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

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

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. When the tenant of a house that university professor Nina owns with her doctor husband goes missing after an uncomfortable visit, Nina starts her own investigation with deeply disturbing results. The long-awaited new psychological thriller from the bestselling author ofThe Bird Tribunal. **The Times Book of the Month** **NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER IN NORWAY** **WINNER of the Norwegian Booksellers Award** **Longlisted for the CWA International Dagger** A clever, quirky mystery, full of twists and reminiscent of Agatha Christie at her bestThe Times Ravatn, one of Norways premier crime writers, manages to conjure up an extra level of chilling atmosphere that will make you want to put the heating on The Seven Doorspacks a brutal punchThe Sun Elegantly plotted and economically executed Ravatn smoothly mixes Jungian and Freudian psychology with folklore and an affairs lethal consequences. Inexorable fate drives this searing modern take on ancient Greek tragedyPublishers WeeklySTARRED REVIEW _________________ University professor Nina is at a turning point. Her work seems increasingly irrelevant, her doctor husband is never home, relations with her difficult daughter are strained, and their beautiful house is scheduled for demolition. When her daughter decides to move into another house they own, things take a very dark turn. The young woman living there disappears, leaving her son behind, the day after Nina and her daughter pay her a visit. With few clues, the police enquiry soon grinds to a halt, but Nina has an inexplicable sense of guilt. Unable to rest, she begins her own investigation, but as she pulls on the threads of the case, it seems her discoveries may have very grave consequences for her and her family. Exquisitely dark and immensely powerful,The Seven Doorsis a sophisticated and deeply disturbing psychological thriller from one of Norways most distinguished voices. _________________ Wrenching and tense, a psychological chiller with multiple layers unpeeling graciously to reveal further strata of emotional bleakness and enigmasMaxim Jakubowski,CrimeTime Praise for Agnes Ravatn Unfolds in an austere style that perfectly captures the bleakly beautiful landscape of Norways far northIrish Times Reminiscent of Patricia Highsmith and I cant offer higher praise than that Agnes Ravatn is an author to watchPhilip Ardagh A tense and riveting readFinancial Times A masterclass in suspense and delayed terrorRod Reynolds, author ofBlood Red City A beautifully written story set in a captivating landscape it keeps you turning the pagesSarah Ward, author ofThe Quickening Crackling, fraught and hugely compulsive slice of Nordic Noir tremendously impressiveDoug Johnstone,Big Issue Chilling, atmospheric and hauntingly beautiful I was transfixedAmanda Jennings, author ofThe Storm Beautifully done dark,psychologically tenseand packed full of emotionbothovert ordeliberately disguisedRaven Crime Reads Intriguing enrapturingSarah Hilary, author ofFragile So chilling and bleak that it feels like the dead of winter. I read the book in one sitting with ever-growing dreadStephanie Wrobel, author ofThe Recovery of Rose Gold. 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. Hamburg State Prosecutor Chastity Riley and her new sidekick Ivo investigate the case of newspaper executives who have been caged and tortured outside their offices on a trail that leads them to the hothouse world of boarding schools and some harrowing secrets You lovedDark now meet Chastity Riley Caustic, incisive prose. A street-smart, gutsy heroine. A timely and staggeringly stylish thrillerWill Carver With plenty of dry humour and a good old dash of despair, Simone Buchholz is an unconventional, refreshing new voiceCrime Fiction Lover Lyrical and pithySunday Times ***WINNER of the CWA Crime in Translation Dagger 2022*** ***WINNER of the German Crime Book of the Year Award*** _______________ On a warm September morning, an unconscious man is found in a cage at the entrance to the offices of one of Germanys biggest magazines. Hes soon identified as a manager of the company, and hes been tortured. Three days later, another manager appears in a similar way. Chastity Riley and her new colleague Ivo Stepanovic are tasked with uncovering the truth behind the attacks, an investigation that goes far beyond the revenge they first suspect to the dubious past shared by both victims. Travelling to the south of Germany, they step into the hothouse world of boarding schools, where secrets are currency, and monsters are bred monsters who will stop at nothing to protect themselves. A smart, dark, probing thriller, full of all the hard-boiled poetry and acerbic wit of the very best noir,Beton Rougeis both a classic whodunit and a scintillating expose of society, by one of the most exciting names in crime fiction. _______________ Stripped back in style and deadpan in voice, this is a scintillating rompDoug Johnstone,Big Issue With brief, pacy chapters and fizzling dialogue, this almost feels like American procedural noir and not a translationMaxim Jakubowski,CrimeTime There is a fantastic pace to the story which keeps you hooked from the first sentence all the way to the end. Once again Simone Buchholz holds no punches, with a unique voice that delivers a stylish storyNew Books Magazine The follow-up toBlue Nightis a smart and witty book that shines a probing spotlight on societyCultureFly Fans of Brookmyre could do worse than checking out Simone Buchholz, a star of the German crime lit scene who has been deftly translated into English by Rachel WardGoethe Institute Beton Rougeis a killer read, original, unusual and yet I felt that a part of it, in fact a part of Chastity, lodged itself deeply within my soul, its quite simply fabulousLoveReading Great sparkling energy, humour and stylistic verveRosie Goldsmith Praise for the Chastity Riley series 'Combines nail-biting tension with off-beat humor . Elmore Leonard fans will be enthralled'Publishers Weekly 'Buchholz doles out delicious black humor . interwoven in a manner that ramps up the intrigue and tension' Foreword Reviews Fans of Brookmyre could do worse than checking out Simone Buchholz, a star of the German crime lit scene who has been deftly translated into English by Rachel WardGoethe Institute By turns lyrical and pithy, this adventure set in the melting pot of contemporary Hamburg has a plot and a sensibility that both owe something to mind-altering substances. Lots of funSunday 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. Annes diagnosis of terminal cancer shines a spotlight onto fractured relationships with her daughter and granddaughter, with surprising, heartwarming results. A moving, elegant and warmly funny novel by the Norwegian Anne Tyler. Helga Flatland writes with such astuteness Her portrayal of a fractured family trying to cope through emotional personal circumstances was perfect. I devoured this in two sittings and was overwhelmed with feelings for the characters Nina Pottell, Prima Sometimes you simply dont have words to express the beauty and experience of a book this is one of them Louise Beech _______________ Annes life is rushing to an unexpected and untimely end. But her diagnosis of terminal cancer isnt just a shock for her and for her daughter Sigrid and granddaughter Mia it shines a spotlight onto their fractured and uncomfortable relationships. On a spur-of-the moment trip to France the three generations of women reveal harboured secrets, long-held frustrations and suppressed desires, and learn humbling and heart-warming lessons about how life should be lived when death is so close. With all of Helga Flatlands trademark humour, razor-sharp wit and deep empathy,One Last Time examines the great dramas that can be found in ordinary lives, asks the questions that matter to us all and ultimately celebrates the resilience of the human spirit, in an exquisite, enchantingly beautiful novel that urges us to treasure and rethink everything. For