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Below Deck with Murder, the highly-anticipated second novel in the addictive cosy crime series from acclaimed food writer and Masterchef semi-finalist, Orlando Murrin. Worse things happen at sea... Paul Delamare has been roped into accompanying his old friend on a luxury cruise aboard the magnificent superyacht Maldemer. It's all plain sailing until his friend's priceless necklace is stolen, and everyone...

Feisty, forty-something and fearless, Cass Tuplin isn't exactly the Sherlock Holmes type. Yet, as Rusty Bore's peer-appointed private investigator, she just can't seem to avoid ending up in hot water. For Cass Tuplin, proprietor of the Rusty Bore Takeaway (and definitely not an unlicensed private investigator), it's weird enough that her neighbour Vern's somehow acquired a lady friend. But then...

Alan Carter's books have been awarded the Ned Kelly Award for Best First Fiction. The Nick Chester series won the Ngaio Marsh Award for Best Crime Fiction. Getting Warmer brings Cato Kwong back to Boom Town and back on a real case—the unsolved mystery of a missing fifteen-year-old girl. But it's midsummer in the city of millionaires, and it's not...

A dangerous high-stakes mystery is afoot. Unlicensed, and unlikely, detective Cass Tuplin is on the case. It's a mostly normal Friday evening in the Rusty Bore Takeaway. Cass Tuplin's cleaning down the grill when her glamorous sister Helen walks in, all bones in an Italian-weave suit and the kind of state that calls for the full comfort—double bacon cheeseburger with...

Winner of the inaugural ASA/HQ Commercial Fiction Prize. The twists keep piling up in this fun and distinctively Australian debut mystery, perfect for readers of The Thursday Murder Club and Janet Evanovich. Brick Brown has problems: she hates her day job, and her beloved Uncle Baz has gone missing. Although a bartender by trade, Brick Brown has finagled herself a...

Bad to Worse is the second book in the Richard Worse series. The world's most intelligent intelligence analyst must discover the connection between a mysterious plane crash and some indecipherable hieroglyphs on a cave wall – or die trying. In Dante, Arizona, in 1877, two outlaws from the Mortiss family demand a loaf of bread from Tom Worse, the town...

A propulsive page-turning thriller following the hit reality TV show Garden State Goddesses where secrets are uncovered, intense rivalries surface, and a startling murder propels a producer on a riveting quest for the truth. On this season of Garden State Goddesses: Getting canceled means getting killed. When Hope Bennett marries Carmela’s brother, Leo, she becomes not only a Fontana, but...

A crew is staying at Richard's B&B while filming at a nearby chateau. But when a beloved actor suddenly dies, Richard and Valerie go undercover to discover whether his death was really an accident. From the bestselling author of Death and Croissants and Death and Fromage comes a murder mystery perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Julia Chapman, or MC...

‘COSY CRIME AT ITS FINEST!’ JANICE HALLETT Dead Tired by Kat Ailes follows Alice, who has made the most of her maternity leave, becoming simultaneously a proud mum (well, a mum, at least) and an accidental amateur sleuth. With her son, Jack, fast approaching his first birthday, she is keen to continue to keep him alive and maybe finally catch...

Drag isn't just dramatic. It's deadly... Meet Misty Divine, drag queen turned amateur sleuth in 2025's most glamorous murder mystery debut. By day, shy accountant Joe hides behind their desk and plays by the rules. By night, Joe takes to the stage as Misty Divine, a star of the London drag scene. But when Misty's mentor, Lady Lady, is found...

A solid gold revival of the golden age whodunnit, with a delicious Danish twist - JANICE HALLETT A love letter to the classic country house murder mystery - J.M. HALL Wonderfully descriptive and loaded with atmosphere - IAN MOORE A snowstorm. A country house. Old friends reunited. It's going to be murder... Torben Helle - art historian, Danish expat and...

When Corie Geller asked her parents to move from their apartment into the suburban McMansion she shares with her husband and teenage daughter, she assumed they'd fit right in with the placid life she'd opted for when she left the FBI. But then her retired NYPD detective father gets a call from academic April Brown—one of the victims of a...

She loved writing the perfect murder mystery, but she never wanted to be written into one... Just as amateur sleuth Jen gets to work on her next book, the owner of the town’s rival bookstore is found murdered. Suspicions quickly turn to Jen, and she is forced to get back to sleuthing to clear her own name. To make matters...

