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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. As a young man comes to terms with his fathers death, he is forced to face his own demons, and confront the possibility of change A stark, eye-opening and exquisitely poignant novel spanning the globe and probing the issues that define our times, by the author of the critically acclaimed Claymore Straker series This is a remarkably well-written, sophisticated novel in which the people and places all come alive on the pageLiterary Review Searing at times achieves the level of genuine poetryPublishers Weekly ____________________ Ethan Scofield returns to the place of his birth to bury his father. Hidden in one of the upstairs rooms of the old mans house he finds a strange manuscript, a collection of stories that seems to cover the whole of his fathers turbulent life. As his own life starts to unravel, Ethan works his way through the manuscript, trying to find answers to the mysteries that have plagued him since he was a child. What happened to his little brother? Why was his mother taken from him? And why, in the end, when there was no one else left, did his own father push him away? Swinging from the coral cays of the Caribbean to the dangerous deserts of Yemen and the wild rivers of Africa,Turbulent Wakeis a bewitching, powerful and deeply moving story of love and loss of the indelible damage we do to those closest to us and, ultimately, of the power of redemption in a time of change. ____________________ The quality of Hardistys writing and the underlying truth of his plots sets this above many other thrillersWest Australia Turbulent Wakeis moving, it caused me to ache deep inside a rather beautiful readLoveReading The writing is sublime! So different from the Claymore Straker series but just as compelling a round-the-world journey through a lifetime of regrets. Wow!Off-the-Shelf Books If you like literary fiction with heart then you MUST read the stunningTurbulent Wake powerful, evocative, profound; I savoured every wordKaren Cole A truly beautiful story what a special book this isJen Meds Book Reviews Evocative, compelling, a pull-at-your-heartstrings page turning read! A book that you will absorb into your very soul! Go and get a copy today!Crime Book Junkie Powerful, evocative, profound; I savoured every wordHair Past a Freckle Compelling and inspiring, it is an adventure, a journey, a exploration of life, a fascinating novelSwirl & Thread Heartbreaking, honest, wonderful. This novel needs to be read by many, so they can see what damage they causeStephs Book Blog Praise for Paul E. Hardisty A stormer of a thriller vividly written, utterly tropical, totally gripping Peter James A fast-paced action thriller, beautifully written Tim Marshall, author ofPrisoners of Geography Hardisty is a fine writer and Straker is a great lead character Lee Child A trenchant and engaging thriller that unravels this mysterious land in cool, precise sentences Stav Sherez,Catholic Herald Gripping and exciting the quality of Hardistys writing and the underlying truth of his plots sets this above many other thrillersWest Australian Beautifully written, blisteringly authentic, heart-stoppingly tense and unusually moving Paul Johnston The plot burns through petrol, with multiple twists and turns Vicky Newham. 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. Condition: Very Good. When strangers take part in a series of group suicides, everything suggests that a cult is to blame. How do you stop a cult when nobody knows they are a member? ***Telegraph Book of the Year*** ***Longlisted for Goldsboro Books Glass Bell Award*** ***Longlisted for Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2020*** 'Heavy gusts of bedsit nihilism usher in this strange mystery . weirdly page-turning' Sunday Times 'Laying bare our 21st-century weaknesses and dilemmas, Carver has created a highly original state-of-the-nation novel' Literary Review 'Arguably the most original crime novel published this year' Independent _________________ Nine suicides One Cult No leader Nine people arrive one night on Chelsea Bridge. They've never met. But at the same time, they run, and leap to their deaths. Each of them received a letter in the post that morning, a pre-written suicide note, and a page containing only four words: Nothing important happened today. That is how they knew they had been chosen to become a part of the People Of Choice: A mysterious suicide cult whose members have no knowledge of one another. Thirty-two people on that train witness the event. Two of them will be next. By the morning, People Of Choice are appearing around the globe; it becomes a movement. A social media page that has lain dormant for four years suddenly has thousands of followers. The police are under pressure to find a link between the cult members, to locate a leader that does not seem to exist. How do you stop a cult when nobody knows they are a member? _________________ 'Cements Carver as one of the most exciting authors in Britain. After this, he'll have his own cult following' Daily Express 'At once fantastical and appallingly plausible . this mesmeric novel paints a thought-provoking if depressing picture of modern life' Guardian 'This book is most memorable for its unrepentant darkness.' Telegraph 'Unlike anything else you'll read this year' Heat 'Utterly mesmerising.' Crime Monthly. 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. Condition: Very Good. The 25-year-old case of a missing girl sees Varg Veum dig deep into the past to find her kidnapper, as the secrets and lies of a tiny community threaten everything Gunnar Staalesens award-winning, international bestselling Varg Veum series continues in this chilling Nordic Noir thriller. ***WINNER of the Petrona Award for Best Scandinavian Crime Novel of the Year*** 'Mature and captivatingHerald Scotland One of the finest Nordic novelists in the tradition of Henning MankellBarry Forshaw,Independent Masterful pacingPublishers Weekly _________________ September 1977.Mette Misvr, a three-year-old girl disappears without trace from the sandpit outside her home. Her tiny, close middle-class community in the tranquil suburb of Nordas is devastated, but their enquiries and the police produce nothing. Curtains twitch, suspicions are raised, but Mette is never found. Almost 25 years later, as the expiry date for the statute of limitations draws near, Mettes mother approaches PI Varg Veum, in a last, desperate attempt to find out what happened to her daughter. As Veum starts to dig, he uncovers an intricate web of secrets, lies and shocking events that have been methodically concealed. When another brutal incident takes place, a pattern begins to emerge Shocking, unsettling and full of extraordinary twists and turns,Where Roses Never Diereaffirms Gunnar Staalesen as one of the worlds foremost thriller writers. _________________ Praise for Gunnar Staalesen 'There is a world-weary existential sadness that hangs over his central detective. The prose is stripped back and simple deep emotion bubbling under the surface the real turmoil of the characters lives just under the surface for the reader to intuit, rather than have it spelled out for themDoug Johnstone,The Big Issue Gunnar Staalesen is one of my