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A Silent Tsunami is a unique combination of memoir and medicine – Rowan forensically examines the development of her mother’s illness and explores dementia in a frank but illuminating, lyrical and moving way. Anthea Rowan writes about her mother’s struggles of living with Dementia, while interpreting the science that surrounds this devestating illness. Grounded in personal observation, she casts an unflinching eye on the realities of living with a mother who has forgotten her daughter and a determination that her children will not face the same. There is hope here, too. As a portrayal of the relationships we share with our mothers, an examinaion of their influences on us, as well as asking questions about how illness impacts lives, A Silent Tsunami is a powerful story of family, life, love and loss.

EDIE CARTER. FORGIVE ME. The four words carved into the body of an unidentified patient which bring the repressed childhood trauma of young trainee anaesthetist Edie Carter flooding back. But what terrible secret does the sedated man fighting for his life in her intensive care unit hol? nd when she finds out, will she still want to save him?**READER REVIEWS? 'Brilliant! I was hooked from the first chapter and couldn’t put it down.'? 'This is an amazing read, from the very beginning it is intriguing and compulsive.'? 'What a clever story! Couldn't put the book down.'Young doctor Edie Carter is bright, talented and ambitious. She is embarking on her dream career in anaesthetics and is engaged to a man who adores her. The one thing she doesn’t have is a childhood. Suffering from traumatic repression, large parts of her past are blank spaces. When an unidentified patient arrives in her intensive care unit with her name carved on his body, she realises that memories can refuse to stay buried. The man is unknown to Edie, but digging deeper, she discovers that the patient is Samuel Cox, a man imprisoned and brutalised over the last two decades for horrifying crimes he had committed. As she investigates further, and begins to reveal Cox’s motives, Edie realises that even those she trusts have been complicit in deceiving her. With the lives of those closest to her at risk, is Edie ready for the truth of what happened all those years ag? nd will she do whatever it takes to keep it hidden?

Rebecca is happily married and content with her job in a London art gallery. But when tragedy strikes and her life comes crashing down around her, she flees to her childhood home in the country, hoping time will help her heal. Born in the same country town, Joe had a falling out with Rebecca and hasn’t seen or spoke to her in a decade. Now he’s the successful owner of a wine bar, and is breaking local hearts. Rebecca finds living with her parents again a challenge. Nor is it easy to discover that Joe lives and works too close for comfort. When she sees him again, bittersweet memories rush back to haunt her, along with unanswered questions. Will she ever be able to forgive, forget and move on?

THE TIMES THRILLER OF THE MONTHLONGLISTED FOR THE CENTER FOR FICTION FIRST NOVEL PRIZE'Rav Grewal-Kök’s literary thriller illustrates the consequences of naivety in public life, and the impossibility of reconciling duty and conscience' The Times'A chilling peek into U.S. Intelligence' New York Times' The Snares* will keep you turning the pages as quickly as any thriller' Studies in Intelligence, the CIA’s academic journalAn eye-opening meditation on morality, violence, and the price of a human soul. While America is still reeling from the events of September 11th, Neel Chima is recruited into a new, ruthless federal intelligence agency – eager to seek revenge for their recent tragedy. Neel soon finds himself intimately involved in the selection of foreigners for drone assassination – men who often look just like his Sikh family members. As both his ambitions and his moral qualms mount, he is drawn farther and farther away from his wife and two young daughters. When he makes a critical mistake at work, he is left vulnerable to shadowy figures in the intelligence world who seek to use him in their own, still more radical counterterrorism missions. Is Neel an insider or an outsider? The hunter or the hunted? An idealist or a mercenary? What truths, and whose lives, is he willing to sacrifice?

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR LISA SCOTTOLINE RETURNS'A compelling thriller with dashes of romance and excellent twists!' New York Times and #1 International Bestselling author, Karin SlaughterWhen Julia’s husband is brutally murdered in a random attack, her life unravels in ways she never could have foreseen. Haunted by his death and spiraling into despair, Julia seeks refuge in a secluded Italian villa she has mysteriously inherited from a stranger. But her sanctuary becomes a prison as she uncovers disturbing connections to her own past – and faces chilling threats that may not be imaginary. Caught between a heritage she doesn’t understand and a darkness she can’t escape, Julia must confront secrets that could cost her what little she has left. The Unraveling of Julia is a gripping, atmospheric tale of grief, memory, and a descent into psychological terror that will keep readers turning pages deep into the night.

THE INSTANT INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERHow do house flies help save millions of euros? How do the layout of casinos keep you gamblin? e are not nearly as rational as we’d like to think – every day we overestimate our ability to resist temptation. Effective advertising experts use this to nudge us, making the most of our natural behaviour to get the results they want. In order to process the millions of decisions we make each day, our brains take shortcuts. We are fooled by drugs that don’t contain active ingredients, traffic light buttons that aren’t connected, and the obsolete ‘save’ feature in MS Word – these are all examples of placebos that can be surprisingly reassuring. There are countless things that affect our behaviour: reward and punishment, beauty and attraction, and the human tendency to follow the crowd. THE HOUSE FLY EFFECT reveals how to recognize some of the things that affect our behaviour everyday and how we can use this knowledge to our advantage.

