**WINNER of Good Housekeeping UK's GH GOOD BOOKS Collection** 'Vivid, extremely tense, unnervingly unputdownable. This is a superb, powerful read.' Independent 'Undoubtedly Hawkins' best novel yet' Observer ***** For twelve hours each day, the Scottish island of Eris is cut off from the mainland. No way in. No way out. The island's only house was once home to Vanessa, whose notoriously unfaithful husband disappeared twenty years ago. Now this remote and beautiful place is home to Grace . . . a solitary creature of the tides, guarding the island's past. But far away in London, a stranger has just made a startling discovery - a human bone where no human bone should be. And in that moment Grace's precious isolation is threatened. How will she respond? Can she be trusted? Or is it Grace who should be afraid? Suddenly this is a very dangerous time to be alone . . . 'A darkly atmospheric, engaging mystery - her best book since The Girl On The Train.' Good Housekeeping (Book of the Year) ***** Readers are OBSESSED with The Blue Hour! ' This blew me away . I want to read it again IMMEDIATELY. It's creepy, unsettling and tense. ' 5-STAR Reader Review 'I soaked up every bit of this book , savoured every word. I didn't want it to end but when it did, it did so in chilling style. Brilliant!' 5-STAR Reader Review 'Once again, Hawkins has produced an irresistible, gripping story that I was completely immersed in from page one.' 5-STAR Reader Review ------------ More praise for The Blue Hour: 'Really, really, REALLY good. Highly recommended! ' MARIAN KEYES 'A fine, insidious thriller .' The Mail on Sunday 'Gorgeous and chilling .' SHARI LAPENA ' Extremely hard to put down.' MICK HERRON 'Paula's very best book. . . and a bloody good read. ' LIZ NUGENT The Girl on the Train, global No.1 bestseller, The Bookseller Feb 2024 Paula Hawkins, Sunday Times bestseller, October 2024

THE FIRST BOOK IN THE MULTI-MILLION COPY, INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING ERAST FANDORIN MYSTERIES SERIES 'A sparkling romp of a story' TLS 'In Russia Boris Akunin is roughly the counterpart of John Grisham' TIME 'Think Tolstoy writing James Bond with the logical rigour of Sherlock Holmes' GUARDIAN Moscow 1876. A young law student commits suicide in broad daylight in Moscow's Alexander Gardens. But this is no ordinary death, for the young man was the son of an influential industrialist and has left a considerable fortune. Erast Fandorin, a hotheaded new recruit to the Criminal Investigation Department, is assigned to the case. Brilliant, young, and sophisticated, Fandorin embarks on an investigation that will take him from the palatial mansions of Moscow to the seedy backstreets of London in his hunt for the conspirators behind this mysterious death. What readers are saying about the Erast Fandorin Mysteries: 'I loved it... I just couldn't put it down! ' My book Obsession 'A delightful mystery/adventure! There's a dark twist at the end that has me anxious to continue in this series ' Neil on Goodreads (five stars) 'Ultimately, the overall success of The Winter Queen is due to the vibrancy of its setting, the cleanness of its prose and the magnetism of its protagonist ... Odds seem good that Akunin will be the next detective to capture readers' fancy en masse ' Sarah Weinman, January Magazine 'These books are a fun , riotous read that you don't want to put down until you've completed each and every one of them' Jill on Goodreads (five stars) 'The conclusion is shocking and this reader can't wait to delve into the next in the series ' A Writer's Jumble ' Nail-biter all the way through! ' Corin on Goodreads (five stars) A page-turning delight perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Hercule Poirot and the Russian literary greats.

**RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK** **INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER** **THE SUNDAY TIMES 'PICK OF THE MONTH'** **PRIMA 'BOOK OF THE YEAR'** **WOMAN & HOME 'BOOK OF THE YEAR'** **WOMAN & HOME 'BOOK OF THE MONTH'** **TOP TEN KINDLE BESTSELLER** 'Edgy, thrilling, twisty - I loved it !' - LIANE MORIARTY 'A world-class whodunit' - STEPHEN KING 'Dark comedy and darker thrills ' - ALEX MICHAELIDES 'Smart, surprising and very funny - wickedly entertaining ' - SHARI LAPENA Am I a murderer? You tell me . . . Lucy Chase can't remember anything about the night her best friend was murdered. Lucky her, you're probably thinking. Who would want that to be their last memory of someone they love? But for Lucy, it's become an issue. Because everyone thinks she did it. But that was five years ago, and Lucy has put it all behind her. Or at least, she thought she had, until an interfering yet not bad-looking podcaster offers her the opportunity to join his investigation into the night she forgot. On the one hand, if she's a murderer, it's probably better to know - right? On the other, if she didn't do it, she'll be putting herself back in the sights of the person who did. And either way, if you've already killed once, what's to stop you from doing it again? Get ready to be obsessed with this funny and thrilling new murder mystery, perfect for fans of MURDER IN THE FAMILY by Cara Hunter, NONE OF THIS IS TRUE by Lisa Jewell, and HOW TO KILL YOUR FAMILY by Bella Mackie. READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH LISTEN FOR THE LIE! 'This book invented a whole new genre of crime-com ! A dark story that perfectly balanced the fun and dark , and with a racing ending that will keep you in a tight grip .' 5-STAR Reader Review ' I just want everyone to read it . The author could write my council tax bill and I would love it.' 5- STAR Reader Review ' Everything about this book is brilliant ' 5-STAR Reader Review 'This novel was t he perfection concoction of thrilling and humorous .' 5-STAR Reader Review 'An all-around perfect thriller !' - 5-STAR Reader Review Instant New York Times bestseller, March 2024 The Sunday Times Pick of the Month, March 2024 Woman & Home Book of the Month, March 2024 Top Ten Kindle Bestseller, April 2024 Richard and Judy, September 2024 Woman & Home Book of the Year, December 2024 Prima Book of the Year, December 2024

OVER 8 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE Meet Elizabeth Zott. Scientist. Trailblazer. Rule-breaker. The multi-award-winning international bestseller, now a major Apple TV+ series starring Brie Larson. _______ There is no such thing as an average woman. Especially not Elizabeth Zott. It's the early 1960s, and Elizabeth is a brilliant chemist working in a world that believes science is a man's job. At Hastings Research Institute, the only colleague who truly recognises her extraordinary mind is Calvin Evans, a brilliant, Nobel Prize-nominated chemist. But life has other plans. When Elizabeth becomes the reluctant star of America's most popular cooking show, Supper at Six, she refuses to tell women simply how to cook. Instead, she teaches them to question the rules, trust themselves and change their lives. As millions tune in, Elizabeth is no longer demonstrating recipes. She is challenging the status quo, one molecule at a time. Perfect for readers of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine, Remarkably Bright Creatures and The Wedding People - an unforgettable novel about love, resilience and the courage to rewrite the rules ________ A New York Times Top 100 Best Books of the 21st Century Reader's Pick Winner of the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Debut Novel Winner of the Books Are My Bag Reader's Choice Award British Book Awards Author of the Year Waterstones Author of the Year Readers love Lessons in Chemistry : ' Everyone needs to read this.' 'The best book I have read this year. Funny, warm and utterly unique .' 'Funny, honest and heart-wrenching . I was hooked until the very end.'

A second hiker is found murdered near an idyllic mountain lake, and Deputy Sheriff Tara Strong finds herself in the race of her life to catch a serial killer. Is he, as everyone suspects, an outsider? Or may he be closer than they think? GIRL WITHOUT A NAME is book #4 in a new series by #1 bestselling and critically acclaimed mystery and suspense author Rylie Dark, whose books have received over 2,000 five-star reviews and ratings. Tara Strong has risen to become her county's Deputy Sheriff through her bravery and her brilliant capacity to enter a killer's minds. Small-town life in the mountains, centered around their picturesque lake, should be idyllic. But Tara has already seen enough to know that there is a dark side to everything, that small towns hide secrets, that everyone has something in their past—and that a killer may just be lurking right next door. Tara remains haunted by her own past, by her missing sister, by her guilt over the unsolved case. She must battle the demons of her own past, while trying to get ahead in a male-dominated police force. Can Tara keep it together long enough to catch a killer? A cat-and-mouse thriller with harrowing twists and turns and filled with heart-pounding suspense, the TARA STRONG mystery series offers a fresh twist on the genre as it introduces two brilliant protagonists who will make you fall in love and keep you turning pages late into the night. Book #5—GIRL WITHOUT A PRAYER—is also available.

