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by Nic TatanoPowerhouse romance editor Keira Madison is known as “Cover Girl” – because she’s come up with the concepts for the covers of the best selling novels in history. But right now, she’s desperate to replace her best selling author.
Cover Her Face: An Adam Dalgliesh Mystery (Inspector Adam Dalgliesh Mystery #1)
by P. D. JamesFrom P.D. James, one of the masters of British crime fiction, comes the debut novel that introduced Scotland Yard detective Adam Dalgliesh. Set in the peaceful English countryside, Cover Her Face is a classic murder mystery. St Cedd's Church fête has been held in the grounds of Martingale manor house for generations. As if organising stalls, as well as presiding over luncheon, the bishop and the tea tent, were not enough for Mrs Eleanor Maxie on that mellow July afternoon, she also has to contend with the news of her son's sudden engagement to the new parlour maid, Sally Jupp. On the following morning Martingale and the village are shocked by the discovery of Sally's body. Investigating the violent death at the manor house, Detective Chief Inspector Adam Dalgliesh becomes embroiled in the complicated passions beneath the calm surface of English country life. In Cover Her Face, award-winning P.D. James (author of Death Comes to Pemberley, The Murder Room and Children of Men) plots a complex story of family secrets and suspicion. Meet the dark and brooding Dalgliesh - a gentleman, a poet, and a gifted detective-and read the novel that launched P.D. James's career as the world's pre-eminent crime writer.
Cover the Bones: the master of small-town mystery returns with the Times Crime Book of the Month (Detective Nell Buchanan)
by Chris HammerNO ONE IS EVER INNOCENT IN PARADISE.**THE TIMES CRIME BOOK OF THE MONTH**A small town. A closely guarded secret, stretching back decades. And blood in the water.'A masterful, stunning thriller. A twisting mystery epic in scale yet intricate in detail. Irresistible.' Chris Whitaker'Epic. Shakespearean in depth and range' The Times'Fierce, gripping and spine-chilling.' Daily MailA body has washed up in an irrigation canal, the artery running through Yuwonderie, a man-made paradise on the border of the Outback. Stabbed through the heart, electrocuted and dumped under cover of night, there is no doubt that detectives Ivan Lucic and Nell Buchanan are dealing with a vicious homicide. The victim is Athol Hasluck, member of one of the seven dynasties who have controlled every slice of bountiful land in this modern-day Eden for generations.But this is not an isolated incident. Someone is targeting the landed aristocracy of this quiet paradise in the desert. Secrets stretching back decades are rising to the surface at last - but the question remains, who stands to gain most from their demise? Can Ivan and Nell track down a killer before the guilt at the heart of these seven families takes the entire town down with it?Praise for Chris Hammer:'My favourite Australian detective is Nell Buchanan.' - Ann Cleeves'Hammer is a great writer - a leader in Australian noir' Michael Connelly'Shimmers . . . A tortured tale of blood and loss' Val McDermid'Stunning - a page-turner which stays long in the memory' Sunday Times'Utterly brilliant, a darkly simmering mystery.' - Dervla McTiernan'Chris Hammer is at the height of his power here.' - William Shaw'This novel is Hammer's best work yet.' The Times'This may well be Hammer's best work yet. Atmospheric and thrilling. I was gripped.' Victoria Selman'A vivid and gripping thriller' Gytha Lodge'A complex, twisty thriller, with nuanced characters and a winding plot all set in the oppressive Australian heat.' Lisa Hall'This slice of Australian noir sparkles like an opal in the blistering sun.' Lisa Gray'Top-notch Aussie Noir with real heat coming off the pages.' Christopher FowlerScrublands was named Sunday Times Crime Book of the Year 2019 and won the CWA John Creasey Dagger Award in the same year.Dead Man's Creek was named the Times Crime Book of the Year in 2023.
Cover Up: An exhilarating racing thriller for horseracing fanatics
by John FrancomeA thoroughbred thriller that keeps your heart racing to the finish...Cover Up is a gripping racing thriller from ex-jockey and racing broadcaster John Francome. The perfect read for fans of Felix Francis' Pulse and Triple Crown and Dick Francis' classic crime novels.'Jealousy, blackmail and teenage emotions are well-stirred into this exciting mix. In a word - readable' - Herald Sun (Australia) What's the worst way to die? At the end of a rope driven by your own shame and despair? Or savaged in the jaws of a black-hearted stallion who has hated you for years? If only the bankrupt gambler and the stable girl were alive to give us the answer...For a jockey they say there's no thrill like riding a big winner but Rob Harding has found something better - that's breeding one. His two-year-old colt Goldeneye is the product of Rob's own stud farm and, as the horse takes the July Stakes at Newmarket in some style, it seems he can lift Rob's failing business out of the mire. But no amount of prize money can deflect the tragedy that's waiting round the corner.Rob's head girl Ivana, a horse-mad beauty from the Czech Republic, would also revel in Goldeneye's triumph except for the terrifying reappearance of her sadistic ex-lover Milos. She's run a long way to escape from him - but it looks like she hasn't run far enough...What readers are saying about Cover Up:'A great book with many twists and turns''The pace of the plot stops you from putting it down''Just brilliant'
The Cover Up
by Marnie Riches‘A leading light in the field of Mancunian noir’ The Guardian ‘Gritty and gripping’ Kimberley Chambers, no.1 bestseller Watch your back. Everyone else will be.
