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Hitman
by Max KinningsA paranoid, reclusive old woman offers you a hundred grand to kill someone. Trouble is, you're no silent assasin and your target is a man endowed with enormous psychic powers. And yes...he quite clearly knows what you're up to. You have two options:1. Decline the offer. 2. Get a gun, get smashed out of your brain on every drug you can lay your hands on and hit the streets in your souped-up Beamer whilst your "hit" draws you deeper into his bizarre hallucinatory world. The choice is yours. Taking in the sights and sounds of modern London as seen through the bleary eyes of our (tragi-)comic (anti-)hero, HITMAN is inhabited by a cast of grotesque movers and shakers, casualties and misfits, all of them scattered from the corrosive underbelly of the showbiz dream.
Hitman Anders and the Meaning of It All
by Jonas JonassonThe bestselling novel from the author of The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and The Girl Who Saved the King of Sweden
Hitman: Damnation (Hitman Ser. #2)
by Raymond BensonAgent 47 might be the best assassin the Agency has ever had, but he'll need all of his skill, cunning, and ruthlessness if he is to survive his toughest assignment yet. Since the devastating conclusion of Hitman: Blood Money, Agent 47 has been MIA. Now fans awaiting the return of the blockbuster video-game and film phenomenon can pinpoint the location of the world's most brutal and effective killer-for-hire before he re-emerges in Hitman: Absolution. When the Agency lures him back with a mission that will require every last ounce of his stealth, strength, and undercover tactics, they grossly underestimate the silent assassin's own agenda. Because this time, Agent 47 isn't just going to bite the hand that feeds him ... he's going to tear it off and annihilate anyone who stands in his way.
The Hive Construct
by Alexander MaskillSituated deep in the Sahara Desert, New Cairo is a city built on technology – from the huge, life-giving solar panels that keep it functioning in a radically changed, resource-scarce world to the artificial implants that have become the answer to all and any of mankind's medical problems. But it is also a divided city, dominated by a handful of omnipotent corporate dynasties. And when a devastating new computer virus begins to spread through the poorest districts, shutting down the life-giving implants that enable so many to survive, the city begins to slide into the anarchy of violent class struggle. Hiding amidst the chaos is Zala Ulora. A gifted hacker and fugitive from justice, she believes she might be able to earn her life back by tracing the virus to its source and destroying it before it destroys the city. Or before the city destroys itself . . .With its vivid characters, bold ideas and explosive action, The Hive is science fiction at its most exciting, inventive and accessible.
A Hive of Glass (Murder Room Ser.)
by P. M. HubbardJohnnie Slade harbours an obsessive love for fine glass objects, so his interest is piqued when he sees photographs of the fabulous Verzelini tazza in a magazine. He follows its trail and finds that someone may already have committed murder to get their hands on it. If, indeed, it ever existed. And what is the relevance of the entry in the dead man's diary that reads 'Dunstreet'?Johnnie finds out what it means - and he also finds Claudia. But his pursuit of both the tazza and the girl are complicated not only by Claudia's blind and autocratic Aunt Elizabeth, but also by the dawning realisation that he is not alone in his quest. And death, of course, is just around the corner.
HMS Surprise: Aubrey/maturin Series, Book 3 (Aubrey/Maturin Series #3)
by Patrick O’BrianPatrick O’Brian’s Aubrey-Maturin tales are widely acknowledged to be the greatest series of historical novels ever written.
HMS Unseen: a horribly compelling and devastatingly gripping action thriller - one hell of a ride…
by Patrick RobinsonThe deadliest ship in the world has fallen into the hands of a terrorist enemy -- the submariner believed to be behind the destruction of the Thomas Jefferson has returned to seek his revenge on his Iraqi paymasters and the country that betrayed him. He defects to Iran, where he is helped in his plan to transform a stolen submarine into a unique weapon capable of causing the most shocking air strikes in an American history. His vengeance on the US is devastating, H. M. S. Unseen is lost, and the blame appears to lie with Iraq. It is up to Admiral Arnold Morgan, to prove his suspicions that Iraq isn't responsible, and that Ben Adnam is the only man skilful enough to orchestrate such an attack. And he must stop him, whatever the cost ...
