OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDEA sweeping coming-of-age tale, an epic love story and a searing thriller, all unfolding on a vast canvas.There is a moment when childhood ends.For Joseph 'Patch' Macauley and Saint Brown, it comes late one summer as Patch is abducted from their hometown. Devastated, Saint devotes her days to finding her best friend.Held in total darkness, Patch is hopeless and alone - until he feels a hand in his. Though he never sees the girl, they fall in love. When he escapes, he's left with only her voice and name - and promises to spend the rest of his life searching for her.As Saint's heart breaks for the boy she lost - and the man he becomes - she will shadow his journey, to uncover the truth behind who took him.Over a lifetime driven by obsession, Patch and Saint must sacrifice everything for redemption, justice, and, ultimately, love - even if that means losing each other forever ...****** PRAISE FOR ALL THE COLOURS OF THE DARK: 'Impeccably crafted, deeply emotional, entirely shattering. I was captivated from page one.' BONNIE GARMUS, author of LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY 'Chris Whitaker's latest novel is a book to lose yourself in... this sprawling crime novel transcends its genre to become something epic in scope, haunting and ultimately deeply moving. A huge achievement.' ALEX MICHAELIDES, author of THE SILENT PATIENT 'ALL THE COLOURS OF THE DARK is epic in every sense of the word: time, scope, skill, and love. It's a crime novel with a huge beating heart and some of the best characters I've ever passed my time with.' ABIGAIL DEAN, author of GIRL A 'Taut, beguiling , and suspenseful, ALL THE COLOURS OF THE DARK reveals the depth of a town's loss when a young boy goes missing' NITA PROSE, author of THE MAID 'Engrossing, heart-breaking and uplifting in equal measure - I've never read anything quite like it. This book will stay with you for a very long time.' LUCY FOLEY, author of THE PARIS APARTMENT 'This book hits like a sledgehammer. Equal parts harrowing and triumphant, Chris Whitaker's novel is a haunting story of America, alternating between its twin strands of violence and love. I couldn't put it down, and will always remember that 13 year old pirate, Patch, and that brilliant little beekeeper, Saint. An absolutely must-read novel.' GILLIAN FLYNN, author of GONE GIRL Read more

A WORLD ON THE BRINK OF WAR. AN AFFAIR ON THE EDGE OF SCANDAL.FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR‘A riveting tale of politics, war and erotic obsession’ Sunday Times‘His most enthralling yet . . . a slam dunk of a plot . . . extraordinary’ Nicholas Coleridge, Independent‘Gripping . . . Harris also has the John le Carré gift for showing how meetings can become a form of blood sport’ Jake Kerridge, Telegraph'Splendid' Max Hastings, Sunday TimesSummer 1914. A world on the brink of catastrophe.In London, 26-year-old Venetia Stanley – aristocratic, clever, bored, reckless – is having a love affair with the Prime Minister, H. H. Asquith, a man more than twice her age. He writes to her obsessively, sharing the most sensitive matters of state.As Asquith reluctantly leads the country into war with Germany, a young intelligence officer is assigned to investigate a leak of top secret documents – and suddenly what was a sexual intrigue becomes a matter of national security that will alter the course of political history.Seamlessly weaving fact and fiction in a way that no writer does better, Precipice is the thrilling new novel from Robert Harris.'The king of the page-turning thriller' i Paper'Harris's cleverness, judgment and eye for detail are second to none' Sunday Times'Harris writes with a skill and ingenuity that few other novelists can match' Financial Times'Harris is a master of historical fiction, a compelling author who brings to life the recent and ancient past' TLSRobert Harris, Sunday Times bestseller, May 2024 Read more

