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Paperback. Condition: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

nearfine dust-jacket, cover price $27.99, appears unused and like new, black hardcover. LA PLANTE, LYNDA. Widows' revenge. New York: Zaffre, an imprint of Bonnier Books UK, 2019, 1st printing number line ending in 1, 293pp., . Against all the odds, Dolly Rawlins and her gangland widows managed the impossible: a heist their husbands had failed to pull off - at the cost of their lives. ISBN 9781499862041.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Printing. 462 Pages. An epic story of love, betrayal, courage and war that brings together two of Wilbur Smith's greatest families in this long-awaited sequel to his worldwide bestseller, The Triumph of the Sun. Cairo, 1888. A beautiful September day. Penrod Ballantyne and his fiancee, Amber Benbrook, stroll hand in hand. The future is theirs for the taking. But when Penrod's jealous former lover, Lady Agatha, plants doubt about his character, Amber leaves him and travels to the wilds of Abyssinia with her twin sister, Saffron, and her adventurer husband, Ryder Courtney. On a mission to establish a silver mine, they make the dangerous journey to the new capital of Addis Ababa, where they are welcomed by Menelik, the King of Kings. But Italy has designs on Abyssinia, and there are rumours of a plan to invade. Back in Cairo, a devastated Penrod seeks oblivion in the city's opium dens. When he is rescued by his old friend, Lorenzo De Fonseca, now in the Italian army, and offered the chance to assess the situation around the Abyssinian border, Penrod leaps at the chance of action. With storm clouds gathering, and on opposing sides of the invasion, can Penrod and Amber find their way back to one another - against all the odds?.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - For readers of Robert Harris, C J Sansom and William Boyd, this is a thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat - by the Sunday Times bestseller and Crime Writer's Association award-winning author of Corpus and Nucleus, Rory Clements.Can a ruthless spy ring change the course of war In a great English house, a young woman offers herself to one of the most powerful and influential figures in the land - but this is no ordinary seduction. She plans to ensure his death . . . On holiday in France, Professor Tom Wilde discovers his brilliant student Marcus Marfield, who disappeared two years earlier to join the International Brigades in Spain, in the Le Vernet concentration camp in the foothills of the Pyrenees. Wilde secures his release just as German tanks roll into Poland.Meanwhile, a U-boat sinks the liner Athenia in the Atlantic with many casualties, including Americans, onboard. Goebbels claims Churchill put a bomb in the ship to blame Germany and to lure America into the war. As the various strands of an international conspiracy begin to unwind, Tom Wilde will find himself in great personal danger. For just who is Marcus Marfield And where does his loyalty lie For readers of Robert Harris, C J Sansom and William Boyd, this is a thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat - by Sunday Times bestseller and author of Corpus and Nucleus, Rory Clements.'A masterpiece of spies, intrigue and political shenanigans' Sunday ExpressPraise for RORY CLEMENTS'A dramatic, twisty thriller' Daily Mail 'Dramatic . . . pacy and assured' Daily Mail 'Political polarisation, mistrust and simmering violence' The Times 'A standout historical novel and spy thriller' Daily Express'Enjoyable, bloody and brutish' Guardian'Sends a shiver down your spine' Daily Mail'A colourful history lesson . . . exciting narrative twists' Sunday Telegraph.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - The fourth in the Sunday Times bestselling Jane Tennison thrillers, MURDER MILE is set at the height of the 'Winter of Discontent'. Can Jane Tennison uncover a serial killer It is February, 1979, and economic chaos has led to widespread strikes across Britain. Jane Tennison, now a Detective Sergeant, has been posted to Peckham CID, one of London's toughest areas. As the rubbish on the streets begins to pile up, so does the murder count: two bodies in as many days.There are no suspects and the only link between the two victims is the location of the bodies. Three days later another murder occurs in the same area. With press headlines claiming police incompetence, Jane is under immense pressure to catch the killer - before they strike again . . .

