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A Sting in Her Tale

A gripping, darkly witty spy thriller with a retired MI6 agent facing secrets from the Cold War

by Mark Ezra ...

Shortlisted for the CWA Steel Dagger Award for Best ThrillerA Love Reading Book of the Month'Mark Ezra's impressive debut creatively mixes biblical themes with echoes of Richard Osman's Thursday Murder Club... but is very much its own work' Financial Times'It's a well-written book. Punchy throughout' Spectator'Compelling and engaging' Julian Fellowes'...dis... ... Read more

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Shortlisted for the CWA Steel Dagger Award for Best ThrillerA Love Reading Book of the Month'Mark Ezra's impressive debut creatively mixes biblical themes with echoes of Richard Osman's Thursday Murder Club... but is very much its own work' Financial Times'It's a well-written book. Punchy throughout' Spectator'Compelling and engaging' Julian Fellowes'...dis...
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Fault Tolerance

A Novel

by Valerie Valdes ...

Series Book 3 - Chilling Effect
From the author of the critically acclaimed Prime Deceptions and Chilling Effect, the hilarious new novel about the adventures of Captain Eva Innocente and the crew of La Sirena Negra.Nothing wrecks Captain Eva Innocente’s vacation plans quite like an anonymous threat to vaporize billions of people. Hundreds of monoliths have suddenly materialized in space, broadcasting the same looped message: ... Read more

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From the author of the critically acclaimed Prime Deceptions and Chilling Effect, the hilarious new novel about the adventures of Captain Eva Innocente and the crew of La Sirena Negra.Nothing wrecks Captain Eva Innocente’s vacation plans quite like an anonymous threat to vaporize billions of people. Hundreds of monoliths have suddenly materialized in space, broadcasting the same looped message:
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One of Us Is Dead

by Jeneva Rose ...

“Scheming mean girls, sex and scandal, secrets and lies…what’s not to love?”—Lisa Unger, New York Times bestselling author of Last Girl GhostedThe Real Housewives meets murder in this deliciously savage and wildly entertaining thriller from Jeneva Rose, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Perfect Marriage, You Shouldn’t Have Come Here, and Home Is Where the Bodies Are.Bu... ... Read more

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“Scheming mean girls, sex and scandal, secrets and lies…what’s not to love?”—Lisa Unger, New York Times bestselling author of Last Girl GhostedThe Real Housewives meets murder in this deliciously savage and wildly entertaining thriller from Jeneva Rose, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Perfect Marriage, You Shouldn’t Have Come Here, and Home Is Where the Bodies Are.Bu...
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And then there were none

by Agatha Christie ...

"And Then There Were None" is a mystery novel written by Agatha Christie. Ten strangers are lured to a remote island under various pretexts, only to discover that their host is mysteriously absent. As they gather, they are accused of crimes from their past, and one by one, they begin to die according to a chilling nursery rhyme. Isolated and trapped, they must unravel the truth behind their host's ... Read more

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"And Then There Were None" is a mystery novel written by Agatha Christie. Ten strangers are lured to a remote island under various pretexts, only to discover that their host is mysteriously absent. As they gather, they are accused of crimes from their past, and one by one, they begin to die according to a chilling nursery rhyme. Isolated and trapped, they must unravel the truth behind their host's
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The Body Scout

A Novel

by Lincoln Michel ...

**In this “timeless and original” sci-fi thriller (New York Times), a hardboiled baseball scout must solve the murder of his brother in a world transformed by body modification, perfect for readers of William Gibson and Max Barry.An Esquire Pick for the Top 50 Sci-Fi Books of All Time**A New York Times Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Novel of 2021"A breathlessly paced techno-thriller characterized by ... Read more

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**In this “timeless and original” sci-fi thriller (New York Times), a hardboiled baseball scout must solve the murder of his brother in a world transformed by body modification, perfect for readers of William Gibson and Max Barry.An Esquire Pick for the Top 50 Sci-Fi Books of All Time**A New York Times Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Novel of 2021"A breathlessly paced techno-thriller characterized by
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All In

by David Baldacci ...

