…approaching from all sides, not to mention mounting credit card bills (Manolos don’t come cheap, you know) Joanne is praying for a windfall.  But the mother of all hurricanes approaching…

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Book 2 in the Great Library series from the UK’s number one bestelling author In Ink and Bone, Jess Brightwell learned that the shining light of the Great Library of…

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The first book in the Hatton and Roumande mystery series. A stunning debut rich in period detail and sinister intrigue that introduces a memorable duo – one of London’s first…

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1793. Returning triumphant from a successful mission in Corsica, Lieutenant John Pearce receives a mixed welcome, particularly from his arch-enemy, Captain Ralph Barclay. But with the Siege of Toulon escalating…

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…full review Midnight Alley: ‘twisty, dark and thoroughly gripping’ – read full review Feast of Fools: ‘I can see myself sticking with this series’ – read full review And with…

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…ancient book, offers a £1 million reward for anyone who can find it along with a missing Murano vase. But the price on the book’s head brings all sorts of…

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Uppsala, Sweden. Inspector Ann Lindell has little time to enjoy her new relationship with journalist Anders Brant before he leaves on an assignment, and she is called upon to investigate…

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Richmond, 1806. Miss Dido Kent has developed rather a taste for mysteries. Having solved the riddle of her niece’s missing fiancé and the body in the bushes at Belsfield Hall,…

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A few days ago, reader John Milner from Essex, submitted this review about Mansion and Its Murder, by Robert Barnard and the following comment about the cover: ‘An enjoyable book,…

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Matt Hunter lost his faith a long time ago. Formerly a minister, now a professor of sociology, he’s writing a book that debunks the Christian faith while assisting the police…

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Five cops. Drinking beer, playing cards, busting balls. I’ll never forget that Sunday night. It was the happiest time the five of us would ever spend together again. A group…

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Five cops. Drinking beer, playing cards, busting balls. I’ll never forget that Sunday night. It was the happiest time the five of us would ever spend together again. A group…

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Julie Monday, abandoned by her mother and raised in a children’s home, enjoys a rare moment of happiness when at the age of eight she visits the Essex seaside and…

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The year is 1900 and China is once again plunged into barbaric chaos. The Boxers, a cult of young peasants who blame the foreign barbarians living in their country –…

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This has got to be one of my favourite covers on our list. Simple and to the point. And how lucky we are that the brussel sprout, that un-loved Christmas…

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Wednesday 18th August, 2.00-3.00pm BLACKWELL’S, EDINBURGH If you’re passing by Blackwell’s (53-59 South Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1YS) don’t be surprised to see zombie expert Dr Dale as part of the…

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I’m a bit of a sucker for documentaries on the Beeb and honestly think no-one does them better, so I’m getting super-excited about the 3-parter that starts on BBC 2…

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As anyone with the same appetite for books as the A&B office will know (and which Chiara has demonstrated in her recent hunt for new bookshelves), there comes a time…

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Thursday 26th November, 7pm UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE Come and meet Scottish author Maggie Craig at the University of Dundee, for an event organised by Dundee Book Events. She will talking…

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Veering off books and all things cultural for one moment – today I came across a brilliant new app that will potentially save thousands of lives. Despite my general dislike…

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