***Pre-order your copy of Faith Hogan's gripping and poignant new novel, The Sisters of Hope Square, now!*** 'This is an absolute beauty of a book. I loved everything about it - the richness and depth of the characters; the poignant, intricately woven story and the beautiful descriptions of the house and island. It is a book that will stay with me for a very long time' - Sally Page From the author of the ebook bestseller, The Bookshop Ladies, comes a brand new novel guaranteed to pull at your heartstrings as t hree women, all with secrets waiting to be uncovered, meet on a beautiful island off the Irish Coast. Constance Macken, in her ninth decade, is looking back on a life filled with laughter and loss, tragedy and triumph, but knows it is time to right the wrongs from her past that have always haunted her. Heather Banks arrives on the island to bury her mother. Already adrift with her business sold and her divorce finalised this may be the perfect opportunity to change the course of her future. Ros Stokes has managed to slip into the perfect job, the perfect cottage and friends that feel like family. However, when the stitches of her life begin to unravel, she must find a way to hold onto the things that have become most dear to her and let go of what holds her back. Now, in a faded art deco house near the ocean's end, these women must come together to save the house they love, and each other, because they might have run from their troubles but only time will tell if they can overcome their past. 'Another brilliant novel by one of my favourite authors - prepare to get lost in this beautiful story, masterfully told' - Amanda Prowse 'So wonderfully life affirming... I always wish I could live in Faith's books' Dinah Jefferies *** Readers LOVE The Women at Ocean's End: 'Simply perfection' 5-star NetGalley review 'A beautiful story which grabbed me right away... this was like a breath of fresh air' 5-star NetGalley review 'Intriguing and poignant, charming and enthralling' 5-star NetGalley review 'Faith Hogan is an auto-buy author for me - I've loved everything she's written and this is no exception... it may even be her best book yet!' 5-star NetGalley review 'A truly touching read for anyone who enjoys deeply emotional stories set against a beautifully evocative backdrop' 5-star NetGalley review

**WINNER of Good Housekeeping UK's GH GOOD BOOKS Collection** 'Vivid, extremely tense, unnervingly unputdownable. This is a superb, powerful read.' Independent 'Undoubtedly Hawkins' best novel yet' Observer ***** For twelve hours each day, the Scottish island of Eris is cut off from the mainland. No way in. No way out. The island's only house was once home to Vanessa, whose notoriously unfaithful husband disappeared twenty years ago. Now this remote and beautiful place is home to Grace . . . a solitary creature of the tides, guarding the island's past. But far away in London, a stranger has just made a startling discovery - a human bone where no human bone should be. And in that moment Grace's precious isolation is threatened. How will she respond? Can she be trusted? Or is it Grace who should be afraid? Suddenly this is a very dangerous time to be alone . . . 'A darkly atmospheric, engaging mystery - her best book since The Girl On The Train.' Good Housekeeping (Book of the Year) ***** Readers are OBSESSED with The Blue Hour! ' This blew me away . I want to read it again IMMEDIATELY. It's creepy, unsettling and tense. ' 5-STAR Reader Review 'I soaked up every bit of this book , savoured every word. I didn't want it to end but when it did, it did so in chilling style. Brilliant!' 5-STAR Reader Review 'Once again, Hawkins has produced an irresistible, gripping story that I was completely immersed in from page one.' 5-STAR Reader Review ------------ More praise for The Blue Hour: 'Really, really, REALLY good. Highly recommended! ' MARIAN KEYES 'A fine, insidious thriller .' The Mail on Sunday 'Gorgeous and chilling .' SHARI LAPENA ' Extremely hard to put down.' MICK HERRON 'Paula's very best book. . . and a bloody good read. ' LIZ NUGENT The Girl on the Train, global No.1 bestseller, The Bookseller Feb 2024 Paula Hawkins, Sunday Times bestseller, October 2024