The instant New York Times bestseller from the author of Sometimes I Lie‘Not just fiendish but positively Feeneyish – dark, ingenious and very clever’ Cara Hunter, author of Close to HomeTen years of marriage.Ten years of secrets.An anniversary they’ll never forget.Adam and Amelia are spending the weekend in the Scottish Highlands. The remote location is perfect for what they have planned.But when their romantic trip takes a dark turn, they both start to wonder – can they trust the one they’re with?Because every couple tells little white lies. Only for Adam and Amelia, the truth is far more dangerous.‘A cleverly crafted novel with a grand twist’ Stella magazine‘I loved it!’ Sarah Pinborough, author of Behind Her Eyes‘Creepy, gripping and oh-so readable, we loved this! Fabulous magazine‘Chilling and clever, with a twist so sharp you’ll get whiplash’ Chris Whitaker, author of We Begin at the End‘A riveting thriller that explodes with a jaw-dropping climax’ Woman’s Weekly‘A clever, cunning read and one where you expect a twist, but when it comes, it’s so perfect and wonderful that you want to tell everyone’ Belfast Telegraph‘A staggering novel filled with tension, suspense, and an ending that will leave you flabbergasted’ Samantha Downing, author of My Lovely Wife'The reader never quite know who's telling the truth about who they really are' CosmopolitanWhat readers are saying about ROCK PAPER SCISSORS‘I was HOOKED! Brilliantly written . . . A gripping twisty page turner’‘Multi-faceted characters hiding lots of secrets, brilliant plot and clever twists kept me at the edge of my seat to the very end!’‘I flew through the pages as it was impossible to put down! Brilliant!’‘Alice Feeney wins for the greatest plot twists!’‘This was an addictive read. I. Could. Not. Put. It. Down. The twist was spectacular’ Read more

AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERThe twisted, unforgettable horror novel from Grady Hendrix, author of How to Sell a Haunted House and The Final Girl Support Group.‘A chillingly addictive Southern Gothic tale’COSMOPOLITAN‘I did an evil thing to be put in here, and I’m going to have to do an evil thing to get out.’They call them wayward girls. Loose girls. Girls who grew up too fast. And they’re sent to the Wellwood House in St. Augustine, Florida, where unwed mothers are hidden by their families to have their babies in secret, give them up for adoption, and most important of all, to forget any of it ever happened.Fifteen-year-old Fern arrives at the home in the sweltering summer of 1970, pregnant, terrified and alone. There, she meets a dozen other girls in the same predicament. Rose, a hippie who insists she’s going to keep her baby and escape to a commune. Zinnia, a budding musician who plans to marry her baby’s father. And Holly, barely fourteen, mute and pregnant by no-one-knows-who.Every moment of their waking day is strictly controlled by adults who claim they know what’s best for them. Then Fern meets a librarian who gives her an occult book about witchcraft, and power is in the hands of the girls for the first time in their lives. But power can destroy as easily as it creates, and it’s never given freely. There’s always a price to be paid . . . and it’s usually paid in blood.Readers love Witchcraft for Wayward Girls . . .‘I was drawn in from the very first page’‘Gave me chills’‘Tackles female rage brilliantly’'Now know why this author is so hyped!'‘Disturbing but brilliant’Witchcraft for Wayward Girls was a No. 5 Sunday Times bestseller the w/e 18th January. Read more

With all hope of an appeal fading away, the fate of a condemned murderess takes a shocking turn in a breathtaking short story by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Housemaid.Talia Kemper is on death row for murdering her husband. She had an alibi and no known motive, yet Talia’s unwavering protestations of innocence have always been ignored. Then one day in the visiting area, she sees a recognizable stranger she’s certain is her husband. It turns out the man she’s been convicted of killing may not be dead after all. But as the days tick away toward Talia’s execution, what will it take for her to be believed?Freida McFadden’s Death Row is part of Alibis, a collection of stories about lies, truth, and deception. It’s just a matter of what you can get away with. They can be read or listened to in one sitting. Read more