Forty years ago, Steven Smith found a copy of a famous children's book by disgraced author Edith Twyford, full of strange markings and annotations. Wanting to know more, he took it to his English teacher Miss Iles, not realising the chain of events that he was setting in motion. Miss Iles became convinced that the book was the key to...

"What we are looking for - aside from the stolen plutonium, Mrs Pollifax - is evil in its purest form." A Palm for Mrs Pollifax follows Emily Pollifax as she leads a very full life: garden club, karate, yoga - and a little spying now and then. This time, the CIA sends her to a famous Swiss health resort where...

Sweetpea TV series starring Ella Purnell now on Sky Atlantic! Everyone’s favourite serial killer is back, and she’s more unpredictable than ever… Readers LOVE Thorn In My Side ‘Perfect for fans of a snarky narrative’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I absolutely loved it’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sometimes, you can be your own worst enemy… Rhiannon Lewis thought she finally had it...

HUSTLERS meets BIG LITTLE LIES in the heist of the summer... A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ‘Propulsive and captivating’ Vogue ‘Darkly comedic’ Daily Mail Meet Ava: rule-abiding lawyer who has ticked all of life’s boxes. She’s married to a successful surgeon and has just taken an indefinite career break to raise her adorable toddler. A picture-perfect life. Meet Winnie: Ava’s...

It was never supposed to be murder... Pensioner Felix Pink is about to find out that it's never too late for life to go horribly wrong. Perfect for fans of Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club, this is the page-turning, twisty, and often hilarious new crime novel from bestselling author Belinda Bauer. 'Quirky, charming, intensely human, important... and very suspenseful....

Has DCI Jack Logan finally met his match? When a blood-soaked old man is spotted wandering through a sleepy fishing village in the far north of Scotland, his neighbours think he's been in an accident. Until he leads them to his home, and to the mutilated remains of his late wife. It is the first murder that the remote Highland...

How many more will die? When the body of a teenager is discovered near Eilean Donan Castle several months after she disappeared, DCI Jack Logan and his team journey across the Highlands to investigate. As they start to unpick the young woman's life, the secrets and lies they expose soon threaten to tear the small, rural community apart. But, when...

Some scars don’t heal. Some killers don’t forget. Life has been good for DCI Jack Logan lately. Happily settled down with the woman of his dreams and a dog he begrudgingly tolerates, things are finally going Jack's way. All that is about to change. When a murderer on a misguided revenge mission begins picking off victims on the streets of...

It's 1964 in the tiny town of Eastport, Maine, and Billy McCadie is bored to death. She's surrounded by Jell-O salads and dull people with more etiquette than sense, with absolutely no sign of the intrigue or romance that fill the pages of her beloved novel collection. That is, until an engagement ring and cryptic love letter turn up, addressed...

CAN YOU CATCH THE KILLER AND SURVIVE ENGLAND'S DEADLIEST COUNTY? Could You Survive Midsomer? – A Winter's Murder follows the hugely popular Could You Survive Midsomer?, bringing a winter twist to the detective narrative. Halloween in the beautiful county of Midsomer takes a nasty turn when Sara McLower answers the door, only to meet her end by a pumpkin. The...

The fourth book in the record-breaking Thursday Murder Club series from British national treasure Richard Osman. Shocking news reaches the Thursday Murder Club. An old friend in the antiques business has been killed, and a dangerous package he was protecting has gone missing. As the gang springs into action, they encounter art forgers, online fraudsters, and drug dealers, as well...

A Town Called Treachery by Mitch Jennings is a gripping tale that intertwines the lives of a burnt-out journalist, a neglected boy, and a small town brimming with secrets. The story begins with Stuart Dryden, a journalist who has taken a job at the local newspaper in Treachery, a quiet and seemingly unremarkable town. He’s nursing old wounds and battling...

Meet two sleuths from a sleepy Yorkshire village as they investigate murders and discover the secrets behind the twitching curtains. Date with Death is the first cosy crime novel in Julia Chapman's Dales Detective series, perfect for fans of Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club and M. C. Beaton. Samson O'Brien has been dismissed from the police force, and returns...

Six Tails at Midnight by Mandy Morton takes you on a delightful feline adventure. Join Hettie, Tilly, Bruiser, and the Butter sisters as they set out across the snowy fens to spend Christmas at The Fishgutter's Arms. Snowed in with no hope of rescue, they find themselves sharing the holiday with some unwanted guests. Will the ghosts of Christmas Past...