They’re making a major feature film of the first Hawthorne/Horowitz mystery novel. Except—they’re behind schedule, they’ve run out of money and . . . oh! The star has just been murdered. Ex-Detective Inspector Daniel Hawthorne is dead. Or, rather, the actor playing him in the film adaptation of The Word is Murder is. Rising star David Caine has been stabbed, and it seems that everyone on the set had a motive. Caine had just fired his PA. He had fallen out with his director, slept with the screenwriter, humiliated his co-star and dropped his agent days before he was about to sign a multi-million-dollar deal to appear in the next Spider-Man movie. But what if Caine’s murderer had made a mistake? What if it was the real Hawthorne who was the intended victim? For it turns out that the brilliant detective may have got it wrong ten years earlier. An innocent man has died in jail. And perhaps someone has decided that Hawthorne must pay the price. From the film set on the south coast of England, the story moves to Reeth, in Yorkshire, the village where Hawthorne grew up. A burned-down school, a car accident that isn’t what it seems, blackmail and murder in an Elizabethan country house . . . somehow they combine to unlock the secret of what has happened in Hastings. For once, the local police are helpful. DS Sarah Milnes gives Hawthorne carte blanche to investigate and there may even be a hint of romance in the air. Which leaves his hapless sidekick, Horowitz, on his own, stumbling his way to the truth. A riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma, A Deadly Episode is an intriguing page-turner that once again demonstrates why Anthony Horowitz is the reigning king of the modern whodunit.

An unputdownable Regency romance filled with passion, redemption and the healing power of love. Can he convince her to risk her heart again? A past scandal and a broken heart have left Lady Caroline Kilbride hiding away from the world, in the safety of her brother's home. But when a devilishly handsome newcomer arrives for the summer, she finds herself surprisingly drawn to him. Rob Marlow, a man determined to carve his own path in life, never expected to be intrigued by his brother-in-law's dependent sister. Yet in Caro he sees courage, intelligence and a spark of the woman she once was. Friendship blossoms into something more passionate, but when the truth of Caro's painful history resurfaces, will she retreat into the shadows or fight for her happy ever after? The third instalment in the addictively passionate Regency romance series The Marlow Family Secrets, for fans of Beverley Watts, Eloisa James and Bridgerton. Perfect for readers who love STEAMY, SPICY historical and regency romance. 'Absorbing... Expect to have your heart wrung out by this book' 5-star reader review 'Read the whole series, and you'll be in for a real treat.' 5-star reader review 'Her characters are so real, they live with you for days after reading the book. Rob is such a lovely man, it is so nice to have a decent, good man as the hero for change. It does not stop him being as sexy as hell!' 5-star reader review Praise for Jane Lark's historical romances: 'Beautifully descriptive, emotional and can I say, just plain delicious reading?' My Devastating Reads 'What a brilliant read!! Jane Lark has an incredible talent to draw the reader in from the first page... It's a display of raw emotion, drama and intimacy.' Cosmo Chicklitan

Explore the infinite expanses of space with our stunning shounen-style anime space hero calendar! Experience epic adventures and thrilling battles between brave heroes and sinister villains, captured in captivating art created by AI. Each image brings the sci-fi world to life and transports you to a futuristic reality where heroes overcome their limits and fight for good. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of star warriors and be inspired by the power of technology and humanity. Premium high-gloss art print in museum quality. To ensure that the sheets of paper hang smoothly on the wall, this high-quality calendar has innovative insert pockets. They protect the large sheets from humidity effects. Paper is a natural material. The fibres react to fluctuations in the room climate. The tuck-in corners should therefore not be removed. Our environment is important to us, which is why we rely on individual production in Germany (Made in Germany) with high-quality materials. 14 Pages Consisting of 1 Cover 12 Months 1 Index Page I Cardboard Spine at the Back. This calendar was re-released this year with the same images and new dates. Illustrations: January: Galactic guardians February: Heroes among the stars March: Courage in the cosmos April: Exploring the infinite May: Defenders of the universe June: Journey to the unknown July: Cosmic conquerors August: Adventures beyond earth September: Bravery beyond eorders October: Boundless valor November: Fighters for the future December: Legends of the galactic frontier PREMIUM COLLECTION - Brilliant photo calendar with 12 beautiful motifs, high-gloss art print in museum quality. QUALITY - high-quality materials, sturdy back cover with 2 innovative insert pockets for optimum presentation on the wall. PERFECT GIFT - calendars for friends and family, for children and adults, young and old, for Christmas, birthdays or in between. There are still fighters for justice among the stars von Autor(in): Kerstin Waurick

