FICTION

A chilling mystery novel from the award-winning author of bestsellers Cutters End, Stone Town and Broken Bay.Victim ... or killer?For the last decade, the small mountain town of Edenville in Victoria's high country has been haunted by the horrific murders of five hikers up on Jagged Ridge. Also found dead near the scene was Bill 'Creeper' Durant, a bushland loner, expert deer-hunter, and a man with a known reputation for stalking campers . . . Conclusion- murder-suicide. Case closed.But as the ten-year anniversary of the massacre draws near, Detective Constable Sally White - the only officer at Edenville's modest police station - finds herself drawn into the dark world of the notorious Durant family. Lex Durant, in particular, has started to publicly protest his brother's innocence and accuse the police of persecution. As Sally combs the investigation to prove him wrong, it becomes all too clear that each murdered hiker had skeletons in their closet - and possible enemies in their past . . .'Eerie, vivid, tense. A powerhouse of a novel - I loved it.' Shelley Burr, author of WAKE'Taut and terrific, occasionally horrific, set aside time to savour this page turner.' Daily Telegraph'An entertaining, very clever and methodical police procedural.' Good Reading

THE REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK FOR MARCH 2024'I have goosebumps just talking about this story' REESE WITHERSPOON'Smart, funny and furious' MARIE CLAIRE'Genre-busting ... A clear-eyed deconstruction of skewed value systems' FINANCIAL TIMESIt's 1985 and Anita de Monte, a rising star in the art world, is found dead in New York City. Thirteen years later, art history student Raquel is preparing her final thesis, feeling the pressure to work twice as hard for the same opportunities as the wealthy students around her. Anita's name and the mysterious circumstances around her death has all but faded from view.When Raquel becomes romantically involved with a well-connected older student, she finds herself unexpectedly rising up the social ranks. But then she stumbles upon Anita's story, and is struck not only by the question of who gets to leave a legacy, but by how her own relationship eerily mirrors that of the forgotten artist . . .* A NEW YORK TIMES, ELLE AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING HIGHLIGHT FOR 2024 *

Jane Eyre, a classic novel by Charlotte Brontë, combines romance and suspense to create a thrilling read.When Jane Eyre was first published in 1847, it quickly became a bestseller, leading to a second printing within three months. The story follows a young girl who faces hardships including abuse, abandonment, and ridicule, but ultimately becomes a loving and compassionate woman of strong moral character. This edition of Jane Eyre features colorful sprayed edges and a heat-burnished cover with foil stamping, making it a stylish addition to any bookshelf.

Blood Of Hercules 'This was damn fun. Alexis was original, full of personality, and I loved being with her on this fun (unhinged) ride. You won’t be able to stop yourself from binge-reading this' RAVEN KENNEDY, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF GILD Alexis Hert isn’t a hero, and she certainly isn’t a god. All she’s ever been is a survivor. But the Fates disagree. When a blood test leads to her admittance at the Spartan War Academy, she’ll have to do more than merely survive. Alexis will have to claim her birthright: immortality. But immortality is a privilege, one earned in the crucible of the academy, where the heroes are villains and classrooms battlegrounds. While gladiators Achilles and Patro, her demanding mentors, hone her into a warrior, Augustus and Kharon, her professors and the brooding heirs to the underworld, haunt her steps and her thoughts. Because where there are gods, there are bound to be monsters, and there is more than one hunting Alexis…You might just come across these favourites: ? War academy Villainous love interests ?? Gods, gladiators, and warriors, oh my! Adorable animal companions Animal companions with a lot of ~opinions~ Prophecies ? Dark romance Why choose? Touch her and die Marriage law ?? Post-apocalyptic world The romantasy OBSESSSION of 2024: ‘This was addictive as hell’ ? ? ? ? ? ‘THAT WAS SO GOOD!!! Wow. I’ll be thinking about this book for awhile. Greek mythology + a spartan war academy + a STRONG FMC?! It was perfection. I love all the twists and turns and the guessing along the way. It was such a unique Hercules story and I’m OBSESSED! I need book 2 asap. ? ? ? ? ? ‘Actually iconic’ ? ? ? ? ? 'LOOOOOOOOOVED IT OMG I literally tried to read it as slow as possible so I would have the book, the characters, their world… EVERYTHING for a little longer… but IT WAS HARD OK bc I really wanted to binge it in one night ? ? ? ? ? ‘Literally gonna live rent free in my brain’ ? ? ? ? ? ‘Perfection, favorite read this year so far’ ? ? ? ? ?