fans of Elena Ferrante, Maggie OFarrell, Mike Gayle, Joanna Cannon, Sally Rooney and Carol Shields. _______________ The most beautiful, elegant writing Ive read in a long time. If you love Anne Tyler, you will ADORE thisJoanna Cannon Flatland is hailed as the Norwegian Anne Tyler, but, for me, she writes like Flatland, which is more than good enough Saga A poignant and beautifully written story . intimate, evocative and moving Kristin Gleeson Helga Flatland possesses a pen made from fluent wisdom, subtle humour and elegance Carol Lovekin Absolutely loved its quiet, insightful generosityClaire King 'So perceptive and clever'Ronan Hession A thoughtful and reflective novel about parents, siblings and the complex and often challenging ties that bind themHannah Beckerman, Observer This is a super exploration of families that Id urge you to read for the subtle prose, with well defined characters and a strong storylineSheila OReilly Love the sophistication, directness and tenderness of this bookClaire Dyer The most clear-eyed, honest, yet sympathetic examination of relationships that I have ever readSara Taylor The author has been dubbed the Norwegian Anne Tyler and for good reason If you love books about dysfunctional families, youll love thisGood Housekeeping In quiet prose, Helga Flatland writes with elegance and subtle humour to produce a shrewd and insightful examination of the psychology of family and of lossDaily Express. 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: Very Good. The arrival of a meteorite in a small Finnish town causes chaos and crime in this poignant, chilling and hilarious new thriller from the King of Helsinki Noir ***The TimesBOOK OF THE YEAR*** ***Shortlisted for the CrimeFest Last Laugh Award*** ***Shortlisted for the CWA International Dagger*** With moral dilemmas, plenty of action, and the authors trademark mixture of humour and melancholy, this is Tuomainens best yetGuardian Scandinavias answer to Carl Hiaasen delivers another hectically silly crime caper involving a military chaplain, a suicidal rally driver and a very expensive meteoriteThe Times Finnish criminal chucklemeister Tuomainen is channelling Carl Hiaasen in this hilarious novelSunday Times _________________ A man with dark thoughts on his mind is racing along the remote snowy roads of Hurmevaara in Finland, when there is flash in the sky and something crashes into the car. That something turns about to be a highly valuable meteorite. With euro signs lighting up the eyes of the locals, the unexpected treasure is temporarily placed in a neighbourhood museum, under the watchful eye of a priest named Joel. But Joel has a lot more on his mind than simply protecting the riches that have apparently rained down from heaven. His wife has just revealed that she is pregnant. Unfortunately Joel has strong reason to think the baby isnt his. As Joel tries to fend off repeated and bungled attempts to steal the meteorite, he must also come to terms with his own situation, and discover who the father of the baby really is. Transporting the reader to the culture, landscape and mores of northern FinlandLittle Siberiais both a crime novel and a hilarious, blacker-than-black comedy about faith and disbelief, love and death, and what to do when bolts from the blue both literal and figurative turn your life upside down. _________________ Tuomainen is the funniest writer in EuropeThe Times By no means Nordic noir of the familiar variety, this is eccentric, humorous fare, reminiscent of nothing so much as a Coen Brothers movieFinancial Times Tuomainen continues to carve out his own niche in the chilly tundras of northern Finland in this poignant, gripping and hilarious taleDaily Express While the plots of many Nordic noir writers are turning ever more grim, Finlands Antti Tuomainen opts these days for a wittier, lighter touch quite the rideObserver The biting cold of Northern Finland is only matched by the cutting dark wit and compelling plot on this must-read crime novelDenzil Meyrick A brilliantly inventive and gloriously funny novel from Finland's greatest exportMJ Arlidge Told in a darkly funny, deadpan style The result is a rollercoaster readGuardian Right up there with the bestThe TLS Through it all, Tuomainen maintains his singular tone, which mixes black humour with genuine, sometimes biting, sympathy for desperate people, provided that none take their needfulness too far Little Siberiais a gripping thriller whose complications pile to precarious, intoxicating heights Foreword Reviews Tuomainen also persuades readers how hard life makes it to do the right thing in a universe that too often feels like a profound personal insult. Fans of Scandinavian noir will relish this onePublishers Weekly 'You dont expect to laugh when youre reading about terrible crimes, but thats what youll do when you pick up one of Tuomainens decidedly quirky thrillers'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: Fine. Elusive online investigative journalist Scott King investigates the case of Arla Macleod, who bludgeoned her family to death, in another episode of the chilling, award-winning Six Stories series. Bold, clever and genuinely chilling with a terrific twist that provides an explosive final punch Deidre OBrien, Sunday Mirror A genuine genre-bending debut Carla McKay, Daily Mail 'Impeccably crafted and gripping from start to finish Doug Johnstone, The Big Issue ________________ A family massacre A deluded murderess Five witnesses Six stories Which one is true? One cold November night in 2014, in a small town in the north west of England, 21-year-old Arla Macleod bludgeoned her mother, father and younger sister to death with a hammer, in an unprovoked attack known as the Macleod Massacre. Now incarcerated at a medium-security mental-health institution, Arla will speak to no one but Scott King, an investigative journalist, whose Six Stories podcasts have become an internet sensation. King finds himself immersed in an increasingly complex case, interviewing five witnesses and Arla herself, as he questions whether Arlas responsibility for the massacre was a diminished as her legal team made out. As he unpicks the stories, he finds himself thrust into a world of deadly forbidden games, online trolls, and the mysterious black-eyed kids, whose presence seems to extend far beyond the delusions of a murderess Dark, chilling and gripping, Hydra is both a classic murder mystery and an up-to-the-minute, startling thriller, that shines light in places you may never, ever want to see again. ________________ Praise for the Six Stories series Matt Wesolowski brilliantly depicts a desperate and disturbed corner of north-east England in which paranoia reigns and goodness is thwarted an exceptional storyteller' Andrew Michael Hurley Beautifully written, smart, compassionate and scary as hell. Matt Wesolowski is one of the most exciting and original voices in crime fiction Alex North Wonderfully horrifying the suspense crackles James Oswald Original, inventive and dazzlingly clever Fiona Cummins A complex and subtle mystery, unfolding like dark origami to reveal the black heart inside Michael Marshall Smith Endlessly inventive and with literary thrills a-plenty, Matt Wesolowski is boldly carving his own uniquely dark niche in fiction Benjamin Myers Disturbing, compelling and atmospheric, it will terrify and enthral you in equal measure M W Craven Readers of Kathleen Barbers Are You Sleeping and fans of Ruth Ware will enjoy this slim but compelling novel Booklist A relentless and original work of modern rural noir which beguiles and unnerves in equal measure. Matt Wesolowski is a major talent Eva Dolan The very epitome of a must-read Heat Haunting, horrifying, and heartrending. Fans of Arthur Machen, whose unsettling tale The White People provides an epigraph, will want to check this one out Publishers Weekly For those who like the book they curl up with in their favourite slipper socks to generate a powerful sense of unease, and impel them to check all doors are locked and as many lights turned on as possible, Matt Wesolowski has just the formula to meet your self-scaring needs Strong Words.

