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Roy Grace is back with his most difficult case yet in the gripping new instalment from number one bestselling author Peter James.Available for pre-order now!*****23 million books sold.Now a major ITV/BritBox show starring John Simm as Roy Grace.Creator of Her Majesty Queen Camillaâ ™s favourite fictional detective. Peter James is one of the best British crime writers and therefore one of the best in the world â “ Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business â “ Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent series One of the worldâ ™s most popular detective series â “ The Guardian

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Roy Grace never thought a case would take him deep inside Buckingham Palace . . . Grace returns in this gripping read from the multimillion-copy bestseller!

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Roy Grace never dreamed a murder investigation would take him deep into Buckingham Palace . . .Her Majesty, Queen Camilla, is aboard the Royal Train heading to a charity event in Sussex when disaster strikes - the train is derailed.A tragic accident or a planned attack?When, minutes later, a trusted aide is shot dead by a sniper, the police have their answer.Despite all the evidence, Roy Grace is not convinced The Queen was the intended target. But he finds himself alone in his suspicions.Fighting against the scepticism of his colleagues and the Palace itself, Grace pursues his own investigation. But when there is a second murder, the stakes rise even higher, and Grace is at risk of being embroiled in a very public catastrophe - and in mortal danger.Failure at this level is not an option. But time is running out before a killer in the Palace will strike again . . .Roy Grace is back with his most difficult case yet in the gripping new instalment from number one bestselling author Peter James.

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Roy Grace is about to find out just how dangerous a dead man can be . . .Arriving late for a funeral, James Taylor spots a familiar face in the church – his old schoolfriend Rufus Rorke. Except it couldn’t be him, could it? Because two years ago Taylor attended Rufus’s funeral. He even delivered the eulogy.On the other side of Brighton, at Police HQ, Detective Superintendent Roy Grace has been alerted to a number of suspicious deaths that he can’t get out of his mind. But how are they linked? And could they possibly be connected to Rufus Rorke?One Of Us Is Dead is the latest race-against-time instalment of the award-winning Grace series by Peter James, now a major ITV show starring John Simm.

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When James Taylor arrives late for a funeral, he has to stand at the back of the small church.But, as the service progresses, Taylor notices a man six rows in front of him. At first he thinks he must be mistaken, but the more he looks at the man, the more convinced Taylor becomes that this is his old schoolfriend Rufus Rorke. Except it couldn t be him, could it? Because two years ago Taylor attended Rufus Rorke s funeral. He even delivered Rufus eulogy. On the other side of Brighton, at Police HQ, Detective Superintendent Roy Grace has been alerted to a number of suspicious deaths that he can t get out of his mind.But how are they linked? And how could they possibly be connected to Rufus Rorke?Roy Grace is about to find out just how dangerous a dead man can be.

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Creator of Her Majesty Queen Camillaâ ™s favourite fictional detective.23 million books sold.â ˜Peter James is one of the best British crime writers, and therefore one of the best in the worldâ ™ - LEE CHILD, author of the Jack Reacher seriesDiscover the darkness that lurks around every corner in the latest instalment of the award-winning Grace series by Peter James, now a major ITV show starring John Simm. A ruthless crime. A race against time.In the dead of night, a farmer confronts the intruders of a break in, having no idea that the encounter will leave him dead. Whatâ ™s more chilling is the truth of what the perpetrators were willing to kill for.At the scene, DS Roy Grace senses that this is no mere botched robbery; itâ ™s the tip of the iceberg of a nationwide crime epidemic. Ruthless gangs, operating with military precision, have discovered a new black market flourishing in the shadows â “ an unthinkable source of wealth even more profitable than drugs.Graceâ ™s investigation into this deadly trade pits him against people who will kill anyone who gets in their way.Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Stop Them Dead is the nineteenth thrilling title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detectiveâ ™s investigations with One of Us is Dead. Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business - KARIN SLAUGHTER â ˜The master of the craftâ ™ - DAILY EXPRESS Ruthlessly efficient entertainment. Pedigree fun - THE TIMES One of the world s most popular detective series - THE GUARDIAN

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One of the best British crime writers â “ Lee ChildA shocking reveal threatens to unravel Detective Superintendent Roy Graceâ ™s happy new life . . .Grace is newly married, having moved to a country cottage with Cleo and their baby son. But his first, long-missing wife, now found, has left Grace a surprise greater than he could have imagined.Yet the police need Grace at work: an escaped murderer who left a bullet in him is back and a Black Widow is leaving an international trail of corpses after â “ in every sense â “ bleeding them dry. Now, sheâ ™s come to Brighton for her next rich target . . .Love You Dead is a race-against-time instalment of the award-winning Grace series by Peter James, now a major ITV show starting John Simm. Don t miss the latest pulse-pounding instalment, One Of Us Is Dead.*****23 million books sold.Creator of Her Majesty Queen Camillaâ ™s favourite fictional detective. Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business â “ Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent series Peter James is one of the best British crime writers and therefore one of the best in the world â “ Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series One of the worldâ ™s most popular detective series â “ The Guardian An easy 5* book â “ Reader review Excellent as always! â “ Reader review A brilliant addition to this excellent series â “ Reader review*They Thought I was Dead was an instant no.1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 13/05/2024

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Detective Superintendent Roy Grace, creation of the CWA Diamond Dagger award-winning author Peter James, faces his most engrossing case yet in Left You Dead. Niall and Eden Paternoster start their Sunday the same way they always do - with a long drive, a visit to a country house and a quick stop at the local supermarket on the way home. But this Sunday ends differently - because while Niall waits and waits in the car park for Eden to pick up supplies, Eden never returns. She s not waiting for him at home, and none of their family or friends have heard from her. Gone without a trace, Niall is arrested on suspicion of her murder. When DS Roy Grace is called in to investigate, it doesn t take long to realize that nothing in this case is quite as it seems . . . Left You Dead is the seventeenth thrilling crime novel in the Roy Grace series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective s investigations with Dead Simple, Looking Good Dead and Not Dead Enough.

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An obsessive psychopath must be stopped whilst Detective Superintendent Roy Grace also deals with a very personal mystery in Want You Dead, by award winning crime writer Peter James.Graceâ ™s wife Sandy is officially declared dead after being missing for a decade, allowing him to marry the mother of his baby son. But Sandyâ ™s disappearance is unexplained for a reason.Bryce Laurent doesnâ ™t want his ex-girlfriend to move on. Terrified by Bryceâ ™s dark side, she seeks police protection. But Bryce will not be stopped, determined to destroy everything and everyone she has ever known and loved â “ and then her too . . .Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Want You Dead is the tenth thrilling title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detectiveâ ™s investigations with You Are Dead and Love You Dead.Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm.

