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A killer walks in the shadow of the gods. When a series of brutal murders shatters the peace of the Greek islands, the press dubs the perpetrator The Olympus Killer. Each victim is posed according to a god from ancient mythology, and each killing is more gruesome than the last. Detectives Ioli Cara and Captain Costa Papacosta must track a murderer who sees himself as untouchable, divine even. But as bodies mount and the nation holds its breath, the investigation turns into a race against time. To stop a killer obsessed with Olympus, they’ll have to descend into his personal underworld. The Olympus Killer is the first book in the Greek Island Mystery series, perfect for fans of dark police procedurals, myth-inspired murders, and relentless serial killer thrillers under the Mediterranean sun. ___________________________________________________________________Praise for the Greek Island Mysteries? Truly captivating, shocking, and impossible to put down. ? I absolutely loved this book. ? A fantastic, thrilling murder mystery. ? The anticipation and suspense encompassed in every page proved this book to be a real page-turner. ?  If you like a good thriller, you will love this book.

A new dawn brings fresh horrors as an enigmatic puppeteer pulls the strings of evil.In this gripping sixth installment of Ted Tayler''s Phoenix series, the Olympus Project faces a sinister new threat. As a rogue surgeon leaves a trail of death and drug dealers prey on the innocent, an enigmatic puppeteer orchestrates a criminal empire from the shadows.Reeling from a recent coup attempt, the Olympus Project must rebuild its foundations while confronting this malevolent force head-on.Can Olympus untangle the web of corruption and put an end to the nightmares that plague the nation, or will they succumb to the darkness that looms on the horizo? ive into the latest Phoenix Series page-turning thriller that pushes the boundaries of suspense and showcases the indomitable human spirit in the face of overwhelming odds_____________________________________________________________________________Praise for The Phoenix Thriller Series:? Justice Efficiently Delivered? Good guys do win.? I''m hooked.? Good Fast Paced Read? Vigilante justice at its finest? Action unlimited.

I’ve recently heard from The Donald who told me that save for what he wrote during his formative creative period, these stories by Jacob Dolphy were some of the greatest ever written.  Simply fabulous.  He said that and I know Dolphy doesn’t even support the guy.  But let’s be real. If you’re into adult fiction that depicts the mystery, joy and misfortunes of ordinary people and are not afraid of something unique or strange, be it surreal or subversive, then this book is for you. If you don’t believe me, believe the authorities when the book is banned in Texas for being transgressive.  You heard it here first.  Thank you for your attention to this matter!

Jake has fallen head over heels for Dandelion. The only problem? Dandelion is dead. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– PICKED AS A BOOK TO LOOK OUT FOR IN 2026 BY ELLE, VOGUE, COSMOPOLITAN, STYLIST, GOOD HOUSEKEEPING, OPRAH DAILY AND WOMEN.COM 'Unputdownable' COSMOPOLITAN 'One to watch' ELLE 'Wildly fun' i PAPER 'A literary entrance worth noting' WOMEN.COM 'I tore through it; as hilarious as it is heartfelt' CLAIRE DAVERLEY 'Fans of Dolly Alderton and Nora Ephron will eat this up' LAURA HANKIN 'Breathtakingly original' CLARE LESLIE HALL ‘Dazzlingly funny and devastating and life-affirming’ ELLA BERMAN 'A funny book about grief, an honest book about lying' JENNY JACKSON 'A blazing firework of a novel' MORGAN DICK 'A book as compulsive as Dandelion Is Dead has no business being this psychologically astute, this emotionally complex, this genuinely hot … One of the fiction debuts of the year' EMMA FORREST –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Seven months after Dandelion’s death, Poppy resurrects her sister’s phone and finds a message from a man on a dating app. Jake. Dandelion delighted in bad behaviour. She pushed Poppy to be daring. So, on what would have been her 40th birthday, Poppy decides to do something her sister would love, and – for one night only – she goes on a date as Dandelion. Only when Poppy meets Jake, they have unexpected chemistry. Thrillingly hot, confusing chemistry. They become tangled in deceit while discovering something shockingly real. What happens when you fall in love with a lie? As a precarious dare spirals somewhere altogether more unexpected, Dandelion is Dead becomes a love story, a ballad of sisterhood and an ode to bad behaviour. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 'Almost made me redownload Hinge for the plot' ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY ‘What starts as a grief-fuelled moment of reckless curiosity turns into a wildly original rom-com … The masterful pacing and vividly realised characters make it hard to believe that this is Storey’s first book’ OPRAH DAILY 'This tale of both romantic and sisterly love seamlessly combines humor and heartbreak' PEOPLE 'If you’re a fan of messy, character-driven conflict in contemporary fiction, Dandelion Is Dead is for you … this book read like an indie movie: A little raw, a little quirky, with lots of heart' READER'S DIGEST 'The novel is as lively and vibrant as its titular character is dead' BOOK REPORTER