The Cover Wife
by Dan Fesperman'Both gripping and scarily plausible, from the first page to its chilling conclusion, The Cover Wife is a book that demands to be read' Kevin Wignall, author of A Death in SwedenThe latest sophisticated, suspenseful, and intensely human spy thriller from master of the genre Dan Fesperman transports the reader to Paris and Hamburg, and deep into the conspiracy behind the 9/11 attacks.Paris, October 1999. CIA agent Claire Saylor's career has stalled, thanks to unorthodox behaviour in her past. So when she's told she'll be going undercover in Hamburg to pose as the wife of an academic who has published a controversial interpretation of the Quran's promise to martyrs, she assumes the job is a punishment. But when she discovers her team leader is Paul Bridger, another Agency maverick, she realizes there may be more to this mission than meets the eye – and not just for professional reasons.Meanwhile, Mahmoud, a recent Moroccan e´migre´ in Hamburg, has become involved with a group of radicals at his local mosque. The deeper he's drawn into the group, the more he is torn between his obligations to them and his feelings toward a beautiful westernized Muslim woman.As Claire learns the truth about her mission, and Mahmoud grows closer to the radicals, their paths are on a collision course that could have disastrous repercussions far beyond the CIA.
Cover Your Eyes (Morgans of Nashville #1)
by Mary BurtonIn Cover Your Eyes, New York Times bestseller Mary Burton delivers thrills and chills in this gripping hunt for a serial-killer who has evaded justice for years...At first, they struggle to escape. Then a torrent of blows rains down upon their bodies until their eyes cloud over in final agony. The killer shows no remorse - just a twisted need to witness each victim's last terrified moments.Public defender Rachel Wainwright is struggling to reopen a decades-old case, convinced that the wrong man is in prison. Homicide detective Deke Morgan doesn't want to agree. But if Rachel's hunch is correct, whoever fatally bludgeoned young, beautiful Annie Dawson thirty years ago could be the source of a new string of brutal slayings.Rachel's investigation is about to reveal answers-but at a price she never thought to pay. Now she's become the target of a rage honed by years of jealousy and madness. And a murderer is ready to show her just how vicious the truth can be...Mary Burton is the New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed author of I'm Watching You, Dead Ringer, Dying Scream, Senseless, Merciless, Before She Dies and The 7th Victim - all set in Virginia, USA, where Mary lives with her family. Her website is www.maryburton.com.
Cover Your Tracks: From the Shortlisted CWA Gold Dagger Author (DI Birch)
by Claire AskewClaire Askew won the Scottish Debut Crime Award with her debut All the Hidden Truths, praised as 'A meticulous and compelling novel' by Ian Rankin.'What if I told you,' he said, 'that I believe my mother's life to be in danger?'Robertson Bennet returns to Edinburgh after a 25-year absence in search of his parents and his inheritance. But both have disappeared. A quick, routine police check should be enough - and Detective Inspector Helen Birch has enough on her plate trying to help her brother, Charlie, after an assault in prison. But all her instincts tell her not to let this case go. And so she digs.George and Phamie Bennet were together for a long time. No one can ever really know the secrets kept between husband and wife. But as Birch slowly begins to unravel the truth, terrible crimes start to rise to the surface. Beautifully written and ingeniously plotted, Cover Your Tracks confirms Claire Askew as a major new talent in crime fiction.Praise for Claire Askew's novels:'Stunning debut... compellingly written' - Daily Mail'A meticulous and compelling novel about the aftermath of a major crime and its effect on the affected families and investigating officers both' - Ian Rankin'Splendid debut... thoughtful and well-written' - Guardian'Gripping, heartbreaking and horrifyingly plausible. I couldn't tear myself away from this book. Claire Askew is a stunning new voice in crime fiction' - Erin Kelly, author of He Said/She Said'Moving and memorable' - The Sunday Times'A fine, thought-provoking debut' - Mail on Sunday'Claire Askew takes us away from the obvious plot and asks us tantalising questions... an absorbing psychological trio for Askew's thought-provoking entry into crime fiction' - The Times
A Covert Affair: Deadly Ops 5 (Deadly Ops #Bk. 5)
by Katie ReusDanger. Thrills. Action. Suspense. No holds barred in New York Times bestseller Katie Reus's Deadly Ops series. Fans of Karen Rose, Lisa Jackson, Lisa Gardner and Julie Garwood - be prepared for Deadly Ops.'Fast-paced romantic suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat' Cynthia EdenNational Security Agent Nathan Ortiz is back in the game. After being wounded in action he's ready for anything. But he's shocked when his new mission to find missing women in Miami leads him to the very one he's never forgotten.Successful restaurateur Amelia Rios does everything she can to support struggling women in her community. When one of her waitresses stops showing up for work, Amelia is thrown into a dark, shadowy world.Working with Nathan, the only man she's ever loved, old feelings surface as they fight a ruthless enemy preying on the poor and weak. The heat simmering between them could mean a second chance at love - but first they must survive. More mindblowing action is waiting for you. Don't miss Katie Reus's other Deadly Ops novels: Targeted, Bound to Danger, Shattered Duty, Chasing Danger and Edge of Danger.