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Faced with his most disturbing case yet, Detective Superintendent Roy Grace tracks a serial killer in You Are Dead, by award winning crime author Peter James.A series of young women ⠓ all beautiful, all with long brown hair ⠓ have been stalked and abducted. Each victim is found with a brand on their body, a marking that reads ⠘U R Dead⠙. And some of their remains are from thirty years ago.When Logan Somerville is taken while on the phone to her fiancé, Grace must find a lead, connect the cases and track down the killer before they can strike again . . .Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, You Are Dead is the eleventh thrilling title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective⠙s investigations with Love You Dead and Need You Dead.Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm.

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Detective Superintendent Roy Grace has to solve a disturbing murder whilst protecting an innocent eye witness in Looking Good Dead, by award winning crime author Peter James.When a young womanâ ™s body is found butchered in Brighton, Roy Grace cannot help but think of his own missing wife and her unsolved fate.Elsewhere in the city, when Tom Bryce finds a disc left on a train, he simply tries to do the right thing â “ return it to its owner. But this attempted act of kindness makes him the sole witness to that same vicious murder.Learning that Tom has made a statement to Graceâ ™s team, the killers have to act. But when they plan the murder of the Bryce family, itâ ™s not just revenge â “ itâ ™s entertainment.Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Looking Good Dead is the second gripping title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detectiveâ ™s investigations with Not Dead Enough and Dead Man s Footsteps.Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm.

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The Times Best History Books of 2017Winner of the Gilder Lehrman Prize for Military HistoryWinner of the 2017 Caroline Bancroft History PrizeShortlisted for the Military History Magazine Book of the Year AwardNominated for the 2017 PEN Hessell-Tiltman Extraordinary... Cozzens has stripped the myth from these stories, but he is such a superb writer that what remains is exquisite The TimesAt the end of the Civil War, the American nation continued its expansion onto tribal lands, setting off a struggle that would last nearly three decades. Peter Cozzens chronicles the conflict from both sides in comprehensive and singularly intimate detail, bringing together a pageant of fascinating characters, including Custer, Sherman and Grant, as well as great native leaders such as Crazy Horse, Sitting Bull and Red Cloud. This is the tale of how the West was won... and lost.

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Gossip Girl but make it royal – a Black LGBTQ+ royal reimagining full of scandalous secrets, rollercoaster romances and one hell of a mystery, from the award-winning author Benjamin Dean. ‘Scandalous, funny and deliciously compelling!’ Catherine Doyle, co-author of Twin Crowns #39;All hail this royal debut that twists, turns, and revels in palace intrigue and deceit. #39; Kirkus James has been a prince all his life, and since he was born, he’s been thrust into the spotlight as the first Black heir to the throne. But when his father dies unexpectedly, James is crowned king at the tender age of seventeen, and his life irrevocably changes. When James’ boyfriend suddenly goes missing, threatening envelopes appear in the palace, and gossip and scandals that only he knows are leaked to the public. As the anonymous informant continues to expose every last skeleton in the royal closet, James realises even those in his inner circle can’t be trusted.#LongLiveTheScandalPRAISE FOR THE KING IS DEAD: ‘A moreish mashup of scandalous thriller and royal intrigue combines with smart observations on race and power, underpinned with real heart.’ The Guardian ‘All hail this exquisitely twisty, delightfully queer mystery.’ Chelsea Pitcher, author of This Lie Will Kill You ‘Benjamin Dean has written a royal triumph.’ Juno Dawson, author of Her Majesty #39;s Royal Coven ‘A compelling thriller that stays with you long after you’ve finished reading.’ Kathryn Foxfield, author of Good Girls Die First ‘A scandalous peek behind the royal curtain, with more jaw-dropping, OMG-twists than even the most salacious tabloid journalist could create.’ Erik J. Brown, author of All That #39;s Left in the World ‘One page-burning scandal after another. Benjamin Dean is YA royalty.’ Femi Fadugba, author of The Upper World ‘A scandalous, twisty mystery that had me on the edge of my seat gasping for more.’ Kate Weston, author of Diary of a Confused Feminist ‘A twisty thriller that kept me guessing until the very end.’ Lex Croucher, author of Reputation ‘Addictive, compelling, and utterly delicious.’ Simon James Green, author of Noah Can’t Even ‘The scandal of the season!’ Abiola Bello, author of Love in Winter Wonderland ‘A delicious royal mystery.’ The Bookseller

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Roy Grace, creation of the award-winning author Peter James, unearths a powerful criminal network in Find Them Dead.Ending his secondment to London s Met Police, Roy Grace gets a tip-off about a county lines drugs mastermind operating out of Brighton. On his first day back in his old job in Sussex, he is called to a seemingly senseless murder.Separately, Meg Magellan finally has her life back together, five years after the car crash that killed her husband and their son. Her daughter, Laura, now eighteen, is on her gap year travelling in South America with a friend, and Meg misses her badly. Laura is all she has in the world.In between jobs, Meg receives a summons for jury service. She s excited - it might be interesting and will help distract her from constantly worrying about Laura. But when she is selected for the trial of a major Brighton drugs overlord, everything changes.Gradually, Grace s investigation draws him increasingly into the sinister sphere of influence of the drug dealer on trial. A man utterly ruthless and evil, prepared to order the death of anyone it takes to enable him to walk free.Just a few days into jury service, Meg arrives home to find a photograph of Laura, in Ecuador, lying on her kitchen table. Then her phone rings.A sinister, threatening stranger is on the line. He tells her that if she ever wants to see Laura alive again, it is very simple. At the end of the trial, all she has to do is make sure the jury says just two words . . . Not guilty.

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Niall and Eden Paternoster start their Sunday the same way they always do - with a long drive, a visit to a country house and a quick stop at the local supermarket on the way home.But this Sunday ends differently - because while Niall waits and waits in the car park for Eden to pick up supplies, Eden never returns. She s not waiting for him at home, and none of their family or friends have heard from her.Gone without a trace, Niall is arrested on suspicion of her murder. When DS Roy Grace is called in to investigate, it doesn t take long to realize that nothing is quite as it seems - and this might be his most mysterious case yet . . .Sunday Times number one bestseller Peter James returns with another installment in his award-winning Roy Grace novels.

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Peter James is one of the best British crime writers, and therefore one of the best in the world. - LEE CHILD, author of The Jack Reacher seriesDiscover the darkness that lurks around every corner in the latest instalment of the award-winning Grace series, now a major ITV series.A ruthless crime. A race against time.When a young farmer confronts intruders in the middle of the night he has no idea that just minutes later he will be left dying in a pool of blood. What s more chilling is what the perpetrators were willing to kill for.At the scene of the crime, Detective Superintendent Roy Grace soon realises this is no isolated robbery gone wrong but the tip of the iceberg of a nationwide crime wave, in which ruthless organised gangs are making more money from the illegal trade in dogs than drugs. A trade which pits him against some ruthless people who will kill anyone who gets in their way, because where there is greed, there is murder. The master of the craft - DAILY EXPRESS

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The eighteenth Detective Superintendent Roy Grace novel from the highly acclaimed number one bestselling author, Peter James.

