Meet Miss Jane Treen – the coffee-drinking cat lover dressed head to toe in tweed, who just happens to be a secret super sleuth!London, 1941: Miss Jane Treen is at her desk, strong black coffee in hand and fluffy ginger cat by her side, when her top-secret government work is interrupted by an urgent call to Devon. A woman has been found dead in a lake in a place where she shouldn’t have been. Jane needs to gather the clues and find the killer before someone else from the agency gets hurt…Shy and handsome code-breaker Arthur Cilento is bewildered by the arrival of the efficient Miss Treen and her cat Marmaduke. She bursts into his life unexpectedly, forcing him out of his comfort zone. The reluctant colleagues huddle near the warmth of a crackling fire in Arthur's country home, working to piece together the murderous puzzle at hand.In the sleepy Devon village, someone is hiding something: but is it the busybody vicar and his sister, the dutiful housekeeper and her secretive son, the stern librarian, or someone else altogether? And who were the people with the woman in the lake on the day she died?No sooner have Arthur and Jane have drawn up a list of suspects, than a parcel reveals a clue that sends them in hot pursuit of a coded diary stashed in a village church. But as the heavy wooden door slams behind them and a key turns in the lock, one thing is sure: they need to unravel the truth and crack this code before the killer decides their number is up…But if they can catch the culprit in time, might this unusual pair become the finest crime-solving partnership since Holmes and Watson hung up their hats…?If you love twisty crime novels, top-secret intrigue and the very best of Golden Age mysteries, then you will adore Helena Dixon’s totally gripping cozy novel, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, T E Kinsey and Verity Bright!What readers are saying about The Secret Detective Agency:‘I ATE this up. what more could I ask for???… Loved it.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Hooked from start to finish… This book is an absolute delight!’ reading_barefoot_on_the_beach‘DANCE WITH BOOK GLEE AND READ HAPPILY!!… I love the characters! One moment I thought I knew who it was! The next minute a dead body shows up! I devoured it!… Must Read!… Bravo!!! 🍭’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Absolutely hooked from the start. Full of action but cosy!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘The reveal. WHOOSH! THAT was unexpected. I was so sure of who it was...I was V E R Y wrong :-) . A really great read!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I just loved this book! I read this book within a couple of hours in one sitting as I couldn’t put it down.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I was hooked from the very beginning. I LOVED the cat. I need more Marmaduke!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Oh my goodness what a journey. So ridiculously good.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Terrific! Wonderfully paced and beautifully written, kept me enthralled for the entire book.’ Novel Kicks,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Reels you in, I didn't want to put it down… Kept me guessing and on the edge of my seat!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Keeps you racing and guessing through every moment! Absolutely loved it!’ writergirl5786‘I devoured The Secret Detective Agency in a single sitting—it was that good! The twists really kept me guessing!’ NetGalley reviewer‘Oooh! A Second World War spy thriller-cum-murder mystery! Who could resist?’ Reading, Writing, Wandering,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A joy to read! I was glued to the pages!’Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read more

