Irish Crime Fiction Books

1. The traitor

by Anthony Ryan

€12.76 €15.95

The Traitor concludes the ruthless and gripping epic fantasy series from New York Times bestseller Anthony Ryan, whose books have sold more than a million copies worldwide. It's been a long journey for Alwyn Scribe. Born a bastard and raised an outlaw, he's now a knight and the most trusted advisor to Lady Evadine Courlain. Together they've won countless battles and helped to bring order to a fractured kingdom. Yet Evadine is not the woman Alwyn once knew. As puritanical fury increasingly replaces her benevolent faith, Alwyn begins to question what her true motives really are. As the kingdom braces itself for one final battle, Alwyn's conscience fights its own war with his heart. Now, more than ever, he must decide whose side he's really on. Praise for the series 'A gritty, heart-pounding tale of betrayal and bloody vengeance' John Gwynne 'The Pariah is Anthony Ryan at his best. A fast-paced, brutal fantasy novel with larger-than-life characters and a plot full of intrigue and suspense' Grimdark Magazine 'This is Anthony Ryan's best book yet' Michael Fletcher 'Fantastic writing, an amazing world, a plot that won't quit, and an unforgettable character . . . Anthony Ryan is one of the best epic fantasy authors out there' Bookworm Blues 'Gritty and well-drawn, this makes a rich treat for George R. R. Martin fans' Publishers Weekly (starred review)

2. Kill for me kill for you

by Steve Cavanagh

€11.19 €14.50

***THE INSTANT TOP FIVE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*** SHE WILL KILL YOUR WORST ENEMY. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS KILL HERS. 'Dazzling' SUNDAY TIMES Best Thriller Books of 2023 'Steve Cavanagh's twists hit you between the eyes. You never see them coming' ANTHONY HOROWITZ 'Unputdownable...one of the most ingenious thrillers I've read in a long time.' ALEX MICHAELIDES 'Smart, stylish and fearless - the ultimate treat for crime fiction fans' JANICE HALLETT One dark evening in New York City, two strangers meet by chance. Over drinks, Amanda and Wendy realise they have so much in common. They both feel alone. They both drink alone. And they both desperately want revenge against the two men who destroyed their families. Together, they have the perfect plan. If you kill for me, I'll kill for you... 'An absolute humdinger of a thriller - fiendishly clever and totally compelling.' TM LOGAN 'This guy is the real deal. Trust me' LEE CHILD 'Steve Cavanagh writes the best hooks in the business' MICK HERRON 'One of my very favourite authors, but even by his high standards this is an extraordinary book. Absolutely recommended.' M. W. CRAVEN 'A superb thriller...full of twists I never saw coming' ALEX NORTH 'The real magic is in Steve Cavanagh's hypnotic storytelling power' SUNDAY EXPRESS ' Cavanagh is a genius.' EVENING STANDARD Top Five Bestseller in the Sunday Times, August 2023.

3. Strange Sally Diamond

by Liz Nugent

€9.49 €12.60

**Selected for BBC 2 Between the Covers 2023** **WINNER Crime Novel of the Year, Irish Book Awards 2023** 'Shocking, disturbing and utterly original - will grip you from first page to last' - Paula Hawkins Sally Diamond cannot understand why what she did was so strange. She was only doing what her father told her to do, to put him out with the rubbish when he died. Now Sally is the centre of attention, not only from the hungry media and police detectives, but also a sinister voice from a past she cannot remember. As she begins to discover the horrors of her childhood, Sally steps into the world for the first time, making new friends and big decisions, and learning that people don't always mean what they say. But who is the man observing Sally from the other side of the world? And why does her neighbour seem to be obsessed with her? Sally's trust issues are about to be severely challenged . . . ***** 'In Sally Diamond, Nugent has given us an astounding creation with a singular voice . . . an absorbing, twisty, compulsive psychological thriller with surprising humour and pathos' Sunday Independent 'Incredible' Sara Cox 'Irresistibly compelling, this dark story is shocking yet endearing. A brilliant read that will suck you in' Crime Monthly 'Liz Nugent has outdone herself. Twisted and twisty, dark and gripping, no one is going to forget Sally Diamond in a hurry!' Graham Norton 'It creeped me out (in a good way) . . . Terrific' Ian Rankin 'Dark, compelling and deeply moving' Ruth Ware 'So, so good! Sally gets under your skin and worms her way into your heart. I didn't want it to end' Jane Fallon 'I'm lost in admiration for Liz and her writing . . . vivid, pacy, taut but so very moving' Marian Keyes 'Jaw-droppingly clever . . . One of the best books I've read in a long, long time. I can't stop thinking about it' Lucy Foley

4. Stranger In The Family TPB

by Jane Casey

€11.99 €19.60

The gripping new thriller featuring DS Maeve Kerrigan and DI Josh Derwent from the Top Ten Sunday Times bestselling author Every mother's worst nightmare . . . When nine-year-old Rosalie Marshall vanished from her bed one summer night, her disappearance tore her family apart.  Now, sixteen years later, her mother Helena is found dead, her husband by her side. It looks like a straightforward murder-suicide but DS Maeve Kerrigan and DI Josh Derwent soon discover nothing about this case is straightforward. The Marshalls have been keeping secrets, and they aren't alone. Josh has been holding something back too – something that could change everything for Maeve. But one person is prepared to kill to hide the truth. Until Maeve finds out what happened to Rosalie, no one will be safe . .