THE FIRST BOOK IN THE MULTI-MILLION COPY, INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING ERAST FANDORIN MYSTERIES SERIES 'A sparkling romp of a story' TLS 'In Russia Boris Akunin is roughly the counterpart of John Grisham' TIME 'Think Tolstoy writing James Bond with the logical rigour of Sherlock Holmes' GUARDIAN Moscow 1876. A young law student commits suicide in broad daylight in Moscow's Alexander Gardens. But this is no ordinary death, for the young man was the son of an influential industrialist and has left a considerable fortune. Erast Fandorin, a hotheaded new recruit to the Criminal Investigation Department, is assigned to the case. Brilliant, young, and sophisticated, Fandorin embarks on an investigation that will take him from the palatial mansions of Moscow to the seedy backstreets of London in his hunt for the conspirators behind this mysterious death. What readers are saying about the Erast Fandorin Mysteries: 'I loved it... I just couldn't put it down! ' My book Obsession 'A delightful mystery/adventure! There's a dark twist at the end that has me anxious to continue in this series ' Neil on Goodreads (five stars) 'Ultimately, the overall success of The Winter Queen is due to the vibrancy of its setting, the cleanness of its prose and the magnetism of its protagonist ... Odds seem good that Akunin will be the next detective to capture readers' fancy en masse ' Sarah Weinman, January Magazine 'These books are a fun , riotous read that you don't want to put down until you've completed each and every one of them' Jill on Goodreads (five stars) 'The conclusion is shocking and this reader can't wait to delve into the next in the series ' A Writer's Jumble ' Nail-biter all the way through! ' Corin on Goodreads (five stars) A page-turning delight perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Hercule Poirot and the Russian literary greats.

Explore the infinite expanses of space with our stunning shounen-style anime space hero calendar! Experience epic adventures and thrilling battles between brave heroes and sinister villains, captured in captivating art created by AI. Each image brings the sci-fi world to life and transports you to a futuristic reality where heroes overcome their limits and fight for good. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of star warriors and be inspired by the power of technology and humanity. Premium high-gloss art print in museum quality. To ensure that the sheets of paper hang smoothly on the wall, this high-quality calendar has innovative insert pockets. They protect the large sheets from humidity effects. Paper is a natural material. The fibres react to fluctuations in the room climate. The tuck-in corners should therefore not be removed. Our environment is important to us, which is why we rely on individual production in Germany (Made in Germany) with high-quality materials. 14 Pages Consisting of 1 Cover | 12 Months | 1 Index Page I Cardboard Spine at the Back. This calendar was re-released this year with the same images and new dates. Illustrations: January: Galactic guardians February: Heroes among the stars March: Courage in the cosmos April: Exploring the infinite May: Defenders of the universe June: Journey to the unknown July: Cosmic conquerors August: Adventures beyond earth September: Bravery beyond eorders October: Boundless valor November: Fighters for the future December: Legends of the galactic frontier PREMIUM COLLECTION - Brilliant photo calendar with 12 beautiful motifs, high-gloss art print in museum quality. QUALITY - high-quality materials, sturdy back cover with 2 innovative insert pockets for optimum presentation on the wall. PERFECT GIFT - calendars for friends and family, for children and adults, young and old, for Christmas, birthdays or in between. There are still fighters for justice among the stars von Autor(in): Kerstin Waurick