Series Book 4 - 6:20 Man
In this exciting thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci, the 6:20 Man is leaving U.S soil—this time drawn into a storm of billion-dollar secrets and international power plays that could shatter the world order.When fearless war correspondent Theresa Lee is shot on a storm-swept Manhattan street and the man she was meeting, Bill Walker, vanishes, the 6:20 Man, aka former ... Read more

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In this exciting thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci, the 6:20 Man is leaving U.S soil—this time drawn into a storm of billion-dollar secrets and international power plays that could shatter the world order.When fearless war correspondent Theresa Lee is shot on a storm-swept Manhattan street and the man she was meeting, Bill Walker, vanishes, the 6:20 Man, aka former
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Queen Me

by James St. Russell ...

London Bridges did everything right the second time around. Degree on the wall. Rental properties. A salon inthe heart of Asbury Park with twenty-two chairs and a food window. Twin daughters who will never know whatshe came from.But the man who taught her the rules is doing life, and the one thing London can't buy is him.So when a lawyer with a plan hands her a bag she never asked for, London puts ... Read more

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London Bridges did everything right the second time around. Degree on the wall. Rental properties. A salon inthe heart of Asbury Park with twenty-two chairs and a food window. Twin daughters who will never know whatshe came from.But the man who taught her the rules is doing life, and the one thing London can't buy is him.So when a lawyer with a plan hands her a bag she never asked for, London puts
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Ruthless Prey

by John Sandford ...

Series Book 37 - A Prey Novel
Lucas Davenport must avenge the murder of a loved one, in this latest thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author John Sandford.When the mother of Lucas Davenport's child is found dead in the backyard of her family home, nestled in an old affluent suburb in Minneapolis, the authorities immediately rule it a suicide. But Lucas is not as convinced.Lucas begins to investigate the case and ... Read more

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Lucas Davenport must avenge the murder of a loved one, in this latest thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author John Sandford.When the mother of Lucas Davenport's child is found dead in the backyard of her family home, nestled in an old affluent suburb in Minneapolis, the authorities immediately rule it a suicide. But Lucas is not as convinced.Lucas begins to investigate the case and
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Her Last Kiss

A totally jaw-dropping and addictive serial-killer thriller

by Lisa Regan ...

Series Book 25 - Detective Josie Quinn
She lies on the bed, staring sightlessly at the ceiling. The gold cross necklace ripped from her neck and tossed onto the comforter. Around her throat is a deep red welt. But that isn’t what chills Josie’s skin. It’s the bright red lipstick smeared across the woman’s pale cheek. The mark of the Last Kiss Killer.Racing into a burning house, Detective Josie Quinn is the only witness to Sylvia West’s ... Read more

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She lies on the bed, staring sightlessly at the ceiling. The gold cross necklace ripped from her neck and tossed onto the comforter. Around her throat is a deep red welt. But that isn’t what chills Josie’s skin. It’s the bright red lipstick smeared across the woman’s pale cheek. The mark of the Last Kiss Killer.Racing into a burning house, Detective Josie Quinn is the only witness to Sylvia West’s
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Bah Bloody Humbug

by Jo Middleton ...

Series Book 3 - Christmas Murder Mysteries
It's beginning to look a lot like murder…Christmas is cancelled. After spending the last two unmasking killers, Anna has officially banned all things festive. No turkey, no tinsel, no forced merriment of any kind. Just one tiny thing first: she must survive a weekend volunteering at her daughter's school ‘Seasonal Community Gathering’. And woe betide anyone who calls it a Christmas Fair.But when ... Read more

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It's beginning to look a lot like murder…Christmas is cancelled. After spending the last two unmasking killers, Anna has officially banned all things festive. No turkey, no tinsel, no forced merriment of any kind. Just one tiny thing first: she must survive a weekend volunteering at her daughter's school ‘Seasonal Community Gathering’. And woe betide anyone who calls it a Christmas Fair.But when
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House of Bone and Rain

by Gabino Iglesias ...

