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From the bestselling author of MONEYLAND and BUTLER TO THE WORLD, a revelatory new anatomy of global money laundering, the crime that makes crime payWithout money laundering, few crimes of acquisition would be worth the trouble. South America's drug cartels would be stuffed without it, as would Nigerian kleptocrats, Afghan terrorists, American tax evaders and a whole bestiary of human (and animal) traffickers the world over. And yet, estimates of the dirty portion of world GDP have held steady at 2%-5% for decades. All efforts at legislation, diplomacy, prosecution and compliance have been a complete flop. It's not a lack of will to stamp it out. It's a lack of insight. So join bestselling investigative journalist Oliver Bullough on a perspective-altering adventure through the flipside of the global economy. In the criminal world, cash is still king (in fact, crime might now be the main thing cash is good for, and even why it still exists). Barter is pretty good too: vast, continent-wide exchanges of everything from luxury handbags to baby eels support a triangular drug trade linking Europe to the Far East. Cryptocurrencies flow through paper ledgers that would make a Florentine merchant feel at home. And the system works. Whether you're a fraudster, a cartel boss, a corrupt politician, a kleptocrat or a terrorist mastermind, your options to move and hide your money are more secure and more impenetrable than they have ever been. There has never been a better time to be a criminal. It's time that changed.

Strong women bringing toxic Alphas to their knees – the steamy and intoxicating romance from USA Today bestselling author, Kally Ash. Bane Rivera. My name is feared in the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles. There is only one rule that I live by, only one rule that matters: never let a woman get in the way of business. Then Wren Montana barged into my life demanding a pass for her brother's mistake. From the moment I saw her, I knew I had to have her. To claim her body, and her soul. But she didn't make it easy. No, my Wren, my Little Bird, was strong. Every time she told me no, every time she walked away, it only fanned the flames of my need, consuming me... Making me forget my one and only rule.

Would it kill you to smile, darling? Perhaps… A men-only charity dinner. A clutch of young waitresses. The jokes are uncomfortable. The hands linger. The collars loosen. Behind closed doors, the wine flows. The night is dark. The faces blur. The memories warp. Behind closed doors, the money flows. But revenge is sweet and justice is a burning flame. Behind closed doors, the blood flows… A fierce and addictive read about lust and power, the love we want versus the love we take, and the tinderbox secrets that hide so well in the heart of families, this is the searing new novel from the author of Spilt Milk.

A mother and son, estranged for many years, reckon at last with the secret that has kept them apart in this highly anticipated novel by one of the most talented American writers of his generationPeter, an asylum lawyer in New York City, is overworked and isolated, spending his days immersed in the struggles of immigrants only to return to an empty apartment and occasional detached hook-ups. But when the asylum case of a young gay man pierces Peter’s numbness, the catastrophic event that he has avoided facing for twenty years returns to haunt him. Ann, his mother, who runs a women’s retreat she founded after leaving his father, is hurt by her estrangement from Peter but cherishes the world she has built. She long ago put behind her the decision that divided her from her son. But as Peter’s case plunges him further into the fraught memory of his first love and the night of violence that changed his life, he and his mother must confront the secret that tore them apart. 'Subtle, symphonic and satisfying' Financial Times'An epic family saga that packs an extraordinary emotional punch . . . this book is his best yet' Observer

From London to Los Angeles, Berlin and Tokyo, Nothing Good Happens After 2 a.m. is a story of friendship, ambition, passion - and something more. London, 2005 Behind the unmarked door of Love and Death, a tiny speakeasy in East London, Robbie Saunders and El Tippett are cocktail-making stars on the rise. Locked in a volatile dance of rivalry and chemistry, they can't decide how they feel about each other. And, as the as the city transforms itself, and the bar's legend grows, it all begins to unravel. Yet something indefinable keeps drawing Robbie and El back together. Over the years that follow, one unexpected, ill-advised, and utterly glorious late night after another, can they put aside professional betrayals to build something brand new?

Set against the desolate beauty of the Yorkshire moors, the all-consuming love between Catherine Earnshaw and the foundling Heathcliff has captivated readers for centuries. When forces of class and society tear them apart, Heathcliff embarks on a bitter quest for vengeance that threatens to destroy two generations of the Linton and Earnshaw families. This paperback is part of Simon & Schuster's Female Filmmakers Collection, a series of books thoughtfully curated by female filmmakers. Each title includes an introduction by a woman who has made an indelible impact on cinema. Celebrate over a century of female filmmaking and discover the classics-timeless and modern-that inspired the creators behind your favorite films.