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

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. THE THIRD INSTALMENT IN THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING DARK ICELAND SERIES OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE With a stalker on the loose and the town of Siglufjoerdur in quarantine, a child goes missing, as Icelandic police officer Ari Thor Arason investigates a cold case of a mysterious death on an isolated fjord. 'Bitingly contemporary in setting and tone' Express 'A modern take on an Agatha Christie-style mystery, as twisty as any slalom.' Ian Rankin 1955.Two young couples move to the uninhabited, isolated fjord of Hedinsfjoerdur. Their stay ends abruptly when one of the women meets her death in mysterious circumstances. The case is never solved. Fifty years later an old photograph comes to light, and it becomes clear that the couples may not have been alone on the fjord after all. In nearby Siglufjoerdur, young policeman Ari Thor tries to piece together what really happened that fateful night, in a town where no one wants to know, where secrets are a way of life. He's assisted by Isrun, a news reporter in Reykjavik, who is investigating an increasingly chilling case of her own. Things take a sinister turn when a child goes missing in broad daylight. With a stalker on the loose, and the town of Siglufjoerdur in quarantine, the past might just come back to haunt them. Haunting, frightening and complex, Rupture is a dark and atmospheric thriller from one of Iceland's foremost 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' Independent 'Jonasson's books have breathed new life into Nordic noir' Jake Kerridge, Sunday Express. 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 three people suffer strokes after seeing dazzling lights over Edinburgh, then awake completely recovered, theyre convinced their ordeal is connected to the alien creature discovered on a nearby beach an adrenaline-soaked, deeply humane, life-affirming first-contact novel from one of Scotlands most revered authors **Selected for BBC 2 Between the Covers 2023** All the drive, curiosity and wonder of his crime and mystery novels science fiction gains a new authorDerek B Miller If you read one life-affirming book this year, make sure its this oneNina Pottell,Prima The main characters, their lives and their struggles, are portrayed very vividly. I was straight into this, just like a thriller Ivo Graham on Between the Covers Connecting will change everything Lennox is a troubled teenager with no family.Ava is eight months pregnant and fleeing her abusive husband.Heather is a grieving mother and cancer sufferer. They dont know each other, but when a meteor streaks over Edinburgh, all three suffer instant, catastrophic strokes. .only to wake up the following day in hospital,miraculously recovered. When news reaches them of an octopus-like creaturewashed up on the shore near where the meteor came to earth, Lennox senses that some extra-terrestrial force is at play. With the help of Ava, Heather and a journalist, Ewan, he rescues the creature they call 'Sandy' and goes on the run. But they arent the only ones with an interest in the alien close behind are Avas husband, the police and a government unit who wants to capture the creature, at all costs. And Sandys arrival may have implications beyond anything anyone could imagine This had all the makings of a film such relatable characters. Writing a story about a mixed-race boy in the care system and two women so brilliantly is so impressive Sunetra Sarker on Between the Covers So readable and accessible I was really rooting for the characters Alan Davies on Between the Covers A gateway book to SciFi I loved it Sara Cox on Between the Covers A sci-fi novel that is as moving as it is magical and mysterious. Doug Johnstone has hit it out of the park againMark Billingham A delicious, demanding departure from Doug JohnstoneVal McDermid Science fiction may be a departure for Johnstone, but hes approached it like the crime thrillers that made his name, prioritising pace, tension and high stakes a plea for empathy, compassion and perspective, and a celebration of our capacity to connect with one another, shot through with vivid characters and a sense of wonder Herald Scotland An entertaining, fast-paced story of first contact well told, with relatable characters and important themes making for an emotionally engaging read Guardian A gloriously hopeful story and a perfect road trip movie just waiting to be made I cant recommend this highly enoughJames Oswald An adrenaline-filled ride of a novel, laced with empathy and understanding for our instinctual need to connect'Rachelle Atalla 'Johnstone's mesmeric story artfully puts Scotland centre stage in a sci-fi drama that is as much about the smallness of mankind and the importance of kinship Pay attention, Steven Spielberg! This could be your next filmMarnie Riches A clever and unusual read I was on a journey with these characters, and completely transfixedSusi Holliday DougJohnstone held me spellbound with this mesmerising tale of wonder and hopeMarion Todd A heart-warming, fast-paced, often tense look at friendships that surpass all boundaries, and an exploration of the very basic need for connection and a place to belong divineJen Meds Book Reviews What readers are saying ***** I wish I could adequately convey how much I loved this book A beautiful story it brought me to tears A masterpiece compassionate, full of love and hope An out-of-this-world, mesmerising first-contact story about the striking importance and impact of true connection Riveting High stakes, high adrenaline and somehow so gentle and moving. This is one of the most beautiful, extraordinary books Ive ever read I dont think Ill ever forget these characters. 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. Three generations of women from the Skelfs family take over the family funeral home and PI businesses in the first book of a taut, gripping page-turning and darkly funny new series. ***Shortlisted for the McIlvanney Prize for Best Scottish Crime Book of the Year*** ***Shortlisted for the Amazon Publishing Capital Crime Awards*** An engrossing and beautifully written tale that bears all the Doug Johnstone hallmarks in its warmth and darkly comic undertonesHerald Scotland Gripping and blackly humorousObserver I was addicted from the first page; gripping, gritty and darkly funny as hellErin Kelly A Dark Mattershowcases a writer at the peak of his powers, except that with every book, Doug Johnstone just gets betterVal McDermid _________________ Meet the Skelfs: well-known Edinburgh family, proprietors of a long-established funeral-home business, and private investigators When patriarch Jim dies, its left to his wife Dorothy, daughter Jenny and granddaughter Hannah to take charge of both businesses, kicking off an unexpected series of events. Dorothy discovers mysterious payments to another woman, suggesting that Jim wasnt the husband she thought he was. Hannahs best friend Mel has vanished from university, and the simple adultery case that Jenny takes on leads to something stranger and far darker than any of them could have imagined. As the women struggle to come to terms with their grief, and the demands of the business threaten to overwhelm them, secrets from the past emerge, which change everything A compelling, tense and shocking thriller and a darkly funny and warm portrait of a family in turmoil,A Dark Matter introduces a cast of unforgettable characters, marking the start of an addictive new series. _________________ A fiendish mystery that is also deeply moving and laced with suitably dark humour set to be one of the books of the yearMark Billingham 'Emotionally complex, richly layered and darkly funny. An addictive blend ofCase HistoriesandSix Feet UnderChris Brookmyre This dark but touching thriller makes for a thoroughly enjoyable slice of Edinburgh noirMary Paulson-Ellis This enjoyable mystery is also a touching and often funny portrayal of grief, as the three tough but tender main characters pick up the pieces and carry on: more, pleaseGuardian A tense ride strong, believable charactersKerry Hudson,Big Issue They are all wonderful characters: flawed, funny, brave and well set up for a series. I wouldnt call him cosy, but theres warmth to Johnstones writingSunday 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 WORLDWIDE When the body of a young woman is found dead beneath the cliffs of the deserted Icelandic village of Kalfshamarvik, Ari Thor Arason uncovers a startling and terrifying connection to an earlier series of deaths, as the killer remains on the loose. 