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Before She Disappeared: the gripping must-read crime thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author
by Lisa GardnerYour Next Obsession . . . A gripping thriller featuring an ordinary woman who will stop at nothing to find the missing people that the rest of the world has forgotten.* Sunday Times bestselling novel ** Multi-million copy bestselling author ** TV series optioned! Hilary Swank to star and co-produce *'Original, chilling and so gripping I had to remind myself to take a breath' Clare Mackintosh'I just read Before She Disappeared in a day and a half. It was that gripping.' Shair Lapena'A first-class crime novel by a master of the thriller genre' David Baldacci'Sharply-written, tension-filled yarn full of twists readers are unlikely to see coming.' Daily Mail'This time [Lisa] truly hits it out of the park. ' Tess Gerritsen___________Frankie Elkin is an average middle-aged woman with more regrets than belongings who spends her life doing what no one else will: searching for missing people the world has stopped looking for. When the police have given up, when the public no longer remembers, when the media has never paid attention, Frankie starts looking.A new case brings Frankie to Mattapan, a Boston neighborhood with a rough reputation. She is searching for Angelique Badeau, a Haitian teenager who vanished from her high school months earlier.Resistance from the Boston PD and the victim's wary family tells Frankie she's on her own. And she soon learns she's asking questions someone doesn't want answered.But Frankie will stop at nothing to discover the truth, even if it means the next person to go missing will be her ...___________Readers love Before She Disappeared . . .***** 'I'm shaken, slowly crying, barely gathering right words to tell how I wholeheartedly loved this book and how deeply affected me with its resonating, realistic, deeply layered character portraits!'***** 'I have always loved Lisa Gardner's books and her new Frankie Elkin series is just as intriguing and exciting as all the others I have read.'***** 'This is yet another wonderful mystery/suspense novel from Lisa Gardner.'***** 'An outstanding thriller.'***** 'Loved it! It was an absolute page turner for me, I flew through it in one day.'___________'A rocket-fuel-propelled thriller that will leave you breathless' Gregg Hurwitz'Tense and immersive' Booklist'A crackling mystery, gritty atmosphere and an unforgettable heroine.' Riley Sager'There's only one thing to ask for by the time the book ends: please, please, a sequel and a series!' New York Journal of Books'A sharply written, tension-filled yarn full of twists readers are unlikely to see coming' Associated Press
Fool Me Once: Now An Original Netflix Series
by Harlan CobenTHE BIGGEST NETFLIX SHOW OF 2024 STARRING MICHELLE KEEGAN, JOANNA LUMLEY AND RICHARD ARMITAGE.READ THE BOOK THAT STARTED IT ALL . . .'The absolute master' RICHARD OSMAN'One of the all-time greats' GILLIAN FLYNN'At the top of his game' PETER JAMES'Never lets you down' LEE CHILD_______________You think you know the truth. The truth is you know nothing.If your husband was murdered.And you were a witness.How do you explain it when he appears on your nanny cam, back from the dead?You thought you trusted him.Now you can't even trust yourself.Dark secrets and a terrifying hunt for the truth lie at the heart of this gripping thriller by the 'master of the double twist' Harlan Coben ..._______________Readers love Fool Me Once . . .***** 'This book was such a spine tingling page turner!'***** 'The story was fast-paced and very captivating. I couldn't wait to see how everything would turn out.'***** 'Any reader who enjoys a cleverly plotted book filled with twists and turns will enjoy this one.'***** 'An excellent thriller, packed with taut, edgy suspense, and is certainly entertaining.'***** 'What a story. What a plot.'