Kristin Hannah is an award-winning international number one bestselling author with over twenty-five million copies of her books sold worldwide. Her most recent titles The Four Winds, The Great Alone and The Nightingale won numerous best fiction awards and her earlier novel, Firefly Lane, is currently a blockbuster series on Netflix. The Nightingale is soon to be a major movie and is described by many as one of the most loved books of our generation. Kristin's writing has taken readers across multiple eras and to many places, but the thing that connects all of her work is the focus on what it’s like being a woman in challenging times. Kristin is a lawyer-turned-writer and is the mother of one son. She and her husband live in the Pacific Northwest near Seattle.

The Occupation Winner of the 2024 Penguin Literary Prize 'Assured, deft, sophisticated. Chloe Adams is the real deal.' EMILY BITTO Breathtaking. SALLY HEPWORTH In the autumn of 1949, two women convene in the parlour of a Melbourne hotel. Tess is married and childless. Mary, unwed and pregnant. Surrendering to the unimaginable, Mary agrees to a life-altering pact- she will give her child to Tess. One year earlier, Mary stands on the deck of an Australian naval ship, awaiting arrival in the ruined Japanese city of Kure. There, thousands of Australians have established an occupation of the Hiroshima prefecture. As she settles into her new life, Mary finds carefree expats touring the countryside, hosting picnics and even throwing parties, all while the war-ravaged locals try to rebuild their lives. When she meets Sully, an Australian journalist, Mary's idealised notion of the occupation crumbles. Confronted by moral ambiguity on such a grand scale, she becomes reckless. Returning home may seem the answer, but even there, echoes of the occupation linger. 

Terror At the Gates is the first book in a new series by renowned author Scarlett St. Clair. It tells the story of Lilith Leviathan, who rises from her troubled past to claim forbidden power and a destiny drenched in blood and desire. Estranged from her powerful family, Lilith finds solace in Nineveh, a sin-filled district within the city of Eden. There, she uses her magic to steal for a living, drawing the attention of the five ruling families and the church, which expects women to be pious and silent. When Lilith obtains a mysterious blade, she believes her troubles are over... until her usual buyer dies while inspecting it. Desperate, Lilith seeks help from Zahariev, head of the Zareth family and ruler of Nineveh. Zahariev, known for his manipulation and fondness for Lilith, offers his assistance. But when the dagger resurfaces, he questions if he can protect her from looming dangers. Together, Lilith and Zahariev set out to uncover the true power governing their world. As their lives intertwine, Lilith discovers that Zahariev is more than just a friend, posing a threat to the truth, the church, and those seeking to destroy it all. Perfect for fans of slow-burn, tension-filled relationships, Frenemies to Lovers, and Neo-noir mafia fantasy vibes, Terror At the Gates offers a sumptuous and steamy dark fantasy reimagining of Eden, where Lilith navigates a patriarchal, religious society to forge her own path. This series debut promises an enthralling journey.

They Never LearnThe queer feminist serial killer novel of the summer.They Never Learn is about good women who kill very bad men and get away with it - for fans of Bella Mackie and dark academia 'Deliciously dark, razor-sharp, and unapologetically wrong in all the right ways' C.J. Skuse, author of SWEETPEA He wasn't afraid of me. That was his first mistake.Read the cult word-of-mouth hit readers are obsessed with- 'Such an incredible read!''Holy hell this book was fun!''Included all the things I like in fiction...vigilantism/revenge, cold, calculating women, themes of obsession, queer desire''Amazing twists!''You guys NEED TO READ THIS!' Scarlett Clark is an exceptional English professor and an even better serial killer. She's made it her mission in life to track down predatory men on campus and kill them and she's preparing for her biggest murder yet. Carly Schiller is just trying to survive her freshman year at college - keeping her head down and focussing on work. But when her roommate Allison is assaulted at a party Carly becomes obsessed with making the attacker pay. When police start investigating the spate of local deaths, Scarlett starts to realise it's only a matter of time before her secret life is exposed and everything she's built comes crashing down with it... 'Deliciously satisfying... The feminist revenge thriller we need and deserve' Megan Collins 'A gorgeously-written ragestorm of a thriller...will shock readers as much as it satisfies them' Wendy Heard 'Grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go' Samantha Downing