'Jonasson's books have breathed new life into Nordic noir' Sunday Express 'Jonasson skillfully alternates points of view and shifts of time . The action builds to a shattering climax' Publishers Weekly Two days before Christmas, a young woman is found dead beneath the cliffs of the deserted village of Kalfshamarvik. Did she jump, or did something more sinister take place beneath the lighthouse and the abandoned old house on the remote rocky outcrop? With winter closing in and the snow falling relentlessly, Ari Thor Arason discovers that the victim's mother and young sister also lost their lives in this same spot, twenty-five years earlier. As the dark history and its secrets of the village are unveiled, and the death toll begins to rise, the Siglufjordur detectives must race against the clock to find the killer, before another tragedy takes place. Dark, chilling and complex, Whiteout is a haunting, atmospheric and stunningly plotted thriller from one of Iceland's bestselling crime writers. 'Traditional and beautifully finessed .morally more equivocal than most traditional whodunnits, and it offers alluring glimpses of darker, and infinitely more threatening horizons' Andrew Taylor, Independent 'Jonasson has come up with a bleak plot and characters, but his evocation of Iceland's chilly landscape is hard to put down' The Sunday Times Crime Club. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A professional pianist searches for her sister, who disappeared when their parents died, aided by her childhood-care records and a single song that continues to haunt her the exquisite new novel from the author of This Is How We Are Human Utterly beautiful I couldnt put it downIona Gray Louise Beech has a rare talent she doesnt just move the reader, she breaks their heart and mends it again Fiona Cummins The best one yet Im still in tears of heartbreak and joyS E Lynes 'Like the notes of a nocturne,Nothing Elsewill leave you profoundly touched by its beauty'Nydia Hetherington Heather Harris is a piano teacher and professional musician, whose quiet life revolves around music, whose memories centre on a single song that haunts her. A song she longs to perform again. A song she wrote as a child, to drown out the violence in their home. A song she played with her little sister, Harriet. But Harriet is gone she disappeared when their parents died, and Heather never saw her again. When Heather is offered an opportunity to play piano on a cruise ship, she leaps at the chance. Shell read her recently released childhood care records by day searching for clues to her sisters disappearance and play piano by night coming to terms with the truth about a past shes done everything to forget. An exquisitely moving novel about surviving devastating trauma, about the unbreakable bond between sisters,Nothing Elseis also a story of courage and love, and the power of music to transcend and change everything. One of the best writers of her generationJohn Marrs Astory of childhood trauma, survival, the fragility of memory, and of love that survives decades I loved itGill Paul A touching, beautifully written work of literary fiction . pure perfectionMichael Wood 'A beautiful, heartbreaking, uplifting novel'Vikki Patis Another brilliant tale of love and hopeFionnuala Kearney 'Powerful, mesmerising and honest I loved every word'Carol Lovekin A tender and beautiful story about the loving and unbreakable bond between sisters Madeleine Black Wonderful prose Shelleys Book Nook Emotional, poignant, delightful Bobs and Books A masterpiece of emotional artistry, as spectacularly tender as it is disquieting, this book will stay with you long after you finish it Bookly Matters This is another beautiful, lyrically written story, made even more perfect with the musical themes throughout Karen Reads Beautifully written, in that style that is so typical of this author, and which never fails to draw its reader in From Belgium with Booklove Madame Beech has done it again . both touching and heartbreaking Mrs Loves To Read This is such a beautiful book incredibly tender, its like an extended piece of the most beautiful classical music you ever heard Tea Leaves and Reads This is a story, at its root, of love and loss, and lost time, but one that testifies to the power of truth and the endurance of love her best yet Blue Book Balloon. 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 freelance journalist is dragged into a deadly investigation when researching an article on rhino-horn smuggling in South Africa. An unputdownable new thriller from the authors of the critically acclaimed Detective Kubu series. The perfect combination of I dont want it to end and I cant put it down. Great African crime fiction Deon Meyer My favourite writing duo since Ellery Queen Ragnar Jonasson Compelling and deceptively writtenNew York Journal of Books _______________ When freelance journalist, Crystal Nguyen, heads to South Africa, she thinks shell be researching an article on rhino-horn smuggling forNational Geographic, while searching for her missing colleague. But within a week, shes been hunting poachers, hunted by their bosses, and then arrested in connection with a murder. And everyone is after a briefcase full of money that may hold the key to everything Fleeing South Africa, she goes undercover in Vietnam, trying to discover the truth before shes exposed by the local mafia. Discovering the plot behind the money is only half the battle. Now she must convince the South African authorities to take action before its too late. She has a shocking story to tell, if she survives long enough to tell it Fast-paced, relevant and chilling,Dead of Nightis a stunning new thriller that exposes one of the most vicious conflicts on the African continent _______________ Promising series launch.an entertaining page-turner. Readers will look forward to the sequel Publishers Weekly From Minnesota to South Africa to Mozambique to Vietnam, Michael Stanley'sDead of Night is an extraordinary tale of the extreme measures taken to combat international poaching and smuggling C.J. Box As dark as the darkest of Nordic Noir Yrsa Sigurdardottir A wonderful, original voice Peter James Impossible to put down Library Journal. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A young man discovers a family secret that turns his world upside down in this dark, emotive, shocking psychological thriller by number-one bestselling author Michael J. Malone. A tense, immersive thriller that kept me guessing Ian Rankin, author of A Song for the Dark Times Malone is the master of twists, turns and the unexpected, with the skill to keep things grounded. So much so, that the reader can picture themselves in the very circumstances described. Superb storytelling from a master of his craft Herald Scotland Beautiful, lyrical prose takes the reader through a perfectly constructed, often harrowing tale Denzil Meyrick, author of For Any Other Truth _________________ John Dochertys mother has just been taken into a nursing home following a massive stroke and shes unlikely to be able to live independently again. With no other option than to sell the family home, John sets about packing up everything in the house. In sifting through the detritus of his familys past hes forced to revisit, and revise his childhood. For in a box, in the attic, he finds undeniable truth that he had a brother who disappeared when he himself was only a toddler. A brother no one ever mentioned. A brother he knew absolutely nothing about. A discovery that sets John on a journey from which he may never recover. For sometimes in that space where memory should reside there is nothing but silence, smoke and ash. And in the absence of truth, in the absence of a miracle, we turn to prayer. And to violence. Shocking, chilling and heartbreakingly emotive, In the Absence of Miracles is domestic noir at its most powerful, and a sensitively wrought portrait of a family whose shameful lies hide the very darkest of secrets. _________________ With each turn of the page, a more shocking detail is revealed and some of the people John thought might help him are not who they seem The domestic noir tale is one that many families will be able to relate to There is barely enough time to catch your Scotsman Challenging and emotional, In the Absence of Miracles enthrals as it corkscrews to a shocking, yet ultimately rewarding end LoveReading Malones latest is an unsettling, multi-layered and expertly paced domestic noir drama that delves into one familys dark secrets, shame and lies CultureFly Malone is a poet, there are wonderful lyrical passages here and very skilful storytelling. Some issues are not spoken about enough, Malone raises a couple of those issues and sensitively but realistically addresses them New Books Magazine Engrossing, hard-hitting even shocking with a light poetic frosting. Another superb read! Douglas Skelton, author of A Rattle of Bones A chilling tale of secrets, lies and the ultimate betrayal Theresa Talbot, author of The Quiet Ones Emotional. Brave. Dark. Raw. Utterly beautiful Louise Beech, author of This is How We Are Human A breathtakingly good book; powerful yet tender and an emotional master class in how to write about harrowing and difficult issues. An absolute must-read Hair Past a Freckle A very emotional and devastating read I felt richer for having read it Jen Meds Book Reviews. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Daniel and Arora hunt a brutal killer when a shipping container with the bodies of five women is found outside Reykjavik, as Arora continues the search for her missing sister. Book three in the addictive, chilling An Arora Investigation series. Lilja Sigurardottir is good at describing the dark and cold of her native Iceland and making you laugh telling a terrific tale with twist after twist The Times BOOK OF THE MONTH Another action-packed and pacy thriller The writing is crisp and clear, plotting ingenious and characterisation so vividLiz Nugent Icelandic crime queen Lilja Sigurardottir goes from strength to strength, as is proved byWhite as Snow protagonists tackling sub-zero temperatures and baffling crimes Financial Times On a snowy winter morning, an abandoned shipping container is discovered near Reykjavik. Inside are the bodies of five young women one of them barely alive. As Icelandic Police detective Daniel struggles to investigate the most brutal crime of his career, Arora looks into the background of a suspicious man, who turns out to be engaged to Daniel's former wife, and the connections dont stop there Daniel and Aroras cases pit them both against ruthless criminals with horrifying agendas, while Arora persists with her search for her missing sister, Isafold, whose devastating disappearance continues to haunt her. As the temperature drops and the 24-hour darkness and freezing snow hamper their efforts, their investigations become increasingly dangerous for everyone. Atmospheric, twisty and breathtakingly tense,White as Snowis the third instalment in the riveting, award-winning An Arora Investigation series, as crimes committed far beyond Icelands shores come home Shortlisted for The Blood Drop Icelandic Crime Novel of the Year, 2022 Praise for theAn Arora Investigation series: 'Icelandic crime-writing at its finestShari Lapena 'Lilja Sigurdardottir is rapidly becoming my favourite Icelandic writer'The Times 'Chilly and chilling another tense and thrilling read!'Tariq Ashkanani 'The Icelandic scenery and weather are beautifully evoked'Daily Mail A stand-out voice in Iceland Noir'James Oswald 'Sure to please Scandi-noir fans'Publishers Weekly 'So atmospheric'Crime Monthly 'Another bleak, unpredictable classic'Metro 'Tough, uncompromising and unsettling'Val McDermid 'Tense and pacey'Guardian 'Deftly plotted'Financial Times Breathtakingly original'New York Journal of Books 'Taut, gritty and thoroughly absorbing'Booklist 'A stunning addition to the icy-cold crime genre'Foreword Reviews A thrilling ride, super-addictive, fast-paced and atmosphericFrom Belgium with Booklove Another emotional, pacy, tension-filled and highly topical investigationJen Meds Book Reviews. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A faked death, an obsessive stalker, an old man claiming hes being abused by the ghost of his late wife, and a devastating spectre from the past. The Skelfs are back in another warmly funny, explosive thriller, and this time things are more than personal **SHORTLISTED for Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year** A new outing for the Skelfs deserves dancing in the streets of Edinburgh'Val McDermid Tense, funny and deeply movingMark Billingham An engrossing and beautifully written tale that bears all the Doug Johnstone hallmarks in its warmth and darkly comic undertonesHerald Scotland A total delight to be returned to the dark, funny, compulsive world of the Skelfs Johnstone never fails to entertain whilst packing a serious emotional punch. Brilliant!Gytha Lodge _________________________________________ Death is just the beginning The Skelf women live in the shadow of death every day, running the family funeral directors and private investigator business in Edinburgh. But now their own grief interwines with that of their clients, as they are left reeling by shocking past events. A fist-fight by an open grave leads Dorothy to investigate the possibility of a faked death, while a young womans obsession with Hannah threatens her relationship with Indy and puts them both in mortal danger. An elderly man claims hes being abused by the ghost of his late wife, while ghosts of another kind come back to haunt Jenny from the grave pushing her to breaking point. As the Skelfs struggle with increasingly unnerving cases and chilling danger lurks close to home, it becomes clear that grief, in all its forms, can be deadly _________________________________________ The Skelfs keep getting better and better. Compelling and compassionate characters, with a dash of physics and philosophy thrown inAmbrose Parry Expertly written, with poise, insight and compassionMary Paulson-Ellis If you loved Iain Banks, youll devour the Skelfs seriesErin Kelly Dynamic and poignant Johnstone balances the cosmos, music, death and life, and wraps it all in a compelling mysteryMarni Graff Praise for The Skelfs series ***Shortlisted for the McIlvanney Prize for Best Scottish Crime Book of the Year*** ***Shortlisted for Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year*** ***Shortlisted