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'A brave, unflinching heroine and brave, unflinching writing adds up to an extraordinary debut - highly recommended' LEE CHILD'Utterly compelling, rich with voice and psychological insight, populated with heartbreakingly real characters, Eyes Like Mine will stay with you for a long, long time. Perhaps forever' JEFFERY DEAVERIt's late. The phone rings.The man on the other end says his daughter is missing.Your daughter. The baby you gave away over fifteen years ago. What do you do.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - WINNER OF THE RICHARD AND JUDY SEARCH FOR A BESTSELLER COMPETITION'A blistering debut from a major new voice. I couldn't put it down. Authentic, compelling, unflinching and tender and written with real verve and assurance' ERIN KELLY'Debut novels don't come better than this one, which begs the question - Caz Frear, where have you been ' RICHARD MADELEY 'Taut, gripping, surprising and original - a fabulous read' JUDY FINNIGAN'Caz Frear's ability to write tight, tense dialogue with a dark comedic slant is brilliant. I read Sweet Little Lies in one sitting, it is a terrific debut' LYNDA LA PLANTE'BRILLIANT! Unputdownable and great writing. Recommended' MARIAN KEYES'An astonishingly confident and individual voice' ANN CLEEVESWHAT I THOUGHT I KNEWIn 1998, Maryanne Doyle disappeared and Dad knew something about it Maryanne Doyle was never seen again.WHAT I ACTUALLY KNOWIn 1998, Dad lied about knowing Maryanne Doyle.Alice Lapaine has been found strangled near Dad's pub. Dad was in the local area for both Maryanne Doyle's disappearance and Alice Lapaine's murder - FACTConnection Trust cuts both ways . . . what do you do when it's gone FOR FANS OF ERIN KELLY AND BELINDA BAUER, GET READY FOR THE SUSPENSE NOVEL OF THE YEAR.'A killer premise. An original voice. An utterly compelling story that will keep you up all night' FIONA CUMMINS, author of Rattle'Impossible to put down' ALEX GRAY'The best debut I've read in a very long time' WILLIAM RYAN'An incredibly strong and confident voice that has hit the page fully-formed' CATHERINE RYAN HOWARD, author of Distress Signals'A perfect storm of a crime novel . . . one of the best novels in this genre' LIZ LOVES BOOKS.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - A RACE AGAINST TIME TO PULL OFF THE ULTIMATE HEIST. A gripping thriller perfect for fans of Lee Child and Harlan Coben, and ba sed on an incredible true story Soon to be a major Netflix feature starring Jake Gyllenhaal Four men gather in Stockholm. Each has existed on the fringes of Stockholm society. Each has a past that just won't let them go.Then a plan falls into their laps. A plan to steal millions from the largest cash facility in Sweden. At first the scheme seems foolproof, every contingency covered, every detail planned perfectly. But is everyone involved who they say they are Can they ever really hope to pull off such an extraordinary crime A gripping and thought-provoking thriller based on an incredible real life theft , THE HELICOPTER HEIST will take hold of you and not let you go until the final page has been turned.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - When billionaire Everett Sloan hires John Smith to take down his biggest rival, it's not just because he's a gun for hire. It's because he reads minds. Paired with the beautiful Kelsey Foster and promised a reward that fulfils his wildest dreams, Smith can't believe his luck. And then he finds out the target. Ranging from Silicon Valley to the mountains of Afghanistan and the skyscrapers of Dubai, Christopher Farnsworth's The Reader is a dazzlingly original thriller that introduces a totally unique new action hero.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - A fast-paced and addictive thriller from the international bestselling author of Cut and The Shock. He thought he'd escaped his past. He was wrong . . . Jesse Berg is a successful paediatrician. Newly divorced, he spends his time caring for his young daughter, Isa. But Jesse has secrets in his past. Things he doesn't talk about.When Jesse's ex-wife is murdered and his daughter abducted, his life spirals out of control. At the scene of the murder there is a message left for him. A message that makes it clear that he was the intended target of the attack.Jesse would do anything to find Isa, and as a long-forgotten debt comes to light, he realises he must do the one thing he never wanted to do: go back to his past, and back to his old home. A place that almost killed him. A place where he learned to fight back . . .A fast-paced and addictive thriller from the author of Cut and The Shock .