Summer break is just around the corner, and the PAWS team are looking forward to kicking back and taking it easy! When the opportunity to cat-sit two new fur babies arises, Hazel jumps at the chance. Their new client's house is even wheelchair accessible! But when everyone's hectic summer plans mean she would have to take on the job alone, Hazel knows her overprotective mother would never approve. On the other hand, managing this could prove that she's more capable than her mom thinks . . . so maybe what she doesn't know, won't hurt . . . ? It's worth a try! But turns out juggling multiple cats and dogs by yourself isn't super easy. When trouble strikes, can Hazel make everything right by herself - or will she learn that help from friends is worth more than anything?

The Baskerville family curse tells of how a terrifying, supernatural hound roams the moors around Baskerville Hall and preys on members of the family in revenge for a ghastly crime committed by one of their ancestors. When Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead in the grounds, with a large animal footprint near his lifeless body, the locals are convinced that the hound is back. It is up to Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson to uncover the truth and keep the new heir to the hall safe from danger. A beautiful deluxe gift edition of Conan Doyle's iconic Sherlock Holmes mystery with foiled covers, marbled endpapers, sprayed edges, beautiful paper and finished with a silk ribbon.

As his tale begins, Orlando is a passionate young nobleman whose days are spent in rowdy revelry, filled with the colourful delights of Queen Elizabeth's court. By the close, he will have transformed into a modern, thirty-six-year-old woman and three centuries will have passed. Orlando will not only witness the making of history from its edge, but will find that his unique position as a woman who knows what it is to be a man will give him insight into matters of the heart. A beautiful deluxe gift edition of Woolf's delightful, boundary-pushing classic, with foiled covers, marbled endpapers, sprayed edges, beautiful paper and finished with a silk ribbon.

Indulge in a chilling feast—a gastronomic journey into the darkest corners of the mind. With a masterful blend of psychological depth and sensory detail, N Gray presents a menu of four tantalizing tales that will leave you both unsettled and satisfied. Each story is a unique dish crafted to challenge perceptions and immerse the reader in obsession, discovery and death, proving that the truth can be far more disturbing than the unknown. An irresistible invitation to the darker aspects of the human experience, one bite at a time. Just remember, every course comes at a price. ________________________________________________________Praise for What’s for Dinner? Excellent book. From the first page to the last, it was great. One of my new favorite authors. ? I would recommend this book to everyone, a very enjoyable short read. ? I highly recommend reading this book.

'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades. The Alex Cross series proves it' LEE CHILDDiscover the thrilling spin-off to the bestselling Alex Cross series... now the inspiration for the original series CROSS on Prime Video starring Aldis Hodge as Alex Cross. Detectives Alex Cross and John Sampson must divide and conquer when they’re sent to investigate two serious crimes. In Washington DC, John Sampson stands in a crater in the middle of a street and calls in the bomb squad for a suspected terrorist attack. In North Carolina, Alex Cross searches the apartment of a missing psychology grad student – his own son Damon. Has following in his famous father’s footsteps made Damon a targe? rom FBI headquarters to police stations, airplanes to murder scenes, the detectives track crimes committed hundreds of miles apart. It will take more than distance to weaken their unstoppable partnership. -----------------------------------------------PRAISE FOR THE ALEX CROSS SERIES'Alex Cross is a legend' HARLAN COBEN'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... only gets better and better' LISA SCOTTOLINE'[Alex Cross] has become one of the greatest fictional detectives of all time, a character for the ages' DOUGLAS PRESTON AND LINCOLN CHILD

'Utterly captivating. Perfect for fans of The Marlow Murder Club Mysteries' Michael Wood, bestselling crime fiction author 'A humorous, gripping cosy mystery story that every crime fiction lover will really enjoy' Fiona Leitch, bestselling cosy crime author Nothing is deadlier than angry readers… especially when you murder one of their own. When the manager of The Quaint Bookshop is found slumped between the shelves, the four members of the shop's reading group decide to put into action all the skills they’ve picked up from their favourite fictional detectives. If anyone knows how to solve a killer of a crime, it’s a team of murder-mystery superfans. The police might be investigating but the reading group are on the case… Readers LOVE Murder by the Book: 'This talented author has written a page turner. Curl up with a warm cozy blanket and become lost in this story' ? 'The devoted superfans of murder mysteries find themselves sleuthing for real … Excellent' ? 'Captivating and fun murder mystery book with some fantastic characters and a gorgeous final twist to boot' ? 'I hope this is the first of many murders for the group to solve' ? 'A must-have for cozy crime fans' ? 'The perfect cosy murder mystery to curl up in front of the fire with' ? 'A really exciting story with very likeable characters' ?

