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Shayde [Vampires of Ridgeway 2] (The Lynn Hagen ManLove Collection)
[Siren Publishing: The Lynn Hagen ManLove Collection: Erotic Romance, Contemporary, Alternative, Paranormal, Werewolves, Vampires, Suspense, MM, HEA] Dating a bad boy in a biker gang is the biggest mistake Zach’s ever made. Even after Chainsaw’s death, Zach is trapped in his worst nightmare. Chainsaw has addicted Zach to an unknown drug, and now Zach lives in hell—until Shayde steps into his life. For reasons Zach can’t understand, Shayde has decided to stick to his side, even when Zach thinks he doesn’t need anyone. Now the vampire is the only person Zach trusts to keep him safe from danger and himself.Something about Zach pulls Shayde in. He wants to protect the human, so when Zach leaves Eleazar’s estate, Shayde follows. He takes Zach to a hotel, but trouble soon finds them. Raiden will stop at nothing to make Zach pay for his brother’s death. Shayde keeps Zach one step ahead of Raiden and his men, but when Shayde finds out that Zach is his mate, all bets are off. Lynn Hagen is a Siren-exclusive author.Read more
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Twisted Obsession: a hitman stalker Rippton U college dark romance (Sweet but Twisted Christmas)
How can I stalk my obsession if she’s dead?
Celeste Flores. Nineteen year old college student at Rippton U and the only daughter of a business magnate turned mafiaoso who dabbles his toe on the wrong side of the moral line.
Sweet. Perfect. Innocent.
My mark.
The girl I’m meant to kill.
I’ve been given a job to complete with her stilled heart at the end. My employer says she’s as twisted as him, that we can use her as his punishment.
But the more I watch her I see who she is inside. Maybe she is broken. Maybe she has some evil under that pretty little shell she shows the world. But my Celeste, my Wintergreen, draws me in.
Until watching her isn’t enough.
I have to be closer.
I need to taste her.
Until the job no longer matters. Only her.
Merry f*ucking Christmas to me.
TWISTED OBSESSIONis a STAND ALONE READ in the SWEET BUT TWISTEDdark romance world that includes an obsession about Christmas, an innocent and an age-gap relationship between an assassin and his mark. It connects to the Rippton U Creatives and Badbloods college morally gray romance universe. HEA assured.
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Her Striker: An Enemies to Lovers College Sports Romance (College Secret Society Book 1)
Follow their rules or it’s the last thing you ever do…
Tall, muscular, blond, rich, sexy as hell and a star soccer player, Drew Maxwell had it all. He was the perfect type of person the Onyx Society wanted to recruit. And that was exactly what Drew was counting on.
He transferred to Blackstone University to infiltrate the secret society that killed his brother but found the girl who shattered his heart years ago. Needing to get close to her to discover if she had a role in his brother’s death, Drew had to fight the resurrected and unwanted attraction.
Barely escaping her abusive father, Gwen Mason was hiding out at college. She kept her head down and herself out of the spotlight, until she ran into her ex-boyfriend, the world’s biggest jerk. She vowed to ignore him, but he turns up everywhere she goes, looking hot and followed by a pack of swooning, female, soccer groupies.
As both Gwen and Drew fight their attraction, the society targets Drew and everyone he cares about. Even the girl he claims to hate.
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Cold Blood: (Nick Stone Thriller 18)
Out here, the cold isn’t the only killer.
Nick Stone is suffering. The two people he cared for most are gone.
Desperate for the chance to escape his misery, Stone heads north at the summons of his old SAS officer. Five ex-servicemen, badly wounded in Afghanistan, need his back-up for a trek to the North Pole.
They meet at the world’s most northerly airport where the polar bear threat makes it illegal not to carry a gun. But it doesn’t take long for Stone and his men to discover that the most dangerous predators in this part of the world walk on two legs, not four.
The coldest war of all is just beginning and Stone needs to pick a side.
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Crossfire: (Nick Stone Thriller 10)
The breathtaking Nick Stone thriller from the author of Bravo Two Zero
Ex-deniable operator Nick Stone is bodyguarding a TV crew on the streets of war-torn Basra. He seems certain to die when insurgent gunmen attack. Only a reporter’s swift action saves his life.
When the reporter vanishes within hours, presumed kidnapped, Stone is asked by the Intelligence Service to find him. The trail leads from Iraq to London, Dublin, and Kabul – the brutal city where governments, terrorism and big business collide.
Caught in the crossfire, Stone’s nightmare is only just beginning – for the hunter has suddenly become the hunter…
‘Authentic to the core’ Daily Express
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Blood Test (Alex Delaware series, Book 2): A spellbinding psychological crime novel
When the lid blows, violence is the result…
Families can be pressure cookers of secrets and tensions, as psychologist Alex Delaware knows all too well in Blood Test, a taut thriller from New York Times No. 1 bestseller Jonathan Kellerman. Perfect for fans of David Baldacci and Harlan Coben.
‘A tour de force’ – New York Times
Doctors believe that they can successfully treat five-year-old cancer patient, Woody Swope. But Woody’s parents, members of a cult called ‘The Touchers’, are not only refusing the treatment, they’re also threatening to remove him from the hospital.
Psychologist Alex Delaware, is called in to talk the parents round. But before he can, the Swopes are gone and so is Woody. All that remains is a savagely ransacked and bloodied motel room, their teenage daughter, Nona, and an increasingly sinister case to solve.
What readers are saying about Blood Test:
‘A bit of escapism, sufficient realism to make it believable, some edge-of-the-seat thrills, chills, spills, and… hope’
‘I thought it was edge of your seat stuff and could not wait to turn the next page’
‘Brilliant writing’
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Over My Dead Body: The Next Thriller from the Sunday Times Bestselling Author, the Latest Must-Read New Book of 2021 (William Warwick Novels)
An unputdownable story of murder, revenge and betrayal from international number one bestseller Jeffrey Archer.
THE CLOCK IS TICKING IN THIS ROLLERCOASTER RIDE OF A THRILLER…
In London, the Metropolitan Police set up a new Unsolved Murders Unit – a cold case squad – to catch the criminals nobody else can.
In Geneva, millionaire art collector Miles Faulkner – convicted of forgery and theft – was pronounced dead two months ago. So why is his unscrupulous lawyer still representing a dead client?
On a luxury liner en route to New York, the battle for power within a wealthy dynasty is about to turn to murder.