very favourite Scandinavian authors. Operating out of Bergen in Norway, his private eye, Varg Veum, is a complex but engaging anti-hero. Varg means wolf in Norwegian, and this is a series with very sharp teethIan Rankin Staalesen continually reminds us he is one of the finest of Nordic novelistsFinancial Times Staalesen does a masterful job of exposing the worst of Norwegian society in this highly disturbing entryPublishers Weekly 'The Varg Veum series is more concerned with character and motivation than spectacle, and its in the quieter scenes that the real drama liesHerald Scotland 'Every inch the equal of his Nordic confreres Henning Mankell and Jo Nesbo'Independent With an expositional style that is all but invisible, Staalesen masterfully compels us from the first pages If youre a fan of Varg Veum, this is not to be missed, and ifyoure new to the series, this is one of the best ones. Youre encouraged to jump right in, even if the Norwegian names can be a bit confusing to followCrime Fiction Lover With short, smart, darkly punchy chaptersWolves at the Dooris a provocative and gripping readLoveReading Haunting, dark and totally noir, a great readNew Books Magazine An upmarket Philip MarloweMaxim Jakubowski,The Bookseller Razor-edged Scandinavian crime fiction at its finestQuentin Bates. 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. Condition: 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 Shoe is 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 emotions Irish Times It is a brilliantly creative work of fiction We 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. Condition: 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 in SCOTSMAN*** Its a lovely, sad tale, beautifully told and full of understandingThe Times Breakersis the most powerful and moving book from Johnstone yet a calling card that no-one can ignoreScotsman A cracking story, great characters its also about something and really addresses the whys of crimeMark Billingham 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. _________________ 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. Gut punch after gut punch after gut punch and you cant put it down. But its the final, huge punch to the heart that blows you away 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, its a stunning thriller about poisonous families and one decent kids desperate attempt to do the right thing. Had me in tears at the end Paddy Magrane Loved this one it may be Doug Johnstones best, in fact unusual perspective on Scottish crime that just knocks it out the park Russel McLean The tale is 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 Oh. My. God. This was sooo good. Read it in two days. 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. Condition: Very Good. When a strange woman slips a note into grieving widow Paulas pocket at her husbands funeral, everything suggests that he was not all that he seemed A devastatingly moving, explosive psychological thriller from the international bestselling author ofA Suitable Lie. Disturbing but compulsive I loved itMartina Cole 'Bristling with unease, this is domestic noir at its very darkest, twisting the marriage thriller into a new and troubling shape'Eva Dolan Vivid, visceral and compulsiveIan Rankin You need to know who your husband really was When Paula Gadds husband of almost thirty years dies, just days away from the seventh anniversary of their son, Christophers death, her world falls apart. Grieving and bereft, she is stunned when a young woman approaches her at the funeral service, and slips something into her pocket. A note suggesting that Paulas husband was not all that he seemed When the two women eventually meet, a series of revelations challenges everything Paula thought she knew, and it becomes immediately clear that both womens lives are in very real danger. Both a dark, twisty slice of domestic noir and taut, explosive psychological thriller,After He Diedis also a chilling reminder that the people we trust the most can harbour the deadliest secrets Praise for Michael J. Malone Gripping and suspenseful fare that reinforces Malones renown for producing psychological thrillersHerald Scotland 'Its a tough high-wire act, balancing believability with surprise, but the author pulls it off with aplomb. Excellent stuffDoug Johnstone,The Big Issue Michael J Malone has portrayed this beautifully and managed to get the balance just right A well-paced, excellent readPromoting Crime After he Diedis a fantastic read packed with engaging characters and a compelling narrativeCrimeSquad An explosive tale, one that takes hold, bites, and doesnt let goLoveReading A stark, gripping storylineScots A fine, page-turning thrillerDaily Mail Original, engrossing and scaryThe Times Brilliantly creepyDaily Record Genuinely shockingCrime by the Book Delightfully disturbingChapter in My Life Michael Malone has a way of telling a story that just leaves you more than a little disturbed yet breathless with admirationLive & Deadly Enthralling, wonderful, intense, full of suspense and twists that had my head in a spin!Crime Book Junkie Michael J. Malone is quickly making his way up my list of favourite authorsAlways Trust in Books. 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. Condition: 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. Condition: Very Good. When the body of pregnant, fifteen-year-old Hope Lacey is discovered in a churchyard on Christmas morning, the community is shocked, but unsurprised. For Hope lived in The Home, the residence of three young girls, whose violent and disturbing pasts have seen them cloistered away. As a police investigation gets underway, the lives of Hope, Lara and Annie are examined, and the staff who work at the home are interviewed, leading to shocking and distressing revelations . and clear evidence that someone is seeking revenge. A gritty, dark and devastating psychological thriller, THE HOME is also an emotive drama and a piercing look at the underbelly of society, where children learn what they live . if they are allowed to live at all. 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. Condition: 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. Condition: Very Good. A seemingly straightforward investigation into marital infidelity leads a PI and his ex-con assistant on a murderous trail, in a sophisticated, riveting, cunningly plotted historical thriller set in interwar and prohibition-era Norway. An expertly crafted unravelling of mixed loyalties, love, lust, lies and trust, set against the background of a world increasingly on the edge of all-out warJohn Harvey 'Dark, gritty and compulsive feels like a classic of the genre'William Ryan A stylish standalone thriller Dahl ratchets up the tension from the first pages and never lets goSunday Times Oslo, 1938.War is in the air and Europe is in turmoil. Hitlers Germany has occupied Austria and is threatening Czechoslovakia; theres a civil war in Spain and Mussolini reigns in Italy. When a woman turns up at the office of police-turned-private investigator Ludvig Paaske, he and his assistant his one-time nemesis and former drug-smuggler Jack Rivers begin a seemingly straightforward investigation into marital infidelity. But all is not what it seems, and when Jack is accused of