A profoundly moving and utterly uplifting tale of a brave young nurse finding her place in the world. Perfect for fans of Call the Midwife and All Creatures Great and Small 'Authentic... the mixture of nursing and farming life is both warming and true. I liked this a lot.' Rosie Clarke In the quiet Lancashire countryside of 1936, city-trained nurse Lara Flynn must contend with far more than muddy lanes and boisterous farm dogs. Still recovering from a past trauma and an ill-fated love affair, she's determined to prove herself as a capable district nurse and midwife to a community that doesn't easily welcome outsiders. As autumn sets in, Lara becomes a trusted presence at Ingleside Surgery - soothing frightened patients, forming a close bond with her spirited colleague Marion and earning the grudging respect of the erratic but brilliant senior doctor. But behind the laughter and team spirit, shadows loom. There's loss, secrets buried deep in the hearts of her new friends and a face from her past that threatens everything Lara's tried to leave behind. When tragedy strikes a patient - a younger mother with four small children - Lara's personal strength is tested like never before. Can she dig deep to find hope and healing, not just for those she cares for, but also for herself? Changing Seasons for the Country Nurse is a brand-new, heartfelt and nostalgic read that describes the quiet heroism of a woman making a difference in her community, one visit at a time. Praise for Kate Eastham: 'A warm and satisfying story.' My Weekly 'A heartwarming and tear-inducing tale with wonderfully realistic characters.' Woman 'Very well created characters that you identify with and want to do well.' 5-star Reader Review 'Well written and absorbing...couldn't put it down!' 5-star Reader Review 'Great story with many twists and turns. Love all the characters.' 5-star Reader Review

Welcome to Alison Sherlock's new series, full of heart warming characters set in the idyllic English countryside.With nowhere else to go, Harriet Colgan has returned to the sleepy village of Cranfield to sell her beloved aunt and uncle's cottage, the only place she ever called home.When she arrives at Lavender Cottage, Harriet discovers plans to replace the beautiful lavender fields, her uncle's pride and joy, with an industrial warehouse.With time on her hands, she realises she must fight to protect her family's legacy and the village of Cranfield as well.Workaholic businessman Joe Randall was expecting an easy purchase of the lavender fields. But suddenly his quiet life is disrupted by protests from angry locals, organised by Harriet.Can Harriet show Joe that there's more to life than just work? And can Joe change his mind and help Harriet save the lavender fields?Over a long, hot summer, and with the help of a stray dog, perhaps Harriet and Joe can find their way home too.A cosy, feel-good read perfect for the fans of Holly Martin and Cathy BramleyReaders love Alison Sherlock:'Glorious escapism. Uplifting, heartwarming and joyful. Alison Sherlock writes with a warmth and lightness of touch' Kerry Fisher'A lovely story of finding yourself and discovering what home means. I couldn't stop turning the pages. Loved it.' Jessica Redland'A story that will pull on the emotions heartbreak of about loss and new love, and bringing back together a community that was lost' 5 Star Reader Review'Lovely story that should be made into a film, a brilliant storyteller that took my imagination into a world of lavender.' 5 Star Reader Review'Loved the story so engaging , the characters so likeable and the friendship of the community you feel like you want to live there too' 5 Star Reader Review

'Vivid, extremely tense, unnervingly unputdownable. This is a superb, powerful read.' Independent 'Undoubtedly Hawkins' best novel yet' Observer ***** For twelve hours each day, the Scottish island of Eris is cut off from the mainland. No way in. No way out. The island's only house was once home to Vanessa, whose notoriously unfaithful husband disappeared twenty years ago. Now this remote and beautiful place is home to Grace . . . a solitary creature of the tides, guarding the island's past. But far away in London, a stranger has just made a startling discovery - a human bone where no human bone should be. And in that moment Grace's precious isolation is threatened. How will she respond? Can she be trusted? Or is it Grace who should be afraid? Suddenly this is a very dangerous time to be alone . . . 'A darkly atmospheric, engaging mystery - her best book since The Girl On The Train.' Good Housekeeping (Book of the Year) ***** Readers are OBSESSED with The Blue Hour! ' This blew me away . I want to read it again IMMEDIATELY. It's creepy, unsettling and tense. ' 5-STAR Reader Review 'I soaked up every bit of this book , savoured every word. I didn't want it to end but when it did, it did so in chilling style. Brilliant!' 5-STAR Reader Review 'Once again, Hawkins has produced an irresistible, gripping story that I was completely immersed in from page one.' 5-STAR Reader Review ------------ More praise for The Blue Hour: 'Really, really, REALLY good. Highly recommended! ' MARIAN KEYES 'A fine, insidious thriller .' The Mail on Sunday 'Gorgeous and chilling .' SHARI LAPENA ' Extremely hard to put down.' MICK HERRON 'Paula's very best book. . . and a bloody good read. ' LIZ NUGENT The Girl on the Train, global No.1 bestseller, The Bookseller Feb 2024 Paula Hawkins, Sunday Times bestseller, October 2024

