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Paperback. Condición: Fine. The death of a woman whose body was found in an Oslo dumpster has eerie similarities to a cold case in northern Norway, prompting the Oslo Detectives to launch an investigation that soon becomes personal **Winner of the Riverton Award** **Shortlisted for the Glass Key Award** **Shortlisted for the Martin Beck Award** **Winner of the Brage Literary Award** A masterclass in plotting, atmosphere and character that finely balances shocking twists with the coppers complicated personal lives The Times 'Dahl has an international reputation for skilfully plotted police procedurals that are drenched in the minutiae of detection. This is a fine example of his talent, featuring two of his most famous detectives If you have never sampled Dahl, now is the time to tryDaily Mail Skilfully orchestrated tension Barry Forshaw,Independent ____________________ When the body of a woman turns up in a dumpster, scalded and wrapped in plastic, Inspector Frank Frlich is shocked to discover that he knows her and their recent meetings may hold the clue to her murder. As he begins to learn more about the tragic events surrounding her death, Frlichs colleague Gunnarstranda deals with a disturbingly similar cold case involving the murder of a young girl in northern Norway. An unsettling number of coincidences emerge, and Frlich is forced to look into his own past to find the answers and to catch the killer before he strikes again. Dark, brooding and utterly chilling,Faithlessis a breath-taking and atmospheric page-turner that marks the return of an internationally renowned and award-winning series, from one of the fathers of Nordic Noir. ____________________ A chilling novel about betrayal, written in a hard-boiled style Sunday Times Dark, stylish and suspenseful,Faithlessis the perfect example of why Nordic Noir has become such a popular genreReaders Digest If you want your worst fears about what goes on inside a cop's mind confirmed, meet Kjell Ola Dahl's Oslo sleuths, Gunnarstranda and Frlich impossible to put downGuardian I have read many clever and thrilling crime novels through my life, but often they have nothing to do with real life. If I dont believe in them, they dont impress me. But when Kjell Ola Dahl tells his stories, I believe every single wordKarin Fossum Fans of procedurals will snap this one upKirkus Reviews A formidable talentBooklist Superb utterly convincing Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW Kjell Ola Dahls novels are superb. If you havent read one yet, you need to right now William Ryan.

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

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. With her lover, JT, behind bars and heading for death row, single-mother Florida bounty-hunter Lori Anderson takes on an off-the-books job that could threaten everything A real crackerMark Billingham My kind of bookLee Child LikeMidnight Run, but much darker really, really goodIan Rankin A web of lies. A killer on the run. An impossible choice Single-mother Florida bounty hunter Lori Andersons got an ocean of trouble on her hands. Her daughter Dakota is safe, but the little girls cancer is threatening a comeback, and Lori needs JT Dakotas daddy and the man who taught Lori everything alive and kicking.Problem is, hes behind bars, and heading for death row. Desperate to save him, Lori does a deal, taking on off-the-books job from shady FBI agent Alex Monroe. Bring back on-the-run felon, Gibson The Fish Fletcher, and JT walks free.This is one job shes got to get right, or shell lose everything Breathlessly paced, and bursting with high-voltage action and edge-of-your-seat jeopardy,Deep Blue Troubleis the unmissable next instalment of the Lori Anderson series, featuring one of the most memorable and fearless female characters in crime fiction. Praise for the Lori Anderson Series This is romping entertainment that moves faster than a bulletJake Kerridge,Sunday Express If you like your action to race away at full tilt, then this whirlwind of a thriller is a mustDeirdre OBrien,Sunday People Stripper-turned-bounty hunter Lori, with her sickly young daughter in tow, gets into high-octane escapes when she sets out to bring her former lover and mentor to justice. LivelySunday Times The non-stop twists and turns draw in readers like a magnet and keep them hooked to the action right up to the emotional conclusionBurnley Gazette Sultry and suspenseful, it marks a welcome first vow for an exceptional new voiceGood Reading Magazine Gripping, entertaining and utterly addictive, this is a cracking start to an enthralling new crime seriesLancashire Evening Post Suspense, action, romance, danger and a plot that will keep you reading into the wee small hours. I loved itLisa Gray,Daily Record Fresh, fast and zinging with energySunday Mirror Readers will cheer her every step of the wayPublishers Weekly A whole hell of a lot of funNew Books Magazine Fresh, compelling and beautifully written S.J.I. Holliday Fast-paced, engaging and hugely entertainingSimon Toyne Brilliant and paceySteve Cavanagh Excitement and exhilaration flies off every pageDavid Young A hell of a thrillerMason Cross A series that will run and runHoward Linskey A blistering debutNeil Broadfoot If you love romantic suspense, youll love this rideAlexandra Sokoloff Deft and assuredChris Whitaker A stunning debut from a major new talentZoe Sharp Delivers thrills at breakneck paceMarnie Riches One of my favourite debut novels for a long, long timeLuca Veste A gritty debut that will appeal to Sue Grafton fansCaroline Green Great action scenes and great atmosphereC.J. Carver Crazy good full-tilt action and a brilliant cast of charactersYrsaSigurardottir Quite simply one of the best debut novels I have ever read Angela Marsons. 