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Weidenfeld & Nicolson THE MAIDENS Physical Only

Weidenfeld & Nicolson THE MAIDENS

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The Maidens by Alex Michaelides is a dark and atmospheric psychological thriller set at the prestigious University of Cambridge, where an exclusive group of students becomes the center of a chilling murder investigation.Edward Fosca is a charismatic and admired professor of Greek tragedy at Cambridge. His students are captivated by him, particularly a group of female students known as the Maidens, who are devoted to his lectures and seem almost mesmerized by his presence.But when one of the Maidens is found brutally murdered, suspicion begins to fall on Fosca.Mariana Andros, a brilliant but troubled group therapist who once studied at Cambridge, becomes obsessed with the case. She is convinced that Fosca is responsible for the murder, despite the lack of clear evidence against him.Mariana's determination becomes even stronger when another young woman is killed.As she investigates the mysterious circle surrounding Fosca and his students, Mariana discovers that the murders may be connected to the ancient rituals and tragedies that Fosca teaches. The more she learns about the Maidens, the university and their charismatic professor, the more she suspects that someone is deliberately recreating the violence of classical Greek tragedy.But Mariana is also carrying her own grief and trauma, and her emotional connection to Cambridge begins to cloud the boundaries between intuition and obsession.As the body count rises, Mariana must uncover the identity of the killer before another Maiden becomes a victim. Yet the closer she gets to the truth, the more she realizes that nothing at Cambridge is quite what it seems.Dark, elegant and suspenseful, The Maidens combines psychological mystery, academic intrigue, Greek mythology and murder. With its isolated university setting, secretive students and charismatic professor, it is a compelling thriller about obsession, grief, power and the dangerous stories people tell themselves.For fans of: psychological thrillers, dark academia, murder mysteries, unreliable characters, Greek mythology and twist-filled suspense.

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THE SILENT PATIENT Physical Only

THE SILENT PATIENT

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The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides is a gripping psychological thriller about obsession, guilt, murder and the search for a truth that someone has refused to speak aloud.Alicia Berenson is a successful painter living a seemingly perfect life with her husband, Gabriel, a celebrated fashion photographer. But one evening, Gabriel is found dead in their London home, shot several times in the face.Alicia is discovered beside his body.The evidence points toward her.Yet she refuses to explain what happened.She simply stops speaking.From that moment on, Alicia never says another word.She is committed to a secure psychiatric facility, where her silence turns her into a media sensation. Her mysterious refusal to speak becomes one of the most intriguing psychological mysteries of the case: Why did Alicia kill her husband, and why won't she tell anyone what happened?Years later, Theo Faber, a psychotherapist fascinated by Alicia's case, becomes determined to uncover the truth. He believes he can reach her where other therapists have failed.As Theo works to understand Alicia, he delves into her childhood, relationships, artwork and troubled marriage, gradually uncovering fragments of information that may explain the night Gabriel died.But the closer Theo gets to the truth, the more he realizes that Alicia's silence may be hiding something far more disturbing than anyone imagined.The Silent Patient is an atmospheric and suspenseful psychological mystery that explores trauma, obsession, identity and the unreliable nature of perception. With its locked-room-style murder, complex characters and shocking revelations, it keeps the reader questioning what is real until the final pages.

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WAR STORM: RED QUEEN BOOK 4 Physical Only

WAR STORM: RED QUEEN BOOK 4

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War Storm by Victoria Aveyard is the epic and explosive fourth and final novel in the bestselling Red Queen series, bringing the conflict between Reds and Silvers to a dramatic climax.Mare Barrow is once again at the center of a kingdom torn apart by rebellion and war. The Silver elite, with their supernatural abilities and centuries of power, are determined to maintain control, while the oppressed Reds continue fighting for equality and freedom.But the struggle has become far more complicated.Mare is separated from the people she loves and forced to confront the consequences of the choices she has made throughout the rebellion. Meanwhile, Maven Calore, the ruthless former king whose obsession with Mare has never faded, is determined to reclaim both his crown and his revenge.As armies gather and alliances shift, Cal, the rightful heir to the throne, must decide what kind of ruler he wants to become—and how much he is willing to sacrifice to defeat Maven and end the war.The story also expands beyond Mare and Cal, following characters such as Evangeline Samos, whose own ambitions and loyalties place her at the heart of the political struggle.With the fate of Norta hanging in the balance, old alliances collapse and unexpected partnerships emerge. The Reds and Silvers must decide whether they can put aside generations of hatred long enough to build a different future.As the final battle approaches, Mare faces her greatest challenge yet: surviving a war in which victory may demand sacrifices she never imagined making.War Storm is a sweeping finale filled with political intrigue, betrayal, romance, supernatural powers and devastating battles. Bringing together the series' major characters and storylines, it delivers a high-stakes conclusion to the world of Red Queen, where power comes at a price and the future of an entire kingdom depends on the choices of a few determined individuals.