And at the heart of all three investigations are Detective Chief Inspector William Warwick, rising star of the Met, and ex-undercover operative Ross Hogan, brought in from the cold.
But can they catch the killers before it’s too late?
Praise for Jeffrey Archer:
‘Probably the greatest storyteller of our age’ Mail on Sunday
‘Peerless master of the page turner’ Daily Mail
‘If there were a Nobel Prize for storytelling, Archer would win’ Daily Telegraph
‘Archer is a master entertainer’ Time
Jeffrey Archer’s previous novel Nothing Ventured was a No.1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 28th March 2020.
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The Paper Palace: The No.1 New York Times Bestseller and Reese Witherspoon Bookclub Pick
One life changing decision: your husband or your one true love?
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On a perfect August morning, Elle Bishop heads out for a swim in the pond below ‘The Paper Palace’ – her family’s holiday home in Cape Cod. As she dives beneath the water she relives the passionate encounter she had the night before, against the side of the house that knows all her darkest secrets, while her husband and mother chatted to their guests inside…
So begins a story that unfolds over twenty-four hours and fifty years, as Elle’s shocking betrayal leads her to a life-changing decision.
A PAGE-TURNING SUMMER READ FOR FANS OF WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING AND LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE
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Readers have been gripped by THE PAPER PALACE:
***** ‘I devoured this book in a couple of days’
***** ‘I fell in love with the characters’
***** ‘A heart-rending love story filled with so many complications’
Sunday Times Bestseller, September 2022
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One Last Letter from Greece: The perfect escapist debut novel to curl up with
‘Grab a copy and a box of tissues ASAP – simply beautiful’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Summer read of the year! Absolute perfection’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Wow…there are still tears in my eyes!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Will walking in her mother’s footsteps help Sophie discover who she was meant to be all along…?
Devastated by her mother’s death, Sophie longs to get away from an empty house full of memories and a life that hasn’t quite turned out as she had imagined.
So when a chance discovery among her mother’s belongings hints at a past Sophie knows nothing of, she jumps at the opportunity for escape and a chance to heal. The magical, idyllic Greek town of Methoni awaits…
But Sophie – determined to uncover her mother’s secrets – is about to discover so much more. Among the tranquil waters and cosy tavernas, Methoni’s locals offer Sophie the answers she craves, along with unexpected romance and, if she’ll take it, a chance at her own happiness…
The breathtaking, escapist debut novel from Emma Cowell, perfect for fans of Victoria Hislop, Carol Kirkwood and Karen Swan.
Praise for One Last Letter from Greece:
‘This book made me cry (a lot)! A gorgeous read I can’t recommend enough!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A compelling and tender story, beautifully told by an exciting new voice’ Santa Montefiore
‘I’m in love with this story – I couldn’t stop reading’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Emma’s written a beauty’ Peter Andre
‘This book has it all…romance, forbidden love, highs, lows, a great setting and a happy ever after. An easy 5 star read from me’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Emma Cowell tells an emotional, gripping tale about family secrets, love and loss’ Adriana Trigiani
‘Gripping…heartbreaking…simply wonderful’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘An emotional rollercoaster. I fell in love with Theo and with Methoni which sounds so beautiful. Such an emotive tale of love and loss’ Rosanna Ley
‘Your perfect summer escape guaranteed!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A delicious slice of Greek life. A beautiful love story. A lovely tribute to a mother’s love’ Jo Thomas
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Forgive Me: The gripping new suspense novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author…
Don’t miss the brand-new book from the Sunday Times bestselling author Susan Lewis!
I can’t forgive myself. Not after what I did. Could you?
This is Claudia Winters’s last chance for a fresh start. Changing her name and leaving her old life behind, she has fled to the small town of Kesterly with her mother and daughter. Here, she hopes they can be safe for the first time in years.But the past can’t stay hidden forever. And even as Claudia makes new friends and builds a new life, she can’t help feeling it’s all about to catch up with her… Until one disastrous night changes everything forever.
Tense, emotional and gripping, Susan Lewis’s latest novel is a spellbinding story of love, family, and the price of forgiveness.
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Next in Line: The must-read crime-thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author. (William Warwick Novels)
International bestseller Jeffrey Archer returns
THE UNPUTDOWNABLE THRILLER FROM THE MASTER STORYTELLER
‘Only someone like Jeffrey Archer . . . could have written a compelling story like this. Every page bristles with suspense and the ending comes at you with the force of a tank round’ DAVID BALDACCI
London, 1988. Royal fever sweeps the nation as Britain falls in love with the ‘people’s princess’.
Which means for Scotland Yard, the focus is on the elite Royalty Protection Command, and its commanding officer. Entrusted with protecting the most famous family on earth, they quite simply have to be the best. A weak link could spell disaster.
Detective Chief Inspector William Warwick and his Scotland Yard squad are sent in to investigate the team. Maverick ex-undercover operative Ross Hogan is charged with a very sensitive – and unique – responsibility. But it soon becomes clear the problems in Royalty Protection are just the beginning. A renegade organization has the security of the country – and the Crown – in its sights. The only question is which target is next in line…
Over My Dead Body hit #4 in the Sunday Times bestselling charts on 4th June 2022.
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The Burnings: The new enthralling historical novel of 2023, based on a true story
‘I was mesmerised’ LAURA SHEPPERSON, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Heroines
‘This gripping, vividly evoked novel takes the reader to the dark heart of the 16th century … unforgettable’ Tracy Borman, author of The King’s Witch
Nothing scares men like witchcraft…
1589. Scottish housemaid Geillis and Danish courtier Margareta lead opposite lives, but they both know one thing: when a man cries “witch”, no woman is safe.
Yet when the marriage of King James VI and Princess Anna of Denmark brings Geillis and Margareta together, everything they supposed about good, evil, men, and women, is cast in a strange and brilliant new light.
For the first time in history, could black magic – or rumours of it – be a very real tool for women’s political gain?
As the North Berwick witch trials whip Scotland – and her king – into a frenzy of paranoia, the clock is ticking. Can Margareta and Geillis keep each other safe? And once the burnings are over, in whose hands will power truly lie?
Inspired by the incredible true story that set 16th-century Scotland and Denmark alight, The Burnings is 2023’s most bewitching debut novel, by a multi-awardwinning new star of historical fiction.
