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The Female Detective

A British Library Crime Classic.

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The Notting Hill Mystery

A British Library Crime Classic.

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The Sussex Downs Murder

A British Library Crime Classic.

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The Ringmaster

DC Sam Shephard is stationed in Dunedin CIB a newbie at the bottom of the pecking order. When a young university student is found battered to death and floating in the Leith she is pushed to one side by her boss...

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Death in Captivity

A British Library Crime Classic.

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The Glass Room

Sometimes crime strikes too close to home...

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Baby

'Sultry, sinister, hilarious and demented, Baby blazes with intelligence and murderous black humour.' Eleanor Catton

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The Body in the Dumb River

A British Library Crime Classic.

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Seven Dead

A British Library Crime Classic.

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Southern Cross Crime

The essential guide to the crime fiction, film & TV of Australia and New Zealand.

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Watchers of the Dead

A suspenseful story of surprises, engaging characters, and an intriguing look at life in Victorian London.

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Man on Edge

'A multilayered tale with plenty of fast-paced action that will hook thriller fans' - Booklist

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Cold Echo

Should you trust your best friend with your life?

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Fell Murder

A British Library Crime Classic.

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The Beautiful Dead

How far would you go to prove your innocence?

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The Z Murders

A British Library Crime Classic.

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Crossed Skis

A British Library Crime Classic.

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The Spoilt Kill

A British Library Crime Classic.

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There's Only One Danny Garvey

'A deeply compelling story about ambition, failure and interpersonal history ... it's what novels should do' Ewan Morrison

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The Great Divide

Twisted Secrets. Hidden Victims. Monstrous Crimes.

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The Exiles

'A powerful story of suffering and survival' Heather Morris

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Conan Doyle For The Defence

A sensational murder, the quest for justice and the world's greatest detective writer.

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Kay's Anatomy

Discover all the weird and wonderful things that go on inside your body with Dr Adam Kay.

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The Way Past Winter

An exciting adventure to the frozen north, perfect for fans of Philip Pullman.

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Troubled Blood

Discover the next thrilling instalment in the Cormoran Strike series.

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Hermit

Compulsive, atmospheric and stunningly accomplished, Hermit introduces a thrilling new voice in Australian crime fiction.

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Hollywood Wants to Kill You

'Captivating and intelligent! Who knew death could be this much fun?' Richard Osman

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My One True North

Laurie and Pete should never have met. But fate has pushed them together for a reason.

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A Song of Isolation

One accusation. A henious crime. And nothing's ever the same again...

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Death in Fancy Dress

A British Library Crime Classic.

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It Walks by Night

A British Library Crime Classic.

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Death in White Pyjamas & Death Knows No Calendar

A British Library Crime Classic.

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Castle Skull

A British Library Crime Classic.

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Checkmate to Murder

A British Library Crime Classic.

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Jacinda Ardern

'Breezy and entertaining' Sydney Morning Herald

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The Nancys

Winner of the Ngaio Marsh Award for Best First Novel

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There Should Be More Dancing

‘A hilarious cautionary old-age tale’ The Sun-Herald

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If I Tell You I'll Have to Kill You

Australia's best crime writers share the secrets to their success, their best-ever writing tips and their favourite 'must reads'.

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The Fogging

A compelling tale of the slow disintegration of a relationship and the unravelling of a man.

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Tamam Shud

True Crime from one of Australia's best-known and most loved crime writers.

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Dead Cold

When an anonymous call sends police to a house in Sheffield, a dead couple are discovered in the kitchen.

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Betrayed

After losing her mum in a tragic accident when she was young, Chrissy Moss had to find out the hard way how to survive on one of the East End's most notorious estates.

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Blue Lightning

A remote island on lockdown. A killer on the loose...

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Dear Life

'A truly beautiful book... Told by a doctor, with compassion and wisdom.' - Matt Haig

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Slow Horses

The first in the Dagger award winning series from Mick Herron. Now a must watch Apple+ show with Gary Oldman.

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Summer in Provence

The perfect escapist feel-good romance.

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Deep Waters

A British Library Crime Classic.

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Dead and Gone

'Will linger in your mind long after you have read it' Leigh Russell

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The Progress of a Crime

A British Library Crime Classic.

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The Girl From Vichy

'A compelling and powerful read' - Gill Thompson

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The Port of London Murders

A British Library Crime Classic

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A Valley Dream

In her heart-warming new Backshaw Moss series, Anna Jacobs takes us through the joys and the trials of life in 1930s Lancashire.

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Starry Starry Night

'A warm and engaging read.' - Trisha Ashley

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Home Stretch

Shame and longing can flow through generations, but the secrets of the heart will not be buried for ever.

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Just Like You

Dares to be witty, intelligent and emotionally generous at once - New York Times

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The Last Thing to Burn

'Outstanding. The best thriller in years' Martina Cole

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The Mitford Trial

A story full of intrigue, affairs and betrayal... Inspired by a real-life murder.

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Ghosts Of The Past

'A real find for anyone who likes their crime novels atmospheric, discursive, humorous and thought-provoking.' Guardian

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The Fall And Rise Of Sadie Mcqueen

Cold Feet meets David Nicholls, with a dash of Jill Mansell

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If I Could Say Goodbye

An unforgettable story of love and the power of family.

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The Wedding Promise

It's never too late for a new beginning...

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The Philosopher's Daughters

A lyrical tale of wild frontier Australia.

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The Book of Dreams

'An emphatic and emotionally stunning novel.' - Booklist

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Actress

A brilliant and moving novel about fame, sexual power, and a daughter’s search to understand her mother’s hidden truths.