murder, the trail leads back to the 1920s, to prohibition-era Norway, to the smugglers, sex workers and hoodlums of his criminal past . and an extraordinary secret. Both a fascinating portrait of Oslos interwar years, with Nazis operating secretly on Norwegian soil and militant socialists readying workers for war,The Assistantis also a stunningly sophisticated, tension-packed thriller the darkest of hard-boiled Nordic Noir from one of Norways most acclaimed crime writers. For fans of Sebastian Faulks, Lars Mytting, Mick Herron and Robert Harris. Kjell Ola Dahl doesnt write novels; he creates experiences by executing a strong sense of place of a spellbinding period that leaves its readers craving more'Books Technica Political, or intelligence thrillers are ten a penny. Dahl does something altogether different lush, detailed and personalCafe Thinking Praise for Kjell Ola DahlsThe Courier Absorbing, heart-rending and perfectly plotted Denzil Meyrick Cleverly braiding together past and present, the who and why of murder and betrayal are unpicked. The detail is impressiveDaily Mail A dark but richly described backdrop and a relentless, underlying tension drive this sad story. Fans of Nordic Noir will be satisfiedPublishers Weekly Skilfully juggles three Oslo timelines simply superb plotting and essential readingThe Times A truly eloquent and rewarding taleLoveReading This stunning and compelling wartime thriller is reminiscent of the writing of John Le Carre and William BoydNB Magazine Masterful, detailed plotting Dahl has given a complex, human face to such an inhuman tragedyCrime Fiction Lover. 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. Condition: Very Good. Police Inspector Robert Finlay takes on a ruthless criminal gang, as he and his new partner Nina investigate a sex-trafficking ring the second instalment in the addictive, searingly authentic Robert Finlay series. **NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER** Nothing is clear-cut in a gripping labyrinthine plot, which despite thrills and spills aplenty never falls short of believableDavid Young Terse, tense and vivid writing Peter James The magic mix of jeopardy, emotion and action. I couldnotput it downLouise Voss ____________________ Reeling from the attempts on his life and that of his family, Police Inspector Robert Finlay returns to work to discover that any hope of a peaceful existence has been dashed. Assigned to investigate the Eastern European sex-slave industry just as a key witness is murdered. Finlay, along with his new partner Nina Brasov, finds himself facing a ruthless criminal gang, determined to keep control of the traffic of people into the UK. On the home front, Finlays efforts to protect his wife and child may have been in vain, as an MI5 protection officer uncovers a covert secret service operation that threatens them all Aided by new allies, he must not only protect his family but save a colleague from an unseen enemy and a shocking fate. Deadly Gameis a stunning, terrifying and eye-opening thriller from one of the most exciting new names in crime fiction. ____________________ Utterly compelling and dripping with authenticity. This summersmust-read thrillerJ S Law From the first page to the last, an authentic, magnetic and completely absorbing readSir Ranulph Fiennes A genuine page-turner, very well written, and just flows from one scenario to the next. It is clear the author lived through these times and this is evident in knowledge and description. ExcellentIan Patrick Its this normality about Finlay that appealed to me and kept me reading. The believability of the story. The authenticityRebecca Bradley Gripping stuffNew Welsh Review 'Finlays first-person narrative voice is punchy and to the point, and the switching between him and the third person points of view carries the story along smoothly. Mention should be made of the interesting supporting cast that add layers of intrigue into the narrative and compels the reader to look out for these thrillers from Matt Johnson. Highly RecommendedShots Magazine This tense, edge-of-the-seat writing will keep fans frantically turning the pages as they race towards the conclusion Amanda Jennings A top-notch thriller with a dark heart and an emotional soul Liz Loves Books 'Deadly Gamecombines spy thriller and police procedural extremely well and should certainly be destined for the shelves of anyone into their conspiracy thrillers' Crime Fiction Lover. 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. Condition: 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. Condition: 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. Condition: Very Good. When a womans 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 CWA John Creasey New Blood Dagger** **SHORTLISTED for the Amazon Publishing Readers Award for Best Independent Voice** **SHORTLISTED for the Amazon Publishing Readers Award for Best Debut Novel** **WINNER of the Storytel Award for Best Crime Novel 2020** **WINNER of the Blackbird Award for Best Icelandic Crime Novel** Eva Bjorg gisdottirs accomplished first novel is not only a full-fat mystery, but also a chilling demonstration of how monsters are madeThe Times 'Fans of Nordic Noir will love this moving debut from Icelander Eva Bjorg gisdottirs. 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 Icelands rising starsRagnar Jonasson _________________ When a body of a woman is discovered at a lighthouse in the Icelandic town of Akranes, it soon becomes clear that shes no stranger to the area. Chief Investigating Officer Elma, who has returned to Akranes following a failed relationship, and her colleguesSvar and Horur, commence an uneasy investigation, which uncovers a shocking secret in the dead womans 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 townspeoples shattered memories, they have to dodge increasingly serious threats, and find justice before its 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 heroineSunday Times Were used to Icelandic writers lowering the temperature in more ways than one and gisdottir proves to be adept at this chilly art as any of her confreres (and consoeurs). Elma is a memorably complex character, and Victoria Cribbs translation is (as usual) non-pareilFinancial 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 winterLisa Gray, author ofThin 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 Stairsis a captivating tale with plenty of tension and a plot to really get your teeth intoLoveReading At each stage, gisdottir is not giving us information but asking things of us. Shes getting us to think through the implications: what if its him, what if its her, what would it mean? Were involved, weve got skin in the game and we cant ask for more as readersCafe 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. Condition: Very Good. A little man with big ideas attempts to find TV fame with an unruly group of young singers, in a gritty, dark, hilarious and all-too-believable drama about the elusivity of stardom, in an age when making it was having it all A real new talent on the Scottish literary scene'Press & Journal Ross brings his ever-so-dark humour and caustic eye to 1970s Glasgow, and it proves to be the perfect pairingAlistair Braidwood David Ross carved out an enduring place for himself