A pretty seaside town, a body on the beach, and a boatload of clues. Can super-sleuth Miss Jane Treen solve the mystery?England, 1941: When Jane Treen is summoned to her boss’s office at the end of a long day, she smooths down her tweed skirt and makes them both another strong pot of coffee. Brigadier Remmington-Blythe slides a folded copy of the evening newspaper towards her, with one small article circled in red ink. A body has been found on an English beach in the little seaside town where she grew up, and he wants her to investigate. Jane is used to managing secret agents and spies, but she is now part of The Secret Detective Agency, England’s answer to solving the most mysterious murders. Making her way to the coast and brimming with curiosity, she’s heartened that shy and handsome codebreaking genius Arthur Cilento will be joining her to help her wade through the fishy goings-on. Although Jane doubts he will appreciate her bringing her beloved one-eyed cat, Marmaduke…Together, Jane and Arthur drop anchor in her crumbling childhood home overlooking the sandy beach where the body was found. Surrounded by potential suspects, their eyes are on a devious doctor, an eccentric artist and a secret sweetheart. But as Jane and Arthur are searching for the truth, those giving evidence start to clam up. One thing seems sure: they need to reel in the killer before they’re out of their depth…Can The Secret Detective Agency triumph again, or will they meet their watery end at high tide?If you love twisty crime novels, top-secret intrigue and the very best of Golden Age mysteries, then you will adore Helena Dixon’s totally gripping cozy novel, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and Verity Bright! What readers are saying about The Seaside Murders:‘Kept me awake most of the night as I just had to finish it… grabbed my attention from the first page… with each new revelation, I just kept wanting to turn the pages… I highly recommend this book!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘Amazing 😍… I loved every. single. moment… And we need to talk about that ending… I was shocked?! I had a few suspects but oh, how wrong I was!! 😅’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘Had me flipping pages like crazy!… I loved the twisty plot!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️What readers are saying about Helena Dixon:‘I LOVED this book!… Just perfection. If I had to sum this book up in three words it would be WOW WOW WOW.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘Fantastic… I absolutely loved… Unputdownable… Absolutely addictive… Kept me turning the pages late at night!!… I LOVED it.’ Bookworm86, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘I could not put this down!! I read this in one sitting. I need more than 5 stars for this book! I absolutely loved it!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘Perfection!... I will be reading Helena’s books for life!... I always go to them when I’m having a good or bad day or in between days lol. Bravo!!!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘I cannot put it down… I tore through this book!’ Goodreads reviewer‘Excellent… I read it in one sitting.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘Gripping… I wasn’t able to stop reading… Excellent.’ Scrapping and Playing, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read more

Step into the world of classic crime fiction and join the relentless Inspector Borges as he solves five captivating murder cases in over 1000 pages of entertainment.Talented, observant, and always methodical, Inspector Borges is the very definition of a detective who trusts only in logic, no matter how twisted the case. Haunted by personal demons and the weight of his past, he’s a man who has sacrificed a lot for the badge, so he prefers to stay distant from others, focusing only on his work.But the cases Borges faces are far from ordinary, and the line between good and evil isn't always as clear as he'd like it to be.London, 1960s — a city pulsing with post-war transformation, and a place where wealth and power collide with treachery and death. As the city grapples with the remnants of war, the rise of new cultural movements and the evolving social landscape, Inspector Borges works to unravel crimes hidden in plain sight. From a prominent actor's sudden death in a grand theatre to a mysterious death in a coastal town, each case pushes Borges to the brink of his intellect and stamina.Can you help solve these five intricate mysteries alongside Borges? These exciting mysteries are perfect for fans of Freeman Wills Crofts, John Dickson Carr, Henry Wade and Ruth Rendell.Dive into this high-value box set and experience five thrilling crime novels that will keep you on the edge of your seat.PRAISE FOR JOHN BONETT:‘Top recommendation for lovers of that clever, urbane detection.’ Birmingham Mail‘Amusing puzzles that entertain and beguile.’ Books and Bookman‘Neatly devised plot . . . Borges is a good creation in the tradition of the best fictional detectives.’ Nottingham Guardian Journal‘…claims attention as a crime novel depending on painstaking police work and careful deduction.’ Aberdeen Press and Journal‘A real masterpiece of detective fiction. Form takes shape under the cloudless skies of the Costa Brava.’ British Books Read more

Introducing Italy’s Commissario Ricciardi. “De Giovanni’s distinct brand of noir . . . will appeal to Agatha Christie and Manuel Vázquez Montalbán fans” (Publishers Weekly).Commissario Ricciardi has visions. He sees the final seconds in the lives of victims of violent deaths. It is both a gift and a curse. It has helped him become one of the most successful homicide detectives on the Naples police front. But the horror of his visions has hollowed him out emotionally. He drinks too much and sleeps too little. Other than his loyal partner, Brigadier Maione, he has no friends.Naples, March 1931. A bitter wind stalks the city streets, and murder lies at its cold heart. When the world’s greatest tenor, Maestro Arnaldo Vezzi, is found brutally murdered in his dressing room at Naples’ San Carlo Theatre, the enigmatic and aloof Commissario Ricciardi is called in to investigate.Arrogant and bad-tempered, Vezzi was adored by millions and hated by hundreds, but with the livelihoods of everyone at the San Carlo opera at stake, who there would have committed such an act? Ricciardi is determined to find out.Fans of Donna Leon and Manuel Vázquez Montalbán will thrill to this fresh voice in crime fiction. I Will Have Vengeance is the first book in a quartet of masterful crime novels set in fascist Italy.“A welcome addition to the pantheon of Italian crime fiction . . . Ricciardi is a suitably principled, charismatic yet enigmatic detective.” —Euro Crime “The combination of an unusual detective, historical setting and Italian opera was impossible to resist.” —Crimetime.co.uk Read more

