Cosy Crime

Glamorous socialite Iris Carr is on her way back to England from a European summer holiday and looking forward to the comforts of home, when she strikes up a conversation with the kindly Miss Froy on the train to Trieste. Irene warms to her companion, and is alarmed when Miss Froy suddenly disappears from the train. Worse still, she is...

LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN’S PRIZE FOR FICTION The darkly comic new novel from the bestselling author of The Portable Veblen ‘Incredibly funny and very moving’ - BELLA MACKIE ‘A blissful novel that I want to give to everyone I love’ - NINA STIBBE ‘Even funnier, even more romantic than McKenzie’s wonderful last’ - KAREN JOY FOWLER Penny Rush has problems....

Give the gift of Christmas early with this deliciously dark Christmas mystery for fans of clever, puzzling crime. The perfect stocking filler. This Christmas, a killer takes family games to a murderous new level. On 19th of December, renowned puzzle setter, loner, and Christmas sceptic Edie O'Sullivan finds a hand-delivered present on her doorstep. Unwrapping it, she finds a jigsaw...

A romcom perfect for fans of Christina Lauren's Something Wilder and Sarah Morgenthaler's Moose Springs, Alaska, about a city girl lost in the wilderness with only a grouchy mountain man to guide her... and there's only one sleeping bag. WHY DATE A MOUNTAIN MAN? Because he knows how to pitch a tent. TROPES - Tall, dark & (adorably) grumpy hero...

Retired schoolteachers and amateur sleuths Liz, Pat and Thelma have a brand-new mystery to solve in this witty tale – perfect for fans of The Thursday Murder Club and Robert Thorogood. Curious white envelopes have been delivered to friends and neighbours. Inside are letters revealing the deepest secrets they have tried to hide. As one by one, careers are ended,...

"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...

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A romance like no other . . . this book has it all - NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A brilliant read and a perfect ending . . . best read of the year - NetGalley Reviewer The brand new seasonal novel from the author of the bestselling book, A Secret Scottish Escape ‘A charming read full of romance and mystery....

A classic mystery from the Golden Age of detective fiction 'An ingenious book' — Sarah Waters, Guardian The Franchise is a beautiful country home. It's about to play host to a nightmare. Marion Sharpe and her mother seem an unlikely duo to be found on the wrong side of the law. Quiet and ordinary, they have led a peaceful and...

The Mysterious Affair at Styles, Agatha Christie’s first ever murder mystery, is now presented as a sumptuous special edition hardback. ‘Beware! Peril to the detective who says: “It is so small – it does not matter…” Everything matters.’ After the Great War, life can never be the same again. Wounds need healing, and the horror of violent death is banished...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK Nothing brings a family together like a murder next door. “I just loved how intriguing the mystery is but also the dynamics between a grandmother, a mother, and a teenage daughter." —Reese Witherspoon Think: Gilmore Girls, but with murder. High-powered businesswoman Lana Rubicon has a lot to be proud of: her...

Agatha Christie’s most daring crime mystery, now presented as a sumptuous hardback Special Edition. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd tells the story of Roger Ackroyd, who knew too much. He knew that the woman he loved had poisoned her brutal first husband. He suspected also that someone had been blackmailing her. Now, tragically, came the news that she had taken...

An all-new collection of spring-themed mysteries from the master of the genre. With spring comes April showers and blossoming fields – but wickedness is never far from the surface. With the turning of the year, Hercule Poirot, Jane Marple, Tommy and Tuppence and many more of Agatha Christie’s unforgettable creations tangle with a season of sinister schemes and perilous crimes....

Dead Man’s Folly by Agatha Christie is a classic murder mystery, now presented as a sumptuous special edition hardback. Sir George and Lady Stubbs, the hosts of a village fête, hit upon the novel idea of staging a mock murder mystery. In good faith, Ariadne Oliver, the well-known crime writer, agrees to organise their murder hunt. Despite weeks of meticulous...

An all-new collection of autumn-themed mysteries from the master of the genre. Autumn is the season of misty mornings and cosy nights in, but as the leaves begin to fall, the nights get longer and the shadows grow darker… Secluded cottages, eerie manors, and ghostly hauntings and cursed tombs abound in this collection of 12 supernatural mysteries and murderous plots...

