compulsive, twisted and darkly funny-you'll gobble this one up.' Sally Hepworth, New York Times and #1 bestselling author of The Soulmate'Utterly brilliant. Hannah is so painfully relatable... I am begging for a sequel!' Jesse Q. Sutanto, bestselling author of Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers'Superbly refreshing... A truly wonderful protagonist... you can't help but root for her... An absolutely cracking read with an extremely satisfying conclusion.' Carol Wyer, #1 bestselling author of An Eye for an Eye'Coryell's fiercely witty, intoxicating prose hooked me on page one and never let go.' Ana Reyes, New York Times bestselling author of The House in the Pines'A delightfully dark and deranged romp... you won't be able to look away... A match made in heaven for the true-crime obsessed.' Rachel Koller Croft, author of Stone Cold Fox
Shadows in the Moonlight: The sensational and devastatingly romantic new novel from the number one bestselling author!
by Santa MontefioreDon't miss the first book in the sensational new series from the number one bestselling author Santa Montefiore!'Remarkable and compelling' JULIAN FELLOWES'Fantastic, moving and beautifully written' TRACY REES'Enjoyable and engaging, I loved it!' BARBARA ERSKINE'A love story to break your heart!' LIZ FENWICK'Beautifully written, haunting and enchanting' FIONA VALPY'Irresistible! Full of passion, love and loyalty' CAROL KIRKWOOD'A sweeping, romantic mystery I couldn't put down!' ANTON DU BEKEA FORBIDDEN LOVE. AN IMPOSSIBLE CHOICE...When Pixie Tate is summoned to the wild Cornish coast to unravel a curious mystery at the stately St Sidwell Manor, she knows that something quite extraordinary must be hiding in its shadows.Over one hundred years ago, in the dark of night, a child vanished from his bed never to be seen again - and Pixie must now discover the truth of those final moonlit hours. As she loses herself in the past, secrets are revealed, love affairs exposed and, ultimately, Pixie will be forced to make a devastating choice that will change her life forever...Readers love Santa Montefiore...'Hurry up Santa and write another!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Just WOW...' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Santa Montefiore's books are amazing!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Lots of twists and turns, I couldn't put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Brought tears to my eyes' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A treasure you will want to read over and over' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Witness: The most authentic, twisty legal thriller, from the barrister author of In Black and White
by Alexandra Wilson'An intelligent and immersive courtroom drama, a compelling new voice in legal crime fiction' ANDREA MARASHE SAW IT ALLBUT SHE CAN NEVER TELLA young black man is arrested for murder. The case against him is strong - a mum and a teacher saw him standing over a body in a park, a knife still in hand.But his up-and-coming barrister Rosa knows how people prejudge, but most of all, she suspects something is amiss. This boy comes from her neighbourhood. From a good family. So she begins to dig...As Rosa discovers secret upon terrible secret, she moves closer to finding a testimony that could win the case - or bring the whole establishment down on her.The Witness isthe start of a groundbreaking new series by young barrister and bestselling author of In Black and White, Alexandra Wilson.'This is exactly what it's like to be a criminal barrister at the sharp end of Legal Aid work, and an important corrective to the cliché that all barristers are posh, white and loaded. An authentic, tense legal thriller from an author who knows what she's talking about'Harriet Tyce'Her striking debut shows she is expert at using the form to highlight aspects of everyday ethnic minority experience: the drip-drip of countless micro-aggressions, and Rosa's daunting disadvantages when facing white middle-class opponents in court'Sunday Times'A gripping insight into the intricacies of the British legal system and the assumptions that are made. The Witness is a compelling story, told by an original new voice, with a breathtaking conclusion'Robert Gold'A powerful and authentic legal thriller . . . a tense, twisty read that highlights just how frightening the legal and penal system can be when your future depends upon who the jury believes'Jo Callaghan'Fresh, eye-opening, rage-inducing, humane. A coruscating indictment of a legal system held together by Gaffer tape and bias'Tamar Cohen'Alexandra Wilson's tense and very twisty crime thriller is a powerful page-turner about the importance of family, the burden of guilt, and the racism that pervades our legal systems. A superb and timely debut!'Ashley Tate'A twisty courtoom thriller that is destined to become a TV drama'i Paper
The Wrong Hands: The new intriguing, unique and completely unpredictable Detective Miller mystery (Detective Miller)
by Mark Billingham'Had me laughing out loud one minute and emotional the next. I'm excited to have found a new favourite detective' --- CLAIRE DOUGLASThis is one case Miller won't want to open . . . Unconventional Detective Declan Miller has a problem. Still desperate to solve the murder of his wife, a young man has just appeared on his doorstep with a briefcase . . . containing a pair of severed hands.Miller knows this case is proof of a contract killing commissioned by local ne'er do well Wayne Cutler - a man he suspects might also be responsible for his wife's death. Now Miller has leverage, but unfortunately he also has something that both Cutler and a villainous fast-food kingpin are desperate to get hold of. Chuck in a Midsomer Murders-obsessed hitman, a psychotic welder and a woman driven over the edge by a wayward Crème Egg, and Miller is in a mess that even he might not be able to dance his way out of.
