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Chief Investigator of Nordland Police, Jakob Weber is drawn into a complex case when a teenaged girl goes missing in Northern Norway, and a second woman disappears from a remote island in similar circumstances FIRST in a compelling, dark new Nordic Noir series.`Provides a boilerplate for anyone wishing to write a Scandi crime novel Weber, "a dagger in a velvet sheath", is an engaging character; discerning readers will wish to meet him again Mark Sanderson, The Times`Atmospheric Crime Monthly`Jakob Weber is a great protagonist, and the sense of place is phenomenal. The perfect start to a series destined for greatness Thomas Enger`This is first-class Nordic Noir from the real North, where danger lurks around every corner Gunnar Staalesen_______In Norways frozen north, its not just secrets that are buriedWhen nineteen-year-old Iselin Hanssen disappears during a run in a popular hiking area in Bod, Northern Norway, suspicion quickly falls on her boyfriend. For investigator Jakob Weber, the case seems clear-cut, almost unexceptional, even though there is some suggestion that Iselin lived parts of her life beneath the radar of both family and friends.But events take a dramatic turn when another woman disappears in similar circumstances this time on the island of Rst, miles off the Norwegian coast, in the wild ocean.Rumours that a killer is on the loose begin to spread, terrifying the local population and leading to wild conspiracies. But then Jakob discovers that this isnt the first time that young women have vanished without a trace in the region, and it becomes clear that someone is hiding something and another murderous spree may have just begunFor fans of Joe Pickett, Ragnar Jonasson and Jorn Lier Horst______`Dark and totally gripping adds a new dimension to the police procedural which goes beyond the standard elements of the genre Ewa Sherman, European Literature NetworkWhat readers are saying`Multiple theories and suspects keep us on edge until the very end`Impossible to put down`The spectacular setting is a character in its own right`Quirky, believable characters and some of the most breathtaking descriptions of Northern Norway that Ive ever read`Simply superb both creepy and thrilling`An incredible, addictive start to a new series

A strange and compelling classic of dystopian and climate fiction, one that with foreboding and deep compassion maps the psyche and the terrain of dislocation - Jeff VanderMeerOne might become convinced that Kavan had seen the future - New YorkerIce will soon cover the entire globe. As the glacial tide creeps forward, society breaks down. Hurtling through the frozen chaos is a nameless narrator, seeking the white-haired girl he once loved, desperate to rescue her - or perhaps to annihilate her. Through nightmarish, ever-shifting scenes, she flees him and his powerful enemy, the Warden. But none of them can outrun the ice.Anna Kavans masterwork is an apocalyptic vision of environmental devastation and possessive violence, rendered in unforgettable, propulsive, hallucinatory prose.Part of the Pushkin Press Classics series: timeless storytelling by icons of literature, hand-picked from around the globe.With an introduction by Christopher Priest, author of The Prestige and The Inverted World.Anna Kavan (1901-1968) was born Helen Woods, the only child of wealthy British expatriates, and grew up travelling through Europe and America. She began publishing under her married name, Helen Ferguson, having left her husband in Burma and returned with her son to live in England. After a mental breakdown in the 1930s she began writing under a new name, taken from one of her characters, and with a new style. She continued writing for another three decades, while frequently using heroin and undergoing several rounds of psychiatric hospitalisation. She died shortly after the publication of Ice, her most celebrated work.

A superb, sexy sequel to Presumed InnocentSunday TimesA legend of suspense fiction Steve CavanaghThe master of the courtroom drama Daniel SilvaA writer with few peers in any genre David BaldacciDaily Mail Books to Watch 2025 The Times Best Thrillers of 2025 So FarIn a sequel to Presumed Innocent, the book that redefined the legal thriller, judge and lawyer Rusty Sabich returns to the courtroom to defend his step-son against a racially-charged murder indictment as the boys life and perhaps Rustys last chance at happiness hang in the balance.Rusty is a retired judge attempting a third act in life with a loving soon-to-be wife, Bea, with whom he shares both a restful home on an idyllic lake in the rural Midwest and a plaintive hope that this marriage will be his best, and his last. But the peace thats taken Rusty so long to find evaporates when Beas young adult son, Aaron, living under their supervision while on probation for drug possession, disappears. If Aaron doesnt return soon, he will be sent back to jail.Aaron eventually turns up with a vague story about a camping trip with his troubled girlfriend, Mae, that ended in a fight and a long hitchhike home. Days later, when she still hasnt returned, suspicion falls on Aaron, and when Mae is subsequently discovered dead, Aaron is arrested and set for trial on charges of first degree murder.Faced with few choices and even fewer hopes, Bea begs Rusty to return to court one last time, to defend her son and to save their last best hope for happiness. For Rusty, the question is not whether to defend Aaron, or whether the boy is in fact innocent its whether the system to which he has devoted his life can ever provide true justice for those who are presumed guilty.5* READER REVIEWSAbsolutely brilliantScott Turow at his very bestA great legal thriller ... Kept me rivetedFantastic. It will draw you in from the first pageScott Turow is the master of the legal, court room dramaA masterpiece - one of the best legal thrillers I have readThis is what you call a proper legal thriller