In this "stunningly visceral" (New York Times Book Review) novel, a group of young men seek vengeance after one of their mothers is murdered in a Puerto Rican slum; STAND BY ME with a haunted, obsidian-dark heart.A Barnes & Noble Best Horror Book of the YearA Locus Award FinalistFor childhood friends Gabe, Xavier, Tavo, Paul, and Bimbo, death has always been close. Hurricanes. Car accidents. Gang ... Read more

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In this "stunningly visceral" (New York Times Book Review) novel, a group of young men seek vengeance after one of their mothers is murdered in a Puerto Rican slum; STAND BY ME with a haunted, obsidian-dark heart.A Barnes & Noble Best Horror Book of the YearA Locus Award FinalistFor childhood friends Gabe, Xavier, Tavo, Paul, and Bimbo, death has always been close. Hurricanes. Car accidents. Gang
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This Is Why We Lied

A Will Trent Thriller

by Karin Slaughter ...

Series Book 12 - Will Trent
WATCH WILL TRENT ON ABC!“Expect from a Karin Slaughter crime thriller . . . just the right amount of twists, turns, shocks, surprises and domestic thrill and shrill.” — ParadeThe instant NYT bestseller featuring Will Trent and Sara Linton from Karin Slaughter, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Pretty Girls and After that Night!One toxic fami... ... Read more

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WATCH WILL TRENT ON ABC!“Expect from a Karin Slaughter crime thriller . . . just the right amount of twists, turns, shocks, surprises and domestic thrill and shrill.” — ParadeThe instant NYT bestseller featuring Will Trent and Sara Linton from Karin Slaughter, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Pretty Girls and After that Night!One toxic fami...
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The Hot Rock

by Donald E. Westlake ...

Series Book 1 - The Dortmunder Novels
Edgar Award Finalist: A comical crime caper "filled with action and imagination" ( The New York Times Book Review).John Dortmunder leaves jail with ten dollars, a train ticket, and nothing to make money on but his good name. Thankfully, his reputation goes far. No one plans a caper better than Dortmunder. His friend Kelp picks him up in a stolen Cadillac and drives him away from Sing-Sing, telling ... Read more

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Edgar Award Finalist: A comical crime caper "filled with action and imagination" ( The New York Times Book Review).John Dortmunder leaves jail with ten dollars, a train ticket, and nothing to make money on but his good name. Thankfully, his reputation goes far. No one plans a caper better than Dortmunder. His friend Kelp picks him up in a stolen Cadillac and drives him away from Sing-Sing, telling
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Whirlpool

by Elizabeth Lowell ...

When an exquisitely crafted, authentic imperial Faberge egg mysteriously shows up at Laurel Swann's home studio, she knows it can only be from one person—her father, who has drifted in and out of her life for as long as she can remember. But this time Jamie Swann leaves her something too many people will kill for.Out of her league and desperate, Laurel is forced to accept help from the very man ... Read more

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When an exquisitely crafted, authentic imperial Faberge egg mysteriously shows up at Laurel Swann's home studio, she knows it can only be from one person—her father, who has drifted in and out of her life for as long as she can remember. But this time Jamie Swann leaves her something too many people will kill for.Out of her league and desperate, Laurel is forced to accept help from the very man
... Read more
The Vault

An Inspector Wexford Novel

by Ruth Rendell ...