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Miss Austen

'The perfect book to wrap yourself around on a dark night' Stylist

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A Keeper

A masterly tale of secrets and ill-fated loves told with perception and sensitivity.

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The Wicked Sister

'Massively thrilling and altogether unputdownable' - Karin Slaughter

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Charlie Savage

'A delight from start to finish' Irish Mail On Sunday

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Love

'A profound examination of friendship, romantic confusion and mortality' John Boyne

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Dragons at Crumbling Castle

Fourteen fantastically funny stories from master storyteller Sir Terry Pratchett, full of time travel and tortoises, monsters and mayhem!

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Making Money

‘As bright and shiny as a newly minted coin; clever, engaging and laugh-out-loud funny’ The Times

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The Coral Bride

Longlisted for the CWA International Dagger

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Tomorrow Will Be a Good Day

Embark on an echanting journey through the remarkable life of Captain Sir Tom Moore.

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Murder on Mustique

A storm. A disappearance. A race against time...

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The Return

A home full of love. A home full of secrets.

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The Awakening

From Sunday Times bestseller Nora Roberts - a tale of adventure, magic and finding your home.

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Moondial

A new edition of the much-loved classic story of time travel, ghosts and friendship.

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Present Tense

Winner of the Ned Kelly Award for Debut Crime Fiction

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Nancy Business

Longlisted for the Best Novel Award at the Ngaio Marsh Awards

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Two-Way Murder

A British Library Crime Classic.

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Sunrise by the Sea

In a quaint seaside resort, a charming bakery holds the key to another world...

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Girls Who Lie

‘An exciting and harrowing tale’ Ragnar Jónasson

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Love and Fury

'A luminous love-letter' - Annabel Abbs

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The Best Things

'I enjoyed it so, so much - a brilliant cast of characters and properly funny!' - Graham Norton

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The Last House on Needless Street

'The buzz is real.. I haven't read anything this exciting since Gone Girl' - Stephen King

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Summer at the French Olive Grove

Could love be the biggest adventure of all?

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The Getaway

'Brilliantly evocative - it's left me longing for a holiday!' - Paige Toon

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The Orange Grove

A story of past love and family secrets set in sunny Seville.

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Above and Beyond

Brace yourself for a turbulent read in this hilarious and scandalous memoir, filled with shocking true stories that give a rare insight into life behind the scenes of a private jet’s cabin crew.

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Hostage

'Feels like a blockbuster movie' - Lisa Jewell

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Due to a Death

A British Library Crime Classic

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Echoes in the Cotswolds

Dark deeds come to light in the tranquil Cotswolds

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The Dying Day

'This is a crime novel for everyone; for those who love traditional mysteries there are clues, codes and ciphers, but it also had a harder edge and a post-war darkness. Brilliant' Ann Cleeves

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Mr Todd's Reckoning

Norman Bates is alive and well… He's living just next door

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Home

'Moving, hopeful and heartfelt... an ideal book group read' AJ Pearce

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The Great Silence

‘Simply stunning. Tense, funny and deeply moving’ Mark Billingham

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All the Fun of the Fair

A hilarious, brilliantly original coming-of-age story that will capture your heart.

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Fast Track

'Stephen Leather writes really exciting action thrillers. It's like being there yourself' Chris Ryan

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Leave the Lights On

'Twisty and terrifying, Leave The Lights On will keep you guessing until the end' B A Paris

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Afraid of the Light

The new novel from the bestselling author of The Pursuit of Happiness and The Moment.

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Time Will Tell

A rural love story, where friendship, romance and hearts entwine.

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Mara's Choice

Discover a brand new series from the beloved author of the Peppercorn Street books.

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The Chianti Flask

A British Library Crime Classic

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Phone for the Fish Knives

The Todes are back, and they're taking on Hollywood...

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Black Hands

This is the story of a mass-murder that divided a nation.

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Prisoner

'S. R. White is the real deal.' Chris Hammer

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The Nameless Ones

Private Investigator Charlie Parker returns in this heart-pounding thriller.

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The Appeal

"Completely trumps Richard Osman" The Times

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Dolphin Junction

From the bestselling and award winning 'master of the spy thriller' comes a collection of riveting short stories.

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Black Drop

'One of the best debuts of the year' The Times

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The Last Guests

Longlisted for the Best Novel Award at the Ngaio Marsh Awards

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The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle

Join Albert Entwistle as he sets out to find the long-lost love of his life, and has an unforgettable and completely life-affirming adventure on the way.

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The Wish

What if the person you needed most, turned up when you least expected them?

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A Year on Our Farm

Escape into nature with Matt Baker's fascinating journey through nature's year and family life on the farm.

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The Couple at the Table

"A wise and witty portrait of modern marriage and murder" The Times

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Man on Fire

"Brass-knuckled international intrigue for readers who still pine for the world of James Bond" Kirkus Reviews

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The Twyford Code

"The queen of tricksy crime. Every page is a joy" Sunday Times

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Silent Parade

An Amazon.com Editors' Pick for Best Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

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The Visa

A sparkling, topsy-turvy romcom is perfect for fans of Josie Silver, Beth O'Leary and Mhairi McFarlane.

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Faceless

A shocking, race-against-the-clock, standalone thriller from the Queen of New Zealand Crime.

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I Shot the Devil

"This is a stunner of a debut thriller" The Irish Independent

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Life Without Children

A brilliantly warm, witty and moving portrait of our pandemic lives, told in ten heart-rending short stories.

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Valentine Grey

From one of the nation's best-loved writers and performers comes a wonderful novel about gender, liberty, empire and injustice.

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