ADVENTURES IN TOYLAND:WHAT THE MARIONETTE TOLD MOLLYBY EDITH KING HALL

Readers love THE PLAYERSTotally riveting... Perfect.I was transported every time I picked up this highly imaginative storyEverything I love about historical fictionThis is historical fiction at its bestGood to see female characters having strong rolesI would recommend it to anyone who enjoys history, literature and a "jolly good read"Who will save them from the gallows?England, 1685. Decades after the end of the civil war, the country is once again divided when a pretender to the throne incites rebellion against King James II. Angered, the king orders every captured rebel to be hanged, drawn and quartered. As the country braces for carnage, the formidable Lady Jayne Harrier and her enigmatic son, assisted by the reclusive daughter of a local magistrate, contrive ways to save men from the gallows. Secrets are kept and surprising friendships formed during the dark days of the Bloody Assizes, in a dangerous gamble to thwart a brutal kings thirst for vengeance...Fascinating ... told with the masterful skill of a true storyteller Anne OBrienAn immersive joy that will stand the test of time Elizabeth Chadwick

***THE INSTANT IRISH TIMES No. 1 BESTSELLER***A riveting, textured, glamorous crime thriller set in contemporary Paris - magnifique! ANDREA MARAIf Dan Brown was a woman, her name would be Sam Blake EDEL COFFEYDanger is closer than you think...Single Mum Kate Wilde has escaped an abusive marriage and hasnt had a holiday in years, so when she wins a five-day trip to Paris to learn about perfume - in a competition she cant remember entering - its a dream come true. Or is it?Almost as soon as she arrives, Kates ex texts with evidence that hes in Paris too. Kate can feel shes being watched, and shes sure someone has been in her apartment. Then she discovers that theres a killer in the city focusing on red headed women like her. And his kill count is rising.Who should she fear the most?All Kates senses are on alert. But can her instincts keep her safe?Praise for Sam Blake:Griptastic Liz NugentA high-octane thrill ride Catherine Ryan HowardPacked with twistsWomans Own

The first in the internationally bestselling series of witty, moving and philosophical animal fables for adults.Only one question remains: is he a writer or a genius? I suspect the latter De MorgenToon Tellegens stories provide endless pleasure Die ZietMoving and entertaining De VolkskrantThe hedgehog is lonely.So he writes a letter, inviting the animals of the forest to visit. But before he can post it, doubts start flooding his mind...As winter draws in, can anything save the hedgehog from himself?

From the author of the international bestseller The Elegance of The Hedgehog comes a mouth-watering tale delving into the life of a monstrous food critic.A foodies delight; just dont read it when youre hungryDaily MailThe exquisite descriptions of eating are like nothing youve read beforeGood HousekeepingAfter a lifetime of presiding over cowering chefs and pursuing sensual delights, Frances greatest food critic is dying. Given just forty-eight hours to live, Pierre Arthens has one last ambition - to recall the most delicious food to ever pass his lips, an elusive taste from his childhood.From his luxury penthouse at 7 Rue de Grenelle, Pierre casts his mind back over a lifetime of flavour: eating barbequed sardines with his grandfather; the warm, crumbly pastry of an apple tart; his first taste of velvety sashimi. But orbiting around him are a cast of family and acquaintances, each with their own story to tell about the greed and ruthlessness that has paved the way to Pierres search for the perfect meal.