**INCLUDES AN EXCERPT OF RENDELL’S FINAL NOVEL, DARK CORNERSIn the stunning sequel to Ruth Rendell’s classic novel A Sight for Sore Eyes, three bodies—two dead, one living—are entombed in an underground chamber beneath a picturesque London house. Twelve years later, the house’s new owner pulls back a manhole cover, and discovers the vault—and its grisly contents. Only now, the number of bodies is ... Read more

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**INCLUDES AN EXCERPT OF RENDELL’S FINAL NOVEL, DARK CORNERSIn the stunning sequel to Ruth Rendell’s classic novel A Sight for Sore Eyes, three bodies—two dead, one living—are entombed in an underground chamber beneath a picturesque London house. Twelve years later, the house’s new owner pulls back a manhole cover, and discovers the vault—and its grisly contents. Only now, the number of bodies is
... Read more
The Glass Hotel

A novel

by Emily St. John Mandel ...

**INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the bestselling author of Station Eleven and Sea of Tranquility, an exhilarating novel set at the glittering intersection of two seemingly disparate events—the exposure of a massive criminal enterprise and the mysterious disappearance of a woman from a ship at sea.“The perfect novel ... Freshly mysterious.” —The Washington Post**Vincent is a bartender at the Hotel ... Read more

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**INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the bestselling author of Station Eleven and Sea of Tranquility, an exhilarating novel set at the glittering intersection of two seemingly disparate events—the exposure of a massive criminal enterprise and the mysterious disappearance of a woman from a ship at sea.“The perfect novel ... Freshly mysterious.” —The Washington Post**Vincent is a bartender at the Hotel
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A Murder is Announced

by Agatha Christie ...

"A Murder is Announced" is a detective novel written by Agatha Christie, first published in 1950. The story is part of her Miss Marple series and features the shrewd amateur detective, Miss Jane Marple. The plot revolves around a seemingly innocuous newspaper announcement that predicts a murder to occur at a specific time and place, inviting neighbors and friends to attend. When the appointed hour ... Read more

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"A Murder is Announced" is a detective novel written by Agatha Christie, first published in 1950. The story is part of her Miss Marple series and features the shrewd amateur detective, Miss Jane Marple. The plot revolves around a seemingly innocuous newspaper announcement that predicts a murder to occur at a specific time and place, inviting neighbors and friends to attend. When the appointed hour
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Fools and Mortals

A Novel

by Bernard Cornwell ...

New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell makes a dramatic departure with this enthralling, action-packed standalone novel that tells the story of the first production of A Midsummer Night's Dream—as related by William Shakespeare’s estranged younger brother.Lord, what fools these mortals be . . .In the heart of Elizabethan England, Richard Shakespeare dreams of a glittering career in one ... Read more

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New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell makes a dramatic departure with this enthralling, action-packed standalone novel that tells the story of the first production of A Midsummer Night's Dream—as related by William Shakespeare’s estranged younger brother.Lord, what fools these mortals be . . .In the heart of Elizabethan England, Richard Shakespeare dreams of a glittering career in one
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A Violent Masterpiece

A Novel

by Jordan Harper ...

An Instant National Bestseller • A Mulaney Reads Book Club Pick • A Golden Poppy Award Finalist • A NYTBR Editors' Choice SelectionMost Anticipated Books of 2026: CrimeReads, Publishers Weekly, Los Angeles Times“[A] fiendish, gorgeously written descent into hell. . .This is the **noir novel for our times." —**The New York TimesThis epic crime novel tells a ... ... Read more

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An Instant National Bestseller • A Mulaney Reads Book Club Pick • A Golden Poppy Award Finalist • A NYTBR Editors' Choice SelectionMost Anticipated Books of 2026: CrimeReads, Publishers Weekly, Los Angeles Times“[A] fiendish, gorgeously written descent into hell. . .This is the **noir novel for our times." —**The New York TimesThis epic crime novel tells a ...
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Murder on the Orient Express

by Agatha Christie ...

