Crime & Thriller

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An action-packed comedy about a fake family that includes a spy, an assassin and a telepath!

FROM THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE DCI RYAN MYSTERIES You can't run from the past... Back in London after a dramatic trip to North America, Doctor Alexander Gregory finds himself without an occupation while he awaits the all-important decision of the disciplinary panel at Southmoor Hospital. That is, until he witnesses the death of a famous actor, live on stage during the opening night of King Lear. When the police rule the death suspicious, they call upon the elite services of Gregory and his partner in criminal profiling, Bill Douglas. Gregory is paired with attractive investigating officer DCI Hope and tensions arise-especially when an old foe resurfaces. With bodies piling up and no new leads, Gregory and Hope realise they must look to the past to uncover the truth-before it's too late. Immersed in the glamorous world of celebrity, Gregory soon learns that, beneath the surface, things are far murkier than they seem... Murder and mystery are peppered with dark humour in this fast-paced thriller set amidst London's vibrant Theatreland. "LJ Ross keeps company with the best mystery writers" - The Times"A literary phenomenon" - Evening Chronicle"LJ Ross is the Queen of Kindle" - Sunday Telegraph

The second novel in the charming Dales Detective series, for fans of Gervase Phinn.

*** WINNER OF THE AGATHA AWARD FOR BEST MYSTERY NOVEL 2021*** 'Makes most of her competitors seem like wannabes' THE TIMES There is more to solving a crime than following the clues. Welcome to Chief Inspector Gamache's world of facts and feelings. On their first night in Paris, the Gamaches gather for a family dinner with Armand's godfather, the billionaire Stephen Horowitz. But the evening ends in horror when Stephen is knocked down and critically injured in what Armand is convinced is no accident, but a deliberate attempt on an elderly man's life. When a strange key is found in Stephen's possession it sends Armand on a desperate search for the truth that will take him from the top of the Tour Eiffel, to the bowels of the Paris Archives. And as Armand begins to uncover the secrets his godfather has kept hidden for decades, he finds himself ensnared in a web of lies and deceit that threatens to destroy everything - and everyone - he holds dear. For even the City of Light casts long shadows. And in that darkness devils hide . . . Ten million readers. Three pines One inimitable Chief Inspector Gamache 'The series is deep and grand and altogether extraordinary . . . Miraculous' Washington Post

Reacher never backs down from a problem. And he's about to find a big one, on a deserted Arizona road, where a Jeep has crashed into the only tree for miles around. Under the merciless desert sun, nothing is as it seems. Minutes later Reacher is heading into the nearby border town, a backwater that has seen better days.

Gladiator meets Cormac McCarthy's The Road in the brilliant new thriller from the country's leading Ancient Rome expert.

THE ADDICTIVELY TWISTY REESE WITHERSPOON BOOK CLUB PICK SOON TO BE A MAJOR NETFLIX FILM YOUR BEST FRIEND KILLED A MAN. NOW SHE NEEDS YOUR HELP . . .'Every suspense lover's dream, it kept me up way too late turning the pages. A novel with crazy twists and turns' REESE WITHERSPOON 'If you want to read only one novel this year then make it We Were Never Here. It's completely believable novel with a heart pounding climax. Everyone must read it' 5***** READER REVIEW ________ On holiday in Chile with her best friend Kristen, Emily finds their hotel suite covered in blood. Kristen claims a backpacker attacked her.She shouted, but no-one heard.She struggled, but he was too strong. She had no option but to kill him. With no evidence of the assault, Emily must help her hide the body. . . As the walls close in, Emily asks herself . . . Can her closest friend be trusted? ________'A nail-biting immersive whirl of a read . . . We Were Never Here is every woman's worst nightmare, and every thriller lover's dream' ZAKIYA DALILA HARRIS, bestselling author of THE OTHER BLACK GIRL 'A master of the timely thriller' BuzzFeed 'This was AMAZING. Gripping heart pounding nail biting and I couldn't put it down. The ending was incredible' 5***** Reader Review 'Tense and original . . . Genuinely mind-blowing twists. Completely addictive' Stylist 'A sharp, unsettling thriller about power, obsession, and the inescapable grip of the past' Megan Miranda, New York Times bestselling author of All The Missing Girls 'A riveting psychological thriller' Publishers Weekly