'Master of the jaw-dropping twist' S MAGAZINE'An edge-of-your-seat thriller that'll keep you guessing right until the end, get this to the top of your reading pile' HEAT** The new heart-stopping emotional thriller from the Queen of the Big Reveal **Robyn 'Avril' Managa was twelve when she witnessed her controlling and abusive father murder her mother. Put into care while her well-connected father was given a new identity in Witness Protection, Robyn has lived with the trauma of that day ever since. Now in her twenties, Robyn has decided she wants a family reunion - so is killing people connected to her father's case, leaving on their bodies the note: GIVE HIM TO ME.Dr Kez Lanyon is called onto the case. But can Kez get into Robyn's mind before she kills again? Or is she about to become Avril's latest victim?Profiler and therapist Kez Lanyon returns in a gripping new stand-alone novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Dorothy Koomson. Readers love Dorothy Koomson: 'Raw, emotive and chilling' 'Full of shocks and surprises . . . another hard hitting, psychologically thrilling page turner' 'Jaw-dropping, totally unexpected''Terrifyingly authentic, twisty and compelling' 'A must read!' Read more

A local myth. A deadly threat. Vera Stanhope, star of ITV's Vera, returns for her most shocking case so far . . .'A series of expertly plotted and mesmerizing crime novels' – Mick Herron, bestselling author of Slow HorsesI can't see anything. It's as if this house is on its own in the world, as if I'm on my own in the world and nobody would care if I died . . .When a body is found on the common outside Rosebank, an isolated care home for troubled teens, DI Vera Stanhope is called out to investigate. The victim is Josh, a staff member, who never showed up to work, and her only clue is the disappearance of fourteen-year-old resident Chloe. Vera can’t bring herself to believe that a teenager is responsible for the murder, but even she can’t dismiss the possibility.Then, in the isolated wilds of the Northumbrian countryside, near the Three Dark Wives standing stones which have triggered legends across the centuries, a second body is found. As folklore and fact begin to collide, Vera knows she has to find Chloe to get to the truth.But it seems that there are dark secrets in their community - secrets that may be far more dangerous than she could ever have believed . . .The Dark Wives is the next thrilling mystery in the Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling series from Ann Cleeves.****'Like Rendell and James before her, like McDermid and Rankin today, Ann Cleeves is one of our secret chroniclers, charting – under cover of a series of expertly plotted and mesmerising crime novels – how we live now' - Mick Herron, author of Slow Horses'Ann Cleeves has a special place in her heart for Stanhope, and the shortcomings of the care system engage the sympathies of the author in this heart-wrenching story' - The Sunday Times'A thoroughly engrossing thriller' - The Mail on Sunday'One of Britain's best crime writers' - Daily Express'A story that keeps you guessing until the end where all the clues are pulled together masterfully' - Reader review'As stunning on the page as on TV' - Reader review'The storyline, the characters and the atmosphere of North East England all fit together beautifully' - Reader review Read more

WE ARE ALL GUILTY HERE is the new addictive Karin Slaughter thriller for 2025, pre-order now!One toxic family. Eight suspicious guests. Everyone is guilty. But who is a killer?Welcome to the luxury McAlpine Lodge…Nestled in the misty mountains, it’s the perfect getaway. Until a woman’s body is found.Everyone is a suspect.The cruel father.The toxic mother.The bitter family.The silent staff.The suspicious guests.Each of them is guilty of something. But only one is a killer. You’ll never guess who…The incredible new thriller – an instant Sunday Times bestseller!‘Everything a thriller should be: dark, multilayered, suspenseful’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Kept me guessing to the end’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘So twisted my head was spinning’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘One of those books you really don't want to put down!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘The final reveal delivers an absolute jaw drop moment that punched me straight in the chest’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Definitely keeps you on your toes’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Jaw dropping thriller you don't want to end’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘The plot twisted & turned and reached a very unexpected conclusion’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I loved every minute of this’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I stayed up half the night to finish this one’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘The entire book is just sheer perfection!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐This is Why We Lied was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 17/6/24Karin Slaughter's book 'This is Why We Lied' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2025-04-07. Read more