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Discover the darkness that lurks around every corner in the latest instalment of the award-winning Grace series, now a major ITV series.A priceless discovery. A deadly cost.Harry and Freya never thought their dream of finding something priceless in a car boot sale would come true - until the day it did . . .After buying a portrait for its beautiful frame, they find another picture beneath of a stunning landscape. Could it be a long-lost masterpiece from 1770? If genuine, it could be worth millions.One collector is certain it is genuine. Someone who uses any method he can to get what he wants.Roy Grace is plunged into the unfamiliar and rarefied world of fine art. Outwardly appearing respectable and above reproach, but he rapidly finds that greed, deception and violence walk hand-in-hand. And Harry and Freya are about to discover that their dream is turning into their worst nightmare . . .

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Walter Tevis is widely regarded as a master for both his gritty poolhall novels and his brilliant rendering of the world of competitive chess. This long overdue collection establishes Tevis s rightful place as a maestro of the short form, as well. Including previously unpublished stories from journals and magazines, this entertaining collection showcases Tevis s characteristic perceptiveness, empathy, and range.In one story, a man receives a phone call from his future self and follows their instructions to unpredictable, calamitous results. In another, a famous actor and a young actress showcase their talent for acting both on and off the stage. There are five short stories set in poolhalls, including one that features Fast Eddie Felson and another that was the basis for the novel The Hustler. Here also is his first fictional foray into chess, with a ranked chess player finding fellowship in the prison yard with another player.In all of them, Tevis reminds us again and again why his writing has long been revered for its roving curiosity and innate humanity.A W N Essential

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*Preorder THE GOOD LIAR to secure the exclusive collectors edition of Denise Mina s latest novel - while stocks last*Discover the second novel in the pulse-racing Paddy Meehan series, from award-winning author Denise Mina.⠘Mina can chill your blood and break your heart in the same sentence⠙ Mark BillinghamJournalist Paddy Meehan is called to a domestic dispute in a wealthy Glasgow suburb. The woman bleeding from a head injury doesn⠙t want any help and the well-dressed man beside her assures Paddy that everything is fine. But when she is given a £50 note to keep quiet, she becomes suspicious.The next morning, the woman is dead. Paddy has found the story she has been waiting for, yet she will lose all credibility if word gets out about her bribe. To make matters worse, the police who attended the scene are twisting the evidence. Only Paddy cares enough to pursue a dark truth that could make her career ⠓ or get her killed.⠘Splendidly written... Magnificently readable⠙ The Times

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The first book in the Sergeant Cribb series, from Peter Lovesey.In Victorian London, race-walking, or wobbles , are all the rage. So on a Monday morning in November 1879 the crowds gather for Islington s bizarre six-day endurance walking race.By Tuesday, one of the contestants is dead. Tetanus from a blister is assumed, but then there is a second death, and this time it s definitely murder. A bemused Sergeant Cribb from Scotland Yard is called in, along with Constable Thackeray, and they soon discover that something foul is at play.Reissue of Peter Lovesey s first acclaimed book that started his career nearly 50 years ago.

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She ruined their lives. Now they re going to destroy hers.Someone is recreating every traumatic point in your life. They are doing this to make you suffer and the only possible end game can be death. Your death.On the fourth floor of Chaucer House, two teenagers are found chained to a radiator. The boy is dead but the girl is alive. For Detective Kim Stone every detail mirrors her own terrifying experience with her brother Mikey, when they lived in the same tower block thirty years ago.When the bodies of a middle-aged couple are discovered in a burnt-out car, Kim can t ignore the chilling similarity to the deaths of Erica and Keith - the only loving parents she had ever known.Kim must face the brutal truth that someone wants to hurt her in the worst way possible. But with a killer firmly fixed on destroying her, can she solve this complex case and save her own life or will she become the final victim?This heart-stopping and totally addictive crime thriller from multi-million-copy number one bestseller Angela Marsons will have you completely hooked.What readers are saying about Dead Memories: The book I ve been waiting for without even knowing that I was... I couldn t put it down... completely addictive and easily my new favourite in this series, I have a feeling I ve said that before, but what can I say, Angela Marsons seems to outdo herself each and every time. Rachel s Random Reads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant... Fast-paced and dark it kept me gripped from the first page to the last. Utterly superb. Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow! Just wow. I knew I would be engrossed in this book so cleared my schedule today to read it cover to cover. I m so glad I did! Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fast-paced, action-packed nail-biting roller coaster ride of a book... This is one series that just gets better with each book. Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I blooming love this series. I love Kim, her vulnerability and tenacity, I love the interaction and banter between the characters.... another cracking addition to an already brilliant and well-established series. Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The old ways are dying, and a mighty empire is reaching out across the sea.Britannia, 42AD. The wild island at the fringe of the known world is in chaos.Cunobelin, High King of the Britons, is dead. His heirs, warrior princes Togodubnos and Caratacos, have spurned the careful alliances that kept the irresistible might of the Roman Empire from Britanniaâ ™s shores for so long.In this land of warriors, druids and kings, riven by conflict, orphan boy Cullen must fight for survival within a tribe he despises. Captured by the Catuvellauni after a brutal raid on his own Atrebates tribe, he must find his purpose swiftly if he is to avoid the murderous attentions of the chief druid.As the Britons turn inward, jostling for dominion, avaricious eyes look on from across the Narrow Sea. The mighty legions gatherâ ¦This is the epic story of Britain on the cusp of the Roman conquest, of a clash of civilisations and the last cries of resistance from a doomed way of life.Praise for The Savage Isle There are several dawns in the history of these British Isles, but the dark before each one was never so impenetrable as that which preceded the Roman invasion of AD 43. Michael Arnold has shone a fascinating light on this period, capturing perfectly the anxiety, the high stakes and the conflicting interests of the moment. A warrior coming-of-age story unlike any Iâ ™ve ever read, with prose that sings like a druidic bard. Authentic, poetic, powerful. An epic overture to this savage isle s history Theodore Brun, author of A Burning Sea The Savage Isle tells the story of Iron Age Britain on the cusp of the Roman invasion. The evocation of the land of Ancient Britannia and the customs and way of life of the Ancient Britons is vividly and imaginatively brought to life Alex Gough, author of Caesar s Soldier