The Maze
by Hania AllenThe sixth gripping DI Dania Gorska novel.Praise for Hania Allen'Nicely nasty in all the right places . . . The story rattles along until bringing the curtain down with an unnerving twist' Craig Robertson'A fresh new find for crime fans ... the plot is intriguing, the characters are well drawn, and the end comes with an unnerving twist. Extremely readable' Sunday Post'Captivating characters and an intriguing plot. A great new find for crime fans' Lin Anderson'Pitch-perfect . . . a witty, tense crime novel written in a highly readable style' Russel D McLean
The Winner
by null C.J. Parsons‘I was gripped’ Louise Jensen 'Riveting' Diana Wilkinson Fame, fortune, followers. Be careful what you wish for… Heather thought she’d been left behind in life, until she won a place in the luxurious ‘Triple F’ lottery, where fame, fortune and followers await 12 lucky winners. The rules are simple: live the lifestyle of your dreams and win £5,000 a week for the rest of your life, plus six months of fame on the country’s most popular app – as long as you’re not bottom of the rankings. Lose your followers, and you lose everything. But there’s trouble in paradise. Too many winners are falling victim to tragedy: addiction, depression, even suicide. Someone, somewhere, seems to know their secrets, and is stirring up hatred online. And Heather has secrets of her own. Suddenly she’s not worried about losing her lifestyle. She’s afraid of losing her life. Perfect for fans of Lucy Foley, Freida McFadden and Love Island. Readers are GRIPPED by C.J. Parsons 'A tense, twisty psychological thriller that will keep you guessing right up till the end!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reader review 'I was caught up in the suspense and literally couldn't put the book down' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reader review 'This book really had me guessing and on the edge of my seat… such suspense rarely found in a book' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reader review
The Watch
by null Karen WoodsQuiet streets hide the worst crimes Manchester’s Manor Estate is the kind of place people want to live – smart houses, neighbours who look out for you. But what if you don’t want to be seen? Behind the tidy front gardens and glossy painted doors it seems everyone’s got something to hide. Love, hate, addiction, jealousy – on a street where everyone’s watching, you can’t keep a secret forever. For these families, it’s time to find out what is really happening on home territory. Someone’s selling their soul, someone’s selling their body, and someone’s going to pay…
This is Why We Lied (The Will Trent Series #12)
by null Karin SlaughterThe incredible new thriller featuring Will Trent and Sara Linton from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author! One toxic family. Eight suspicious guests. Everyone is guilty. But who is a killer? Welcome to the McAlpine Lodge: a secluded mountain getaway, it’s the height of escapist luxury living. Except that everyone here is lying. Lying about their past. Lying to their family. Lying to themselves. Then one night, Mercy McAlpine – until now the good daughter – threatens to expose everybody's secrets. Just hours later, Mercy is dead. In an area this remote, it’s easy to get away with murder. But Will Trent and Sara Linton – investigator and medical examiner for the GBI – are here on their honeymoon. And now, with the killer poised to strike again, the holiday of a lifetime becomes a race against the clock… ‘Everything a thriller should be: dark, multilayered, suspenseful’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Kept me guessing to the end’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘So twisted my head was spinning’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘One of those books you really don't want to put down!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The final reveal delivers an absolute jaw drop moment that punched me straight in the chest’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Definitely keeps you on your toes’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Jaw dropping thriller you don't want to end’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The plot twisted & turned and reached a very unexpected conclusion’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved every minute of this’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I stayed up half the night to finish this one’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The entire book is just sheer perfection!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Karin Slaughter's book After That Night was a No.1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2023-06-19
Bad Graces