‘A beautifully written re-imagining … clever and tantalising’ S.G. MacLean
READERS LOVE THE BURNINGS
‘I was blown away … so gripping, at times it was very hard to put down. I was pulled in emotionally … I do not have any negative comments about this story at all. Brilliantly put together’ Danielle Graham, (Dee, Goodreads) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I can’t recommend this highly enough. It is well written, well researched, and a totally enthralling read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘What stands out for me is the clear level of research that went into the writing, plot and characters’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Beautifully written, I was transported … The author has a talent for bringing historical figures and events to life … This reminded me of Tracy Borman’s The King’s Witch and I’d love to read more from this author’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘What a great story’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This book is up there with the best of them’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Who’s Lying Now?: The most thought-provoking emotional novel of 2022 from bestselling author Susan Lewis
Don’t miss the captivating page-turner from Sunday Times bestselling author Susan Lewis
You think you know your neighbours.
When Jeannie Symonds vanishes without a trace, her small town is thrown into disarray.
You think you know who to trust.
Cara Jakes, a trainee investigator, begins to interview Jeannie’s friends and neighbours, sure that someone has something to hide. Behind every door is a different story.
But how can you separate the truth from the lies?
‘An immersive page-turner, filled with shocks, twists and vivid characters. I was completely captivated’ B.P. Walter
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The Revenge You Seek: A Dark College Bully Romance (Maddison Kings University Book 1)
An all-new dark bully college romance from USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Tracy Lorraine.Scarlett Hunter could run…
But she couldn’t hide forever.
The beautiful girl who tempted me.
The heartless woman who broke me.She might have got away, but I haven’t forgotten… or forgiven her.
And I never will.
Because piece by piece, she’s taken away everything I care about.
And for that she’ll pay.
When I claim my crown at Maddison Kings University, I’m going to make sure hers is tarnished.
Scarlett Hunter is about to experience the revenge of a Legend.
Dear Reader, The Revenge You Seek is the first book in Letty and Kane’s trilogy. This book is a dark bully romance that contains mature content and demanding alphaholes that some readers may find disturbing. You have been warned.
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Britney Spears: The Biography of Britney Spears
University Press returns with a short, captivating biography of one of history’s most compelling figures: Britney Spears.Britney Spears, the pop sensation who exploded onto the scene like a glittery tornado, has lived a life as vibrant as her music.
Born in McComb, Mississippi, in 1981, this Southern belle traded her small-town roots for the neon lights of Hollywood, and the world hasn’t been the same since.
From her iconic schoolgirl outfit in “Baby One More Time” to her fierce comeback in Las Vegas, Britney’s journey has been nothing short of legendary.
She’s danced her way through triumphs, survived the harshest media storms, and emerged stronger than ever.
With a discography that could make anyone want to “Scream & Shout,” Britney’s star power remains as blinding as ever.
Raise a toast to the princess of pop, who continues to live life on her terms and reminds us that we’re all stronger than yesterday.
This short book tells the intensely human story of a woman who is inspiring her millions of adoring fans – and changing the world in a way that no one else can.
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Ivy and Ash (The University of the Unseen Book 1)
Long ago, the infamous Knox Brothers created a university, one of such renown that few outside of wizarding society’s elite would ever walk through its gates—The University of the Unseen.But that was then, and this is now, and I, Ana Nilsen, the daughter of a mere factory worker have been accepted into the sophomore class, working underneath the cantankerous Dr. Jones, aiding in his research regarding the limitations of a human soul.
Or at least, that’s what I expected to be doing, until a series of letters threatening my very existence began to appear—letters that I fear may be tied to an attack on George Sacks—a fellow student who seems to know too much for his own good, and the horrific crimes of Simon Petrov, my predecessor.
Now, if I want any hope of finding out who’s sending them, I have to turn to Rowan Avarelle—my competitor and the son of my master’s archrival, the closest that Knox University has to royalty. A man who I am, by all accounts, meant to hate, and yet cannot seem to stay away from.
But Rowan has secrets of his own, and the University of the Unseen is far from what it seems. Especially with rumors of a secret society as old as the university itself that is willing to do anything to ensure the success of its members…
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MURDER AT THE UNIVERSITY a gripping crime mystery full of twists (DI Hillary Greene Book 2)
Looking for a brilliant murder mystery with a feisty female detective?MEET DI HILLARY GREENE, A POLICE WOMAN WITH A THIRST FOR JUSTICE AND A CAREER ON THE ROCKS.
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A REVISED EDITION OF A BOOK FIRST PUBLISHED AS ON THE STRAIGHT AND NARROW.
A pretty French student is found dead in her room at an exclusive Oxford college. Everyone thinks it is another tragic case of accidental drug overdose.
But Detective Hillary Greene has a nose for the truth. She quickly discovers that the student was involved in some very unusual activities.
With a shocking cause of death found, the case becomes a high-profile murder investigation.
Adding to the pressure, Hillary’s nemesis is transferred to work with her at the station.
Can Hillary keep her cool and get justice for the unfortunate student?
This is a crime mystery full of well-observed characters, which will have you gripped from start to finish.
MURDER AT THE UNIVERSITY is the second in a series of page-turning crime thrillers set in Oxfordshire.
Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Colin Dexter, or Ruth Rendell.
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT MURDER AT THE UNIVERSITY:
“Really enjoying this series and love Hillary and her team.” Nerys
“I like Hillary and her team and love the Oxford setting.” Hannelore C.
“I’ve got to say, Faith Martin is becoming one of my favourite authors . . . Move over Inspector Morse, make way for D.I. Greene.” Carole G.