The Ho Ho Ho Mystery (Third Pig Detective Agency #2)
by Bob BurkeThe festive follow-up to The Third Pig Detective Agency.
The Hobbema Prospect (Simon Kenworthy #12)
by John Buxton HiltonAnne Cossey has a recurring dream of an avenue that reminds her of Hobbema’s painting of The Avenue at Middelharnis. Beyond that she knows nothing of the place, except that it terrifies her. There is a great deal in her past that she cannot remember. Who is her mother? Who was her father? Who is she? Then, while she is on honeymoon in Spain, her mother ‘commits suicide’ in a manner that Anne is the first to recognize as murder. From then on the knots begin to tighten, for Anne is on the civilian payroll of Chief Superintendent Kenworthy, now in his closing years at the Yard, and her husband is a detective-sergeant in the squad of Kenworthy’s old winger, Shiner Wright. She unearths various files in the archives that might refer to her mother’s elusive past, but then finds herself one chilly dawn abducted under anaesthetic and coming to in the very avenue of her nightmare. The action grows increasingly sinister, giving Kenworthy one of his most complex cases to date – and John Buxton Hilton the opportunity to introduce a few more to his gallery of memorable characters, including Swannee Foster, a criminal individualist, whom many at the Yard have agreed not to harness.
A Hobby of Murder (Andrew Basnett)
by Elizabeth FerrarsRetired professor Andrew Basnett had been at a loose end since he'd finished writing his book, and a country visit with friends seemed just the diversion he needed. But when seven friends gather to welcome him to their village, conviviality soon turns to crime as guests suddenly start dying - and Basnett finds himself seeking a clever killer who is sure to strike again.'Her fans will love it' Kirkus Reviews
Hokuloa Road: A Novel
by Elizabeth HandA young man is drawn into the dark side of paradise in this "brilliantly atmospheric" (New York Times Book Review) and "refreshingly creepy" (Washington Post) mystery. A New York Times Notable Book of 2022 On a whim, Grady Kendall applies to work as a live-in caretaker for a luxury property in Hawaiʻi, as far from his small-town Maine life as he can imagine. Within days he's flying out to an estate on remote Hokuloa Road, where he quickly uncovers a dark side to the island&’s idyllic reputation: it has long been a place where people vanish without a trace. When a young woman from his flight becomes the next to disappear, Grady is determined—and soon desperate—to figure out what's happened to Jessie, and to all those staring out of the island&’s &“missing" posters. But working with Raina, Jessie&’s fiercely protective best friend, to uncover the truth is anything but easy, and with an inexplicable and sinister presence stalking his every step, Grady can only hope he'll find the answer before it's too late. Perfect for fans of Peter Heller and The White Lotus, and from award-winning writer Elizabeth Hand, a master of crime fiction known for her magnetic characters, seductive prose, and fearless excavations into the darkest corners of our world, comes a chilling and illuminating new novel about a place unlike any other—and the deadly cost of keeping it so."Set in a Hawaii so vividly imagined I'm still shaking sand out of my shoes."—Grady Hendrix, New York Times bestselling author of The Final Girl Support Group &“Twisty and dark . . . easily one of the best thrillers I've read.&” —Rachel Hawkins, New York Times bestselling author of The Wife Upstairs &“This is the perfect book for your summer beach bag—an evocative mystery set in a tropical island paradise.&” —Jason Rekulak, author of Hidden Pictures
The Holcroft Covenant: A Novel
by Robert LudlumThe most dangerous legacy...A superb thriller from 'a writer who bests the bestsellers' Daily TelegraphThe Second World War is over. Three top Nazis have embezzled $780 million from Nazi funds - and then committed suicide. Their Covenant, to be inherited by their three eldest children, is to redistribute this vast wealth among the survivors of the Holocaust. Reparation must be made.Conventional Noel Holcroft is one of the inheritors, and his mission is to find the other two 'children' and prove himself worthy of his task. But the Sonnenkinder, the Children of the Sun, are determined to gain control of the millions and establish a Nazi Fourth Reich. As Holcroft tries to carry out his destiny, he finds himself enmeshed in a bewildering, horrifying nightmare...