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore and Tracy Rees.To find what she has lostshe must go back to the beginning . . .1924The First World War is over and eleven-year-old Alexa is growing up on the idyllic Cornish coast with her best friend Harvey. But she soon discovers there are secrets at the heart of her family that have been hidden for years.1931Alexa flees Cornwall for the intoxicating city of Venice. But her new glamorous life is not what she hoped for and, with dark shadows closing in on her, Alexa will question everything she thought she wanted . . .'A touching tale of star crossed lovers' New Magazine on Map of Stars.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Spectacular' Lee Child'One of the very best crime writers we have' Mark BillinghamSometimes helping a stranger is the last thing you should do . . .The Cornish village of St Petroc is the sort of place where people come to hide. Tom Killgannon is one such person. An ex-undercover cop, Tom is in the Witness Protection Programme hiding from some very violent people and St Petroc's offers him a chance to live a safe and quiet life.Until he meets Lila. Lila is a seventeen-year-old runaway. When she breaks into Tom's house she takes more than just his money. His wallet holds everything about his new identity. He also knows that Lila is in danger from the travellers' commune she's been living at. Something sinister has been going on there and Lila knows more than she realises.But to find her he risks not only giving away his location to the gangs he's in hiding from, but also becoming a target for whoever is hunting Lila.Praise for The Old Religion: 'A raw, deftly-plotted thriller with a dark heart and a real emotional punch ' SIMON KERNICK'A guaranteed thrill-ride ' SARAH PINBOROUGH' Superbly written , creepy as hell, and chilling to the bone. I can't recommend it highly enough !' LUCA VESTE' Thrillingly atmospheric and unnervingly relevant' CHRISTOPHER BROOKMYRE'Martyn Waites at his dark and chilling best ' EVA DOLAN'Tom Killgannon is one of the best new characters in modern fiction ' STEVE CAVANAGH'A superbly atmospheric book full of menace and secrets ' TOM WOOD.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Booker's fast paced, twisting thrillers are a must-read for anyone who loves a good page turner' Simon Kernick'A must-read' Mark BillinghamKarl Savage is dead.He must be. His ex, Anjelica, is in prison for murdering him in an arson attack. Multiple forensic experts testified to finding his charred remains.So when Anjelica begs investigative journalist Morgan Vine to prove her innocence, it seems an impossible task. It doesn't matter that Karl was abusive. That Anjelica has a baby to care for. That she's petrified of fire. The whole world knows Karl is dead.Then he turns up outside Morgan's window . . .Praise for KILL ME TWICE and Simon Booker'Unputdownable. A mercilessly gripping read, and such a pleasure to meet Morgan Vine again' Deborah Moggach'Another brilliant, edge of your seat thrill ride' Kate Rhodes 'A cracking crime novel with everything you want from a thriller' Martyn Waites'Val McDermid meets Stephen King' Hadley Freeman.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - A dark, addictive thriller, ingeniously plotted with a twist that will make you gasp, LIE IN WAIT is perfect for readers of Angela Marsons or Rachel Abbott.A man is dead. A woman is missing. And the police have already found their prime suspect. Owen Hall drives into a petrol station to let his passenger use the facilities. She never comes back - and what's more, it seems she never even made it inside.When Owen raises a fuss, the police are called - and soon identify Owen himself as a possible culprit - not least because they already have him in the frame for another more sinister crime.Owen's always been a little different, and before long others in the community are baying for his blood. But this is a case where nothing is as it seems - least of all Owen Hall.See what readers are already saying about LIE IN WAIT'An exciting, twisty read that had me hooked from the first page . . . a brilliant summer read.' Lisa Hall, #1 Bestselling author of Between You and Me'This is one incredibly clever novel' Bibliomaniac'A psychological thriller in the purest sense . . . Deeply satisfying' Cleopatra Loves Books'Deserves to be read in one sitting . . . His books are some of the best I've ever had the pleasure to read' The Quiet Knitter'A really clever and complex story. Immensely entertaining' Goodreads review.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - An empowering, thought-provoking feminist novel that will change the way you see the world. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Day, Claire Fuller and Joanna Cannon.1968. Veronica Moon, a junior photographer for a local newspaper, is frustrated by her (male) colleagues' failure to take her seriously. And then she meets Leonie on the picket line of the Ford factory at Dagenham. So begins a tumultuous, passionate and intoxicating friendship. Leonie is ahead of her time and fighting for women's equality with everything she has. She offers Veronica an exciting, free life at the dawn of a great change.Fifty years later, Leonie is gone, and Veronica leads a reclusive life. Her groundbreaking career was cut short by one of the most famous photographs of the twentieth century.Now, that controversial picture hangs as the centrepiece of a new feminist exhibition curated by Leonie's niece. Long-repressed memories of Veronica's extraordinary life begin to stir. It's time to break her silence, and step back into the light.Praise for The Woman in the Photograph:'Imaginative and moving novel - a must-read for any feminist'Katie Fforde'I absolutely loved The Woman in the Photograph, a compelling,original and thought-provoking look at feminism and the power of female friendships'Sarah Franklin'What a glorious combination: Stephanie's warm intelligence brought to bear on the complexities of second-wave feminism. I ate the book up'Shelley Harris'Refreshing and thought-provoking . . . a stirring exploration of female friendship and the fight for equality'Carys Bray'Brilliantly researched, thought-provoking, and written straight from the heart, this is undoubtedly Butland's best book yet'Lancashire Evening Post.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - The author of The Radio 2 Book Club Pick The Shelf returns with a new hilarious and thought-provoking novel.'A romcom with a difference' Sarra ManningWhat if . . .'Don't worry, you'll find someone soon.''So, why is someone like you still single ''Don't you get lonely, being all on your own 'Became . . .'Don't worry, you'll find yourself soon.''So, why is someone like you in a couple ''Don't you get bored, being with just one person 'Millie lives in a society where being single is the norm. She's happy, she's successful and she has a close-knit group of friends (not forgetting her very grumpy cat, Bruce). Her life is perfectly organised and she likes it that way. The last thing she needs is romance messing it up, thank you very much.That is, until she is partnered with a new colleague, Ben. He's everything Millie's not; spontaneous, chaotic and disorganised, not to mention annoyingly attractive. Together they're tasked with launching a revolutionary new pill that prevents you from falling in love.So, when Millie starts to develop feelings for Ben, she knows she could lose everything she's ever worked for. Will she risk it all for love 'Funny and clever. I loved every single line' Lucy Vine'So clever. I loved it' Sophie Cousens'A fresh, funny, razor-sharp take on society's views of relationships. It's feminist, it's provocative and a total joy to read' Hannah Tovey.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - ' An engaging clever read' The Times A thrilling new novel of conspiracy, intrigue and rapier-sharp wit starring William ShakespeareVenice, 1586. William Shakespeare is disguised as a steward to the English Ambassador. He and his friends Oldcastle and Hemminges possess a deadly secret: the names of the catholic spies in England who seek to destroy Queen Elizabeth. Before long the Pope's agents will begin to close in on them and fleeing the city will be the players' only option.In Verona, Aemelia, the daughter of a Duke, is struggling to conceal her passionate affair with her cousin Valentine. But darker times lie ahead with the arrival of the sinister Father Thornhill who is determined to seek out any who don't conform to the Pope's ruthless agenda . . .Events will converge in the forests around Verona as a multitude of plots are hatched and discovered, players fall in and out of love and disguises are adopted and then discarded. Will Shakespeare and his friends escape with their secrets - and their lives Bursting with breathless action, swaggering charm and rapier-sharp dialogue, The Assassin of Verona is the gripping new novel from the acclaimed author of The Spy of Venice .Praise for Benet Brandreth'Playful and inventive . . . The dialogue is wonderful, and Will's banter with his fellow actors sparkles.' Antonia Senior'Entertaining and ebullient . . . The author knows his Shakespeare backwards (the Venice setting has been carefully chosen), rejoices in its wordplay, loves his allusions and has a good time with his characters. So did I.' Elizabeth Buchan, Daily Mail'A Venetian romp' Telegraph'Strong, well fleshed-out and colourful characters, a fast-moving and interesting plot and some good set-piece scenes, plus Brandreth's stylish writing, which rejoices in its wordplay and his love of allusions, will keep you guessing to the dramatic, blood-soaked end.a unique and compelling thriller' Crime Review.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - \*\*NOW AVAILABLE TO WATCH ON BBC IPLAYER!