It’s their toughest case yet. And their best detective is missing.Holmes, Margaret and Poe’s Brooklyn-based detective agency solves the crimes no one else can. Or they did – until Holmes decided to leave the business.There is no time to waste as the team are called to a fresh NYPD crime scene – and tasked with looking into the disappearance of six children.Time is ticking as they work to unravel the mystery.But they need Holmes.If they're going to solve the crime of the century, first they must save their friend._____________________________Praise for Holmes, Margaret and Poe . . .'A classic, witty and wonderful mystery from the king of crime. Fast-paced and fun, clever and exciting. I loved it' CHRIS WHITAKER'I loved every criminally delicious moment of Holmes, Margaret and Poe. What a wild ride! Hooked from the first page - and not just by the edge of my seat crime stories but also the depth and complexity of the characters. Rock on Book 2! DREDA SAY MITCHELL____________________________________‘Nobody does it better' JEFFERY DEAVER'The master storyteller of our times' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades' LEE CHILD'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind' MICHAEL CONNELLY'James Patterson is The Boss' IAN RANKIN'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL____________________________________Readers love Holmes, Margaret and Poe...***** 'I devoured this in less than 24 hours and did not want it to end.'***** 'I loved this book!'***** 'This has quickly become my favourite James Patterson novel to date.'***** 'A great start to what I'm hoping will turn into a fantastic new series.'***** 'Read in a day.'Holmes, Margaret and Poe, Sunday Times bestseller, January 2024 Read more

The No.1 Sunday Times bestseller!WE ARE ALL GUILTY HERE is the new addictive Karin Slaughter thriller for 2025, pre-order now!Sara doesn’t think about that night.About the attack.About the way it tore her world apart.About the man who did it, now safely behind bars.She thought that night was over. Until a new victim appears…And now a young woman’s life depends on Sara uncovering exactly what happened after that night…Love crime? Love Slaughter.Readers are obsessed with After That Night!‘Perfect storytelling’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Heart racing, heart breaking, heart warming’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘An unputdownable book from a terrific author’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Had me completely enthralled’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘The characters shine through’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A storming tour-de-force of twists, turns and surprises’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I did not want to finish it’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘The ending was surprising and explosive’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Wow wow wow !!!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Lots of twists which kept you guessing right until the end’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I devoured it in a day’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Couldn’t put the book down’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Fantastic from the first page’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Compulsive reading’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐After That Night was a No.1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 26/6/22Karin Slaughter's book 'This is Why We Lied' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2025-04-07. Read more

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Snap, and two-time winner of the CWA Crime Novel of the Year...Loved by readers... discover this gripping, entertaining crime caper about a hungry young girl, an impossible discovery, and a crime that remained unsolved for one hundred years.Until now.*****‘A unique crime novel that is both moving and funny . . . highly recommend’ 5-STAR reader review‘A perfect crime caper' Woman & Home'[The] most ingenious of crime writers . . . A funny, moving and beautifully written tale' The Guardian*****It was the most daring crime of the century . . .1926. On the towering cliffs of Yorkshire, men are lowered on ropes to steal the eggs of the sea birds who nest there. The most beautiful are sold for large sums. But when small and hungry Celie Sheppard finds an 'impossible' red egg, it will forever alter the course of her life - and the lives of others.One hundred years later in a remote cottage in Wales, Patrick Fort discovers his friend, Nick, and his mother tied up and robbed. The only thing missing: a carved case containing an incredible scarlet egg. Doggedly attempting to retrieve it, Patrick and Nick discover the cruel world of egg trafficking, and soon find themselves on the trail of a priceless collection of eggs lost to history. Until now.A taut, wonderfully imagined novel brimming with skulduggery at every turn, The Impossible Thing is a blazing testament to Belinda Bauer’s status as one of our greatest living crime writers.Praise for The Impossible Thing‘Enthralling, hilarious, mysterious… I thoroughly enjoyed this book’ 5-STAR reader review‘The gift of The Impossible Thing is the pure joy of reading’ VAL MCDERMID, bestselling author of the Karen Pirie crime series'Comic, thrilling and ultimately moving' The Scottish Mail on Sunday'Extraordinary. There's a deceptive simplicity to The Impossible Thing that packs a real punch' ANN CLEEVES, bestselling author of the Vera Stanhope detective series'Solid gold. . . This could be her best ever' LEE CHILD, bestselling author of the Jack Reacher series‘A captivating novel from one of the UK’s most talented storytellers. I loved every page of this unique mystery.’ CLARE MACKINTOSH, bestselling author of I Let You Go‘One of the most enjoyable novels I've read in ages’ PAULA HAWKINS, bestselling author of The Girl on the Train Read more