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. Condición: 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. Condición: 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. Condición: Fine. On the shores of a tranquil fjord in Northern Iceland, a man is brutally beaten to death on a bright summer's night. As the 24-hour light of the arctic summer is transformed into darkness by an ash cloud from a recent volcanic eruption, a young reporter leaves Reykajvik to investigate on her own, unaware that an innocent person's life hangs in the balance. Ari Thor Arason and his colleagues on the tiny police force in Siglufjoerdur struggle with an increasingly perplexing case, while their own serious personal problems push them to the limit. As silent, unspoken horrors from the past threaten them all, and the darkness deepens, it's a race against time to find the killer before someone else dies. Dark, terrifying and complex, Blackout is an exceptional, atmospheric thriller from one of Iceland's finest crime writers. `Jonasson's books have breathed new life into Nordic Noir' Jake Kerridge, Sunday Express `A distinctive blend of Nordic Noir and Golden Age detective fiction . economical and evocative prose, as well as some masterful prestidigitation' Laura Wilson, Guardian `Jonasson's writing is a masterful reinvention of the Golden Age classic style, both contemporary and timeless . enclosed by the poetic beauty of the location' Crime Review `A classic crime story seen through a uniquely Icelandic lens . first rate and highly recommended' Lee Child 'A modern take on an Agatha Christie-style mystery, as twisty as any slalom.' Ian Rankin.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The discovery of a human foot in an Edinburgh park, the inexplicable circumstances of a dying woman, and the missing daughter of Jennys violent ex-husband present the Skelf women with their most challenging and deadly cases yet Book THREE in the addictive The Skelfs series! Simply stunning. Tense, funny and deeply movingMark Billingham If you loved Iain Banks, youll devour the Skelfs seriesErin Kelly Nobody portrays modern Edinburgh better than Doug Johnstone.The Great Silencespeaks volumes about the power of storyVal McDermid ______________ Keeping on top of the family funeral directors and private-investigation businesses is no easy task for the Skelf women, and when matriarch Dorothy discovers a human foot while walking the dog, a perplexing case presents itself with potentially deadly results. Daughter Jenny and grand-daughter Hannah have their hands full too: The mysterious circumstances of a dying woman lead them into an unexpected family drama, Hannah's new astrophysicist colleague claims he's receiving messages from outer space, and the Skelfs' teenaged lodger has yet another devastating experience. Nothing is clear as the women are immersed ever deeper in their most challenging cases yet. But when the daughter of Jennys violent and fugitive ex-husband goes missing without trace and a wild animal is spotted roaming Edinburgh's parks, real danger presents itself, and all three Skelfs are in peril. Taut, dark, warmly funny and unafraid to ask big questions of us all The Great Silenceis the much-anticipated third instalment in the addictive, unforgettable Skelfs series, and the stakes are higher than ever. ______________ This is their third outing and the stories get better each time Told with a wry humour and affection, the novel underlines just how accomplished Johnstone has become Daily Mail The power of this book 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 TimesCrime Club STAR PICK Keeps you hungry from page to page. A crime reader cant ask anything moreThe Sun Mysteries aplenty a poignant reflection on grief and the potential for healing that lies within us all. A proper treatMary Paulson-Ellis A thrilling, atmospheric book, set in the dark streets of Edinburgh. That great city really came alive for me in this gripping tale. 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 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 The Skelfs series has been: ***Shortlisted for the McIlvanney Prize for Best Scottish Crime Book of the Year*** ***Longlisted for Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year*** ***Shortlisted for Amazon Publishing Capital Crime Thriller of the Year***. 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. Condición: Very Good. Carrie's best friend has an accident and can no longer make the round-the world trip they'd planned together, so Carrie decides to go it alone. Violet is also travelling alone, after splitting up with her boyfriend in Thailand. She is also desperate for a ticket on the Trans-Siberian Express, but there is nothing available. When the two women meet in a Beijing Hotel, Carrie makes the impulsive decision to invite Violet to take her best friend's place. Thrown together in a strange country, and the cramped cabin of the train, the women soon form a bond. But as the journey continues, through Mongolia and into Russia, things start to unravel - because one of these women is not who she claims to be . A tense and twisted psychological thriller about obsession, manipulation and toxic friendships, VIOLET also reminds us that there's a reason why mother told us not to talk to strangers . The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. When an old man is run over and killed by a Hungarian au pair, Finnish police investigator Anna Fekete soon realizes that there is more than meets the eye and a lot more at stake. The international, bestselling Anna Fekete series continues ***Shortlisted for the Petrona Award for Best Scandinavian Crime Novel of the Year*** ***Shortlisted for the Glass Key Award for Best Nordic Crime Novel*** ***Winner of the Best Finnish Crime Novel of the Year*** Tough and powerful crime fiction Publishers Weekly 'Dark-souled but clear-eyed, Kati Hiekkapeltos edgy, powerful novels grip your throat and squeeze your heart. Addictive A J Finn, author ofThe Woman in the Window 'A gut-punch of a bookMetro When an old man is found dead on the road seemingly run over by a Hungarian au pair police investigator Anna Fekete is certain that there is more to the incident than meets the eye. As she begins to unravel an increasingly complex case, shes led on a deadly trail where illegal immigration, drugs and, ultimately, murder threaten not only her beliefs, but her life. Annas partner Esko is entrenched in a separate but equally dangerous investigation into the activities of an immigrant gang, where deportation orders and raids cause increasing tension and result in desperate measures by gang members and the police themselves. Then a bloody knife is found in the snow, and the two cases come together in ways that no one could have predicted. As pressure mounts, it becomes clear that having the law on their side may not be enough for Anna and Esko. Chilling, disturbing and terrifyingly believable,The Defencelessis an extraordinary, vivid and gripping thriller by one of the most exciting new voices in crime fiction. 