“An excellent plot, a well told story and an enjoyable read.” Reader
THE LOCATION
Oxford is a city of two halves — town and gown. In the town, you have Cornmarket street full of shops and shoppers that could be found in any city in the country. But Oxford’s ‘dreaming spires’ are the real draw for the tourists, romantics and those with intellectual aspirations to wear the gowns of students and dons. In centuries-old quads, croquet can still be played on lawns as smooth as velvet. Here, ‘New’ College’s walls are actually over 500 years old, and Cotswold stone gleams in even the wateriest of winter sunlight. A city of bicycles, with undergraduates (and fellows) flapping about in faded, black gowns; the Martyrs’ Memorial, and fabled inns where the likes of J.R.R Tolkien sat and wrote about a Hobbit who lived in a hole in the ground. Everywhere you turn, you see history staring back at you. And of course there has always been murder!THE DETECTIVE
DI Hillary Greene
An attractive woman in her forties, Hillary Greene is a police officer of many years’ experience, and came up through the ranks. Consequently, she knows how the system works, and is fiercely loyal to the force without being blinkered to its faults. She is a long-standing friend of her immediate superior officer, ‘Mellow’ Mallow and enjoys a rather enigmatic relationship with the steely Superintendent Marcus Donleavy. Popular with the rank and file for her no-nonsense attitude and competence.DI HILLARY GREENE SERIES
Book 1: MURDER ON THE OXFORD CANAL
Book 2: MURDER AT THE UNIVERSITY
Book 3: MURDER OF THE BRIDE
Book 4: MURDER IN THE VILLAGE
Book 5: MURDER IN THE FAMILY
Book 6: MURDER AT HOME
Book 7: MURDER IN THE MEADOW
Book 8: MURDER IN THE MANSION
Book 9: MURDER IN THE GARDEN
Book 10: MURDER BY FIRE
Book 11: MURDER AT WORK
Book 12: MURDER NEVER RETIRES
Book 13: MURDER OF A LOVER
Book 14: MURDER NEVER MISSES
Book 15: MURDER AT MIDNIGHT
Book 16: MURDER IN MIND
Book 17: HILLARY’S FINAL CASE
Book 18: HILLARY’S BACK!
Book 19: MURDER NOW AND THEN
Book 20: MURDER IN THE PARISHRead more
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Robert My Father: A Personal Biography of Robert Morley
‘If Robert had a mission, it was to emphasise that life was meant to be fun; he was one of the few men I knew who strode through life instead of circumnavigating it. He died without ever growing old.’ Michael Parkinson
‘Comic genius’ was the uncontested verdict of the International Herald Tribune. But Robert Morley was bigger even than that. While he is remembered for landmark performances such as the first portrayal of Oscar Wilde on stage and screen, and for many more as the epitome of the crusty but lovable English gentleman, Robert Morley is equally remembered for perhaps his finest role: playing himself. Through books, plays and countless radio and television performances, Robert Morley spread his own unique brand of irresistible humour and joie de vivre, generally resembling, to quote one memorable description, ‘an indignant elephant’. In this wonderfully entertaining account of a remarkable life, Sheridan Morley reveals the true Robert Morley – actor, playwright, bon viveur, and, not least, father.
‘Warm yet unsentimental … a first-rate portrait of a true original and star’ Evening Standard
‘Affectionate and moving, packed with anecdotes. Above all it is fun’ Sunday Express
‘Charming and affectionate … What his son’s biography sets out to do, and succeeds in admirably, is to celebrate the joyful pleasure that old-fashioned performers took in their art’ Times Literary Supplement
‘Hugely entertaining, and bulges with very good stories’ Mail on Sunday
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Friendaholic: THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BEST SELLER
THE NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
‘Bravely revealing’ BERNADINE EVARISTO
‘Funny, moving, helpful and true, Friendaholic deserves a massive audience’ SATHNAM SANGHERA
‘This book is brilliant’ JO ELVIN
‘Essential reading… admirably candid and well-crafted’ GUARDIAN
As a society, there is a tendency to elevate romantic love. But what about friendships? Aren’t they just as – if not more – important? So why is it hard to find the right words to express what these uniquely complex bonds mean to us? In Friendaholic: Confessions of a Friendship Addict, Elizabeth Day embarks on a journey to answer these questions.
Growing up, Elizabeth wanted to make everyone like her. Lacking friends at school, she grew up to believe that quantity equalled quality. Having lots of friends meant you were loved, popular and safe. She was determined to become a Good Friend. And, in many ways, she did. But in adulthood she slowly realised that it was often to the detriment of her own boundaries and mental health.
Then, when a global pandemic hit in 2020, she was one of many who were forced to reassess what friendship really meant to them – with the crisis came a dawning realisation: her truest friends were not always the ones she had been spending most time with. Why was this? Could she rebalance it? Was there such thing as…too many friends? And was she really the friend she thought she was?
Friendaholic unpacks the significance and evolution of friendship. From exploring her own personal friendships and the distinct importance of each of them in her life, to the unique and powerful insights of others across the globe, Elizabeth asks why there isn’t yet a language that can express its crucial influence on our world.
From ghosting and frenemies to social media and seismic life events, Elizabeth leaves no stone unturned. Friendaholic is the book you buy for the people you love but it’s also the book you read to become a better friend to yourself.
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Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Novels and Stories Volume II (Sherlock Holmes The Complete Novels and Stories Book 2)
Since his first appearance in Beeton’s Christmas Annual in 1887, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes has been one of the most beloved fictional characters ever created. Now, in two paperback volumes, Bantam presents all fifty-six short stories and four novels featuring Conan Doyle’s classic hero–a truly complete collection of Sherlock Holmes’s adventures in crime!Volume II begins with The Hound of the Baskervilles, a haunting novel of murder on eerie Grimpen Moor, which has rightly earned its reputation as the finest murder mystery ever written. The Valley of Fear matches Holmes against his archenemy, the master of imaginative crime, Professor Moriarty. In addition, the loyal Dr. Watson has faithfully recorded Holmes’s feats of extraordinary detection in such famous cases as the thrilling The Adventure of the Red Circle and the twelve baffling adventures from The Case Book of Sherlock Holmes.
Conan Doyle’s incomparable tales bring to life a Victorian England of horse-drawn cabs, fogs, and the famous lodgings at 221B Baker Street, where for more than forty years Sherlock Holmes earned his undisputed reputation as the greatest fictional detective of all time.
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Latter End (Miss Silver Mystery Book 11)
A classic mystery novel from one of the mistresses of the genre.
Things had never been quite the same at Latter End since Lois had taken over. Suddenly life seemed to be an endless succession of bitter family rows which Lois, needless to say, invariably won.
More than one person at Latter End found themselves stretched to the limit by Lois and her bullying, and it was only a matter of time before somebody snapped. It was unthinkable of course . . . but if anyone ever murdered Lois Latter, it would be very embarrassing to discover just how many people might have wished her dead.
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Morrie In His Own Words: Life Wisdom From a Remarkable Man
‘To Morrie, life was a process of opening oneself lovingly – to other people, to the world, ultimately to something larger than ourselves. To the last instant, Morrie was full of wonder and joy. The way he lived his final year was this great teacher’s final lesson.’ – Paul Solman, from the introduction
At the age of seventy-seven, sociology professor Morrie Schwartz learned that he had motor neurone disease: incurable, progressively disabling and eventually fatal. Undaunted, he embraced his illness, choosing to live as fully as possible in the time he had left. He also embarked on his greatest teaching adventure, sharing his evolving knowledge of living while dying.