‘Vivid, extremely tense, unnervingly unputdownable. This is a superb, powerful read.’ Independent‘Undoubtedly Hawkins’ best novel yet’ Observer*****For twelve hours each day, the Scottish island of Eris is cut off from the mainland. No way in. No way out.The island’s only house was once home to Vanessa, whose notoriously unfaithful husband disappeared twenty years ago. Now this remote and beautiful place is home to Grace . . . a solitary creature of the tides, guarding the island’s past.But far away in London, a stranger has just made a startling discovery - a human bone where no human bone should be. And in that moment Grace’s precious isolation is threatened.How will she respond? Can she be trusted? Or is it Grace who should be afraid?Suddenly this is a very dangerous time to be alone . . . 'A darkly atmospheric, engaging mystery - her best book since The Girl On The Train.' Good Housekeeping (Book of the Year)*****Readers are OBSESSED with The Blue Hour!'This blew me away. I want to read it again IMMEDIATELY. It’s creepy, unsettling and tense. ' 5-STAR Reader Review'I soaked up every bit of this book, savoured every word. I didn't want it to end but when it did, it did so in chilling style. Brilliant!' 5-STAR Reader Review'Once again, Hawkins has produced an irresistible, gripping story that I was completely immersed in from page one.' 5-STAR Reader Review------------More praise for The Blue Hour:‘Really, really, REALLY good. Highly recommended!’ MARIAN KEYES'A fine, insidious thriller.' The Mail on Sunday'Gorgeous and chilling.' SHARI LAPENA'Extremely hard to put down.' MICK HERRON‘Paula's very best book. . . and a bloody good read.’ LIZ NUGENTThe Girl on the Train, global No.1 bestseller, The Bookseller Feb 2024Paula Hawkins, Sunday Times bestseller, October 2024 Read more

WHAT IF THE ONLY WITNESS TO A MURDER IS MORE TWISTED THAN THE KILLER?'The very definition of a page-turner!' IAN RANKIN'The British John Grisham' RICHARD OSMAN'Enthralling' SUNDAY TIMES, THRILLER OF THE MONTH'Steve Cavanagh's twists hit you between the eyes. You never see them coming' ANTHONY HOROWITZ'This guy is the real deal. Trust me' LEE CHILD'Impossible to put down' DAILY MAILRuby Johnson is a nanny and maid to wealthy families in Manhattan's West 74th Street.She knows their routines. Their secrets.One night, on her way home, Ruby witnesses a neighbour's murder.She knows the victim. She knows the killer.She makes an anonymous call to the police and names the murderer.But Ruby didn't tell the truth...Eddie Flynn, conman turned trial lawyer, must defend an innocent man accused of this terrible crime.As Ruby's deadly game begins, one thing is certain.It won't be the last murder this witness is involved in...'Steve Cavanagh writes the best hooks in the business' MICK HERRON'A legal thriller at its very best. Cavanagh weaves mischief and mayhem with every intricate twist of this fantastic plot' THE SUN'A fantastic thriller writer' MARK BILLINGHAM'A masterclass in thriller writing. Absolutely superb' M. W. CRAVEN'Steve Cavanagh's ability to keep a thriller plot singing along is second to none. The best legal thriller series since Michael Connelly's Mickey Haller novels' VASEEM KHANThe award-winning, Sunday Times Top Five bestseller returns with a brand new thriller featuring the unforgettable Eddie Flynn.* Kill For Me Kill For You was number five in Sunday Times hardback fiction chart on 6th August 2023.Praise for Steve Cavanagh:'Unputdownable' ALEX MICHAELIDES'An absolute page turner' SHARI LAPENA'Will keep you guessing until the very end' IAN RANKIN'The ultimate treat for crime fiction fans' JANICE HALLETT'Books this ingenious don't come along very often' MICHAEL CONNELLY'An absolute humdinger of a thriller - fiendishly clever and totally compelling' TM LOGAN'Gripping' THE SUN'If you read the first eight pages you'll be hooked' THE TIMES'The real magic is in Steve Cavanagh's hypnotic storytelling power' SUNDAY EXPRESS'Cavanagh is a genius... page-turning stuff' EVENING STANDARD'A masterclass in misdirection' THE GUARDIAN Read more

