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  Revenge Pact The: An utterly...

  Liz Mistry

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  'A violent and dark addition to the series' The Sun 
  'A complex and expertly crafted thriller.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'Breathtakingly brilliant' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  TWO DEATHS 
  Tommy and Markie Jones are discovered dead at the side of a road in Scotland. 
  TWO RIVAL GANGS 
  Detectives Jazzy Solanki and Annie McQueen are on the scene where the bodies are identified as the nephews of Loanie Gibbs, head of a notable Edinburgh gang. 
  The turf war between the gangs of Glasgow and Edinburgh has existed for years, but these murders signal an escalation in violence. 
  ONE UNFORGIVABLE BETRAYAL 
  As the investigation unfolds, there’s suspicion about a leak within the police force, and to her dismay Jazzy is asked to keep a watchful eye on someone close to her. With distrust on all sides, can the pair uncover the truth before the body count mounts even more? 
  'A violent and dark addition to the series.' The Sun  
  Don't miss the next instalment in the Solanki and McQueen Crime Series, perfect for fans of Stuart MacBride, Val McDermid and Marion Todd.Praise for Liz Mistry: 
  'Page-turning and chilling' The Sun 
  'Riveting' The Post 
  'The story was full of twists and was intense and immersive. A fantastic start to an intriguing new series’ Angela Marsons 
  ‘A harrowing and suspenseful page turner that perfectly encapsulates “Northern Noir”. This is how a police procedural is done’ Nadine Matheson 
  'Packed with humour and grit, The Revenge Pact is a fantastic thriller told at a breakneck pace. Liz Mistry is fast becoming one of my favourite authors, and the Jazz Queens might just be my favourite new detective duo' Tom Mead 
  ‘Northern Noir doesn't get much better than this! Gripping from start to finish, this is a superb story.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Wow, wow, wow Liz Mistry certainly knows how to engage and entertain her readers through her writing. I absolutely loved this book and devoured it in less than two days…’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Liz Mistry has done it again. This latest book in her series has it all, mystery, suspense, and thriller. Captivating from the start.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘This was a perfect police procedural book, with everything going for it… The storyline was exciting from the start and the characterisation spot on.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  In the sequel to the thrilling novel, The Revenge Pact, the sleuths are back, delving deeper into the world of crime and gang rivalry. This work of fiction is a final testament to Liz Mistry's ability to weave a captivating story. 
  For fans of Ed James (The Turning of our Bones), Nick Louth (The Two Deaths of Ruth Lyle), Andrew Raymond (The Bonnie Dead), Cheryl Rees-Price (Winter's Cry), and David J. Gatward (Grimm Up North). 
  HarperCollins 2024

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  Death in Shanghai

  M J Lee

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  Shanghai, 1928. The body of a blonde is washed up on the Beach of Dead Babies, in the heart of the smog-filled city. Seemingly a suicide, a closer inspection reveals a darker motive: the corpse has been weighed down, it’s lower half mutilated…and the Chinese character for ‘justice’ carved into the chest. 
  The moment Inspector Danilov lays eyes on the dismembered body, he realises that he has an exceptional case on his hands. And when the first body is followed by another, and another, each displaying a new, bloody message, he has no option but face the truth. He is dealing with the worst kind of criminal; someone determined, twisted…and vengeful. 
  Someone who must be caught….whatever the cost. 
  Death in Shanghai is the first novel in M J Lee’s Inspector Danilov series, perfect for fans of Philip Kerr. 
  In Death in Shanghai, M J Lee delivers a historical thriller that is both literary and suspenseful. The private investigators in this mystery fiction are on the trail of a vengeful criminal, making it one of the top detective novels of the year. 
  For fans of Lj Ross (Death Rocks), M S Morris (Beneath Cold Earth), Nathan Dylan Goodwin (The Foundlings), Jd Kirk (A Killer of Influence), and J M Dalgliesh (When Death Calls).

