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A Matrimonial Murder
by Meeti Shroff ShahThe thrilling second book in the Temple Hill Mystery series!A Matrimonial Murder takes us back to the bustling Temple Hill neighbourhood of Mumbai where fat-cat businessmen conduct high-powered deals while their pampered wives toil behind the scenes, leveraging gossip and innuendo. Sarla Seth, the owner of the most prestigious matrimonial bureau in town, has been receiving threatening messages. In her thirty years of matchmaking, she's left behind a few unhappy clients and jealous competitors, though surely none of them would wish her actual harm? But when an employee is found murdered in the office, a shocked Sarla is forced to admit that things at her beloved Soul Harmony may not be that harmonious after all.Award-winning novelist Radhi Zaveri is at Soul Harmony researching a book on arranged marriages when she stumbles upon the body of the murdered woman and gets caught up in the drama that unfolds. While the police begin their investigation, Radhi's conversations with staff and clients give rise to worrying questions. As she hunts for answers, Radhi consults astrologers, goes on arranged dates and discoversthat marriage on Temple Hill is deadly serious business.
Liar's Point: A romantic thriller sure to have you on the edge of your seat! (Texas Murder Files)
by Laura Griffin'Griffin's characters leap off the page, and she throws myriad twists, turns, and red herrings into her taut plot as it rockets to a heart-pounding finale. The result is a high-stakes romantic thriller that's sure to please' Publishers WeeklyWith her signature breathless pacing and suspenseful twists and turns, 'Laura Griffin never fails to put me on the edge of my seat' USA TODAYIf you love Karen Rose, Melinda Leigh and Lisa Gardner, you'll be gripped by Laura Griffin!......................................................Can she find the truth in a growing web of lies?Detective Nicole Lawson is fed up with her job and non-existent love life, especially when her first date in months gets cut short by an urgent call from the chief of police. A body has been discovered at Lighthouse Point, and news of the homicide quickly reverberates through Nicole's hometown.Leading the investigation is Emmet Davis, a veteran detective and Nicole's fiercest rival at work. With Emmet calling the shots, Nicole is keen to find a lead, but when another body appears and she starts to see a bizarre pattern, no one believes her.As the stakes grow ever higher, Nicole must put aside her tumultuous feelings and work closely with Emmet to figure out who is targeting her beloved hometown . . . before she becomes a target herself.......................................................Raves for Laura Griffin:'I love smart, sophisticated, fast-moving romantic thrillers and Laura Griffin writes them brilliantly' JAYNE ANN KRENTZ'A nail-biting read from the very first page to the final, shocking twist. I could not put this book down' MELINDA LEIGH'Griffin pulls out all the stops in a phenomenal twist ending that will leave readers stunned' Publishers Weekly'An absolutely must read . . . Full of suspenseful mysterious happenings with a little romance thrown in, this book hits all the right notes' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'Everything a reader of romantic suspense could want. Another excellent novel from Laura Griffin' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'What a fast-paced, well-written romantic suspense! . . . I cannot say enough about how good this story was and hope that fans of creepy good romantic suspense will enjoy it as much as I did' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'An exciting, intriguing, suspenseful thriller . . . Last Seen Alone was another edge of your seat adventure' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'A highly suspenseful read with a gripping edge . . . an unputdownable storyline. Laura Griffin is one of my favorite storytellers and her latest work is phenomenal' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review
You Like It Darker