'Finnish Kati Hiekkapelto deserves her growing reputation as her individual writing identity is subtly unlike that of her colleagues' Barry Forshaw,Financial Times There is something fresh and slightly subversive about Hiekkapeltos writing in The Defenceless. there is something of that restless energy here, a nod to anti-authoritarian and countercultural ideas that makes the novel stand out from the pack Doug Johnstone,The Big Issue A taut and provocative thriller with a raging social conscience cements Kati Hiekkapeltos position as one of Scandi-noirs most exciting and important new voices Eva Dolan Compelling, assured and gutsy a gripping and stimulating read LoveReading An edgy and insightful chiller with a raw and brooding narrative. Skilfully plotted and beautifully written, Hiekkapelto has given us an excellent and suspenseful crime novel Craig Robertson 'A beautifully written and many-layered mystery novel that illuminates the dangers of prejudice, while still providing a major thrill ride' Mystery Scene Magazine A writer willing to take risks with her work Sarah Ward Seriously good! The taut elegance of the writing brilliantly contrasts the grit of the subject matter. Kati Hiekkapelto is the real deal Anya Lipska. 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. Condición: 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 remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condición: 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. Condición: Very Good. Bobby and Joeys new mobile disco business seems like the answer to everything, until they lock horns with the local gangster First in the critically acclaimed, hilarious and heartbreaking Disco Days Trilogy, by one of Scotlands finest writers. ***Longlisted for the Authors Club First Novel Award*** This is a book that might just make you cry like nobodys watching Iain MacLeod,Sunday Mail Ross creates beautifully rounded characters full of humanity and perhaps most of all, hope. It will make you laugh. It will make you cry. It s rude, keenly observed and candidly down to earthLiam Rudden, Scotsman Warm, funny and evocative Chris Brookmyre Early in the decade that taste forgot, Fat Franny Duncan is on top of the world. He is the undoubted King of the Ayrshire Mobile Disco scene, controlling and ruling the competition with an iron fist. But the future is uncertain. A new partnership is coming and is threatening to destroy the big mans empire. Bobby Cassidy and Joey Miller have been best mates since primary school. Joey is an idealist; Bobby just wants to get laid and avoid following his brother Gary to the Falklands. A partnership in their new mobile disco venture seems like the answer to everything. The Last Days of Discois about family, music, small-time gangsters and the fear of being sent to the Falklands by the biggest gangster of them all. Witty, energetic and entirely authentic, its also heartbreakingly honest, weaving together tragedy and comedy with an uncanny and unsettling elegance. A simply stunning debut. Crucially Ross's novel succeeds in balancing light and dark, in that it can leap smoothly from brutal social realism to laugh-out-loud humour within a few sentencesPress & Journal More than just a nostalgic recreation of the author's youth, it's a compassionate, affecting story of a family in crisis at a time of upheaval and transformation, when disco wasn't the only thing whose days were numbered'Herald Scotland Theres a bittersweet poignancy to David F. Rosss debut novel,The Last Days of DiscoEdinburgh Evening News Full of comedy, pathos and great tunes Hardeep Singh Kohli Dark, hilarious and heartbreaking Muriel Gray Captures the time, the spirit I loved it John Niven If I saw that in a store I would buy it without even looking at what was inside Irvine Welsh Like the vinyl that crackles off every page,The Last Days of Discois as warm and authentic as Roddy Doyle at his very bestNick Quantrill. 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. Condición: Fine. 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.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Single-mother Florida bounty-hunter Lori Anderson returns in another nail-biting, high-voltage read. When Lori is kidnapped, and her family threatened, she has 48 hours to save them . or lose everything. 'A real cracker' Mark Billingham 'My kind of book' Lee Child 'Like Midnight Run, but much darker . really, really good' Ian Rankin _________________ A price on her head. A secret worth dying for. 48 hours to expose the truth. Single-mother bounty-hunter Lori Anderson finally has her family back together, but her new-found happiness is shattered when she's snatched by the Miami Mob - and they want her dead. Rather than a bullet, they offer her a job: find the Mob's 'numbers man' who's in protective custody after being forced to turn federal witness against them. If Lori succeeds, they'll wipe the slate clean and the price on her head - and those of her family - will be removed. If she fails, they die. With North due in court in 48 hours, Lori sets off across Florida, racing against the clock to find him and save her family. Only in this race the prize is more deadly - and the secret she shares with JT more dangerous - than she ever could have imagined. In this race only the winner gets out alive. _________________ 'Fresh, fast and zinging with energy' Sunday Mirror 'Romping entertainment that moves faster than a bullet' Sunday Express 'Lori thinks with viper-like speed, speaks with strength and acts from her gut. Steph Broadribb has constructed a thoroughly believable world full of substantial yet flawed characters. I quite simply love this series, I leap in with total faith and just let myself go. Deep Dirty Truth is a thrilling, assertive and energetic read' LoveReading 'Sharp, thrilling and one hell of a ride. This series just gets better and better!' Chris Whitaker 'Brilliant and pacey' Steve Cavanagh 'Perfect for fans of Lee Child and Janet Evanovich' Alex Caan 'Broadribb's writing is fresh and vivid, crackling with life . an impressive thriller, the kind of book that comfortably sits alongside seasoned pros' Crime Watch 'Stylish with an original take on the lone wolf/bounty hunter theme. This