The figure of the gladiator is as compelling to us as it was to the Romans. Why are we drawn to this ancient blood sport?The usual explanation of the savagery lurking beneath our veneer of civilisation is too simplistic. Gladiatorial combat has always been far more than just an excuse for the enjoyment of violence. From its origins in the funerary religious practices of Republican Rome to the extreme form of entertainment we recognise today, the bloody business of the arena evolved into a microcosm of the Roman Empire: a self-contained world reflecting the culture, attitudes and history of Rome itself.The World of the Gladiator brings the games and the gladiators into focus, placing them in their historical and cultural context. Using evidence from all over the Roman world, including fresh archaeological discoveries, the minutiae of the arena are set out and discussed. A picture of the gladiators life is built up, from training and diet, to social status and mortality rates. The history of the amphitheatre, that iconic symbol of bloodletting, is also traced alongside the evolution of the gladiator.Films like Gladiator and Spartacus demonstrate that the idea of two men fighting each other for their lives has lost none of its power in over 2000 years. The particular persistence of this public taste for spectacle is explored, with unavoidable comparisons to the modern world.

In his foreword to The Ways of Paradise, Peter Cornell presents this so-called found manuscript, the work of a now-deceased, obscure researcher who spent three decades in the National Library of Sweden working on his magnum opus. Upon his death, no trace of this work remains aside from this set of notes and fragments which form an enigmatic set of texts on the connections between art, literature, spirituality and the occult through history, with a particular focus on spirals and labyrinths. Ranging from the Crusades to Ruskin, Freud to surrealism, cubism, automatic writing, Duchamp, the Manhattan Project, Pollock and Smithson, this cult book, first published in Sweden in 1987, is translated into English for the first time by Saskia Vogel.

Delightful... if you love Richard Osmans books, this will be right up your street TRIP FICTION After a gruelling stint as the most powerful woman in the world, Angela can finally put her feet up. With her quantum-chemist husband Achim, her bodyguard Mike and their new pug Putin, she has retired to the idyllic north German village of Kleinfreudenstadt-on-Dumpfsee. But it isnt easy to settle into country life. Baking and hiking just arent as exciting as global financial meltdowns or deranged American presidents. And Angelas fellow villagers all seem to want something, from her xenophobic AfD-voting namesake to the local aristocrat desperate to bury her familys Nazi past. So when the eccentric Baron von Baugenwitz is found poisoned in a castle dungeon locked from the inside, new life stirs in Angela. Finally, a problem to solve! Supported by her team of helpers foremost among them the doughty Putin she embarks on a perilous hunt for the killer. Will she succeed? Or will one of the six women suspects finish her off first?This is a warm, funny and sometimes touching read with a compelling mystery at its core cosy crime Deutschland-style!

In a decade of researching and writing about crime, Simon Farquhar has met many of those professionally or personally affected by it. They all carry with them stories that the rest of the world has forgotten, but which to them remain unforgettable.In A Deafening Silence, five of these stories are told, in full, for the first time. Retracing these historic tragedies with a modern eye, talking to surviving witnesses and police officers, exploring Home Office files and even previously unseen evidence, each investigation reveals powerful truths about those who take away a human life and those bereaved by their actions, while shining a new light on how our society has changed or still needs to change.Time is also taken to explore the untold stories of what happens after sentence is passed, after the press packs up and leaves, once the rest of the world has moved on. What becomes of the survivors, and what becomes of the criminals? What traces of these crimes still remain today?Exhaustively researched and sensitively written, these remarkable accounts are both harrowing and heartbreaking, presenting us with humanity at its cruellest, at its most vulnerable, at its most compassionate and at its most courageous.

Christmas in Shakespeares day was an extravagant festival that included a long season of merrymaking, feasting and, most important of all, masques and plays.Shakespeares Christmas is a delightful glimpse into an Elizabethan Christmas, comprising little-known stories such as the time Elizabeth I interrupted Shakespeares performance by walking across the stage and dropping a glove at his feet recipes of traditional Elizabethan desserts, ballads and poems.A must-read if you are interested in the ignoble goings-on of the Lord of Misrule and a chance to immerse yourself in the celebrations of a Shakespearean Christmas.