Previously published as Letting Go, Morrie in His Own Words offers Morrie Schwartz’s remarkable philosophy. He writes with great humour and compassion, combining wise sayings, inspiring lessons and practical advice, showing that it’s never too late to become the kind of person you’d like to be. This book is a magnificent legacy of love, forgiveness, transcendence and redemption – a guide to living fully to the end of your days.
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Young Renny (Jalna Book 4)
Young Renny takes us to1906. Renny, the young master of Jalna, is just eighteen. His twenty-year-old sister Meg is engaged to marry the young man next door, Maurice Vaughan Uncle Nick and Uncle Ernest, now in their fifties, have squandered their inheritances abroad on high living and reside again at Jalna. But the plot thickens further, when two outsiders join the mix: A gypsy woman, who seduces Renny, and a distant cousin from Ireland, who befriends Gran, moves into Jalna, and spies on the family…Read more
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Then She Was Gone: the addictive, psychological thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Family Upstairs
A missing girl. A buried secret. From the ten-million-copy bestselling author comes a brand new look for this compulsively twisty psychological thriller that will keep you hooked to the very last page.
‘A tense, clever page-turner that everyone will be talking about.’ Adele Parks
‘Dark and claustrophobic but also heartfelt and moving … packs a huge emotional punch that will leave you winded. I loved it.’ C. L. Taylor
‘Both utterly gripping and startlingly original. Prepare to be hooked.’ Sun
_____________Ellie was her mother’s golden girl.
She had her whole life ahead of her.
And then, in the blink of an eye, Ellie was gone.Ten years on, Laurel has never given up hope of finding Ellie. And then she meets a charming and charismatic stranger who sweeps her off her feet.
But what really takes her breath away is when she meets his nine-year-old daughter.
Because his daughter is the image of Ellie.
Now all those unanswered questions that have haunted Laurel come flooding back.
What really happened to Ellie? And who still has secrets to hide?
_____________OVER 180,000 5* RATINGS – this is why readers love this book:
‘Breathtaking. Compulsive. Suspenseful. Poetic.’
‘One of the top 5 thrillers I’ve ever read.’
‘I wanted the book never to end.’
‘Suspense filled… edge of my seat… I could not put this down!!’
‘This was my first Lisa Jewell book, and it will definitely not be my last.’
‘Dark, winding and haunting, I couldn’t put this one down.’Read more
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The Christmas Book Club: From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Snowed in for Christmas comes a heartwarming festive novel new for 2023 about friendship, love, and romance
THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER!
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Could this Christmas be the start of a whole new chapter?
‘A heart-warming Christmas story of friendship, family and love – what a treat’
Lucy Diamond, author of The Best Days of Our Lives‘Uplifting and compelling’ My Weekly
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A long-lasting friendship
Every year, Erica, Claudia, and Anna reunite for their book club holiday. They’re bonded by years of friendship and a deep love of books, but there is still so much they keep from each other . . .A perfect Christmas escape
At the cosy Maple Sugar Inn, Hattie specialises in making her guests’ dreams come true, but this Christmas all she wants is to survive the festive season. Between running the inn and being a single mother, Hattie is close to breaking point.The start of a brand-new story…?
Over the course of an eventful week, Hattie sees that the friends are each carrying around unspoken truths, but nothing prepares her for how deeply her story will become entwined in theirs. Will this Christmas be the end of the book club’s story or the start of a whole new chapter?***
Read yourself happy with Sarah Morgan!
‘For me, Sarah Morgan really knows how to write the perfect Christmas book’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A book you can’t put down. Loved every minute of it’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A gorgeous, feel-good festive treat of a read’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A magical read that deserves at least a ten-star rating’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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At My Mother’s Knee…And Other Low Joints: Tales from Paul’s mischievous young years
THE MILLION COPY BESTSELLER
‘Warmly funny, dry and mischievous . . . Genuine and brilliant.’ Daily Mail
Paul O’Grady is one of Britain’s very best loved entertainers. He is known and adored by millions, whether as the creator of the acid-tongued Blonde Bombsite, Lily Savage, the presenter of the fantastically successful, award-winning Paul O’Grady Show on Channel 4 or the massive hit ITV show, For the Love of Dogs.
Now, in his own unique voice, Paul O’Grady tells story of his early life in Irish Catholic Birkenhead that started him on the long and winding road from mischievous altar boy to national treasure. It is a brilliantly evoked, hilarious and often moving tale of gossip in the back yard, bragging in the corner shop and slanging matches on the front doorstep, populated by larger-than-life characters with hearts of gold and tongues as sharp as razors.
At My Mother’s Knee features an unforgettable cast of rogues, rascals, lovers, fighters, saints and sinners – and one iconic bus conductress. It’s a book which really does have something for everyone and which reminds us that, when all’s said and done, there’s a bit of savage in all of us…
Readers love At My Mother’s Knee:
‘I laughed, I cried, I couldn’t put it down and the characters really just jumped out of the page.’ *****
‘Candid, heart warming and also hilarious.’ *****
‘Wonderfully written, laugh out loud funny and poignant by turns.’ *****Read more
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The Nanny Proposal
I’ve been in love with Dr. Grant Brighton for four long years.He’s tall. Gorgeous. Brilliant. An amazing single dad.
He’s also straight, uninterested in dating someone ten years younger than him, and, tragically, *my boss*.
If I’d known taking the nanny position would mean mangling my heart, I might never have accepted his offer, but I love the Brighton family so I’ve resigned myself to never living the fairytale…
At least until the Dean of Admissions at the girls’ dream school says only families with two parents need apply, and in desperation, Grant makes me a different offer: to be his on-paper *husband*.
With things heating up between us and my heart hanging in the balance, how can I convince Grant to make me the proposal I really want: to turn this marriage of convenience into a real-life happily-ever-after?