Hold Me Like a Breath: Once Upon a Crime Family (Once Upon A Crime Family Ser. #Bk. 1)
by Tiffany SchmidtIn Penelope Landlow's world, almost anything can be bought or sold. She's the daughter of one of the three crime families controlling the black market for organ transplants. Because of an autoimmune disorder that causes her to bruise easily, Penny is considered too "delicate" to handle the family business, or even to step foot outside their estate. All Penelope has ever wanted is independence--until she's suddenly thrust into the dangerous world all alone, forced to stay one step ahead of her family's enemies. As she struggles to survive the power plays of rival crime families, she learns dreams come with casualties, betrayal hurts worse than bruises, and there's nothing she won't risk for the people she loves. Perfect for fans of Holly Black and Kimberly Derting, this first book in the stunning new Once Upon a Crime Family series from acclaimed author Tiffany Schmidt will leave readers breathless.
Hold My Hand
by M.J. Ford‘Superb, gritty and realistic’ MEL SHERRATT, million copy bestseller How long do you hunt for the missing?
Hold the Dark: Now on Netflix
by William GiraldiNow a Netflix original film starring Alexander Skarsgard, Riley Keough and Jeffrey WrightA terrifying literary thriller set on the Alaskan tundra, about the mystery of evil and mankind's losing battle with nature...Wolves have come for the children of Keelut. Three children have been taken from this isolated Alaskan village, including the six-year-old son of Medora and Vernon Slone. Wolf expert Russell Core arrives in Keelut to investigate the killings and learns of the horrifying darkness at the heart of Medora.When her husband returns from a desert war to discover his boy dead and his wife missing, he begins a maniacal pursuit that cuts a bloody swathe across the frozen landscape. As Core attempts to rescue Medora from her husband's vengeance, he comes face to face with an unspeakable secret about the indestructible bonds of family, and the untamed animal in the soul of every human being.An epic woven of both blood and myth, Hold the Dark recalls the extreme climate and tribalism of Daniel Woodrell's Winter's Bone and the primeval violence of James Dickey's Deliverance.'A fierce, extraordinary new novel... spectacularly violent and exquisitely written...If dust jackets were more than paper and ink, this one would bear blood and frost...Giraldi writes with force and precision and grace' - New York Times'Haunting, brilliantly written and as sharp and cold as the landscape it describes' - Ann Cleeves
Hold Tight: A gripping thriller from the #1 bestselling creator of hit Netflix show Fool Me Once (Thorndike Core Ser.)
by Harlan CobenHow far will you go to protect your child? A superb SUNDAY TIMES No.1 bestseller from the author of SIX YEARS.Tia and Mike Baye never imagined they'd become the type of overprotective parents who spy on their kids. But their 16-year-old son Adam has been unusually distant lately, and after the suicide of his classmate Spencer, they can't help but worry. They install a sophisticated spy program on Adam's computer, and within days they are jolted by a message from an unknown correspondent addressed to their son: 'Just stay quiet and all safe.'Meanwhile, browsing through an online memorial for Spencer, Betsy Hill is struck by a photo that appears to have been taken on the night of her son's death and he wasn't alone. She thinks it is Adam Baye standing just outside the camera's range, but when Adam goes missing, it soon becomes clear that something deep and sinister has infected their community...