How do we write about the singular experience of parenthood? Written in a state of attachment, or under the influence of fatherhood, Childish Literature is an eclectic guide for novice parents, showing how the birth and growth of a child changes not only the present and the future, but also reshapes our perceptions of the past. Shifting from moving dispatches from his sons first year of existence, to a treatise on football sadness, to a psychedelic narrative where a man tries, mid-magic mushroom trip, to re-learn the subtle art of crawling, this latest work from Alejandro Zambra shows how children shield adults from despondency, self-absorption and the tyrannies of chronological time. At once a chronicle of fatherhood, a letter to a child and a work of fiction, Childish Literature is the latest, virtuosic addition to the oeuvre of one of the most exciting Latin American writers in recent decades.

THE TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES THRILLER OF THE YEAR 2024GUARDIAN BEST BOOKS OF 2024THE TELEGRAPH BEST BOOKS OF 2024FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOKS OF 2024WINNER OF THE 2024 EDGAR AWARD FOR BEST FIRST NOVELWINNER OF THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL THRILLER WRITERS AWARD FOR BEST FIRST NOVELWINNER OF THE 2024 BARRY BEST FIRST MYSTERY OR CRIME NOVEL AWARDWINNER OF THE 2024 MACAVITY BEST FIRST MYSTERY AWARDSHORTLISTED FOR THE ANTHONY AWARD FOR BEST FIRST NOVELNOMINATED FOR THE STRAND MAGAZINE BEST DEBUT MYSTERY OF THE YEAROne of the "top spy novelists of the 21st Century"The TimesGritty, propulsive, dark and twisty David McCloskey, author of Damascus StationIts fantastic, I loved it Steve Cavanagh, author of ThirteenDeservedly garlanded with high praise Adam Lebor, Financial Times..the most impressive debut of the year to date and a spy novel to rank alongside the best of Mick Herrons Slough House series.The Irish Timesimmediately elevates IS Berry, a former CIA case officer, alongside David McCloskey and Paul Vidich. John Dugdale, The Sunday TimesBerry has all of le Carres cynicism about Western intelligence services, and outsoars him in her ability to convincingly evoke a love affair against an espionage backdrop. This is a star in the making. Jake Kerridge, The Daily TelegraphA cracking debut thrillerThe New YorkerSensational...feels like every inch of the real world of espionage Alex Gerlis, author of Every Spy a TraitorI.S. Berry is at the vanguard of a new generation of American spy novelists who have electrified the genre. Charles Cumming, author of Judas 62Superbly captures the twilight world of espionage, where no one tells the truth, but a hero can still find love. Geoffrey Wansell, The Daily MailThe thrilling debut from author and former CIA officer I.S. Berry, following an American spys last dangerous mission.Shane Collins, a world-weary CIA spy, is ready to come in from the cold. Stationed in Bahrain for his final tour, hes anxious to dispense with his mission uncovering Iranian support for the insurgency. But then he meets Almaisa, an enigmatic artist, and his eyes are opened to a side of Bahrain most expats never experience, to questions he never thought to ask.When his trusted informant becomes embroiled in a murder, Collins finds himself drawn deep into the conflict, his romance and loyalties upended. In an instant, hes caught in the crosswinds of a revolution. He sets out to learn the truth behind the Arab Spring, win Almaisas love, and uncover the murky border where Bahrains secrets end and Americas begin.Now optioned for film by Scott Delman of Shadowfox productions (Producer of HBO Max hit series Station Eleven).

There are so many insights even hardcore Bond fans will be surprised. Indispensable. David Lowbridge-Ellis MBEOnly six men can lay claim to wearing the famous Savile Row tuxedo of James Bond; more people have stepped on the Moon. Yet, hundreds more came within an inch of winning the coveted 007 role the pinnacle for so many actors.For the first time, The Search for Bond tells the extraordinary story of how cinemas most famous secret agent was cast, featuring exclusive interviews with many of the actors who were at one time considered to play Bond, interviewed for the role, or went as far as to be screen tested. From Sir Ranulph Fiennes to Sam Neill, their memories and stories give a fascinating insiders glimpse into the process of how the Bond producers, Broccoli and Saltzman, came up with the right man to play their famous spy.

THE TWISTY AND INGENIOUS THIRD INSTALLEMENT IN THE BIZARRE HOUSE MYSTERIESThe famed mystery writer Miyagaki Ytar lives a life of seclusion in the remote Labyrinth House. When Ytar invites four young crime authors to his home for a birthday party, they are honoured to accept. But no sooner have they arrived than they are confronted with a shocking death, then lured into a bizarre, deadly competition...As the twisted contest gathers pace, murder follows murder. The ingenious sleuth Shimada Kiyoshi investigates, but can he solve the mystery of the house before all those trapped in its labyrinth are dead? And can you guess the solution before he does?