LARGE PRINT EDITION They’re making a major feature film of the first Hawthorne/Horowitz mystery novel. Except – they’re behind schedule, they’ve run out of money and…oh! The star has just been murdered. Ex-Detective Inspector Daniel Hawthorne is dead. Or, rather, the actor playing him in the film adaptation of The Word is Murder is. Rising star David Caine has been stabbed, and it seems that everyone on the set had a motive. Caine had just fired his PA. He had fallen out with his director, slept with the screenwriter, humiliated his co-star and dropped his agent days before he was about to sign a multi-million-dollar deal to appear in the next Spider-Man movie. But what if Caine’s murderer had made a mistake? What if it was the real Hawthorne who was the intended victim? For it turns out that the brilliant detective may have got it wrong ten years earlier. An innocent man has died in jail. And perhaps someone has decided that Hawthorne must pay the price. From the film set on the south coast of England, the story moves to Reeth, in Yorkshire, the village where Hawthorne grew up. A burned-down school, a car accident that isn’t what it seems, blackmail and murder in an Elizabethan country house…somehow they combine to unlock the secret of what has happened in Hastings. For once, the local police are helpful. DS Sarah Milnes gives Hawthorne carte blanche to investigate and there may even be a hint of romance in the air. Which leaves his hapless sidekick, Horowitz, on his own, stumbling his way to the truth. A riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma, A Deadly Episode is an intriguing page-turner that once again demonstrates why Anthony Horowitz is the reigning king of the modern whodunit.

'Vivid, extremely tense, unnervingly unputdownable. This is a superb, powerful read.' Independent 'Undoubtedly Hawkins' best novel yet' Observer ***** For twelve hours each day, the Scottish island of Eris is cut off from the mainland. No way in. No way out. The island's only house was once home to Vanessa, whose notoriously unfaithful husband disappeared twenty years ago. Now this remote and beautiful place is home to Grace . . . a solitary creature of the tides, guarding the island's past. But far away in London, a stranger has just made a startling discovery - a human bone where no human bone should be. And in that moment Grace's precious isolation is threatened. How will she respond? Can she be trusted? Or is it Grace who should be afraid? Suddenly this is a very dangerous time to be alone . . . 'A darkly atmospheric, engaging mystery - her best book since The Girl On The Train.' Good Housekeeping (Book of the Year) ***** Readers are OBSESSED with The Blue Hour! ' This blew me away . I want to read it again IMMEDIATELY. It's creepy, unsettling and tense. ' 5-STAR Reader Review 'I soaked up every bit of this book , savoured every word. I didn't want it to end but when it did, it did so in chilling style. Brilliant!' 5-STAR Reader Review 'Once again, Hawkins has produced an irresistible, gripping story that I was completely immersed in from page one.' 5-STAR Reader Review ------------ More praise for The Blue Hour: 'Really, really, REALLY good. Highly recommended! ' MARIAN KEYES 'A fine, insidious thriller .' The Mail on Sunday 'Gorgeous and chilling .' SHARI LAPENA ' Extremely hard to put down.' MICK HERRON 'Paula's very best book. . . and a bloody good read. ' LIZ NUGENT The Girl on the Train, global No.1 bestseller, The Bookseller Feb 2024 Paula Hawkins, Sunday Times bestseller, October 2024

They're making a major feature film of the first Hawthorne/Horowitz mystery novel. Except-they're behind schedule, they've run out of money and . . . oh! The star has just been murdered. Ex-Detective Inspector Daniel Hawthorne is dead. Or, rather, the actor playing him in the film adaptation of The Word is Murder is. Rising star David Caine has been stabbed, and it seems that everyone on the set had a motive. Caine had just fired his PA. He had fallen out with his director, slept with the screenwriter, humiliated his co-star and dropped his agent days before he was about to sign a multi-million-dollar deal to appear in the next Spider-Man movie. But what if Caine's murderer had made a mistake? What if it was the real Hawthorne who was the intended victim? For it turns out that the brilliant detective may have got it wrong ten years earlier. An innocent man has died in jail. And perhaps someone has decided that Hawthorne must pay the price. From the film set on the south coast of England, the story moves to Reeth, in Yorkshire, the village where Hawthorne grew up. A burned-down school, a car accident that isn't what it seems, blackmail and murder in an Elizabethan country house . . . somehow they combine to unlock the secret of what has happened in Hastings. For once, the local police are helpful. DS Sarah Milnes gives Hawthorne carte blanche to investigate and there may even be a hint of romance in the air. Which leaves his hapless sidekick, Horowitz, on his own, stumbling his way to the truth. A riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma, A Deadly Episode is an intriguing page-turner that once again demonstrates why Anthony Horowitz is the reigning king of the modern whodunit.