by Stephen King'You like it darker? Fine, so do I', writes Stephen King in the afterword to this magnificent new collection of twelve stories that delve into the darker part of life - both metaphorical and literal. King has, for half a century, been a master of the form, and these stories, about fate, mortality, luck, and the folds in reality where anything can happen, are as rich and riveting as his novels, both weighty in theme and a huge pleasure to read. King writes to feel 'the exhilaration of leaving ordinary day-to-day life behind', and in You Like it Darker, readers will feel that exhilaration too, again and again. 'Two Talented Bastids' explores the long-hidden secret of how the eponymous gentlemen got their skills. In 'Danny Coughlin's Bad Dream', a brief and unprecedented psychic flash upends dozens of lives, Danny's most catastrophically. In 'Rattlesnakes', a sequel to Cujo, a grieving widower travels to Florida for respite and instead receives an unexpected inheritance - with major strings attached. In 'The Dreamers', a taciturn Vietnam vet answers a job ad and learns that there are some corners of the universe best left unexplored. 'The Answer Man' asks if prescience is good luck or bad and reminds us that a life marked by unbearable tragedy can still be meaningful. King's ability to surprise, amaze, and bring us both terror and solace remains unsurpassed. Each of these stories holds its own thrills, joys, and mysteries; each feels iconic. You like it darker? You got it.'As classic as King's novels are, his shorter fiction has been just as gripping over the years' - USA Today 'One of the great storytellers of our time' - Guardian
Tom Clancy Act of Defiance: The unmissable gasp-a-page Jack Ryan thriller (Jack Ryan #24)
by Jeffrey Wilson Brian AndrewsFOR JACK RYAN, THE GREATEST THREAT LURKS BENEATH THE WAVES . . . AGAIN When a Russian superweapon is let loose under the waves, it's up to President Jack Ryan to find a countermove in the latest entry in this #1 New York Times bestselling series.US intelligence is reporting turmoil in the Russian navy. Their deadliest submarine, the Belgorod, has unexpectedly launched. Who authorised the departure? What mission is it on? And, most disturbing of all, what weapons do the giant doors on the sub's bow hide?It's been four decades since a similar incident with the Soviet sub, Red October, ended happily, thanks to a young CIA analyst named Jack Ryan.Now, President Jack Ryan finds himself with fleets of ships, squadrons of jets, and teams of SEALs at his command, but what he doesn't have is insight into the plans of the Belgorod's commander. It falls to a younger generation of Ryans to do the dangerous work that will reveal that information.But there's always a price to be paid. When the final moments tick away, will Jack Ryan have to choose between the safety of his country and the safety of his child?___________PRAISE FOR TOM CLANCY'Constantly taps the current world situation for its imminent dangers and spins them into an engrossing tale'NEW YORK TIMES'Exhilarating. No other novelist is giving so full a picture of modern conflict'SUNDAY TIMES'A brilliantly constructed thriller that packs a punch'DAILY MAIL'Heart-stopping action . . . entertaining and eminently topical'WASHINGTON POST
Mind Games
by Nora RobertsA brand new thriller from multi-million copy bestselling author Nora RobertsSometimes a gift can feel more like a curse'If you're after the perfect pick-me-up, take-me-away-from-the-world read, then she's your woman' The Guardian'Nora Roberts is, quite simply, a one-woman phenomenon' Heat Thea Fox is just twelve years old when her parents are brutally slain. With Thea's help the police are able to put their murderer - a psychotic serial killer called Ray Riggs - behind bars for life. Changed forever, Thea slowly learns to come to terms with the events of that terrible night and builds a new life in a small country town where she can breathe in the smells of pine, fresh bread and her grandmother's homemade candles.But the connection that helped Thea put her parents' killer behind bars will come to haunt her. Though her Grandmother calls it a gift, to Thea it feels more like a curse because Ray feels the connection too and though Thea may try to move on, Ray isn't willing to let her go quite so easily...
A Window Breaks: A family is pushed to breaking point in this addictive, pulse-racing, emotionally-charged thriller
by C. M. EwanA Window Breaks is the nerve-wrecking thriller from C. M. Ewan, the author of The Interview and Safe House.‘Fantastic’ – Lee Child‘Totally addictive’ – Ann Cleeves‘A thrill-a-minute page-turner’ – Simon KernickIt's 2 a.m. in a remote Scottish lodge.You are asleep when a noise wakes you.You stir, unsure why, and turn to your partner.Then you hear it.Glass. Crunching underfoot.Your worst fears are about to be realized.Someone is downstairs, intent on causing your family harm.You will do whatever it takes to protect them.But with only each other to rely on, can you escape?What authors are saying . . .‘If you only read one thriller this year read this’ – C. L. Taylor‘Smashed my way through this . . . Nerve-shredding’ – Tim Weaver‘Brilliantly crafted, excruciatingly tense’ – Sharon Bolton‘Starts at full throttle and never lets up’ – T. M. Logan‘Heart-stopping . . . a sure-fire bestseller’ – Jo Spain‘Breakneck ride of a thriller’ – Fiona Cummins‘Almost unbearably tense and exciting’ – Mark Edwards‘Fierce read, with heart, muscle and an out-of-sight twist’ – Mick Herron‘Tense, fast-paced thriller’ – Jenny Quintana‘Brilliant and almost impossible to put down’ – Andrew TaylorWhat readers are saying . . .‘This was so intense as the twists and turns came one after another at breakneck speed.’‘Brilliantly written thriller which keeps you gripped from the first few pages.’‘Full of action and excitement’‘Absolutely amazing; I was totally gripped from start to finish’
The Interview: An outstanding locked-room thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat
by C. M. EwanThe Interview is a gripping locked-room thriller from C. M. Ewan, the acclaimed author of A Window Breaks and the half-a-million-copy bestseller Safe House.It’s 5 p.m. on a Friday.You have been called to an interview for your dream job.In a stunning office thirteen floors above the city below, you are all alone with the man interviewing you.Everyone else has gone home for the weekend.The interview gets more and more disturbing.You’re feeling scared.Your only way out is to answer a seemingly impossible question.If you can’t . . . what happens next?What authors are saying . . .‘C.M. Ewan never once drops the pace in this heart-pounding rollercoaster of a thriller that had me up all night’ - Clare Mackintosh, author of Hostage‘A brilliant hook, a breakneck game of cat and mouse, and twists galore’ - Tim Weaver, author of The Shadow at the Door‘A fast-paced twisty read that races along like an action movie’ - Sarah Pinborough, author of Insomnia‘I can’t stop thinking about The Interview. I loved it’ - Sarah Hilary, author of Fragile‘I couldn’t put The Interview down. Totally brilliant’ - B A Paris, author of The Therapist‘A terrifying, heart-stopping ride’ - Sharon Bolton, author of The Split‘So tense and twisty. An absolute nail-biter of a novel!’ - Gilly Macmillan, author of The Long WeekendWhat readers are saying . . .‘Oh boy did I enjoy this book! The definition of a keep you up all night, read in one sitting thriller’‘I read this beauty in a day, had so much else to do but just couldn't put it down’‘Wow, this book blew me away! I was hooked immediately and found the concept, both exciting and highly original’‘YOU GUYS! If you haven't read this book, DO IT NOW!’
The House Hunt: A heart-pounding thriller that will keep you turning the pages from the acclaimed author of The Interview
by C. M. Ewan‘So pacy and addictive. Just brilliant!’ – Claire Douglas, author of The Couple at No.9The House Hunt is a heart-pounding, claustrophobic thriller from C. M. Ewan, acclaimed author of The Interview, A Window Breaks and the half-a-million-copy bestseller Safe House.Your estate agent calls.She’s running late and needs you to show a man around your home.You let him in and begin the tour.But something about him feels wrong . . .You ask him to leave and he refuses.Then he tells you something about you. Something inconceivable.And then you realize. . .He doesn't want your house. He wants YOU.What authors are saying about The House Hunt:‘The tension mounts with every chapter in this edge-of-the-seat, tense and twisty thriller. Don't miss it!’ – B. A. Paris, author of The Therapist‘Truly impossible to put down’ – Chris Whitaker, author of We Begin at the End‘Be prepared to put everything else on hold until you've finished The House Hunt, because once it grips you it doesn't let go’ – Jane Casey, author of Let the Dead Speak‘Nobody does heart-thumping, dry-mouth, claustrophobic thrillers like C M Ewan. The House Hunt is exceptional’ – Sharon Bolton, author of The Pact‘Unbearably tense, effortlessly plotted and packed with twists’ – Tim Weaver, author of No One HomeWhat readers are saying about The House Hunt:‘WOW WOW WOW !! The twists in this story had my head spinning. I had no idea where it was leading. What a brilliant book’‘I lost so much sleep reading this book but it was so worth it. Brilliant!’‘The twists and turns are superb and the ultimate unravelling very satisfying. I loved it!’
The Hotel
by Louise MumfordDo you dare pick up The Hotel, the stunning thriller readers are calling ‘fast paced’, ‘creepy’ and ‘gripping the whole way through’?
The Guests: Escape to the Maldives with the hottest, twistiest thriller of 2024, from the author of The Beach Party
by Nikki Smith'The perfect beach read' Harriet Tyce, Blood Orange'Wonderfully escapist and nail-bitingly suspenseful' Laura Marshall, Friend Request-----WELCOME TO PARADISE! Or so the staff say as they greet the Hamiltons on the pristine shores of the idyllic Maldives resort.And it starts off that way: snorkelling in the serene blue sea, champagne picnics on powder-white sand, and moonlit walks under the stars.But lies lurk beneath the luxury, because each of the guests has a secret… and they're not the only ones.Months later, a grisly discovery is made.Whatever happened to the Hamiltons? And how did their once-in-a-lifetime trip turn into the holiday from hell?From the author of THE BEACH PARTY comes a novel of sun, sea and secrets for fans of ONE OF THE GIRLS and WHITE LOTUS.PRAISE FOR NIKKI SMITH'A sumptuous blend of glossy luxury and dark underbelly' Andrea Mara, No One Saw A Thing'The new queen of the glamorous destination thriller' Ellery Lloyd, The Club'Set to be another summer scorcher' BA Paris, Behind Closed Doors'Bound to be the hit thriller of the summer!' T. M. Logan, The Holiday'Thrilling, twisting…a heart stopping read ' Chris Whitaker, We Begin at the End'Deliciously gripping and twisty' Shalini Boland, The Secret Mother‘A cocktail of questionable motives… set against a backdrop to die for’ Liv Matthews, The Twins‘Dark secrets and twists that will knock you sideways’ Lesley Kara, The Rumour
Traitors Gate (William Warwick Novels)
by null Jeffrey ArcherThe gripping new instalment in the William Warwick series, An Eye for an Eye, is available to pre-order now! 24 hours to stop the crime of the century The race against time is about to begin… THE TOWER OF LONDON… Impenetrable. Well protected. Secure. Home to the most valuable jewels on earth. But once a year, the Metropolitan Police must execute the most secret operation in their armoury when they transport the Crown Jewels across London. SCOTLAND YARD… For four years, Chief Superindendent William Warwick – together with his second-in-command Inspector Ross Hogan – has been in charge of the operation. And for four years it’s run like clockwork. THE HEIST… But this year, everything is about to change. Because master criminal Miles Faulkner has set his heart on pulling off the most outrageous theft in history – and with a man on the inside, the odds are in his favour. Unless Warwick and Hogan can stop him before it’s too late… An unputdownable new thriller from the master storyteller 'Archer always delivers, and this heist thriller hits the spot again' The Sun 'Archer can still tell a gripping yarn' The Sunday Times ‘Probably the greatest storyteller of our age’ Mail on Sunday ‘If there were a Nobel Prize for storytelling, Archer would win’ Daily Telegraph ‘Peerless master of the page turner’ Daily Mail
The Mystery Guest (A Molly the Maid mystery #2)
by null Nita Prose*The unmissable new mystery from the multi-million-copy bestselling author of THE MAID* _______________________________________________________________ 'Utterly delightful' DAILY MAIL 'Polished to perfection!' SHARI LAPENA 'Captivates from page one' JANICE HALLETT _______________________________________________________________ DO NOT DISTURB. WHODUNNIT IN PROGRESS … Molly the maid sees everything at The Regency Grand Hotel. So when a renowned guest drops very dead on the tearoom floor, sullying the hotel’s five-star reputation, it falls to Molly to sweep up the clues. An unfortunate accident? Or a murderous mess? The answers to the mystery lie behind one guest’s door – and only Molly the maid holds the key… _________________________________________________________________ Over a million readers have been swept away by The Maid: ‘Excellent and totally entertaining … the most interesting (and endearing) main character in a long time’ STEPHEN KING ‘This is phenomenal thriller. Maid or murderer or victim? Find out in the book’ READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Gripping, deftly written, and led by a truly unforgettable protagonist in Molly. I'm recommending it to everyone I know' EMMA STONEX ‘I loved everything about this book’ READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I didn’t think I could love a character any more than I loved Eleanor Oliphant but along comes Molly the Maid. God, I love her’ READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fresh, fiendish and darkly beguiling. The Maid is so thrillingly original, and clever, and joyous. I just adored every page’ CHRIS WHITAKER ‘Felt like a modern day homage to Agatha Christie’ READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Lots of twists and turns and highly gripping’ READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Maid was a Sunday Times bestseller for w/c 08/05/2023
Traitors Gate
by null Jeffrey ArcherThe gripping new instalment in the William Warwick series, An Eye for an Eye, is available to pre-order now! 24 hours to stop the crime of the century The race against time is about to begin… THE TOWER OF LONDON…Impenetrable. Well protected. Secure. Home to the most valuable jewels on earth. But once a year, when the Queen attends the State Opening of Parliament, the Metropolitan Police must execute the most secret operation in their armory as they transport the Crown Jewels across London. SCOTLAND YARD…For decades, the elite squad at Scotland Yard have been in charge of the operation. And for decades, it’s run like clockwork. THE HEIST…But this year, everything is about to change. Because a master criminal has set his sights on pulling off the most outrageous theft in history—and with a man on the inside, the odds are in his favor. Unless the team can stop him before it’s too late… An unputdownable new thriller from the master storyteller ”Only someone like Jeffrey Archer … could have written a compelling story like this.”—David Baldacci “Archer is a master entertainer.”—Time “One of the top ten storytellers in the world.”—Los Angeles Times “A storyteller in the class of Alexandre Dumas.”—The Washington Post
Foxglove: The thrilling and heart-pounding gothic fantasy romance sequel to Belladonna (Belladonna)
by Adalyn GracePRE-ORDER WISTERIA NOW, THE HEART-POUNDING, HUGELY ROMANTIC FINALE TO BELLADONNA'A deliciously deadly Gothic romance' STEPHANIE GARBER 'Secrets, curses, mystery, romance, and Death!' JENNIFER ARMENTROUT'Decadently atmospheric' KERRI MANISCALCO The dangerous, seductive and suspenseful New York Times bestselling sequel to the Gothic fantasy romance Belladonna. A duke has been murdered. The lord of Thorn Grove has been framed. And Fate, the elusive brother of Death, has taken up residence in a sumptuous estate nearby. He's hellbent on revenge after Death took the life of the woman he loved many years ago . . . and now he's determined to have Signa for himself, no matter the cost. Signa and her cousin Blythe are certain that Fate can save Elijah Hawthorne from prison if they will entertain his presence. But the more time the girls spend with Fate, the more frightening their reality becomes as Signa exhibits dramatic new powers that link her to Fate's past. With mysteries and danger around every corner, the cousins must decide if they can trust one another as they navigate their futures in high society, unravel the murders that haunt their family, and play Fate's unexpected games-all with their destinies hanging in the balance. READERS LOVE ADALYN GRACE'I adored this sequel! Belladonna instantly became one of my favourites and Foxglove has followed suit' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'If you haven't already started reading this series, you're really missing out!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'With its compelling characters, intricate plot, and unexpected twists, it's a must-read for fans of gothic romance and supernatural suspense' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This series is a masterclass in historical romance done right' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Words cannot describe how much I love this book series. This second book is as immaculate as the first and I thoroughly enjoyed every second of it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
To Die In June (A Harry McCoy Thriller #6)
by Alan ParksOne missing child. Two murders. A midsummer nightmare. A woman enters a Glasgow police station to report her son missing, but no record can be found of the boy. When Detective Harry McCoy, seconded from the cop shop across town, discovers the family is part of the cultish Church of Christ's Suffering, he suspects there is more to Michael's disappearance than meets the eye. Meanwhile reports arrive of a string of poisonings of down-and-outs across the city. The dead are men who few barely notice, let alone care about - but, as McCoy is painfully aware, among this desperate community is his own father. Even as McCoy searches for the missing boy, he must conceal from his colleagues the real reason for his presence - to investigate corruption in the station. Some folk pray for justice. Detective Harry McCoy hasn't got time to wait.
Project Hail Mary: The Sunday Times bestseller from the author of The Martian
by Andy WeirTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING NOVELA BARRACK OBAMA READING PICKA lone astronaut.An impossible mission.An ally he never imagined.'The most enjoyable hard SF I have read in years' GUARDIAN'Weir's finest work to date. . . This is the one book I read last year that I am certain I can recommend to anyone, no matter who, and know they'll love it.' BRANDON SANDERSON'If you like a lot of science in your science fiction, Andy Weir is the writer for you. . . This one has everything fans of old school SF (like me) love.' GEORGE R.R. MARTIN'Brilliantly funny and enjoyable. One of the most plausible science fiction books I've ever read' TIM PEAKE, astronaut________________________________________Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission - and if he fails, humanity and the earth itself will perish.Except that right now, he doesn't know that. He can't even remember his own name, let alone the nature of his assignment or how to complete it.All he knows is that he's been asleep for a very, very long time. And he's just been awakened to find himself millions of miles from home, with nothing but two corpses for company.His crewmates dead, his memories fuzzily returning, Ryland realizes that an impossible task now confronts him. Hurtling through space on this tiny ship, it's up to him to puzzle out an impossible scientific mystery-and conquer an extinction-level threat to our species.And with the clock ticking down and the nearest human being light-years away, he's got to do it all alone.Or does he?An irresistible interstellar adventure as only Andy Weir could imagine it, Project Hail Mary is a tale of discovery, speculation, and survival to rival The Martian -- while taking us to places it never dreamed of going.________________________________________'One of the most original, compelling, and fun voyages I've ever taken.' ERNEST CLINE, author of Ready Player One and Ready Player Two'Undisputedly the best book I've read in a very, very long time. Mark my words: Project Hail Mary is destined to become a classic.' BLAKE CROUCH'Andy Weir's brilliant Project Hail Mary...is one of those stirring sci-fi novels about every government on Earth banding together, through science, to save civilisation from collapse. I loved it.' THE TIMES'A suspenseful portrait of human ingenuity and resilience [that] builds to an unexpectedly moving ending. A winner.' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY'Weir returns with gusto . . . his writing flows naturally, and his characters and dialogue crackle with energy. With this novel, he takes his place as a genuine star in the mainstream SF world.' BOOKLIST
Heart Songs
by null Annie ProulxA highly acclaimed collection of short stories set in the great outdoors of New England, by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of ‘The Shipping News’ and ‘Brokeback Mountain’. Just outside town, beyond the drugstore and the diner, there's another world – a wilderness – waiting to be explored. On the high, wooded hillsides there are deer to be stalked; far upriver there are quiet pools of trout, and grouse to be shot and traplines to be laid for fur. In the far-flung settlements of New England, life revolves around hunting. Whether they are yuppies from the town who think that country life is improving or natives who know all too well that it isn't, the men and women of these stories are all hunting for something better – though getting by at all is hard enough. These are men and women who live, love and lose; men and women who fall apart and who pick up the pieces, who dream useless dreams and go on dreaming whatever the disappointments. Tough and tender and irresistibly humorous, this unforgettable book takes its reader on a trail through the great outdoors to the innermost places of the heart.
Sentenced to Murder (The Bookstore Mystery Series)
by null Sue MinixShe’s written murder mysteries before, but can she solve this real life cold case? Just as Jen sits down to start writing her next murder mystery novel, she stumbles across a chilling real-life case: a man who claims he’s been wrongly convicted for murder. Time is running out for Jaylon as he needs a kidney transplant to save his life, something he’ll never receive while he’s in prison for murder. Jen’s amateur sleuthing skills are pushed to their very limit as time is ticking to solve Jaylon’s case and save his life. Can she save him before his sentence to murder becomes a sentence to death? This bookish cozy mystery is perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Ellery Adams, and will leave you guessing right up until the final page.
The Blood Promise (The Solanki and McQueen Crime Series #1)
by Liz MistryDon’t miss the first instalment in a gripping new Scottish crime series!
The Beach Hut: the most new gripping summer crime thriller - perfect for your holiday this year!
by Leah PittTHEY TOLD THE POLICE IT WAS THE PERFECT SUMMER. THEY WERE LYING.August, 1997. Matilda is killed in a tragic accident on the Dorset rocks, leaving her best friend Sophie alone, wracked with guilt.Decades later, Sophie is back for the first time since that terrible summer, to sell her family's old beach hut and bury the memories forever.But on clearing out the hut, she finds evidence that Matilda's death was no accident. What really happened the night she died?As Sophie edges closer to the truth, the past starts to close in on the present.Because the close-knit community is still home to a killer, and they want Sophie gone.
You May Now Kill the Bride: A hilarious, deliciously dark thriller about friendship, hen parties and murder
by Kate WestonTheir hangovers may fade, but this is a hen party they'll never forget...Lauren, Saskia, Dominica, Farah and Tansy have been friends since nursery. They wonder if that was the last time they all actually liked each other.Reunited as bridesmaids at Tansy's spiritual hen party in the woods, it doesn't take long before old grudges begin to surface. Not to mention the secret they've been hiding for twenty years.But what starts as a weekend of macramé and contraband vodka ends in murder when Tansy chokes to death on a poisoned cacao drink. As the body count keeps climbing, the friends realise that one of their group must be the killer - and if any of them want to make it down the aisle, they need to watch their sash-covered backs.Who will be left standing when the bouquet is thrown?'Outrageously entertaining' MAZ EVANS 'Riotously funny, horribly familiar and brilliantly compelling' LUCY VINE 'Deliciously dark' HANNAH TOVEY'Fun, twisty and veiled in mystery, 'til death do us part has never felt so ominous' AMY BEASHEL'An ideal summer read' SUN'A welcome arrival for wedding season' STYLIST'A must-read' FABULOUS Early readers love YOU MAY NOW KILL THE BRIDE:'Laugh-out-loud funny' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Keeps you guessing until the very end' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Should be required reading for any burned-out bridesmaid' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'An amazing mashup of hilarity, murder, thrills and romance' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Chilling and captivating' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Between Two Worlds
by Olivier Norek"The greatest exponent of the policier at work today" Mark Sanderson, The TimesAdam Sirkis needs to flee Syria. A captain in Assad's military police, he's about to be exposed as a covert member of the Free Syrian Army, and he knows exactly what fate awaits him.His first move is to send his wife and daughter to Libya, where they can find a boat heading for Europe. Adam himself winds up in France in the Calais Jungle, the infamous camp for migrants seeking passage to the fabled Youké.Bastien Miller, a police lieutenant freshly transferred to the Calais police force, arrives at about the same time. His wife is drowning in grief for her late father and their teenage daughter may never forgive them for the move.When Adam risks his life to protect a young migrant, the two officers make a deal - information on Adam's family in exchange for intel from the Jungle. Then a body is found in the camp, and the deal becomes an alliance, uniting them in a common cause to do one good deed in a world where vice is a virtue.Translated from the French by Nick Caistor
The Runner
by null Lloyd Devereux RichardsA gripping thriller from Lloyd Devereux Richards author of TikTok sensation, Stone Maidens He's in too deep… And almost out of time. Martin Gabriel is a runner for Ben. He runs errands. He runs deliveries. And now he is running for his life… When a deal goes wrong, Martin realizes Ben isn’t the legitimate businessman he thought he was. He flees before Ben catches up with him, unaware that Ben’s criminal network and the FBI are also on his tail. No longer a runner, but still on the run. Is Martin fast enough to get away from his past? Readers love LLOYD DEVEREUX RICHARDS ‘Well plotted, tense, fast paced.’ NetGalley reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An absolutely marvellous contemporary crime suspense that had me glued and guessing from the start.’ NetGalley reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This has escalating urgency, suspense that just keeps ratcheting up, and some really recognizable characters. Fantastic.' NetGalley reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'What a great thriller!' NetGalley reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Lloyd Devereux Richards does it again. I can’t wait to read more.’ NetGalley reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Something's About to Blow Up
by Sam BlakeWhen an explosion rips through the chemistry lab at Raven's Hill School and six girls are injured, the first thought is that it's an experiment gone wrong. Then the guards start investigating and suspect a bomb. But if so, who was it targeting – and why? Could toxic relationships have bubbled over into violence? The injured Frankie and Sorcha team up with Jess to try to find out what actually happened. But what they discover is far more sinister than even they could have imagined …
Litany of Lies: The must-read medieval mystery series (Bradecote & Catchpoll)
by Sarah HawkswoodMidsummer, 1145. Walter, the steward of Evesham Abbey, is found dead at the bottom of a well pit. The Abbot, whose relationship with the lord Sheriff of Worcestershire is strained at best, dislikes needing to call in help. However, as the death appears to have not been an accident, he grudgingly receives Undersheriff Hugh Bradecote, Serjeant Catchpoll and Underserjeant Walkelin. The trio know to step carefully with the contentious undercurrents at play. As the sheriff 's men investigate the steward's death, they discover that truth is in short supply. With the tensions between the Abbey and the local castle guard reaching boiling point, another killing will force the investigation down a dangerous path.