'This is Lesley Thomson at her very best; a wonderfully twisty story told with her customary warmth and brilliant eye for social detail. I loved it.' ELLY GRIFFITHS A decades-old murder. A haunting legacy. A plot for revenge. Stella Darnell knows her partner Jack is hiding something. After following him one evening, she discovers he’s been consulting a psychic in a desperate attempt to reach his dead mother. A sceptic by nature, and feeling betrayed by his lies, Stella fears what this means for their relationship. Seeking distraction, she accepts DI Toni Kemp’s invitation to join her for a holiday in a small village in Gloucestershire. But the visit is derailed when a body is discovered at a shrine where a woman died decades earlier. Drawn into the investigation, Stella must confront the legacy of a once-famous psychic whose shadow still hangs over Prestbury – while in the darkness, someone bent on revenge waits patiently for the perfect moment to strike... Laced with character-based and situational humour, but with a compelling and layered murder mystery at its heart, THE SHRINE is part of the one-of-a-kind Detective's Daughter series, perfect for fans of LJ Ross and Kate Rhodes. This series can be enjoyed in any order. Praise for Lesley Thomson'Always a treat reading Lesley Thomson.' IAN RANKIN'The final revelation is jaw-dropping.' SUNDAY TIMES

The deliciously dark new suspense novel from the international bestselling author of Strange Sally DiamondTHE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER‘I couldn't stop reading! Absolutely a triumph!’ Freida McFadden‘What a read! A brilliantly dark and tangled web that every reader will be completely ensnared by’ Graham Norton‘A terrifyingly incisive exploration of how one snowball can turn into an unstoppable dark avalanche, how one unthinking crime can send out ripples of destruction across families, continents, and decades - and the sting in the tail is fantastic.' Tana French---If my sister hadn’t been beautiful, none of it would have happened. Ruby Cooper and her sister, Erin, live an idyllic life in their close-knit church community in Boston. But when Ruby is sixteen, she is involved in an incident that causes her family’s world to implode. Across decades, the fallout leaves a wake of destruction behind Ruby in Dublin and Erin in Boston. Not that Ruby wants to think about the past. But it can’t stay a secret forever. ---‘An utterly gripping story about how one incident reverberates across time, damaging and destroying lives. I read it as if in a fever’ Shari Lapena‘Liz Nugent at the top of her game … a proper work of art – nuanced, messy and complicated, just like real-life.’ Irish Independent‘Absolutely gripping. Another utterly compelling, dark and unsettling piece of work that’s going to give me a book hangover for weeks.’ John Marrs‘Utterly compelling and brilliantly imagined … all the way to the last dark twist.’ Anthony Horowitz‘Once again, the incomparable Liz Nugent invites us into the darkest parts of the human psyche. I'm certain her legions of fans will agree: Ruby is her most unforgettable creation yet’ Catherine Ryan Howard‘Only Liz Nugent can create characters like these … this is a maestro at work. Another sensational read - clear your diary and prepare to be hooked!’ Sam Blake'Dark, fearless and compelling - unforgettable work from an outstanding and brilliant crime writer.' Jane Casey‘An absolute belter of a book. Liz Nugent at her dark and twisty best.’ Louise Kennedy‘Twisted and brilliantly observed’ Irish Examiner Culture Magazine'Addictive and awe-inspiring, from the first page to the last.’ Diane Jeffrey‘Essential reading’ Crime Time'Unputdownable, acid-sharp, and emotionally brutal — Liz Nugent at her most compulsive.' Dearbhla McTiernan‘An intense and gripping novel about a lie that destroys lives and unravels a family over decades. Liz Nugent gets deep into the heads of her characters and lays bare their most human impulses, no matter how dark. A must-read author at the top of her game’ Gilly Macmillan'Only Liz Nugent could have written this book ... an unflinching, darkly funny, sometimes disconcerting and always gripping story' Sinéad Crowley‘A novel that you will want to avoid life in order to read’ Belfast Telegraph‘Liz Nugent is fearless in the places she will go to uncover our basest, darkest impulses. Utterly compelling.’ Tammy Cohen‘Unputdownable’ Kathryn Thomas, Q102'I bloody loved it. Sublime ... dark and hooky.' Louise Swanson‘Another triumphant addition to her impressive catalogue’ Irish Examiner‘Layered, gripping, darker than dark (a LN trademark), and psychologically complex. Beautifully real, flawed, human characters. SUPERB.’ Will Dean'Nugent is one of my favourite all-time writers, and her latest is not just a crime novel, it's a study in humanity. Deserves to be massive’ Gillian McAllister‘Lands blow after emotional blow … a novel that insists upon being read in breathless gulps’ Heat‘Terrific’ Brendan O’Connor, RTÉ Radio 1‘Quietly dazzling … beautifully written and structured, and full of emotional intelligence … deserves to be talked about’ The Mature Times‘Ruby Cooper is captivating and infuriating and tragic . . . brilliant storytelling’ Michael Robotham ‘I absolutely devoured this one. It’s an incredibly brave but really nuanced and layered book. It’s an absolute triumph – carried of

