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A brilliant young intelligence officer and a troubled heiress stumble into a global conspiracy that pits present-day Russia against the CIA in this electrifying, globetrotting spy thriller. Combining realistic thrills with sophisticated spycraft and witty dialogue, The Collaborators delivers a gut-punch answer to the biggest geopolitical question of our time. How exactly did post-Soviet Russia turn down the wrong path? Criss-crossing the globe on the way to this shocking revelation are disaffected millennial CIA officer Ari Falk, thrown into a moral and professional crisis by the death of his best asset, and brash, troubled LA heiress Maya Chou, spiralling after the disappearance of her Russian American billionaire father. The duo’s adventures take us to both classic and surprising locales – from Berlin and Tangier to Latvia, Belarus and a semi-abandoned technopark outside Moscow. Dynamic, fast-paced and filled with captivating details that provide a window into a secretive world, The Collaborators is a first-rate thriller that pays homage to both meanings of ‘intelligence’. ‘A terrific espionage thriller with a propulsive plot and fantastic twists, but what really sets this book apart is the writing, sparkling on every page’ Chris Pavone, New York Times bestselling author of The Expats and Two Nights in Lisbon ‘Crackles with energy as it veers between international caper and more classic espionage thriller, laced with the promise of romance. Idov . . . brings a pleasing cinematic sweep, insider knowledge of Russia and sharp dialogue to this enjoyable tale as it roams around the world’ Financial Times ‘Gathers stories from the headlines – novichok, Ponzi schemes, Wagner Group mercenaries – and blends them into a hipster spy smoothie’ The Times, Book of the Month ‘A skilful story about manipulative spymasters in Russia and the United States. . . . Switching perspectives and continents and written with vivid intelligence, this is a great example of the international spy novel’ Literary Review ‘Idov breathes fresh air into [the genre] . . . A sparkling new voice in spy thrillers’ CrimeTime

From New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden comes a story about a young woman running from her past. But when she's taken in by an older couple it soon becomes clear they have no plans of letting her go...A brand new psychological thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden!The nightmare she's running from is nothing compared to where she's headed.Tegan is eight months pregnant, alone, and desperately wants to put her crumbling life in the rearview mirror. So she hits the road, planning to stay with her brother until she can figure out her next move. But she doesn't realize she's heading straight into a blizzard.She never arrives at her destination.Stranded in rural Maine with a dead car and broken ankle, Tegan worries she's made a terrible mistake. Then a miracle occurs- she is rescued by a couple who offers her a room in their warm cabin until the snow clears.But something isn't right. Tegan believed she was waiting out the storm, but as time ticks by, she comes to realize she is in grave danger. This safe haven isn't what she thought it was, and staying here may have been her most deadly mistake yet. And now she must do whatever it takes to save herself-and her unborn child.A gut-wrenching story of motherhood, survival, and twisted expectations, #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden delivers a snowbound thriller that will chill you to the bone.

Look who's back in hot water! The delightful and witty second novel in The Tea Ladies mystery series. Ideal for fans of Richard Osman and Bonnie Garmus. In ZigZag Lane, in the heart of Sydney's rag-trade district, tea ladies Hazel, Betty and Irene find themselves in hot water. Having already solved a murder, kidnapping and arson case, and outwitting an arch criminal, they have proved themselves a useful resource and earned the respect of a local police officer. Now he needs their help to solve a plot that threatens security. As if that's not enough, Irene gets a coded message directing her to the spoils of a bank robbery, which sends the tea ladies on a treasure hunt with an unexpected outcome. There's also trouble brewing within the walls of Empire Fashionwear, where an interloper threatens not just Hazel's job but the very role of tea lady. It's up to Hazel to convince her friends to abandon their trolleys and take action to save their livelihoods - before it's too late. Praise for The Tea Ladies by Amanda Hampson- 'A total joy!' Joanna Nell 'Sheer delight.' Country Style 'The Thursday Murder Club wish they had Hazel.' GOODREADS 'This hilariously dark crime novel about a group of tea ladies who accidentally become sleuths will have you enthralled!' Woman's Day 'The Tea Ladies is a delightfully intriguing romp, full of twists, turns, shocking discoveries... and scones.' Better Reading 'Crime, comedy and fashion, it's a layer cake of which any tea lady would be proud.' The Age 'A satisfying mystery, a trio of intrepid older women discovering their own strengths, and a window into a vanished past. I give it five TimTams.' Readings Books