among contemporary Scottish novelists Alastair Mabb,Herald Scotland This is hardboiled tartan noir with a musical edge, streetwise intelligence and exactly the sense of humour youd hope to find as showbiz meets Duke Street and high society enforcers battle gentlemen of the Sarry Heid and graduates of the Bar LA L Kennedy Welcome to the Heady Heights Its the year punk rock was born, Concorde entered commercial serviceand a tiny Romanian gymnast changed the sport forever. Archie Blunt is a man with big ideas. He just needs a break for them tobe realised. In a bizarre brush with the light-entertainment business,Archie unwittingly saves the life of the UKs top showbiz star, HankHeady Hendricks, and now dreams of hitting the big-time as a PopularMusic Impresario. Seizing the initiative, he creates a new singing groupwith five unruly working-class kids from Glasgows East End.Together, they make the finals of a televised Saturday-night talent show,and before they know it, fame and fortune beckon for Archie and TheHigh Five. But theres a complication; a trail of irate Glaswegian bookies,corrupt politicians and a determined Scottish WPC known as The Tankare all on his tail A hilarious and poignant nod to the elusivity of stardom, in an age whenmaking it was having it all,Welcome to the Heady Heightsis also adark, laugh-out-loud comedy, a heart-warming tribute to a bygone age and adelicious drama about desperate men, connected by secrets and lies, byaccidents of time and, most of all, the city they live in. Praise for David F. Ross Capturing the horror and futility of life on the fringes of its criminal underworld, it is a gloriously dark readLiam Rudden, Scotsman More than just a nostalgic recreation of the authors youth, its a compassionate, affecting story of a family in crisis at a time of upheaval and transformation, when disco wasnt the only thing whose days were numberedHerald Scotland One of the most thoroughly and unapologetically enjoyable novels youll read this year riotous, courageous, and laugh-out-loud funny. Its also gritty, gallus and Glaswegian to its core withWelcome To The Heady HeightsDavid F. Ross has given us a novel to revel inScots Whay Hae Welcome to the Heady Heights is powerful and punchy, with well placed, darker than dark humour highlighting a visual feast of a readLoveReading Full of comedy, pathos and great tunesHardeep Singh Kohli Warm, funny and evocativeChris Brookmyre Dark, hilarious, funny and heart-breakingMuriel Gray Just brilliantBobby Bluebell This is a book that might just make you cry like nobodys watchingIain MacLeod,Sunday Mail. 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. Condition: Very Good. When Bergen PI Varg Veum becomes involved in the disappearance of a young activist, he comes up against one villages particular brand of justice The international bestselling, critically acclaimed Varg Veum series returns `As searing and gripping as they comeNew York Times `One of my very favourite Scandinavian authorsIan Rankin `The Norwegian ChandlerJo Nesb When Varg Veum reads the newspaper headline Young Man Missing, he realises hes seen the youth just a few days earlier at a crossroads in the countryside, with his two friends. It turns out that the three were on their way to a demonstration against a commercial fish-farming facility in the tiny village of Solvik, north of Bergen. Varg heads to Solvik, initially out of curiosity, but when he chances upon a dead body in the sea, hes pulled into a dark and complex web of secrets, feuds and jealousies. Is the body hes found connected to the death of a journalist who was digging into the fish farm's operations two years earlier? And does either incident have something to do with the competition between the two powerful families that dominate Solviks salmon-farming industry? Or are the deaths the actions of the Village Beast the brutal small-town justice meted out by rural communities in this part of the world. Shocking, timely and full of breathtaking twists and turns,Pursued by Death reaffirms Gunnar Staalesen as one of the world's greatest crime writers. 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. Condition: Very 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 is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A promising young football player returns home to his tiny Scottish village, his dreams in tatters and a dark secret haunting his conscience, in a beautiful, unforgettable novel about hope and redemption, when everything seems lost **Shortlisted for Saltire Societys Scottish Fiction Book of the Year** 'Depicts Scottish working-class, small-town life with acute understanding and sensitivity, and explores a legacy of depressionand childhood trauma. Few novels this year will pack such a hefty emotional punch or such a powerful conclusion'Herald Scotland Few do raw, authentic, almost palpably believable characters better than David F. Ross . a novel that deals with profound themes'Patrick Barclay,The Times 'A heartfelt working-class novel from a Scottish author who wields his pen like a stiletto No reader will come out unscathed, but each will be richer for the experience of reading'New Books Magazine ____________________ Danny Garvey was a sixteen-year old footballing prodigy. Professional clubs clamoured to sign him, and a glittering future beckoned. And yet, his early promise remained unfulfilled, and Danny is back home in the tiny village of Barshaw to manage the struggling junior team he once played for. Whats more, hes hiding a secret about a tragic night, thirteen years earlier, that changed the course of several lives.Theres only one Danny Garvey, they once chanted and thats the problem. A story of irrational hopes and fevered dreams of unstoppable passion and unflinching commitment in the face of defeat Theres Only One Danny Garveyis, above all, an unforgettable tale about finding hope and redemption in the most unexpected of places. ____________________ A brilliant, bittersweet story that captures the rawness of strained relationships, set against the struggles of a failing lower-league football team. Rosss best novel yetStuart Cosgrove A deeply compelling story about ambition, failure and interpersonal history it's what novels should doEwan Morrison, author ofNina X If you enjoyedShuggie Bain, you will adore this book filled with honesty and written with a tenderness that is faultless. One of the best books I've read in yearsAnne Cater Triumph and tragedy are inexorably woven together, with the former only offering brief respite before reality returns David F. Ross is in the Premier League of writersAlistair Braidwood,Scots Whay Hae No words will EVER be good enough for this incredible book. Intense. Heartbreaking. PassionateMairead Hearne,Swirl & Thread 'I was absolutely blown away by this unforgettable and emotional read'17 Degrees An amazing book, giving me the same feeling I had reading James Kelman when I was youngerDouglas MacIntyre,Creeping Bent A thought-provoking book with a slow-burnedginess, sprinkled with hope, loss, grief, unrequited love and moments of dark, often unexpected, laugh-out-loud humourSergio Burns,Ayrshire Magazine A story with a punch, clouded by memory and regret beautifulThe Bookbag Tips the balance between comedy and tragedy in a truly devastating