Nobody But Us: A chilling and unputdownable revenge thriller with a jaw-dropping twist
by Laure Van RensburgONE COUPLE. TWO LIARS . . . THE DARKLY GRIPPING AND UNPUTDOWNABLE REVENGE THRILLER'READS LIKE A GLOSSY 90s THRILLER. OBSESSED' JUNO DAWSON'IT GRIPS LIKE A VICE' WILL DEAN'A MUST READ FOR 2022' 5* READER REVIEW'ADDICTIVE AND INTOXICATING' 5* READER REVIEW'NOT ONE TO BE MISSED' EVENING STANDARD________He's a well-respected college professor. She's a young and eager-to-please student.He knows she would do anything for him. She knows his certainty is his weaknessHe thinks he'll get what he wants. She thinks he'll get exactly what he needs.Two liars.One twisted path.A game of cat and mouse.BUT WHO IS THE HUNTER? AND WHO IS THE PREY?________'SAVAGELY GRIPPING' CHRIS WHITAKER'COMPELLING AND PERFECTLY PLOTTED' CATHERINE COOPER'UTTERLY COMPELLING' LOUISE O'NEILLREADERS ARE GRIPPED BY NOBODY BUT US'Wow. Just wow. Gripping, intense, thought provoking, addictive . . . I read the whole book in one sitting. Definitely going to be one of my favourite reads of this year' 5* READER REVIEW'Characters, dialogues, plot, narration and execution of the story is brilliant. What are you waiting for? Read this book' 5* READER REVIEW'Sharp, smart, powerful. I was hooked' 5* READER REVIEW'Intense, twisted, claustrophobic . . deliciously dark and oh so satisfying' 5* READER REVIEW'This is definitely one f**ked up couple . . . Filled with moments that will make your heart pound' 5* READER REVIEW 'I literally could not put this book down' 5* READER REVIEW
The Spy Coast: The unmissable, brand-new series from the No.1 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 BALDACCI
Mister Magic: A dark nostalgic supernatural thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of Hide
by Kiersten WhiteWho is Mister Magic? Former child stars reunite to uncover the tragedy that ended their show - and discover the secret of its enigmatic host - in this dark supernatural thriller from the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Hide. Thirty years after a tragic accident shut down production of the classic children's program Mister Magic, the five surviving cast members have done their best to move on. But just as generations of cultishly devoted fans still cling to the lessons they learned from the show, the cast, known as the Circle of Friends, have spent their lives searching for the happiness they felt while they were on it. The friendship. The feeling of belonging. And the protection of Mister Magic.But with no surviving video of the show, no evidence of who directed or produced it, and no records of who - or what - the beloved host actually was, memories are all the former circle of friends have.Then a twist of fate brings the castmates back together at the remote desert filming compound that feels like it's been waiting for them all this time. Even though they haven't seen each other for years, they somehow understand one another better than anyone has since.After all, they're the only ones who hold the secret of that circle, the mystery of the magic man in his infinitely black cape, and, maybe, the answers to what really happened on that deadly last day. But as the Circle of Friends reclaim parts of their past, they begin to wonder: Are they here by choice, or have they been lured into a trap?Because magic never forgets the taste of your friendship. . . .
Last Bus to Woodstock (Inspector Morse Mysteries #1)
by Colin DexterThe first intriguing case that began Colin Dexter’s phenomenally successful Inspector Morse series.‘Do you think I'm wasting your time, Lewis?’Lewis was nobody’s fool and was a man of some honesty and integrity.‘Yes, sir.’An engaging smile crept across Morse’s mouth. He thought they could get on well together . . .The death of Sylvia Kaye figured dramatically in Thursday afternoon’s edition of the Oxford Mail. By Friday evening, Inspector Morse had informed the nation that the police were looking for a dangerous man.But as the obvious leads fade into twilight and darkness, Morse becomes more and more convinced that passion holds the key . . .Last Bus to Woodstock is followed by the second Inspector Morse book, Last Seen Wearing.
Service of All the Dead (Inspector Morse Mysteries #4)
by Colin DexterService of All the Dead is the fourth novel in Colin Dexter's Inspector Morse series.The sweet countenance of Reason greeted Morse serenely when he woke, and told him that it would be no bad idea to have a quiet look at the problem itself before galloping off to a solution.In the quiet parish of St Frideswide's, most people could still remember the murder of the churchwarden. A few could still recall the murderer's suicide. Even the police closed the case.But Chief Inspector Morse was alone among the congregation in suspecting that not everything might be so tidily put to rest. And a chance meeting among the tombstones reveals startling new evidence of a conspiracy to deceive . . .Service of All the Dead is followed by the fifth Inspector Morse book, The Dead of Jericho.