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The old ways are dying, and a mighty empire is reaching out across the sea.Britannia, 42AD. The wild island at the fringe of the known world is in chaos.Cunobelin, High King of the Britons, is dead. His heirs, warrior princes Togodubnos and Caratacos, have spurned the careful alliances that kept the irresistible might of the Roman Empire from Britanniaâ ™s shores for so long.In this land of warriors, druids and kings, riven by conflict, orphan boy Cullen must fight for survival within a tribe he despises. Captured by the Catuvellauni after a brutal raid on his own Atrebates tribe, he must find his purpose swiftly if he is to avoid the murderous attentions of the chief druid.As the Britons turn inward, jostling for dominion, avaricious eyes look on from across the Narrow Sea. The mighty legions gatherâ ¦This is the epic story of Britain on the cusp of the Roman conquest, of a clash of civilisations and the last cries of resistance from a doomed way of life.Praise for The Savage Isle There are several dawns in the history of these British Isles, but the dark before each one was never so impenetrable as that which preceded the Roman invasion of AD 43. Michael Arnold has shone a fascinating light on this period, capturing perfectly the anxiety, the high stakes and the conflicting interests of the moment. A warrior coming-of-age story unlike any Iâ ™ve ever read, with prose that sings like a druidic bard. Authentic, poetic, powerful. An epic overture to this savage isle s history Theodore Brun, author of A Burning Sea The Savage Isle tells the story of Iron Age Britain on the cusp of the Roman invasion. The evocation of the land of Ancient Britannia and the customs and way of life of the Ancient Britons is vividly and imaginatively brought to life Alex Gough, author of Caesar s Soldier

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The Shadowhunters must catch a killer in Edwardian London in this dangerous and romantic sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling novel Chain of Gold, from New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Cassandra Clare. Chain of Iron is a Shadowhunters novel.Cordelia Carstairs seems to have everything she ever wanted. Sheâ ™s engaged to marry James Herondale, the boy she has loved since childhood. She has a new life in London with her best friend Lucie Herondale and Jamesâ ™s charming companions, the Merry Thieves. She is about to be reunited with her beloved father. And she bears the sword Cortana, a legendary heroâ ™s blade.But the truth is far grimmer. James and Cordeliaâ ™s marriage is a lie, arranged to save Cordeliaâ ™s reputation. James is in love with the mysterious Grace Blackthorn whose brother, Jesse, died years ago in a terrible accident. Cortana burns Cordeliaâ ™s hand when she touches it, while her father has grown bitter and angry. And a serial murderer is targeting the Shadowhunters of London, killing under cover of darkness, then vanishing without a trace.Together with the Merry Thieves, Cordelia, James and Lucie must follow the trail of the knife-wielding killer through the cityâ ™s most dangerous streets. All the while, each is keeping a shocking secret: Lucie, that she plans to raise Jesse from the dead; Cordelia, that she has sworn a dangerous oath of loyalty to a mysterious power; and James, that he is being drawn further each night into the dark web of his grandfather, the arch-demon Belial. And that he himself may be the killer they seek.

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King s classic fantasy novel now with a stunning new cover look.The King is dead, murdered by an unusual poison.While evidence is gathered, and the land of Delain mourns, Flagg the King s magician, unscrupulous, greedy and powerful, plots. Soon the King s elder son, Peter, is imprisoned in the needle, the top of a high tower, for his father s murder. And Thomas inherits the throne.Only Peter knows the truth of his innocence, and the true evil that is Flagg. Only Peter can save Delain from the horror the magician has in store. He has a plan, but it is rife with danger. And if he fails, he won t get a second chance . . .A captivating tale of heroic adventure, of dragons and princes, of mysterious mice and men from the pen of the master storyteller.There is a reason why Stephen King is one of the bestselling writers in the world, ever.

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THE FIRST 48 HOURS....WILL DECIDE IF YOU LIVE OR DIE. Simon Kernick writes with his foot pressed hard on the pedal. Hang on tight! HARLAN COBEN Great plots, great characters, great action LEE CHILD An absolute master of the adrenaline-fuelled ride PETER JAMES Compulsive ... this is Kernick at his best THE SUN A vivid, high-octane page-turner THE GUARDIANA COP NEEDS TO CRACK A DEADLY CASE He s a detective hunting cold-blooded killers, but does he know more than he admits? A MOTHER HAS TO SAVE HER DAUGHTER She s a lawyer who must defend a murderer - but how far will she go to protect her only child? A COUPLE WILL COMMIT THE PERFECT CRIMEThey have a plan - but can they trust each other with their lives? THREE STORIES. TWO DAYS. DOES ONE SECRET CONNECT THEM ALL? THE FIRST 48 HOURS...MAY ALSO BE THEIR LAST.Praise for Simon Kernick: One of Britain s top thriller writers THE SUN That thud you hear is Kernick whipping the rug from under your feet again. THE TIMES Simon Kernick is one of the most reliable purveyors of the edge-of-your-seat thriller SUNDAY EXPRESS Pace, pace, pace is what Simon Kernick does best DAILY MIRROR

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A WOMAN IS SNATCHED FROM THE STREET. AND IN THE FIRST 48 HOURS, EVERY SECOND COUNTS . . . Simon Kernick writes with his foot pressed hard on the pedal. Hang on tight! HARLAN COBEN Great plots, great characters, great action LEE CHILD An absolute master of the adrenaline-fuelled ride PETER JAMES Compulsive...this is Kernick at his best THE SUN Expertly crafted...a vivid, high-octane page-turner THE GUARDIANA COP NEEDS TO CRACK A DEADLY CASE He s a detective hunting cold-blooded killers, but does he know more than he admits? A MOTHER HAS TO SAVE HER DAUGHTER She s a lawyer who must defend a murderer - but how far will she go to protect her only child? A COUPLE WILL COMMIT THE PERFECT CRIMEThey have a plan - but can they trust each other with their lives?FOR EACH OF THEM, THE FIRST 48 HOURS MAY ALSO BE THEIR LAST . . .Praise for Simon Kernick: One of Britain s top thriller writers THE SUN That thud you hear is Kernick whipping the rug from under your feet again. THE TIMES Simon Kernick is one of the most reliable purveyors of the edge-of-your-seat thriller SUNDAY EXPRESS Pace, pace, pace is what Simon Kernick does best DAILY MIRROR

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And anyway, who cares? All that matters is that the guy is dead, right? A dark and thrilling ride about the most unlikely of killers, perfect for Tarantino fans, by the award-winning and bestselling author, PIERRE LEMAITRE A really excellent suspense novelist Stephen King A total success Le Canard Enchaîné Dark, very funny and completely unexpected Madame Figaro Deft, funny, sharp . . . an absolute delight Guardian________________________________________________________________With Mathilde, there is never a stray bullet, her work is clean and neat. Tonight was an exception. A little whim. Obviously, she could have taken the shot from a distance, done less damage; obviously she could have made the hit with a single bullet. What can I say? I don t know what came over me. This is what she will say if anyone asks. And anyway, who cares? All that matters is that the guy is dead, right? 1985. Paris. Sixty-three-year-old Mathilde Perrin is on another mission. A widow, mother and decorated hero of the Resistance, she is also a ruthless and skilled contract killer, and the most unlikely suspect. But tonight, something has changed. Mathilde is agitated, forgetful and impulsive - so much so that even Ludo, her loyal and long-suffering Dalmatian, has noticed a dangerous shift in her mood. For Mathilde, retirement is not an option. And no superior, nor police detective nor meddling neighbour will stand in her way. But as Mathilde s mind unravels and the bodies pile up, how long will it take before the killer herself becomes the target?