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THE BLACK ECHO (REISSUE) Physical Only

THE BLACK ECHO (REISSUE)

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The Black Echo by Michael Connelly is the first novel to feature Harry Bosch, the tough and uncompromising LAPD detective, and the book that launched one of modern crime fiction's most celebrated detective series.Harry Bosch is called to investigate the death of a man found in a drainage tunnel beneath Los Angeles. At first, the victim appears to be just another casualty of the city's dangerous underworld. But Bosch recognizes him as Billy Meadows, a fellow Vietnam veteran and former tunnel rat who served alongside him during the war.Bosch's personal connection to the victim makes the case impossible to ignore. When evidence suggests that Meadows may have been involved in a sophisticated bank robbery before his death, Bosch begins digging deeper.The investigation brings him into an uneasy partnership with FBI agent Eleanor Wish, who is pursuing the robbery from a different angle. Together, they uncover a carefully planned scheme involving underground tunnels, stolen money and a group of criminals prepared to kill to protect their secret.As Bosch follows the trail through Los Angeles, he is forced to confront both the ghosts of his Vietnam past and corruption within the world of law enforcement. The deeper he investigates, the more dangerous the case becomes.With its atmospheric portrait of Los Angeles, intricate police investigation and relentless suspense, The Black Echo is a powerful introduction to Harry Bosch—a detective driven by a fierce sense of justice and unwilling to stop until he discovers the truth.Winner of the Edgar Award for Best First Novel, The Black Echo established Michael Connelly as a major crime writer and launched the bestselling Harry Bosch series.

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THE BOURNE IDENTITY Physical Only

THE BOURNE IDENTITY

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The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum is a classic espionage thriller that introduces Jason Bourne, a mysterious man with no memory of his identity who is hunted by deadly enemies while trying to uncover the truth about his past.A badly wounded man is rescued from the Mediterranean Sea. He has no identification, no memories and no idea who he is. The only clue to his identity is a tiny strip of microfilm hidden in his possession, containing a bank account number in Zurich.Determined to discover who he really is, the stranger travels to Switzerland and begins following the clues. But what he learns is terrifying: someone has been searching for a man named Jason Bourne, a legendary and ruthless assassin.As fragments of memory begin to return, he discovers that he may be connected to a world of international espionage, political conspiracies and assassination. Yet the more he learns about Bourne, the more he fears the man he might have been.With powerful enemies closing in, Bourne must use instincts and skills he doesn't consciously understand to stay alive. Along the way, he crosses paths with Marie St. Jacques, a Canadian economist who becomes an unexpected ally and helps him navigate a dangerous world of deception and intrigue.As Bourne races across Europe trying to reconstruct his past, he must answer the most important question of all: who is Jason Bourne—and why does someone want him dead?Fast-paced, suspenseful and filled with international intrigue, The Bourne Identity is a landmark spy thriller about memory, identity, survival and the struggle to discover whether a person can escape the darkest parts of their past.