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  Roughneck

  Jim Thompson

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  By the time Jim Thompson was sixteen years old, he had been a newspaper boy, a burlesque show hawker, a plumber's helper, a comedian in two-reel pictures, a night bellboy in a luxury hotel and over a dozen other occupations. By the time he was eighteen, he was driving across America in a broken-down Ford without a penny to his name and his mother and his kid sister Freddie in tow, looking for just one more paycheck to keep them all alive.A bittersweet comedy of a hard-won American life, ROUGHNECK chronicles the many jobs, near-criminal escapades, and downright unlawful grifts of the man who would become one of crime fiction's most enduring writers, in a larger-than-life literary memoir--or wildly entertaining tall tale--as only Thompson could tell it. Hard times have never sounded so good.

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  From The Silence (A Dirk King...

  Katie Rush

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  This recording has been digitally produced by Katie Rush, using a synthesized version of an audiobook narrator’s voice under license. As infamous paparazzi are picked off one by one, FBI Agent Dirk King must unravel a mystery where every clue is trapped in undeveloped film. In an industry obsessed with uncovering secrets, King must confront his own past to catch the killer.
  
  FROM THE SILENCE (A Dirk King FBI Suspense Thriller—Book 4) is the fourth novel in a new series by mystery and suspense author Katie Rush. The series begins with FROM THE ASHES (Book 1).
  
  A gripping and harrowing thriller featuring a brilliant yet haunted protagonist, the Dirk King series is an enthralling mystery packed with non-stop action, edge-of-your-seat suspense, stunning revelations, and a breakneck pace that will keep you flipping pages late into the night. Fans of Rachel Caine, Robert Dugoni, and Mary Burton are sure to fall in love. 
  
  Future books in the series are also available!

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  The Secret Agent

  Joseph Conrad

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  "The Secret Agent" is a novel written by Joseph Conrad, and published in 1907. The story is set in London in the late nineteenth century and revolves around a group of anarchists and their plot to detonate a bomb at Greenwich Observatory. The novel explores themes such as terrorism, politics, morality, and betrayal. The novel's protagonist is Adolf Verloc, a seemingly unremarkable man who owns a small shop selling pornographic materials. However, he is also a secret agent working for an unnamed foreign embassy. Verloc is tasked with infiltrating a group of anarchists and providing intelligence on their activities. 
  The novel introduces several characters, including Verloc's wife Winnie, her mentally disabled brother Stevie, and the anarchists' leader, known as The Professor. As Verloc becomes more deeply involved with the anarchists, he is torn between his duty to his employer and his loyalty to his new friends. 
   
  The novel takes a critical view of both anarchism and the British intelligence service, questioning the morality of using violence to achieve political ends. The character of The Professor embodies the dark side of anarchism, as he is willing to sacrifice innocent lives for the sake of his political agenda.The novel also explores the complex relationships between the characters. Verloc's marriage to Winnie is strained, and his involvement in the anarchist plot only exacerbates their problems. Stevie is a sympathetic character, and his death at the hands of Verloc is a tragic turning point in the novel. Conrad's writing style is dense and complex, with a strong emphasis on psychological realism. He delves deep into the minds of his characters, exploring their motivations and fears. The novel also features Conrad's signature use of symbolism, with the Greenwich Observatory representing the watchful eye of society, and the bomb representing the destructive power of anarchism.

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  Anonymous Girl An: Book Summary...

  Ava Cross

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  This audiobook is an independent and unofficial overview, created solely for educational and informational purposes. It is not associated with, authorized by, or endorsed by the original author or publisher.
  
   
  When Jessica Farris signs up for a psychological study on ethics and morality, she assumes it will be a quick and anonymous way to earn some extra cash. But as the questions grow more invasive and the sessions more intense, Jessica begins to suspect there’s more to the study—and to the mysterious Dr. Shields—than she was told. Caught in a web of manipulation, secrets, and deceit, Jessica must decide how far she’s willing to go for the truth… and whether she can escape before it’s too late. A gripping psychological thriller where trust is fragile and reality is never quite what it seems.

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