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Discover the gripping and uplifting historical saga from the Sunday Times bestselling author, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Katie Flynn. It is the late 1850s and a tired woman holding a baby walks from Hull to one of the big houses in Anlaby â “ the home of the wealthy Rayners. She knocks at the door, and shoves the baby at young James Rayner. The father was â ˜young Mr Raynerâ ™, and the mother is dead. Then she vanishes. The respectable shipping family of Hull are shattered. No one wants to take responsibility for the baby and it is about to be put into an orphanage when Sammi, Jamesâ ™s cousin, decides to take the baby back to her parentsâ ™ home on the Holderness coast. James is banished to London, and disaster begins to beset the three branches of the Rayners. The third novel in The Hungry Tide sequence, this epic, many-faceted story of three related families tells the triumphs and tragedies of their lives, as the whaling industry of Hull begins to decline, and the farmlands and homes continue to slip into the sea. Readers LOVE Val Wood: Hull s answer to Catherine Cookson BBC Radio 4 s Front Rowâ ˜One of those books that keeps you wanting more . . . impossible to put downâ ™ 5 starsâ ˜Val Wood never fails to impress . . . I could not put this book downâ ™ 5 starsâ ˜WOW. From the first page I was hooked . . . you will love this storyâ ™ 5 starsâ ˜I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to melt away in the pages and be lost for a while. Rivetingâ ™ 5 starsâ ˜Exciting story that kept me spellbound . . .Val has excelled herself yet againâ ™ 5 starsâ ˜The best book I have ever read, I really felt like I was part of the story and did not want it to endâ ™ 5 stars

Objev podobné jako Children Of The Tide - Val Wood

AD 60. Britannia. The Boudica Revolt begins . . .Macro and Cato - heroes of the Roman Empire - face a ruthless enemy set on revenge The Roman Empire s hold on the province of Britannia is fragile. The tribes implacably opposed to Rome have grown cunning in their attacks on the legions. Even amongst those who have sworn loyalty, dissent simmers. In distant Rome, Nero is blind to the danger.As hostilities create mayhem in the west, Governor Gaius Suetonius Paulinus gathers a vast army, with Prefect Cato in command. A hero of countless battles, Cato wants his loyal comrade Centurion Macro by his side. But the Governor leaves Macro behind, in charge of the veteran reserves in Camulodunum. Suetonius dismisses concerns that the poorly fortified colony will be vulnerable to attack when only a skeleton force remains. With the military distracted, slow-burning anger amongst the tribespeople bursts into flames. The king of the Iceni is dead and a proud kingdom is set for plundering and annexation. But the widow is Queen Boudica, a woman with a warrior s heart. If Boudica calls for death to the emperor, a bloodbath will follow.Macro and Cato each face deadly battles against enemies who would rather die than succumb to Roman rule. The future of Britannia hangs in the balance. Scarrow . . . has the gift of combining wide knowledge of the period with a page-turning narrative Sunday TimesSIMON SCARROW: 5 MILLION BOOKS SOLD WORLDWIDE!

Objev podobné jako Death to the Emperor (Eagles of the Empire 21) - Simon Scarrow

The President is dead. Cal Drummond is hiding out deep in the woods of the American South when he hears the news. Once a famous talk show host, he is now a disgraced man living a solitary existence in a cabin, drinking Jack Daniels, enjoying the cover of the trees, and getting on with life as Hank MacPhearson. But this news â “ and the journalist who delivers it â “ will have consequences that reach far back into Calâ ™s past. They threaten his new life and identity, but they also throw him one final chance: it was an interview that brought about his downfall, but could it be another one, this time with him in the hotseat, that could bring him back to life? Taking the reader from Scotland to Mexico and from California to Georgia, The Interview is a novel not only about speaking truth to power, but also about speaking truth to oneself.Â

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The Bone Shard Emperor is the unmissable sequel to The Bone Shard Daughter, one of the biggest fantasy debuts of 2020 - a captivating tale of magic, revolution and mystery, where a young woman s sense of identity will make or break an empire.The Emperor is Dead. Long live the Emperor. Lin Sukai finally sits on the throne she won at so much cost, but her struggles are only just beginning. Her people don t trust her. Her political alliances are weak. And in the northeast of the Empire, a rebel army of constructs is gathering, its leader determined to take the throne by force. Yet an even greater threat is on the horizon, for the Alanga - the powerful magicians of legend - have returned to the Empire. They claim they come in peace, and Lin needs their help to defeat the rebels and restore order. But can she trust them?

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The King is dead. The Oluso rebel. War is here.With the end of Alistair Sorenson’s tyrannical reign, Dèmi has accepted Jonas’s proposal to rule as his Queen with hopes to finally free her people, the magical Oluso. Yet social prejudice, corrupt council members, and the continued distrust of the nonmagical Ajès throughout the kingdom prove seemingly implacable obstacles. To make matters worse, Dèmi struggles to control her newly awakened iron blood magic. As Ekwensi’s rebel army—led in part by Colin, her best friend and one-time lover—become more triumphant in their mission, war seems inevitable.Before long, a new evil appears that hunts Oluso and Ajè alike, promising desolation on a larger level than ever before. When the failed assassination puts the life of Dèmi’s loved one in danger as well as the future of the Oluso into question, Dèmi embarks on a treacherous journey to find an ancestral spirit whose aid could tip the scales in her favor. Whether her new powers will destroy the kingdom or heal the blood-soaked rifts that have pulled it apart, she does not know.Beyond the battles of swords and magic, there is the battle for Dèmi’s heart. Jonas—the former enemy prince—has divided loyalties despite his love for Dèmi. And Ekwensi and Colin have every intention of winning her to their side, while a past pledge hangs over Dèmi’s head. Dèmi is caught between the kingdom, her people, and the spirits, and must decide what sacrifices she is willing to make for peace, and whether she can outrun the greatest danger that constantly puts her in peril—her own heart. Only one thing is for certain…There will be blood.