is a novel alive with tension and intriguing twists. . There's a good deal of wit at the expense of the complacent, anachronistic, loud mouthed quick-fisted mobsters. Just a whole hell of a lot of fun' New 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. Condición: Very Good. Running private-investigator and funeral-home businesses means trouble is never far away, and the Skelf women take on their most perplexing, chilling cases yet in Book Two of the darkly funny, devastatingly tense and addictive Skelfs series! ***Longlisted for Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year*** Compelling, compassionate just brilliant. This series gets better with every book. I cannot get enough of the SkelfsMark Billingham Brilliantly drawn and blackly comicHerald Scotland Confirms the Skelfs as a classic crime clan. I cant wait for the next oneErin Kelly I LOVE the Skelfs The only problem withThe Big Chillis that youll devour it so fast youll feel as bereft as one of the Skelfs clients. Doug Johnstone has murdered sleepVal McDermid ____________________ Haunted by their past, the Skelf women are hoping for a quieter life. But running both a funeral directors and a private investigation business means trouble is never far away, and when a car crashes into the open grave at a funeral that matriarch Dorothy is conducting, she cant help looking into the dead drivers shadowy life. While Dorothy uncovers a dark truth at the heart of Edinburgh society, her daughter Jenny and granddaughter Hannah have their own struggles. Jennys ex-husband Craig is making plans that could shatter the Skelf womens lives, and the increasingly obsessive Hannah has formed a friendship with an elderly professor that is fast turning deadly. But something even more sinister emerges when a drumming student of Dorothys disappears and suspicion falls on her parents. The Skelf women find themselves sucked into an unbearable darkness but could the real threat be to themselves? Following three women as they deal with the dead, help the living and find out who they are in the process,The Big ChillfollowsA Dark Matter, book one in the Skelfs series, which reboots the classic PI novel while asking the big existential questions, all with a big dose of pitch-black humour. ____________________ Exceptional Johnstone seamlessly presents their stories with depth, elegance, and a delicate touch of wry humor as they get difficult jobs done with grace and kindness. This is a must for those seeking strong, authentic, intelligent female protagonistsPublishers Weekly Emotionally complex, richly layered and darkly funny. An addictive blend ofCase HistoriesandSix Feet UnderChris Brookmyre Johnstones intuitive depiction of this trinity of resilient women is never less than flawless, in this tale punctuated by emotional depth and moments of dark humour.Raven Crime Reads Praise for The Skelfs series ***Shortlisted for the McIlvanney Prize for Best Scottish Crime Book of the Year*** 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 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. Condición: 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. Condición: 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. Condición: Very Good. Detective Morales becomes immersed in a chilling case set on the icy seas of Quebecs remote Magdalen Islands, in the midst of a brutal seal hunt. A breathtaking, atmospheric, race-against-the-clock thriller **Number One bestseller in Canada** **Shortlisted for the Crime Writers of Canada Award for Best French Crime Book** 'A shocking, exquisitely plotted mystery set in the brutal seas off Quebec. The writing is sublime you can feel the sting of salt on your cheeks' Gill Paul Detective fiction [with] a dreamily poetic cast Sunday Times 'Unique, stylish Canadian Noir absolutely superb' Kjell Ola Dahl _________________________________________ Theres only one thing more deadly than the storm Fisheries officer Simone Lord is transferred to Quebecs remote Magdalen Islands for the winter, and at the last minute ordered to go aboard a trawler braving a winter storm for the traditional grey seal hunt, while all of the other boats shelter onshore. Detective Sergeant Joaquin Morales is on a cross-country boat trip down the St Lawrence River, accompanied by Nadine Lauzon, a forensic psychologist working on the case of a savagely beaten teenager with Morales old team in Montreal. When it becomes clear that Simone is in grave danger aboard the trawler, the two cases converge, with startling, terrifying consequences for everyone involved The award-winning author ofThe Coral Bridereturns with an atmospheric, race-against-the-clock thriller set on the icy seas in the midst of a brutal seal hunt, where nothing is as it seems and absolutely no one can be trusted. For fans of Louise Penny, Ann Cleeves, Emma Stonex and Annie Proulx _________________________________________ From the very beginning I had a feeling of tragic inevitability the sense of isolation, both physical and emotional, pours from every page Jen Meds Book Reviews Beautiful prose, simple yet powerful, and a boatload of suspense an absolute winner From Belgium with Booklove Thrums with rhythm and tears at the heart the best Detective Morales yet Live & Deadly What Readers are saying ***** Breathlessly gripping Masterful storytelling The suspense is palpable If you like Louise Pennys Armand Gamache series, youll LOVE this 'No one does atmospheric quite like Roxanne Bouchard' Intricate, beautiful and compelling' Gloriously shocking Praise for Roxanne Bouchard: **WINNER of the Crime Writers of Canada Award for Best French Crime Book** **Shortlisted for the CWA Crime in Translation Dagger** 'A haunting murder mystery about how human nature is every bit as dangerous and inscrutable as the sea draws out its suspense to the very last moment'Foreword Reviews 'A police procedural like no other marvel at the clever plotting'Crime Fiction Lover 'An absolute joy to read, with as much tension as there is poetry'Le Journal de Montreal 'With a cast of characters you'll engage with and love and a mystery that will have you on edge, Bouchard pulls you into her world wonderful'Michael J. Malone 'Roxanne Bouchard is reinventing the crime novel'Quebec TV Lyrical and elegiac, full of quirks and twists'William Ryan 'Asks questions right from page one'Quentin Bates 'A tour de force of both writing and translation'Su Bristow. 