'Beautifully written and heartbreaking, The Blindspot perfectly brings to life family complexities...It stays with you long after you’ve left the page' Heather Critchlow, author of Unsolved'Magnetic prose and unforgettable characters... a master of small town suspense' Anna Bailey, author of Tall Bones'Not one to miss!' Cailean Steed, author of HomeAbi Campbell’s brother Jack has everything to look forward to: just 18 and finishing his A-levels, he’s a star student with a prestigious university scholarship awaiting him. The youngest of five, Jack has largely been raised by Abi after their mother died, and she adores him. The Campbells’ world is turned on its head when, one summer morning, the police arrive to arrest Jack. His childhood friend Katie has accused him of a terrible crime. The worst one. Rumours about what happened swirl through their small seaside town, turning friends against friends and brothers against brothers. Only Abi stands by Jack while it seems the rest of the world point fingers. She knows he is innocent. He has to be. He’s her golden boy. And blood is thicker than water. But can you love someone too much?

Hardened hit man Juzo Ogami’s in for the mission of his esteemed career...life as an average middle school student!Juzo Ogami has never led a normal life. He was picked up by a criminal organization as a child and grew up to become a legendary hit man. But everything changes when he’s bitten by a mysterious insect and becomes a teenager again! Can this battle-hardened assassin handle the rigors of middle school life?!As the home ec club trains for a surfing challenge, Noren begins to question if she’s falling in love with Juzo. With Noren distracted by her newfound feelings, will she and Juzo be able to surf their way to victory on the day of the challenge?

The sequel to the stormy omegaverse romance between a smokin’-hot alpha and an under-the-radar omega!A virgin omega living in secret is outed when his first heat hits at work, sparking a passionate romance with his secret crush. Their steamy and needy romance seems like a match made in omegaverse heaven, but becoming a real couple will be a lot harder than sating their primal urges.Hana—an omega frequently mistaken for an alpha—didn’t have his first heat until the ripe old age of 26. And unfortunately for him, it was in front of his secret crush Renjaku at the cafe Hana works at! But the two now live together as mates who are currently deep in their honeymoon phase and headed toward happily ever after...or are they? Enter Renjaku’s parents!

Are high-school girls Nanoha and Chidori ready to face the storms in their new romantic relationship together?Nanoha and Chidori are best friends who attend the same all-girls high school—and also share a heart-pounding secret: they’re lovers. Through sunny days and tumultuous storms, they’re always ready for new adventures together.Chidori has her mind set on going to college in Tokyo, while Nanoha’s mind is running on empty. Hoping for some inspiration, Nanoha suggests visiting Tokyo for a campus tour. Their cherished high school days together are numbered, but can they make sure their futures align?

All Naya and Jake want is their own home. That's not too much to ask, right? 'Shot with dark humour … an unexpected but highly relatable story that captures the housing crisis in all its messiness' Stylist ‘A wildly original, darkly funny love story about desperation, house prices, and making terrible decisions together. Most Wanted is criminally good’ Steve Jones 'Most Wanted somehow makes the headache of first-time home ownership a gripping, pacy and funny story, loaded with twists and turns that keep you guessing right up to that gut punch ending. I loved it' Dawn O'Porter ***** All Naya and Jake want is their own home. An island in the kitchen. A wine cooler, maybe… Nothing fancy really. With artisanal coffee shops and microbreweries popping up on every corner, prices are skyrocketing. And as Jake and Naya tour property after property, one thing becomes clear: unless they want to share their home with black mould, they need to find a way to make the market crash. And fast. There’s only one thing for it: they're going to have to take matters into their own hands. But how far are they willing to go? ***** ‘Fresh, original and absolutely brimming with energy. One of the very best crime capers I’ve read in a LONG time’ Jonathan Whitelaw 'The protagonists' desperation for affordable housing is completely relatable for anyone who has tried to buy a house this century. This book was quick, funny, and captured the very real financial struggles of the moment' Tasha Coryell ‘A brilliantly funny and twisty thriller. As dark as it is hilarious, with relatable characters that you really care about, this book really delves into the dark world of gentrification and property while still being a wonderfully entertaining ride of a book’ Kate Weston ‘I tore through this hilarious, twisty and poignant story of two people desperate for a home of their own. It's a must read for anyone who's ever bought a property… or dreamt about doing so. A fabulous takedown of our national obsession with home ownership’ Lauren Schott 'A deliciously fresh take on the housing market, terrific fun' Ian Moore ‘Sharp, witty and deliciously dark’ Delia Online ‘This tale of the struggles of home-buying will resonate with many, even while she creates absurd yet believable situations for her protagonists’ Red 'With sharp humour, this twisty story explores home, grief, childhood influences and romantic connections, offering dual perspectives and fresh reflections on modern housing and relationships’ Woman’s Own