An all-new collection of summer-themed mysteries from the master of the genre, just in time for the holiday season.Summertime - as the temperature rises, so does the potential for evil. From Cornwall to the French Riviera, whether against a background of Delphic temples or English country houses, Agatha Christie's most famous characters solve even the most devilish of conundrums as the summer sun beats down. Pull up a deckchair and enjoy plot twists and red herrings galore from the bestselling fiction writer of all time.INCLUDES THE STORIES:The Blood-Stained PavementThe Double ClueA Death on the NileHarlequin's LaneThe Adventure of the Italian NoblemanJane in Search of a JobThe Disappearance of Mr DavenheimThe Idol House of AstarteThe Rajah's EmeraldThe Oracle at DelphiThe Adventure of the Sinister StrangerThe Incredible Theft

The essential literary collection of H.P. Lovecraft's ten finest short stories, from the celebrated editor of the two-volume New Annotated H.P. Lovecraft

Midnight. A call out to an isolated farm on the outskirts of Oxford. A body shot at point-blank range in the kitchen. -------- 'One of the finest crime writers we have' Mark Billingham 'Fawley is back and better than ever' Shari Lapena 'Emotionally riveting, taut, and suspenseful' Karin Slaughter It looks like a burglary gone wrong, but DI Adam Fawley suspects there's something more to it. When the police discover a connection to a high-profile case from years ago, involving a child's murder and an alleged miscarriage of justice, the press go wild. Suddenly Fawley's team are under more scrutiny than ever before. And when you dig up the past, you're sure to find a few skeletons... The sixth twisty, up-all-night thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling Cara Hunter. For fans of Shari Lapena, Claire Douglas and Lisa Jewell. -------- Everyone loves Cara Hunter 'An intelligent and immersive thriller with a gritty human story' Janice Hallett, The Twyford Code'If you have not sampled Adam Fawley before, now is certainly the time' Daily Mail'A mystery that is both satisfying and surprising' Sunday Times Crime Club 'A great premise, tight plotting, and characters who live beyond the page' JP Delaney, Playing Nice 'A clever, fascinating book' Araminta Hall, Hidden Depths 'If you start, you won't be able to stop' Nicci French, The Unheard 'A masterclass in how to write crime fiction' John Marrs, The Vacation 'The DI Adam Fawley series just keeps getting better and better' Victoria Selman, Truly, Darkly, Deeply 'Twist follows twist at a breathtaking pace' Daily Mail And readers are loving this series, too 'All hail the new queen of all things crime' Penny, Netgalley 'Mind-bending brilliance' Kath, Netgalley 'Definitely for fans of Lisa Gardner, Karin Slaughter and the like' Fiona, Netgalley 'This series just gets better and better' Tina, Netgalley

A race for the Art of the Covenant finds an exploration into the ethics and world of the international antiquity trade

A dark, unflinching haunted house novel that takes readers from the well of the literary gothic, up through Brighton's queer scene, and out into the heart of modern day trans experience in the UK.

"Hell-o-kitty! Master of Japanese horror manga Junji Ito presents a series of hissterical tales chronicling his real-life trials and tribulations of becoming a cat owner. Junji Ito, as J-kun, has recently built a new house and has invited his finance, A-ko, to live with him. Little did he know ... his blushing bride-to-be has some unexpected company in tow--Yon, a ghastly-looking family cat, and Mu, an adorable Norwegian forest cat. Despite being a dog person, J-kun finds himself purrsuaded by their odd cuteness and thus begins his comedic struggle to gain the affection of his new feline friends" --

Sceptre's lead debut fiction title, OTHER PEOPLE'S CLOTHES is a Berlin-based literary thriller for fans of The Girls and The Secret History

A fascinating deep-dive into the minds of killers and criminals from the creators of the UK's number one true crime podcast, Redhanded.

The century-spanning war between Midland and Chuder continues unabated. If the Hawks win, a secret war within Midland may begin as those who seek to rise within the court see the ambitious Griffith as an obstacle.