\*\*'For fans of the hugely successful CWA Gold Dagger-winning The Dry by Jane Harper' Vaseem Khan'One of Sweden's most talented crime fiction authors' Erik Axl SundYou can always go home. But you can never go back . . .Summer 1983: Four-year-old Billy chases a rabbit in the fields behind his house. But when his mother goes to call him in, Billy has disappeared. Never to be seen again.Today: Veronica is a bereavement counsellor. She's never fully come to terms with her mother's suicide after her brother Billy's disappearance. When a young man walks into her group, he looks familiar and talks about the trauma of his friend's disappearance in 1983. Could Billy still be alive after all this time Needing to know the truth, Veronica goes home - to the place where her life started to fall apart.But is she really prepared for the answers that wait for her there.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - BOOK 4 IN THE BALLANTYNE SERIES, BY INTERNATIONAL SENSATION WILBUR SMITH'Best historical novelist' - Stephen King 'A master storyteller' - Sunday Times 'Wilbur Smith is one of those benchmarks against whom others are compared' - The Times 'No one does adventure quite like Smith' - Daily MirrorA FAMILY'S PAST. A COUNTRY'S FUTURE. Bestselling author Craig Mellow is tired of fame and wants only to return to his family's old home in Zimbabwe. When the World Bank recruits Craig to investigate ivory poaching and corruption it is the opportunity he so desperately craves to return. Under the guise of writing a new book on Africa, Mellow returns to his family's old ranch, Rholands, accompanied by beautiful young photographer Sally-Anne Jay. Although it's now derelict, Craig wants to rebuild and turn Rholands into a tourist safari, but he finds his way unexpectedly blocked by his old friend, now government minister, Tungata Zebiwe. With the corrupt government blocking his plans and new conflict on the horizon, Craig and Sally must fight not only for their lives, but for the very future of a country. The fourth book in the epic Ballantyne Series and the final instalment in the first sequence.Join a new generation of Ballantynes in Book 5 of the Ballantyne series, The Triumph of the Sun, available now.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -When an eccentric widow claims she is being stalked by her former lodger, Detective Jack Warr is the only person who believes her wild claims.Days later, she is found brutally murdered in her home.When the investigation uncovers an international drugs operation on the widow's property, the case grows even more complex. And as the hunt for the widow's lodger hits dead end after dead end, it seems that the prime suspect has vanished without a trace.To find answers, Jack must decide how far is he willing to go - and what he is willing to risk - in his search for justice. Because if he crosses the line of the law, one wrong move could cost him everything . . . 448 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Summer 2017Meet Robin Wilde!You'll make a friend for life.And she'll take you on a journey you'll never forget .Uplifting. Empowering. Completely enchanting. Louise Pentland's debut novel is coming. 400 pp. Englisch.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Jacket by Iker Ayestaran (illustrator). 1st Edition. First edition, first impression with full number line. Some slight edge wear to top and bottom of jacket and spine, slight lean, top corners slightly bruised, not price clipped (£12.99), no inscriptions, internally clean and tight, overall a vg copy. 314pp, illustrated endpapers. The morning after a dinner party at Windsor Castle, eighty nine year old Queen Elizabeth is shocked to discover that one of her guests has been found murdered in his room, with a rope around his neck. When the police begin to suspect her loyal servants, Her Majesty knows they are looking in the wrong place. For the Queen has been living an extraordinary double life ever since her coronation. Away from the public eye, she has a brilliant knack for solving crimes. With her household's happiness on the line, her secret must not get out. Can the Queen and her trusted secretary Rozie catch the killer, without getting caught themselves? Vol 1 in a projected series.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -An utterly gripping thriller perfect for fans of Dan Brown, Michael Crichton and Stephen King. The Anomaly will leave you breathless until the final page has been turned . . . THEY SOUGHT THE TRUTH A team of explorers seek ancient treasures, hidden in a secret cave.At first it seems they will return empty handed. Then their luck turns. THEY FOUND A NIGHTMARE But the team's elation is short-lived as they become trapped there in the dark, with little possibility of escape.Then events take an even more terrifying turn. For not all secrets are meant to be found . . . ' Gripping, exciting, page-turning fun . I suspect Michael Crichton would have been happy to put his name to it' John Connolly' Crackles with claustrophobic tension that