"Murder on the Orient Express" is a classic detective novel penned by Agatha Christie, first published in 1934. This thrilling mystery introduces Christie's iconic detective, Hercule Poirot, as he embarks on an extraordinary journey on the luxurious Orient Express train. The story unfolds as the train becomes snowbound in the Balkans, stranding its passengers. During the night, an American ... Read more

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"Murder on the Orient Express" is a classic detective novel penned by Agatha Christie, first published in 1934. This thrilling mystery introduces Christie's iconic detective, Hercule Poirot, as he embarks on an extraordinary journey on the luxurious Orient Express train. The story unfolds as the train becomes snowbound in the Balkans, stranding its passengers. During the night, an American
... Read more
Tell Me What You Did

A Novel

by Carter Wilson ...

ONE OF THE BEST MYSTEY-THRILLERS OF THE YEAR — Marie ClaireShe gets people to confess their crimes for a living. He knows she's hiding a terrible secret. It's time for the truth to come out…Poe Webb, host of a popular true crime podcast, invites people to anonymously confess crimes they've committed to her audience. She can't guarantee the police won't come after her "guests," but her show grants ... Read more

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ONE OF THE BEST MYSTEY-THRILLERS OF THE YEAR — Marie ClaireShe gets people to confess their crimes for a living. He knows she's hiding a terrible secret. It's time for the truth to come out…Poe Webb, host of a popular true crime podcast, invites people to anonymously confess crimes they've committed to her audience. She can't guarantee the police won't come after her "guests," but her show grants
... Read more
Midnight Angel

by Lisa Kleypas ...

Series series Stokehursts
A noblewoman of frail beauty and exotic mystery fakes her own death to escape the gallows. And now she must flee. In disguise and under a false identity, she finds unexpected sanctuary in the arms of a handsome and arrogant yet gallant British lord—who must defy society to keep her safe . . . and overcome a tragic past to claim her as his own. ... Read more

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A noblewoman of frail beauty and exotic mystery fakes her own death to escape the gallows. And now she must flee. In disguise and under a false identity, she finds unexpected sanctuary in the arms of a handsome and arrogant yet gallant British lord—who must defy society to keep her safe . . . and overcome a tragic past to claim her as his own.
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A Halloween Murder

The page-turning cosy mystery, from the author of the NUMBER ONE smash hit A Christmas Murder

by Mary Grand ...

Series Book 4 - The Isle of Wight Killings
A spooky murder mystery, from Mary Grand, the NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING author of A Christmas Murder! Perfect for fans of Faith Martin and LJ Ross! Susan has always taken comfort in the peaceful rhythm of life on the Isle of Wight. But when her daughter Zoe invites her to a Halloween ghost walk at a remote castle, Susan has a sense of foreboding she can’t quite shake.It’s meant to be a bit of fun ... Read more

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A spooky murder mystery, from Mary Grand, the NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING author of A Christmas Murder! Perfect for fans of Faith Martin and LJ Ross! Susan has always taken comfort in the peaceful rhythm of life on the Isle of Wight. But when her daughter Zoe invites her to a Halloween ghost walk at a remote castle, Susan has a sense of foreboding she can’t quite shake.It’s meant to be a bit of fun
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The Edge of the Woods

by Sarah Alderson ...

'Sarah Alderson’s books will leave you breathless. One page and you’ll be hooked' FREIDA McFADDEN'WOW what a page turner… I was not expecting the final page… This will keep you up at night!' Reader review ★★★★★‘Wow wow wow! Will keep you on the edge of your seat’ Reader review ★★★★★Two survivors. One killer?After narrowly escaping a serial killer, Isla has rebuilt her life. She has a devoted... ... Read more

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'Sarah Alderson’s books will leave you breathless. One page and you’ll be hooked' FREIDA McFADDEN'WOW what a page turner… I was not expecting the final page… This will keep you up at night!' Reader review ★★★★★‘Wow wow wow! Will keep you on the edge of your seat’ Reader review ★★★★★Two survivors. One killer?After narrowly escaping a serial killer, Isla has rebuilt her life. She has a devoted...
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