FICTION

From Sunday Times bestselling author of The Cloisters comes an electrifying thriller about an opulent family and their mysterious assistant whose annual retreat to Italy is shattered by the resurfacing of a decades-old murder . . . think 'The Talented Mr Ripley' meets 'Succession' meets 'The White Lotus'!From the bestselling author of The Cloisters comes this electrifying thriller about an affluent family whose annual retreat to Italy is shattered when a decades-old murder resurfaces . . . think The Talented Mr Ripley meets Succession meets The White Lotus . . . Published in the US as Saltwater On the glittering island of Capri, anything can be a mirage. But one thing is true- there's nothing deadlier than a family with everything to lose . . . The world was shocked by playwright Sarah Lingate's death thirty years ago at an opulent,white-washed villa on the island of Capri. Absolved of the crime, the Lingate family maintains that what happened that night was a tragic accident. And every July they return to Capri to prove it's true.This time, Helen Lingate - sole heir to the family fortune - has a plan. Tightly controlled by her father, she enlists the help of the family assistant, Lorna Moreno, to free herself from her family's stranglehold on her life. And yet, behind closed doors, the legendary Lingate family unity is at breaking point. Upon arrival at the villa in Capri, an anonymous gift awaits them- the necklace Sarah was wearing the night she died.In the aftermath, the paranoid, insular Lingates begin to unravel. As the investigation into her mother's death is reopened, Helen begins to lose trust in everyone around her- her controlling father Richard, drug-addled aunt Naomi, aloof uncle Marcus, and even Lorna, whose past she realizes is frustratingly opaque. And as the family fractures, the long-hidden truth about that night and the secrets they've kept from one another boil to the surface - and they might not leave the island alive.'Sultry and sophisticated with a menacing undercurrent that keeps you thrillingly unsettled until its final spellbinding twist. Let the languid glamour of Capri gently take you by one hand, an ice cold Negroni in the other, but watch your step - the cliffs are treacherous and so, too, is a family with everything to lose.'RACHEL KOLLER CROFT, author of Stone Cold Fox'Engrossing and sinister . . . a must-read for 2025.' JULIE CLARK, author of The Last Flight

Cuckoo This is a story of obsession, love and murder - and not the one you're expecting. Cuckoo is a gripping debut thriller with a killer twist at its core. <p>'Tense, deceptive and darkly compelling - a brilliant debut' T.M Logan ___________________________________________</p> A story of obsession, love and murder - and not the one you're expecting. . . Discover a gripping new thriller with a killer twist at its core.When Claire surprises her fiancé, Noah, at work for their anniversary, she's the one who ends up being shocked to her core ...Because Noah left the company nine months ago, and she had no idea. How can she not have known?Now he isn't answering her calls. He won't respond to her messages. He's disappeared.As Claire desperately tries to find her fiancé, her world begins to shatter as the truth about who Noah really is starts to emerge.And things are about to spiral dangerously out of control . . .Praise for Cuckoo-'With a killer premise, and an intriguing and complex narrator, Cuckoo is impossible to put down. I flew through it!' Jennie Godfrey'Twisted and deliciously surprising - I loved it!' Heather Darwent'This story about love and obsession will have you gripped' Heat Magazine'Audaciously twisty and achingly tender' Erin Kelly 'A debut with terrific pace and sinister character dynamics. At once beautifully unpredictable and unnerving. I loved it.' L V Mathews'Cuckoo is an outrageous white-knuckle ride that packs one hell of a punch, but as the psychological journey unfolds, the truth is as heart-wrenching as it is shocking. Callie Kazumi is one to watch' Alice Slater'This book is INCREDIBLE! It will mess up your mind and you'll finish it wanting more! Brilliant and addictive' K L Slater'Clever storytelling against a backdrop of vivid psychological trauma, and a sense of creeping horror as you realise the truth about the plot. Highly recommended.' Helen Cooper 'Addictive and poignant and doesn't let go until the very end' Joe Gibson

Fire in the Head addresses a deep taboo in Australian society- the legacy of child sexual abuse and what victims must endure to bring perpetrators to justice.Part crime drama, part coming-of-age tale, part modern psychological odyssey, Oakman's novel is a gripping, unsettling and powerful story about self-discovery, the importance of friendship and the transcendent power of words. Fire in the Head addresses a deep taboo in Australian society- the legacy of child sexual abuse and what victims must endure to bring perpetrators to justice.In March 1999, twenty-seven-year-old James Harper, a shy public servant living in Canberra, is called to a police station to provide evidence on the suicide of his youngest sister nine years earlier. As the investigation gets underway, James confesses that he had been abused by his stepfather, Martin Jenkins, when he was a child. Could the two events be connected? But as he dives headfirst into the legal system in a quest for justice, James must face some disturbing truths about himself and the past he thought he had left behind.