5. Hunter TPB

by Tana French

€15.99 €21.00

It’s a blazing summer when two men arrive in the village. They’re coming for gold. What they bring is trouble. Cal Hooper was a Chicago detective, till he moved to the West of Ireland looking for peace. He’s found it, more or less – in his relationship with local woman Lena, and the bond he’s formed with half-wild teenager Trey. So when two men turn up with a money-making scheme to find gold in the townland, Cal gets ready to do whatever it takes to protect Trey. Because one of the men is no stranger: he’s Trey’s father. But Trey doesn’t want protecting. What she wants is revenge.

6. There's something I have to tell you

by Michelle McDonagh

€9.49 €14.00

HOME IS WHERE THE SECRETS ARE BURIED 'Gripping' Jeanine Cummins 'Original' Andrea Carter 'Compelling' Sheila O'Flanagan 'A page-turner' Ryan Tubridy 'This perfectly paced slice of rural noir is extremely addictive' Business Post When two bodies are found on Glenbeg Farm, the local community is reeling. Wealthy matriarch Ursula Kennedy and her farmer husband Jimmy seem to have died in a tragic accident. But who knows what happens behind the closed doors of a family home? Rob, the Kennedys' eldest son, gave up a high-flying legal career to help with the family business. Given the recent tensions with his parents about money, is he really as distraught as he seems? Rob's wife Kate struggled with Ursula's controlling nature - it must be a relief to have her out of the picture now. And Christina, the victims' fragile daughter, has been struggling to keep a long-buried secret. Police suspicions begin to grow. And before long, the Kennedys' many toxic secrets start to come to the surface . . . 'Cleverly plotted and unpredictable with a fantastic cast of characters' Rachael English

7. Three little birds

by Sam Blake

€13.99 €21.00

THE TOP FIVE IRISH TIMES BESTSELLER 'Griptastic!' Liz Nugent Two decades of secrets. One shocking discovery... When a skull is found in Lough Coyne, facial reconstruction expert Dr Carla Steele is drawn into a fourteen-year-old case - but not all cases are cold, as Carla discovers when she and DS Jack Maguire find the brutally murdered body of a local woman close to the water's edge. Together with Carla's partner, criminal psychologist Grace Franciosi, Carla and Jack uncover a tragic story with very dangerous and current implications. Since the disappearance of her best friend, Carla has dedicated her career to bringing the dead home, but this time it's the living who are counting on her. In a race to save another woman, will they be able to stop the killer in time? 'Immersive and chilling' Jane Casey 'Sam Blake at her masterful best' Andrea Mara 'Gripping and fascinating' Catherine Kirwan

8. Where They Lie TPB

by Claire Coughlan

€13.99 €21.00

Some stories demand to be told. They keep coming back, echoing down through the decades, until they find a teller . . . Dublin, 1943 Actress Julia Bridges disappears. The last sighting of her is entering the house of Gloria Fitzpatrick, who is later put on trial for the murder of another woman whose abortion she facilitated. But it’s never proved that Gloria had a hand in Julia’s death – and Julia’s body has never been found. Gloria, however, is sentenced to life in an institution for the criminally insane, until her apparent suicide a few years later, and the truth of what happened to Julia Bridges dies with her. Until . . . Dublin, 1968 Nicoletta Sarto is an ambitious junior reporter for the Irish Sentinel when the bones of Julia Bridges are discovered in the garden of a house on the outskirts of Dublin. Drawn into investigating the 25-year-old mystery of Julia’s disappearance and her link to the notorious Gloria Fitzpatrick, the story takes Nicoletta into the tangled underworld of the illegal abortion industry, stirring up long-buried secrets from her own past. As much a murder mystery story as a look at a young woman’s struggle to succeed in a man’s world, Where They Lie is a beautifully atmospheric debut that will stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page.

9. The reckoning

by Martina Murphy

€9.49 €14.00

The reckoning is coming... In an isolated house by Dugort pier a body is found. DS Lucy Golden is shocked to discover that the victim, Sandra Byrne, is a sister of one of her old school friends. To further complicate matters, Ben Lively, one of Lucy's colleagues, is the chief suspect. Lucy must put aside her bias in order to uncover the truth. But the deeper she digs into Sandra's life, the more the past starts to unravel and the less she seems to know. How do you solve a murder when all you have are lies? As Lucy desperately tries to sort out what is true from what is not, Rob, her ex-husband and ex-con, makes a reappearance. And when the reckoning for past mistakes finally arrives, nothing is what it seems. Praise for Martina Murphy 'The Branded pulls you straight into the story, snares you, and won't let you escape until you turn the last page' Patricia Gibney 'A novel that raises the bar for crime procedurals. . . artful, measured and gripping' Shots Magazine 'A twisty mystery, a moody setting and a troubled cop on a tricky case. What more could you want?' Peterborough Evening Telegraph