Objev podobné jako The Exiled by Iron - Ehigbor Okosun

WINNER OF AN ABA AWARD. Innocent by day, killer by night: a dark, twisting thriller about a teen assassin’s attempt to live a normal life. Don #39;t miss the second book in the trilogy, The Hummingbird Killer, out now. #39;An electrifying debut!’ Chelsea Pitcher, author of This Lie Will Kill You Trained and traumatised by a secret assassin programme for minors, Isabel Ryans wants nothing more than to be a normal civilian. After running away from home, she has a new name, a new life and a new friend, Emma, and for the first time, things are looking up. But old habits die hard, and it’s not long until she blows her cover, drawing the attention of the guilds – the two rival organisations who control the city of Espera. An unaffiliated killer like Isabel is either a potential asset . . . or a threat to be eliminated. Will the blood on her hands cost her everything?From award-winning author Finn Longman, an exhilarating voice in YA fiction, comes an addictive trilogy for fans of global phenomena The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Killing Eve and The Hunger Games. PRAISE FOR THE BUTTERFLY ASSASSIN: #39;This dark, enthralling thriller is a compulsive debut #39; The Guardian #39;An immersive, fast-paced thriller #39; The Irish Times ‘A heart-in-your-mouth thriller that grips you from the first page until the very last.’ Benjamin Dean, author of The King is Dead #39;A bold, jagged and uncompromising thriller that will keep you guessing all the way to the end.’ Tom Pollock, author of White Rabbit, Red Wolf ‘Sharp and layered, with a bright beating heart. The Butterfly Assassin will lure you deep into a fascinating and dangerous new world.’ Rory Power, author of Wilder Girls ‘An utterly addictive story. I told myself just one more chapter well into the night.’ Emily Suvada, author of This Mortal Coil ‘Fierce, thrilling, and impossible to put down. Packed full of amazing friendships, plot twists and a desperate fight to survive’ C. G. Drews, author of The Boy Who Steals Houses

Objev podobné jako The Butterfly Assassin - Finn Longman

And anyway, who cares? All that matters is that the guy is dead, right? A dark and thrilling ride about the most unlikely of killers, perfect for Tarantino fans, by the award-winning and bestselling author, PIERRE LEMAITRE A really excellent suspense novelist Stephen King A total success Le Canard Enchaîné Dark, very funny and completely unexpected Madame Figaro Deft, funny, sharp . . . an absolute delight Guardian________________________________________________________________With Mathilde, there is never a stray bullet, her work is clean and neat. Tonight was an exception. A little whim. Obviously, she could have taken the shot from a distance, done less damage; obviously she could have made the hit with a single bullet. What can I say? I don t know what came over me. This is what she will say if anyone asks. And anyway, who cares? All that matters is that the guy is dead, right? 1985. Paris. Sixty-three-year-old Mathilde Perrin is on another mission. A widow, mother and decorated hero of the Resistance, she is also a ruthless and skilled contract killer, and the most unlikely suspect. But tonight, something has changed. Mathilde is agitated, forgetful and impulsive - so much so that even Ludo, her loyal and long-suffering Dalmatian, has noticed a dangerous shift in her mood. For Mathilde, retirement is not an option. And no superior, nor police detective nor meddling neighbour will stand in her way. But as Mathilde s mind unravels and the bodies pile up, how long will it take before the killer herself becomes the target?

Objev podobné jako Going to the Dogs - Pierre Lemaitre

One of Us Is Lying meets Knives Out â “ with beasts, murder, and magicâ “ in this first book in a thrilling locked-room whodunnit YA fantasy duology by Andrea Hannah and New York Times bestseller Rebecca Mix.After a decade of war, the kingdoms of Avendell and Istellia have finally agreed to peace. As nobles and magic wielders from both countries arrive at remote Castle Avendell for a historic all-night masquerade to celebrate, King Costis summons an unlikely group to his chambers: the crown prince, his Istellian bride-to-be, his personal guard, a wild beast tamer, and the palaceâ ™s questionable new healer. But before Costis can reveal why he has gathered them, the castle goes dark.When the lights come back, the king is dead â “ murdered with the princessâ ™s knife, in a weak spot only his guard knew of, and with venom from one of the beast tamerâ ™s monsters lacing the blade.With no clear killer â “ and everyone a suspect â “ they make a risky pact: tell no one until the treaty is signed. But when a winter storm seals everyone inside and someone aware of the king s untimely death begins to pick off guests one by one, the six suspects must work together to discover who killed the king â ¦ before one of them is next.

Objev podobné jako I Killed the King - Mix Rebecca, Andrea Hannah

One of Us Is Lying meets Knives Out â “ with beasts, murder, and magicâ “ in this first book in a thrilling locked-room whodunnit YA fantasy duology by Andrea Hannah and New York Times bestseller Rebecca Mix.After a decade of war, the kingdoms of Avendell and Istellia have finally agreed to peace. As nobles and magic wielders from both countries arrive at remote Castle Avendell for a historic all-night masquerade to celebrate, King Costis summons an unlikely group to his chambers: the crown prince, his Istellian bride-to-be, his personal guard, a wild beast tamer, and the palaceâ ™s questionable new healer. But before Costis can reveal why he has gathered them, the castle goes dark.When the lights come back, the king is dead â “ murdered with the princessâ ™s knife, in a weak spot only his guard knew of, and with venom from one of the beast tamerâ ™s monsters lacing the blade.With no clear killer â “ and everyone a suspect â “ they make a risky pact: tell no one until the treaty is signed. But when a winter storm seals everyone inside and someone aware of the king s untimely death begins to pick off guests one by one, the six suspects must work together to discover who killed the king â ¦ before one of them is next.

Objev podobné jako I Killed the King - Mix Rebecca, Andrea Hannah

There is a small cafe in Tokyo where something unusual is brewing... After being dumped by her boyfriend, Momoko finds herself very drunk at a small cafe. Momoko shares the story of her ex-boyfriend with the Manager of the café and the other customers who happened to be there. As she tells her story, she goes into the kitchen of the café, and cooks her ex-boyfriend’s favorite dish, butter chicken curry. Together, they eat the dish and Momoko begins to feel better. Much better. The owner of the café loves the curry and Momoko’s story and they decide to hold a weekly Ex-Boyfriend’s Favorite Recipe Funeral Committee meeting at the café. Momoko begins to work at the café, and every Friday night at 10 pm, anybody with a bitter memory of a relationship and a dish associated with it, comes to the café, prepares the dish, shares the story, and together they eat the dish. Tears are shed, food is eaten, regrets and memories are devoured, thoughts of revenge dissolve. Together the diners purge the sadness and negativity. The pain of the relationship is dead and buried forever. Part confessional, part group therapy, part recovery, part cookbook.