for Amazon Publishing Capital Crime Thriller of the Year*** Hurroo! The Skelfs Edinburgh funeral directors and part-time private eyes are back the persistence of love in the Skelf household, no matter what fate flings at it, is reassuring and life-affirming The Times Book of the Month Told with a wry humour and affection, the novel underlines just how accomplished Johnstone has become Daily Mail `Some of the most unique characters in crime fictionDaily Express This enjoyable mystery is also a touching and often funny portrayal of grief . more, pleaseGuardian Wonderful characters: flawed, funny and braveSunday Times Exceptional a must for those seeking strong, authentic, intelligent female protagonistsPublishers Weekly Gripping and blackly humorousObserver A tense ride strong, believable charactersKerry Hudson,Big Issue The power of this book, though, lies in the warm personalities and dark humour of the Skelfs, and by the end readers will be just as interested in their relationships with each other as the mysteries they are trying to solveScotsman RemarkableSunday Times Keeps you hungry from page to page. A crime reader cant ask anything moreSun A thrilling, atmospheric book, set in the dark streets of Edinburgh. Move over Ian Rankin, Doug Johnstone is coming through!Kate Rhodes An unstoppable, thrilling, bullet train of a book that cleverly weaves in family and intrigue, and has real emotional impact. I totally loved itHelen Fields. 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 young man inherits a vast mansion from an estranged great-uncle, his apparent good fortune sours when unsettling things begin to happen A terrifying psychological thriller cum gothic ghost story from the bestselling author of A Suitable Lie. A beautifully written tale, original, engrossing and scary. Its a wonderful mixture, a psychological thriller with a touch of a ghost story (sort of), a dollop of the supernatural (but not really) and murder (perhaps), told through the vision of a druggie poet who hasnt taken his medicine and is therefore an unreliable witness (or is he?) a dark joy The Times A deeply satisfying readSunday Times A fine, page-turning thrillerDaily Mail _________________ What you see isnt always real Ran McGhies world has been turned upside down. A young, lonely and frustrated writer, and suffering from mental-health problems, he discovers that his long-dead mother was related to one of Glasgows oldest merchant families. Not only that, Ran has inherited Newton Hall, a vast mansion that belonged to his great-uncle, who had been watching from afar as his estranged great-nephew grew up. Entering his new-found home, it seems Great-uncle Alexander has turned it into a temple to the written word the perfect place for poet Ran. But everything is not as it seems. As he explores the Halls endless corridors, Rans grasp on reality appears to be loosening. And then he comes across an ancient lift; and in that lift a mirror. And in the mirror the reflection of a woman. A terrifying psychological thriller with more than a hint of the gothic,House of Spinesis a love letter to the power of books, and a reminder that lust and betrayal can be deadly _________________ Praise for Michael J. Malone: House of Spinesis a gothic ghost story and psychological thriller all rolled into one. Brilliantly creepy, with a dash of Glasgow humour, I couldnt turn the pages fast enough. A spine-tingling treat Lisa Gray,Daily Record From the stunning opening chapter, I was hooked. House of Spines is an intriguing tale with ahaunting, gothic qualitythat compels you to keep reading till the endHoward Linskey At first it seems like a poets paradise, but something sinister lurks within the corridors a MUST READ Daily Express The story twists and feints, pulling us along with it at every turn, the edginess of its central character making every development even more unsettling a chilling read, best savoured late on a dark nightHerald Scotland You might not want to be alone when you read this spine-chilling gothic thriller . As he explores its endless corridors his grip on reality seems to be evaporating in this terrifying exploration of lust and betrayal Sunday Post Prepare to have your marrow well and truly chilled by this deeply creepy Scottish horror A complex and multi-layered story perfect for a wintry nightSunday Mirror Beautifully crafted and colourfully descriptive keeps the reader gripped by an uneasy presence, a chill, literally, down the spine Undiscovered Scotland Malone is a massive talent get on board now so you can brag you were reading his books long before the rest of the world Luca Veste Vivid, visceral and compulsive Ian Rankin A terrific read I read it in one sitting Martina Cole A deeply personal thriller that will keep the reader turning those pages, with twists and turns designed to keep the heart pumping Russel D. McLean. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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

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

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. When volcanologist Surtsey finds her married lover dead, she pockets his phone and makes the fatal decision to keep her discovery secret but someone has been watching A cracking and highly original thriller Mark Billingham You dont read Fault Lines so much as you white-knuckle your way through its twists and turns Megan Abbott A superb, highly original psychological chiller Steve Cavanagh ____________________ In a reimagined contemporary Edinburgh, where a tectonic fault has opened up to produce a new volcano in the Firth of Forth, and where tremors are an everyday occurrence, volcanologist Surtsey makes a shocking discovery. On a clandestine trip to new volcanic island The Inch, to meet Tom, her lover and her boss, she finds his lifeless body, and makes the fatal decision to keep their affair, and her discovery, a secret. Desperate to know how he died, but also terrified shell be exposed, Surtseys life quickly spirals into a nightmare when someone makes contact someone who claims to know what shes done ____________________ An explosive thriller Daily Record A cracking-good thriller with some seriously good writing and some beautifully designed characters Heres a writer pushing the thriller envelope, giving the reader not just a good novel, but also a unique oneDavid Pitt,Booklist Novel and elegant it is the books thought-provoking and heart-breaking moments that carry the reader through the story and which resonate most at the endScotsman Both a meditation on the volatility of human nature and a gripping thriller with plenty of twists and turns An original and addictive thriller,as intelligent as it is shockingForeword Reviews Richly characterised, beautifully crafted, this is a book that you truly inhabit Emma Kavanagh Scotlands truest exponent of noir Chris Brookmyre 'A subtly off-kilter speculative thriller that builds to a truly explosive ending Eva Dolan A pacey, gripping read Louise Voss Sexy, fearless and addictive Helen FitzGerald Johnstone weaves his compelling and original tale with great skill and elegance from the gripping beginning to a tense and explosive ending' Amanda Jennings Brilliantly unputdownable Martyn Waites Superb Luca Veste Blending powerful imagination and plotting, this is the work of a writer at the top of his game Stuart Neville Plays with every single emotion Susi Holliday This had me hooked from the first page Cass Green Poignant, gripping and packed with seismic shocks Paddy Magrane Incisive, intelligent and imaginative Michael J. Malone I was completely swept away Caroline Mitchell Hits you lie a seismic shock Douglas Skelton Grabs you by the throat in the first chapter Neil Broadfoot. 