10. The returned

by Amanda Cassidy

€13.99 €18.20

From the CWA John Creasey New Blood Dagger shortlisted author 'A dark, haunting tale with an emotional gut punch that stays with you long after the final page. Amanda Cassidy is an unflinching storyteller.' Lisa Jewell, author of The Family Upstairs When she re-lives this night, over and over, Nancy will wonder if she'd just gone upstairs a few minutes earlier, what might have been. A devastating fire. A grieving mother. A picture-perfect village full of dark secrets. And now, a son who has seemingly come back from the dead. A detective called back to her hometown, back to the memories she thought she'd left behind. An electrifying novel from a compelling new voice in Irish crime fiction, perfect for fans of Liz Nugent and Claire Mackintosh. Praise for The Returned 'A richly layered, intricate plot, wonderfully nuanced characters, and absolutely stunning writing, The Returned packs an incredible emotional punch. One of the best books I've read this year.' Andrea Mara, author of All Her Fault 'A powerfully emotive and carefully layered story about old secrets, motherhood and demons from the past. Amanda's lyrical and evocative writing underpins a whip cracking plot that simply swept me away!' Lizzy Barber, author of Out of Her Depth 'Vivid, pacy and gripping, with characters who have real heart, Amanda Cassidy is a brilliant new voice in crime fiction.' Sam Blake, author of The Mystery of Four 'An emotionally-charged page-turner that won't let you go. I'm still reeling from that stunning ending. I loved it.' Glenn Meade, author of The Devil's Disciple 'A tightly-woven, well-balanced mystery. Dark, emotive and intricate, The Returned marks an exciting step forward for Cassidy in the Irish crime fiction genre' Business Post What reader's are saying about The Returned 'When I say my heart was pounding reading this book, I mean it was POUNDING! The Returned is unputdownable and took me on an emotional rollercoaster! Superb, a must read.' ????? Reader review 'This book packs a powerful, emotional punch. The writing is excellent with realistic characterisation and full of tension.' ????? Reader review 'I did not want this book to end. The storyline, characters and emotion of this novel are seriously unmatched. I recommend this book and this author. You will not be disappointed. Bravo!' ????? Reader review

11. The trap

by Catherine Ryan Howard

€9.49 €12.60

'Dark, creepy and very clever, The Trap will lure you in and keep you captive until the very last page' - C L TAYLOR 'Elegant and twisty, it lingers in the memory' - Daily Mail 'Topical, twisty, and with a real heart stopper of a moment halfway in that'll make you turn the lights back on' - GILLIAN MCALLISTER Stranded on a dark road in the middle of the night, a young woman accepts a lift from a passing stranger. It's the nightmare scenario that every girl is warned about, and she knows the dangers all too well - but what other choice does she have? As they drive, she alternates between fear and relief - one moment thinking he is just a good man doing a good thing, the next convinced he's a monster. But when he delivers her safely to her destination, she realizes her fears were unfounded. And her heart sinks. Because a monster is what she's looking for. She'll try again tomorrow night. But will the man who took her sister take the bait? Inspired by a series of still-unsolved disappearances, The Trap is the startlingly original new thriller from internationally bestselling author Catherine Ryan Howard. 'As brain-teasing as it is gripping . . . [a] psychologically dazzling novel' - Sunday Times Thriller of the Month and chosen as one of the 12 best thrillers of 2023 by The Times 'Dark and witty and clever. An original and highly gripping read, I couldn't turn the pages fast enough' - Alice Feeney 'Howard has a sly gift for misdirection . . . Again and again, you'll blithely follow her down the wrong path' - New York Times 'A breakneck thriller with so many twists and turns that your head will spin. I absolutely tore through The Trap ' - Holly Seddon The Trap was an instant Irish Times bestseller and a Sunday Times Thriller of the Year

12. Death writes

by Andrea Carter

€9.49 €14.00

The next gripping book in the Ben O'Keefe series. Praise for Andrea Carter's Inishowen Mysteries series 'Atmospheric and vivid' The Irish Times 'I adored this traditional crime novel; it's modern day Agatha Christie with Ben as Miss Marple' Irish Examiner ' The colourful cast of characters may be fictional, but the landscapes, towns and villages are instantly recognisable' Irish Daily Mail 'A beguiling heroine - clever, sympathetic and bearing a weight of guilt' The Times