by null Kyrie McCauleyYellowjackets meets House of Hollow in award-winning author Kyrie McCauley’s gripping and magical YA thriller following a group of young women as they face the stress of harsh elements, a mysterious monster, and an unraveling of secrets after their yacht is wrecked off the coast of North America. Liv Whitlock knows she doesn’t belong there. But after years of stumbling between foster homes, often due to her own self-destructive tendencies, Liv desperately needs to change the trajectory of her life … so she steals her perfect sister’s identity. Liv starts to rewrite her story, winning a prestigious internship on a movie set filming in Alaska, and finds herself on a luxury yacht alongside pop star Paris Grace, actress sisters Effie and Miri Knight, Olympic gymnast Rosalind Torres, and social media influencer Celia Jones. Liv tries to find common ground with her famous companions, but just as the group starts to bond, a violent storm wrecks their vessel, stranding them on an island in the North Pacific Ocean. Among the threats of starvation and exposure, they learn there is a predator lurking in the forest, unlike anything they’ve seen before—until they begin to see it in themselves. Every injury they suffer on the island causes inexplicable changes in their bodies. With little hope for rescue and only each other as their final tether to humanity, can the girls endure the ominous forces at work on the island? Or will they lose themselves to their darker natures?
A Case of High Stakes (The Violet Veil Mysteries #3)
by null Sophie CleverlyThe third title in this breakout new detective series, from the author of the spine-tingling Scarlet and Ivy series. When a large diamond goes missing from Silvershell Manor, who better to get to the bottom of the mystery than detective Violet Veil and her dog Bones. But nothing is quite as it seems when it comes to the missing heirloom and when a trail of origami birds leads them to the mysterious Crane, a young casino owner and debt collector, Violet realises that it’s all just turned into a game of high stakes …
The Spy Coast: The unmissable, brand-new series from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Rizzoli & Isles (Martini Club 1)
by Tess Gerritsen‘The Spy Coast is The Thursday Murder Club on steroids’ SAGA Magazine'I loved it. A hugely entertaining read!' ANN CLEEVESMaggie Bird is many things. A chicken farmer. A good neighbour. A seemingly average retiree living in the seaside town of Purity. She's also a darned good rifle shot. And she never talks about her past.But when an unidentified body is left on Maggie's driveway, she knows it's a calling card from old times. It's been fifteen years since the failed mission that ended her career as a spy, and cost her far more than her job.Step forward the 'Martini Club' - Maggie's silver-haired book group (to anyone who asks), and a cohort of former spies behind closed doors. With the help of her old friends - and always one step ahead of the persistent local cop - Maggie might still be able to save the life she's built.The Spy Coast is the first novel in the Martini Club series.'Gerritsen is a born storyteller, and this new series showcases her talents more than ever. Irresistible and highly recommended!' LEE CHILD'Echoes of Richard Osman but Gerritsen offers us a darker and consistently exciting thriller' THE MAIL ON SUNDAY'Action-packed pages, G-force twists and turns, and a platoon of fascinating characters' DAVID BALDACCITess Gerritsen, Sunday Times bestseller, January 2024
A Chateau Under Siege: a riveting murder mystery set in rural France (The Dordogne Mysteries #15)
by Martin WalkerFrance's favourite country cop, Bruno, faces a dangerous threat to the town he polices and the people he protects.The event of the Périgord tourist season is the re-enactment of the liberation of the historic town of Sarlat from the English in 1370. But it all goes wrong when the man playing the part of the French general is almost killed in the heat of the action.The immediate question for chief of police Bruno Courrèges is: was this an accident - or deliberate? The stakes rise when Bruno learns that the man, Kerquelin, was running Frenchelon, the secret French electronic intelligence base nearby, after being recruited from a brilliant Silicon Valley career.As he investigates, Bruno discovers that Kerquelin's wound was faked, that he is alive and well and secretly negotiating a massive deal to build a semi-conductor industry in France. But then a whole new and dangerous player emerges, determined to nip the deal in the bud.****************************Praise for A Chateau Under Siege'French tourism should raise a glass to [Walker's] Dordogne Mysteries' Daily Mail 'I love these books' 5* Reader Review'A captivating, ingenious slice of escapism' Woman's Own'A fantastic book, a must-read' 5* Reader Review'Atmospheric and wonderfully complex' Lancashire Evening Post'Superb plots. Superb characters. Tantalising cuisine' 5* Reader Review