When Birdy Benton turns up dead under the Camden-sur-Mer Christmas tree, members of the posh California retirement community are shocked by this unexpected holiday event. Despite their sadness, resident sleuths Angela and Caledonia see it as a golden opportunity to help their old friend Lieutenant Martinez investigate. How could poor Birdy have been murdered in plain view of the lobby...

The Salmon of Doubt is Douglas Adams's indispensable guide to life, the universe and everything. It includes short stories and eleven chapters of a Dirk Gently novel that Douglas Adams was working on at the time of his death, and features an introduction by Stephen Fry. This sublime collection dips into the wit and wisdom of the man behind The...

Home is where the horror is… Jilted thriller writer Lady Violet Thorn has withdrawn to the Suffolk market town of Montford with two servants and her leading character, the adventuress Ruby Gibson, for company. Violet’s peace is disturbed when a stranger asks her for help, claiming that a friend is being kept prisoner in her own home. Her visitor seems...

All Naya and Jake want is their own home. That's not too much to ask, right? 'Shot with dark humour … an unexpected but highly relatable story that captures the housing crisis in all its messiness' Stylist ‘A wildly original, darkly funny love story about desperation, house prices, and making terrible decisions together. Most Wanted is criminally good’ Steve Jones...

A zillenial Gone Girl... Acerbic, darkly feminine and very funny NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW Hilarious and addictive DAILY MAIL A must-read... With tart prose that tastes like sour candy, Kirsten King's debut is a home run MARIE CLAIRE Lillian is having a great time with Henry: he's charming, well-educated, and exactly the kind of guy she'd like to end...

Reader love R. O. Thorp's murder mysteries: 'Think Christie but funnier, with more heart.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Fast-paced, funny and full of intrigue. Loved every minute of it and can't wait for the next one!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Scientist Finn Blanchard is trying not to think about murder. The university administrator Nina Hussar may have fallen to her death down stairs she'd used for...

Pantomime season has arrived in the brand new hilarious cozy murder mystery from Fiona Leitch. Murder and mayhem are rarely this enjoyable. Another fantastic entry in this brilliant series that solidifies Leitch as one of the very best and funniest writers around. — Jonathan Whitelaw A wonderful seasonal romp. — Ian Moore It’s Christmas in Penstowan, and local amateur dramatics...

Chocks away! as our feline detectives investigate some sticky situations at the local chocolate factory in Catberry-on-the-Brink. Up at the Manor House, the family is at war as dark secrets are uncovered in The Tabby in Black chocolate selection box. Will Hettie and Tilly manage to reach the bottom layer before a murderer strikes? Did Horace Catberry really choke on...

What would you do if you thought your (curiously compelling) coworker was getting away with murder? Dolores dela Cruz has been dying to spot one in the wild, and he fits the mould perfectly: strangler gloves, calculated charm, dashing good looks that give a leg up in any field ... including fields of unmarked graves. The new office temp is...

Tragedy strikes Minnie Ward's beloved Variety Palace Theatre when a man is found dead in suspicious circumstances. Along with private detective Albert Easterbrook, she investigates. The trail leads them from the streets of London to a grand country house in the Suffolk countryside, home of the shadowy Spirit Sisterhood, who promise their clients an audience with the deceased. Minnie isn't...

Saint-Sauver, home to Richard Ainsworth and Valérie d'Orçay's detective agency, is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its town twinning with Anglethorp Spa in Lincolnshire. Events are planned, including a huge brocante, street parties, and the centrepiece: an exhibition boules tournament between the two towns and a team of international boules all-stars. Everything is going well; the sun shines, the wine...

Inspector Henry Tibbett is taking a much-needed holiday from his job at Scotland Yard with his wife Emmy. Headed for a spot of skiing in the Italian Dolomites and some first-class people-watching, Tibbett's worries blissfully melt away. That is, until a fellow guest who boards the ski lift alive at the top of the mountain is found dead when the...

The Top 3 Sunday Times bestselling author NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES starring Samantha Bond, Jo Martin, and Cara Horgan. Season 3 coming in 2026! 'Another joyfully ingenious caper from the master of the game, with one of the most satisfying endings I’ve read in a long time' Louise Candlish, Sunday Times bestselling author ‘Smart, funny, and packed with twists,...

'Been reading this on m'olidays. It's perfectly ridiculous & also v funny...' DAWN FRENCH Curtain Call to Murder positively explodes with the double-entendres and vicious wit that has become his trademark. DAILY EXPRESS 'Utterly hilarious & thrillingly disgusting' MIRIAM MARGOYLES A murder on stage. A cast full of suspects. Can dresser Jayne unravel the mystery? It is opening night at...

‘A sparklingly delicious confection to satisfy the mystery reader’s appetite’ Helena Dixon, bestselling author of the Miss Underhay Mysteries A PINCH OF PARANOIA It’s three days before Christmas, and detective-turned-chef Jodie ‘Nosey’ Parker is drafted in to cater a charity event run by a notorious millionaire at a 13th-century abbey on Bodmin Moor. A DASH OF DECEPTION Things get more...

Death and Boules by Ian Moore brings readers back to Saint-Sauver, home to Richard Ainsworth and Valérie d'Orçay's detective agency. The town is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its twinning with Anglethorp Spa in Lincolnshire. Celebrations include a huge brocante, street parties, and, as the centrepiece, an exhibition boules tournament featuring teams from the two towns and international boules all-stars....

'A must-read . . . Once you hop on this wild ride of a novel, you won't want to get off . . . With tart prose that tastes like sour candy, Kirsten King's debut is a home run' MARIE CLAIRE 'I adored this deliciously acidic, addictive novel' EMMA VAN STRAATEN, Women's Prize Discoveries-winning author of THIS IMMACULATE BODY 'Wild,...

The first in a mystery series from the much-loved Irish actor, writer and comedian, for readers who enjoy the warmth of Graham Norton and the mystery of Death in Paradise, all wrapped up in one small Irish town. When beloved celebrity gardener Finn O’Leary returns to his hometown of Abbeyford in Ireland to care for his ageing mother, he is...

‘Oozes charm, wit and bloody murder’ JONATHAN WHITELAW, author of The Bingo Hall Detectives ‘Beautifully unguessable ... bursting with life ... brilliant!’ ALEX HAY, author of The Housekeepers Audrey Brooks loves people. She even loves clearing up their messes - which is lucky, as she works as a cleaner. The only thing more satisfying than making a new acquaintance smile...

A Murder in Eight Cocktails is a deliciously smart murder mystery from the author of This is Not A Game. Perfect for fans of Janice Hallett and Richard Osman. Mix one old flame with a splash of suspicion for the perfect... murder. In the seaside haven of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Willa Keane's marriage is in a rut. As a retired interior-designer-turned-influencer, she's...

Included in THE TIMES Best Historical Fiction Books of 2025: 'A lively new perspective on a grimly familiar tale'The world's most famous unsolved serial killer mystery, told from the perspective of a gang of women. 'A fresh and captivating retelling of the Jack the Ripper mystery, brimming with authentic historical detail and well-drawn, sympathetic characters. A must-read for lovers of...

Hiding out in the Caribbean until the heat dies down from his last job, X is thinking it's time to ditch the resort life and calls up his old friend Morty to plot his return to London. But he's hardly stepped off the plane when his associates, Sonny King and Roy 'Twitchy' Burns, get on the wrong side of a...

The No. 2 Feline Detective Agency begins with Hettie Bagshot taking on her first thrilling case. Having just launched the agency, she finds herself embroiled in a mystery that's more than any cat could chew. Furcross, a retirement home for senior cats, is dealing with a disturbing situation: a spate of bodysnatching incidents, where three former residents have been taken...

Having your name in lights can be murder... Stewart 'Hoagy' Hoag hasn't written any fiction since writer's block struck him after his hit debut novel. He's been reduced to ghostwriting celebrity memoirs, but his latest project has him diving back into the literary world in a way he never imagined. Nikki Dymtryk is Hollywood's hottest reality TV star, known for...

King of One More Chapter - JOANNA CANNON Master of the unputdownable thriller - MICHAEL WOOD No good deed goes unpunished. Elliott has never thought of himself as a hero. Until one dark night, he meets Rebecca, a scared and vulnerable young woman who needs his help. There's a man harassing her, following her; would he mind pretending to be...

Murder in the Dressing Room by Holly Stars introduces a world where drag queens aren't just dramatic—they're deadly... Meet Misty Divine, a drag queen turned amateur sleuth in a stand-out new murder mystery. By day, shy accountant Joe hides behind their desk and plays by the rules. By night, Joe takes to the stage as Misty Divine, a star of...

When a beautiful staff member at a luxurious California boot camp is found brutally murdered, the owner pleads with the plucky senior sleuths, Angela Benbow and Caledonia Wingate, to investigate. Angela and Caledonia quickly join the party at The Time-Out Inn to check out their fellow guests: nice ladies on the surface, but beneath one of those mud-packs lurks a...

Canon Daniel Clement has suffered a secret humiliation and to recover takes respite at the monastery where he was a novice. But the monastery doesn't allow the break he needs, for tensions are building there too. There is a death at the monastery, and Daniel thinks it might be murder. Meanwhile back at Champton, Daniel is the subject of village...

This deliciously funny first in a new series of country house murder mysteries is full of 1920s flavour and introduces feisty dressmaker Jemima Flowerday. Jemima Flowerday combines her skills as a dressmaker and sleuth to solve crimes in the crumbling stately homes of 1920s Britain. 'A brilliant cosy mystery and a fantastic introduction to what is promising to be an...

A dark theatrical comedy about the vexed and violent relationship between Britain and Ireland, from twice Booker-shortlisted author Patrick McCabe. It's the summer of Brexit, and in a seedy hotel room on the South Coast of England, Chenevix Meredith finds his old comrade Henry Plumm murdered in the bathtub. Piecing together their shared history, Meredith looks back at the years...

Death and Croissants by Ian Moore introduces us to Richard, a middle-aged Englishman running a B&B in the fictional Val de Follet in the Loire Valley. Nothing ever happens to Richard, and really, that's the way he likes it. One day, however, one of his older guests disappears, leaving behind a bloody handprint on the wallpaper. Another guest, the exotic...

She wrote for a living. But who wanted her dead? When bestselling author Annie Morrissey is found dead, her daughter Niamh knows in her gut it’s no accident – even if the case needs a good edit. The village is strangely uneventful. The suspects are suspiciously normal. The leads quickly turn into dead ends… But when Annie’s final manuscript lands...

On the surface, Richard Ainsworth has life where he wants it. Middle-aged navel gazing and Olympic levels of procrastination are exactly what rural life in France should be about. Then crisis hits his posh B&B when redoubtable housekeeper, Madame Tablier, is accused of murder. Even more surprisingly, it's the murder of a former fiancé, turned brother-in-law. None of which the...

An immersive and really satisfying mystery – Faith Martin As an iced drink in a heatwave ... These characters and their families feel like old friends. A fantastic addition to the series. – Fiona Leitch Retired schoolteachers and amateur sleuths Liz, Pat, and Thelma have a brand-new mystery to solve in this wonderfully witty cosy mystery. Retired schoolteachers Pat, Liz,...

As All Hallows' Eve approaches, Hettie Bagshot of The No. 2 Feline Detective Agency has more than just a ghost and a warlock tart on her plate. Upon discovering the body of Mavis Spitforce, Hettie and her trusty sidekick Tilly set out to investigate an old crime and a spate of new murders. Why was Mavis Spitforce dressed for Halloween?...

The Cat Who Cracked a Cold Case by L T Shearer is a charming cosy crime read for fans of Richard Osman and S. J. Bennett. A crime gone unsolved for five years . . . The life of Lulu Lewis, a retired police detective, took an unforgettable turn when Conrad first introduced himself to her. Unforgettable because: a) Conrad...

The latest book in the bestselling prequel series, starring R. D. Wingfield's unforgettable creation Jack Frost - younger, greener, and just as uncouth. When art dealer Ivan Fielding is found dead of a heart attack in his home, surrounded by the treasures he's collected all his life, it doesn't initially seem like a case for Detective Inspector Frost and the...

Down Under's funniest detectives shoot from the lip with a wit as dry as their martinis — Kathy Lette A brand new mystery featuring Nick and La Contessa, the beloved characters from Matthew Benns' smash hit nationwide newspaper serial. Time for a martini, darling? Wise-cracking, cocktail-swilling detective duo Nick Moore and his glamorous Italian wife, La Contessa, receive a last-minute...

The new cosy crime novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author. NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES starring Samantha Bond, Jo Martin, and Cara Horgan. Season 3 coming in 2026! ‘Step aboard for another sparkling Marlow Murder Club yarn … The best thing since Jerome K Jerome!’ Orlando Murrin, author of Knife Skills for Beginners Verity Beresford is worried about her...

An immersive and really satisfying mystery – Faith Martin As refreshing as an iced drink in a heatwave... These characters and their families feel like old friends. A fantastic addition to the series. – Fiona Leitch Retired schoolteachers and amateur sleuths Liz, Pat, and Thelma have a brand-new mystery to solve in this wonderfully witty cosy mystery. Retired schoolteachers Pat,...

There's no place like Hollywood. There's no one like The Unforgettable Loretta, Darling. You're Loretta Darling now, welcome to your brand-new flipping life. Dreams don't come true for girls like Loretta, but she won't let that stop her. With her sights set on becoming a make-up artist to the stars, Loretta wangles her way from Lancashire to the bright lights...

The razor-sharp, violent and darkly comic second novel from actor, comedian and writer Ardal O’Hanlon. Dove Connolly is dead. That’s not good for anyone in Tullyanna, never mind Dove. Now his best friend Sharkey is home asking awkward questions about Dove’s death, about the strange graphic novel he left behind, and, most of all, about Sandra. Sandra Mohan. Missing now...

The Mantis Good dad or good assassin? Can he be both? From the internationally bestselling author of Bullet Train - A seemingly ordinary family man tries to juggle his home life with his job as a hitman. Shortlisted for the CWA Dagger Award for Best Thriller Kabuto is an ordinary guy; stressed with work, hassled by his wife, and disrespected...

'Tis the season to solve a murder... This dazzling Golden Age murder mystery is compulsive, atmospheric, and written with Denzil Meyrick's trademark humour and wit. A case shrouded in secrets. It's just before Christmas, 1953. Grasby and Juggers are investigating a puzzling murder in the remote village of Uthley's Bay. A fisherman has been found dead on the beach, with...

On the surface, Richard Ainsworth has life where he wants it. Middle-aged navel gazing and Olympic levels of procrastination are exactly what rural life in France should be about. Then crisis hits his posh B&B when redoubtable housekeeper, Madame Tablier, is accused of murder. Even more surprisingly, it's the murder of a former fiancé, turned brother-in-law. None of which the...

On the surface, Richard Ainsworth has life where he wants it. Middle-aged navel gazing and Olympic levels of procrastination are exactly what rural life in France should be about. Then crisis hits his posh B&B when the redoubtable housekeeper, Madame Tablier, is accused of murder. Even more surprisingly, it's the murder of a former fiancé, turned brother-in-law. None of which...

After accidentally blowing up her husband, can Indigo get back on her four-inch heels? In this madcap debut, One for the Money meets Crazy Rich Asians with a little Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries thrown in. The marriage of Aussie billion-heiress Indigo-Daisy-Violet-Amber Hasluck-Royce-Jones-Bombberg to conscientious reconstructive surgeon Dr Richard Bombberg has come to a spectacular end. In the middle of a...

I loved writing murder mysteries, until I was thrust into the centre of one… It’s Christmas in Riddleton and crime novelist turned amateur sleuth, Jen, is in desperate need of a cosy festive season running the town's local bookstore. But, between trying to drum up business for Ravenous Readers and attempting to finish her latest novel, Jen is totally run...

‘As twisty-turny as a Cornish lane in high summer’ J.M. Hall, author of A Spoonful of Murder ‘A sparklingly delicious confection to satisfy the mystery reader’s appetite’ Helena Dixon, bestselling author of the Miss Underhay Mysteries A Siren’s call… to murder Former Met police officer Jodie ‘Nosey’ Parker is working a trial period as an auxiliary Detective Sergeant with the...

‘A sparklingly delicious confection to satisfy the mystery reader’s appetite’ Helena Dixon, bestselling author of the Miss Underhay Mysteries Jodie ‘Nosey’ Parker is back! When the popular TV baking contest and national institution The Best of British Baking Roadshow rolls into town and sets up camp in the grounds of Boskern House, a historic stately home near Penstowan, former police...

Lucas Davenport and Virgil Flowers join forces on a deadly maritime case like no other . . . An off-duty Coast Guardsman is fishing with his family when he calls in some suspicious behaviour from a nearby boat. The slick craft has stopped to pick up a surfaced diver, who was apparently alone, without his own boat, in the middle...

‘A rural Ben Aaronovitch!’ C. K. McDonnell ‘Fast-paced, entertainingly creepy, laugh-out-loud funny, and genuinely moving’ Michelle Paver Dear reader, you are cordially invited to the strangest wedding of the year . . . It’s May 1941, and the war is in full swing. Yet in the quiet village of Woodville in rural Kent a happy event is on the horizon,...

Fever Beach leads us, in pure Hiaasen-style, into the depths of Florida at its most Floridian: a sun-soaked bastion of right-wing extremism, white power, greed, and corruption. Dale Figgo is the only hate-monger ever to be kicked out of the Proud Boys for being too dumb and incompetent. Now his already messy life is about to get more complicated, thanks...