13. Breaking

by Amanda Cassidy

€10.99 €14.00

Shortlisted for the CWA John Creasey New Blood Dagger 2023 'A rich, gut-punch of a crime thriller' Ashley Audrain, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Push It's every mother's worst fear On a sun-hazed afternoon in the Florida Keys, a child goes missing from the beach. Dr Mirren Fitzpatrick appeals to the world to help find her eight-year-old adopted daughter. The family are on holiday from Ireland, far from home and desperate to return there as they arrived - together. Yet the police are immediately suspicious of Mirren. She was drinking at a bar - alone - shortly before reporting that her youngest child had disappeared. As rumours abound about Mirren's past a trial-by-media ensues, and she is turned from a figure of pity to the villain of the piece. And then a small body is found dumped in the ocean. Is Mirren a heartbroken mother, or the architect of her daughter's fate? A stunning debut from a brilliant new voice in Irish crime fiction, perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn and Ashley Audrain. Breaking will see readers question their own notions of motherhood, guilt and the inescapable consequences of the past. Praise for Breaking 'This story draws you in immediately. There is a real freshness to Cassidy's approach to storytelling. And the ending is as disturbing and moving as those opening beach-scene pages.' Daily Mail 'Another great debut, this twisty crime thriller had me gripped from the very first page! A new voice in Irish crime fiction - an author to watch.' Prima 'Delivers a confronting examination of maternal love and the expectations that weigh so heavily on women, even in their most unthinkably dark moments. In both pace and prose, Breaking is a hugely satisfying debut.' Ashley Audrain 'I LOVED the story and the twists! Expert plotting and great characters made it an emotional read. It had me guessing throughout and kept me turning the pages at speed.' Patricia Gibney, author of The Guilty Girl 'Wonderfully compelling and at times, painfully sharp. A searing interrogation of motherhood and media... this is a beautifully constructed and beguiling debut novel.' Andrea Mara, author of All Her Fault 'Amanda Cassidy captures a mother's guilt perfectly... this a compelling, intriguing and thoroughly engaging read. Amanda is a very talented new voice in Irish writing.' Liz Nugent, author of Our Little Cruelties 'A contender for thriller of the year. Breaking dazzles from the opening line. Powerful, sharp and moving, with an ending that flabbergasts

14. The lock-up

by John Banville

€9.49 €14.00

'A compelling thriller.' DAILY MAIL 'Superb.' SUNDAY TIMES The Sunday Times bestselling author of Snow and April in Spain returns with Strafford and Quirke's most troubling case yet. 1950s Dublin. The body of a young woman is discovered in a lock-up garage, an apparent suicide. But pathologist Dr Quirke and Detective Inspector Strafford soon suspect foul play. The victim's sister returns from London to help the two men, but, with relations between them increasingly strained, and their investigation taking them back to events from the final days of the Second World War, can they join the pieces of a hidden puzzle before it's too late? 'Atmospheric and sinister with simmering tension . . . Once you start reading, it's impossible to stop.' DAILY EXPRESS 'Addictive.' DAILY TELEGRAPH Readers are gripped by The Lock-Up : ***** 'A real page-turner. . . Highly recommend!' ***** 'Crime writing at its finest' ***** 'Quite spectacular! John Banville is a wonderful writer' ***** 'I had an absolute blast reading this novel. I genuinely didn't want it to end.' **THE DROWNED - THE CHILLING NEW STRAFFORD & QUIRKE MURDER MYSTERY - AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW**

15. A lesson in malice

by Catherine Kirwan

€9.49 €14.00

SHE SAID YES TO A DINNER INVITATION. NOW SHE'S A MURDER SUSPECT . . . 'A gripping page-turner' CATHERINE RYAN HOWARD 'Agatha Christie meets John Grisham' SAM BLAKE 'I couldn't put it down' ANDREA MARA A visit to her old university takes an unexpected turn for solicitor Finn Fitzpatrick when she receives an exclusive invitation. She is far from high profile on the legal scene, so why is she on the guestlist for a select gathering in the College president's private dining room? Three days later, a body is discovered on College grounds. And, as the police launch their hunt for the killer, everyone who was at dinner that night falls under suspicion. Including Finn. Soon, she's investigating the murder, unearthing the bitter rivalries and hidden agendas lurking beneath the success of her fellow dinner guests. As the mysteries and revelations pile up, Finn finds herself keeping secrets from those around her - but at what cost? 'A perfect "locked-room-whodunnit' murder mystery that will keep you guessing' Sunday Independent 'A great read' PATRICIA GIBNEY 'A pacy whodunnit' Irish Examiner

16. Don't look back

by Jo Spain

€9.49 €12.60

It was the perfect honeymoon . . . until she confessed to murder For one week, everything in Luke Miller's life is perfect. Surprised with a belated honeymoon by his wife, Rose, he's had seven days with her in a Caribbean paradise. But then Rose confesses that on the day they left, a violent man from her past tracked her down and broke into their home. He wasn't expecting her to fight back. In her terror, Rose killed him. Now there's a dead body in his apartment, and only one person Luke can think to turn to. Mickey never expected to hear from Luke again, not after he disappeared without warning. Mickey can't deny a woman who needs help. Luke trusts her to make sure Rose doesn't have to keep running. But it turns out, some lies are too big to run from. Praise for Jo Spain 'I loved it' Tim Weaver 'A griptastic thriller' Liz Nugent 'Jo Spain at her brilliant best' Andrea Mara 'Jo Spain is a brilliant, compelling storyteller' Jane Casey 'Jo excels at bringing her readers into the most exhilarating and addictive thrillers and Don't Look Back is no exception. I consumed (inhaled really!) this book over a couple of days and didn't want to put it down' 5-star reader review 'A top-notch thriller' T. M. Logan 'Jo Spain never disappoints' Chris Whitaker 'You'll hear yourself say just one more chapter, but one more chapter is never enough.' 5-star reader review 'A fabulous page-turner that will keep you guessing and guessing' Cara Hunter 'Utterly fantastic, clever and absorbing . . . I have a new favourite author' 5-star reader review