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The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot: The new and unforgettable Richard & Judy Book Club pick
– Goodreads Choice: Best Fiction 2021 shortlisted
– Author’s Club First Novel Award longlisted
– Voted Best Uplifting Book in the independent‘Emotional, involving, witty and sad. Everyone is going to love Lenni and Margot’
JILL MANSELL‘Lenni and Margot are two of the most wonderful, warm, witty and wise heroines I’ve ever met. Beautiful and glorious’ CLARE POOLEY, author of The Authenticity Project
Fiercely alive, disarmingly funny and brimming with tenderness, THE ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF LENNI AND MARGOT unwraps the extraordinary gift of life, and revels in our infinite capacity for friendship and love when we need them most.
_______________________________________Life is short.
No-one knows that better than seventeen-year-old Lenni. But as she is about to learn, it’s not only what you make of life that matters, but who you share it with.
Dodging doctor’s orders, she joins an art class where she bumps into fellow patient Margot, a rebel-hearted eight-three-year-old from the next ward. Their bond is instant as they realize that together they have lived an astonishing one hundred years.
To celebrate their shared century, they decide to paint their life stories: of growing old and staying young, of giving joy, of receiving kindness, of losing love, of finding the person who is everything.
As their friendship deepens, it becomes vividly clear that life is not done with Lenni and Margot yet.
An extraordinary friendship. A lifetime of stories. Their last one begins here.
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VOTED BEST UPLIFTING BOOK OF 2021 BY THE INDEPENDENT‘Full of wisdom and kindness. It is just the kind of book I adore’ JOANNA CANNON
‘Such a delight! I fell head over heels for Lenni and Margot, their wit and vibrancy and marvellous outlooks on life. An utter joy’ ABBIE GREAVES
‘Charged with light and colour. Gloriously original and full of wisdom, humour, and hope. It made me think and care and laugh and cry. One of my all-time favourite books’ HAZEL PRIOR, author of Away with the Penguins
‘This is something special: moving, joyful and life-affirming’ GOOD HOUSEKEEPING Book of the Month
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Honeymoon for One: A wonderfully festive feel-good romance to cosy up by the fire to this winter
‘Snowy, sapphic enemies to lovers, shot through with British wit!’ Clare Lydon, author of It Started With a Kiss‘One of only a few 5 star reads this year. I loved everything about this book’ Reader review, 5 stars
A cancelled engagement. A non-refundable honeymoon. A Christmas Robin will never forget.
Robin Ellis has had a year she’d like to forget. She’s tired, overworked and most definitely not ready to spend the holidays with her rowdy family in Manchester. So when she discovers she forgot to cancel her honeymoon she sees this as the perfect opportunity to get away; it’s time to relax and embrace adventure!
The last thing she expects is to clash with standoffish ski instructor Neve. But despite their rocky start these two unlikely people can’t help but fall for each other under the starry Canadian skies.
They know that holiday romances don’t last, and Robin has had her heart broken one too many times before, but can they overcome the distance between them and find a happily ever after together?
A sparkling sapphic wintry holiday romance, perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Heidi Swain and Jo Thomas.
Readers and authors absolutely love Honeymoon for One!
‘A wonderful festive sapphic romance – would go perfectly with blankets & hot chocolate (or mulled wine!)’ Reader review, 5 stars
‘All the hallmarks of a classic romcom read, with a gorgeously sapphic romance in the snow’ Lizzie Huxley-Jones, author of Make You Mine This Christmas
‘This is such an adorable rom-com story! A perfect holiday read!’ Reader review, 5 stars
‘This book was funny, sweet, romantic, and a little bit emotional. The perfect way to get those happy, seasonal feelings going’ Reader review, 5 stars
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Weyward: Discover the unique, original and unforgettable fiction debut novel of 2023 – a BBC 2 Between the Covers Book Club Pick and #2 Times Bestseller
2023’S BIGGEST DEBUT
*The New York Times Bestseller *
*THE TIMES #2 BESTSELLER
*A BBC 2 BETWEEN THE COVERS BOOK CLUB PICK
*‘A generational tale of female resilience’ GUARDIAN_________________________________________________________________________________
‘Humming with a sly, exhilarating magic’ BRIDGET COLLINS
‘A much-heralded epic’ OBSERVER
‘Empowering’ GLAMOURThree women, five centuries, one spellbinding story
In the present day, Kate flees a traumatic relationship to the Cumbrian cottage she inherited from her great-aunt; but the cottage hides secrets of its own.
In 1942, Violet rebels against her father’s ideas of a ‘proper young lady’ . . . until he takes matters into his own hands.
In 1619, Altha is on trial for witchcraft, implicated in the gruesome death of a local man.
Three women they tried to cage – but Weyward women belong to the wild. And they cannot be tamed…
Weyward was a Times bestseller w/e 18-02-2023.
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The Troop: Tiktok’s favourite horror novel!
‘THE TROOP scared the hell out of me, and I couldn’t put it down. Not for the faint-hearted’ STEPHEN KING
He felt something touch his hand. Which is when he looked down.
For the scouts of Troop 52, three days of camping, hiking and survival lessons on Falstaff Island is as close as they’ll get to a proper holiday.
Which was when he saw it.
But when an emaciated figure stumbles into their camp asking for food, the trip takes a horrifying turn. The man is not just hungry, he’s sick. Sick in a way they have never seen before.
Which was when he screamed.
Cut off from the mainland, the troop face a terror far worse than anything they could have made up around a campfire. To survive they will have to fight their fears, the elements…and eventually each other.
Winner of the inaugural James Herbert Award, THE TROOP is a novel that will not fail to get under your skin…
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The House in the Olive Grove: The new sweeping, emotional, romantic escape for summer 2023 from the author of ONE LAST LETTER FROM GREECE
‘A glorious story that celebrates the power of love’ – Bestselling author ADRIANA TRIGIANI
‘I adored The House in the Olive Grove. It is a hymn to friendship and love, and is utterly perfect’ – Bestselling author LIZ FENWICK
Will one week in Greece change their lives for ever?
Chef Maria is running a successful cookery school in her home village of Petalidi, Greece – but she is also running from the secrets of her past.
Food journalist Kayla thought this was going to be just another work trip. But right before she leaves for Greece, she discovers that her whole life is built on a lie.
Jewellery-maker Alessandra has always lived according to her own rules – despite what it has cost her to do so. But she has just had some devastating news.
As these three very different women come together at the house in the olive grove, unlikely friendships blossom and a season of self-discovery begins. Will the sumptuous flavours, sapphire waters and golden sands of Greece give each of them the answers they so desperately seek?
The breathtaking, escapist second novel from Emma Cowell, perfect for fans of Victoria Hislop, Carol Kirkwood and Karen Swan.