I Died At Fallow Hall  A thought-provoking, genuinely contemporary take on the country house murder mystery: the perfect combination of literary and crime novel. 'Burke-Patel's debut is both a traditional country-house mystery and an examination of loneliness, the difficulty of making connections with others, and how hard it can be to escape the roles imposed on us by family and society' Guardian 'Superbly and elegantly written... executed with skill, finesse and considerable compassion. A very impressive debut from a fully-formed writer' Irish Independent Anna Deerin moves to a remote Cotswold cottage to become a gardener, trying to strip away everything she's spent all her life as a woman striving for, craving the anonymity and privacy her new off-grid life provides. But when she clears the last vegetable bed and digs up not twigs but bones, the outside world is readmitted. With it comes Detective Inspector Hitesh Mistry, who has his own reasons for a new start in the village of Upper Magna. Drawn in spite of herself to this unknown woman from another time, Anna is determined to uncover her identity and gain recognition for her, if not justice. As threats to Anna and her new life grow closer, she and DI Mistry will find that this murder is inextricably bound up with issues of gender, family, community, race and British identity itself -- all as relevant in decades past as they are to Anna today.

No home library is complete without the classics! The Complete Sherlock Holmes Collection brings together the essential works from Arthur Conan Doyle in an elegant, leather-bound edition—a keepsake to be read and treasured.  There is one literary detective who stands above all others, whose powers of deduction are known the world over, whose influence can still be felt in today’s most modern whodunits. Who is it, you ask? Why, it’s elementary—the answer is Sherlock Holmes, the famous sleuth of 221B Baker Street. And Sir Arthur Conan Doyle—the man who made him famous in such tales as The Hound of the Baskervilles and A Study in Scarlet—changed the world of mysteries, inspiring legions of devoted fans.  Â Whether you’re a devotee or you’ve yet to be awed by Holmes’s powers of deduction, you’ll love this Canterbury Classics edition that includes the complete traditional canon of Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes mysteries: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Sign of Four, The Valley of Fear, The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, The Return of Sherlock Holmes, His Last Bow, and The Case Book of Sherlock Holmes. The perfect volume to complete any bookshelf, The Complete Sherlock Holmes Collection features an eye-catching leather-bound cover with gold foil stamping, as well as fine ivory paper with gilded edges. Â  Â A classic keepsake for fans of detective novels as well as all great literature, The Complete Sherlock Holmes Collection is the perfect addition to any home library.

Bombproof Sami Macbeth is not a master criminal. He's not even a minor one. He's not a jewel thief. He's not a safe-cracker. He's not an expert in explosives. Sami plays guitar and wants to be a rock god but keeps getting side-tracked. Fifty-four hours ago Sami was released from prison. Thirty-six hours ago he slept with the woman of his dreams at the Savoy. An hour ago his train blew up. Now he's carrying a rucksack through London's West End and is the most wanted terrorist in the country . . . BOMBPROOF is a heart-stopping, darkly compelling chase across London's criminal underbelly where an ordinary man faces an extraordinary situation, by multi-million-copy bestselling author MICHAEL ROBOTHAM.

"The greatest book ever written about the German resistance to the Nazis." - Primo Levi This unflinching masterpiece based on a true story of resistance is more timely than ever, as fascist forces in the 20th century find their home in the rhetoric of the modern right wing political agenda. "The greatest book ever written about the German resistance to the Nazis." - Primo Levi This unflinching masterpiece based on a true story of resistance is more timely than ever, as fascist forces inthe 20th century find their home in the rhetoric of the modern right wing political agenda. Â Entering its 15th year of Englishtranslation, the brilliant Hans Fallada's account of what The New Yorker called"a visceral, chilling portrait of ... everyday German life during the war" follows a working-class couple in Berlin and grieving the loss of their son,launch a campaign to oppose the Nazi regime. Â Based on a true story from the files of the Gestapo, this sweeping saga of resistance is more relevant than ever in modern times, with the rise of right wing rhetoric echoed in global politics, and seen in increased book bannings and the reversal of womens' and LGBTQ+ rights in the US. Â In the end, it's more than an edge-of-your-seat thriller, more than a moving romance, even more than literature of the highest order-it's a deeply stirring story of two people standing up for what's right - even against impossible odds.