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. Married couple Jack and Ali Gardiner move to a self-sufficient commune in the English Fens, desperate for fresh start. The local village is known for the witches who once resided there and Rosalind House, where the commune has been established, is a former psychiatric home, with a disturbing history. When Jack and Ali arrive, a chain of unexpected and unexplained events is set off, and it becomes clear that they are not all that they seem. As the residents become twitchy, and the villagers suspicious, events from the past come back to haunt them, and someone is seeking retribution At once an unnerving locked-room mystery, a chilling thriller and a dark and superbly wrought ghost story, The Lingering is an exceptionally plotted, terrifying and tantalisingly twisted novel by one of the most exciting authors in the genre. `Quirky and cleverly plotted Sunday Mirror `Dark and satisfying Daily Mail `A compulsive read until the final, breathtaking page Elizabeth Haynes `A forceful, gripping story that builds and builds the suspense until the stunning ending, which will leave readers gasping Random Things Through My Letterbox `A must-read Steve Cavanagh. 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 Lynns husband is diagnosed with early-onset dementia, strange things start to happen things that cant be explained and her perfect world starts to crumble Unputdownable, Hitchcockian domestic noir from number-one bestselling author Louise Voss. The slow reveals and hints at the darkness to come make it impossible to put down Sarah Pinborough A brilliant tale of deception with a twist that took my breath away Mark Edwards Brilliantly unsettling Jane Casey ____________________ Lynn Naismith gave up the job she loved when she married Ed, the love of her life, but it was worth it for the happy years they enjoyed together. Now, ten years on, Ed has been diagnosed with early-onset dementia, and things start to happen; things more sinister than missing keys and lost words. As some memories are forgotten, others, long buried, begin to surface and Lynns perfect world begins to crumble. But is it Eds mind playing tricks, or hers? ____________________ A disturbing, brilliant tale of lies and psychological manipulation Kate Rhodes Tense, super-twisty and well-written Amanda Jennings A cracking page-turner that sucks you straight into the dark heart of human behaviour Marnie Riches Completely gripping Cass Green An addictive thriller with a damaged and relatable heroine at its center,The Old Youis an original novel that is both shocking and touching Foreword Reviews Twists, turns and stabs you in the heart. It deserves to be huge Martyn Waites I was guessing right to the end Katerina Diamond Cleverly plotted and beautifully executed Susi Holliday Poignant, clever and terrifically tense William Shaw A must-read for all psychological thriller fans Steph Broadribb A twisty, thrilling read with engaging and complex characters! Sarah Ward Kept me up way past my bedtime really original and compelling Howard Linskey Exceptionally clever, intriguing and mysterious this is how a psychological crime thriller should be written Random Things through My Letterbox Gripping and twisty Mel McGrath An expert piece of contrivancePublishers Weekly Ingeniously plotted and totally addictive Paddy Magrane A masterclass in how to write an accomplished, clever and slick domestic noir characters that are believable, secrets that are merely hinted at and twists that are genuinely jaw-dropping without being absurd Beverley Has Read. 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 hunt for a serial killer takes criminal profiler Emily Roys and true-crime writer Alexis Castells from London to Sweden, and back into the past, to Buchenwald Concentration Camp, in the first instalment an addictive, award-winning new series from the Queen of French Noir ***Winner of Balai de la Decouverte andNouvelle Plume dArgent Awards*** ***International Number One Bestseller*** Dark, oppressive and bloody, but its also thought-provoking, compelling and very movingMetro Gustawssons writing is so vivid, its electrifying. Utterly compellingPeter James A bold and intelligent readLaura Wilson,Guardian ___________________ Evil remembers Falkenberg, Sweden. The mutilated body of talented young jewellery designer, Linnea Blix, is found in a snow-swept marina. Hampstead Heath, London. The body of a young boy is discovered with similar wounds to Linnea's. Buchenwald Concentration Camp, 1944. In the midst of the hell of the Holocaust, Erich Hebner will do anything to see himself as a human again. Are the two murders the work of a serial killer, and how are they connected to shocking events at Buchenwald? Emily Roy, a profiler on loan to Scotland Yard from the Canadian Royal Mounted Police, joins up with Linnea's friend, French true-crime writer Alexis Castells, to investigate the puzzling case. They travel between Sweden and London, and then deep into the past, as a startling and terrifying connection comes to light. ___________________ A terrific, original duo The Times Multi-layered, superbly plotted, brimming with mystery, tension and bone-chilling violence, and with two very different but equally fascinating lead female characters, Block 46 is not for the squeamish or faint-hearted this is a book that has the power to shock and the artistry to impress long after the last page has turned Lancashire Post Utterly compelling Womans Own A bold and audacious debut from a very talented writer. Heralds the beginning of a thrilling new series R J Ellory Viscerally brutal yet delicately beautiful, like blood spatter on fresh snow. An unbelievable debut Matt Wesolowski A truly unique and chilling blend of Nordic Noirs dark atmosphere gritty, bone-chilling, and harrowing its not for the faint of heart, and not to be missedCrime by the Book A real page-turner, I loved it Martina Cole A great serial-killer thriller with a nice twist first rate James Oswald Cleverly plotted, simply excellent Ragnar Jonasson A must-read Daily Express Theres a touch of Hannibal Lector in this one, and the final plot twists are harsh and sudden. Youll want to double check the door locks and keep a few extra lights on, as you read the suspense is brutal Kingdom 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. Recently widowed and caring for his young son, Andy Boyd thinks his life is over, until he meets the beautiful, enigmatic Anna. And that was his first mistake A startling, emotive and stark psychological thriller from one of Scotlands bestselling crime writers A stark, gripping storylineScots 'Strong female characters, honest, pithy dialogue and ever-present empathy for the victims make this a deeply satisfying readSunday Times Vivid, visceral and compulsive Ian Rankin _________________ Some secrets should never be kept Andy Boyd thinks he is the luckiest man alive. Widowed with a young child, after his wife dies in childbirth, he is certain that he will never again experience true love. Then he meets Anna. Feisty, fun and beautiful, shes his perfect match and she loves his son like he is her own. When Andy ends up in the hospital on his wedding night, he receives his first clue that Anna is not all that she seems. Desperate for that happy-ever-after, he ignores it. A dangerous mistake that could cost him everything. A brave, deeply moving, page-turning psychological thriller,A Suitable Liemarks a stunning departure for one of Scotlands finest crime writers, exploring the lengths people will go to hide their deepest secrets, even if it kills them _________________ Malone tackles the taboo subject of female violence against men