17. No one saw a thing

by Andrea Mara

€9.49 €12.60

Discover the gripping, Sunday Times bestselling crime thriller that will keep you hooked to the very end. *A NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER* *A RICHARD AND JUDY BOOKCLUB PICK* *SHORTLISTED FOR CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR, IRISH INDEPENDENT * 'Such a clever page-turner'. Cara Hunter 'Andrea Mara is a star.' Lee Child 'Probably the most suspenseful book I will read all year.' Liz Nugent Two children get on the train. Only one gets off... No one saw it happen. Your two little girls jump on the train ahead of you. As you try to join them, the doors slide shut and the train moves away, leaving you behind. Everyone is lying. It's only when you reach the next stop that you truly begin to panic. Because there aren't two children waiting for you on the platform. There's only one. Someone is to blame. Has your other daughter got lost? Been taken by a passing stranger? Or perhaps the culprit is closer to home than you think. Everyone is talking about No One Saw a Thing : 'I was hooked by the end of chapter one.' Jane Casey One of the most tense thrillers of the year so far.' John Marrs 'Twisting, frightening and impossible to put down.' Chris Whitaker 'I devoured it.' Fiona Cummins 'You will look hard to find a more searing opening 15 pages of a thriller this year.' Irish Independent 'This sharply observed novel manages to be at once an intricate puzzle and an involving race against time' The Sunday Times 'A roller coaster ride of a read where the twists are relentless right up until the very end. Brilliantly done!' ? ? ? ? ?Reader review 'A fast-paced, gripping thriller that I devoured in one sitting' ? ? ? ? ? Reader review 'Wow! Best book I've read in 2023 so far. . .I'll absolutely be reading more of Andrea Mara's books because this was BRILLIANT!' ? ? ? ? ? Reader review 'This is in my opinion Andrea Mara's best book so far. She just keeps getting better and better. There's so many twists that even the twists have twists!' ? ? ? ? ? Reader review 'I lost sleep not wanting to put this book down. Lots of plot twists and enough turns to keep you on the edge of your seat. Would highly recommend!' ? ? ? ? ? Reader review Number 1 Sunday Times original fiction bestseller, July 2023 Richard and Judy Book Club pick, February 2024 Shortlisted for the Irish Independent Crime Novel of the Year, 2023

18. In the shadows

by Amy Cronin

€16.99

Tom has found you! You need to run! Kate Crowley has tried to put the past, and Cork city, behind her, but Tom Gallagher isn't ready to absolve her of her sins. As she flees across Spain his henchmen are only steps behind her, his net ever-closing. But someone on the inside is willing to betray him, offering Kate a lifeline. Everything Tom worked for is crumbling. His family is destroyed, his life falling apart. Ely Murray is back, claiming the city and Tom's business as his own. A man can only be pushed so far . Anna Clarke spends her days watching and waiting. Checking over her shoulder for Dean Harris, the rapist who has evaded the garda?. Unable to sleep, waiting for news from the final search for her long-lost parents, she needs a distraction. Researching a cold case with her frien

19. Someone You Trust TPB

by Rachel Ryan

€14.99 €21.00

Amy jumps at the opportunity when she's offered a nannying job in picturesque West Cork. The assignment is for the welcoming Carroll family, whose stunning house is situated on a stretch of remote and rugged coastline. It's the perfect chance for Amy to start over - far away from her life in Dublin she is trying to escape.With two adorable children to oversee, a pair of generous employers and a lavish new home, everything seems wonderful. So why can't Amy shake a creeping sense of unease? Perhaps it's the husband's erratic behaviour. Or the strange messages that somebody has been painting around the local village.Quickly, it becomes clear that all is not well in the Carroll marriage, nor in their idyllic rural community. Whispered secrets and strange occurrences fill the breath-taking scenery with menace and, as the days pass, Amy realises that the refuge she has sought just might be the most dangerous place of all.

20. The mystery of four

by Sam Blake

€9.49 €14.00

'A vivid cast of characters, endless intrigue and all the fun of a Golden Age mystery await you at Kilfenora House' Catherine Ryan Howard 'Witty, twisty and featuring my favourite antiheroine in a long time' Alex Marwood Murder is easy ... when it doesn't look like murder Tess Morgan has finally made her dream of restoring beautiful Kilfenora House and Gardens into a reality. But during rehearsals for the play that forms the opening weekend's flagship event, her dream turns into a nightmare when a devastating accident looks set to ruin her carefully laid plans. There are rumours that Kilfenora House is cursed, but this feels personal, and becomes increasingly terrifying when more than one body is discovered. Could someone be closing in on Tess herself? Clarissa Westmacott, ex star of stage and screen, certainly believes so, particularly when she learns that purple-flowered aconite has been picked from the Poison Garden. And Clarissa will stop at nothing to protect the friend she has come to see as a daughter...

21. Body of truth

by Marie Cassidy

€14.99 €22.40

IN THE HUNT FOR A KILLER THE SCARS OF DEATH DON'T LIE FROM IRELAND'S FORMER STATE PATHOLOGIST MARIE CASSIDY COMES A GRIPPING THRILLER WHERE THE SECRETS OF THE MORTUARY ARE UNCOVERED WITH SCALPEL-LIKE PRECISION. Dr Terry O'Brien has recently arrived in Ireland from Scotland to take up a position as State Pathologist when a high-profile murder occurs. The victim is Rachel Reece, host of a popular true crime podcast on unsolved murders of Irish women and niece of a prominent politician. As Terry gathers evidence to help with the police investigation, she becomes convincethat they are following the wrong line of inquiry and begins her own research. She soon finds herself in the thick of cold cases of murdered Irish women, with questions mounting. What did Rachel Reece find out about the unsolved murder of Eileen McCarthy before she died? Who is sending ominous messages to Terry and what do they mean? And why is she increasingly at odds with her superiors?  Terry knows that the pathology never lies. But when her forensic skills reveal something that might hold the key to the case, little does she know the deadly risk of revealing the truth . . .