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A savage murder with no apparent motive - DS Morrow s most challenging case brings her work and home lives dangerously close... From the two-time winner of the prestigious Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award.When wealthy Sarah Erroll dies a violent death at her home in a posh part of Glasgow, the local community is stunned by what appears to be a truly gratuitous act. Heavily pregnant with desperately wanted twins, DS Alex Morrow is called in to investigate and soon discovers that there is more to Sarah s murder than it first seems.On the other side of town, Thomas Anderson is called into the headmaster s office at his boarding school to be told that his tyrannical father - a banker responsible for the loss of many livelihoods in the recession - has committed suicide by hanging himself from the old oak tree on the lawn of their home. Thomas returns to the family home to find his mother and sister in a state of numb shock. The head of the household is dead, yet their initial reaction is not that of grief, but relief.As Alex Morrow slowly unravels the connections between the two cases, she faces her greatest challenge yet as her work and home lives collide with potentially disastrous consequences.

Objev podobné jako The End of the Wasp Season - Denise Mina

The Spanish Love Deception meets The Holiday for fans of Laurie Gilmore and Evie Woods in this fake dating romance about a city girl and country boy’s lives colliding at Christmas. The perfect gift for romance lovers. City girl Tia Solanké is dreading the festive period. She’s on a break with her boyfriend and the last thing she wants to do is spend Christmas away from London. Arriving at Saiyan Hedge Farm, Tia takes an instant disliking to it. She falls in horse manure, is chased by sheep and the Wi-Fi sucks. How is she meant to stalk her ex now and concoct a foolproof plan to win him back? Country boy Quincy Parker and his family run the farm, and this year they’ve been selected to host the biggest event in the town #39;s calendar – the Winter Ball. Preparations are underway, and Quincy is working around the clock to make it a success. The only problem is, he’s told everyone he has a date to the ball, when in reality that couldn’t be further from the truth. At first, Tia and Quincy don’t see eye to eye, until they realise they both have something to gain by pretending to be a couple. But when a snowstorm threatens to cancel the Winter Ball, their fake relationship is put to the test. Will Tia and Quincy be able to keep up the pretence and save the day, or will real feelings get in the way? PRAISE FOR ABIOLA BELLO #39;S LOVE IN WINTER WONDERLAND: ‘A screen-worthy holiday romance.’ Joya Goffney, author of Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry ‘Gorgeous writing, witty dialogue, a magical setting and two characters you #39;ll fall head over heels for.’ Jennifer Niven, author of All the Bright Places ‘I devoured this delicious YA rom-com. A treat to read any time of year.’ Katherine Webber, author of Twin Crowns ‘A wonderfully warm love story.’ Candice Brathwaite, author of Cuts Both Ways ‘A warm and cosy read that pulls you into the perfect winter romance. Abiola has given us all a gift to swoon over.’ Benjamin Dean, author of The King is Dead

Objev podobné jako Only for the Holidays - Abiola Bello

It s 1985, what will soon become known at The Year of the Spy, and fourteen-year-old Peter Bennett is convinced his mom s new boyfriend is a Russian agent. Gary isn t in the phone book, has an unidentifiable European accent, and keeps a gun in the glove box of his convertible Porsche. Peter thinks Gary only wants to get close to his mom because she works at Scientific Atlanta, a lab with big government contracts. But who is going to believe him? He s just a kid into BMX and MTV.But after another woman who works at the lab is killed, Peter recruits an unlikely pair of allies-a has-been pulp writer and muckraker named Dennis Hotchner and his drag performer buddy and heavy, Jackie Demure. Both soon become the target of an unhinged Russian hitman (is it Gary? Maybe!) with a serious Phil Collins obsession.Meanwhile, Sylvia Weaver, a young, Black FBI agent, investigates Scientific Atlanta in the wake of the employee s murder and discovers a nest of Russian spies in the Southern city too busy to hate. Little does she know her investigation is being thwarted by a seriously compromised colleague in Washington, D.C., who is in league with a lovesick, hypochondriac KGB defector who is playing both sides of the Cold War to his benefit.As Ronald Reagan and Soviet Premier Mikhail Gorbachev prepare for a historic nuclear summit in Geneva, what happens in Atlanta might change the course of the Cold War, the 20th Century, and Peter Bennett s freshman year of high school.

Objev podobné jako Everybody Wants to Rule the World - Atkins Ace

Kniha - autor Cassandra Clare, 576 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná The Shadowhunters must catch a killer in Edwardian London in this dangerous and romantic sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling novel Chain of Gold, from New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Cassandra Clare. Chain of Iron is a Shadowhunters novel. Cordelia Carstairs seems to have everything she ever wanted. She's engaged to marry James Herondale, the boy she has loved since childhood. She has a new life in London with her best friend Lucie Herondale and James's charming companions, the Merry Thieves. She is about to be reunited with her beloved father. And she bears the sword Cortana, a legendary hero's blade. But the truth is far grimmer. James and Cordelia's marriage is a lie, arranged to save Cordelia's reputation. James is in love with the mysterious Grace Blackthorn whose brother, Jesse, died years ago in a terrible accident. Cortana burns Cordelia's hand when...

Objev podobné jako The Last Hours: Chain of Iron (1529500915)

The Penguin is dead, long live the Penguin!Since his “death” and subsequent return to Gotham City, Oswald Cobblepot’s world has been anything but mundane. Now he finds himself in the perfect position to make the ultimate power grab for Gotham’s underworld, but it won’t come without a price! Are the risks worth the potential rewards? Or will Oswald’s gambit prove to be a deadly miscalculation with even deadlier consequences?  Collects The Penguin #7-12.

Objev podobné jako The Penguin Vol 2: All Bad Things - Tom King, Rafael De Latorre

Save your son . . .or save yourself?---------- Everything I love in a book Lisa Jewell Leaves you asking - what would I do? Jane Corry s best yet BA Paris Sarah always thought of herself and her husband, Tom, as good people. But that was before their son Freddy came home saying he d done something terrible. Begging them not to tell the police. Soon Sarah and Tom must find out just how far they are willing to push themselves, and their marriage, to protect their only child . . . As the lies build up and Sarah is presented with the perfect opportunity to get Freddy off the hook, she is faced with a terrifying decision . . .From the Sunday Times bestselling author of My Husband s Wife, comes a beautifully written page-turner for fans of Lisa Jewell and Clare Mackintosh. ----------PRAISE FOR JANE CORRY Compulsive, edgy and with some fabulous twists that I didn t see coming! B A Paris, The Therapist Beautifully written Peter James, Left You Dead A keep you up all night thriller with a very big heart. I loved it Kate Hamer, Crushed I raced through this - staying up FAR too late to finish Teresa Driscoll, Her Perfect Family