with insight and compassion (for Anna is no one-dimensional witch), while creating all the hallmarks of a fine, page-turning psychological thrillerDaily Mail A mystery involving some disturbing account anomalies at Andys bank is appropriately overshadowed by Malones painful depiction of a man in turmoilPublishers Weekly 'Its a tough high-wire act, balancing believability with surprise, but the author pulls it off with aplomb. Excellent stuff Doug Johnstone,The Big Issue Disturbing but compulsive I loved it Martina Cole Bristling with unease, this is domestic noir at its very darkest, twisting the marriage thriller into a new and troubling shape Eva Dolan A deeply personal thriller that will keep the reader turning those pages, with twists and turns designed to keep the heart pumping Russel D. McLean A tightly wound page-turner with real emotional punch Rod Reynolds A dark and unnerving psychological thriller that draws you deep into the lives of the characters and refuse to let go Caroline Mitchell A chilling tale of the unexpected that journeys right into the dark heart of domesticity Marnie Riches Emotionally intelligent and engaging Caro Ramsay A story that I wont forget in a hurry. Malone is a massive talent Luca Veste A disturbing and realistic portrayal of domestic noir with a twist a shocking yet compelling read Mel Sherratt Malone perfectly balances storytelling with a brutal commentary on a dysfunctional relationship Sarah Ward. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The international bestselling godfather of Nordic Noir takes on one of the most horrific periods of modern history, in a stunning standalone thriller NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER **SHORTLISTED FOR THE PETRONA AWARD FOR BEST SCANDINAVIAN CRIME NOVEL** **LONGLISTED FOR THE CWA INTERNATIONAL DAGGER**` ____________________ The Courier is a stylish stand-alone thriller from the godfather of Scandi noir Ola Dahl ratchets up the tension from the first pages and never lets go The Times Absorbing, heart-rending and perfectly plotted. Kjell Ola Dahls The Courier passes seamlessly from the present to the dark past of WWII. Fabulous! Denzil Meyrick Cleverly braiding together past and present, the who and why of murder and betrayal are unpicked. The detail is impressive Daily Mail ____________________ In 1942, Jewish courier Ester is betrayed, narrowly avoiding arrest by the Gestapo. In a great haste, she escapes to Sweden, saving herself. Her family in Oslo, however, is deported to Auschwitz. In Stockholm, Ester meets the resistance hero, Gerhard Falkum, who has left his little daughter and fled both the Germans and allegations that he murdered his wife, Ase, who helped Ester get to Sweden. Their burgeoning relationship ends abruptly when Falkum dies in a fire. And yet, twenty-five years later, Falkum shows up in Oslo. He wants to reconnect with his daughter. But where has he been, and what is the real reason for his return? Ester stumbles across information that forces her to look closely at her past, and to revisit her war-time training to stay alive Written with Dahl's trademark characterization and elegant plotting, The Courier sees the hugely respected godfather of Nordic Noir at his best, as he takes on one of the most horrific periods of modern history, in an exceptional, shocking thriller. ____________________ A dark but richly described backdrop and a relentless, underlying tension drive this sad story to its bittersweet conclusion. Fans of Nordic noir will be satisfied Publishers Weekly Skilfully juggling three Oslo timelines in 1942, 1967 and 2015 Dahl starts his story with Germanys occupation of Norway and the work of those who tried to resist, then brings his characters forward to a post-war unravelling of what really happened in those dangerous days and the traumatic rewriting of personal stories The Times A fascinating, intricate, provocative read, set in motion by events in 1942, and brilliantly highlighting human need and emotions The Courier sent a shiver coursing through me, it is a truly eloquent and rewarding tale, and oh that ending! LoveReading Written with Dahls trademark characterisation and clever plotting, The Courier sees one of Norways most critically acclaimed authors at his best This stunning and compelling wartime thriller is reminiscent of the writing of John Le Carre and William Boyd New Books Magazine Kjell Ola Dahls novels are superb. If you havent read one, you need to right now William Ryan The kind of masterful, detailed plotting that Dahl is known for the power of The Courier is how Dahl has given a complex, human face to such an inhuman tragedy 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. A young woman is forced to question everything she thought she knew, when a family tragedy leads to a series of startling revelations and dark secrets. A stunning and emotive psychological thriller from the bestselling author of The Cliff House and The Storm. Beautiful, seamless writing, Jennings has a magic warmth and addictive quality that keeps you reading on and on Lucy Atkins Hauntingly beautiful Clare Mackintosh Thoughtful, atmospheric and deeply immersive, it wields an almost mesmeric power over the reader Hannah Beckerman A perfect life until she discovered it wasnt her own. A tragic family event reveals devastating news that rips apart Bellas comfortable existence. Embarking on a personal journey to uncover the truth, she faces a series of traumatic discoveries that take her to the ruggedly beautiful Cornish coast, where hidden truths, past betrayals and a 25-year-old mystery threaten not just her identity, but also her life. Chilling, complex and profoundly moving, In Her Wake is a gripping psychological thriller that questions the nature of family and reminds us that sometimes the most shocking crimes are committed closest to home. A gripping concept powers this emotional, sinuous thriller in which one womans life is played out against what might have been Fanny Blake, Woman & Home Heartbreaking and emotionally stunning one of the most mature genre novels Ive read for a long time Scottish Herald This mesmerising and haunting thriller is a true literary beauty Heat Delicately weaves loss and grief in a very human story with a strong heart Sarah Hilary Enough twists and turns to give you whiplash Tammy Cohen A writer of rare and exceptional talent Steve Cavanagh A gripping and powerful read will keep you turning the pages Simon Kernick Beautifully written and emotionally charged, Amanda Jennings has created compelling exploration of self, memory and the slippery bonds that tie a family together Eva Dolan An assured, evocative, rites of passage tale that will captivate readers of psychological suspense Mari Hannah I have fallen head over heels in love with this compelling and beautiful book. Already one of my favourite authors, Amanda Jennings has created something outstanding one of my favourite reads of all time Louise Douglas Moving, perceptive and beautifully written story with a devastating conclusion that will stay with you Howard Linskey Gripping and hauntingly beautiful, with a totally unexpected twist in the tail, In Her Wake is simply brilliant I loved it Jenny Ashcroft A beautifully written, emotionally charged novel that stays with you long after you read the last page Jane Isaac A haunting and compelling read, charged with perfectly observed emotion and a poetic gift for language Iona Grey One of those novels that you know is going to stay with you for a very long time after you finish it Louise VossMesmerising storytelling Mel Sherratt Amanda Jennings propels herself into my list of favourite writers Luca Veste. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.