22. The coroner's daughter

by Andrew Hughes

€10.99 €12.60

Dublin, 1816. A young nursemaid conceals a pregnancy and then murders her new-born in the home of the Neshams, a prominent family in a radical Christian sect known as the Brethren. Rumours swirl about the identity of the child's father, but before an inquest can be held, the maid is found dead after an apparent suicide. When Abigail Lawless, the 18-year-old daughter of the coroner, by chance discovers a message from the maid's seducer, she sets out to discover the truth.

23. Furies P/B

by John Connolly

€10.08 €12.60

EVIL TAKES MANY FORMS. PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR CHARLIE PARKER HUNTS THEM ALL. 'John Connolly is the creator of a unique blend of thriller and horror who receives rave reviews every time' Sunday Telegraph The Furies: mythological snake-haired goddesses of vengeance, pursuers of those who have committed unavenged crimes. Now, private investigator Charlie Parker is drawn into a world of modern furies in two linked stories. In The Sisters Strange, the return of the criminal Raum Buker to Portland, Maine brings with it chaos and murder, as an act of theft threatens not only to tear apart his own existence but also that of Raum's former lovers, the enigmatic sisters Dolors and Ambar Strange. And in The Furies Parker finds himself fighting to protect two more women as the city of Portland shuts down in the face of a global pandemic, but it may be that his clients are more capable of taking care of themselves than anyone could have imagined . . . From the number one Sunday Times and multi-million-copy bestselling author John Connolly comes two linked stories in one novel and the most compelling and unsettling Charlie Parker case yet. The Charlie Parker novels can be read and enjoyed in any order. The Furies is the landmark twentieth book in this globally bestselling series.

24. Run time

by Catherine Ryan Howard

€9.49 €12.60

SHORTLISTED FOR THE IRISH BOOK AWARDS' CRIME FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR _________________________________ *** A Top Ten Kindle Bestseller *** 'Pure nerve-shredding suspense from the first page to the last' Erin Kelly 'Blair Witch meets Fleabag ... pure mastery' Janice Hallett 'Dazzling' Riley Sager _________________________________ Movie-making can be murder. The project Final Draft, a psychological horror, being filmed at a house deep in a forest, miles from anywhere in the wintry wilds of West Cork. The lead Former soap-star Adele Rafferty has stepped in to replace the original actress at the very last minute. She can't help but hope that this opportunity will be her big break - and she knows she was lucky to get it, after what happened the last time she was on a set. The problem Something isn't quite right about Final Draft. When the strange goings-on in the script start to happen on set too, Adele begins to fear that the real horror lies off the page... _________________________________ 'A roller-coaster ride and fun in every sense, I loved it!' Andrea Mara 'Will have you glued to your sunbed ... insists on being read in one sitting' Gloss

25. 56 days

by Catherine Ryan Howard

€10.44 €13.05

Winner of the An Post Irish Book Awards 2021 Crime Fiction Book of the Year A Book of the Year for 2021 in the New York Times, the Washington Post and the Irish Times  ** THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER ** 'As good as suspense fiction gets' Washington Post No one even knew they were together. Now one of them is dead. 56 DAYS AGO Ciara and Oliver meet in a supermarket queue in Dublin and start dating the same week COVID-19 reaches Irish shores. 35 DAYS AGO When lockdown threatens to keep them apart, Oliver suggests they move in together. Ciara sees a unique opportunity for a relationship to flourish without the scrutiny of family and friends. Oliver sees a chance to hide who - and what - he really is. TODAY Detectives arrive at Oliver's apartment to discover a decomposing body inside. Can they determine what really happened, or has lockdown created an opportunity for someone to commit the perfect crime? 'Terrific ... you won't want to stop reading until the end' Karin Slaughter

26. The last to disappear

by Jo Spain

€9.49 €12.60

'Dark and terrifying, utterly compelling' SARAH PEARSE ******** A luxury resort. Three missing women. One body. When young London professional Alex Evans is informed that his sister's body has been pulled from an icy lake in Northern Lapland, he assumes his irresponsible sister accidentally drowned. He travels to the wealthy winter resort where Vicky worked as a tour-guide and meets Agatha Koskinen, the detective in charge. Agatha is a no-nonsense single mother of three who already thinks there's more to Vicky's case than meets the eye. As the two form an unlikely alliance, Alex also begins to suspect the small town where his sister lived and died is harbouring secrets. It's not long before he learns that three other women have gone missing from the area in the past and that his sister may have left him a message. On the surface, Koppe, Lapland is a winter wonderland. But in this remote, frozen place, death seems only ever a heartbeat away. ******** 'A breathless, tense thriller' B. P. Walter 'Utterly ingenious' Liz Nugent 'Tense and atmospheric' Catherine Cooper 'Unforgettable!' Allie Reynolds 'Jo Spain never disappoints' Chris Whitaker