way. I closed the cover rooted to the spot, stunned into immobility by the desperate, heart-rending power of the endingLive Many Lives A real new talent on the Scottish literary scenePress & 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. Condition: new. Paperback. A young Pakistani woman is the victim of an unthinkable act of vengeance, when she defies convention for love, facing seemingly insurmountable challenges and danger as she attempts to rebuild her life. Stunning, shocking, compulsive reading A breathtaking masterpiece Hazel Prior Pacy, gripping and fast-moving I literally could not put it down! Edel Coffey Rarely has a writer affected me so deeply. Someone Like Her is an epic story of love, power and extraordinary courage A.J. West Multan, Pakistan. A conservative city where an unmarried woman over the age of twenty-five is considered a curse by her family. Ayesha is twenty-seven. Independent and happily single, she has evaded an arranged marriage because of her family's reduced circumstances. When she catches the eye of powerful, wealthy Raza, it seems like the answer to her parents' prayers. But Ayesha is in love with someone else, and when she refuses to give up on him, Raza resorts to unthinkable revenge Ayesha travels to London to rebuild her life and there she meets Kamil, an emotionally damaged man who has demons of his own. They embark on a friendship that could mean salvation for both of them, but danger stalks Ayesha in London, too. With her life thrown into turmoil, she is forced to make a decision that could change her and everyone she loves forever. Exquisitely written, populated by unforgettable characters and rich with poignant, powerful themes, Someone Like Her is a story of love and family, of corruption and calamity, of courage and hope and one woman's determination to thwart convention and find peace, at whatever cost Khan brings passion and a clear eye to this compelling story of female defiance in the face of corruption and violence. If youre a fan of Khaled Hosseini this is for you Paul Waters A heart-rending and compelling story. Khan treats his characters with love and respect. I couldnt put it down Alice Clark-Platts Breaks your heart but then gradually heals it Mira V Shah A dark and frightening story of corruption, oppression, possession and violence yet is beautifully and sensitively written by a brave, bold author Michael Wood Tackles deep-rooted societal issues with brutal yet touching honesty A.A. Chaudhuri An excellent storyteller Soniah Kamal An epic story of love, abuse and revenge an emotional rollercoaster as Awais Khan confronts societal injustices with unflinching honesty Eve Smith Khan lays bare the trauma of women, relegated to second-class citizenship in this compelling tale of brutality and bravery. First-class writing Marion Todd Tender and powerful his best yet Sonia Velton Compelling, painful and defiant Elyse John Arguably Khan's best work Pakistan Daily Kept me turning the pages late into the night Aliya Ali-Afzal A gripping and emotive story of ambition, resilience and love Heleen Kist Insightful storytelling Faiqa Mansab Both timely and timeless Saba Karim Khan A young Pakistani woman is the victim of an unthinkable act of vengeance, when she defies convention for love, facing seemingly insurmountable challenges and danger as she Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. THE SECOND INSTALMENT IN THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING DARK ICELAND SERIES OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD As the light of the arctic summer is transformed into darkness by a recent volcanic eruption, Icelandic police officer Ari Thor Arason take on an increasingly perplexing case, when a young man is discovered brutally beaten to death on the shores of a tranquil fjord A classic crime story seen through a uniquely Icelandic lens first rate and highly recommendedLee Child 'A modern take on an Agatha Christie-style mystery, as twisty as any slalomIan Rankin ________________ On the shores of a tranquil fjord in Northern Iceland, a man is brutally beaten to death on a bright summers 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 persons life hangs in the balance. Ari Thor Arason and his colleagues on the tiny police force in Siglufjorur struggle with an increasingly perplexing case, while their own serious personal problems push them to the limit. What secrets does the dead man harbour, and what is the young reporter hiding? As silent, unspoken horrors from the past threaten them all, and the darkness deepens, its a race against time to find the killer before someone else dies Dark, terrifying and complex,Blackoutis an exceptional, atmospheric thriller from one of Icelands finest crime writers. ________________ Jonassons books have breathed new life into Nordic NoirJake Kerridge,Sunday Express The darkness and cold are palpableMarcel Berlins,The Times A distinctive blend of Nordic Noir and Golden Age detective fiction economical and evocative prose, as well as some masterful prestidigitationLaura Wilson, Guardian Ragnar Jonasson does claustrophobia beautifullyAnn Cleeves A brilliantly crafted crime story that gradually unravels old secrets in a small Icelandic town an excellent debut from a talented Icelandic author. I cant wait to read moreSarah Ward Is King Arnaldur Indriason looking to his laurels? There is a young pretender beavering away, his eye on the crown: Ragnar JonassonBarry Forshaw A truly chilling debut, perfect for fans of Karin Fossum and Henning MankellEva Dolan Puts a lively, sophisticated spin on the Agatha Christie model, taking it down intriguing dark alleysKirkus Reviews The best sort of gloomy storytellingChicago Tribune. 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. Condition: Very Good. A former intelligence agent is accused of terrorism, and his memoir assessed by an eccentric, erratic psychologist to establish the reality of an event that changed everything A beautifully written, mesmerising, shocking and sophisticated debut novel Smart and searing Publishers Weekly Captivating, remarkably original it is a book of our time Edward Wilson An exquisitely drawn debut that twists and turns to its stunning conclusion Cal Moriarty ____________________ A former intelligence agent stands accused of terrorism, held without charge in a secret overseas prison. His memoir is in the hands of a brilliant but erratic psychologist whose annotations paint a much darker picture. As the story unravels, we are forced to assess the truth for ourselves, and decide not only what really happened on one fateful overseas assignment, but who is the real terrorist. Peopled by a diverse and unforgettable cast of characters, whose reliability as narrators is always questioned, and with a multi-layered plot heaving with unexpected and often shocking developments, Jihadi: A Love Story is an intelligent thriller that asks big questions. Complex, intriguing and intricately woven, this is an astonishing debut that explores the nature of good and evil alongside notions of nationalism, terrorism and fidelity, and, above all, the fragility of the human mind. ____________________ 'If it was Yusuf Toropov's intention to leave us pondering good and evil, right and wrong, love and loss, wondering who the good guys were, he certainly succeeded. I know one thing for sure, he's a wonderful writer and a born storyteller' Mari Hannah With echoes of Bellow, Pynchon and Kafka, Toporov's tale is a modern classic that challenges our perceptions at every turn' Cal Moriarty Jihadi is a gripping tale if a clash of cultures and individuals told with panache, dazzling wit and remorseless intelligence Willian Ryan Intelligently written and multi-layered simply enchanting Qaisra Shahraz Bold and skilfully executed bravely tackles a complex and timely subject Frankie Gaffney. 