Chosen by Bookbub readers as one of the Top 100 Crime Novels of All Time.A preacher is found brutally murdered in a Tennessee motel room.A beautiful, mysterious young girl is accused.In this bestselling debut, criminal defense lawyer Joe Dillard has become jaded over the years as he's tried to balance his career against his conscience. Savvy but cynical, Dillard wants to quit doing criminal defense, but he can't resist the chance to represent someone who might actually be innocent. His drug-addicted sister has just been released from prison and his mother is succumbing to Alzheimer's, but Dillard's commitment to the case never wavers despite the personal troubles and professional demands that threaten to destroy him."Pratt's richly developed characters are vivid and believable, especially the strong Southern women who fight their male-dominated culture from behind a facade of vulnerability in this brilliantly executed debut." -- Publisher's WeeklySmart and sophisticated, with a plot twist that will leave you shaking your head in wonder, An Innocent Client -- the first in the acclaimed Joe Dillard series -- will also leave you begging for more."It's Scott Turow and Grisham... The opening chapter is maybe the most compelling I've read in a decade." - Ken Bruen, bestselling author of The Guards"Pratt knows what he's doing and it shows." - Alafair Burke, acclaimed author of The Wife Read more

The first time somebody tried to kill him was an accident.The second time was deliberate.Now Paul Mulchrone finds himself on the run with nobody to turn to except a nurse who has read one-too-many crime novels and a renegade copper with a penchant for violence. Together they must solve one of the most notorious crimes in Irish history . . .. . . or else they’ll be history.A Man With One of Those Faces is the first book in Caimh McDonnell's Dublin Trilogy, which melds fast-paced action with a distinctly Irish acerbic wit.Praise for The Dublin Trilogy:"One of the funniest crime books you could read." The Express"A brilliant comedic thriller." The Irish Post"Poignant, suspenseful and gut-bustingly funny.” Wall Street Journal“A modern great of crime comedy”Ian Moore, Sunday Times-bestselling author“A real page turner” Shots Crime & Thriller Ezine"It's just crying out to be made into a movie. The writing is whip-smart and funny." Books Ireland Magazine"I was hooked by the end of the first page. Clever writing. Funny plot. Good characters." The Sun-Gazette Read more

Colin Cotterill is a prominent expat writer in Thailand, renowned for his Dr. Siri series of crime novels, which have gained significant popularity. He has also created the Jimm Juree series, featuring a Thai female amateur detective, and has authored several stand-alone novels primarily set in Southeast Asia.In addition to his writing, Colin is passionate about illustrating and caring for stray dogs in Thailand. He actively organizes healthcare for these animals in his hometown on the west coast of the Gulf of Thailand. His book, Dog Diary, beautifully combines his love for storytelling and his commitment to animal welfare, showcasing some of the dogs that have become part of his family. Read more