27. Run time

by Catherine Ryan Howard

€9.49 €12.60

SHORTLISTED FOR THE IRISH BOOK AWARDS' CRIME FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR _________________________________ *** A Top Ten Kindle Bestseller *** 'Pure nerve-shredding suspense from the first page to the last' Erin Kelly 'Blair Witch meets Fleabag ... pure mastery' Janice Hallett 'Dazzling' Riley Sager _________________________________ Movie-making can be murder. The project Final Draft, a psychological horror, being filmed at a house deep in a forest, miles from anywhere in the wintry wilds of West Cork. The lead Former soap-star Adele Rafferty has stepped in to replace the original actress at the very last minute. She can't help but hope that this opportunity will be her big break - and she knows she was lucky to get it, after what happened the last time she was on a set. The problem Something isn't quite right about Final Draft. When the strange goings-on in the script start to happen on set too, Adele begins to fear that the real horror lies off the page... _________________________________ 'A roller-coaster ride and fun in every sense, I loved it!' Andrea Mara 'Will have you glued to your sunbed ... insists on being read in one sitting' Gloss

28. The branded

by Martina Murphy

€12.60

'The Branded pulls you straight into the story, snares you, and won't let you escape until you turn the last page' Patricia Gibney During an unprecedented heatwave, the body of a young girl is found in a submerged suitcase in Loch Acorrymore on Achill Island. DS Lucy Golden is tasked with identifying her and returning her to her family. With the help of her team, they discover that the girl was a runaway, who had spent some time in a homeless shelter. She has been murdered and an investigation is launched. Despite some promising leads, Lucy's enquiries seem to be going nowhere until another the body with connections to the homeless shelter is discovered in what initially appears to be a suicide. Lucy knows that there is no such thing as coincidence, but the race is on to find the link between the two victims before the trail goes cold. As Lucy is drawn deeper into the case, she realises that these murders may be a whole lot more sinister than first thought. Can Lucy keep a clear emotional head and get to the truth before more girls end up dead? Praise for The Branded 'Even better than her first [book]. . . a breathless crime novel, imbued with a sense of place' Westmeath Examiner 'Such a good, interesting read' Belfast Telegraph 'DC Lucy Golden returns in another nail-biting Irish thriller' Peterborough Telegraph

29. Her last words

by E. V. Kelly

€12.60

'Opens with a terrific hook' IRISH TIMES 'Absolutely absorbing' SAM BLAKE 'A chilling, magical read' PATRICIA GIBNEY 'Breathtakingly paced' S. A. DUNPHY 'Truly gripping' SINEAD CROWLEY THE DEAD WON'T STAY SILENT FOREVER... It's a crisp spring morning when Cass drops her husband, a respected lecturer, to the beach for his medically prescribed swim. While waiting for him, something catches her eye. A young woman runs towards her husband and embraces him - until he holds his hand over her face and she falls down on the stones, dead. In the backseat of the car, their seven-year-old son sits quietly. When her husband returns, he says nothing. Neither does Cass. Afraid to speak up in the immediate aftermath, Cass embarks on a solitary quest to unravel what has taken place. Cass is quickly drawn into a web of lies that pulls her back to the previous autumn, when a beautiful Italian postgraduate student finds herself subsumed by an inescapable desire. It's visceral. It's destiny. But sometimes destiny can kill... Atmospheric, twisty, and propulsive, Her Last Words is an edge-of-your-seat read about obsession and dark secrets coming to light.

30. The empty room

by Brian McGilloway

€12.60

What do you do when your child disappears? 'A hugely compelling story of loss, grief and vengeance, The Empty Room is probably the best novel yet by one of our finest mystery writers. Unmissable.' John Connolly 'The tension and heartbreak kept me turning the pages' Patricia Gibney 'A searing, thrilling and heartbreaking look at life, loss and revenge, expertly handled by a hugely talented storyteller' Chris Whitaker Pandora - Dora - Condron wakes one morning to discover her 17-year old daughter Ellie, has not come home after a party. The day Ellie disappears, Dora is alone as her husband Eamon has already left for the day in his job as a long-distance lorry driver. So Dora does the usual things: rings around Ellie's friends... but no one knows where she is. Her panic growing, Dora tries the local hospitals and art college where Ellie is a student - but then the police arrive on her doorstep with the news her daughter's handbag has been discovered dumped in a layby. So begins Dora's ordeal of waiting and not knowing what has become of her girl. Eamon's lack of empathy and concern, Dora realises, is indicative of the state of their marriage, and left on her own, Dora begins to reassess everything she thought she knew about her family and her life. Increasingly isolated and disillusioned with the police investigation, Dora feels her grip on reality slipping as she takes it upon herself to find her daughter - even if it means tearing apart everything and everybody she had ever loved, and taking justice into her own hands. Praise for The Empty Room 'The Empty Room has all the elements of great drama - murder, revenge, sacrifice - along with complex moral questions that will keep you engaged long after the final thrilling page' Martina Murphy 'A compulsive, addictive, heart rending read, The Empty Room is a tale of grief and loss, and ultimately redemption, that puts Brian McGilloway at the very top of the game. I could not put it down' Sam Blake 'Masterful, humane, compelling, beautifully written, utterly convincing - and without a wasted word' Catherine Kirwan 'The Empty Room is a tense, and at times claustrophic, slow-burner which builds to a devastating conclusion' Claire Allan 'A tense thriller' Irish Daily Mail 'The Empty Room surely secures Brian's place as one of the best writers out there. . . a thoughtful exploration of a mother struggling with a changed world. . . exceptional' Chris MacDonald 'High tension and high emotion make this story a page turne