Hold Your Breath
by B P WalterIf you go down to the woods today, you’re in for a big surprise… ‘Exceptional’ A.J. Finn ‘A smart thriller’ Gillian McAllister ‘Creepy, absorbing and unnerving’ T.M. Logan
Hold Your Tongue: This addictive crime novel will be your new obsession (DI Eve Hunter #1)
by Deborah Masson'Gritty and close to the bone, Hold Your Tongue is a compelling, addictive read that I devoured in one sitting.' Lisa Hall, bestselling author of Between You and MeA brutal murder.A young woman’s body is discovered with horrifying injuries, a recent newspaper cutting pinned to her clothing.A detective with everything to prove.This is her only chance to redeem herself.A serial killer with nothing to lose.He’s waited years, and his reign of terror has only just begun . . .Introducing DI Eve Hunter, HOLD YOUR TONGUE is your new obsession.***Readers can't stop talking about HOLD YOUR TONGUE:'Without a doubt the best police procedural I have read in a long time''[Deborah Masson] has a long and bright future ahead if this book is anything to go by''Hold Your Tongue is incredible . . . You're in for a treat!''[Stuart] MacBride has some competition''Wow, what a page-turner!''I can't wait to read more of this series''Addictive from the first page to the last [...] If you read only one book this year make it this one'***'Tense, edge-of-your-seat stuff' Emma Curtis, bestselling author of The Night You Left'Expertly paced, intriguing and with a strong emotional kick - this is a great start to a fab new detective series' SJI Holliday, author of Violet'A tense debut in which the past and present collide with devastating consequences. I hope to read more of DI Eve Hunter' Mari Hannah, author of The Lost
Holden: Holden, Abduction, Fugitive Bride (The Lawmen of Silver Creek Ranch #10)
by Delores FossenWhen a baby goes mising, a Texas marshal and a woman from his past discover there's a whole lot more behind this kidnapping…
Holding: A Novel
by Graham NortonThe Sunday Times bestseller and debut novel from Graham Norton.'Poised and perceptive' Sunday Times'... a deftly plotted story as moving as it is compelling' Sunday Mirror'Deeply accomplished ... brilliantly observed' Good Housekeeping'... one of the more authentic debuts I've read in recent years ... in such an understated manner, eschewing linguistic eccentricity ... in favour of genuine characters and tender feeling ... this is a fine novel' John Boyne, Irish Times'It's funny and wonderfully perceptive' Wendy Holden'It is beautiful and yet devastatingly sad' Daily Express'Strenuously charming ... surprisingly tender' Metro 'Heartwarming and observant' StylistThe remote Irish village of Duneen has known little drama; and yet its inhabitants are troubled. Sergeant PJ Collins hasn't always been this overweight; mother of two Brid Riordan hasn't always been an alcoholic; and elegant Evelyn Ross hasn't always felt that her life was a total waste. So when human remains are discovered on an old farm, suspected to be that of Tommy Burke - a former love of both Brid and Evelyn - the village's dark past begins to unravel. As the frustrated PJ struggles to solve a genuine case for the first time in his life, he unearths a community's worth of anger and resentments, secrets and regret.Darkly comic, touching and at times profoundly sad. Graham Norton employs his acerbic wit to breathe life into a host of lovable characters, and explore - with searing honesty - the complexities and contradictions that make us human.
Holding The Dream: Number 2 in series (Dream Trilogy #Bk. 2)
by Nora RobertsSurrounded by the sweeping cliffs and beauty of Big Sur, California, Kate Powell treasures her life at Templeton Houseand the family who raised her like one of their own. Although Kate lacks Margo's beauty and Laura's elegance, she knows she has something they would never possess - a shrewd head for business. Driven by ambition, Kate measures her life's success with each soaring promotion. But now faced with accusations of professional impropriety, Kate feels that she has lost everything she's worked so hard for. Which is when Byron DeWitt walks into her life and Kate is forced to reevaluate exactly what it is she's fighting for.
Holding Fire (Alpha Security #2)
by April HuntMISSION IMPOSSIBLEAlpha Security operative Trey Hanson is ready to settle down. When he meets a gorgeous blonde in a bar, and the connection between them is off the charts, he thinks he's finally found the one. But after their night together ends in a hail of gunfire and she disappears in the chaos, Trey's reasons for tracking her down are personal . . . until he learns she's his next assignment.Elle Monroe never expected to see Trey again. The night they shared was incredible, but the last thing she's looking for is a relationship. Now that it's clear she's being targeted, though, she has no choice but to trust this man she barely knows with her life. And Trey's not just determined to keep her safe . . . he's determined to win her heart.***The Alpha Security seriesBook 1 - Heated Pursuit (Rafe and Penny)Book 2 - Holding Fire (Trey and Elle)Book 3 - Hard Justice (Vince and Charlie)
Holding The Line
by Kierney Scott‘an intense story of betrayal, danger and reconnection.’ – Obsessed with Myshelf A heartracing romantic suspense thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat. It’s been four years since Armando Torres disappeared. He was DEA agent Beth Thomson’s best undercover recruit – and the best lover she ever had.