had me holding my breath. Sharp dialogue, a dizzying central plot, and a real sense of dread throughout, I couldn't sleep until I'd finished reading, and then I couldn't sleep just thinking about it. I loved it' Sarah Pinborough, bestselling author of BEHIND HER EYES'Brilliant. Thrilling, tense, dark, funny. Michael Crichton meets Indiana Jones' C. J. Tudor, author of THE CHALK MAN ' Smart, scary and beautifully written - a thriller filled equally with shivers and real heart. I absolutely loved it' Steve Mosby'This is my kind of book. The suspense mounts slowly. slowly. Then the horror lingers for a long, long time ' R. L. Stine'Strap in for a break-neck, claustrophobic ride - The Anomaly is dark and deadly ' James Swallow'If you enjoy being scared witless, this is the book for you. A deftly written thriller that will give you second thoughts about turning out the lights' David Jackson' A taut, take-no-prisoners thriller , lean and fast as an express train. Make no mistake: The Anomaly is the real deal ' Lincoln Child , Number 1 New York Times Bestseller'I LOVED The Anomaly . The most exciting, unputdownable book I've read in a long time ' Mark Edwards' Brilliant . A thrilling, horrifying, gripping page turner that you want to race through but at the same time don't want to end because you're enjoying it so much. Like Michael Crichton had written The Descent ' Martyn Waites 'Michael Crichton meets Stephen King' is what was promised - and boy, does it deliver' Simon Lelic, author of RUPTURE and THE HOUSE 352 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -From the Sunday Times bestselling author of NOMAD and EXILE comes Marc Dane's most terrifying case yet.A terrible threat from the depths of the dark net.A devastating betrayal at the heart of a covert strike force.A deadly pursuit across a digital battlefield.A ruthless terrorist fuelled by revenge.As devastating attacks unfold across the globe, Marc Dane must call on all his skills and ingenuity to track down the mysterious figure behind it all - a faceless criminal known only as 'Madrigal'.Before they plunge the world into war . . .Praise for the Marc Dane series:' Unputdownable . A must-read ' Wilbur Smith' Britain's answer to Jason Bourne ' Daily Mail'An ultra fast paced , worldwide chase to stop a madman, while leaving the reader breathless ' Choice ' Explosive ' Irish Examiner'This is edge of the seat stuff that is terrifyingly real in places' Closer ' A killer of a thriller ' Weekend Sport 432 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Wild mustangs are difficult to rope, their lead stallion wary and protective of his herd. To capture that special stallion takes time. He is separated, roped, and lead back to the ranch. Once tamed, he is sent back into the wild. And before long, he will lead the entire herd back to the ranch.He is given the name 'Judas Horse'.When Detective Jack Warr identifies an informer, the terrified man begins to give details of a massive robbery planned by a team of unscrupulous and dangerous men.These men have already orchestrated many audacious robberies, leaving terrified victims in their wake. And they have already killed to get what they want.Detective Jack Warr and his team must use their informant as a 'Judas Horse' to draw in the unsuspecting robbers, so that they go ahead with the planned robbery. However, one false move, and more blood will be spilled . . . 320 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -The standout new novel by acclaimed author Ayisha Malik - perfect for fans of The Casual Vacancy , The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and Middle England .Everyone has a place they call home. But who gets to decide where you belong For years Bilal Hasham and his wife Mariam have lived contented, quiet lives in the sleepy rural village of Babbel's End. Now all that is about to change.On her deathbed, Bilal's mother reaches for his hand. Instead of whispering her final prayers, she gives him a task: build a mosque in his country village.Mariam is horrified by Bilal's plan. His friends and neighbours are unnerved. As outrage sweeps Babbel's End, battle lines are drawn. His mother's dying wish reveals deeper divisions in their village than Bilal had ever imagined.Soon Bilal is forced to choose between community and identity, between faith and friendship, between honouring his beloved mother's last wish and preserving what is held dear in the place that he calls home. 464 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Theo Jennings is a young auctioneer at the Thoroughbred sales ring in Newmarket. The October yearling sales are where the big money exchanges hands in frenzied auctions: millions of Guineas paid for horses that are as yet unnamed, untested, and have never taken a step on the track. It's the greatest gamble in all of horseracing, and one that can end in ruin. Theo has just made the biggest sale of his life, when he overhears a secret conversation between the two bidders - can they really have colluded to fix the price of his big sale When that same horse is found dead the next morning, he has no choice but to investigate, even against the wishes of his boss. But the more he uncovers, the less he can trust the people around him. The higher the stakes, the greater the risk. And in the bloodstock game, the ultimate price can be murder. 