Can one house hold a lifetime of secrets?Corfu, 1930The moment Thirza Caruthers sets foot on Corfu, memories flood back: the scent of jasmine, the green shutters of her family’s home — and her brother Billy’s tragic disappearance years before.Returning to the Greek house, high above clear blue waters, Thirza tries to escape by immersing herself in painting — and a passionate affair.But as webs of love, envy, and betrayal tighten around the family, buried secrets surface.Is it finally time to uncover the truth about Billy’s vanishing?––––––––––––––––––––'The Greek House is absolutely sumptuous. Dinah Jefferies at her best. I devoured every page of this stunning novel with enormous pleasure' Santa Montefiore‘I was totally absorbed by this page-turning tale of love, loss and heartbreak in a troubled period of Corfu’s history. The island is beautifully evoked, the characters gloriously alive and passionate' Rachel Hore'A powerful story … the women are strong and complex … this is Dinah Jefferies' best yet' Gill PaulDinah Jefferies's book 'Night Train to Marrakech' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2023-09-18. Read more

In this mesmerising thriller from the bestselling author of Keep Her Secret, a family’s fresh start is just the beginning of their nightmare…Ethan Dove’s family has moved to a new home in a safe community, and it’s exactly the fresh start they need. Not only is his marriage to Emma hanging by a thread, but his son, Dylan, and twelve-year-old daughter, Rose, deserve to have a happy childhood.After Rose is bullied by the boys across the road, Ethan is relieved when the woman who lives next door steps in. Fiona Smith has come into their lives at just the right moment, and when she offers to look after Rose during the school holidays, Ethan and Emma can’t believe their luck.Which is exactly what Fiona wants. Because, far from being the perfect neighbour, Fiona is the last person you should trust with your child. With a vicious plot for revenge, Fiona is happy to train Rose to be her accomplice, especially when she begins to suspect that Rose might not be as innocent as she appears…The Psychopath Next Door is a gripping and twisted psychological suspense thriller set in the terrifying world of Mark Edwards’s bestselling The Magpies universe. Read more

From the bestselling thriller author, experience this action-packed novel now available in paperback.'It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer ... Simply put: nobody does it better.' JEFFERY DEAVER_______________________________The clock is ticking.To save her life you must take another.When Jack Morgan is invited to the luxurious Monaco coast to set up a new Private office, it seems like the perfect opportunity to relax in an iconic destination.But the vacation is quickly cut short when Jack's partner Justine is abducted.The kidnappers send Jack clear instructions - and a gun. If he wants to see the woman he loves again, he must take a life in exchange for hers.Jack soon becomes entangled in a dangerous conspiracy that will come to a head at the Monaco Grand Prix.Hours from disaster, Jack must find Justine and her kidnappers - and put a stop to whatever they have planned next._______________________________Readers can't get enough of Jack Morgan and the Private series...***** 'The action is fast, fierce, and breath-taking... this is a roller-coaster of a ride... I heartily and highly recommend that you don't miss this one.'***** 'Easily my favourite series... full of non-stop action, this book will keep you invested.'***** 'Kept me hooked all the way till the end!'***** 'Another top notch read. I love the Private series with Jack Morgan, Justine and the gang. Couldn't put it down.' ***** 'Once again another awesome book in the series.' _______________________________MORE PRAISE FOR THE PRIVATE THRILLERS'Great action sequences ... breathtaking twists and turns' ANTHONY HOROWITZ'An unmissable, breakneck ride' JAMES SWALLOW'Exhilarating, high-stakes action' LESLEY KARA'An exhilarating and totally satisfying read' NB MAGAZINE'A breakneck fast, brutally good page-turner' DAILY MAIL'Hits the ground running and the pace never misses a beat' DAILY EXPRESS'Yet another fine outing from the master of thrillers' CITY A.M. Read more