Dumb Witness by Agatha Christie features Hercule Poirot, who has beaten thieves and murderers, but has he finally met his match with Bob the dog? This brand new Special Edition hardback celebrates Poirot's famous canine mystery, perfect for dog-loving Agatha Christie fans. A simple accident? Or attempted murder? Everyone blamed the dog. When a wealthy spinster trips on the stairs,...

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....

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...

The twenty-sixth book in the hugely popular Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus series from New York Times bestselling author Faye Kellerman. The woods hide many secrets… When Bertram Lanz, a developmentally disabled man, goes missing from a local diner, Detective Peter Decker is put on the case. Very quickly, he realises there is more to the disappearance than meets the...

A funny and original supernatural mystery, for fans of cosy crime infused with whimsy and the paranormal, and readers of The Eyre Affair and The Midnight Library - from the author of A Ruthless Lady's Guide to Wizardry. Librarian Sherry Pinkwhistle has a knack for solving murders - lots of them. Sometimes she's concerned by just how many killers she's...

At this cookery school, murder is on the menu... A locked-room cosy crime novel with a culinary twist. Perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Robert Thorogood and S. J. Bennett. SHORTLISTED FOR THE VAL McDERMID DEBUT AWARD 2024 Richard Osman meets MasterChef. In this cookery school, murder is on the menu... 'Delicious fun!' Tess Gerritsen Knife Skills for Beginners is...

An exciting and fresh new book-themed cozy mystery series from author Tamara Berry! 2023 EDGAR AWARD WINNER - LILIAN JACKSON BRAUN MEMORIAL PRIZE "A slapstick comedy of murder." - Library Journal "This first in series is truly original, funny, and well written. A real standout." - Mystery Scene Bestselling thriller writer Tess Harrow is almost at the end of her...

Classic crime, at its very best. A classic murder mystery from the world-famous author of Winnie-the-Pooh, beautifully re-issued for a whole new audience of A.A. Milne fans and crime lovers alike. Classic crime, at its very best. With a new introduction by Gyles Brandreth. The Red House Mystery is a country residence far removed from the world of the Hundred...

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 Murders at Fleat House is a suspenseful and utterly compelling crime novel from the author of the multimillion-selling The Seven Sisters series, Lucinda Riley. The sudden death of a pupil in Fleat House at St Stephen's - a small private boarding school in deepest Norfolk - is a shocking event that the headmaster is very keen to call a...

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...

In Paris, murder is a dish best served with chocolate eclairs. Starting over in Paris was supposed to be the opportunity of a lifetime for American sommelier Olivia Beech - until her dream job ends in murder. Once a rising star in the wine world, Olivia was one of a handful of women in the world to hold the distinction...

'A clever and satisfying thriller in a wonderfully decadent setting. Sterling Lockwood is an unforgettable heroine' Elly Griffiths, author of The Frozen People 'Sultry, sinister and smart. Sterling Lockwood is going to steal your heart - just don't trust her with it' Stuart Turton, author of The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle In modern Vienna, the infamous Hotel Orient glitters...

When Annie Eustace sails into St Ives, she instantly turns heads. Glamorous, wealthy and generous to a fault, she quickly befriends Merrin, former solicitor now with a fledgling shop on vibrant Fore Street. But Annie's stories don't always add up. Why has she stayed so long? Where is the companion she arrived with? And why does she seem increasingly on...

Open the safe deposit box. Inside you will find research material for a true crime book. You must read the documents, then make a decision. Will you destroy them? Or will you take them to the police? Everyone knows the story of the Alperton Angels: the cult-like group who were convinced one of their member's babies was the anti-Christ, and...

'Miss Marple for the 21st Century. Loved it. A must-read' S.J. BENNETT Welcome to the sleepy village of Pudding Corner, a quintessentially English haven of golden cornfields, winding cobbled lanes ... and murder. Daphne Brewster has left London behind and is settling into her family's new life in rural Norfolk, planting broad beans in raised beds and vintage hunting for...

‘Utterly thrilling, this quest for survival gripped me from start to finish. With a flourishing cast of richly drawn characters, it would be a crime to miss it’ Olly Smith, author of Death by Noir Nine nights to solve a murder ... or she'll be next. When Bigglesweigh's notorious gangster, Cuttah, uses up the last of his nine lives and...

She could imagine the headlines all too well... DEATH ON POSSETT ISLAND Well-known Playwright Found Dead on Christmas Tree. Dimpson McCabe — Dimpsie — has invited all of his closest friends of the theatre world to join him for Christmas at his castle on a private island some hours' drive from Edinburgh. The festivities have barely had a chance to...