'I can’t remember the last time I had so much fun reading a book!' Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of *Everything, Everything'It’s giving Succession meets Crazy Rich Asians vibes, and I’m absolutely obsessed with it!' The Bookish Newsletter'Succession meets K-drama' Red MagazineAs the daughter of Korean bodega owners, Jia Song promised herself that she would have every luxury when she grew up. Now she’s made junior partner at her prestigious law firm, and it’s all finally within reach. So when her boss asks her to sit in on the hush-hush family implosion of a client, she accepts without hesitation – only to find out that it is one of the most famous Korean families in the world. The Parks and their mega successful Korean beauty brand are worth a billion dollars. But the father is filing for divorce while his wife is dying, and the children can’t stop fighting. With both the family fortune and their legacy under threat from the worst kind of scandal, it’s up to Jia to set things right – and she only has a month to do it. As Jia chases the truth across the globe, she finds herself falling for this broken family, though it’s clear they’re hiding dark secrets. Can she find the truth in time to protect their fortune and secure her success at the firm? And can she hold on to what’s most important, even if it means admitting that what she's always wanted isn’t what she actually needs?

'From the very first page to the very last Foul Play just gave it a winning goal after goal'? Real reader review'Great book and storyline... so many twists and turns. I couldn't put it down'? Real reader reviewSuperstar footballer Luca Bruni is being blackmailed for a night of sex he swears he didn’t participate in… except the photos contradict that. A media darling on and off the field, Luca has a perfect home life he’ll do anything to protect, and more money than he knows what to do with. He’s determined to defy the extortion racket. When Detective Superintendent Jack Hawksworth learns that the mastermind behind this crime has already swindled a dozen of the world’s most highly prized male sporting stars, he knows he has to keep the situation from escalating and prevent a media frenzy. Intrigued by the creativity of the crime and the shockwaves it is creating through the global sporting fraternity, Jack begins a journey into a case that has tentacles far more wide-reaching than he could have imagined – and far more deadly.

'I was immediately hooked on this story and the pages just flew by. It was over before I realised how deep into the book I was'? Real reader review'Exciting to the last pages'? Real reader reviewDetective Superintendent Jack Hawksworth is seconded by counter-terrorism to investigate a spate of domestic events. First it was needles in strawberries, then tampering with lipstick samplers and baby formula. But when toxic mushrooms hit the supermarket shelves and a death occurs, a wave of panic is set to sweep the country. Breaking news of a possible serial killer only heightens the alarm. There are no leads, no DNA, no witnesses, no CCTV footage. Jack and his team must work on instinct to figure out why someone would want to harm innocent victims, each of them curiously linked to a single blood transfusion. Then a hospital bomb threat erupts, and it’s up to Jack’s team to prevent the inevitable bloodshed. But the clock is ticking, and no one is safe from the possibility of a tragedy on a catastrophic scale.

A dark Southern tale of desperate souls who've wound up on the road of poor choices, a messianic child with untold powers, and those out hunting her for their own reward, all drawn together by Michael Farris Smith's trademark mournful, spirit-gnawing prose. An old woman, riddled with dementia, walks off into the woods in the middle of the night. A light in the wood draws her to a campfire with two strange, dangerous men, who are there plotting a crime of as-yet-indeterminate purpose. The two men have a job to do. They are hunting something precious but have only been told: you’ll know it when you see it. When they arrive at the place, an abandoned church cellar in the burned-out countryside, they find an answer they never could have predicted. Now, the job feels dubious, one that’ll surely bring them to ruin. Yet if they’re to go against orders, no step can be undone, and nothing can be taken back. In spare prose, Lay Your Armour Down reduces the epic to its most elemental. It charts the course of several broken people, all outrunning danger’s dark fingers, and all brought together for one last chance at redemption.

A Love Reading Star Book and Best Book of the Year Pick'Vividly told, with powerfully drawn characters, this tale of obsession and betrayal set in the dark world of Tudor alchemy will cast its spell over historical fiction fans.' HeatIt is 1597 and Kit Skevy and Mariner Elgin have just robbed the wrong grave. They are young criminals in the pocket of a gang Lord named Will Twentyman, the Grave Eorl of Southwark. Mariner is the best cutpurse around, a strange Calvinist girl who dresses like a boy and is partner in crime to Kit Skevy, Southwark's best brawler who carries a secret: he cannot feel pain. When caught out in their unfortunate larceny, Kit is kidnapped by the menacing alchemist Lord Isherwood (a man who will stop at nothing to achieve his hopes for the Red Lion elixir) and his studious son, Lazarus Isherwood, with whom Kit develops a complicated intrigue. When Mariner enlists the help of a competing French alchemist, Lady Elody Blackwater, Mariner and Kit are thrust into the shadowed, political world of Tudor alchemy, testing both their friendship and their lives. It matters not who you are born to... but where you are made!