Readers love The House in the Olive Grove:
‘Emma Cowell creates worlds of warmth, laughter, healing and hope in her delicious novels. The House in the Olive Grove is a glorious story that celebrates the power of love.’ – Adriana Trigiani
‘Light your favourite candle, pour yourself a glass of ouzo, play Leonard Cohen’s ‘Bird on a Wire,’ and let author Emma Cowell transport you to Petalidi, Greece.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I adored The House in the Olive Grove. It is a hymn to friendship and love, and is utterly perfect.’ – Liz Fenwick
‘A homage to Greek cooking, bee keeping and to the closeness of small communities … The book has an exceptionally strong emotional pulse.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A culinary twist, female solidarity, friendship and romance, what more does one need for a perfect summer read?’ – Nadia Marks
‘This book is food for the soul.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Evocative, compelling, moving. A glorious story.’ – Kate Frost
‘I loved how beautifully Greece and the food were described – it makes you wish you were there yourself.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Sunshine and friendship, broken hearts and secrets. Cowell’s exquisite writing is as delicious as the food she describes.’ – Jennie Keer
‘Eloquent prose brings to life the feel of the breeze off the ocean, the enticing aroma drifting from Maria’s kitchen and the sweetness of the bees’ honey.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A sweeping novel about sisterhood, courage and new beginnings that will inspire and delight.’ – Tessa Harris
‘Cowell has written a lovely atmospheric novel that will engage and entertain you.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘The glorious setting will instantly transport you to sunnier climes!’ – My Weekly
‘A gorgeous read and a real nod to the friendships women can form.’ – Best
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Godkiller: The no. 1 SUNDAY TIMES bestseller and epic fantasy debut (The Fallen Gods Trilogy, Book 1)
THE INSTANT NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
‘A wonderful, gritty, explosively violent, and beautifully realised debut’
DAILY MAIL‘GODKILLER will have you in its grasp from the first pages’
Samantha Shannon, bestselling author of PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREEYou are not welcome here, godkiller
Kissen’s family were killed by zealots of a fire god. Now, she makes a living killing gods, and enjoys it. That is until she finds a god she cannot kill: Skedi, a god of white lies, has somehow bound himself to a young noble, and they are both on the run from unknown assassins.
Joined by a disillusioned knight on a secret quest, they must travel to the ruined city of Blenraden, where the last of the wild gods reside, to each beg a favour.
Pursued by demons, and in the midst of burgeoning civil war, they will all face a reckoning – something is rotting at the heart of their world, and only they can be the ones to stop it.
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The Last House on Needless Street: The Bestselling Richard & Judy Book Club Pick
*** THE THRILLING RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK ***
*** THE BBC TWO BETWEEN THE COVERS BOOK CLUB PICK ***
***ONE OF THE TIMES BEST THRILLER BOOKS OF 2021***
*** THE TIMES NO.4 BESTSELLER ***
*** THE #1 KINDLE BESTSELLER ***THE TIMES THRILLER OF THE MONTH
OBSERVER THRILLER OF THE MONTH‘I haven’t read anything this exciting since Gone Girl’ – STEPHEN KING
‘One of the most extraordinary thrillers of the year’ – DAILY MAIL
‘A dark, audacious highwire act of a novel’ – GUARDIAN
________________________________________This is the story of a murderer. A stolen child. Revenge. This is the story of Ted, who lives with his young daughter Lauren and his cat Olivia in an ordinary house at the end of an ordinary street.
All these things are true. And yet some of them are lies. An unspeakable secret binds the family together, and when a new neighbour moves in next door, the truth may destroy them all. Because there’s something buried in the dark forest at the end of Needless Street. But it’s not what you think…
From the multiple award-winning author of Little Eve and Rawblood, this extraordinary tale will thrill and move readers. A work of incredible imagination and heartbreaking beauty.
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*** RIGHTS SOLD IN TWENTY TERRITORIES ***
________________________________________‘Catriona Ward is the new face of literary dark fiction’ – SARAH PINBOROUGH
‘Books like this don’t come around too often’ – JOANNE HARRIS
‘Believe the hype… a masterclass’ – KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE
‘A chilling and beautiful masterpiece of suspense. I was completely enthralled’ – JOE HILL
‘A masterpiece. Beautiful, heartbreaking and quietly uplifting’ – ALEX NORTH
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Empire of the Vampire: 2021’s sensational start to a new fantasy series from the SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author of NEVERNIGHT (Empire of the Vampire, Book 1)
‘This book is bloody brilliant’
V.E. Schwab‘A ripping read’
Joe AbercrombieThe SUNDAY TIMES and NEW YORK TIMES bestseller from the award-winning author of the Nevernight Chronicle
It has been twenty-seven long years since the last sunrise.
Ever since, vampires have waged war against humanity building their eternal empire even as they tear down our own. Gabriel de León, half man, half monster, and last remaining silversaint – a sworn brother of the holy Silver Order dedicated to defending the realm from the creatures of the night – is all that stands between the world and its end.
Imprisoned by the very monsters he has vowed to destroy Gabriel is forced to tell his story – a story of legendary battles and forbidden love, of faith lost and friendships won, of the War of the Blood and the Forever King and the quest for humanity’s last remaining hope:
The Holy Grail.
Featuring the darkly beautiful illustrations of Bon Orthwick (@monolimeart)
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The Ghost Woods: The perfect new 2022 gothic historical novel you won’t be able to put down
‘Haunting’ Sara Sheridan
‘Intriguing, atmospheric, thought-provoking’ Alexandra Bell
‘Beautifully crafted, thrilling and atmospheric’ Rebecca Netley
In the midst of the woods stands a house called Lichen Hall.
This place is shrouded in folklore – old stories of ghosts, of witches, of a child who is not quite a child.
Now the woods are creeping closer, and something has been unleashed.
Pearl Gorham arrives in 1965, one of a string of young women sent to Lichen Hall to give birth. And she soon suspects the proprietors are hiding something.
Then she meets the mysterious mother and young boy who live in the grounds – and together they begin to unpick the secrets of this place.
As the truth comes to the surface and the darkness moves in, Pearl must rethink everything she knew – and risk what she holds most dear.
Praise for The Ghost Woods . . .