Objev podobné jako The Lies We Tell - Jane Corryová

Can a dare made at Notting Hill Carnival turn into true love? He’s All That meets How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days in this trope-filled sizzling summer romance, perfect for fans of Joya Goffney and Lynn Painter. Popular girl Eva Òjó is used to boys falling for her without her even trying. So when her friend dares her to dance with a random guy at Notting Hill Carnival, she meets Saint. Comic obsessed Saint Rowe-Falade thinks Eva is cute, but he #39;s not interested in her in that way. He’d rather get lost in stories than look for romance. When Eva’s birthday party gets out of control and causes damage to her dad’s beloved car, her friends set the ultimate dare: get Saint to take her on one date and they’ll help her pay to fix her dad’s car. Operation fall-in-love-with-Eva is set in motion and Eva makes it her mission to make Saint fall head over heels. But just as Saint starts to warm to Eva, and her own feelings towards him grow, Saint finds out about the dare. Can Eva convince Saint she’s truly into him, or has she lost him for good?PRAISE FOR ABIOLA BELLO #39;S LOVE IN WINTER WONDERLAND: ‘A screen-worthy holiday romance.’ Joya Goffney, author of Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry ‘Gorgeous writing, witty dialogue, a magical setting and two characters you #39;ll fall head over heels for.’ Jennifer Niven, author of All the Bright Places ‘I devoured this delicious YA rom-com. A treat to read any time of year.’ Katherine Webber, author of Twin Crowns ‘A wonderfully warm love story.’ Candice Brathwaite, author of Cuts Both Ways ‘A warm and cosy read that pulls you into the perfect winter romance. Abiola has given us all a gift to swoon over.’ Benjamin Dean, author of The King is Dead

Objev podobné jako The Love Dare - Abiola Bello

‘Peter James is one of the best British crime writers, and therefore one of the best in the world’ - LEE CHILD, author of the Jack Reacher seriesMeet Detective Superintendent Roy Grace on his unforgettable first major case, in this TV tie-in edition of Dead Simple, the first instalment in the award-winning series by Peter James. Now a major ITV show starring John Simm. *****It was meant to be a harmless stag-night prank. But a few hours later, the groom has disappeared and his friends are dead.With only three days to the wedding, Roy Grace is contacted by the man’s distraught fiancée to unearth what happened on that fateful night.The one man who ought to know of the groom’s whereabouts is saying nothing. But then he has a lot more to gain than anyone realizes, for one man’s disaster is another man’s fortune . . .Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Dead Simple is the first thrilling title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Looking Good Dead and Not Dead Enough.*****23 million copies sold.Creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla’s favourite fictional detective. #39;Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business #39; – Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent series #39;One of the world’s most popular detective series #39; – The Guardian‘The master of the craft’ - Daily Express #39;Ruthlessly efficient entertainment. Pedigree fun #39; - The Times

Objev podobné jako Dead Simple - Peter James

In the vein of Neil Strauss The Game and Joshua Foer s Moonwalking with Einstein comes the fascinating story of one man s colorful, mysterious, and personal journey into the world of magic, and his unlikely invitation into an underground secret society of revolutionary magicians from around the world. Magic Is Dead is Ian Frisch s head-first dive into a hidden world full of extraordinary characters and highly guarded secrets. It is a story of imagination, deception, and art that spotlights today s most brilliant young magicians a mysterious club known as the52, who are revolutionizing an ancient artform under the mantra Magic Is Dead. Ian brings us with him as he not only gets to know this fascinating world, but also becomes an integral part of it. We meet the52 s founding members Laura London, Daniel Madison, and Chris Ramsay and explore their personal demons, professional aspirations, and what drew them to their craft. We join them at private gatherings of the most extraordinary magicians working today, follow them to magic conventions in Las Vegas and England, and discover some of the best tricks of the trade. We also encounter David Blaine; hang out with Penn Jillette; meet Dynamo, the U.K. s most famous magician; and go behind the scenes of a Netflix magic show. Magic Is Dead is also a chronicle of magic s rich history and how it has changed in the internet age, as the young guns embrace social media and move away from the old-school take on the craft. As he tells the story of the52, and his role as its most unlikely member, Ian reveals his own connection with trickery and deceit and how he first learned the elements that make magic work from his poker-playing mother. He recalls their adventures in card rooms and casinos after his father s sudden death, and shares a touching moment that he had, as a working journalist, with his childhood idol Shaquille O Neal. Magic the romanticism of the inexplicable, the awe and admiration of the unexpected is an underlying force in how we view the world and its myriad possibilities, Ian writes. As his journey continues, Ian not only becomes a performer and creator of magic even fooling the late Anthony Bourdain during a chance encounter he also cements a new brotherhood, and begins to understand his relationship with his father, fifteen years after his death. Written with psychological acuity and a keen eye for detail, Magic Is Dead is an engrossing tale full of wonder and surprise.

Objev podobné jako Magic Is Dead: My Journey into the World

Army of the Dead: A Film by Zach Snyder: The Making of the Film is the official companion to Zack Snyder s latest zombie film.From the director of Dawn of the Dead, Watchmen, and Man of Steel, comes Army of the Dead, Zack Snyder s eagerly awaited return to the zombie scene, starring Dave Bautista. Following a zombie outbreak in Las Vegas, a group of mercenaries take the ultimate gamble, venturing into the quarantine zone to pull off the greatest heist ever attempted.Army of the Dead: A Film By Zach Snyder: The Making of the Film takes readers behind the scenes of this much-anticipated film and reveals the locations, characters, and zombies. The book is full to the brim with exclusive on-set photography, costume designs, storyboards by Zack Snyder, and more, and accompanied by cast and crew interviews.

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Detective Superintendent Roy Grace exposes the dark side of internet dating in the intriguing crime novel Dead at First Sight, by award winning author Peter James.A man waits at a London airport for the love of his life to arrive. Across the Atlantic, a retired cop waits in a bar in Florida s Key West for his first date with the lady who is his soulmate. The two men are about to discover they ve been scammed out of almost every penny they have in the world - and that neither women exist.In the same week, Roy Grace is called to investigate the suicide of a woman in Brighton, that is clearly not what it seems. As his investigations continue, a handsome motivational speaker comes forward. He s discovered his identity is being used to scam eleven different women online. The first he knew of it was a phone call from one of them saying, You don t know me, but I thought I knew you .That woman is now dead.Roy Grace realizes he is looking at the tip of an iceberg. Can he bring down the murderous global empire built on clever, cruel internet scams?Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Dead at First Sight is the fifteenth title in the bestselling series. Discover more of the Brighton detective s investigations with Find Them Dead and Left You Dead.Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm.

Objev podobné jako Dead at First Sight - Peter James