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Yesterday's Spy (Penguin Modern Classics)
by Len Deighton'Deighton at his best' Evening StandardSteve Champion - flamboyant businessman, former leader of an anti-Nazi network in the Second World War - is a man surrounded by mysteries. There are rumours he is still in the spying business. And suspicions that his fortune may be built on something nefarious; something he'd rather stayed secret. The Department are nervous, so Champion's oldest wartime ally is sent to the South of France to investigate. It's time to re-open the file on yesterday's spy, whatever the consequences. 'Tough, well-written and extremely readable' Daily MailA PATRICK ARMSTRONG NOVEL
The Callsign: A gripping military thriller from ex-Special Forces Commander Brad Taylor (Taskforce Novella #1)
by Brad TaylorFailure isn't an option. They're former CIA and Special Forces operators. They're a highly clandestine counterterrorist unit called the Taskforce. There's just one problem. They've never worked together before. While executing a training exercise, a target of opportunity presents itself in Yemen. Before they're deemed capable, the Taskforce is deployed. Its future now lies in the success of a mission, one that teeters on the brink of disaster. Discover the origins of the Taskforce in this gripping novella from New York Times bestselling author Brad Taylor. Praise for Brad Taylor: 'It's an excellent read, and I greatly enjoyed it' Nelson DeMille. 'Pike ranks right up there with Jason Bourne, Jack Reacher and Jack Bauer' John Lescroart. 'Logan is a tough, appealing hero you're sure to root for' Joseph Finder. 'Fresh plot, great actions, and Taylor clearly knows what he is writing about' Vince Flynn.
The Couple Next Door: The fast-paced and addictive million-copy bestseller
by Shari Lapena'Meticulously crafted and razor-sharp. THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR lingers long after you turn the final page' HARLAN COBEN***The fast-paced, addictive No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller. Over one million copies sold.***PEOPLE ARE CAPABLE OF ALMOST ANYTHING.You never know what's happening on the other side of the wall.Your neighbour told you that she didn't want your six-month-old daughter at the dinner party. Nothing personal, she just couldn't stand her crying.Your husband said it would be fine. After all, you only live next door. You'll have the baby monitor and you'll take it in turns to go back every half hour.Your daughter was sleeping when you checked on her last. But now, as you race up the stairs in your deathly quiet house, your worst fears are realized. She's gone.You've never had to call the police before. But now they're in your home, and who knows what they'll find there.What would you be capable of, when pushed past your limit?***OUT NOW *** Shari Lapena's brand-new unputdownable thriller: EVERYONE HERE IS LYING
Everyone Here is Lying: The No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling psychological thriller from the author of Richard & Judy pick Not a Happy Family
by Shari LapenaDiscover the gripping new thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Couple Next Door'The most addictive book I've read in ages…Just brilliant.' Lisa Jewell'Fast paced, tightly-plotted and with twists so well executed they floored me. Loved every word!' Claire Douglas'Genius. I loved it.' Andrea MaraWelcome to Stanhope - a safe neighbourhood. A place for families.William Wooler is a family man, on the surface. But he's been having an affair, an affair that ended horribly this afternoon at a motel up the road.So, when he returns to his house, devastated and angry, to find his difficult nine-year-old daughter Avery unexpectedly home from school, William loses his temper.Hours later, Avery's family declares her missing.Suddenly Stanhope doesn't feel so safe. And William isn't the only one on his street who's hiding a lie.As witnesses come forward with information that may or may not be true, Avery's neighbours become increasingly unhinged.Who took Avery Wooler?Nothing will prepare you for the truth…-------------Praise for Everyone Here is Lying:'Shari Lapena is the queen of the "just one more chapter" read. A chilling exploration of the worst-case repercussions and extensive fallout of a brief affair.' Sarah Vaughan, author of Anatomy of a Scandal'A taut, clever, chilling ride of manipulation and family secrets . . . Prepare to be consumed!' Ashley Audrain, author of The Whispers'I inhaled Everyone Here Is Lying. The pace never flags, the twists are fiendishly clever, and the writing is as perfect as can be.' Liz Nugent, author of Strange Sally Diamon'Shari Lapena is a modern master of the psychological thriller, and all of her considerable talents are at work in Everyone Here Is Lying.' Steve Cavanagh, author of Fifty Fifty'You simply can't put it down' Robert Gold, author of Twelve Secrets'I defy you to put it down until you know what happened to Avery Wooler.' Gilly Macmillan, author of The Fall'Shari Lapena is an expert in both pace and the placing of clues and misdirections' Literary Review'A fast-paced read with jaw-dropping twists' The i__________Readers love Everyone Here is Lying: ***** This book was a revelation ***** A well written story that is totally unforgettable***** Couldn't wait for the next chapter - never saw the twist!!!***** Gripped from the first few lines***** As always, Shari Lapena doesnt disappoint.Sunday Times bestseller, April 2024Not a Happy Family, Richard & Judy Book Club Pick, Spring 2023Shari Lapena's books have sold over 2 million copies across all formats [Nielsen Bookscan, April 2024]
Not a Happy Family: the instant Sunday Times bestseller, from the #1 bestselling author of THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR
by Shari Lapena'In this fast-paced, twisted family saga, Shari Lapena keeps you guessing until the very last page...' PAULA HAWKINSThe new unputdownable thriller from the multi-million-copy bestselling author of THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR.In this family, everyone is keeping secrets - even the dead.In the quiet, wealthy enclave of Brecken Hill, an older couple is brutally murdered hours after a tense Easter dinner with their three adult children. Who, of course, are devastated.Or are they? They each stand to inherit millions. They were never a happy family, thanks to their vindictive father and neglectful mother, but perhaps one of them is more disturbed than anyone knew. Did someone snap after that dreadful evening? Or did another person appear later that night with the worst of intentions? That must be what happened. After all, if one of the family were capable of something as gruesome as this, you'd know.Wouldn't you?******Praise for Shari Lapena:'The queen of the one-sit read' Linwood Barclay'Shari Lapena is one of the best thriller writers in the business' Steve Cavanagh'A masterful whodunnit, perfectly paced and expertly plotted, that had me guessing all the way through. I loved it and couldn't put it down.' C L Taylor'No-one does suburban paranoia like Shari Lapena - this slowly unfurling nightmare will have you biting your nails until the end' Ruth Ware'Shari Lapena just gets better and better' Cara Hunter AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW