Publisher: Legorreta
The Thing on the Doorstep by H.P. Lovecraft A chilling story about possession and dark sorcery. The protagonist recounts his friend's descent into madness after marrying a woman with occult ties, leading to eerie body-swapping and the horror of identity loss. Themes of manipulation and arcane power dominate.
Darriby Hall is famous for entertaining busybody aristocrats, tales from distant lands, and a dead body . . . now and then. Lady Darriby-Jones, ever the gracious hostess, welcomes an eclectic mix of aristocrats, eccentrics, and an unexpected scandal or two to her stately home each year at the most wonderful time of the year. This year, the festive mood is shattered when one of her guests is found dead amidst the Christmas crackers and mince pies. Enter DCI "Rude" Manners, a police chief whose investigative methods are as clumsy as a three-legged reindeer. His theory? Arrest the first suspect he stumbles upon and call it a day. But Lady Darriby-Jones knows her guests—and her reputation—demand more than that. Armed with sharp wit, a knack for unearthing secrets, and a few well-placed questions over tea, she dives into a tangle of alibis, hidden grudges, and festive deceptions. Can she crack the case before the real murderer strikes again? Or will this holiday season be her last? Packed with intrigue, humor, and all the charm of a 1920s English countryside Christmas, The Mystery of the Christmas Crackers is a cozy historical mystery you won't want to put down.Show book
A Bestselling Novelist’s book comes back to haunt her. Kayleigh Carter is starting her life over above a coffee shop in Manhattan. She is also the author of the hit thriller My Legal Guardian, in which a “bad boy billionaire” plays Fifty Shades of Grey-style mind games on a female protagonist. She discovers her apartment's previous tenant, a young college girl, went missing—the inspiration for her next thriller. However, someone doesn’t want her found, and she soon attracts a psychopath who is one step ahead of her, leaving messages signed XXX. The deeper Kayleigh delves into the missing girl’s disappearance, the more factors point to her own book. A pointedly thrilling sequence of psychological revelations and an ending you’ll never see coming.Show book
Every brilliant person comes with problems. Even if that brilliant person is a child. At least, it seems that way for Nathan. All he wanted was a perfect family. Is that too much to ask? But instead of a perfect child, he got Cassie. She's a genius, sure, but she's not what he wanted. He doesn't care that she's a virtuoso on the violin or doing college level work at ten. She doesn't speak. Ever. To anyone. And Nathan knows that that means there's something wrong with her. No matter what his wife says, he has to do something about his daughter. He'll do anything to keep up the facade of having a perfect family, even if that means getting rid of Cassie. Someone has to stop him, but how will anyone know what's going on if Cassie can't tell them? Having the perfect family just turned into a matter of life or death.Show book
A high-ranking scientist has been kidnapped, and a secret British intelligence agency has just recruited Deighton’s iconic unnamed protagonist—later christened Harry Palmer—to find out why. His search begins in a grimy Soho club and brings him to the other side of the world. When he ends up amongst the Soviets in Beirut, what seemed a straightforward mission turns into something far more sinister. With its sardonic, cool, working-class hero, Len Deighton’s sensational debut and first bestseller The Ipcress File broke the mold of thriller writing and became the defining novel of 1960s London.Show book
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Highly recommend for your summer reading' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Can one house hold a lifetime of secrets? Corfu, 1930 The moment Thirza Caruthers sets foot on Corfu, memories flood back: the scent of jasmine, the green shutters of her family’s home — and her brother Billy’s tragic disappearance years before. Returning to the Greek house, high above clear blue waters, Thirza tries to escape by immersing herself in painting — and a passionate affair. But as webs of love, envy, and betrayal tighten around the family, buried secrets surface. Is it finally time to uncover the truth about Billy’s vanishing? –––––––––––––––––––– 'The Greek House is absolutely sumptuous. Dinah Jefferies at her best. I devoured every page of this stunning novel with enormous pleasure' Santa Montefiore ‘I was totally absorbed by this page-turning tale of love, loss and heartbreak in a troubled period of Corfu’s history. The island is beautifully evoked, the characters gloriously alive and passionate' Rachel Hore 'A powerful story … the women are strong and complex … this is Dinah Jefferies' best yet' Gill Paul Experience the romance and mystery of the 20th century in The Greek House, a historical fiction by Sunday Times bestselling author, Dinah Jefferies. This latest masterpiece is a top pick for lovers of life stories. For fans of Lucinda Riley (The Seven Sisters), Ann Bennett (The Fortune Teller of Kathmandu), Rachel Wesson (Light Rises), Ella Carey (The Lost Sister of Fifth Avenue), and Rhys Bowen (The Rose Arbor). HarperCollins 2025Show book
Jessica James is back in the saddle in this fast-paced and funny whodunnit. Facing life as an unemployed philosopher, a pair of pocket rockets in Texas Hold 'Em sends her to Italy where she takes a crash course in Art Crimes. She lands an internship with the FBI. But wouldn't you know it. Her new boss is Federal Marshal Lexington Colt. Does sharing an old boyfriend count as a conflict of interest? Jessica and Lexi once again have to team up to catch a killer and solve one of the biggest art heists in history. Grab it now and start the fun.Show book