In this scorching crime hook-up, number one bestseller Ian Rankin and Scottish crime-writing legend William McIlvanney join forces for the first ever case of DI Laidlaw, Glasgow's original gritty detective

The new exciting thriller by Rebecca Heath, author of THE SUMMER PARTY. A dark and twisty domestic thriller set in a seemingly idyllic suburban neighbourhood, where family secrets are best kept buried...FOUR COUPLES.Summer 1979. In the idyllic suburban neighbourhood of Ridgefield, Australia, during a scorching heat wave, four couples gather for their weekly dinner party.AN ORDINARY EVENING.When Frank Callaghan checks on the sleeping children, he finds an empty crib where his four-month-old daughter Megan should be sleeping. The party-goers swear they didn't see anything but each of them has something to hide.THE BEGINNING OF A NIGHTMARE.Forty years later, a stranger knocks at the Callaghan's door. She claims to be their missing daughter. And she's holding the blanket she was wrapped in the night she disappeared.Shocked, the Callaghans must finally confront how well they know their neighbours, and ask themselves-Where has Megan really been all this time?Readers love The Dinner Party! 'Full of twist and turns. I really enjoyed this and it kept me hooked, I wanted to keep reading until I'd solved it!' NetGalley Reviewer, 4 stars'Adrenaline-fueled, keeping me perched on tenterhooks, eager for the climax.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'What a fun fast paced modern thriller! I loved the plot - What a great thriller!' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'Excellent story that kept me on my toes. A must read for true crime lovers.' NetGalley Reviewer, 4 stars'Once I started reading it, I couldn't put it down -. was everything i didnt know I needed.' NetGalley Reviewer, 4 stars'You'll immediately find yourself unwilling to put it - I was genuinely not expecting most of the twists and turns - Fabulous read!' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'Got swept into the summer of '79 in Ridgefield... every page holds a new twist - kept me hooked - A thrilling ride from start to finish!' NetGalley Reviewer, 4 stars'I was on the edge till the end and the twists always surprised me - executed perfectly - a fun ride.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'Wow what a book - I could not put it down.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'This was a fantastic book - couldn't stop guessing where it would all lead to'. NetGalley Reviewer, 4 stars'Loved it and it kept me guessing.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'Read in one sitting.' NetGalley Reviewer, 4 stars'Wow, what a fantastic domestic thriller!!' NetGalley Reviewer, 4 stars'Family drama at its Best!!!' NetGalley Reviewer, 4 stars

The Good Turn'With her third novel Dervla McTiernan confirms she's a born storyteller' Val McDermidThe unputdownable no.1 bestseller from the author of The Ruin and The Scholar.Police corruption, an investigation that ends in tragedy and the mystery of a little girl's silence - three unconnected events that will prove to be linked by one small town.While Detective Cormac Reilly faces enemies at work and trouble in his personal life, Garda Peter Fisher is relocated out of Galway with the threat of prosecution hanging over his head. But even that is not as terrible as having to work for his overbearing father, the local copper for the pretty seaside town of Roundstone.For some, like Anna and her young daughter Tilly, Roundstone is a refuge from trauma. But even this village on the edge of the sea isn't far enough to escape from the shadows of evil men.PRAISE FOR DERVLA McTIERNAN:'Intelligent and fast-paced ... We can't wait [for the next case]' - Wall Street Journal'Top-notch crime writing' - Kate Forsyth'Like The Ruin, The Scholar is a fast-paced, rewarding read' - Irish Examiner'A truly fine police procedural that should see the author rocket from star to superstar' - Irish Independent'Taut, tense and darkly addictive' - Candice Fox'Confirms McTiernan's place in the top rank of crime writers' - Chris Hammer'The Ruin was an outstanding debut but The Scholar proves beyond a doubt that Dervla McTiernan is a remarkable talent ... crime fiction of the highest standard' - Jane Casey'A story that is as moving as it is fast-paced' - Val McDermid'A writer to watch' - Publishers Weekly"Dervla McTiernan's first novel far outclasses some of the genre's stalwarts, marking her as a crime writer to watch, and Cormac Reilly a cop to follow to hell and back. Fans of Ian Rankin and Tana French will feel right at home' - Bookseller + Publisher