Ink Blood Sister Scribe: The Sunday Times bestselling edge-of-your-seat fantasy thriller
by Emma TörzsNot all books should be opened. In this thrilling fantasy debut, meet the family tasked with guarding a trove of magical but deadly books, and the shadowy organisation that will do anything to get them back.* The instant Sunday Times bestseller ** Good Morning America's June book club pick ** Apple Book of the Year in Audio *'A bold, new novel from an extraordinary new voice.' Marlon James'Simply a delight from start to finish.' New York Times'A spectacularly spellbinding debut.' The Fantasy Hive'A magnificent debut.' The Bookseller'A delight from start to finish.' Chloe Benjamin____________Joanna Kalotay lives alone in the woods of Vermont, the sole protector of a collection of rare books; books that will allow someone to walk through walls or turn water into wine. Books of magic.Her estranged older sister Esther moves between countries and jobs, constantly changing, never staying anywhere longer than a year, desperate to avoid the deadly magic that killed her mother. Currently working on a research base in Antarctica, she has found love and perhaps a sort of happiness.But when she finds spots of blood on the mirrors in the research base, she knows someone is coming for her, and that Joanna and her collection are in danger.If they are to survive, she and Joanna must unravel the secrets their parents kept hidden from them - secrets that span centuries and continents, and could cost them their lives ...* New York Times Notable Book for 2023 ** Best Book of 2023 by NPR! *____________Readers can't get enough of Ink Blood Sister Scribe . . .***** 'THIS BOOK DESTROYED ME AND MADE ME LOSE FEELING IN MY HANDS WITH HOW ANXIOUS IT MADE ME FIVE OUT OF FIVE STARS BEST 2023 RELEASE BY A THOUSAND MILES'***** 'Amazing!! Couldn't put it down.'***** 'This has be one of the most enjoyable fantasies I've read in a long time.'***** 'Dark and gripping, magic books written in blood, a shedload of mystery and intrigue, I loved it!'***** 'Absolutely brilliant!'____________'A fantastic magical adventure, not to be missed.' Kirkus Starred Review'No boxes go unticked in this fabulous page-turner, a searing debut about two sisters with very different powers.' Daily Mail'This debut novel is an absolute delight, weaving a convincing occult underground into real-world settings.' Guardian'Downright irresistible' Washington Post'Spellbinding... This is a must-read.' Publishers Weekly'A twisty and thrilling fantasy.' Kelly Link, Get in Trouble'An adventure, a puzzle, a twisty thriller, and a tender romance.' Alix E Harrow, The Once And Future Witches'Chilling and charming ... Törz's debut is a love letter to stories everywhere.' Roshani Chokshi, The Last Tale of the Flower Bride'A magical book, brimming with all the elements that make a story sing ... A gorgeously satisfying read.' Lesley Nneka Arimah, What It Means When a Man Falls from the SkySunday Times bestseller, July 2023
The Escape Room: Squid Game meets The Traitors, a gripping debut thriller about a reality TV show that turns deadly
by L. D. SmithsonEight contestants. One killer. Can you find the traitor?'Wow! What a page-turner. I'm a Celebrity meets Lord of the Flies.' Emma Curtis‘The pace never slackens.’ Faith Martin'Dark, disturbing and addictive.' L. C. NorthEverything is a clue.Bonnie arrives on a remote sea fort off the coast of England to take part in a mysterious reality TV show. Competing against seven strangers, she must solve a series of puzzles to win the prize money, but this is no game - and the consequences of failure are deadly.No one leaves.Under scrutiny from the watching public, the contestants quickly turn on one another. Who will sacrifice the most for wealth and fame? And why can't Bonnie shake the creeping sense that they are not alone?The only way out is to win.When the first contestant is found dead, Bonnie begins to understand the dark truth at the heart of this twisted competition: there's a killer inside the fort, and anyone could be next. If Bonnie wants to escape, she needs to win...Are you ready to play?Readers love The Escape Room . . .‘The twists and turns are ingenious. Brilliant!’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘A rip-roaring, immersive thriller that does not let you out of its grasp.’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘This was a brilliant and extremely enjoyable thriller, and I hope to one day see it on our screens! Loved it!’