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

LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2026A GUARDIAN ‘BOOK TO LOOK OUT FOR IN 2026’SHORTLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR FICTIONOPRAH'S BOOK CLUB PICKTIME MUST-READ BOOKWINNER OF THE ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE IN FICTIONFINALIST FOR THE KIRKUS PRIZE‘Majumdar evades the narrative clunkiness that inevitably attends attempts to explain India to the west. This frees her up not only to tell a story of universal moral interest, but also to deliver a perceptive account of specifically Indian anxieties.… A Guardian and a Thief dramatises, to superb effect, the Indian elite’s great fear: a world in which they are forced to share’ Guardian‘Nothing goes to plan in this ­propulsive black farce which ­combines ­vertiginous plot twists and a persuasive doomy atmosphere with a terrific spin on the moral hypocrisy of the Indian middle classes.’ Daily Mail‘Gripping… [It] is an impressive novel. Pages suffused with ambient menace also accommodate tenderness’ Spectator‘An indictment of this moment and a timeless parable about the lengths we go to for love and self-preservation, written in exuberant prose - this is a novel that will burrow its way into your soul and remain there forever’ Tahmima AnamNAMED A NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR IN THE NEW YORK TIMES, NEW YORKER, WASHINGTON POST, NPR, ATLANTIC, TIME, CHICAGO TRIBUNE, NEW YORK MAGAZINE, ELLE, KIRKUS, BOOKPAGEMegha Majumdar’s electrifying new novel, following her acclaimed New York Times Bestseller A Burning—longlisted for the National Book Award—is set in a near-future Kolkata, India, ravaged by climate change and food scarcity, in which two families seeking to protect their children must battle each other—a piercing and propulsive tour de force.  In a near-future Kolkata beset by flooding and famine, Ma, her two-year-old daughter Mishti, and her elderly father Dadu are just days from leaving the collapsing city behind to join Ma’s husband in Ann Arbor, Michigan. After procuring long-awaited visas from the consulate, they pack their bags for the flight to America. But in the morning they awaken to discover that Ma’s purse, with all the treasured immigration documents within it, has been stolen. Set over the course of one week, A Guardian and a Thief tells two stories: the story of Ma’s frantic search for the thief while keeping hunger at bay during a worsening food shortage; and the story of Boomba, the thief, whose desperation to care for his family drives him to commit a series of escalating crimes whose consequences he cannot fathom. With stunning control and command, Megha Majumdar paints a kaleidoscopic portrait of two families, each operating from a place of ferocious love and undefeated hope, each discovering how far they will go to secure their children’s future as they stave off encroaching catastrophe. A masterful new work from one of the most exciting voices of her generation. ‘A true literary achievement… Majumdar creates a tense and deeply compassionate portrait of desperation, fear and the combined selflessness and selfishness of parenthood… Detail is the strongest thing in A Guardian and a Thief. It conveys the nuances of not only love but also wisdom… a true joy to read.’ New York Times

‘Miss Marple meets Only Murders in the Building’ Jennie GodfreyFIVE-STAR READER REVIEWS:‘Such a fun read!’ ‘My favourite book this year’‘Fantastically done’77-year-old Mimi is giving up her usual evening crossword and Gibson martini to attend her neighbour Jane Ireland’s extravagant auction party. None of the other guests know that Mimi has been blackmailed into attending, which is why she ropes her granddaughter, Addie, into accompanying her. As Addie spots celebrities in the halls of Jane’s grand old mansion and Mimi wonders how to confess the real reason for their presence, a scream pierces the air. Jane is dead. And when the second body turns up, Mimi and Addie soon become the unlikeliest of sleuths as they race to narrow down the suspects. In a house whose labyrinthine rooms are brimming withsecrets, it’s going to take more than a Gibson to survive the night . . . PRAISE FOR THIS IS NOT A GAME . . . ‘Fabulous, over-the-top fun’ The Guardian‘A delightful game of twists’ Chris Chibnall‘Slick and witty’ Daily Mail'Agatha Christie brought bang up to date' Clare Mackintosh'Deliciously twisty' Lucy Clarke'A thriller with a twist!' Cosmopolitan'A quirky variation on Golden Age locked room mysteries with a modern zest of eccentricity and humour' Crime Time'This locked room mystery delivers classic whodunnit drama along with a sprinkle of joy' i Paper‘A grand finale reveal Poirot would be proud of’ Woman & Home'A wonderfully vibrant take on the classic whodunit!' Kristen Perrin'Crackles with wit and cosy crime goodness' Vaseem Khan