A Love Reading Star Book and Best Book of the Year Pick'Melding modern mystery with fairy tale truths, this engrossing gothic crime novel is a thrilling, lyrical triumph' Love Reading. From Bonnie Burke-Patel, author of I Died at Fallow Hall, shortlisted for the 2025 Betty Trask Award, CWA Gold Dagger, and the Theakstons Old Peculier McDermid Debut Award. Adam Conlan has made a new life for himself in Morrow-on-Sea. After a wild youth, the goldsmith had settled down, determined to be around for his young son. But now Ophelia Richards appears at his studio door, asking if he will buy her gold. The writer entices and unsettles him; he sees she is adrift in the same cold pain and loneliness as he is. At the same time, faces begin appearing at the studio window, an unwelcome gift arrives in the post, gold goes missing. Then comes death, then comes Detective Inspector William Kent. Woven through with Morrow’s fairy tales, Dead as Gold is a modern gothic crime novel veined with love, violence, family, and desire. Humans still use fairy tales to explore their deepest truths. So who is a wolf, and who is a sparrow?

What do you do if you’re 34 and recovering from being jilted two weeks before your wedding da? hile friends are marrying, having children and moving to the depths of the countryside, Gilly Brown finds herself alone in London with just her little dog Ruskin for company. It’s time to move on, so on a friend’s advice she looks for a lodger, a Monday to Friday one, and finds handsome television producer Jack Baker. Gilly falls for Jack’s charm and is transported into an exciting social whirlwind of parties, dining out and glamour. When Jack is introduced to Gilly’s family and friends, it’s only the attractive and eccentric Guy, the newest recruit in the dog walking group, who isn’t quite so convinced about Jack’s intentions. As Guy watches them grow closer, his suspicions of Jack and his feelings for Gilly deepen. Is Jack so perfect after all… and what exactly does he get up to at the weekends?

'Full of delightful stories...a wonderful insight into the British obsession with al fresco eating' - Travel GourmetFrom the peaks of the Himalayas to the historic grounds of Hampton Court, there’s always a perfect spot for a picnic!Anne Glenconner invites both old friends and new acquaintances to join her in The Picnic Papers. Featuring contributions from Bryan Adams, Graham Norton, Lorraine, Rupert Everett, Tina Brown, Freya Stark and many more, they explore the curious British obsession with dining alfresco, despite our famously unpredictable weather. Picnics, it turns out, spark strong opinions. HRH Princess Margaret insisted on having hers at a proper table, while the indefatigable John Julius Norwich enjoyed 147 picnics over seven weeks in the Sahara. In stark contrast, writer James Lees-Milne simply loathed them. Brimming with extraordinary tales and a few nostalgic recipes (though this is not a recipe book!) Lady Glenconner’s The Picnic Papers is an invitation to a delightful feast of memories and culinary delights.

Reader Reviews? ' I could actually feel the charm of the tea shop, if it was a real place I would want to visit it'? 'Once started, I could hardly put it down'? 'A gorgeous and vivid setting, and a really special romance'When Lucy’s childhood sweetheart leaves her at the altar, her world shatters. But instead of canceling her honeymoon, she boards the plane alone—bound for a sun-soaked island that will change everything. In Naples, recently widowed Elena is fighting to keep her husband’s family mozzarella factory and language school afloat while raising her young son. Desperate to save both businesses, she posts a job advert—and fate delivers Lucy to her doorstep. Together, these two women—each nursing heartbreak and loss—discover that friendship, food, and a dash of courage can heal even the deepest wounds. Filled with pasta, laughter, and second chances, this is a story of resilience, renewal, and the unexpected magic of connection. 'Real heart, sunshine and a smattering of Italian, the story is a holiday in book form' People's Friend'Totally hooked. Loving it. Pictorial, warm and evocative. Really entrancing and beautifully written'. Rula Lenska

‘The twist is perfection. I think it’s just about the cleverest thing I've ever read’ Gillian McAllister'If you think there’s nothing new in crime, this is the book to read. Truly original.' Stuart Turton, bestselling author of The 71 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle‘This joyous adventure is one of Sophie Hannah's very best books’ Alex Michaelides'The dog lover's Liane Moriarty, the British Gillian Flynn' Tony ParsonsYou think it will never happen to you: the ring of the bell, the policeman on the doorstep. What he says traps you in a nightmare that starts with the words, 'I'm afraid…'Sally Lambert is also afraid, and desperate enough to consider the unthinkable. Is it really, definitely, impossible to escape from this horror? Maybe not. There's always something you can do, righ? f course, no one would ever do this particular something – except the Lamberts, who might have to. No one has ever gone this far. Until Sally decides that the Lamberts will…