An outstanding cosy crime debut. Death by Noir is the sparkling start to a corking new series! JANICE HALLETT, bestselling author of The Killer Question Uncork this sparkling delight and quaff deep. With high notes of comedy, suspense and fruity characterisation, Olly Smith's debut is instantly addictive BEN ELTON Olly Smith brings his legendary nose to detecting dark and troubling...

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...

Something old, something red, something stolen, something dead. Sunset Hall, a house-share for the old and unusual, is gearing up as energetically as its aged inhabitants can for Bernadette's big wedding day. However, with the RSVPs comes an anonymous note that threatens to cast a pall over the upcoming festivities. Agnes is in (somewhat begrudging) wedding planning mode and she...

🔍 A budding new romance. A dead body discovered. Who can you trust? 🔍 Filled with twists, tension and undeniable chemistry, Death at Daffodil Inn is a must-read Cinnamon Falls mystery. Perfect for fans of Gilmore Girls, Pretty Little Liars and the Dream Harbor series. Spring is blooming in Cinnamon Falls and the annual Daffodil Jubilee is in full swing....

'If it’s cosy crime you’re after, this has all the essential ingredients' Daily Mail 'Clear your diaries for another marvellous Merrywell mystery!' Clare Chase 'Kept me guessing right until the end' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'If you’re looking for a cosy murder mystery then I 100% recommend this book.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ In a quaint village in the Peak District, murder...

The magnificent Transcontinental Express, showcasing the cutting edge of mid-1930s luxury train travel, is making its first trip from New York to San Francisco. For its record-breaking maiden voyage—coast to coast in three days with no passenger stops—the express carries only invited guests, among them renowned businessmen, physicians, psychologists, and even a high-ranking member of the NYPD. Among refined staterooms,...

Unable to stop herself from investigating another murder, Rachel Murdock gets plenty of help from Samantha, the cat who follows her wherever she goes; her much less adventurous sister Jennifer; and Lieutenant Mayhew, who is grateful to have another sharp mind on the case. Miss Rachel, her sister, and her cat are watching with undisguised interest a bandy-legged man who...

The follow-up to Murder in Chianti finds ex-NYPD detective Nico Doyle recruited by Italian authorities to investigate the murder of a prominent wine critic. One year after moving to his late wife's Tuscan hometown of Gravigna, ex-NYPD detective Nico Doyle has fully settled into Italian country life, helping to serve and test recipes at his in-laws' restaurant. But the town...

The unputdownable cosy crime mystery set in Brighton about pro-wrestling, ghosts and much murder ______________________________ 'Come for the spooky humour, stay for the satisfying twists' — Kristen Perrin 'Alice Bell writes with real verve' — Janice Hallett 'Agatha Christie meets Ghosts' — J M Hall ______________________________ THIS MYSTERY HAS THEM IN A CHOKEHOLD... Medium turned private investigator Claire Hendricks is...

With the approach of autumn, a heavily pregnant Simmy Brown is anticipating the imminent arrival of her new child and juggling the move of her florist business to Keswick. A bouquet order to be delivered to the beautiful but remote Eskdale is an awkward addition to Simmy's to-do list. There she encounters three generations of women - and the next...

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...

From the No. 1 internationally bestselling author, Lars Kepler, comes another twisty murder mystery. Private Detective Julia Stark is hired to solve an impossible case: a deceased previous lover is haunting a theatre, determined to kill. Famous actress, Bianca Salo, is convinced her dead fiancé is stalking her. Just the night before, she tells Julia, she'd woken to find him...

Enjoy Steffanie Holmes' spicy #whychoose cozy fantasy as never before with these special limited-edition hardcovers! These special editions are now LIMITED. They will not be restocked when sold out. Nevermore Book 1 - A Dead and Stormy Night. Book boyfriends may do it better, but they're more trouble than they're worth. After being fired from my dream fashion job, I...

Enjoy Steffanie Holmes' spicy #whychoose cozy fantasy as never before with these special limited-edition hardcovers! These special editions are now LIMITED. They will not be restocked when sold out. Nevermore novella - How Heathcliff Stole Christmas Every Who down in Who-ville likes Christmas a lot... but Heathcliff, the surly bookstore owner and fictional bad-boy, does NOT! Luckily, Mina Wilde loves...