The Silent World of Nicholas Quinn (Inspector Morse Mysteries #3)
by Colin DexterThe Silent World of Nicholas Quinn is the third novel in Colin Dexter's Oxford-set detective series.Morse had never ceased to wonder why, with the staggering advances in medical science, all pronouncements concerning times of death seemed so disconcertingly vague.When the newly-appointed and gifted member of the Oxford Examinations Syndicate is murdered in his north Oxford home, so starts a formidably complicated homicide case for Chief Inspector Morse.For tracking down the killer will involve navigating the insular and labyrinthine world of Oxford colleges . . .The Silent World of Nicholas Quinn is followed by the fourth Inspector Morse book, Service of All the Dead.
Last Seen Wearing (Inspector Morse Mysteries #2)
by Colin DexterLast Seen Wearing is the second Inspector Morse novel in Colin Dexter's Oxford-set detective series.Why now? Why Friday 12th September – two years, three months and two days after Valerie Taylor had left home to return to afternoon school?He frowned. ‘Something’s turned up, I suppose.’Strange nodded. ‘Yes.’After leaving her home in Oxford to return to school in London, seventeen-year-old Valerie Taylor completely vanished. Despite the efforts of the police and Chief Inspector Ainley, the trail went cold and she was never found.Two years on, Ainley is dead, and Inspector Morse is handed the case. But now, someone has decided to supply some surprising new evidence . . .Last Seen Wearing is followed by the third Inspector Morse book, The Silent World of Nicholas Quinn.
The Daughters of Cain (Inspector Morse Mysteries #11)
by Colin DexterThe Daughters of Cain is the eleventh novel in Colin Dexter's Oxford-set detective series.Bizarre and bewildering – that's what so many murder investigations in the past had proved to be . . . In this respect, at least, Lewis was correct in his thinking. What he could not have known was what unprecedented anguish the present case would cause to Morse's soul.Chief Superintendent Strange's opinion was that too little progress had been made since the discovery of a corpse in a North Oxford flat. The victim had been killed by a single stab wound to the stomach. Yet the police had no weapon, no suspect, no motive.Within days of taking over the case Chief Inspector Morse and Sergeant Lewis uncover startling new information about the life and death of Dr Felix McClure. When another body is discovered Morse suddenly finds himself with rather too many suspects. For once, he can see no solution. But then he receives a letter containing a declaration of love . . .The Daughters of Cain is followed by the twelfth Inspector Morse book, Death is Now My Neighbour.
The Remorseful Day (Inspector Morse Mysteries #13)
by Colin DexterThe Remorseful Day is the thirteenth and final novel in Colin Dexter's Oxford-set detective series.'Where does this all leave us, sir?' 'Things are moving fast.' 'We're getting near the end, you mean?' 'We were always near the end.'The murder of Yvonne Harrison had left Thames Valley CID baffled. A year after the dreadful crime they are still no nearer to making an arrest. But one man has yet to tackle the case – and it is just the sort of puzzle at which Chief Inspector Morse excels.So why is he adamant that he will not lead the re-investigation, despite the entreaties of Chief Superintendent Strange and dark hints of some new evidence? And why, if he refuses to take on the case officially, does he seem to be carrying out his own private enquiries?For Sergeant Lewis this is yet another example of the unsettling behaviour his chief has been displaying of late . . .
Death is Now My Neighbour (Inspector Morse Mysteries #12)
by Colin DexterDeath is Now My Neighbour is the twelfth novel in Colin Dexter’s Oxford-set detective series.As he drove his chief down to Kidlington, Lewis returned the conversation to where it had begun. ‘You haven't told me what you think about this fellow Owens – the dead woman’s next-door neighbour.' ‘Death is always the next-door neighbour,’ said Morse sombrely. The murder of a young woman, a cryptic ‘seventeenth-century’ love poem, and a photograph of a mystery grey-haired man is more than enough to set Chief Inspector Morse on the trail of a killer.It’s a trail that leads him to Lonsdale College, where the contest between Julian Storrs and Dr Denis Cornford for the coveted position of Master is hotting up.But then Morse faces a greater, far more personal crisis . . .Death is Now My Neighbour is followed by the thirteenth and final Inspector Morse book, The Remorseful Day.