Not Part Of The Plan #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lucy Score brings to life the "nosiest small town in upstate New York," Blue Moon Bend, in a sexy, adorable romantic comedy between a steadfast LA girl turned small-town sweetheart and the bad boy photographer with the motorcycle and sexy-as-sin grin who's nothing but trouble...until he isn't. From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Things We Never Got Over "He's the kind of man who would talk you into dropping your panties in a coat closet at a party, dole out orgasms like after-dinner mints, and then never call you again." Photographer Nikolai Vulkov is a love 'em and leave 'em bad boy with a leather jacket, motorcycle, and sexy-as-sin grin. He is not Emma Merrill's type. The feisty brewery manager isn't impressed by Niko's charm or his "no strings attached" offer. She's the kind of girl a man settles down with. And the small town of Blue Moon is where she and her sisters have decided to put down roots. In Niko's experience, relationships only lead to heartache. Besides, he's only in town until he finds a way to get his creative mojo back. He and Emma are completely wrong for each other. Even the matchmaking Beautification Committee agrees. They should definitely stay in the friend zone. Okay. So maybe they gave in to their attraction that one time. Fine. Five times. Who's counting? But once Emma's ex-boyfriend shows up in town, she'll come to her senses, and Niko will go back to New York. Right?

Watch Your BackFrom USA Today bestselling author and TikTok sensation Tate James comes the second in an all-new trilogy. The second book in the Devil's Backbone series, a spicy and dark "why choose" romance series from TikTok sensation Tate James. Dear Reader, Just when you think it can't get any worse, the universe seems to take that as a personal challenge. The Devil's Backbone Society has their fingers everywhere. It's more than a secret society-it's a leash and a prison sentence. The elders insist it's about making connections that will help you for the rest of your life, but what they don't tell you is how long-or, in this case, short-your life might be. The society has already cost me-cost us. Blood. Sweat. Tears. Lives. Now, it may take more than what I have to give. A part of me wants to be here, wants to see this through to the end. But the rest of me? The rest of me worries that even if I watch my back, it won't be enough. How do I protect them? How do I protect these handsome, crazy, over-the-top men that I'm falling for? How do I save them from the society and themselves? And more importantly, how do I save myself?

She Didn't See It Coming The brand new unputdownable thriller from the 'queen of the one-sit read'. A woman's disappearance exposes the secrets, lies and not-so-perfect lives of a close-knit community in a luxury condo. The new gripping and addictive thriller from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of EVERYONE HERE IS LYING. Bryden and Sam have it all- thriving careers, a smart apartment in a luxury condo, supportive friends and a cherished daughter. The perfect life for the perfect couple. Then Sam receives a call at his office. Bryden - working from home that day - has failed to collect their daughter from daycare. Arriving home with their little girl, he finds his wife's car in the underground garage. Upstairs in their apartment her laptop is open on the table, her cell phone nearby, her keys in their usual place in the hall. Except Bryden is nowhere to be seen. It's as if she just walked out. How can she have disappeared from her own home? And did she even leave the building at all? With every minute that passes - and as questions swirl around their community - Bryden and Sam's past seems a little less perfect, their luxury condo less safe, their friends, neighbours and relatives no longer quite so reliable . . . 'A modern master of the psychological thriller.' STEVE CAVANAGH 'The queen of page-turners' ANDREA MARA 'Shari Lapena keeps you guessing until the very last page.' PAULA HAWKINS 'Shari Lapena is the undisputed queen of dysfunctional families.' CLARE MACKINTOSH *** AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW***