The rich and famous are converging on the iconic Savoy Hotel in swinging '60s London — including a famous Broadway producer with anger issues, a demanding Indian raja, and a gorgeous film star with certain kinky predilections. All is as it should be — until the murder of a showgirl threatens to scandalise the hotel. The list of suspects includes...

Curse of the Savoy, the fourth in the Priscilla Tempest Mystery series, is a gripping tale of suspense set against the backdrop of high society and 1960s London. In the luxurious setting of London's Savoy Hotel, an opulent dinner party hosted by the legendary filmmaker Orson Welles takes a sinister turn. Amidst the grandeur of the Pinafore Room, fourteen renowned...

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...

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 MURDER TO SOLVE. A REPORTER ON THE TRAIL. IS THIS A CASE OF MISTAKEN IDENTITY? Welcome, dear reader! You have happened upon the delightful village of Shady Hollow, a place where rabbits and raptors, squirrels and snakes live together in civilised accord . . . with only the occasional murder to mar the peace of daily life. Keen journalist...

The complex story of a notorious lawsuit in which love and inheritance are set against the classic urban background of 19th-century London. Here, fog on the river, seeping into the very bones of the characters, symbolises the corruption of the legal system and the society which supports it. Bleak House intricately weaves these elements together, portraying a vivid depiction of...

'Billed as Agatha Christie meets Beatrix Potter . . . Sometimes you just need an entertaining, escapist read to while away the hours' ?????????? CULTURE FLYIt's spring in Shady Hollow, and romance is in the air. Even reporter Vera Vixen is caught up in the season as her relationship with new police chief Orville Braun blossoms. But true love is...

A unique take on dark academia, featuring everyone's favourite vulpine sleuth, Vera Vixen.'Billed as Agatha Christie meets Beatrix Potter . . . Sometimes you just need an entertaining, escapist read to while away the hours' ?????????? CULTURE FLYIt's late August in Shady Hollow, and intrepid reporter Vera Vixen agrees to chaperone the school's annual field trip to Summers End, an...

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...

Impossible crime stories have delighted readers since the invention of detective fiction as puzzle-lovers sought more cerebral entertainment. Following on from Miraculous Mysteries, CWA Diamond Dagger Award-winning crime writer Martin Edwards brings together a whole new casebook of mystifying locked room mysteries and impossible crimes. Featuring more great stories by John Dickson Carr, Julian Symons, and Margery Allingham alongside newly...

Preorder Now 'A slice of pure murder mystery joy' Kelly Mullen, author of This Is Not A Game 'A mystery with razor-sharp stakes. I was enthralled . . . A total pageturner!' Emily Freud, author of The Cliffhanger The latest instalment in the award-winning, New York Times bestselling Castle Knoll Murder Mystery series, in which Annie Adams and her Great...

TOM THORNE IS BACK WITH HIS MOST SHOCKING CASE YET...____________'Billingham only gets better' MICHAEL CONNELLY'Sensational, masterful, sharp and shocking' CHRIS WHITAKER'The best Tom Thorne novel yet' MICK HERRON'One of crime fiction's finest' KARIN SLAUGHTER'Billingham is on top form' THE TIMES____________"Three dead coppers, Tom, maybe four by lunchtime."The targeted murder of four officers is only the first in a series of...

PRE-ORDER HOW TO CHEAT YOUR OWN DEATH, THE LATEST INSTALMENT IN THE CASTLE KNOLL FILES, NOW. OUT APRIL 2026. The much-anticipated sequel to How To Solve Your Own Murder, this edition now features early bonus content of How To Cheat Your Own Death! 'What a great read!' J. M. Hall'Kept me guessing until the very end' Joanna Wallace'Thrilling' G. T....

'My dear Inspector, this is simply nonsense. Girls don't murder each other in respectable dress shops.'Life for the staff of the West End boutique Christophe et Cie is hard enough with all the pressures of delivering the ambitious Mr. Bevan's vision and then comes murder, a poisoning via the toxic crystals of hat-cleaner, pitching haute couture into heinous crime.Faced with...

Cyanide in the Sun, curated by Martin Edwards, offers a jam-packed travel case of short mysteries bristling with murder and chicanery, just right for a summer getaway. This anthology is another instalment in the popular series celebrating forgotten classics and stories not printed since their original publication. It's the perfect bite-sized holiday reading for both the Classic Crime enthusiast and...

'A Beaton novel is like The Archers on speed' DAILY MAIL 'The detective novels of M C Beaton have reached cult status' THE TIMES Feathers are flying in Agatha Raisin: Sugar and Spite! Agatha Raisin can think of nothing duller than a lecture on birdwatching... but events take a thrilling turn when an angry interloper storms the stage at the...