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘Like The Traitors on steroids’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘A vivid look at reality TV and the damaging psychological effects of social media posts.’⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘I read it in two sittings, and could NOT put it down.’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘It’s like The Crystal Maze meets Big Brother, but really really dark!’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘I never want to do an escape room after reading this book’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘One of my top books of the year!’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Those Beyond the Wall: The gripping new novel from the #1 Sunday Times bestselling author! (Ashtown series)
by Micaiah JohnsonFaced with a coming apocalypse, a woman must reckon with her past to solve a series of sudden and inexplicable deaths in a searing sci-fi thriller from the author of The Space Between Worlds.Revolution is a spark, and rage is the fire.In the harsh desert realm of Ashtown, the Emperor reigns with an iron fist, guarding against the relentless hostility of Wiley City. Scales, a skilled mechanic and fierce warrior, is the Emperor's trusted confidante. When a mysterious murder shatters the fragile peace, Scales, with an unlikely team, must uncover the killer plaguing both Ashtown and Wiley City. As she delves into the secrets hidden beneath the city's pristine exterior, Scales unravels startling truths, forcing her to confront a past she'd rather forget.To save the world, she must break her silence, even if it means sacrificing everything.'Those Beyond the Wall shows us the extent to which evil will avoid accountability.' READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I'm glad that Micaiah Johnson is so angry - it makes her a fantastic writer!' READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This is the book you write about revolution when your peaceful resistance was met with state-sanctioned violence.' READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Things Don’t Break On Their Own: ‘A captivating, haunting, and twisty story’ Karin Slaughter
by Sarah Easter Collins'This is the one: the next must-read, must-discuss novel' A.J. FINN'A terrific debut from a promising talent' KARIN SLAUGHTER'I will be thinking about it for years ... I loved it' GILLIAN McALLISTER---She could be anyone. She could be you.Nobody ever found out what happened to Laika Martenwood, the girl who vanished without a trace on her way to school one morning. But for her sister Willa, life shattered into tiny pieces that day, and she has never been able to put them back together again.Willa sees Laika everywhere: on buses, at parties, in busy streets. It’s been twenty-five years, and the only thing that has kept her going is her belief that her sister is alive, somewhere.But when a dinner party conversation about childhood memories spirals out of control, a shattering revelation from one of the guests forces Willa to rethink everything she thought she knew about her past. And, out of the debris of that explosive evening, the truth of what really happened begins to emerge. Piece by piece.---'A genuine page-turner' ALICE FEENEY'So, so, so good' CHRIS WHITAKER'Enthralling and unmissable' EMILIA HART'Compelling' CLAIRE FULLER
In a Place of Darkness: The gripping new thriller from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of the Logan McRae series
by Stuart MacBrideDiscover the gripping new thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of the Logan McRae seriesTHE CLOCK IS TICKING...Detective Constable Angus MacVicar has just landed his dream job – transferred out of uniform and assigned to Oldcastle’s biggest ongoing murder investigation: Operation Telegram, hunting the 'Fortnight Killer'.Every two weeks another couple is targeted. One victim is left at the scene, their corpse used as a twisted message board. The second body is never seen again.This should be the perfect chance for Angus to prove himself, but instead of working on the investigation’s front line, he’s lumbered with the forensic psychologist from hell. A sarcastic know-it-all American, on loan from the FBI, who seems determined to alienate everyone while dragging Angus into a shadowy world of conspiracies, lies, and violence.It’s been twelve days since the Fortnight Killer last struck, and the investigation’s running out of time. Angus's shiny new job might just be the death of him…Praise For Stuart MacBride:‘Fast, hard, authentic – and different’ Lee Child ‘A terrific writer’ The Times‘MacBride is a damned fine writer – no one does dark and gritty like him’ Peter James‘Dark and gripping. A riveting page-turner’ Independent on Sunday‘Unmissable … superb storytelling’ Sun