'Vivid, extremely tense, unnervingly unputdownable. This is a superb, powerful read.' Independent 'Undoubtedly Hawkins' best novel yet' Observer ***** For twelve hours each day, the Scottish island of Eris is cut off from the mainland. No way in. No way out. The island's only house was once home to Vanessa, whose notoriously unfaithful husband disappeared twenty years ago. Now this remote and beautiful place is home to Grace . . . a solitary creature of the tides, guarding the island's past. But far away in London, a stranger has just made a startling discovery - a human bone where no human bone should be. And in that moment Grace's precious isolation is threatened. How will she respond? Can she be trusted? Or is it Grace who should be afraid? Suddenly this is a very dangerous time to be alone . . . 'A darkly atmospheric, engaging mystery - her best book since The Girl On The Train.' Good Housekeeping (Book of the Year) ***** Readers are OBSESSED with The Blue Hour! ' This blew me away . I want to read it again IMMEDIATELY. It's creepy, unsettling and tense. ' 5-STAR Reader Review 'I soaked up every bit of this book , savoured every word. I didn't want it to end but when it did, it did so in chilling style. Brilliant!' 5-STAR Reader Review 'Once again, Hawkins has produced an irresistible, gripping story that I was completely immersed in from page one.' 5-STAR Reader Review ------------ More praise for The Blue Hour: 'Really, really, REALLY good. Highly recommended! ' MARIAN KEYES 'A fine, insidious thriller .' The Mail on Sunday 'Gorgeous and chilling .' SHARI LAPENA ' Extremely hard to put down.' MICK HERRON 'Paula's very best book. . . and a bloody good read. ' LIZ NUGENT The Girl on the Train, global No.1 bestseller, The Bookseller Feb 2024 Paula Hawkins, Sunday Times bestseller, October 2024

'Omg! Wow! What a great book! Suspense, intrigue, action and a great who-done-it with a crazy twist!! I did not see that coming! What a story!' Reader review ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A breathtaking thriller with a devastating conclusion. I can't stop thinking about it!' - Bestselling author Susi Holliday One for sorrow, two for joy Edinburgh is gripped by the greatest terror it has ever known: a lone bomber is targeting victims across the city, and no one is safe. Three for a girl, four for a boy In their jobs, DCI Ava Turner and DI Luc Callanach deal with death every day. But when it becomes clear that every bomb is a trap designed to kill them too, the possibility of facing it themselves starts to feel all too real. Five for silver, six for gold With the body count rising daily and the bomber's methods becoming ever more horrifying, Ava and Luc must race to find out who is behind the attacks - or pay the ultimate price... Seven for a secret never to be told... With twists and turns you'll never see coming, prepare to be gripped by this devastatingly good thriller. Perfect for fans of Stuart MacBride and MJ Arlidge . Readers are OBSESSED with One For Sorrow! ' Oh my goodness, what an absolute cracker . It has everything you want: the plot, the twists, the suspense, the characters, the setting....and that totally amazing ending which dealt me a punch to my abdomen .' ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Please just read this . I could not put it down' ¿¿¿¿¿ ' If only there were more than 5 stars . I could not turn the pages fast enough.' ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Absolutely bloody brilliant! A must-read.' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I absolutely loved this book. It can be read on its own, but do yourself a favour and read the entire series .' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Absolutely BRILLIANT! Had me gripped from the very first page and I couldn't put the book down. I am DESPERATE for the next instalment!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wow, this hits you in the feels from page one ! If I could give it more than five stars, I would!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A masterclass in thriller writing .' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A wild ride! It sucked me in immediately. My stomach was in knots, and I was up way too late because I could not stop reading . Unputdownable!' ¿¿¿¿¿