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. Condición: Very Good. When a woman's body is discovered at a lighthouse in the Icelandic town of Akranes, investigators discover shocking secrets in her past. First in the disturbing, chillingly atmospheric, addictive new Forbidden Iceland series. **WINNER of the Storytel Award for Best Crime Novel 2020** **WINNER of the Blackbird Award for Best Icelandic Crime Novel** **SHORTLISTED for the Amazon Publishing Readers Award for Best Independent Voice** **SHORTLISTED for the Amazon Publishing Readers Award for Best Debut Novel** **LONGLISTED for the CWA New Blood Dagger** 'Eva Bjoerg AEgisdottir's accomplished first novel is not only a full-fat mystery, but also a chilling demonstration of how monsters are made' The Times 'Fans of Nordic Noir will love this moving debut from Icelander Eva Bjoerg AEgisdottir's. It's subtle, nuanced, with a sympathetic central character and the possibilities of great stories to come' Ann Cleeves 'An exciting and harrowing tale from one of Iceland's rising stars' Ragnar Jonasson _________________ When a body of a woman is discovered at a lighthouse in the Icelandic town of Akranes, it soon becomes clear that she's no stranger to the area. Chief Investigating Officer Elma, who has returned to Akranes following a failed relationship, and her collegues Saevar and Hoerdur, commence an uneasy investigation, which uncovers a shocking secret in the dead woman's past that continues to reverberate in the present day . But as Elma and her team make a series of discoveries, they bring to light a host of long-hidden crimes that shake the entire community. Sifting through the rubble of the townspeople's shattered memories, they have to dodge increasingly serious threats, and find justice . before it's too late. For fans of Yrsa Sigurdardottir, Ruth Rendell, P D James, Sarah Hilary and Camilla Lackberg _________________ 'Elma leaves Reykjavik CID for a job with the police in her hometown of Akranes, deeming it "every bit as quiet as it appeared to be" - until the discovery of a murdered woman starts to unravel a thread of long-buried crimes hidden deep in the community. Elma is a fantastic heroine' Sunday Times 'We're used to Icelandic writers lowering the temperature - in more ways than one - and AEgisdottir proves to be adept at this chilly art as any of her confreres (and consoeurs). Elma is a memorably complex character, and Victoria Cribb's translation is (as usual) non-pareil' Financial Times 'A deserted lighthouse and a murdered woman set the scene for this haunting and compelling mystery where the dark secrets of a small town are shockingly exposed. As chilling and atmospheric as an Icelandic winter' Lisa Gray, author of Thin Air 'The setting in Iceland is fascinating, the descriptions creating a vivid picture of the reality of living in a small town. The Creak on the Stairs is a captivating tale with plenty of tension and a plot to really get your teeth into' LoveReading 'At each stage, AEgisdottir is not giving us information but asking things of us. She's getting us to think through the implications: what if it's him, what if it's her, what would it mean? We're involved, we've got skin in the game and we can't ask for more as readers' Cafe Thinking. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condición: 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. Condición: Very Good. A young woman defies convention in a small Pakistani village, with devastating results for her and her family. A stunning, immense beautiful novel about courage, family and the meaning of love, when everything seems lost A compelling and compassionate storyAnna Mazzola, author ofThe Story Keeper A shocking portrait of lives lived under the shadow of threat and prejudice. A brave bookVaseem Khan, author of the Inspector Chopra series 'A bold, gifted storyteller, dealing with a gritty, thorny issue of female honour. Compulsive reading' Qaisra Shahraz MBE, author of The Holy Woman Beautifully written and immersive,No Honourstarts with a powerful opening that propels you into the shocking themes. A must-readSarah Pearse, author ofThe Sanatorium _______________ In sixteen-year-old Abidas small Pakistani village, there are age-old rules to live by, and her familys honour to protect. And, yet, her spirit is defiant and she yearns to make a home with the man she loves. When the unthinkable happens, Abida faces the same fate as other young girls who have chosen unacceptable alliances certain, public death. Fired by a fierce determination to resist everything she knows to be wrong about the society into which she was born, and aided by her devoted father, Jamil, who puts his own life on the line to help her, she escapes to Lahore and then disappears. Jamil goes to Lahore in search of Abida a city where the prejudices that dominate their village take on a new and horrifying form and father and daughter are caught in a world from which they may never escape. Moving from the depths of rural Pakistan, riddled with poverty and religious fervour, to the dangerous streets of over-populated Lahore,No Honouris a story of family, of the indomitable spirit of love in its many forms a story of courage and resilience, when all seems lost, and the inextinguishable fire that lights one young womans battle for change. _______________ So powerful Heat magazine Addictive, brave and powerfulLouise Fein, author ofPeople Like Us Deeply emotional Eastern Eye A stunningly written, immensely important bookA. A. Chaudhuri Perfectly paced story structure and eloquent dialogue shocking, deeply moving and hugely importantCarol Lovekin A truly heart-wrenching tale of the human spirits quest for love, freedom and survival Tim Glister It will shake you, anger and sadden you, but also restore hope in the power of love to triumph over evil, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles Tony Frobisher,Daily Times Soul deep, mind-blowing and heart-wrenching you are left reeling Faiqa Mansab Khan is a masterful storyteller Aliya Ali-Afzal Beautiful, striking and eye-opening Louise Beech Khan writes about the dance between fathers and daughters, men and women, authority and no authority, and No Honour is a page-turner Soniah Kamal Tense and gripping Polly Crosby Beautifully rendered, moving and insightful this book is not always an easy read but it is a compelling and rewarding one Neema Shah Spectacular a joy from start to finish Charlie Carroll Hypnotic, atmospheric and by the end, so hopeful Sarah Sultoon This book is devastating, vitally important and beautifully written. Astonishing Rob Parker Insightful and sympathetic to the unique experiences of women, whilst evoking the atmosphere of Lahore hard to put down Alex Morrall An epic, gut-wrenching story of love and survival in the face of barbaric oppression Heleen Kist A gripping, horrifying, compulsive read Jennie Godfrey This is a book that will stay with me for a long time I was horrified by what I was reading but literally couldn't put this book down Madeleine Black A compelling, brave and uplifting read for our timeEve Smith Compelling main characters make it memorable and the heavy subject matter in handled the way it should have been with empathy Mashable. 