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. Condition: new. Paperback. An aspiring TV journalist faces a shattering moral dilemma and the prospect of losing her career and her life, when she joins an impetuous photographer in the Middle East. A shocking, searingly authentic thriller by award-winning ex-CNN news executive Sarah Sultoon.Shocking and visceral, this novel deals with the horrors of war a brave, important and utterly compelling book S J Watson Gritty, hard-hitting and often harrowing a hugely exciting voice in crime fiction Victoria SelmanA powerhouse writer Jo SpainAn act of mercyOr the ultimate betrayalWho decides?Samira is an up-and-coming TV journalist, working the nightshift at a major news channel and yearning for greater things. So when shes offered a trip to the Middle East, with Kris, the stations brilliant but impetuous star photographer, she leaps at the chanceIn the field together, Sami and Kris feel invincible, shining a light into the darkest of corners except the newsroom, and the rest of the world, doesnt seem to care as much as they do. Until Kris takes the photograph.With a single image of young Sudanese mother, injured in a raid on her camp, Sami and the genocide in Darfur are catapulted into the limelight. But everything is not as it seems, and the shots taken by Kris reveal something deeper and much darker something that puts not only their careers but their lives in mortal danger.Sarah Sultoon brings all her experience as a CNN news executive to bear on this shocking, searingly authentic thriller, which asks immense questions about the world we live in. You'll never look at a news report in the same way again. A powerful story of the brutality of front-line journalism. Authentic, provocative and terrifyingly relevant Will Carver A gritty, jarring page-turner Peter Hain Passionate, disturbing storytelling at its best James Brabazon You won't read another book like this in 2022! Raw, authentic, powerful . you won't see the end coming! E C Scullion Brilliantly conveys both the exhilaration and the unspeakable horror of life on the international news frontline Jo Turner Astute and penetrating, evoking feelings that are long lasting and hard to shake off Sarah Sultoon is a new and welcome voice in what can be a very crowded genre Random Things through My Letterbox A masterclass in storytelling and cinematic in scope Live & Deadly Brutally honest, extremely thought-provoking, stark and vivid impossible to put down Jen Meds Book ReviewsPraise for The Source**Winner: Crime Fiction Lover Best Debut Award**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 read Adam HamdyA taut and thought-provoking book thats all the more unnerving for how much it echoes the headlines in real life CultureFlyA tense thriller, a remarkable debut, heartbreaking, but ultimately this is a story of resilience and survival New Books MagazineA powerful, compelling read that doesnt shy away from some upsetting truths written with such energy Fanny BlakeTautly written and compelling, not afr Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Elusive online journalist Scott King investigates the murder of a teenager at an outward bound centre, in the first episode of the critically acclaimed, international bestselling Six Stories series For fans of Serial Bold, clever and genuinely chilling Sunday Mirror 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 Wonderfully horrifying the suspense crackles James Oswald A complex and subtle mystery, unfolding like dark origami to reveal the black heart inside Michael Marshall Smith ________________ One body Six stories Which one is true? 1997. Scarclaw Fell. The body of teenager Tom Jeffries is found at an outward bound centre. Verdict? Misadventure. But not everyone is convinced. And the truth of what happened in the beautiful but eerie fell is locked in the memories of the tight-knit group of friends who embarked on that fateful trip, and the flimsy testimony of those living nearby. 2017. Enter elusive investigative journalist Scott King, whose podcast examinations of complicated cases have rivalled the success of Serial, with his concealed identity making him a cult internet figure. In a series of six interviews, King attempts to work out how the dynamics of a group of idle teenagers conspired with the sinister legends surrounding the fell to result in Jeffries mysterious death. And whos to blame As every interview unveils a new revelation, youll be forced to work out for yourself how Tom Jeffries died, and who is telling the truth. A chilling, unpredictable and startling thriller, Six Stories is also a classic murder mystery with a modern twist, and a devastating ending. ________________ Praise for the Six Stories series A genuine genre-bending debut Carla McKay, Daily Mail 'Impeccably crafted and gripping from start to finish Doug Johnstone, The Big Issue 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 Original, inventive and dazzlingly clever Fiona Cummins Its a relentless & original work of modern rural noir which beguiles & unnerves in equal measure. Matt Wesolowski is a major talent Eva Dolan 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 With a unique structure, an ingenious plot and so much suspense you cant put it down, this is the very epitome of a must-read Heat Wonderfully atmospheric. Matt Wesolowski is a skilled storyteller with a unique voice. Definitely one to watch Mari Hannah. 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. Condition: 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's first investigation A modern Icelandic take on an Agatha Christie-style mystery, as twisty as any slalom Ian Rankin Ragnar Jonasson 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. Condition: Very Good. THE FOURTH INSTALMENT IN THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING DARK ICELAND SERIES OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD When the body of a young woman is found dead beneath the cliffs of the deserted Icelandic village of Kalfshamarvik, police officer Ari Thor Arason uncovers a startling and terrifying connection to an earlier series of deaths, as the killer remains on the loose Jonassons books have breathed new life into Nordic noir Sunday Express Jonasson skilfully 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 victims 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 Icelands 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 Icelands chilly landscape is hard to put down Sunday Times A distinctive blend of Nordic Noir and Golden Age detective fiction masterful Laura Wilson, Guardian Required reading New York Post Puts a lively, sophisticated spin on the Agatha Christie model, taking it down intriguing dark alleys Kirkus Reviews The best sort of gloomy storytelling Chicago Tribune The prose is stark and minimal, the mood dank and frost-tipped. Its also bleakly brilliant, although perhaps best read with a warming shot of whisky by your side Metro A classic crime story seen through a uniquely Icelandic lens first rate and highly recommended Lee Child Ragnar Jonasson writes with a chilling, poetic beauty - a must-read Peter James A modern take on an Agatha Christie-style mystery, as twisty as any slalom Ian Rankin Seductive Ragnar does claustrophobia beautifully Ann Cleeves. 