From the Sunday Times bestselling author, for anyone who's ever been ghosted – and wondered why… 'Unputdownable' Mel Giedroyc 'Beth is a really clever, funny writer' Nina Stibbe 'The queen of feel-good fiction' Clare Pooley 'Isabella's NOT dead.' Every time someone asks Gwen about her best friend – you know, the one who ghosted them all fifteen years ago – this is what Gwen tells them. But where is Isabella? Why did she leave, just when Gwen needed her the most? Setting out to solve the mystery, in an adventure that takes Gwen across the country then across Europe; that tests her friendships and strains her marriage, Gwen searches for Isabella. But Isabella's not the only one who's lost. Is Gwen also searching for… herself? 'Beth’s tightly-told tale sneaks up on you then completely grips you. Unputdownable' Mel Giedroyc, The Best Things 'Amusing, smart and compassionate, this is a fabulously relatable feel-good read about the mystery of a ghosted friendship’ Liz Robinson, LoveReading ‘A funny, fresh look at female friendship’ Fabulous magazine (The Sun)

"[Unger's] great at keeping you interested and not seeing all the twists that are coming with a fabulous cat-mouse game." --Sarah Michelle Gellar, Emmy-award winning actressAn extreme game of hide-and-seek turns deadly in this riveting new thriller from New York Times bestselling author Lisa Unger, the "queen of thrillers you can also discuss with your book club" (BookPage). Charismatic daredevil and extreme adventurer Maverick Dillan invites you to the ultimate game of hide-and-seek. But as the players gather on Falcao Island, the event quickly spirals into a chilling test of survival. A storm rages as a deadly threat stalks the contestants, turning the challenge into something far more sinister than the social media stunt it was intended to be. Enter Adele, a single mother with a fierce determination to protect her children at all costs. When she begins the game, she unwittingly enters a twisted web of deception and intrigue. Can she maneuver through the treacherous storm and the relentless competition and get home to her family? In a ruthless battle for survival where the stakes are higher than ever, the blurry line between the virtual and the real proves that the only person we can trust is ourselves. Looking for more spine-tingling thrillers? Check out these other titles by New York Times bestselling author Lisa Unger:Under My SkinThe Stranger InsideConfessions on the 7:45Last Girl GhostedSecluded Cabin Sleeps SixThe New Couple in 5BServed Him Right

The 50/50 killer preys on couples.He manipulates their love for each other and makes them play a game.He stalks them, tortures them and then forces them to choose.What is going to break first? Their will or their love for each other?Only two things are certain:One of them will die.And the other will have killed them.

*A royally twisted murder mystery written in collaboration with Historic Royal Palaces*An excitable and clumsy Reverend Weaver is leading a church service at the Tower of London. It's meant to be a special honour, but when one of the ladies in the congregation drops dead from poison, the Reverend finds himself under arrest as the number one suspect. After all, the murdered lady in question was trying to have him fired . . . When Palace Housekeeper, Mrs Bramble, hears about the Reverend's conundrum, she journeys from the safety of Hampton Court Palace to investigate. How could she not, when the Reverend is a dear friend, and she has a knack for solving the murders of distinguished ladie? rriving at the Tower, Mrs Bramble finds evidence of bitter feuds between families and secret trysts that lengthen the list of suspects. Will she be able to find the killer before they strike again and free her friend? Or will the holy man have to pay for this unholy crim? n this witty, mind-boggling murder mystery, join Mrs Bramble as she races against the clock to get to the bottom of a royally twisted murder!***Readers love N.R. Daws:'Love, Love, Love! I absolutely devoured this book... The ultimate locked room mystery' READER REVIEW ?'A refreshingly fun, different and exciting read!... I could do nothing else but laugh at the final line! I really hope this gets a sequel of sorts so we can see what happens next; I was highly entertained reading this.' ?'Great historical mystery. I didn't figure it out . . . doesn't get dull. Great writing. I will definitely look for more by this new to me author. Would recommend.' ?'This was a really well done mystery novel . . .Had that element that I was looking for... Can't wait to read more from N. R. Daws.' ?'I am on a cozy kick, and this is as good as a cozy afficionado can hope for. I didn't guess the ending but the clues were pertinent and the mystery was well fleshed out. Will definitely read more by this author!' ?