‘Cooke has mixed the darkness of reality with a magical realism that will have you gripped’ Woman & Home
‘This chilling gothic tale is the perfect choice for a book club . . . atmospheric’ Prima
‘Original and compelling, The Ghost Woods is a beautifully written, chilling tale that will stay with the reader long after the book is finished’ Elizabeth Lee
‘[C.J. Cooke is] a master of the feminist gothic!’ Katherine May
’The Ghost Woods rattles along, with a twisty plot that defies expectations right from the start . . . highly enjoyable’ Sally Hinchcliffe
‘An eerie gothic thriller’ Samantha Downing
‘Deliciously unsettling, strangely believable’ Carly Reagon
‘With a great plot, this suspenseful and compelling story touches on the difficult history of women in mid-20th-century Scotland’ Candis
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The Whistling: The most chilling and spine-tingling ghost story you’ll read this year
FEEL SHIVERS DOWN YOUR SPINE WITH THIS CHILLING AND GRIPPING GHOST STORY SET ON A FAR-FLUNG SCOTTISH ISLAND . . .
‘Wonderfully atmospheric, genuinely eerie’ GUARDIAN
‘Gripping, chilling and very, very satisfying’ DAILY MAIL
‘A ghost story that kept me guessing’ SUSAN STOKES-CHAPMAN
‘Perfect for a cold winter’s night’ DAILY MIRROR
‘It will chill you to the bone’ ANITA FRANK
‘If you’re looking for a chilling tale as we head towards Halloween, you’ve found it’ HEAT
_________When Elspeth arrives on a remote Scottish island to become nanny to a young child, she hopes to bond with her. Until she learns that, for reasons no one will explain, Mary has not spoken for months.
And the girl’s silence is not the only mystery.
Hypnotic lullabies drift down empty corridors.
Strange dolls appear in abandoned rooms.
And as the nights draw in, darker questions arise . . .What happened to Mary’s late twin, William? Why did their previous nanny disappear so suddenly?
And is the whistling Elspeth hears at night just the storm outside?
Or is somebody coming for her . . . ?
_________*Longlisted for the Ondaatje Prize*
READERS ARE CHILLED BY THE WHISTLING
‘I was sucked in from page one and read it in one fell swoop’ 5* READER REVIEW
‘A wicked twist . . . brilliant, scary, clever. Horror writing at its best’ 5* READER REVIEW
‘A great story with moments of heart-grabbing terror, beautifully written’ 5* READER REVIEW
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The Gathering: The gripping new crime thriller mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat!
The shocking new thriller for 2023 from internationally bestselling author Lisa Stone
A friendly reunion…
After ten years, Sarah and her husband Roshan are looking forward to catching up with their closest school friends. So when one of them invites the group to spend a week in a beautiful converted church, they eagerly accept.A vision of fear…
Very quickly though, Sarah becomes unsettled. She is frightened by the church’s creepy surroundings, and she thinks she might be seeing ghosts. Even more disturbing, a masked woman is committing armed robberies in the area – and the police can’t catch her.A terrifying secret…
As Sarah and the others begin to have more frightening visions, the armed woman strikes again. The group of friends begin to wonder just what they’ve got themselves into…What readers are saying about The Gathering
‘I was on the edge of my seat reading this!’
‘Once you start you can’t put it down till you know the ending’
‘Kept me hooked till the end’
‘So many unexpected twists’
‘Gripping story, fantastically written’
‘A page turner from start to finish’
‘Read from cover to cover in one day’
‘A thrilling and tense read’
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The Fisherman: A chilling supernatural horror epic
‘Illusory, frightening, and deeply moving, The Fisherman is a modern horror epic. And it’s simply a must read’ Paul Tremblay
In upstate New York, within the woods, Dutchman’s Creek flows out of the Ashokan Reservoir. Steep-banked and fast-moving, it offers the promise of fine fishing, and of something more, a possibility too fantastic to be true.
When Abe and Dan, two widowers who have found solace in each other’s company and a shared passion for fishing, hear rumours of the Creek and what might be found there, the remedy to both their losses, they dismiss them. Soon, though, the men find themselves drawn into a tale as deep and old as the Reservoir.
It’s a tale of dark pacts, of long-buried secrets, and of a mysterious figure known as the Fisherman. It will bring Abe and Dan face to face with all that they have lost, and with the price they must pay to regain it.
‘An epic, yet intimate, horror novel. Langan channels M. R. James, Robert E. Howard and Norman Maclean. What you get is A River Runs Through It… straight to hell’ Laird Barron
More praise for The Fisherman
‘Reading this, your mouth fills with worms. Just let them wriggle and crawl as they will, though—don’t swallow. John Langan is fishing for your sleep, for your soul. I fear he’s already got mine’ Stephen Graham Jones
‘What starts as a slow, melancholy tale gains momentum and drops you head first into a churning nightmare from which you might escape, but you’ll never forget, and the memory of what you saw will change you forever’ Richard Kadrey
‘The Fisherman is a treasure, the kind of book you just want to snuggle up and shiver through. I can’t say enough good things about the confidence, the patience, the satisfying cumulative power of this book. It was a pleasure to read from the first page to the last’ Victor LaValle
‘Stories within stories, folk tales becoming modern legends, all spinning into a fisherman’s tale about the one he wishes had gotten away. Langan’s latest is at turns epic and personal, dense yet compulsively readable, frightening but endearing’ Adam Cesare
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Standard Deviation: ‘The best feel-good novel around’ Daily Mail
‘I have rarely seen modern marriage reproduced so faithfully in print. It’s about love once the early romance has subsided. Hilarious’ Jojo Moyes, Woman and Home
‘Standard Deviation is a marvel’ Kate Atkinson
‘Addictive reading’ Mail on Sunday
‘A comic masterpiece’ Observer
A divinely funny novel about the challenges of a good marriage, the delight and heartache of raising children, and the irresistible temptation to wonder about the path not taken.
Graham Cavanaugh’s second wife, Audra, is everything his first wife was not. She considers herself privileged to live in the age of the hair towel, talks non-stop through her epidural, labour and delivery, invites the doorman to move in and the eccentric members of their son’s Origami Club to Thanksgiving. She is charming and spontaneous and fun but life with her can be exhausting.
In the midst of the day-to-day difficulties and delights of marriage and raising a child with Asperger’s, his first wife, Elspeth, reenters Graham’s life. Former spouses are hard to categorize – are they friends, enemies, old flames, or just people who know you really, really well? Graham starts to wonder: How can anyone love two such different women? Did he make the right choice? Is there a right choice?
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