The Way Through the Woods (Inspector Morse Mysteries #10)
by Colin DexterThe Way Through the Woods is the tenth novel in Colin Dexter's Oxford-set detective series.Quietly, rather movingly, Strange was making his plea: 'Christ knows why, Lewis, but Morse will always put himself out for you.' As he put the phone down, Lewis knew that Strange had been right . . . in the case of the Swedish Maiden, the pair of them were in business again . . .They called her the Swedish Maiden – the beautiful young tourist who disappeared on a hot summer's day somewhere in North Oxford. Twelve months later the case remained unsolved – pending further developments.On holiday in Lyme Regis, Chief Inspector Morse is startled to read a tantalizing article in The Times about the missing woman. An article which lures him back to Wytham Woods near Oxford . . . and straight into the most extraordinary murder investigation of his career.The Way Through the Woods is followed by the eleventh Inspector Morse book, The Daughters of Cain.
Pay Dirt: the gripping new crime thriller from the international bestseller
by Sara ParetskySometimes, time doesn't heal all wounds...When a young woman named Sabrina disappears without a trace in Kansas, private investigator V.I. Warshawski knows she must act fast. But when she discovers Sabrina close to death in a drug house, the locals don't take kindly to her - and Sabrina's mother becomes suspicious. V.I. finds herself under the sharp gaze of the FBI - and the men running the county's opioid distribution. And when a dead body surfaces a few days later, V.I. is pitched headlong into a battle between the locals - with roots that date all the way back to the American Civil War.The war might be over, but its legacy remains - and V.I.'s survival depends on keeping one step ahead in a game she doesn't even know she's playing...
The Witching Hour: A thrilling new Dandy Gilver mystery to enjoy this summer (Dandy Gilver #17)
by Catriona McPherson♥️ ' . . . an absolute delight . . . these are the perfect reads for a night by the fire' ♥️ ScotsmanWar is hovering on the horizon, and Dandy Gilver wants nothing more than to keep her friends and family close. But then a call in the night places her oldest friend Daisy at the centre of a murder investigation. With her friend's future on the line, Dandy and her fellow sleuth Alec Osbourne must race to prove her innocence. But when they reach the idyllic Scottish village of Dirleton, residents confirm a woman was seen at the crime scene - an ancient stone called the louping stane, still spattered with the victim's blood. And the longer the detectives spend in the village the more they question Daisy's involvement. They're not getting the answers they need, but are they asking the right questions? . . .
A Nest of Vipers: A Bangalore Detectives Club Mystery (The Bangalore Detectives Club Series)
by Harini Nagendra'Deliciously exotic' Sunday Post'A beautifully painted picture of a woman's life in 1920s India' M W CRAVEN----Death stalks the streets of Bangalore when the Circus comes to town . . .January 1922.The Bangalore Constabulary is on high alert as The Prince of Wales is scheduled to visit the city to redeem his reputation after disastrous visits marked by violent anti-British riots.Kaveri has none of these concerns on her mind, not when she has just been given VIP tickets to the famous Bangalore circus. But when a celebrity magician, shackled in an iron cage filled with deadly snakes, disappears into thin air, she is stunned to discover her friend and favourite policeman, Inspector Ismail, is telling her to leave the case well alone.After solving two murder cases, Kaveri Murthy thought she had cemented her reputation as Bangalore's favourite lady detective. But when death threats are left at her doorstep, former friends become foes, and the bodies start to pile up, Kaveri realises she has never been in this much danger . . .PRAISE FOR HARINI NAGENDRA'A gorgeous debut mystery with a charming and fearless sleuth . . . spellbinding' SUJATA MASSEY'Told with real warmth and wit. . . A perfect read for fans of Alexander McCall Smith and Vaseem Khan' - ABIR MUKHERJEE'A cosy mystery that warmly illuminates a time and place not often examined in fiction' VASEEM KHAN'A beautifully painted picture of a woman's life in 1920s India' M W CRAVEN'A delight' CATRIONA MCPHERSON'The classic whodunnit with the added appeal of a female sleuth in Colonial India. . . fascinating' RHYS BOWEN'Riveting . . . A fine start to a promising series' BOOKLIST Starred Review'I couldn't put it down' VICTORIA THOMPSON, USA Today bestselling author of Murder on Madison Square'Absolutely charming . . . this one is a winner!' CONNIE BERRY, USA Today best-selling and Agatha-nominated author of The Kate Hamilton Mysteries.'An enjoyable trip back in time with a spunky young woman for company.' R V RAMAN, author of Fraudster and A Will to Kill'This lush mystery will transport you to heady 1920s Bangalore . . . Mouth-watering fashion and food set against simmering colonial intrigue in this delicious whodunit can be devoured in one sitting.' SUMI HAHN, author of The Mermaid from Jeju'I loved The Bangalore Detectives Club . . . Kaveri especially is charming.' OVIDIA YU, author of The Cannonball Tree Mystery'Nagendra makes her fiction debut with an exceptional series launch. . . rich, edifying, and authentic' Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies: Escape to the Amalfi Coast in the summer’s freshest, sharpest and funniest mystery (Vacation Mysteries series #1)
by Catherine MackTen days. Eight suspects. Six cities. Five authors. Three bodies. One trip to die for.Eleanor Dash, bestselling author of the Vacation Mysteries series, is on a book tour along the gorgeous Amalfi Coast when life starts imitating art as her ex-boyfriend (and book protagonist) Connor Smith is targeted by a killer.Eleanor’s sleuthing skills are about to be put to the ultimate test as – among literary rivals, rabid fans, a crazed stalker and another ex-flame on tour with her – suspicions are flying faster than paperbacks off a bestseller shelf. But who is really trying to get away with murder?Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies is The White Lotus meets Only Murders in the Building and the first in an irresistible and whip-smart mystery series.Eleanor Dash will return in the next book in the Vacation Mysteries series, No One Was Supposed to Die at this Wedding.Praise for Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies:'This book is fabulous! A hilarious and fun romp' - Liv Constantine'Quick, captivating and oh so much fun!' - Elle Cosimano'A madcap Italian odyssey' - Jessa Maxwell
The Borgia Portrait (A Venetian Mystery #2)
by David HewsonA noble family, a legendary painting, a cursed palazzo. When Arnold Clover is recruited by Lizzie Hawker to help her look into her family inheritance, he cannot begin to guess the journey he is about to embark on. Lizzie's mother, an Italian countess, disappeared thirty years ago, presumed dead. Her father has just died and now the family home, a leaning palazzo in Dorsoduro that is full of secrets, has fallen to Lizzie. When her mother vanished so too did a priceless painting of Lucrezia Borgia - but it quickly becomes apparent that Lizzie and Arnold are not the only ones interested in finding it. The search for the lost Lucrezia quickly becomes a race through the secret history of Venice, one with potentially deadly consequences.
The Many Lies of Veronica Hawkins: An addictive and deliciously glamorous thriller with a shocking twist
by Kristina Pérez'Glamorous, shocking and deliciously deceptive. The kind of sharp, exciting and sophisticated mystery I just adore' CHRIS WHITAKER, author of We Begin at the End'A richly drawn and riveting tale of friendship gone wrong, with too many secrets, twists, and lies to count' SARA SHEPARD, author of Pretty Little LiarsGone Girl meets The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo in this deliciously gripping novel set in the world of Hong Kong's super-rich, where everyone has secrets... some of which may get you killed.__________________________________________When Martina Torres arrives in the glamorous and vibrant metropolis of Hong Kong, newly married to her high school sweetheart, the world seems to be her oyster. But looks can be deceiving. Adrift in a foreign city, with no job and no friends, Martina chafes in her new role as Expat Wife.Her luck changes when she meets Veronica Hawkins. Beautiful, sophisticated, and very, very rich, Veronica is the epitome of Old Hong Kong - the last surviving member of a British mercantile dynasty that built the city during its colonial heyday. Martina can hardly believe her fortune when she's taken under Veronica's wing and into her confidence, with Veronica helping her to find a new apartment, a new career, and most importantly, a new self.Veronica transforms Martina's life and then, shockingly, she dies. She disappears over the side of a yacht during a party attended by Hong Kong's most influential people - yet somehow there are no witnesses.Was it murder? Suicide? A terrible accident? What really happened to Veronica Hawkins?Somebody knows but nobody's telling.