Covert Agent's Virgin Affair (Mills And Boon Intrigue Ser. #2)
by Linda ConradUndercover agent Jake figures one romantic dinner will get never-been-kissed librarian Mary to tell him everything she knows about her late father's criminal activities. But the more Mary talks, the more Jake's falling for his own too-trusting target!
Covert Alliance: The Pregnant Colton Bride Beauty And The Bodyguard Killer Countdown Covert Alliance (Mills And Boon Romantic Suspense Ser.)
by Linda O. JohnstonPassion flares between a mysterious woman and a covert investigator who knows her secret…
Covert Attraction: Cold Case, Hot Accomplice Colton Christmas Rescue Seduced By His Target Covert Attraction (Mills And Boon Romantic Suspense Ser.)
by Linda O. JohnstonCorcoris Pharmaceuticals destroyed everything for Beth Jones. Her safety.
Covert Cargo: Protecting Her Daughter Covert Cargo Last Stand Ranch (Navy SEAL Defenders #3)
by Elisabeth ReesDANGEROUS WATERS
Covert Christmas: Down To The Wire Covert Christmas Keeping Watch (Echo Mountain #2)
by Hope WhiteWalking in on a beautiful woman taking a bath is a perk Todd Wainwright doesn't expect when he arrives at a friend's Hilton Head beach cottage. The dedicated Chicago surgeon is looking for some much-needed R & R.
Covert Christmas (Bachelor Bodyguards) / Secret Agent Santa / Military Grade Mistletoe: His Christmas Assignment (bachelor Bodyguards) / Secret Agent Santa / Military Grade Mistletoe
by Lisa Childs Carol Ericson Julie MillerA Christmas escape…
Covert Christmas Twin (Twins Separated at Birth #2)
by Heather WoodhavenTo save her sister, she’ll need to become her The Twins Separated at Birth series continues
Covert Complication: What She Did (rushing Creek Crime Spree) / Covert Complication (a Badlands Cops Novel) (A Badlands Cops Novel #2)
by Nicole HelmShe’s back to save her family.
Covert Conception (Mills And Boon Intrigue Ser.)
by Delores FossenNatalie Sinclair was stunned to discover she'd been drugged - and impregnated.
Covert Cowboy (Colorado Confidential #6)
by Harper AllenMISSION PROFILETHE AGENT: Conrad Burke, alias Connor DucharmeHIS MOTTO: "Always work alone."THE ASSIGNMENT–AND COMPLICATION: Team up with one headstrong, pregnant woman to catch a criminal….
Covert Justice: Exit Strategy Payback Covert Justice (Mills And Boon Love Inspired Suspense Ser.)
by Lynn Huggins BlackburnAGENT UNDERCOVER
Covert Kisses (Sons of Stillwater #1)
by Jane GodmanSons of Stillwater: Jane Godman's heart-stopping new miniseries where no one is who they seem…
Covert M.D. (Mills And Boon Intrigue Ser.)
by Jessica AndersenSHE COULD TRUST HIM WITH HER LIFE…BUT NOT WITH HER HEART
Covert Pursuit (Mills And Boon Love Inspired Ser.)
by Terri ReedBoston homicide detective Angie Carlucci thought she was getting a much-needed vacation. But her Florida Keys holiday is interrupted when she sees someone dump a body bag in the ocean. In the tangle between arms dealers and treasure hunters, she's the only witness–and the main target. Unless a certain boat captain can keep her safe…