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. Condition: Very Good. A stressed, middle-aged man picks up a teenage escort and commits an unspeakable crime, unaware that a homeless man her only real friend will do anything to find her. A shocking, race-against-the-clock, standalone thriller from the Queen of New Zealand Crime. Astonishingly good compelling, horrifying, intriguing and entertaining. One of the best thrillers Ive read this yearLiz Nugent 'New Zealand's modern Queen of Crime'Val McDermid 'Fans ofThe Drywill love Vanda Symon'Red Magazine Worn down by a job he hates, and a stressful family life, middle-aged, middle-class Bradley picks up a teenage escort and commits an unspeakable crime. Now shes tied up in his warehouse, and he doesnt know what to do. Max is homeless, eating from rubbish bins, sleeping rough and barely existing known for cadging a cigarette from anyone passing, and occasionally even the footpath. Nobody really sees Max, but he has one friend, and shes gone missing. In order to find her, Max is going to have to call on some people from his past, and reopen wounds that have remained unhealed for a very long time, and the clock is ticking Hard-hitting, fast-paced and immensely thought-provoking,Faceless the startling new standalone thriller from New Zealands Queen of Crime will leave you breathless. Powerful and brilliant writing that transported me to the other side of the world a wonderful storytellerHelen FitzGerald Edgy, thrilling and terrifyingly realisticLisa Hall All the thrills of a brilliantly plotted crime novel with some interesting moral questions woven between the words. Fast, furious and intense'Helen Fields A portrait of the underbelly of society, this is a deeply involving novel and a damn good thrillerPaul Burke,NB Magazine 'Completely gripping a poignant study of how our society shapes unlikely saints and monsters'Eve Smith Facelessis tauter and tougher than Symons delightful Dunedin procedurals superb The Times Intense, dark and twisted, this is a fast and pulse-raising read that absolutely gripped meJen Meds Book Reviews I read the last couple of chapters with bated breath, heart in my throat, eyes brimming. I was completely and utterly investedFrom Belgium with Booklove Praise for the Sam Shephard series New Zealand's answer to Siobhan ClarkeThe Times 'Fast-moving New Zealand procedural . the Edinburgh of the south has never been more deadly'Ian Rankin 'A sassy heroine, fabulous sense of place, and rip-roaring stories with a twist. Perfect curl-up-on-the-sofa reading'Kate Mosse 'If you like taut, pacey thrillers with a wonderful sense of place, this is the book for you'Liam McIlvanney 'Vanda Symon's work resembles Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series she knows how to tell a good story and the NZ setting adds spice'The Times 'Atmospheric, emotional and gripping'Foreword Reviews 'A plot that grabs the reader's attention with a heart-stopping opening and doesn't let go'Sunday Times 'It is Symon's copper Sam, self-deprecating and very human, who represents the writer's real achievement'Guardian 'Reads like the polished effort of a genre veteran. More, please'Booklist For fans of Liz Nugent, Gillian McAllister, Trevor Wood and Sarah Hilary. 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. Condition: Very Good. The lives of five strangers collide on a London train carriage, as they become involved in an incident that will change them all forever. A shocking, intensely emotive and wildly original new thriller from Will Carver Impossibly original, stylish, sinister and heartfelt. The Daves Next Door is so wildly fresh and unmatched, and once again proves that Will Carver has talent and creativity to burn Chris Whitaker Once again, Will bends and twists the genre with a novel that is astonishing, profound and hard-hitting David Jackson So clever, so dark, so utterly original. Where does Will Carver get his ideas? Victoria Selman Stirring. Ambitious. Irreverent. Compassionate. Completely devoid of giveable f*@ks Dominic Nolan ___________________________________________________________ A disillusioned nurse suddenly learns how to care. An injured young sportsman wakes up find that he can see only in black and white. A desperate old widower takes too many pills and believes that two angels have arrived to usher him through purgatory. Two agoraphobic men called Dave share the symptoms of a brain tumour, and frequently waken their neighbour with their ongoing rows. Separate lives, running in parallel, destined to collide and then explode. Like the suicide bomber, riding the Circle Line, day after day, waiting for the right time to detonate, waiting for answers to his questions: Am I God? Am I dead? Will I blow up this train? Shocking, intensely emotive and wildly original, Will CarversThe Daves Next Dooris an explosive existential thriller and a piercing examination of what it means to be human or not. ___________________________________________________________ Will Carver is a thought-provoking and masterful writer of gut-punching fiction . a powerhouse of a novel. Think Ira Levin at his best Michael Wood Will has this uncanny knack of delving into your soul and revealing all the things you really think but are too scared to voice. Absolute GENIUS Lisa Hall Another ingenious genre-bender provocative, twisted and mind-bendingly original Sarah Sultoon Sharp, wild and thrilling Danielle Louise Completely unpredictable and definitely unputdownable Little Miss Book Lover Risk-taking, provocative fiction at its absolute finest unmissable Hair Past a Freckle You don't just read a Will Carver, you experience it. It draws you in and not only entertains, but challenges you From Belgium with Booklove Praise for Will Carver One of the most exciting authors in Britain. After this, hell have his own cult followingDaily Express Unlike anything youll read this yearHeat Move the hell over Brett Easton Ellis and Chuck Palahniuk Will Carver is the new lit prince of 21st-century disenfranchised, pop darknessStephen J. Golds Incrediblydarkand very funnyHarriet Tyce I fell in love with Carver's murderous Maeve. This is an Eleanor Oliphant for crime fans. Carver truly at his bestSarah Pinborough A darkly delicious page-turnerS J Watson One of the most compelling and original voices in crime fictionAlex North Weirdly page-turningSunday Times Laying bare our 21st-century weaknesses and dilemmas, Carver has created a highly original state-of-the-nation novelLiterary Review Arguably the most original crime novel published this yearIndependent This mesmeric novel paints a thought-provoking if depressing picture of modern lifeGuardian This book is most memorable for its unrepentant darknessTelegraph Utterly mesmerisingCrime Monthly Will Carvers most exciting, original, hilarious and freaky outing yetHelen FitzGerald Vivid and engaging and completely unexpectedLia Middleton. 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. Condition: 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. Condition: Very Good. When Rachel's baby is stillborn, she becomes obsessed with the idea that saving a stranger's life months earlier is to blame. An unforgettable, heart-wrenching, warm and funny debut Emotionally engaging, witty, clever and wonderfully satisfyingDaily Express A stunning debut a wise, moving, and thought-provoking novelSusan Elliot Wright, author of The Flight of Cornelia Blackwood A heartbreaking, deeply moving and wonderfully witty tale, which celebrates all it means to be human Isabelle Broom, author of The Getaway Mum-to-be Rachel did everything right, but it all went wrong. Her son, Luke, was stillborn and she finds herself on maternity leave without a baby, trying to make sense of her loss. When a misguided well-wisher tells her that everything happens for a reason, she becomes obsessed with finding that reason, driven by grief and convinced that she is somehow to blame. She remembers that on the day she discovered her pregnancy, shed stopped a man from jumping in front of a train, and shes now certain that saving his life cost her the life of her son. Desperate to find him, she enlists an unlikely ally in Lola, an Underground worker, and Lolas seven-year-old daughter, Josephine, and eventually tracks him down, with completely unexpected results. Both a heart-wrenchingly poignant portrait of grief and a gloriously uplifting and disarmingly funny story of a young womans determination,Everything Happens for a Reasonis a bittersweet, life- affirming read and, quite simply, unforgettable. Very few authors can be funny and break your heart at the same time, but Katie Allen is one.Everything Happens for a Reasonis a beautiful novel, bursting with raw emotional honesty and authenticity Gill Paul, author of The Secret Wife So affecting. Profoundly sad. Funny. I just loved itLouise Beech, author of This Is How We Are Human Darkly funny, yet poignant and moving, this is one of those books that gets under your skin. A brutally honest portrayal of grief, Rachel's quest to find out if everything happens for a reason is both heartbreaking and heartwarming Anna Bell, author of In Case You Missed It Some books teach you, others touch your soul, then there are books like this one that bury deep and create a home in your heart Emma-Claire Wilson, Glass House Magazine A triumph a book of hope and ambition and making sense of the world, a tale of acting spontaneously, living in the moment and throwing caution to the windIsabella May, author of Oh! What a Pavlova You'll laugh, you'll cry you'll finish this book, set it aside and wonder at the honesty, and empathy of this writer Michael J Malone, author of A Song of Isolation An incredibly important and beautifully written book. Bittersweet and brave, it will keep you both laughing and crying until the last page Kate Ford, actress, Coronation Street The perfect mix of clever, funny and intensely moving Cari Rosen, author of The Secret Diary of a New Mum Aged 43 1/4 A heart-wrenching, soul-lifting read about loss and redemption in unlikely placesEve Smith, author of The Waiting Rooms Read it and weep but also, incredibly, find moments to laugh and to know there is life after deathJulia Hobsbawm, author of The Simplicity Principle Beautiful sad, quirky and at times very funnyMadeleine Black, author of Unbroken Allens debut is simultaneously devastating and hilarious. It takes courage to bring out the humour in heartbreak and Allen has courage in spades Clare Allan, author of Poppy Shakespeare A memorable, poetic read . I felt as if I was watching Rachel going off the rails, trying to make sense of her life without her baby, befriending every lost soul on the way and getting so many things horribly wrong. The writing reminded of Eleanor Oliphant an excellent debut novel Becky Fleetwood, author of the Chroma series Quirky yet insightful, bright yet wistful, amusing yet emotional full of contradictions that fuse into the most surprising, moving, and beautiful novelLiz Robinson, LoveReading Allen mast.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Drugs, smuggling, big money and political intrigue in Iceland rally with love, passion, murder and betrayal until the winner takes all in the masterful, explosive conclusion to the award-winning Reykjavik Noir trilogy ***Guardian Book of the Year*** ***WINNER of the Best Icelandic Crime Novel of the Year*** Tough, uncompromising and unsettlingVal McDermid One of the darkest and most compelling series in modern crime fiction Tackling topical issues, the book will tell you a great deal about why the worlds in the state it is, while never neglecting its duty to entertainSunday Express A tense thriller with a highly unusual plot and interesting charactersThe Times The prison doors slam shut behind Agla, when her sentence ends, but her lover Sonja is not there to meet her. As a group of foreign businessmen tries to draw Agla into an ingenious fraud that stretches from Iceland around the world, Agla and her former nemesis, Maria find the stakes being raised at a terrifying speed. Ruthless drug baron Ingimar will stop at nothing to protect his empire, but he has no idea about the powder keg he is sitting on in his own home. At the same time, a deadly threat to Sonya and her family brings her from London back to Iceland, where she needs to settle scores with longstanding adversaries if she wants to stay alive Praise for the Reykjavik Noir Trilogy: Cageis the muted and more credible conclusion to a wayward, but diverting trilogy that began withSnare(2017) and continued withTrap(2018) ironic titles for essentially escapist fiction Compassion beats complexity every timeThe Times In keeping with a lot of Icelandic fiction,Cageis written in a clean, understated style, the author letting the reader put together the emotional beats and plot developments. Smart writing with a strongly beating heartBig Issue Deftly plotted though and with a forensic attention to the technicalities of stock exchange manipulations and drug running techniquesCrime Time With shocks and surprises in store, and that oh so satisfying end,Cageprovoked, chilled, and thrilled meLoveReading A novel about survival, about scheming, its about self-preservation and about clinging to a vestige of decency in a screwed up world. Superbly translated by Quentin Bates, who knows the language, the country, the people and crime writing intimately.Cageis a pacy thriller; you will find yourself invested in the storyNew Books Magazine An emotional suspense rollercoaster on a par withThe Firm, asdesperate, resourceful, profoundly lovable characters scheme againstimpossible oddsAlexandra Sokoloff Clear your diary. As soon as you begin reading you wontbe able to stop until the final pageMichael Wood Zips along, with tension building and building thoroughly recommendJames Oswald The intricate plot is breathtakingly original, with many twists andturns you never see coming. Thriller of the yearNew York Journal ofBooks. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.