__________________________________________'A twisty thriller with rich and complex female friendships. I tore through this one' KELLEY ARMSTRONG, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author'A joyous, addictive exploration of materialism and excess, beautifully conjuring Hong Kong in all its societal layers. This is a delightfully dark novel which brings to mind The Great Gatsby in early 21st Century Hong Kong' LISA BALLANTYNE, author of The Innocent One'Smart, suspenseful, and utterly addictive' KAREN M. MCMANUS, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying'Vivid, immersive and compulsive, the layers of detail are gorgeous, and the quick wit and devious twists mean that you know everyone is lying, but it's a rollercoaster ride to find out what they're lying about' ALEXIA CASALE, author of The Best Way to Bury Your Husband 'A smart, twisted story filled with secrets and lies played out in the vibrant, glittering setting of Hong Kong' MARINA MCCARRON, author of The Time Between Us'With its richly drawn setting and thorny, complex characters, this story of two women, a friendship, and a fateful night keeps you guessing to the end' KATE ALICE MARSHALL, author of What Lies in the Woods'A thrilling expose of ex-pat life; deliciously dark and compelling' KATE MAXWELL, author of Hush
The Negotiator: A propulsive, edge-of-your-seat thriller for summer 2024
by Brooke RobinsonSHE'S MEANT TO SAVE LIVES. NOT DESTROY THEM.Police officer Tia recently failed her exam to become a negotiator: her dream job. But when a peaceful climate change protest at a London museum escalates, and one of the radicalised members takes Tia and others hostage, she realises this is her chance to prove she has what it takes.Only not everyone gets out of the siege alive.Three years later, Asher is being released from prison for the part he played at the museum that day. He’s always maintained his innocence, but when someone starts threatening the survivors, leading one of them to take their own life, Tia isn’t convinced Asher is telling the whole truth. Refusing to have another death on her conscience, Tia begins to investigate.But Tia was a hostage that day too... and now she's a target.Praise for The Interpreter:'I raced through it. Brilliant writing, properly tense' Harriet Tyce, Sunday Times bestselling author of Blood Orange'Compelling and ingenious' Prima'Exciting and original' Heat'Intriguing' Daily Mail 'An ingenious premise, cleverly executed' Sunday Times bestseller Sabine Durrant
Home: From the #1 bestselling creator of the hit Netflix series Fool Me Once (Myron Bolitar #11)
by Harlan CobenA decade ago, two boys were kidnapped from a wealthy New Jersey home.Now, one of the boys has been found, wandering the streets of London.But, home at last, he won’t say a word about what happened to him and crucial questions remain unanswered.Who took him all those years ago? Where has he been?And, most of all, where is his missing friend?__________________________________Praise for Harlan Coben...'HARLAN COBEN never ever lets you down' LEE CHILD'HARLAN COBEN: simply one of the all-time greats' GILLIAN FLYNN'HARLAN COBEN is the modern master of the hook and twist' DAN BROWN'HARLAN COBEN is unbelievably brilliant' RICHARD OSMAN'HARLAN COBEN is a GREAT writer' JOHN GRISHAM
Cast a Cold Eye: A Gripping Scottish Crime Novel Set in 1930s Glasgow, Shortlisted for the McIlvanney Prize 2023 (Jimmy Dreghorn series #2)
by Robbie MorrisonCast a Cold Eye by Robbie Morrison is a dark historical crime novel and the sequel to Edge of the Grave, winner of Bloody Scotland's Scottish Crime Debut of the Year.'This is Peaky Blinders territory. Packed with dramatic action and unforgettable characters, it casts a hypnotic spell and stirs the blood' – Daily Mail'A darkly compelling thriller . . . Morrison succeeds in summoning Depression-era Glasgow in a powerful work of crime fiction' – Sunday TimesGlasgow, 1933Murder is nothing new in the Depression-era city, especially to war veterans Inspector Jimmy Dreghorn and his partner ‘Bonnie’ Archie McDaid. But the dead man found in a narrowboat on the Forth and Clyde Canal, executed with a single shot to the back of the head, is no ordinary killing.Violence usually erupts in the heat of the moment – the razor-gangs that stalk the streets settle scores with knives and fists. Firearms suggest something more sinister, especially when the killer strikes again. Meanwhile, other forces are stirring within the city. A suspected IRA cell is at large, embedded within the criminal gangs and attracting the ruthless attention of Special Branch agents from London.With political and sectarian tensions rising, and the body count mounting, Dreghorn and McDaid pursue an investigation into the dark heart of humanity – where one person's freedom fighter is another's terrorist, and noble ideals are swept away by bloody vengeance.