400 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -For readers of Bernard Cornwell, Ben Kane, Simon Scarrow and Conn Iggulden, this is a thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat.A lone figure stands silhouetted atop the Mausoleum of Hadrian. Behind him, the sun is setting over the centre of the known world. Far below, the river is in full flood. The City of Rome lies spread out before him on the far bank.Footsteps pound up the stairs. He's been set up. An enemy is closing in; he is cornered. He jumps.Bruised and battered, he crawls out of the raging river. He is alone and unarmed, without money or friends, trapped in a deadly conspiracy at the heart of the Empire. The City Watch has orders to take him alive; other, more sinister, forces want him dead. As the day dies, he realises he has only 24 hours to expose the conspirators, and save the leader of the world. If the Emperor dies, chaos and violence will ensue. If the Emperor dies, every single person he loves will die.He must run, bluff, hide and fight his way across the Seven Hills.He must reach the Colosseum, and the Emperor.He must make it to The Last Hour.Praise for The Last Hour :'Relentless, brutal, brilliant, this is Jack Reacher in ancient Rome' Ben Kane 'A cracking tale. More twists and turns than the Tiber itself' Rory Clements 'Cracking, page-turning stuff' James Swallow 'Grabbed me from the start. I loved it' Donna Leon Praise for Harry Sidebottom:'Makes you feel as though you are there' Bettany Hughes, The Times 'Harry Sidebottom's epic tale starts with a chilling assassination and goes on, and up, from there' Mary Beard'An amazing story of bloodlust, ruthless ambition and revenge' Kate Saunders, The Times 'An extraordinarily vivid take on the ancient world. Think of The Killing crossed with Andy McNab crossed with Mary Beard, and you're there' David Sexton, Evening Standard 'Ancient Rome has long been a favourite destination for writers of historical military fiction. Much the best of them is Harry Sidebottom' Sunday Times 'Swashbuckling as well as bloody, yet curiously plausible . a real gift for summoning up a sense of place' Times Literary Supplement 'The best sort of red-blooded historical fiction - solidly based on a profound understanding of what it meant to be alive in a particular time and place' Andrew Taylor'Absorbing, rich in detail and brilliant' The Times 352 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -From the Sunday Times bestselling author of NOMAD and EXILE , things are about to go viral for Marc Dane in his most dangerous adventure yet . . .A ruthless far-right terrorist is broken out of captivityA mysterious bio-scientist with a terrible secret is abductedA lethal contagion threatens millions of lives across Europe and the Middle EastEx-MI6 officer Marc Dane faces a deadly challenge against all odds, to stop a devastating attack before a new kind of weapon is unleashed . . .Praise for the Marc Dane series:' Unputdownable . A must-read ' Wilbur Smith' Britain's answer to Jason Bourne ' Daily Mail'An ultra fast paced , worldwide chase to stop a madman, while leaving the reader breathless ' Choice ' Explosive ' Irish Examiner'This is edge of the seat stuff that is terrifyingly real in places' Closer ' A killer of a thriller ' Weekend SportEdit 448 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -WELCOME TO THE DARK HEART OF CORNWALL . . .'One of the very best crime writers we have' Mark Billingham'A chilling tale' Lee Child'Great stuff' Mick Herron 'Full of menace and secrets' Tom Wood 'Martyn Waites is already crime fiction royalty . . . I bloody loved this book' Steve CavanaghHe was running from his past.She was running from her future.Sometimes helping a stranger is the last thing you should do . . .The Cornish village of St Petroc is the sort of place where people come to hide. Tom Killgannon is one such person. An ex-undercover cop, Tom is in the Witness Protection Programme hiding from some very violent people and St Petroc's offers him a chance to live a safe and quiet life.Until he meets Lila. Lila is a seventeen-year-old runaway. When she breaks into Tom's house she takes more than just his money. His wallet holds everything about his new identity. He also knows that Lila is in danger from the travellers' commune she's been living at. Something sinister has been going on there and Lila knows more than she realises.But to find her he risks not only giving away his location to the gangs he's in hiding from, but also becoming a target for whoever is hunting Lila. 400 pp. Englisch.