BOOK 5 IN THE BESTSELLING CANON CLEMENT MYSTERY SERIES 'Another clever, twisty read' i Paper 'You'll want to take a front row pew in Champton while this delicious series unfolds' Janice Hallett It's spring 1990, and in Champton, the whole village is aflutter as a glamorous Hollywood movie has taken over Lord de Floures' Champton House as its set location....

As brilliant a cosy crime novel as you'll ever read - JANICE HALLETT A masterful voice in the mystery world - S. J. BENNETT 1901. Gabriel Ward KC is hard at work on a thorny libel case involving London's most famous music hall star and its most notorious tabloid newspaper, but the Inner Temple remains as quiet and calm as...

‘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...

In this million-copy bestseller from Korea, the owner of a corner store takes in a homeless man who does a good deed - a kind soul whose presence will transform the whole neighbourhood. Seoul Station is home to Dokgo, a man shrouded in mystery with no memories of his past - until one day his subdued existence is disrupted when...

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...

The Campions are snowed in at Christmas, but just when they think it can't get any colder, their holidays take an even chillier turn. WINNER OF THE CRIMEFEST LAST LAUGH AWARD 2025 LONGLISTED FOR THE SPYMASTERS BOOK PRIZE Norfolk, 1962. Boxing Day looks set to be a quiet affair for the Campions when they are snowed in at their remote...

Tour de Force is "written with much ingenuity, gaiety of colour and bright, joyful malice," according to Julian Symons in the Times Literary Supplement, 1955. Inspector Cockrill has finally booked a holiday, destined for a Mediterranean tour with a motley crew of fellow vacationers. By the time they have reached the island of San Juan el Pirata off the Italian...

Murder is definitely on the menu in this deliciously wicked new West Country outing for Prudence Bulstrode! Prudence Bulstrode has fond memories of St Marianne's School for Girls, the beautiful Cornish school where she boarded as a girl. It was at St Marianne's that Prudence first learned the joy of cooking, from her dear old Home Economics teacher, Mrs Agatha...

Summer in the beautiful Perigord region of southern France, the Dordogne Mysteries are the perfect combination of mystery and escapism. In the little town of St Denis, Bruno is busy organising the annual summer concert. He's hired a local Perigord folk group, Les Troubadours, to perform their latest hit 'A Song for Catalonia'. But when the song goes viral, the...

‘Had me laughing out loud one minute and emotional the next. I'm excited to have found a new favourite detective’ — CLAIRE DOUGLAS This is one case Miller won't want to open . . . Unconventional Detective Declan Miller has a problem. Still desperate to solve the murder of his wife, a young man has just appeared on his doorstep...

For the staff of the library at the center of The Widening Stain, it's easy enough to dismiss the death of a woman who fell from a rolling ladder as nothing more than an unfortunate accident. It's more difficult, however, to explain away the strangled corpse of a man found inside a locked room, surrounded by rare and obscure erotica....

Semi-retired god of rock guitar and local poseur Erik Make Loud has got himself a new girlfriend. Helene Hilditch—formerly known as Howlin' Hellbitch—of all-girl punk outfit Blue Tits is a mean guitarist, and someone is trying to kill her. With a rare pressing of their first album to find, the Vinyl Detective and Nevada are soon called in to help....

E.C.R. Lorac must be seriously considered for the position of leading writer of classic detective stories. – Birmingham Post While hot on the heels of serial coupon-racketeer Gordon Ginner, Chief Inspector MacDonald of Scotland Yard receives word of a peculiar incident up in Lancashire. The fishing cottage of a local farmer has been broken into, with an assortment of seemingly...

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...

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Criminally clever' Daily Mail 'The perfect holiday treat' Guardian This collection of tales by the No 1 bestselling author features all her best-loved characters: Dr Ruth Galloway, Harry Nelson, Max Mephisto, Detective Harbinder Kaur, and more. It features several stories never published before, including a brand new Ruth and Nelson story. A must for all...

In the fourth Harith Athreya mystery, a murderer strikes at a luxury resort - can detective Athreya prevent them from capsizing his holiday? The Last Resort finds Detective Harith Athreya recuperating from an illness in the beautiful backwaters of Kerala when he stumbles into a new form of intrigue: a family of vacationing Bollywood royalty, who want his help making...