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THE REVERSAL: MICKEY HALLER BOOK 3 Physical Only

THE REVERSAL: MICKEY HALLER BOOK 3

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The Reversal by Michael Connelly is the third gripping thriller featuring Mickey Haller, the Lincoln Lawyer, as he takes on one of the most difficult and emotionally charged cases of his career.Mickey Haller is accustomed to defending people accused of crimes. But this time, his role is completely different. The Los Angeles District Attorney's Office asks him to prosecute a high-profile murder case involving Jason Jessup, a convicted child murderer who has spent more than two decades on death row.Jessup has won a retrial after new DNA evidence raises questions about his original conviction. Now he is back in Los Angeles, and prosecutors must prove once again that he murdered a young girl.Haller agrees to take the case—but only on one condition: he wants LAPD detective Harry Bosch working alongside him.Bosch has never been comfortable with Haller's methods, and Haller isn't accustomed to having Bosch as an investigative partner. But the two men have a shared objective: to put Jessup back behind bars.Joining them is Maggie McPherson, Haller's former wife and a prosecutor with her own complicated history with him. Together, the unlikely team must reconstruct a decades-old murder, examine the evidence that originally convicted Jessup and determine whether the new DNA evidence truly changes the case.But Jessup is not an ordinary defendant. Intelligent, manipulative and seemingly fascinated by the media attention surrounding his return, he knows how to exploit weaknesses in the prosecution and turn the courtroom into his own stage.As the trial approaches, Haller and Bosch face a race against time to establish what really happened years ago. Every piece of evidence matters, and a single mistake could allow a dangerous killer to walk free.

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THE POET: JACK MCEVOY BOOK 1 Physical Only

THE POET: JACK MCEVOY BOOK 1

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The Poet by Michael Connelly is a gripping psychological crime thriller and the first novel featuring journalist Jack McEvoy, combining serial-killer suspense, investigative journalism and a complex mystery.When homicide detective Sean McEvoy, Jack's twin brother, is found dead in what appears to be a suicide, Jack refuses to accept that his brother took his own life. Sean had been investigating a series of murders involving victims who were apparently connected to police investigations, and something about his death doesn't add up.Jack begins digging into Sean's final case and soon discovers a disturbing pattern. Several detectives across the country have died in apparently unrelated suicides, yet each case may be connected to a mysterious killer who leaves behind a chilling signature.As Jack follows the trail, he encounters the terrifying figure known as the Poet—a murderer whose crimes are carefully planned and whose knowledge of literature and police investigations makes him exceptionally difficult to catch.Jack's search takes him beyond the world of journalism and into a dangerous investigation involving the FBI, hidden identities, psychological manipulation and a killer who seems to anticipate every move his pursuers make.The deeper Jack goes, the more personal the investigation becomes. What began as an attempt to understand his brother's death turns into a race to expose a ruthless murderer before another victim is claimed—and before Jack himself becomes part of the Poet's deadly game.Dark, atmospheric and relentlessly suspenseful, The Poet is a standout serial-killer thriller that blends investigative journalism, police procedure and psychological suspense. It introduces Jack McEvoy as a determined and resourceful protagonist and launches one of Michael Connelly's most compelling thriller series.

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THE LINCOLN LAWYER: MICKEY HALLER BOOK 1 Physical Only

THE LINCOLN LAWYER: MICKEY HALLER BOOK 1

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The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly is the first gripping thriller featuring Mickey Haller, a charismatic Los Angeles defense attorney who conducts his legal business from the back seat of his Lincoln Town Car.Mickey Haller makes a living defending clients who are often guilty, difficult or desperate. He knows that everyone deserves a defense, and he has built his career navigating the gray areas between justice, money and the law.His latest client is Louis Roulet, a wealthy young man accused of brutally assaulting a woman. Roulet insists he is innocent, and the case initially looks like the kind of high-profile opportunity that could transform Haller's career.But as Mickey digs deeper into the evidence, he begins to notice disturbing connections between Roulet's case and one of the most painful cases of his own past.What first appears to be an ordinary defense case gradually becomes a dangerous psychological game. Haller realizes that his client may be hiding far more than he admits—and that someone may have deliberately chosen him as the lawyer for a reason.As the courtroom battle approaches, Mickey must use every legal strategy at his disposal while confronting an opponent who seems to know exactly how the justice system works. The stakes become increasingly personal, and one wrong move could cost him his career, his freedom or even his life.Fast-paced, intelligent and packed with courtroom twists, The Lincoln Lawyer is a compelling legal thriller about justice, manipulation, morality and the dangerous gap between winning a case and discovering the truth. It introduces Mickey Haller, one of Michael Connelly's most memorable characters, and launches the bestselling Lincoln Lawyer series.