'I was consumed by this book, it's her best ever, a work of genius' – Lisa Jewell, author of None of This is True‘Her best book yet’ – Harlan Coben, author of Fool Me OnceThe million-copy bestselling author of His and Hers, Alice Feeney, returns with a gripping and deliciously dark thriller about marriage . . . and revenge.* * *Author Grady Green is having the worst best day of his life.Grady calls his wife as she’s driving home to share some exciting news. He hears Abby slam on the brakes, get out of the car, then nothing. When he eventually finds her car by a cliff edge, the headlights are on, the driver door is open, her phone is still there . . . but his wife has disappeared.A year later, Grady is still overcome with grief and desperate to know what happened to Abby. He can’t sleep, and he can’t write, so he travels to a tiny Scottish island to try to get his life back on track. Then he sees the impossible: a woman who looks exactly like his missing wife.Wives think their husbands will change, but they don’t.Husbands think their wives won’t change, but they do.* * *Readers are gripped by Beautiful Ugly:'Alice Feeney's best book to date''What a page turner!''A deliciously dark tale of love, marriage and revenge' 'Tension that kept me reading-on until late in the night''A beautifully written tale of an ugly situation' * * *More love for Beautiful Ugly . . .'Characters that jump off the page and twists to give you whiplash. I loved every word' – Claire Douglas, author of The Wrong Sister‘Magnetic and jaw-dropping’ – Mary Kubica, bestselling author of Local Woman Missing‘Unforgettable’ – Chris Whitaker, bestselling author of We Begin at the End'A masterpiece, a riveting read, immaculately written' – Janice Hallett, author of The Twyford CodeBeautiful Ugly was a Sunday Times Bestseller w/c 27/01/2025 Read more

‘It’s brilliant! Buy it!’ Ann Cleeves**Shortlisted for The People's Books Prize 2024/2025!**DON’T MISS THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SEQUEL, FIRE ON THE FELLS, OUT IN MAY 2025. READ THE FIRST CHAPTER IN THE FELLS NOW.Yorkshire Dales, Summer 1997. Vicky Mott slips out the door of her remote cottage, and into the pale dawn light. She scrawls a note for her friends.Gone to see the sunrise. V xxxThat’s the last anyone ever hears from twenty-year-old music lover Vicky.Another victim of the Fellside Strangler?That would make Vicky the fourth young woman to lose her life this summer. Snatched by a mysterious killer who stalks the fells . . .But Vicky’s body is never found.2019. A skeleton is discovered in a twisty network of caves beneath the fells. Detectives Leo Donovan and Shan Young think they can finally give Vicky’s mother the closure she so desperately wants. After twenty long years of questions and anguish.But the deeper they dig into the past, the less certain they become.And nothing can prepare them for the shocking truth . . .Discover a brand-new British crime thriller from a bestselling author, perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, Angela Marsons, J.R. Ellis, Val McDermid and Caro Ramsay.WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING ABOUT CATH STAINCLIFFE:‘A real knockout.’ Ian Rankin‘One of the best police procedurals I’ve read this year.’ Ann Cleeves‘A star in the firmament of British crime fiction.’ Big Issue‘Mercilessly exciting.’ Daily Telegraph‘Such a good writer.’ The Times‘Powerful, complex and utterly gripping.’ Sunday Mirror‘Ripped from the headlines and totally scary.’ Irish Independent‘Real suspense.’ The Guardian‘A swift, satisfying read.’ City Life⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An absolutely cracking read, fast paced, absolutely believable, I loved this DCI and found myself rooting for her.’ Pinkmouse⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Good characters and a tangled story.’ JackTHE DETECTIVESDetective Leo Donovan is a veteran of the Yorkshire force. A true empath, he’s happily married, but prone to low mood and bouts of arthritis. Compassion motivates him, and a need to see justice done in a flawed world that is seldom fair. Leo’s wayward son drives him to distraction, but working with his partner Shan is a breath of fresh air.Detective Shan Young is a rising star of Leo’s team. She lands her first case as detective while pregnant. Not that she’s fazed by it. A salt-of-the-earth Yorkshire lass with Chinese heritage, she often feels caught between two cultures — something which makes her appreciate Leo all the more, as a mentor and a friend.THE SETTINGWelcome to the Yorkshire Dales, an untamed landscape of fells and valleys, waterfalls and ruined barns, deep, dark caves and windswept limestone pavements. Farming and mining have shaped these remote hills over the centuries. But what secrets lie buried beneath the spectacularly beautiful surface?ALSO BY CATH STAINCLIFFEDETECTIVES DONOVAN & YOUNGBook 1: THE FELLSDETECTIVE JANINE LEWIS MYSTERIESBook 1: BLUE MURDERBook 2: HIT AND RUNBook 3: MAKE BELIEVEBook 4: DESPERATE MEASURESSTANDALONETHE LOST GIRLS OF ST ANN’S Read more

***OUT NOW - PRECIPICE, THE THRILLING NEW NOVEL FROM ROBERT HARRIS******NOW A MAJOR MOVIE ******WINNER OF THE BAFTA FOR OUTSTANDING BRITISH FILM******WINNER OF THE OSCAR FOR BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY***THE POWER OF GOD. THE AMBITION OF MEN.THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERBehind the locked doors of the Sistine Chapel, 118 cardinals are meeting in conclave to cast their votes in the world's most secretive election.They are holy men. But they are ambitious. And they have rivals. Over the next 72 hours, one of them will become the most powerful spiritual figure on earth. Who will it be?'Unputdownable' Guardian'Gripping' Sunday Times Read more

Addictive, brilliantly written and utterly irresistible, The Book of Doors is a spell-binding, mind-bending, heart-pounding new adventure that is perfect for fans of The Binding, The Midnight Library and A Discovery of Witches . . .‘Joyful, exuberant, and crackling with adventure' STUART TURTON‘A clever and beautiful novel about the power of books’ SUNYI DEAN----------------------------------Because some doors should never be opened.New York bookseller Cassie Andrews is not sure what she’s doing with her life. She lives quietly, sharing an apartment with her best friend, Izzy. Then a favourite customer gives her an old book. Full of strange writing and mysterious drawings, at the very front there is a handwritten message:This is the Book of Doors. Hold it in your hand, and any door is every door.Cassie is about to discover that the Book of Doors is a special book – a magic book. A book that bestows extraordinary abilities on whoever possesses it. And she is about to learn that there are other magic books out there that can also do wondrous – or dreadful and terrifying – things.Because where there is magic there is power and there are those who will stop at nothing to possess it. Suddenly Cassie and Izzy are confronted by violence and danger, and the only person who can help them is Drummond Fox who has a secret library of magical books hidden in the shadows for safekeeping, a man fleeing his own demons. Because there is a nameless evil out there that is hunting them all . . .Because this book is worth killing for.----------------------------------‘A stunning fever dream of a story’ LEE CHILD‘Full of magic, wonder and heart’ ANITA FRANK‘A magical, mesmerising adventure from the very first page’ A. J. WEST‘A beautiful, unputdownable love letter to books’ BETH LEWIS‘A real page-turner – incredibly ambitious and inventive’ ROSIE ANDREWS Read more