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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. After years of abuse, Bernadette makes the decision to leave her husband, only to find that he is missing along with a little boy shed befriended years earlier. A tense, dramatic and moving novel from the bestselling author of How To Be Brave and The Lion Tamer Who Lost. Full of beautiful descriptions, images and observations hauntingly poignant, with a relentless tension and pace Katie Marsh Moving, engrossing and richly drawn, this is storytelling in its purest form mesmerising Amanda Jennings _______________ A missing boy. A missing book. A missing husband. A woman who must find them all to find herself. On the night Bernadette finally has the courage to tell her domineering husband that shes leaving, he doesnt come home. Neither does Conor, the little boy shes befriended for the past five years. Also missing is his lifebook, the only thing that holds the answers. With the help of Conors foster mum, Bernadette must face her own past, her husbands secrets and a future she never dared imagine in order to find them all. Exquisitely written and deeply touching,The Mountain in My Shoeis both page-turning psychological suspense and a powerful and emotive examination of the meaning of family and just how far were willing to go for the people we love. _______________ Deft and full of emotionsIrish Times It is a brilliantly creative work of fictionWe Love this Book (The Bookseller) A fabulous, exquisitely written novel that tugs at the soul incredibly moving David Young A moving and powerful book Jane Lythell A rich, psychologically profound novel about overcoming adversity Its a masterpiece Gill Paul Dark, compelling and highly thought-provoking a fascinating page-turner that wrenches at your insides Off-the-Shelf Books A wonderful, nuanced book probing the damages wreaked by absence and neglect, while exploring the power of love and hope and what it means to be truly home. It made me laugh and cry by turns. I loved it Melissa Bailey An exquisite novel. Darkly compelling emotionally charged. And I LOVED it! Jane Isaac. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. When two writers meet at a retreat, the chemistry is instant, and they begin a sinister relationship or do they? An exquisitely tense, twisty She Said/She Said psychological thriller from number one bestselling author Sarah Stovell ***The Times BOOK OF THE MONTH*** ***Telegraph BOOK OF THE YEAR*** Slickly claustrophobic, this arch story of obsessive, forbidden love taken to the extreme will have you squirming in your seat Sarah Pinborough Whip-smart, lushly written and truly page-turning Sarah Stovell is a thrilling talent Holly Seddon A moving, gripping story twists keep coming till the very last page. I loved it Erin Kelly ____________________ Bo Luxton has it all a loving family, a beautiful home in the Lake District, and a clutch of bestselling books to her name. Enter Alice Dark, an aspiring writer who is drifting through life, with a series of dead-end jobs and a freeloading boyfriend. When they meet at a writers retreat, the chemistry is instant, and a sinister relationship develops Or does it? Breathlessly pacey, taut and terrifying, Exquisite is a startlingly original and unbalancing psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the very last page. ____________________ The characters are so untrustworthy you wont know what to believe, but you wont put it down till youve found out. A superb debut Sunday Mirror 'Cunningly constructed and gorgeously written, this is outstanding Express 'Its a remarkable debut in the crowded psychological thriller field, written with great sureness of touch and tone' The Times Addictive, terrifying and beautifully written, Exquisite is up there with the best psychological thrillers Ive ever read. Fucking awesome Chris Whittaker Sarah Stovell writes beautifully Essie Fox Beautifully written and perfectly twisted, I was sucked deeply into the intertwined worlds of Alice and Bo and found myself reading through my fingers, compelled yet terrified at what the outcome might be Susi Holliday I bloody loved it. So clever, so beautifully written, such brilliant characterisation and THAT ENDING! Lisa Hall Beautifully written, atmospheric and sexy Cass Green A dark, sensual and twisted character study, rife with murky motivations and sinister revelations hard to put down Foreword Reviews Kept me reading long into the night a majestic debut and utterly compelling James MacManus, TLS The characters are untrustworthy so you wont know what to believe. But you wont be able to put the book down until you find out Sunday People An alarming novel: infuriating at times, appalling, even frightening, and always a page-turner Shots Mag Beautifully written, gripping and utterly believable Crime Review A psychological thriller that will simply blow your mind New Books Magazine If youre looking for a new and exciting psychological thriller thats packed with unexpected twists, Exquisite wont disappoint CultureFly. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. A pulsatingly tense psychological thriller and a breathtakingly brutal, beautiful and deeply moving story of a good kid in the wrong family, from one of Scotlands finest crime writers. SHORTLISTED for the McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Book of the Year ***BOOK OF THE YEAR inSCOTSMAN*** Its a lovely, sad tale, beautifully told and full of understandingThe Times The most powerful and moving book from Johnstone yet a calling card that no-one can ignoreScotsman This may be Doug Johnstones best book yet. An unsparing yet sympathetic depiction of Edinburghs ignored underclass, with terrific characterisation. Tense, pacey, filmicIan Rankin ____________________ There are two sides to every family Seventeen-year-old Tyler lives in one of Edinburghs most deprived areas. Coerced into robbing rich peoples homes by his bullying older siblings, hes also trying to care for his little sister and his drug-addict mum. On a job, his brother Barry stabs a homeowner and leaves her for dead, but thats just the beginning of their nightmare, because the woman is the wife of Edinburghs biggest crime lord, Deke Holt. With the police and the Holts closing in, and his shattered family in devastating danger, Tyler meets posh girl Flick in another strangers house, and he thinks she may just be his salvation unless he drags her down too. ____________________ A cracking story, great characters its also about something and really addresses the whys of crimeMark Billingham Its as psychologically rich as it is harrowing. Ive come to expect nothing less from Doug Johnstone, one of the genres premiere writersMegan Abbott Breakersagain shows that Doug Johnstone is a noir heavyweight and a master of gritty realism. This may be his finest novel yetWilly Vlautin Doug Johnstone is for me the perfect free-range writer, respectful of conventions but never bound by them, never hemmed-in. Each book is a different world, each book something new in this worldJames Sallis Bloody brilliant This is premier league crime-writingMartyn Waites A tough, gritty and effective ride into the dark side of EdinburghDouglas Skelton Pacy, harrowing and occasionally brutal it had me in tears at the endPaddy Magrane Both horrifying and uplifting, and one of those books I looked forward to picking up each time I had a moment to read I hope it does as well as it deserves toJames Oswald Gripping, dark, fast, but still somehow full of heartLouise Beech A brooding, intensely dark thriller with a defiant beating heart. Evocative, heartbreaking and hopeful the power of the human spirit to shine in the most desperate place STUNNINGMiranda Dickinson. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. An exquisitely written, heart-achingly beautiful retelling of the Selkie legend both timeless and timely by award-winning debut author Su Bristow SHORTLISTED FOR THE PAUL TORDAY MEMORIAL PRIZE Sorrowful and lovely, with a well-earned, satisfying conclusion'Publishers Weekly Accomplished and intelligent a fine piece of craftsmanship and a pleasure to read Allan Massie What happens when magic collides with reality? Donald is a young fisherman, eking out a lonely living on the west coast of Scotland. One night he witnesses something miraculous and makes a terrible mistake. His action changes lives not only his own, but those of his family and the entire tightly knit community in which they live. Can he ever atone for the wrong he has done, and can love grow when its foundation is violence? Based on the legend of the selkies seals who can transform into people Sealskinis a magical story, evoking the harsh beauty of the landscape, the resilience of its people, both human and animal, and the triumph of hope over fear and prejudice. With exquisite grace, Exeter Novel Prize-winner Su Bristow transports us to a different world, subtly and beautifully exploring what it means to be an outsider, and our innate capacity for forgiveness and acceptance. Rich with myth and magic,Sealskinis, nonetheless, a very human story, as relevant to our world as to the timeless place in which it is set. And it is, quite simply, unforgettable. 'This assured and readable story is determined to show that change and growth are possible, even on the very margins of society. The heartfelt message seems to be that acceptance comes when individuals face up to their fears and act for the good beyond themselves' Guardian 'Its a multi-layered romance which sits equally well in the realms of literary fiction which is where its publishers interests lieFrost Magazine Told with skill and beauty held me spellbound to the very last page Amanda Jennings Achingly beautiful written smoothly and skilfully I absolutely loved it Gill Paul Original, vivid, tender and atmospheric this is a story so deeply immersive that you emerge at the end, gasping for air Iona Grey An enthralling human love story. A profound achievement and a stunning debut Richard Bean I love books in which magic takes on a gritty reality, andSealskinis just such a book. Dark andbrooding and half-familiar, the tale steals over you till youre half-in, half-out of a dreamJane Johnson A beautiful and bewitching read that haunted my thoughts for days. The sense of the sea, of this small community, of guilt is palpable. This is one of those books you place reverentially on your bookcase and envy those who are yet to dive inMichael J. Malone Ms Bristows skill in weaving a centuries-old tale into a current-day fiction novel and binding the two together is simply superbly done.Sealskinis boldly written, brilliantly told and a tale of legendary proportionsJM Hewitt Sealskinis a magical and moral tale woven with a deft handSara MacDonald Sealskinis a tender, moving and gentle read. Whilst there is an obvious magical feel to it, its so well written that it becomes almost believable. Its a really lovely story and one which I think will stay with meNew Books Magazine. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. A deliciously dark, unapologetically funny, and nail-bitingly tense psychological thriller by the international bestselling author of The Cry NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER ***Guardian, Telegraph, Herald Scotland AND The Week BOOK OF THE YEAR*** ***Sunday Times TOP 40 Crime Novels in the Last 5 Years*** ***Longlisted for Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2020*** Shocking, gripping and laugh-out-loud hilarious from the first line to the last. Brilliant Erin Kelly This frenetic novels strongest assets are its sheer verbal energy and the acerbic views of its heroine, who resembles a female Frankie Boyle Sunday Times The main character is one of the most extraordinary youll meet between the pages of a book Ian Rankin A scandalously rude comic masterpiece Daily Telegraph Sublime Guardian _________________ Mary Shields is a moody, acerbic probation offer, dealing with some of Glasgows worst cases, and her job is on the line. Liam Macdowall was imprisoned for murdering his wife, and hes published a series of letters to the dead woman, in a book that makes him an unlikely hero and a poster boy for Mens Rights activists. Liam is released on licence into Marys care, but things are far from simple. Mary develops a poisonous obsession with Liam and his world, and when her son and Liams daughter form a relationship, Mary will stop at nothing to impose her own brand of justice with devastating consequences. A heart-pounding, relentless and chilling psychological thriller, rich with deliciously dark and unapologetic humour, Worst Case Scenario is also a perceptive, tragic and hugely relevant book by one of the most exciting names in crime fiction. _________________ Laced with pitch-dark acerbic humour, the classic thriller gets a hell of a twist Heat This darkly, funny, shocking and surprisingly emotional thriller is unlike anything youve ever read before Fabulous Magazine This novel is a funny, agonising account of one good womans battle with rage, guilt, fear, duty and disaster Literary Review Absolutely compelling company from start to finish in this wonderful, energetic, hard-hitting and deeply funny novel Big Issue Simply stunning. Dark, uncompromising, funny, and almost impossible to put down Luca Veste Outrageous, extremely funny and ultimately devastating Ambrose Parry Dark humour and darker truths permeate a thrilling crime novel that is fabulously transgressive and completely unique nobody writes like Helen Fitzgerald Mark Billingham Helen Fitzgerald is one of a kind, and a welcome breath of fresh air in the world of off-beat but achingly relatable crime fiction SJI Holliday A dark, comic masterpiece which manages to be both excruciatingly tense and laugh-out-loud funny at the same time. Great stuff! Mark Edwards. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. A taut, emotive, devastating dark and all-consuming psychological thriller, reminiscent ofPlay Misty for Me from the critically acclaimed author ofMaria in the MoonandThe Lion Tamer Who Lost ***WINNER ofBest magazinesBIG Book of the Year 2019*** ***LONGLISTED forGuardiansNOT THE BOOKER PRIZE*** 'A complex and layered tale that charmed me as a much as it traumatised me. An atmospheric, haunting and beautifully written page turner!C L Taylor Noirish psychological thriller with fascinating, disturbing characters. Compelling, twisty, and seriously addictive. EXCELLENTWill Dean 'As twisty and deadly as barbed wire, this book will leave you breathlessErin Kelly _____________ Stirring up secrets can be deadly especially if theyre yours Pregnant Victoria Valbon was brutally murdered in an alley three weeks ago and her killer hasnt been caught. Tonight is Stella McKeevers final radio show. The theme is secrets. You tell her yours, and shell share some of hers. Stella might tell you about Tom, a boyfriend who likes to play games, about the mother who abandoned her, now back after fourteen years. She might tell you about the perfume bottle with the star-shaped stopper, or about her father What Stellareallywants to know is more about the mysterious man calling the station who says he knows who killed Victoria, and has proof. Tonight is the night for secrets, and Stella wants to know everything With echoes of thePlay Misty for Me, Call Me Star Girlis a taut, emotive and all-consuming psychological thriller that plays on our deepest fears, providing a stark reminder that stirring up dark secrets from the past can be deadly _______________ It's a slow burn at first until it twists and turns at a head-staggering rate to a devastating climax. Original, moody and totally grippingClaire Allan Louise Beech blasts into the world of thriller writing with this moody and tense tale. With secrets, lies and plenty of twisty turns, its story is dark and its setting eerie and evocative. Definitely one where you might look over your shoulder more than once while reading!Fionnuala Kearney An original story and beautifully written, so atmospheric Dark, mesmerising and utterly devastating'SJI Holliday Beech has used her unique flair and constructed a crime fiction story that will have you frantically turning the pages until you get to the endMichael Wood Its EXTRAORDINARY tense, twisted and utterly compelling, written with such raw beauty and unflinching honestyMiranda Dickinson A thriller with heart, passion and twists that will surprise even the most astute readersJohn Marrs WithCall Me Star Girl, Louise proves that she can blow us all away with her writing powers in whatever genre she choosesJack Jordan A smart, complex and beautifully written psychological thriller, with a raw intensity at its heart. Twisty, addictive and completely compelling, this powerful story will keep you hooked and leave you hauntedBest Magazine Call Me Star Girlis a unique psychological thriller which is packed with tension and suspense A dark and atmospheric read which sends shivers down your spineIrish Independent Part psychological thriller, part literary noir and part tragic family drama, its multiple strands slowly merge to reveal a captivating truthHeat MUST READDaily Express Psychologically unsettling and with a sting in the tail, it's another cracker published by Orenda BooksRussel McLean. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Good. A reclusive musician's hiding place is discovered, forcing her to confront her traumatic past . and someone is seeking vengeance. A dark and riveting psychological thriller from number-one bestselling author Louise Voss 'Superb, like an episode of Midsomer Murders written by Gillian Flynn' Mark Edwards 'Such a great concept. Enthrallingly gripping - and those twists! A must read' Angela Clarke 'I've been a fan of Louise Voss for years and I honestly think The Last Stage is her best yet. A superb read' Cass Green ____________________ At the peak of her career as lead singer of a legendary 1980s indie band, Meredith Vincent was driven off the international stage by a horrific incident. Now living a quiet existence in a cottage on the grounds of an old stately home, she has put her past behind her and come to terms with her new life. When a body is found in the manicured gardens of her home, and a series of inexplicable and unsettling events begins to occur, it becomes clear that someone is watching, someone who knows who she is . Someone who wants vengeance. And this is only the beginning. A dark, riveting and chilling psychological thriller, The Last Stage is also a study of secrets and obsessions, where innocent acts can have the most terrifying consequences. ____________________ 'The slow reveals and hints at the darkness to come make it impossible to put down' Sarah Pinborough 'Twists, turns and stabs you in the heart. It deserves to be huge' Martyn Waites 'An expert piece of contrivance' Publishers Weekly 'Brilliantly unsettling' Jane Casey 'Cleverly plotted and beautifully executed' Susi Holliday 'Ingeniously plotted and totally addictive' Paddy Magrane 'I was guessing right to the end' Katarina Diamond 'A compelling descent into darkness' Ed James 'A cracking page-turner that sucks you straight into the dark heart of human behaviour. I couldn't put it down!' Marnie Riches 'A tense, super-twisty, well-written page-turner . Fab read' Amanda Jennings 'Poignant, clever and terrifically tense' William Shaw, author of The Birdwatcher 'A highly entertaining, thoroughly enjoyable and gripping read' LoveReading 'Gripping and twisty' Mel McGrath 'An expert piece of contrivance' Publishers Weekly 'Ingeniously plotted and totally addictive' Paddy Magrane. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. When a woman's body is discovered at a lighthouse in the Icelandic town of Akranes, investigators discover shocking secrets in her past. First in the disturbing, chillingly atmospheric, addictive new Forbidden Iceland series. **WINNER of the Storytel Award for Best Crime Novel 2020** **WINNER of the Blackbird Award for Best Icelandic Crime Novel** **SHORTLISTED for the Amazon Publishing Readers Award for Best Independent Voice** **SHORTLISTED for the Amazon Publishing Readers Award for Best Debut Novel** **LONGLISTED for the CWA New Blood Dagger** 'Eva Bjoerg AEgisdottir's accomplished first novel is not only a full-fat mystery, but also a chilling demonstration of how monsters are made' The Times 'Fans of Nordic Noir will love this moving debut from Icelander Eva Bjoerg AEgisdottir's. It's subtle, nuanced, with a sympathetic central character and the possibilities of great stories to come' Ann Cleeves 'An exciting and harrowing tale from one of Iceland's rising stars' Ragnar Jonasson _________________ When a body of a woman is discovered at a lighthouse in the Icelandic town of Akranes, it soon becomes clear that she's no stranger to the area. Chief Investigating Officer Elma, who has returned to Akranes following a failed relationship, and her collegues Saevar and Hoerdur, commence an uneasy investigation, which uncovers a shocking secret in the dead woman's past that continues to reverberate in the present day . But as Elma and her team make a series of discoveries, they bring to light a host of long-hidden crimes that shake the entire community. Sifting through the rubble of the townspeople's shattered memories, they have to dodge increasingly serious threats, and find justice . before it's too late. For fans of Yrsa Sigurdardottir, Ruth Rendell, P D James, Sarah Hilary and Camilla Lackberg _________________ 'Elma leaves Reykjavik CID for a job with the police in her hometown of Akranes, deeming it "every bit as quiet as it appeared to be" - until the discovery of a murdered woman starts to unravel a thread of long-buried crimes hidden deep in the community. Elma is a fantastic heroine' Sunday Times 'We're used to Icelandic writers lowering the temperature - in more ways than one - and AEgisdottir proves to be adept at this chilly art as any of her confreres (and consoeurs). Elma is a memorably complex character, and Victoria Cribb's translation is (as usual) non-pareil' Financial Times 'A deserted lighthouse and a murdered woman set the scene for this haunting and compelling mystery where the dark secrets of a small town are shockingly exposed. As chilling and atmospheric as an Icelandic winter' Lisa Gray, author of Thin Air 'The setting in Iceland is fascinating, the descriptions creating a vivid picture of the reality of living in a small town. The Creak on the Stairs is a captivating tale with plenty of tension and a plot to really get your teeth into' LoveReading 'At each stage, AEgisdottir is not giving us information but asking things of us. She's getting us to think through the implications: what if it's him, what if it's her, what would it mean? We're involved, we've got skin in the game and we can't ask for more as readers' Cafe Thinking. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Lily has a fresh new start when she marries Sebastian, but her controlling ex-husband soon makes an appearance, and soon she's fighting for her marriage . and her life. A startling, twisty psychological thriller from bestselling author Lucy V Hay. 'Well written, engrossing and brilliantly unique' Heat 'Prepare to be surprised' Closer 'A claustrophobic and complex read' CultureFly 'Sharp, confident writing' Peter James ____________________ Till death do us part. After leaving her marriage to jealous, possessive oncologist Maxwell, Lily and her six-year-old son have a second chance at happiness with headteacher Sebastian. Kind but vulnerable, Sebastian is the polar opposite of Maxwell, and the perfect match for Lily. After a whirlwind romance, they marry, and that's when things start to go wrong. Maxwell returns to the scene, determined to win back his family, and events soon spiral out of control. Lily and Sebastian find themselves not only fighting for their relationship, but also their lives. Chilling, dark and terrifying, Do No Harm is a taut psychological thriller and a study of obsession, from one of the most exciting new voices in crime fiction. ____________________ 'Wonderfully layered and gripping' Jendella Benson 'I couldn't put it down' Paula Daly 'Propulsive, inventively and purely addictive' Crime by the Book 'Intense and pacy' Mari Hannah 'Wrong-foots you in ALL the best ways' Caz Frear 'Original, daring and emotionally truthful' Paul Burston 'Slick and compulsive' Random Things through My Letterbox 'Crackles with tension' Karen Dionne 'A contemporary thriller with a heart of darkness' Live & Deadly 'Dark, compelling, twisted, thought-provoking and emotional' Chapter in My Life. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. A freelance journalist is dragged into a deadly investigation when researching an article on rhino-horn smuggling in South Africa. An unputdownable new thriller from the authors of the critically acclaimed Detective Kubu series. The perfect combination of I dont want it to end and I cant put it down. Great African crime fiction Deon Meyer My favourite writing duo since Ellery Queen Ragnar Jonasson Compelling and deceptively writtenNew York Journal of Books _______________ When freelance journalist, Crystal Nguyen, heads to South Africa, she thinks shell be researching an article on rhino-horn smuggling forNational Geographic, while searching for her missing colleague. But within a week, shes been hunting poachers, hunted by their bosses, and then arrested in connection with a murder. And everyone is after a briefcase full of money that may hold the key to everything Fleeing South Africa, she goes undercover in Vietnam, trying to discover the truth before shes exposed by the local mafia. Discovering the plot behind the money is only half the battle. Now she must convince the South African authorities to take action before its too late. She has a shocking story to tell, if she survives long enough to tell it Fast-paced, relevant and chilling,Dead of Nightis a stunning new thriller that exposes one of the most vicious conflicts on the African continent _______________ Promising series launch.an entertaining page-turner. Readers will look forward to the sequel Publishers Weekly From Minnesota to South Africa to Mozambique to Vietnam, Michael Stanley'sDead of Night is an extraordinary tale of the extreme measures taken to combat international poaching and smuggling C.J. Box As dark as the darkest of Nordic Noir Yrsa Sigurdardottir A wonderful, original voice Peter James Impossible to put down Library Journal. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. When Sonjas son is kidnapped by her ruthless ex-husband, shes thrust back into the world of cocaine smuggling, but this time shes got a plan of her own High-stakes jeopardy presides in book two of the dark and original, nail-bitingly fast-paced Reykjavik Noir trilogy Tense, edgy and delivering more than a few unexpected twists and turnsSunday Times Tough, uncompromising and unsettlingVal McDermid Tense and pacey, this intriguing mix of white-collar and white-powder crime could certainly be enjoyed as a standalone, but I would suggest reading its excellent predecessor,Snare, firstGuardian Happily settled in Florida, Sonja believes shes finally escaped the trap set by unscrupulous drug lords. But when her son Tomas is taken, shes back to square one and Iceland. Her lover, Agla, is awaiting sentencing for financial misconduct after the banking crash, and Sonja refuses to see her. And thats not all Agla owes money to some extremely powerful men, and theyll stop at nothing to get it back. With her former nemesis, customs officer Bragi, on her side, Sonja puts her own plan into motion, to bring down the drug barons and her scheming ex-husband, and get Tomas back safely. But things arent as straightforward as they seem, and Sonja finds herself caught in the centre of a trap that will put all of their lives at risk Set in Reykjavik still covered in the dust of the Eyjafjallajokull volcanic eruption and the aftermath of the banking crisis Trap is an award-winning, deliciously dark and outstandingly original slice of Nordic Noir, from one of Icelands finest crime writers. Praise for the Reykjavik Noir Trilogy A tense thriller with a highly unusual plot and interesting charactersMarcel Berlins,The Times With characters you cant help sympathising with against your better judgement, Sigurdardottir takes the reader on a breathtaking ride Stylish, taut and compellingJon Coates,Daily Express Pacey and tense,Trapis full of delicious carnage that could translate well to the screenNew Zealand Listener This is a searing portrait of the less salubrious parts of the Icelandic psyche as well as a riveting thrillerSunday Express 'Sharp shocks of chapters hit with increasing energy . a towering powerhouse of read and I gobbled it up in one intense sitting LoveReading The intricate plot is breathtakingly original, with many twists and turns you never see coming. Thriller of the yearNew York Journal of Books Sigurdardottir provides a skilful combination of Nordic noir, hardboiled financial thriller and high-octane narco drama, filled with sympathetic characters that you cant help identifying with even as they break the lawCrime Fiction Lover The action is fast, helped by the short chapters switching us from one set of characters to another, the villains ruthless, and the undercover world of Iceland vividly evoked. A treat for fansPromoting Crime Smart, ambitious and hugely satisfyingEva Dolan Zips along with tension building and buildingJames Oswald 'Anemotional suspense rollercoaster on a par withThe FirmAlexandra Sokoloff Compelling this is prime binge-readingBooklist The suspensefulTraptakes full advantage of its fresh setting and is a worthy addition to the icy-cold crime genre popularized by Scandinavian noir novelsForeword Reviews. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. When a disgraced TV presenter takes up the role of housekeeper on an isolated Norwegian fjord, she develops a chilling, obsessive relationship with her employer an award-winning, simply stunning debut psychological thriller from one of Norways finest writers. ***As heard on BBC Books at Bedtime*** ***WINNER of the English PEN Translation Award*** ***Shortlisted for the Dublin Literary Award*** ***Shortlisted for the Petrona Award for Best Scandinavian Crime Novel of the Year*** An unrelenting atmosphere of doom fails to prepare readers for the surprising resolutionPublishers Weekly Unfolds in an austere style that perfectly captures the bleakly beautiful landscape of Norways far northIrish Times _________________ Two people in exile. Two secrets. As the past tightens its grip, there may be no escape TV presenter Allis Hagtorn leaves her partner and her job to take voluntary exile in a remote house on an isolated fjord. But her new job as housekeeper and gardener is not all that it seems, and her silent, surly employer, 44-year-old Sigurd Bagge, is not the old man she expected. As they await the return of his wife from her travels, their silent, uneasy encounters develop into a chilling, obsessive relationship, and it becomes clear that atonement for past sins may not be enough Haunting, consuming and powerful,The Bird Tribunalis a taut, exquisitely written psychological thriller that builds to a shocking, dramatic crescendo that will leave you breathless. _________________ Reminiscent of Patricia Highsmith and I cant offer higher praise than that Agnes Ravatn is an author to watch Philip Ardagh A tense and riveting readFinancial Times Crackling, fraught and hugely compulsive slice of Nordic Noir tremendously impressive Big Issue Beautifully done dark,psychologically tenseand packed full of emotionbothovert ordeliberately disguised Raven Crime Reads Ravatn creates a creeping sense of unease, elegantly bringing the peace and menace of the setting to vivid life. The isolated house on the fjord is a character-like shadow in this tale of obsessions. This is domestic suspense with a twist creepy and wonderfulNew Books Magazine The Bird Tribunaloffers an incredible richness of themes The atonement for the past sins and the titular bird tribunal carry powerful messages, as well as questions of morality and humanity'Crime Review 'The Bird Tribunalis suffused with dark imagery from the ancient Eddas, creating a foreboding atmosphere that gets under the skin and stays there. Like a lunar eclipse, each revelation is another form of darkness Crime Fiction Lover Chilling, atmospheric and hauntingly beautiful I was transfixed Amanda Jennings Intriguing enrapturing Sarah Hilary A masterclass in suspense and delayed terror, reading it felt like I was driving at top speed towards a cliff edge - and not once did I want to take my foot off the pedal Rod Reynolds A beautifully written story set in a captivating landscape it keeps you turning the pages Sarah Ward. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. THE FOURTH INSTALMENT IN THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING DARK ICELAND SERIES OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE When the body of a young woman is found dead beneath the cliffs of the deserted Icelandic village of Kalfshamarvik, Ari Thor Arason uncovers a startling and terrifying connection to an earlier series of deaths, as the killer remains on the loose. 'Jonasson's books have breathed new life into Nordic noir' Sunday Express 'Jonasson skillfully alternates points of view and shifts of time . The action builds to a shattering climax' Publishers Weekly Two days before Christmas, a young woman is found dead beneath the cliffs of the deserted village of Kalfshamarvik. Did she jump, or did something more sinister take place beneath the lighthouse and the abandoned old house on the remote rocky outcrop? With winter closing in and the snow falling relentlessly, Ari Thor Arason discovers that the victim's mother and young sister also lost their lives in this same spot, twenty-five years earlier. As the dark history and its secrets of the village are unveiled, and the death toll begins to rise, the Siglufjordur detectives must race against the clock to find the killer, before another tragedy takes place. Dark, chilling and complex, Whiteout is a haunting, atmospheric and stunningly plotted thriller from one of Iceland's bestselling crime writers. 'Traditional and beautifully finessed .morally more equivocal than most traditional whodunnits, and it offers alluring glimpses of darker, and infinitely more threatening horizons' Andrew Taylor, Independent 'Jonasson has come up with a bleak plot and characters, but his evocation of Iceland's chilly landscape is hard to put down' The Sunday Times Crime Club. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. A stunning standalone thriller from the Queen of Iceland Noir. ***Shortlisted for the Glass Key Award for Best Nordic Crime Novel*** Tough,uncompromising and unsettlingValMcDermid When aid worker Ursula returns to Iceland for a new job, shes drawn into the dangerous worlds of politics, corruption and misogyny a powerful, relevant, fast-paced standalone thriller. ____________________ Burned out and traumatised by her horrifying experiences around the world, aid worker Ursula has returned to Iceland. Unable to settle, she accepts a high-profile government role in which she hopes to make a difference again. But on her first day in the post, Ursula promises to help a mother seeking justice for her daughter, who had been raped by a policeman, and life in high office soon becomes much more harrowing than Ursula could ever have imagined. A homeless man is stalking her but is he hounding her, or warning her of some danger? And why has the death of her father in police custody so many years earlier reared its head again? As Ursula is drawn into dirty politics, facing increasingly deadly threats, the lives of her stalker, her bodyguard and even a witch-like cleaning lady intertwine. Small betrayals become large ones, and the stakes are raised ever higher Praise for Lilja Sigurdardottir Tense andpacey Guardian Highly unusualTheTimes Smart writing with a strongly beating heartBigIssue Deftly plottedFinancial Times Breathtakingly originalNew York Journal of Books Taut,gritty and thoroughly absorbingBooklist A stunning addition to theicy-cold crime genreForewordReviews. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. A heartbreaking, breathtakingly beautiful love story with an unforgettable tragedy at its heart, from the critically acclaimed, award-winning author ofMaria in the MoonandHow To Be Brave. ***Shortlisted for the Sapere Books Most Popular Romantic Fiction Award at the 2019 RNA Awards*** ***Longlisted for the Polari Prize*** Beech eloquently conveys their feelings and longings and sets atmospheric, vividly drawn scenes that transport the reader from grey and damp England to the searing heat of the lion reserve The Lion Tamer Who Lostwill touch the most hardhearted of readers with its persuasive, well-drawn and memorable charactersDaily Express 'A devastating, tender and powerful love story, beautifully and bravely told. You will lose your heart to this book. I adored itMiranda Dickinson Vivid, passionate and exquisitely told, this love story will live on in my heart for a verylong time to come. A poignant, surprising and all-consuming readKatie Marsh _______________ Be careful what you wish for Long ago, Andrew made a childhood wish, and kept it in a silver box. When it finally comes true, he wishes he hadnt Long ago, Ben made a promise and he had a dream: to travel to Africa to volunteer at a lion reserve. When he finally makes it, it isnt for the reasons he imagined Ben and Andrew keep meeting in unexpected places, and the intense relationship that develops seems to be guided by fate. Or is it?What if the very thing that draws them together is tainted by past secrets that threaten everything? A dark, consuming drama that shifts from Zimbabwe to England, and then back into the past,The Lion Tamer Who Lostis also a devastatingly beautiful love story, with a tragic heart A stirring novel, beautifully written, reminiscent of the early work of Maggie OFarrellIrish Times Fans ofEleanor Oliphant is Completely Finewill love itRed Magazine An excruciatingly passionate love story, in its surprising turns and lovely particulars A beautiful textForeword Reviews This book really got under my skin as a beautiful portrait of love, loss and longingIrish Independent 'An incredible, poignant piece of work. Louise Beech had cemented her place as one of Britains finest modern storytellersJohn Marrs 'A beautiful, honest and tender love story that I wont forget for a long time Their love had me trapped in its spell, their tragic moments had me sobbing like a baby A triumphFionnuala Kearney A beautifully crafted bookCarol Lovekin Louise Beech has totally blown me away with her storytellingMadeleine Black I adored this beautiful and inspiring bookKate Furnivall Already one of my favourites of 2018LoveReading Storytelling at its finest. Louise Beech is a beguiling wordsmith. Prepare to be hookedAmanda Prowse Digs deep emotionally, but is funny and feel-good, tooFiona Mitchell A stunning and very brave bookGill Paul The setting alone makes this book worth a readS. E.Lynes Louise Beech is a natural-born storyteller with an elegance about her writing that never fails to move meMichael J. Malone There are times when you finish reading a book and know that part of it will stay with you always. This will be one of those booksClaire Allan It put me in mind of John Irving. Its that feeling of being in the hands of a master storyteller and just trusting him or her so completelyLaura Pearson. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Estranged brothers are reunited over plans to develop the tower block where they grew up, but the desolate estate becomes a stage for reliving the events of one life-changing summer, forty years earlier the exquisitely written, moving new novel from West Camel. Unfolds like a spellCarol Lovekin, author ofGhostbird A deceptively complex and layered story; beautiful, traumatic and ultimately upliftingLouise Beech, author ofThis Is How We Are Human 'A mesmerising portrait of toxic family relationships: one that perfectly captures a turbulent era in a changing Britain. I was gripped'Caroline Wyatt _____________________________ Twins Aaron and Clive have been estranged for forty years. Aaron still lives in the empty, crumbling tower block on the riverside in Deptford where they grew up. Clive is a successful property developer, determined to turn the tower into luxury flats. But Aaron is blocking the plan and their petty squabble becomes something much greater when two ghosts from the past twins Annette and Christine appear in the tower. At once, the desolate estate becomes a stage on which the events of one scorching summer are relived a summer that shattered their lives, and changed everything forever Grim, evocative and exquisitely rendered,Fallis a story of friendship and family of perception, fear and prejudice, the events that punctuate our journeys into adulthood, and the indelible scars they leave a triumph of a novel that will affect you long after the final page has been turned. Illustrations by David F. Ross **Shortlisted for the POLARI Prize** Falls characters will haunt me, its story will stay with me and I will return again and againKatie Allen Beautifully written, perfectly executed, a drama that captures your heart and mindAnne Coates 'Architecture and morality: the only subjects worth writing about, and West Camel does so exquisitely through the eyes of people profoundly affected by both'David F. Ross A book about families, racism and the differences that bind us or push us apart all bound up in West Camel's elegant proseMichael J. Malone Suspense and twists keep you turning the pages, while the unfolding of complex characters and relationships draws you inValeria Vescina Both charming and conflicting the authors enticing storytelling has totally, utterly hooked meSarah Sansom A page-turner and a literary delight, a book you devourLiz Loves Books Immersive, beautiful, and haunting I adored itLive & Deadly A novel of mystic style and sensibility. West Camel tackles timeless themes of truth, power, family and justice an extraordinary readRichard Fernandez A book to be embraced, a book to be kept in your heart West Camel writes beautifullyThe Reading Closet Praise for West Camels debut novelAttend From its opening gambit to its final line,Attenddemands and rewards attentionForeword Reviews With its blend of dark, gritty themes and gorgeous imagery, this is a book to make you believe theres still magic in the worldHeat Ive fallen in love with this absolutely glorious, spell-binding taleLoveReading Its a genuinely pleasurable experience to encounter something couched in such alert and transparent language as West CamelsAttend In three hundred finely judged pages, West Camel leaves the reader eager for more from his penBarry Forshaw,CrimeTime For fans of Sarah Moss, Bernadine Evaristo, Colm Toibin and Selina Godde. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Good. Video footage of an apparent murder on a London train thrusts crusading journalist Lydia into a terrifying web of money, politics and power, in sophisticated, shockingly believable contemporary thriller **LONGLISTED for the CWA Steel Dagger** Brutal, brilliant and razor sharp.Blood Red Cityis pure adrenaline rush from the first page to the lastChris Whitaker Pacy and subtle The Sun A searing, white-hot journey through the dark underbelly of modern London Blood Red Cityconfirms Rod Reynolds status as one of the greatest crime talents of his generationTim Baker ________________ A witness but no victim. A crime but no crime scene When crusading journalist Lydia Wright is sent a video of an apparent murder on a London train, she thinks shes found the story to revive her career. But she cant find a victim, much less the killers, and the only witness has disappeared. Wary shes fallen for fake news, she begins to doubt her instincts until a sinister call suggests that shes not the only one interested in the crime. Michael Stringer deals in information and doesnt care which side of the law he finds himself on. But the murder on the train has left him exposed, and now hell stop at nothing to discover what Lydia knows. When their paths collide, Lydia finds the story leads through a nightmare world, where money, power and politics intersect and information is the only thing more dangerous than a bullet. A nerve-shattering and brutally realistic thriller,Blood Red Citybursts with energy and grit from the opening page, twisting and feinting to a superb, unexpected ending that will leave you breathless. For fans of Mick Herron, Tim Baker, Tony Kent, James Patterson, Adam Hamdy and Tom Rob Smith. ________________ Hold on to your breath as this bang up-to-date riveting thriller dives head first into a murky sinister world and doesnt come up for air The tension rises with each chapter and while an electrifying ride, there is a sharp thoughtful edge that penetrates the pages LoveReading Reynolds is a great scene setter and he is as good at action as he is at the development of character Literary Review Reynolds arrived with the casual acumen of an old hand at the crime narrative Financial Times Subtle, original, compelling Sunday Express An outstanding page-turner that ratchets up the tension as it builds via a labyrinthine plot towards a satisfying and well-crafted climax relevant and at times alarming,Blood Red Cityslaloms its way through the world of social media, geopolitics and hi-tech innovation with compelling convictionG.J. Minett You are in for a treat with this whip-smart contemporary thriller. Strikingly realistic with an exciting, serpentine plot, I couldnt put it down!Hair Past a Freckle This book blew me away, with action on every page. This will definitely appeal to fans of the BBCsThe Capture. Terrific stuff!Hooked from Page One Wow! If you love a tense, tight thriller that must IMMEDIATELY be made into a film, look no further! A stunner!Phillipas Quick Book Review A well-researched, complex and fully realised story with three-dimensional lead characters. The creeping tension and mistrust is palpable and theres an absolutely cracking end revealShots Magazine. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. On the shores of a tranquil fjord in Northern Iceland, a man is brutally beaten to death on a bright summer's night. As the 24-hour light of the arctic summer is transformed into darkness by an ash cloud from a recent volcanic eruption, a young reporter leaves Reykajvik to investigate on her own, unaware that an innocent person's life hangs in the balance. Ari Thor Arason and his colleagues on the tiny police force in Siglufjoerdur struggle with an increasingly perplexing case, while their own serious personal problems push them to the limit. As silent, unspoken horrors from the past threaten them all, and the darkness deepens, it's a race against time to find the killer before someone else dies. Dark, terrifying and complex, Blackout is an exceptional, atmospheric thriller from one of Iceland's finest crime writers. `Jonasson's books have breathed new life into Nordic Noir' Jake Kerridge, Sunday Express `A distinctive blend of Nordic Noir and Golden Age detective fiction . economical and evocative prose, as well as some masterful prestidigitation' Laura Wilson, Guardian `Jonasson's writing is a masterful reinvention of the Golden Age classic style, both contemporary and timeless . enclosed by the poetic beauty of the location' Crime Review `A classic crime story seen through a uniquely Icelandic lens . first rate and highly recommended' Lee Child 'A modern take on an Agatha Christie-style mystery, as twisty as any slalom.' Ian Rankin. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. THE FINAL INSTALMENT IN THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING DARK ICELAND SERIES OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE When a police officer is murdered in the dead of night, in the isolated Icelandic town of Siglufjordur, Ari Thor Arason faces a complex investigation that takes him back to the past, and some sinister secrets. 'A modern take on an Agatha Christie-style mystery' Ian Rankin 'Ragnar Jonasson write with such a chilling, poetic beauty - a must-read addition to the growing canon of Iceland Noir' Peter James Siglufjoerdur: an idyllically quiet fishing village on the northernmost tip of Iceland, accessible only via a small mountain tunnel. Ari Thor Arason: a local policeman, whose tumultuous past and uneasy relationships with the villagers continue to haunt him. The peace of this close-knit community is shattered by the murder of a policeman - shot at point-blank range in the dead of night in a deserted house. With a killer on the loose and the dark arctic winter closing in, it falls to Ari Thor to piece together a puzzle that involves tangled local politics, a compromised new mayor, and a psychiatric ward in Reykjavik, where someone is being held against their will. Then a mysterious young woman moves to the area, on the run from something she dare not reveal, and it becomes all too clear that tragic events from the past are weaving a sinister spell that may threaten them all. Dark, chilling and complex, Nightblind is an extraordinary thriller from an undeniable new talent. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Carrie's best friend has an accident and can no longer make the round-the world trip they'd planned together, so Carrie decides to go it alone. Violet is also travelling alone, after splitting up with her boyfriend in Thailand. She is also desperate for a ticket on the Trans-Siberian Express, but there is nothing available. When the two women meet in a Beijing Hotel, Carrie makes the impulsive decision to invite Violet to take her best friend's place. Thrown together in a strange country, and the cramped cabin of the train, the women soon form a bond. But as the journey continues, through Mongolia and into Russia, things start to unravel - because one of these women is not who she claims to be . A tense and twisted psychological thriller about obsession, manipulation and toxic friendships, VIOLET also reminds us that there's a reason why mother told us not to talk to strangers . The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Investigative journalist Henning Juul follows a dangerous trail to find his young sons murderer, in the explosive, heart-breaking finale to the international, bestselling Henning Juul series. Outstanding Ragnar Jonasson A gripping narrative that begs comparison to Stieg LarssonBookpage Satisfyingly tense and dark a deep and complex bookSunday Times Crime reporter Henning Juul thought his life was over when his young son was murdered. But that was only the beginning Determined to find his sons killer, Henning doggedly follows an increasingly dangerous trail, where dark hands from the past emerge to threaten everything. His ex-wife Nora is pregnant with another mans child, his sister Trine is implicated in the fire that killed his son and, with everyone he thought he could trust seemingly hiding something, Henning has nothing to lose except his own life. Packed with tension and unexpected twists,Killedis the long-awaited finale of one of the darkest, most chilling and emotive series you may ever read. Someone will be killed. But who? Praise for Thomas Enger One of the most unusual and intense writers in the field Barry Forshaw,Independent MUST HAVESunday Express S Magazine IntriguingGuardian Sophisticated and suspensefulLiterary Review Full of suspense and heartCrime Monthly Thomas Enger writes with verve, colour and a pace that builds to a thrilling climaxEuropean Literature Network Superbly compelling the characters leap right off the pageShotsmag Destined to become Nordic Noir classic Yrsa Sigurardottir Slick, compelling and taut Chris Ewan. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. When a middle-aged couple downsizes to the countryside for an easier life, their two daughters become isolated, argumentative and violent A chilling, vicious and darkly funny psychological thriller from bestselling author Helen FitzGerald. Sharp, shocking and savagely funny. Helen Fitzgerald is a wonderfully original storyteller Chris Whitaker A new novel from Helen Fitzgerald isalwaysa major event magnificent Mark Billingham I devoured Keep Her Sweet shite parenting and a dysfunctional sister relationship goes to fatal extremes Erin Kelly Desperate to enjoy their empty nest, Penny and Andeep downsize to the countryside, to forage, upcycle and fall in love again, only to be joined by their two twenty-something daughters, Asha and Camille. Living on top of each other in a tiny house, with no way to make money, tensions simmer, and as Penny and Andeep focus increasingly on themselves, the girls become isolated, argumentative and violent. When Asha injures Camille, a family therapist is called in, but she shrugs off the escalating violence between the sisters as a classic case of sibling rivalry and the stress of the family move. But this is not sibling rivalry. The sisters are in far too deep for that. This is a murder, just waiting to happen Chilling, vicious and darkly funny,Keep Her Sweetis not just a tense, sinister psychological thriller, but a startling look at sister relationships and they bonds they share or shatter. A wonderful book about a toxic family funny, shocking and full of heart. FitzGerald at her coruscating best' Doug Johnstone Definitely one for those who love deadly dysfunctional families, whip-smart writing, and their stories dark, dark, deliciously dark Amanda Jennings A novel rippling with power and intensity. A true page-turner Michael Wood Wickedly funny, breath-stealingly tense and utterly chilling a book youll want to talk about Miranda Dickinson Helen Fitzgerald has an uncanny ability to balance savagery and hilarity an absolute banger of a book Matt Wesolowski 'A crazy but addictive, dark and funny, read Louise Beech Dark humour sings from the pages Russel McLean A fascinating and original tale of a family in rapid decline Jen Meds Book Reviews You will canter through this psychological thriller Cafe Thinking Praise for Helen FitzGerald *Worst Case Scenario was Guardian, Telegraph, Herald ScotlandANDThe WeekBOOK OF THE YEAR* *Sunday TimesTOP 40 Crime Novels in the Last 5 Years* *Longlisted for Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2020* The main character is one of the most extraordinary youll meet between the pages of a bookIan Rankin SublimeGuardian This darkly, funny, shocking and surprisingly emotional thriller is unlike anything youve ever read beforeFabulous A dark, comic masterpiece which manages to be both excruciatingly tense and laugh out loud funny at the same timeMark Edwards Urgent, angry, absolutely terrifying, yet suffused with the humanity and humour you expect from a Helen Fitzgerald novelErin Kelly Tantalisingly powerfulThe Times Ash Mountainis the author at her masterly best I loved it!Louise Candlish The classic thriller gets a hell of a twistHeat FitzGerald writes like a more focused Irvine Welsh or a less misogynist Philip RothDaily Telegraph Domestic life is rarely served up quite so dark as this but that only makes you hungry for moreThe Sun. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Good. Elusive online investigative journalist Scott King investigates the case of Arla Macleod, who bludgeoned her family to death, in another episode of the chilling, award-winning Six Stories series. Bold, clever and genuinely chilling with a terrific twist that provides an explosive final punch Deidre OBrien, Sunday Mirror A genuine genre-bending debut Carla McKay, Daily Mail 'Impeccably crafted and gripping from start to finish Doug Johnstone, The Big Issue ________________ A family massacre A deluded murderess Five witnesses Six stories Which one is true? One cold November night in 2014, in a small town in the north west of England, 21-year-old Arla Macleod bludgeoned her mother, father and younger sister to death with a hammer, in an unprovoked attack known as the Macleod Massacre. Now incarcerated at a medium-security mental-health institution, Arla will speak to no one but Scott King, an investigative journalist, whose Six Stories podcasts have become an internet sensation. King finds himself immersed in an increasingly complex case, interviewing five witnesses and Arla herself, as he questions whether Arlas responsibility for the massacre was a diminished as her legal team made out. As he unpicks the stories, he finds himself thrust into a world of deadly forbidden games, online trolls, and the mysterious black-eyed kids, whose presence seems to extend far beyond the delusions of a murderess Dark, chilling and gripping, Hydra is both a classic murder mystery and an up-to-the-minute, startling thriller, that shines light in places you may never, ever want to see again. ________________ Praise for the Six Stories series Matt Wesolowski brilliantly depicts a desperate and disturbed corner of north-east England in which paranoia reigns and goodness is thwarted an exceptional storyteller' Andrew Michael Hurley Beautifully written, smart, compassionate and scary as hell. Matt Wesolowski is one of the most exciting and original voices in crime fiction Alex North Wonderfully horrifying the suspense crackles James Oswald Original, inventive and dazzlingly clever Fiona Cummins A complex and subtle mystery, unfolding like dark origami to reveal the black heart inside Michael Marshall Smith Endlessly inventive and with literary thrills a-plenty, Matt Wesolowski is boldly carving his own uniquely dark niche in fiction Benjamin Myers Disturbing, compelling and atmospheric, it will terrify and enthral you in equal measure M W Craven Readers of Kathleen Barbers Are You Sleeping and fans of Ruth Ware will enjoy this slim but compelling novel Booklist A relentless and original work of modern rural noir which beguiles and unnerves in equal measure. Matt Wesolowski is a major talent Eva Dolan The very epitome of a must-read Heat Haunting, horrifying, and heartrending. Fans of Arthur Machen, whose unsettling tale The White People provides an epigraph, will want to check this one out Publishers Weekly For those who like the book they curl up with in their favourite slipper socks to generate a powerful sense of unease, and impel them to check all doors are locked and as many lights turned on as possible, Matt Wesolowski has just the formula to meet your self-scaring needs Strong Words. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. A young TV journalist is forced to revisit her harrowing past when shes thrust into a sex-trafficking investigation in her hometown. A startling, searing, debut thriller by award-winning CNN journalist Sarah Sultoon. A brave and thought-provoking debut novel. Sarah Sultoon tackles a challenging and disturbing subject without sensation, and her sensitive handling, tight plotting and authentic storytelling make for a compelling readAdam Hamdy A stunning debut a powerhouse writerJo Spain Delving into corruption, abuse of power and the resilience of the human spirit,The Sourceis a taut and thought-provoking book thats all the more unnerving for how much it echoes the headlines in real life CultureFly One last chance to reveal the truth 1996. Essex.Thirteen-year-old schoolgirl Carly lives in a disenfranchised town dominated by a military base, struggling to care for her baby sister while her mum sleeps off another binge. When her squaddie brother brings food and treats, and offers an exclusive invitation to army parties, things start to look a little less bleak. 2006. London.Junior TV newsroom journalist Marie has spent six months exposing a gang of sex traffickers, but everything is derailed when New Scotland Yard announces the re-opening of Operation Andromeda, the notorious investigation into allegations of sex abuse at an army base a decade earlier. As the lives of these two characters intertwine around a single, defining event, a series of utterly chilling experiences is revealed, sparking a nail-biting race to find the truth . and justice. A riveting, searing and devastatingly dark thriller,The Sourceis also a story about survival, about hopes and dreams, about power, abuse and resilience . an immense, tense and thought-provoking debut that you will never, ever forget. For fans of Holly Watt, Abigail Dean, Fiona Barton, Abi Dare, Kate Elizabeth Russell, Sarah Vaughan and Casey Kelleher Carly and Maries stories are about to collide, the secrets of the past are devastating, the investigation in the present urgent. This is a tense thriller, a remarkable debut, heartbreaking, but ultimately this is a story of resilience and survivalNew Books Magazine A powerful, compelling read that doesnt shy away from some upsetting truths written with such energyFanny Blake Tautly written and compelling, not afraid to shine a spotlight on the darker forces at work in societyRupert Wallis So authentic and exhilarating breathtaking pace and relentless ingenuityNick Paton Walsh, CNN A powerful, intense whammy of a debut that is both uncomfortable and exhilarating to read Thought-provoking, tense, and expressive,The Sourceis an utterly compelling debutLoveReading A gripping, dark thrillerGeoff Hill, ITV A cleverly constructed story that offers an authentic view behind the scenes in a British newsroom an original and wholly engaging debut. Definitely a name to watchCrime Fiction Lover My heart was racing fiction to thrill even the most hard-core adrenaline junkiesDiana Magnay, Sky News Unflinching and sharply observed. A hard-hitting, deftly woven debutRuth Field With this gripping, fast-paced debut thriller, its easy to see what made Sultoon such a great journalistClarissa Ward, CNN A hard-hitting, myth-busting rollercoaster of a debutEve Smith I could picture and feel each scene, all the fear, tension and hopeKatie Allen. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The action swings from London to Sweden, and then back into the past, to Francos Spain, as Roy & Castells hunt a monstrous killer in the latest instalment of Johana Gustawssons award-winning, international bestselling series. ***Longlisted for the CWA International Dagger*** Historical sections highlight, in distressing detail, the atrocious treatment of mothers-to-be in Francos Spain A satisfying, full-fat mysteryThe Times Assured telling of a complex storySunday Times Gustawssons writing is so vivid, its electrifying. Utterly compellingPeter James _________________ Spain, 1938:The country is wracked by civil war, and as Valencia falls to Francos brutal dictatorship, Republican Therese witnesses the murders of her family. Captured and sent to the notorious Las Ventas womens prison, Therese gives birth to a daughter who is forcibly taken from her. Falkenberg, Sweden, 2016:A wealthy family is found savagely murdered in their luxurious home. Discovering that her parents have been slaughtered, Alienor Lindbergh, a new recruit to the UKs Scotland Yard, rushes back to Sweden and finds her hometown rocked by the massacre. Profiler Emily Roy joins forces with Alienor and soon finds herself on the trail of a monstrous and prolific killer. Little does she realise that this killer is about to change the life of her colleague, true-crime writer Alexis Castells. Joining forces once again, Roy and Castells investigation takes them from the Swedish fertility clinics of the present day back to the terror of Francos rule, and the horrifying events that took place in Spanish orphanages under its rule. Terrifying, vivid and recounted at breakneck speed,Blood Songis not only a riveting thriller and an examination of corruption in the fertility industry, but a shocking reminder of the atrocities of Spains dictatorship, in the latest, stunning instalment in the award-winning Roy & Castells series. _________________ French novelist Johana Gustawsson writes novels of startling originality.Blood Song[is] truly horrifyingSunday Times Her sleuths tracking a monstrous killer, transporting us from modern-day fertility clinics in Sweden to the abuses of Spanish orphanages under the brutal rule of General Franco a truly European thrillerFinancial Times Gritty, bone-chilling, and harrowing its not for the faint of heart, and not to be missedCrime by the Book A relentless heart-stopping masterpiece, filled with nightmarish situations that will keep you awake long into the dark nights of winterNew York Journal of Books Emotional and atmosphericNew Books Magazine Intricately plotted, visceral and emotional the author ramps up the tension and the unfolding keeps the reader guessing to the very end.Scenes are raw, vivid and grippingPromoting Crime I dont think theres a crime writer who writes with such intelligence, darkness and deep sadness as Johana Gustawsson. This was extraordinaryLouise Beech Blood Songcaught and has held onto my thoughts, it is clever, provocative, and a seriously good readLoveReading A fascinating and engrossing read, but also one that I found intensely harrowing, deeply intimate and which made me cryLive & Deadly A real page-turner, I loved it Martina Cole Cleverly plotted, simply excellent Ragnar Jonasson A must-read Daily Express Bold and audacious R. J. Ellory. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. An abduction in London and the discovery of a body on the west coast of Sweden lead criminal profiler Emily Roys and true-crime writer Alexis Castells back to Jack the Rippers Whitechapel, as they hunt a serial killer. Book two in the explosive, award-winning Roy & Castells series. A terrific, original duo Marcel Berlins,The Times Gritty, bone-chilling, and harrowing its not for the faint of heart, and not to be missedCrime by the Book A relentless heart-stopping masterpiece, filled with nightmarish situations that will keep you awake long into the dark nights of winterNew York Journal of Books ___________________ Whitechapel, 1888: London is bowed under Jack the Rippers reign of terror. London 2015: Actress Julianne Bell is abducted in a case similar to the terrible Tower Hamlets murders of some ten years earlier, and harking back to the Ripper killings of a century before. Falkenberg, Sweden, 2015: A womans body is found mutilated in a forest, her wounds identical to those of the Tower Hamlets victims. With the man arrested for the Tower Hamlets crimes already locked up, do the new killings mean he has a dangerous accomplice, or is a copy-cat serial killer on the loose? Profiler Emily Roy and true-crime writer Alexis Castells again find themselves drawn into an intriguing case, with personal links that turn their world upside down. Following the highly acclaimedBlock 46and guaranteed to disturb and enthral,Keeperis a breathless thriller from the new queen of French Noir. ___________________ A bold and intelligent read Guardian A satisfying, full-fat mysteryThe Times Assured telling of a complex storySunday Times Dark, oppressive and bloody but also thought-provoking, compelling and very movingMetro A real page-turner, I loved it Martina Cole Cleverly plotted, simply excellent Ragnar Jonasson A must-read Daily Express Gustawssons writing is so vivid, its electrifying. Utterly compelling Peter James Bold and audacious R. J. Ellory A great serial-killer thriller with a nice twist first rate James Oswald Thought-provoking, challenging, and an absolute knock-out Im still in shock LoveReading A great addition to the world of noir novels, and lives alongside the best. TripFiction. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. FIRST IN THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING DARK ICELAND SERIES OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD A murder takes place in the isolated Icelandic town of Siglufjorur, where an avalanche has cut off all communication and the unrelenting snow threatens rookie police officer Ari Thor Arason first investigation A modern Icelandic take on an Agatha Christie-style mystery, as twisty as any slalom Ian Rankin Ragnar J&?oacute;nasson writes with a chilling, poetic beauty Peter James Seductive Ragnar does claustrophobia beautifully Ann Cleeves ________________ Siglufjorur: an idyllically quiet fishing village in Northern Iceland, where no one locks their doors accessible only via a small mountain tunnel. Ari Thor Arason: a rookie policeman on his first posting, far from his girlfriend in Reykjavik with a past that hes unable to leave behind. When a young woman is found lying half-naked in the snow, bleeding and unconscious, and a highly esteemed, elderly writer falls to his death in the local theatre, Ari is dragged straight into the heart of a community where he can trust no one, and secrets and lies are a way of life. An avalanche and unremitting snowstorms close the mountain pass, and the 24-hour darkness threatens to push Ari over the edge, as curtains begin to twitch, and his investigation becomes increasingly complex, chilling and personal. Past plays tag with the present and the claustrophobic tension mounts, while Ari is thrust ever deeper into his own darkness blinded by snow, and with a killer on the loose. Taut and terrifying, Snowblind is a startling debut from an extraordinary new talent, taking Nordic Noir to soaring new heights. ________________ His first novel to be translated into English has all the skilful plotting of an old-fashioned whodunnit although it feels bitingly contemporary in setting and tone Sunday Express A chiller of a thriller Washington Post 'A classic crime story seen through a uniquely Icelandic lens. First rate and highly recommended' Lee Child Required reading New York Post Morally more equivocal than most traditional whodunnits, and it offers alluring glimpses of darker, and infinitely more threatening horizons Independent A truly chilling debut, perfect for fans of Karin Fossum and Henning Mankell Eva Dolan A stunning murder mystery by one of Icelands finest writers Yrsa Sigurardottir There is a young pretender beavering away, his eye on the crown: Ragnar Jonasson Barry Forshaw As dazzling as its title implies William Ryan An isolated community, subtle clueing, clever misdirection and more than a few surprises combine to give a modern day Golden Age whodunnit. I look forward to the next in the series Dr John Curran The best sort of gloomy storytelling Chicago Tribune The prose is stark and minimal bleakly brilliant Metro A chilling, thrilling slice of Icelandic Noir Thomas Enger This classically crafted whodunit holds up nicely, but Jonassons true gift is for describing the daunting beauty of the fierce setting, lashed by blinding snowstorms that smother the village in a thick, white darkness that is strangely comforting New York Times. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Scott King investigates allegations of demon possession in a rural Yorkshire village, where a 12-year-old boy was murdered by two young children. Book six in the spine-tingling, award-winning Six Stories series. Matts books are fantasticIan Rankin An exceptional storytellerAndrew Michael Hurley Matt Wesolowski is taking the crime novel to places its never been beforeJoseph Knox, author ofTrue Crime Story 'A stunning new episode of the powerful Six Stories series. A masterful storyteller, Matt Wesolowski is my go-to writer for literary horror'C J Cooke, author ofThe Lighthouse Witches ____________ In 1995, the picture-perfect village of Ussalthwaite was the site of one of the most heinous crimes imaginable, in a case that shocked the world. Twelve-year-old Sidney Parsons was murdered by two boys his own age. No reason was ever given for this terrible crime, and the Demonic Duo who killed him were imprisoned until their release in 2002, when they were given new identities and lifetime anonymity. Elusive online journalist Scott King investigates the lead-up and aftermath of the killing, uncovering dark stories of demonic possession, and encountering a village torn apart by this unspeakable act. And, as episodes of his Six Stories podcast begin to air, and King himself becomes a target of media scrutiny and public outrage, it becomes clear that whatever drove those two boys to kill is still there, lurking, and the campaign of horror has just begun. ____________ Matt Wesolowski is boldly carving his own uniquely dark niche in fictionBenjamin Myers Matts real skill is in finding a deeply human story and twisting it with the paranormal, touching the reader and scaring the wits out of themChris MacDonald One of the most exciting and original voices in crime fictionAlex North A wonderful writerChris Whitaker Ill be rereading these books foreverSublime Horror The master of horror, of mixing folklore with urban myth and real life. Terrifyingly goodLouise Beech A taut and gripping tale that deftly skewers the perfect balance of crime, thriller and horror. Intriguing, disturbing and impeccably crafted I was riveted from the first pageLucie McKnight Hardy, author ofDead Relatives Praise for the Six Stories series: **Longlisted for Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year** **Winner of the Capital Crime Best Independent Voice Award** A captivating, genre-defying book with hypnotic storytellingRosamund Lupton Original, inventive and dazzlingly cleverFiona Cummins Daisy Jones and the Sixgone to the dark side. I couldnt put it downHarriet Tyce Bold, clever and genuinely chilling with a terrific twistSunday Mirror Insidiously terrifying, with possibly the creepiest woods sinceThe Blair Witch ProjectC J Tudor Frighteningly wonderful one of the best books Ive read in yearsKhurrum Rahman Disturbing, compelling and atmospheric, it will terrify andenthralyou in equal measureM W Craven A dark, twisting rabbit hole of a novel. You won't be able to put it down'Francine Toon First-class plottingS Magazine A dazzling fictional mysteryForeword Reviews Readers of Kathleen BarbersAre You Sleepingand fans of Ruth Ware will enjoy this slim but compelling novelBooklist For fans ofSerial,The Conjuring, C J Tudor, Fiona Cummins, Sarah Pinborough and Catriona Ward. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. When a one-night stand leads to a long-desired pregnancy, Susan will do anything to ensure her husband wont find out including the unthinkable. But when something horrendous is unleashed around the globe, her secret isnt the only thing that is no longer safe The first half is a high-concept thriller; the second edges into science fiction as a generation of genetically optimised children respond to the social pressures they are under an astute, well-researched and convincing novel of ideasThe Times 'If you could create a "perfect" baby throughgeneticengineering, would you? A disturbing and interesting thriller, perfect for book club discussions'Nina Pottell,Prima A fantastic exploration of the ethics and allure of genetic engineering woven into a captivating, thought-provoking thriller. Provocative, pacy and scarily all-too-possiblePhilippa East An unthinkable decision A deadly mistake In an all-too-possible near future, when genetic engineering has become the norm for humans,not just crops,parentsare prepared to take incalculable risks to ensure that their babies are perfect alteringgenes that may cause illness, and more Susan has been trying for a baby for years, and when an impulsive one-night stand makes her dream come true, shell do anything tokeep her daughterand ensure her husband doesnt find out including the unthinkable. She believes her secret is safe. For now. But as governments embark on a perilous genetic arms race and children around the globe start experiencing a host of distressing symptoms even taking their own lives something truly horrendous is unleashed. Because those children have only one thing in common, and people are starting to ask questions Bestselling author ofThe Waiting Rooms,Eve Smith returns with an authentic, startlingly thought-provoking, disturbing blockbuster of a thriller that provides a chilling glimpse of a future thats just onemodificationaway _____________ An effective thriller that will keep you hooked to the very end more than that, its a nuanced, believable examination of how human genetic engineering might play out. SFX Magazine A brilliantly chilling work of speculative fiction a disturbing but all-too-possible vision of the near future, where each of us gets to play God. Superb!Guy Morpuss Sharp, intelligent, frightening and original NB Magazine An eerily prophetic near-future viewed through a compassionately anchoring lens . As tempting and tantalising a read as the vision of the future it presents SciFi Now This is what speculative fiction should be plausible, pacy, and with a story that packs real emotional punchLouise Mumford When a writers work is compared to Michael Crichtons, theres reason to sit up and pay attention a cautionary tale thats full of thrills LoveReading With jaw-dropping twists, high stakes and so much heart, this is a book that everyone will be talking about Awais Khan Fast-paced, emotional, disturbing. Lovers of cleverly plotted speculative fiction should jump on thisCatherine McCarthy Eve Smith has done it again! A brilliant readJ.M. Hewitt One of the most exciting writers around master of the high-concept thrillerChris McDonald Eve Smith has crafted a world that feels not only lived-in, but utterly plausibleRussel McLean CaptivatingProfessor Joanna Verran Eve Smith is becoming the Jodi Picoult of speculative medical thrillersThe Reading Closet Praise forThe Waiting Rooms ***** Combines the excitement of a medical thrillera laMichael Crichtonwith sensitive characterisation and social insight in a timely debut novel all the more remarkable for being conceived and written before the current pandemicGuardian STUNNING and terrifying The Waiting Roomswrenches your heart in every way possibleMiranda Dickinson Chillingly close to reality, this gripping thriller brims with authenticity a captivating, accomplished and timely debut from an author to watchAdam Hamdy Engrossing and eye-opening, with heart-stopping plot twists a stunning medical thriller set in a terrifying possible futureForeword Reviews For fans of Emily St John Mandel, Robin Cook, Tess Gerritsen and Louise Dought. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Online investigative journalist Scott King investigates the death of a pop megastar, the subject of multiple accusations of sexual abuse and murder before his untimely demise in a fire another episode of the startlingly original, award-winning Six Stories series. A captivating, genre-defying book with hypnotic storytellingRosamund Lupton A chilling, wholly original and quite brilliant story.Deityis utterly compelling, and Matt Wesolowski is a wonderful writerChris Whitaker Matt Wesolowski taking the crime novel to places its never been before. Filled with dread, in the best possible wayJoseph Knox _______________ A shamed pop star A devastating fire Six witnesses Six stories Which one is true? When pop megastar Zach Crystal dies in a fire at his remote mansion, his mysterious demise rips open the bitter divide between those who adored his music and his endless charity work, and those who viewed him as a despicable predator, who manipulated and abused young and vulnerable girls. Online journalist, Scott King, whose Six Stories podcasts have become an internet sensation, investigates the accusations of sexual abuse and murder that were levelled at Crystal before he died. But as Scott begins to ask questions and rake over old graves, some startling inconsistencies emerge: Was the fire at Crystals remote home really an accident? Are reports of a haunting really true? Why was he never officially charged? Dark, chillingly topical and deeply thought-provoking,Deityis both an explosive thriller and a startling look at how heroes can fall from grace and why we turn a blind eye to even the most heinous of crimes _______________ Praise for the Six Stories series A gripping exposure of the underbelly of celebrity and obsessive fandom with lashings of supernatural horror Daisy Jones and the Sixgone to the dark side. I couldnt put it downHarriet Tyce Matt Wesolowski is boldly carving his own uniquely dark niche in fictionBenjamin Myers Dark, twisty and incredibly clever . an author to watch!C L Taylor A dark, twisting rabbit hole of a novel. You won't be able to put it down'Francine Toon First-class plottingS Magazine A dazzling fictional mysteryForeword Reviews Readers of Kathleen BarbersAre You Sleepingand fans of Ruth Ware will enjoy this slim but compelling novelBooklist An exceptional storyteller'Andrew Michael Hurley Beautifully written, smart, compassionate and scary as hell. Matt Wesolowski is one of the most exciting and original voices in crime fictionAlex North Insidiously terrifying, with possibly the creepiest woods sinceThe Blair Witch Project a genuine chiller with a whammy of an endingC J Tudor Frighteningly wonderful one of the best books Ive read in yearsKhurrum Rahman Disturbing, compelling and atmospheric, it will terrify andenthralyou in equal measureM W Craven Bold, clever and genuinely chilling with a terrificSunday Mirror A genuine genre-bending debutDaily Mail 'Impeccably crafted and gripping from start to finish Big Issue The very epitome of a must-readHeat Wonderfully horrifying the suspense cracklesJames Oswald Original, inventive and dazzlingly cleverFiona Cummins Haunting, horrifying, and heartrending. Fans of Arthur Machen will want to check this one outPublishers Weekly. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.