From one of the earliest mentions of its name in the sixth century to the Covid lockdowns of the twenty-first, this is a magnificent portrait of one of the worlds great cities in its many iterations, from Edinburgh, the sink of abomination to the Athens of the North and everything including the home of the Enlightenment, the Festival City, the Aids Capital of Europe and a Mecca for tourists seeking tartan tat in between. As the nations capital it has been critical to its progress and a witness to epochal events, such the tumultuous reign of Mary, Queen of Scots, the Reformation, the Forty-Five rebellion, the Disruption of the Church of Scotland and the reconvening of the Scottish Parliament. All of these and more feature. But this is not simply a book about the great and good, the famous and infamous. There is testimony aplenty from ordinary folk who may not have made their mark on history but who have contributed to Edinburghs ever-expanding tapestry. There are stories of body snatching and murder, drunkenness and drug-taking, sex and shopping, as well rants against inclement weather and the city council.

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER THE TIMES BOOKS TO LOOK OUT FOR IN 2025A rare combination of experience and talent Mick HerronHis best yet ... Superb, addictively suspenseful, its politics and tradecraft coolly accurate, scary, intricate and complex ... The newmaestro of espionage thrillersSimon Sebag MontefioreA John le Carre level game of cat and mouse. It could have only been written by someone like David McCloskey, who has an insiders sharp angle David BaldacciThis enthralling read cements McCloskeys place in the first division of spy writersFinancial TimesTerrific espionage seriesNew York TimesTHE THIRD NOVEL FROM FORMER CIA OFFICER, THE REST IS CLASSIFIED PODCAST CO-HOST AND THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ***THE TIMES THRILLER OF THE YEAR***DAMASCUS STATION (One of the best spy thrillers in yearsTHE TIMES) AND ***SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR*** MOSCOW XFOURTH NOVEL THE PERSIAN AVAILABLE NOW TO PRE-ORDERALL YOUR LIFE YOURE CIA. THEN YOURE NOT.A Russian arrives in Singapore with a secret to sell. When the Russian is killed and Sam Joseph, the CIA officer dispatched for the meet, goes missing, Artemis Procter is made a scapegoat and run out of the service. Traded back in a spy swap, Sam appears at Procters central Florida doorstep months later with an explosive secret: there is a Russian mole hidden deep within the upper reaches of CIA.As Procter and Sam investigate, they arrive at a shortlist of suspects made up of both Procters closest friends and fiercest enemies. The hunt soon requires Procter to dredge up her own checkered past in service of CIA, placing her and Sam into the sights of a savvy Russian spymaster who will protect Moscows mole in Langley at all costs, even if it means wreaking bloody havoc across the United States.Bouncing between the corridors of Langley and the Kremlin, the thrilling new novel by David McCloskey explores the nature of friendship in a faithless business, and what it means to love a place that does not love you back.*****FIVE STAR READER REVIEWS:Great spy thriller that is absolutely riveting in its intensityDavid McCloskeys novels are only getting betterThe best yet ... Hard to put downBest work to date! No shortage of intrigue, twists, characters that are real, written by someone in the knowA thoroughly exciting read which had me dashing to its conclusion

In September 1913, Mieczysaw Wojnicz, a student suffering from tuberculosis, arrives at Wilhelm Opitzs Guesthouse for Gentlemen, a health resort in what is now western Poland. Every day, its residents gather in the dining room to imbibe the hallucinogenic local liqueur, to obsess over money and status, and to discuss the great issues of the day: Will there be war? Monarchy or democracy? Do devils exist? Are women inherently inferior? Meanwhile, disturbing things are beginning to happen in the guesthouse and its surroundings. As stories of shocking events in the nearby highlands reach the men, a sense of dread builds. Someone or something seems to be watching them and attempting to infiltrate their world. Little does Mieczysaw realize, as he attempts to unravel both the truths within himself and the mystery of the sinister forces beyond, that they have already chosen their next target. A century after the publication of The Magic Mountain, Olga Tokarczuk revisits Thomas Mann territory and lays claim to it, blending horror story, comedy, folklore and feminist parable with brilliant storytelling.