The Grapevine'The Grapevine took me hostage . . . Gorgeous writing, complex, nuanced characterisation . . . and the atmospheric setting of Canberra in the summer heat . . . A fascinating, engaging book.' MARIAN KEYESThere are secrets behind every closed door in the Warrah Place neighbourhood, and who killed Antonio Marietti is the biggest one of all . . . It's the height of summer in Australia, 1979, and on a quiet suburban cul-de-sac in Canberra a housewife is scrubbing the yellow and white chequered tiles of the bathroom floor. But all is not as it seems. For one thing, it's 3 am. For another, she is trying desperately to remove all traces of blood before they stain. Her husband seems remarkably calm, considering he has just murdered their neighbour.As the sun rises on Warrah Place, news of Antonio Marietti's death spreads like wildfire. Gossip is exchanged in whispers and suspicion mounts. Twelve-year-old Tammy launches her own investigation, determined to find out what happened, but she is not the only one whose well-meaning efforts uncover more mysteries than they solve. There are secrets behind every closed door in the neighbourhood, and the identity of the murderer is only one of them . . .'The Grapevine was a joy to read. Its flowing, witty prose and deft characterisation transported me effortlessly into a small suburban street in 1970s Australia' DIANNE YARWOOD 'I absolutely adored this debut, which instantly creeps up on you. The Grapevine is claustrophobic and sharp' LUCY ROSE'Superb . . . written with effortless grace, it's a rich tapestry of a book that's psychologically astute. The wit and humour is incisive' CHRIS BRIDGES'From its shocking opening to its impeccable conclusion, The Grapevine is a cleverly revealing close-up of a claustrophobic community. I loved it' JENNIE GODFREY'With a youthful (and wilful) detective reminiscent of Tippy Chan from RWR McDonald's The Nancys and the heady nostalgia of Holly Throsby's Clarke, Kemp's debut is an engrossing slice of deceptive life.' Books+Publishing

The thirty-second instalment in James Patterson's globally bestselling Alex Cross series.The thirty-second instalment in James Patterson's globally bestselling Alex Cross series._____________________________________________It's time to put the guns down, Detective Cross. Even if you knew the way out of this place, we would catch you.A serial killer is taking out America's finest legal minds, and Alex Cross is called to investigate their brutal murders.But during a dangerous mission to track down the killer, his wife, Bree, and best friend, John Sampson, go missing.To save the people he loves most, Cross has only three goals-Number one- Find Bree and John.Number two- Escape.Number three- Survive.If he fails, there will be no one left in the House of Cross.___________________________________________PRAISE FOR THE ALEX CROSS SERIES'Patterson never, and I mean never, disappoints' USA Today'Behind all the noise and the numbers, we shouldn't forget that no one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades. The Alex Cross series proves it' Lee Child'Alex Cross is a legend' Harlan Coben'Alex Cross ... only gets better and better' Lisa Scottoline'I wrote, "Along Came a Spider is the best thriller I've come across in many a year. It deserves to be this season's no. 1 bestseller and should instantly make James Patterson a household name." A household name, indeed' Nelson DeMille' Alex Cross has become one of the greatest fictional detectives of all time, a character for the ages' Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child