The Traveller families who live in Saint Rita’s are on borrowed time. In just a week they will be evicted by the local council, threatening not only their homes but also their history and the stories that have shaped them. Charlene, a proud young beoir suffers a humiliating betrayal. Her mother, Kate, is left to navigate unbearable loss while holding the family together. Her cousin, Sheena, strives to find her place in a new environment that is quick to dismiss her. Her uncle Tommy fights despair as his teenage son spirals out of control. As eviction day draws closer, the families struggle to preserve their dignity finding strength in one another as they navigate an unknown future. Unflinching, Contentious Spaces is a haunting story about identity and loyalty, shame and resilience, grief and love, and the defiant power of voices that refuse to be silenced.

? ?For fans of Ruby Dixon comes a steamy monster romance from S. E. Wendel, following a museum worker who gets the shock of a lifetime when one of the (very attractive) gargoyle statues in an exhibit comes to life and claims her as his mate... A gargoyle warrior unprepared for the modern world…Fifteen hundred years ago, Frey and all his kind were cursed by the vicious fae queen, their magick stolen and their bodies rendered stone. It has been a hellish existence, frozen in time as the world changes around them. A proud warrior, Frey rages against his stone prison, but with every year that passes, hope slips away that the curse can ever be broken. That is, until he and some of his kin are placed in an odd little museum. And she walks through the door. A modern woman not ready for a medieval male…Anna Kincaid has struggled most of her life, but she’s finally landed a job that will help her get ahead. It feels too good to be true—full healthcare and helping manage a museum full of exquisite artifacts? Her heart and history degree are thrilled, but something about the museum is….strange. The owners are a mysterious couple who call the collection the clan. And the collection is…well, monstrous. Huge, savage-looking statues from the late-Celtic period. Magick stolen can be reclaimed, and curses cast can be broken…When the museum is stormed by masked commandos one night, it isn’t even the weirdest thing to happen. No, that has to be when one of the statues comes alive to save her. Or when he flies off with her. Or when he tucks her into his big body and growls mate. Monster romance fans looking for their next read will love this sensitive and sexy love story that is packed with all of their favorite tropes:fated mateshe falls firstclose proximitymoody winged herofish out of watermedieval meets modernhurt/comfort

‘He was lying sprawled on his stomach just outside the open doorway of his office, with his head and shoulders out of sight . . .’ Frank Morningside, assistant at The National Press Archives on Fleet Street, is receiving nasty poison pen letters. His superior Toby Lorn wants to put a stop to it, so he calls on his friends Sally and Johnny Heldar. Married amateur sleuths, Sally and Johnny agree to go undercover, posing as researchers to scout out the many suspects in the Archives. After all, Fleet Street is home to plenty of seedy types and murky happenings. But, soon after they begin, they find a body – bludgeoned to death by a box of glass negatives. Suddenly, the genteel world of the Archives is a tangled web of suspicion and deadly danger. When another murder swiftly follows, the Heldars worry they are in over their heads. And it is only a matter of time before one of them is next . . .

You never know where love might bloom… fall in love with this cosy rivals-to-lovers small town romance! The perfect read if you love Gilmore Girls or The Pumpkin Spice Café series! April Jones needs a fresh start. Leaving behind a broken engagement and a dead-end job in New York, she returns to her hometown, Magnolia Springs, with a plan: she’ll renovate her dad's dive bar and turn it into a florist, just like she had always dreamed of. As spring flowers start to bloom, April throws herself into the project and finally begins to mend her broken heart. But then her high school rival Luke Pointer shows up. He's just as infuriating as April remembers, with his arrogant charm, perfectly styled hair and striking blue eyes. And it looks like their old rivalry isn't over yet: now a successful real estate developer, Luke has plans to tear down half of Main Street, including April's beloved flower store. April can’t believe that the fate of her business now rests in Luke’s annoyingly attractive hands, but she isn’t ready to give up on her fresh start just yet. If only April could find a way to make Luke set aside is hard hat and follow his heart instead of his blueprints... TROPES • Rivals-to-lovers • Opposites attract • Forced proximity • Small town romance