‘The adventures of Caimh McDonnell’s detective Bunny McGarry are tightly plotted, hilarious, and offer the vicarious pleasure of seeing the deserving walloped with a hurley.’The Spectator, Books of the YearThe Dublin Trilogy Deluxe Part 1contains the first two novels of the seven-book (and counting) Dublin Trilogy, as well as the novella Bloody Christmas and the short story Dog Day Afternoon. The series has been a critically acclaimed worldwide Amazon bestseller and it is optioned for TV.The three-part box set features the books with the ancillary novellas and short stories presented in the order the author Caimh McDonnell thinks they should be read in, with new introductions written especially for this edition. Please note – this is the first part!The Dublin Trilogy Deluxe Part 1 contains:A Man With One of Those Faces (The Dublin Trilogy Book 1): The first time somebody tried to kill him was an accident; the second time was deliberate. Now, Paul Mulchrone finds himself on the run with nobody to turn to except a nurse who has read one-too-many crime novels and a renegade copper with a penchant for violence. Together they must solve one of the most notorious crimes in Irish history before they’re history.Bloody Christmas (Novella): It’s Christmas Eve and DS Bunny McGarry is in the mood to celebrate – he’s back on duty after proving that throwing a senior officer off a building was an appropriate action during an investigation. His festivities are interrupted when someone attempts to assassinate him while he’s taking a leak. Bunny soon finds himself in a race against time to trace a kidnapped child before the people who ordered the hit realise that he is less dead than they had hoped.Dog Day Afternoon (Short Story): Bunny McGarry always pays his debts, and if that means saving a certain dog from a date with the grim reaper, then so be it. Getting a canine off death row is not as simple as you’d think though, particularly when the pooch in question is a couple of biscuits short of a full dog’s dinner.The Day That Never Comes (The Dublin Trilogy Book 2): Paul Mulchrone’s newly established detective agency is about to be DOA. One of his partners won’t talk to him for very good reasons and the other has seemingly disappeared off the face of the earth for no reason at all. Can he hold it together long enough to figure out what Bunny McGarry’s colourful past has to do with his present absence?Please note: All the novels and short stories have been previously available to readers separately.“A brilliant comedic thriller” The Irish Post“One of the funniest crime books you'll ever read” The Express“Poignant, suspenseful and gut-bustingly funny.” Wall Street Journal“It's just crying out to be made into a movie. The writing is whip-smart and funny.” Books Ireland Magazine“A real page turner” Shots Crime & Thriller Ezine“A name to watch in the world of crime writing”Crime Fiction Lover“Hilarious, surprising and suspenseful. McDonnell has a knack for making larger-than-life characters feel real and recognisable.” Evan Katz, Exec-Producer and writer 24“A modern great of crime comedy” – Ian Moore, Sunday Times-bestselling cozy crime author Read more

The #1 New York Times–bestselling author tells the origin story of LA defense attorney Mickey Haller.   In this concise, absorbing account, Michael Connelly reveals the work—and the strokes of luck—that contributed to his creation of the character Mickey Haller, the subject of multiple bestselling novels as well as the hit Netflix series. He reveals the lawyers, both fictional and real-life, who played a role in shaping the sharp-witted attorney who does his best work in the back seat—and the librarian who planted the seeds of his future literary career in the steamy, sticky Florida of his childhood. This is not only a portrait of Mickey Haller, but a fascinating look at the award-winning crime novelist who created him, along with Harry Bosch and other unforgettable characters.   “Haller is the kind of slick, cynical showman who can’t resist making high drama out of every legal procedure. . . . There’s always something deadly serious behind Connelly’s entertaining courtroom high jinks.” ―Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times   “If at first encounter Connelly seems primarily an exceptionally accomplished writer of crime novels, at closer examination he is also a mordant and knowing chronicler of the world in which crime takes place, i.e., our world.” —Jonathan Yardley, The Washington Post Read more

‘Why is communicating a weird but wonderful mix of dancing and fighting?’Susie and Tai meet on a bus headed for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing at the heart of the Central Plateau on New Zealand’s north island. Tai loves to talk but Susie loves The Lord of the Rings more. When they meet again under the eye of Mount Ngauruhoe, Tai gives communicating with Susie a second try. A Drop In The Mountain is a short story from the author of The Spirit Series (The Spirit of Imagination, The Spirit of Pessimism, The Spirit of Optimism & The Spirit of Affection); the horror novel The Norfolk Solution; and the crime novels Mule, Misadventurous, Hacks, Double Feature & Skinflick. Read more

Who populates the pages of crime and mystery writing? Who are the characters we willingly follow into the mystery genre's uneasy imaginative territory? And who created those characters in the first place? What life experience and expertise informs their work? What are the sources of their themes, regional accents, and even the axes that some grind? Why do some wish to give us a good laugh, while others seem hell-bent on making us shudder? Whodunit? answers these questions and more. Here mystery expert Rosemary Herbert brings together enlightening and entertaining information on hundreds of classic and contemporary characters and authors. Some--such as P.D. James, Ian Rankin, Sherlock Holmes, and Kinsey Millhone--appear in individual entries. Still more keep company in articles about characters we admire, such as the Clerical Sleuth, and in pieces about those we love to hate, including the Femme Fatale and Con Artist. There is even an article on a figure that haunts so many great works of mystery--The Corpse.Drawing on the Edgar Award-nominated volume The Oxford Companion to Crime & Mystery Writing, Herbert adds 101 new entries on the hottest new names in works ranging from puzzling whodunits to chilling crime novels. Read more