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. Condición: Good. When AA meetings make her want to drink more, alcoholic murderess Maeve sets up a group for psychopaths The dark, unpredictable, electrifyingly original new thriller from critically acclaimed cult author Will Carver. Totally insane, and I mean that in the best of ways. Maeve is a brilliant character Incredibly dark and very funnyHarriet Tyce, author of It Ends at Midnight I fell in love with Carver's murderous Maeve. This is anEleanor Oliphantfor crime fans. Carver truly at his bestSarah Pinborough, author of Insomnia Another wild ride a darkly delicious page-turnerS J Watson, author of Before I Go To Sleep Welcome to the Club Maeve has everything. A high-powered job, a beautiful home, a string of uncomplicated one-night encounters. Shes also an addict:A functioning alcoholic with a dependence on sex and an insatiable appetite for killing men. When she cant find a support group to share her obsession, she creates her own. And Psychopaths Anonymous is born.Friends of Maeve. Now in a serious relationship, Maeve wants to keep the group a secret.But not everyone in the group adheres to the rules, and when a reckless member raises suspicions with the police, Maeves drinking spirals out of control. She needs to stop killing. She needs to close the group. But Maeve cant seem to quit the things that are bad for her, including her new man A scathing, violent and darkly funny book about love, connection, obsessions and sex and the aspects of human nature wed prefer to hide Psychopaths Anonymousis also an electrifyingly original, unpredictable thriller that challenges virtually everything. Carver is a smart, stylish writer who has created a uniquely scary personality. We glimpse the world seen through the eyes of a grotesque character who is just normal enough to leave us entertained and disturbed in equal part Daily Mail Wickedly fun Crime Monthly Will Carvers most exciting, original, hilarious and freaky outing yet I loved itHelen FitzGerald, author of Worst Case Scenario So in-your-face its almost claustrophobic, its also a compulsive and unforgettable reading experience LoveReading Carver highlights the dark side of the current era, such as the negative consequences of ubiquitous online porn and societys disregard for its outcasts [a] powerful look into the abyss of a psychopathic personality Publishers Weekly Vivid and engaging and completely unexpectedLia Middleton, author of When They Find Her Dark in the way only Will Carver can be oozes malevolence from every pageVictoria Selman, author of Truly Darkly Deeply A wickedly dark and funny novel, with a protagonist you cant help but root forLisa Hall, author of The Woman in the Woods 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 Maeve is the best female fictional character since Marla Singer.Christopher Hooley Praise for Will Carver Cements Carver as one of the most exciting authors in Britain. After this, hell have his own cult followingDaily Express A novel so dark and creepy Stephen King will be jealous he didnt think of it firstMichael Wood One of the most compelling and original voices in crime fiction The whole thing feels like a shot of adrenalineAlex North Deliciously fresh and malevolent story-telling If you like something fresh and unusual, grab this bookCraig Sisterson 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 At once fantastical and appallingly plausible this mesmeric novel paints a thought-provoking if depressing picture of modern lifeGuardian This book is most memorable for its unrepentant darknessTelegraph Unlike anything else youll read this yearHeat. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the.

Paperback. Condición: Good. Suspicion is cast on two successful crime writers, when their seven-year-old son goes missing. Are they trying to show that they can commit the perfect crime? A mesmerisingly twisty, dark thriller from number-one bestselling New Zealand author Paul Cleave You may think you know where its going, but you couldnt be more wrong. A true page-turner filled with dread, rage, doubt and more twists than the Remutaka PassLinwood Barclay Paul Cleave is an automatic must-read for me, andThe Quiet Peopleshows why it grabbed me by the throat, shook me around, and left me breathing hard.Fantastic, and highly recommendedLee Child A true page-turner, with an intriguing premise, a rollercoaster plot and a cast of believably flawed charactersGuardian An absolute BELTER of a book Id forgotten how good Paul Cleave is! Sarah Pinborough ________________________ Can two crime writers get away with murder? Cameron and Lisa Murdoch are successful New Zealand crime writers, happily married and topping bestseller lists worldwide. They have been on the promotional circuit for years, joking that no one knows how to get away with crime like they do. After all, they write about it for a living. So when their challenging seven-year-old son Zach disappears, the police and the public naturally wonder if they have finally decided to prove what they have been saying all this time Are they trying to show how they can commit the perfect crime? Electrifying, taut and immaculately plotted,The Quiet Peopleis a chilling, tantalisingly twisted thriller that will keep you gripped and guessing to the last explosive page. _________________________ **Best Indie Novel: Crime Fiction Lover Awards** ** 2021 INDIES Book of the Year Award Finalist** The psychological depth of the leads