Happiness And Love An unnamed narrator who has fled a set of friends she despised, who bring out the very worst in her and each other, finds herself once more sat at their dinner table for a single, hideous evening. The funny, propulsive new novel about hating your friends, hating what they bring out in you, hating how you pander to them, the perfect satirical summer read for fans of Emma Cline, Curtis Sittenfeld, and Ottessa Moshfegh. 'Exceptionally funny and entertaining' Katy Hessel, bestselling author of The Story of Art Without Men 'A gorgeous book on being a hater, and I inhaled this in one sitting' Stylist Years after escaping her unbearable artworld friends in New York for a new life in London, an unnamed writer finds herself once more at their dinner table for a single, hideous evening. It's the day after the funeral of their mutual friend, a failed actress and - Eugene and Nicole, an artist-curator couple - are hosting a dinner party. If the narrator once loved and admired the couple and their important friends, she now despises them all. Most of all, however, she despises herself for being lured back to this cavernous apartment, to this hollow, bourgeois social set, for a dinner party that isn't even being thrown in their deceased friend's honour, but in the honour of an up-and-coming actress who is by now several hours late. As the guests sip at their drinks and await the actress's arrival, the narrator, from her vantage point in the corner seat of a white sofa entertains herself - and us - with a silent, tender, merciless takedown. A satire about friendship, capitalism, culture, and art, Happiness and Love is the razor-sharp new novel from an exciting literary voice. 'Bracing and funny and fiercely clever' Orlando Whitfield, Nero-award listed author of All that Glitters 'An ecstatic performance of heightened perception' Chris Kraus, bestselling author of I Love Dick 'Zeitgeist and timeless, cynical but not soulless. Fabulous!' Melissa Broder, author of Milk Fed and The Pisces

A story of the lives of the three people who make a family, the one moment in history that shatters what held them together, and the reverberations of that event that last a lifetime 'Ferociously smart and full of surprises' Eleanor Catton, author of Birnam Wood  'A rich generational saga that teems with intelligence' Financial Times From post-war Japan to suburban America and the North Korean regime, this is the astonishing story of one family swept up in the tides of the twentieth century.   One evening, ten-year-old Louisa and her father take a walk out on the breakwater. They are spending the summer in a coastal Japanese town while her father Serk, a Korean emigre, completes an academic secondment from his American university. When Louisa wakes hours later, she has washed up on the beach and her father is missing, probably drowned.  The disappearance of Louisa's father shatters their small family unit. As Louisa and her American mother Anne return to the US, this traumatic event reverberates across time and space, and the mystery of what really happened to Serk slowly unravels. 'Big, bold and surprising' Guardian  'A writer at the height of her spectacular powers' Jennifer Egan, author of The Candy House  'Susan Choi is a master of rendering relationships with utter particularity' Raven Leilani, author of Luster  'I couldn't put it down, and once I finished, I couldn't stop thinking about it' Barbara Demick, author of Nothing to Envy

The Stars Are A Million Glittering Worlds A hypnotic novel about love, guilt, and forgiveness. If you loved Everything is Beautiful and Everything Hurts by Josie Shapiro, you will adore The Stars Are a Million Glittering Worlds.

The Lying Guest When Dr. Anika's patient dies on the operating table and the media pick up on Anika's parasomnia, she has no choice but to escape to Sri Lanka. But returning to her past means facing it too, and Anika needs to be careful of who she can trust...  You don't know her, but she's watching you... Hardworking and overworked, Anika is a talented surgeon at a London hospital. It's been some time since she's had a decent night's sleep, let alone a holiday. Not ideal for someone with parasomnia - a rare, often stress-induced, condition that causes sleepwalking blackouts.  When a patient dies on her operating table, important people start asking questions and the media turns against her with zeal. She quickly becomes a pariah at work. Shafted to endless night shifts and then on suspended leave.  It seems her only respite is to escape on a conveniently all-expenses-paid housesitting gig in Sri Lanka and keep a low profile until the drama passes, and the verdict on her case - and career as a surgeon - is decided.  Despite everything, she's excited to visit the place she used to summer as a child. But what should be a restorative beach break is really a trip back into a murky, haunted past, which has been waiting for her all along.  Will she finally wake up to face her troubles? Or is she cursed to sleepwalk through life?