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THE HOLLOW MAN Physical Only

THE HOLLOW MAN

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The Hollow Man by John Dickson Carr is a classic Golden Age mystery and one of the most celebrated impossible-crime novels ever written.A murder takes place in the middle of a London street, but there is an apparently impossible problem: there is no way the killer could have escaped.The mystery begins when Professor Grimaud, a renowned occultist, receives a threatening visit from a mysterious stranger. Shortly afterward, Grimaud is found murdered inside his locked study. The room is surrounded by snow, yet there are no footprints leading to or from the building. The windows are sealed, the doors are locked, and there appears to be no possible route by which the murderer could have entered or escaped.Even more baffling, another man is attacked nearby under circumstances that seem equally impossible.Enter Dr. Gideon Fell, one of crime fiction's great detectives. Faced with a crime that appears to violate the laws of reality, Fell must separate genuine clues from carefully constructed deception and determine how an apparently impossible murder could actually have been committed.With its atmospheric setting, ingenious clues and legendary locked-room puzzle, The Hollow Man is a masterclass in classic detective fiction. Celebrated for its elaborate mystery and astonishing solution, it is essential reading for fans of locked-room mysteries, impossible crimes and Golden Age detective fiction.

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GONE FOR GOOD : 7 Physical Only

GONE FOR GOOD : 7

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Gone for Good by Harlan Coben is a fast-paced and twist-filled psychological thriller about family secrets, betrayal, lost love and the devastating consequences of the past returning to the present.As a boy, Will Klein idolized his older brother, Ken. But eleven years ago, everything changed when Julie Miller, a young woman Will had once loved, was brutally murdered. Ken became the prime suspect, and with overwhelming evidence against him, he disappeared without a trace. Will's family was left devastated, eventually believing that Ken was gone for good.Now, eleven years later, Will's dying mother gives him a shocking piece of information: Ken is still alive.At first, Will struggles to believe her. But soon, evidence emerges that proves his missing brother may indeed be alive. Determined to discover why Ken disappeared and whether he was really responsible for Julie's murder, Will begins searching for answers.Then his own life is thrown into chaos when his girlfriend, Sheila, suddenly disappears. As Will searches for her, he discovers that she may not be the woman he believed her to be—and that her disappearance could be connected to the mysteries surrounding his brother.With every revelation, Will's understanding of his family, his relationships and the past is turned upside down. The investigation becomes a dangerous hunt involving murder, hidden identities, betrayal and people who will do anything to keep the truth buried.Gone for Good is a gripping tale of secrets and deception, combining emotional family drama with relentless suspense. Packed with unexpected revelations and dramatic twists, it asks a haunting question: how well can you really know the people you love?

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TELL NO ONE Physical Only

TELL NO ONE

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Tell No One by Harlan Coben is a gripping psychological thriller about grief, lost love, impossible secrets and the terrifying possibility that the dead may not be dead after all.Dr. David Beck has spent eight years trying to come to terms with the murder of his beloved wife, Elizabeth. They had grown up together, shared their first kiss as children and were celebrating the anniversary of that kiss when their peaceful escape at Lake Charmaine turned into a nightmare. Elizabeth was abducted and murdered, and her killer was eventually caught.But David never truly recovered.

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THE BLACK ICE: HARRY BOSCH BOOK 2 Physical Only

THE BLACK ICE: HARRY BOSCH BOOK 2

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The Black Ice by Michael Connelly is the second gripping Harry Bosch thriller, following the relentless LAPD detective into a dangerous investigation that begins with the apparent suicide of a narcotics officer. When Cal Moore is found dead in a seedy Hollywood motel with a suicide note in his pocket, Bosch refuses to accept the official explanation.Determined to uncover what really happened, Bosch follows a trail of clues connected to a mysterious new drug known as Black Ice. His investigation leads from the drug-filled streets of Hollywood to the dangerous back alleys south of the Mexican border, uncovering a bloody chain of murders and a complex web of corruption and deception.As Bosch gets closer to the truth, he discovers that the case reaches far beyond one dead police officer. Someone is willing to kill to keep the secrets surrounding the drug trade hidden—and Bosch himself may be the next target.

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