bolsters the complex plot. This merits comparison with the work of Patricia Highsmith Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW What is really compelling aboutThe Quiet Peopleis neither its neat twists nor the topical examination of mob rule, but Cleaves portrait of Cameron as he goes rogue under pressure and tries to use his writers skills to save his son The Times Gripping from the first page and full of deliciously dark twists and turns. You cant be a true fan of crime fiction if youre not reading Cleaves booksTom Wood The sense of dread builds unstoppably in this gripping page-turner an intense, chilling readGilly Macmillan I don't think I breathed from about halfway through to the end. A masterpiece from a crime geniusSusi Holliday His best book yet by the end, readers will find themselves holding their breath Bolo Books Uses words as lethal weaponsNew York Times What starts out as a slow burn, quickly ratchets up the tension and the twists, sending you spiralling down a hill of depravity and desperationKirsten McKenzie A cinematic, raging, rollercoaster of a plot wildly entertaining, and will keep you guessing right to the endNew Zealand Herald Cleave has become one of my go-to authors for a chilling slice of cleverly crafted crimeLoveReading Super-clever and properly gripping The Sun A superb novel from a champion storytellerCrime Watch Praise for Paul Cleave Cleave writes the kind of dark, intense thrillers that I never want to end. Do yourself a favour and check him outSimon Kernick Tense, thrilling, touching. Paul Cleave is very good indeedJohn Connolly Compelling, dark, and perfectly pacedBooklist Relentlessly gripping, deliciously twisted Mark Billingham An intense adrenaline rush from start to finishS J Watson A riveting and all too realistic thrillerTess Gerritsen A gripping thriller I couldnt put it downMeg Gardiner This very clever novel did my head in time and againMichael Robotham Cleaves whirligig plot mesmerisesPeople This thriller is one to rememberNew York Journal of Book. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. When a young woman vanishes from an exclusive oceanfront community in the middle of the night, Detective Casey Wrays takes on a case that leads her in chilling, unexpected directions A twisty, breath-taking police procedural. First in a heart-pounding new series. Urgent, thrilling and richly imagined. Without doubt his best yet'ChrisWhitaker,author ofWe Begin at the End Reynolds captures the claustrophobic feel of a small town a tense slice of American noirVaseem Khan, author ofMidnight at Malabar House 'If you were hooked onMare of Easttown,this will be right up your street I read this obsessively'Nina Pottell,Prima Rod Reynolds makes the most of this desolate, windswept location a thrillingly complex narrative develops at speed his superior cop saga is just the first instalment of a projected seriesThe Times ____________________ Dont trust ANYONE When a young woman makes a distressing middle-of-the-night call to 911, apparently running for her life in a quiet, exclusive beachside neighbourhood, miles from her home, everything suggests a domestic incident. Except no one has seen her since, and something doesnt sit right with the officers at Hampstead County PD. With multiple suspects and witnesses throwing up startling inconsistencies, and interference from the top threatening the integrity of the investigation, lead detective Casey Wray is thrust into an increasingly puzzling case that looks like its going to have only one ending And then the first body appears For fans of Susie Steiner, Peter Swanson, M J Arlidge, James Lee Burke and Tana French ___________________ **LONGLISTED for the CWA Steel Dagger for THRILLER of the YEAR** Electrifying Crime Monthly An awesome read. A turn of the screw in every chapterOscar de Muriel If you love Harlen Coben and Lee Child, you will love this cinematic, epic, you will forget to breatheMiranda Dickinson Compelling and stylish, with devious twists and a cleverly crafted ending. Very, very impressiveG J Minnett A twisty, high-stakes, high-voltage murder mysteryTim Baker In Casey Wray he has created a series character with an engaging mix of guts and vulnerability ably supported by a strong supporting cast. His prose style is crisp with the occasional touch of the poetic that lifts noir writing out of the pulps Shots Magazine Beautifully written, deeply atmospheric and cleverly plotted, with a brilliant new protagonistAndrea Carter Utterly gripping and packs one hell of an emotional punch. Perfect for fans of BoschSteph Broadribb Theres something particularly special aboutBlack Reed Bayand its Detective Casey Wray I felt like Id known her all my lifeJoy Kluver. 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. Condición: Very Good. When iconic musicalDustis revived twenty years after the leading actress was murdered in her dressing room, a series of eerie events haunts the new cast, in a bewitching, beguiling, moving and terrifyingly dark psychological thriller A delicate supernatural thriller of love, loss, murder and the dangers that come with getting what you wish for. Quite lovely in a dark, dark waySarah Pinborough Ghost story, murder mystery, romance. This mesmerising and entertaining book has it all Emma Curtis Haunting, provocative, and true to Beechs style: packed with pain and heartJack Jordan _________________________________ A haunted theatre A murdered actress Three cursed teenagers A secret that devastates them all The Dean Wilson Theatre is believed to be haunted by a long-dead actress, singing her last song, waiting for her final cue, looking for her killer NowDust, the iconic musical, is returning after twenty years. But who will be brave enough to take on the role of ghostly goddess Esme Black, last played by Morgan Miller, who was murdered in her dressing room? Theatre usher Chloe Dee is caught up in the spectacle. As the new actors arrive, including an unexpected face from her past, everything changes. Are the eerie sounds and sightings backstage real or just her imagination? Is someone playing games? Is the role of Esme Black cursed? Could witchcraft be at the heart of the tragedy? And are dark deeds from Chloes past about to catch up with her? Not all the drama takes place onstage. Sometimes murder, magic, obsession and the biggest of betrayals are real life. When youre in the theatre shadows, you see everything. And Chloe has been watching ________ A bold, original concept brilliantly executed I adored it John Marrs A delicate and mesmerising thriller Matt Wesolowski Dark and haunting further cements Louise Beech as one of the most original and exciting authors of the moment Claire Allan Loads of twists and turns as the tension ramps up to breaking point Gill Paul This book is about believing in yourself and finding out that you had the power all along Madeleine Black It kept me reading until my eyes hurt and kept me thinking about it long after Id finished Fionnuala Kearney A work of almost tangible atmosphere and authenticity poignant and layered S. E. Lyne. 