FROM THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHORSuspense and mystery are peppered with romance and humour in this fast-paced thriller set amidst the spectacular Cornish landscape, from the bestselling crime writer and author of Holy Island. 'A perfect suspense mystery book to lose yourself in' 5-star reader review'I love this book!' 5-star reader review'A great, cosy read' 5-star reader reviewSecrets never stay buried for long... In the picturesque seaside town of St Ives, Detective Sergeant Sophie Keane is a pillar of the community. Between the occasional collar and lazy weekends spent on the beach, it seems a perfect life. But for Sophie, the golden sands and crystal waters hide a dark secret, one that's lain buried for twenty years. When a body turns up on the opening night of a glittering new art gallery on the seafront, the town is left shaken - especially Sophie, who recognises the killer's style but knows that what she fears just couldn't be possible... With a killer on the loose, everyone's a suspect - especially newcomer Gabriel Rowe, who seems to have settled in far too quickly for her liking. For Sophie, he's guilty until proven innocent... PRAISE FOR LJ ROSS “LJ Ross keeps company with the best mystery writers” — The Times“A literary phenomenon” — Evening Chronicle'Action-packed danger, drama, intrigue, betrayal, spiced with romance. Bravo LJ Ross!' - 5-star reader review'A great holiday read. I've read all three of these books and thoroughly enjoyed them.' - 5-star reader review'Loved the plot, the characters and location. - 5-star reader review'An idyllic setting, you can't help but think of summer, beaches, ice creams and sun while reading the story.' - 5-star reader review'A magnificent rollercoaster adventure of a series' - 5-star reader review

A new detective. Tested like never before.London, 2008. Kelly Porter has been in London for six years. She's 28 years old and has passed her detective exams, working for Bethnal Green CID. Now she's landed her dream job in the Met's Major Investigation Team the murder squad. And she is immediately thrown into the deep end. Work on the Olympic Park is underway, and human remains are found on Kelly's former patch. When a link to children's toys is found, Kelly seeks help from a curator at the Museum of Childhood. A legacy of horror and killer with an unexpected motive are about to be revealed but can Kelly stop the? he breathtaking, fast-paced prequel to the million-copy bestselling DI Kelly Porter series. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Patricia Gibney and LJ Ross.

'Hausmann is a force to be reckoned with' DAVID BALDACCIShe went missing decades ago. He is still looking for her . . . Julie Nowak has been missing since 7th September 2003. It broke her family. Only her father, Theo, doesn't give up on her. On the 20th anniversary of her disappearance, Theo is contacted by podcaster Liv. She's come across a new lead. But if Theo wants to find out the truth he must be quick before his progressing dementia smothers everything in darkness. Who has taken his daughter? Why does Julie's ex-boyfriend Daniel keep his mother's bedroom door locked, years after she passed away? And is there anything more gruesome than the uncertainty of not knowing what happened to your own chil? omy Hausmann returns with an exceptional new thriller that picks up straight where she left her fans with the international phenomenon that was Dear Child. Just when you think you know where the story is going, she turns it all upside down. Readers love Romy Hausmann's thrillers'Bingeworthy' ?'Heart-stopping' ? 'Unputdownable' ?'Addictive' ?

Family is everything, even when it falls apart. There is a heatwave across Europe. Goose and his three sisters gather at the family's house by Lake Orta in Piedmont, Italy. Their father, a famous artist, has recently remarried a much younger woman and decamped to Italy to finish his masterpiece. Now he is dead and there is no sign of a painting. Although the siblings have always been close, as they search for answers over that summer, the things they learn - about themselves, their father and their new stepmother - will drive them apart before they can come to any kind of understanding of what their father's legacy truly is. Extraordinarily compelling, at heart this is a novel about sibling relationships and those hairline cracks that can appear within a family: what what happens when they splinter, and what it would take to mend them.