Argylle The globe-trotting spy thriller that inspired the action blockbuster Argylle, starring Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard and Samuel L. Jackson, directed by Matthew Vaughn of Kingsman trilogy fame. One Russian magnate's dream of restoring a nation to greatness has set in motion a chain of events which will take the world to the brink of chaos. Only Frances Coffey, the CIA's most legendary spymaster, can prevent it. But to do so, she needs someone special. Enter Argylle. His life came to a crashing halt as a teenager. Since then, he has been treading water, building barriers between himself and the world. Until one moment of compassion and brilliance will bring him to the attention of the most powerful woman in the secret world. Coffey knows all about Argylle's dark past. She knows it haunts him. But she also knows it may give him the skills to join the team going up against one of the most powerful men in the world. His crash course in espionage will take him from the jungles of Thailand to the boulevards of Monaco, from the monasteries of Mount Athos to a forgotten cavern buried deep in the mountains. It is a deathly rollercoaster ride that will either make him - or break him...

The bestselling author of THE AGE OF MIRACLES returns with a spellbinding, haunting, beautifully written speculative literary mystery about memory, identity, consciousness, and love.

Now in smaller format paperback, the thrilling standalone from one of Australia's most esteemed crime writers. Grace is a talented thief ready for a normal life. Lying low after a run-in with an old associate, Grace walks into Erin Mandel's rural antiques shop and sees a chance for something different. A weekday job. A place to call home. But someone is looking for Erin. And someone's looking for Grace, too. And they are both, in their own ways, very dangerous men. 'If you've never read a book by Garry Disher before, this standalone novel is an excellent place to start. If you are already a Disher fan, you will know to expect a rollercoaster of a read, full of disturbing crimes and unscrupulous crooks. Except Grace, of course, she's the kind of criminal you'll find yourself barracking for in the end, hoping she finds her place of refuge, safe from persecution, and prosecution.' Readings 'Disher cleverly weaves tension throughout the story and builds suspense...Readers who enjoy Hayley Scrivenor, Shelley Burr and Jane Harper should enjoy the thrilling Sanctuary.' Books+Publishing 'What can we say, Garry Disher just goes from strength to strength and we think Sanctuary is one of his best yet.' Avenue Bookstore 'His novels are busy, a complete world in themselves. Yes, there are capers and car chases, but they are multilayered, full of humanity, nuanced, evocative of place and covering the panoply of alarming social issues.' Guardian 'Highly recommended...A memorable and absorbing crime thriller...Disher is an outstanding crime writer and Sanctuary is another page turner that will thrill his readers.' ReadPlus   

The most intriguing new crime novel of the year from Ned Kelly Award winning author Zane Lovitt perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Aoife Clifford. Everybody needs good neighbours... When Claire Corral goes missing from her home on Carnation Way, her neighbour Jamie isn't too concerned. He's busy-caring for his dad, recovering from a broken heart and eating himself into a bigger pair of pants. Then the police turn up. Is Claire's disappearance connected with the body found next door thirteen years ago? Does Jamie's father, now grappling with dementia, know more about these events than he should? And then there's Tess, equal parts mysterious and charming, who just moved in at number thirty-five... As Jamie asks around, an unsettling picture begins to form. Perhaps quiet, respectable Carnation Way is home to the same secrets and heartaches as any other neighbourhood-with a few more murders thrown in. Zane Lovitt, the Ned Kelly Award-winning author of The Midnight Promise, returns with a gloriously entertaining and compelling suburban mystery-thriller. 'A crime story with a clear heart of gold and a genuinely enthralling mystery. It's good-natured, one of the funniest crime books in my recent memory, and occasionally heartbreaking.' Books+Publishing  PRAISE FOR ZANE LOVITT- 'The Midnight Promise delivers. Zane Lovitt is a writer to watch.' Shane Maloney ' Lovitt has an attentive ear for language and a nuanced understanding of how quite ordinary extraordinary people may find themselves up to their necks in trouble. This is original Australian crime fiction of the first order.' Age on Black Teeth 'It's Aussie noir, but much funnier than your standard noir, and Lovitt is a wonderfully inventive writer.' New Zealand Listener on Black Teeth

From the bestselling author of How to Kill a Client comes a page-turning rural thriller of loyalties and lies, murder and greed.