Murder in the Family
by null Cara HunterTHE *INSTANT* NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY AND TORONTO STA BESTSELLER *THE FIRST EVER STAND-ALONE FROM AUTHOR OF THE DI ADAM FAWLEY MILLION-COPIES-SOLD SERIES* **A Financial Times Best Book of 2023** **A Guardian Best Crime and Thriller book of 2023** ‘This devilishly clever, ground-breaking novel will keep you guessing’ IAN RANKIN ‘This book had me riveted to the page. It is original, inventive and totally 21st Century… Just brilliant!’ JANICE HALLETT From the author of IN THE DARK and CLOSE TO HOME comes a brilliant standalone thriller you’ll never forget –––- IT WAS A CASE THAT GRIPPED THE NATION LUKE RYDER’S MURDER HAS NEVER BEEN SOLVED In October 2003, Luke Ryder was found dead in the garden of the family home in London, leaving behind a wealthy older widow and three stepchildren. Nobody saw anything. Now, secrets will be revealed – live on camera. Years later a group of experts re-examine the evidence on Infamous, a true-crime show – with shocking results. Does the team know more than they’ve been letting on? Or does the truth lie closer to home? Can you solve the case before they do? The truth will blow your mind. Over a million copies sold of Cara Hunter books across all formats (paperback, ebook and audio) as of 1st July 2023 MURDER IN THE FAMILY was a #7 Sunday Times bestseller for week ending 3rd September 2023 *PRAISE FOR MURDER IN THE FAMILY* ‘Unique and hugely enjoyable.’ Sunday Express 'Addictive’ Sunday Times ‘An excellent, wholly original whodunnit!’ Gilly MacMillan ‘Genius premise with all the twistiness you’d expect from Cara Hunter. Her best yet!’ Victoria Selman ‘Reads like True Crime—relentlessly twisty and utterly compelling’ Shari Lapena
The Tudor Deception (Ben Hope #28)
by null Scott MarianiAn unmissable new thriller from the master of the genre An unsolved historical mystery. A brutal bomb attack. Only one man can track down the killers that link them both. It’s 2005: Ben Hope, recently retired from the military, is living in Ireland and using his SAS skills to find and rescue missing children. But when asked to take on the case of two boys who disappeared centuries ago, he walks away, little realising he’s lit a fuse that will not only destroy the life of someone he cares about, but also lead him on a journey that proves old secrets come with a very modern price. Ben must follow the trail across Europe, unravelling the mystery and dodging bullets as only he can. As the death toll ramps up, what is the connection between a murdered history professor, an English lord and a pretender to the Tudor throne – and can Ben find out the truth before the killers make him their next victim?
When We Were Silent: A gripping and addictive feminist dark academia thriller
by Fiona McPhillips'Utterly amazing . . . Powerful, moving, enraging' Marian Keyes, bestselling author of RACHEL'S HOLIDAY'A twisting, turning dive into a web of long-buried secrets' Jane Harper, internationally bestselling author of EXILES“I’m not here for prestige. I’m here for revenge.”Lou Manson is an outsider when she joins the final-year class at Highfield Manor, Dublin’s most exclusive private school. Beyond the granite pillars and the wrought-iron gates is a world of wealth, privilege and potential. But Highfield is also hiding a dark secret – and Lou is here to expose it.When Lou befriends the beautiful and talented Shauna Power, her plans are thrown into turmoil. Speaking out against the school would mean betraying Shauna, and Lou soon discovers that the Highfield elite will go to any lengths to protect their own reputation…even when the consequences are fatal.Thirty years later, Lou is called to testify in a new lawsuit against Highfield. But telling the truth means confronting her past – and there is one story she swore she’d never tell…For fans of GIRL A, MY DARK VANESSA and ANATOMY OF A SCANDAL, When We Were Silent is a propulsive, bold exploration of power, corruption and retribution.**Coming soon and available to pre-order now!**_'Stunning . . . A powerful, unforgettable read' Andrea Mara, bestselling author of NO ONE SAW A THING'Taut, compelling, powerful and devastatingly relevant' Louise O'Neill, bestselling author of IDOL-Readers are already raving about When We Were Silent'A compelling, powerful read that had me gripped from the start''The twists keep on coming, parts of the ending makes you gasp in shock and the rest makes you sigh in relief''I was immediately invested . . . The writing throughout is tight, poised and unflinching'