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. Condición: Very Good. A heartbreaking, breathtakingly beautiful love story with an unforgettable tragedy at its heart, from the critically acclaimed, award-winning author ofMaria in the MoonandHow To Be Brave. ***Shortlisted for the Sapere Books Most Popular Romantic Fiction Award at the 2019 RNA Awards*** ***Longlisted for the Polari Prize*** Beech eloquently conveys their feelings and longings and sets atmospheric, vividly drawn scenes that transport the reader from grey and damp England to the searing heat of the lion reserve The Lion Tamer Who Lostwill touch the most hardhearted of readers with its persuasive, well-drawn and memorable charactersDaily Express 'A devastating, tender and powerful love story, beautifully and bravely told. You will lose your heart to this book. I adored itMiranda Dickinson Vivid, passionate and exquisitely told, this love story will live on in my heart for a verylong time to come. A poignant, surprising and all-consuming readKatie Marsh _______________ Be careful what you wish for Long ago, Andrew made a childhood wish, and kept it in a silver box. When it finally comes true, he wishes he hadnt Long ago, Ben made a promise and he had a dream: to travel to Africa to volunteer at a lion reserve. When he finally makes it, it isnt for the reasons he imagined Ben and Andrew keep meeting in unexpected places, and the intense relationship that develops seems to be guided by fate. Or is it?What if the very thing that draws them together is tainted by past secrets that threaten everything? A dark, consuming drama that shifts from Zimbabwe to England, and then back into the past,The Lion Tamer Who Lostis also a devastatingly beautiful love story, with a tragic heart A stirring novel, beautifully written, reminiscent of the early work of Maggie OFarrellIrish Times Fans ofEleanor Oliphant is Completely Finewill love itRed Magazine An excruciatingly passionate love story, in its surprising turns and lovely particulars A beautiful textForeword Reviews This book really got under my skin as a beautiful portrait of love, loss and longingIrish Independent 'An incredible, poignant piece of work. Louise Beech had cemented her place as one of Britains finest modern storytellersJohn Marrs 'A beautiful, honest and tender love story that I wont forget for a long time Their love had me trapped in its spell, their tragic moments had me sobbing like a baby A triumphFionnuala Kearney A beautifully crafted bookCarol Lovekin Louise Beech has totally blown me away with her storytellingMadeleine Black I adored this beautiful and inspiring bookKate Furnivall Already one of my favourites of 2018LoveReading Storytelling at its finest. Louise Beech is a beguiling wordsmith. Prepare to be hookedAmanda Prowse Digs deep emotionally, but is funny and feel-good, tooFiona Mitchell A stunning and very brave bookGill Paul The setting alone makes this book worth a readS. E.Lynes Louise Beech is a natural-born storyteller with an elegance about her writing that never fails to move meMichael J. Malone There are times when you finish reading a book and know that part of it will stay with you always. This will be one of those booksClaire Allan It put me in mind of John Irving. Its that feeling of being in the hands of a master storyteller and just trusting him or her so completelyLaura Pearson. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. A mother battles to save her childs life by recounting an extraordinary true story of a sailors fight for survival at sea during the Second World War a beautiful, poignant debut celebrating the power of words, and what it really means to be brave. ***Longlisted for the Not the Booker Prize*** 'Its a gentle book, full of emotion and its similar in tone toThe Book Thief, a book that Rose reads with a torch under the bedclothes Irish Times Louise Beech masterfully envelops us in two worlds separated by time yet linked by fierce family devotion, bravery and the triumph of human spirit. Wonderful Amanda Jennings ______________ All the stories died that morning until we found the one wed always known. When nine-year-old Rose is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, Natalie must use her imagination to keep her daughter alive. They begin dreaming about and seeing a man in a brown suit who feels hauntingly familiar, a man who has something for them. Through the magic of storytelling, Natalie and Rose are transported to the Atlantic Ocean in 1943, to a lifeboat, where an ancestor survived for fifty days before being rescued. Poignant, beautifully written and tenderly told,How To Be Braveweaves together the contemporary story of a mother battling to save her childs life with an extraordinary true account of bravery and a fight for survival in the Second World War. A simply unforgettable debut that celebrates the power of words, the redemptive energy of a mothers love and what it really means to be brave. ______________ An amazing story of hope and survival a love letter to the power of books and stories Nick Quantrill Two family stories of loss and redemption intertwine in a painfully beautiful narrative. This book grabbed me right around my heart and didnt let go Cassandra Parkin Louise Beech is a natural born storyteller and this is a wonderful story Russ Litten Beautifully written, intelligent and moving, this book will stay with you long after you reach the end Ruth Dugdall. 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. Condición: 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. Condición: 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. Condición: 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.