31. Hide and seek

by Andrea Mara

€9.49 €14.50

A missing child. A house full of secrets. A mystery waiting to be solved. From the Sunday Times bestselling author comes a twisty psychological thriller that you won't be able to put down. 'Next-level domestic suspense - even the twists have twists. I loved it - Andrea Mara is a star.' Lee Child 'A relentless, twisting page-turner.' Chris Whitaker 'Original, clever and unputdownable.' Sarah Pearse Close your eyes. The game of hide and seek is over, but little Lily Murphy hasn't been found. Her parents try to stay positive, but they know this peaceful Dublin suburb will never be the same again. Count to ten. Years later, Joanna moves into a new house. It seems perfect in every way, until she learns that Lily Murphy used to live here. And when you open them, your child is gone. Because Joanna thinks she knows what really happened to Lily - and if the truth gets out, it might be her undoing... READERS LOVE HIDE AND SEEK! 'I loved, loved, LOVED this book! A fast-paced thriller with twists that you never see coming!' ? ? ? ? ? 'Andrea Mara is the Queen of the Unexpected Twist. Not to mention excelling in creating an attention-grabbing hook to ensure that the reader's attention is 'hooked' from the opening page...' ? ? ? ? ? 'I honestly think it's her best book yet. From the very start I was completely gripped by the story, and I couldn't put this book down. This is an unputdownable crime thriller thick with suspense and intrigue. A massive 5? read for me.' ? ? ? ? ? 'Best thriller of the year! Loved every page, really hope they make a Netflix series based on this!' ? ? ? ? ? 'Hide and Seek is every mother's worst nightmare! Andrea Mara is an amazing storyteller and weaves a thoroughly enjoyable tale.' ? ? ? ? ? 'I felt completely high on adrenaline after finishing this book because it was so good. A compulsive page-turner that will leave your heart racing!' ? ? ? ? ? Praise for Andrea Mara: 'Grips from the first page and keeps upping the stakes . . . I didn't predict any of the twists and turns.' Sarah Pearse, No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Sanatorium 'Sharp, sophisticated, and full of suspense.' Cara Hunter 'Andrea Mara's tight plotting and convincing characterisation make her books both compelling and intriguing.' Liz Nugent **Don't miss Someone in the Attic , the gripping, twisty new thriller from Andrea Mara, available to pre-order now!**

32. The perfect lie

by Jo Spain

€11.59 €14.50

'Will keep you guessing and guessing' Cara Hunter He jumped to his death in front of witnesses. Now his wife is charged with murder. Five years ago, Erin Kennedy moved to New York following a family tragedy. She now lives happily with her detective husband in the scenic seaside town of Newport, Long Island. When Erin answers the door to Danny's police colleagues one morning, it's the start of an ordinary day. But behind her, Danny walks to the window of their fourth-floor apartment and jumps to his death. Eighteen months later, Erin is in court, charged with her husband's murder. Over that year and a half, Erin has learned things about Danny she could never have imagined. She thought he was perfect. She thought their life was perfect. But it was all built on the perfect lie. ******** 'A jewel of a thriller' Heat ' I loved this book, a real page-turner' 5* Reader Review 'Another twisty and intense thriller from the great Jo Spain' Adrian McKinty 'Wonderful, unpredictable and gripping' 5* Reader Review 'This will have you absolutely gripped' Prima 'A total rollercoaster from start to finish' 5* Reader Review 'Superbly written, cinematic and pacey' Steve Cavanagh

33. Crookedwood

by Liza Costello

€12.60

'Intriguing rural noir with echoes of Tana French and Donal Ryan' Catherine Kirwan 'A compulsive read from a truly gifted writer' Andrew Rosenheim When city dweller Sarah finds herself back in the quiet midlands town of her youth, old friendships resurface, along with memories she'd rather forget. For Crookedwood is a town of things unspoken, of secrets past and present. One evening, she faces a terrifying encounter in the woods near her home, with a man and his vicious dog. As she tries to piece together what she stumbled upon in the days that follow, it starts to feel that no one, including gardaì, is taking her seriously. Is she being gaslit, or losing her grip on reality? Because years ago, in the same woods, something happened that changed the course of her life, something she's never been able to speak of. And now, it's all she can think about. Crookedwood is a compulsive thriller about buried trauma, small-town vendettas and how sometimes, in order to survive, you have to return to the dark place where it all began.

34. Diving for pearls

by Jamie O'Connell

€10.44 €13.05

**Shortlisted for Sunday Independent Newcomer of the Year at the An Post Irish Book Awards 2021** 'An instantly gripping page-turner' Sunday Independent Life Magazine A young woman's body floats in the Dubai marina. Her death alters the fates of six people, each one striving for a better life in an unforgiving city. A young Irish man comes to stay with his sister, keen to erase his troubled past in the heat of the Dubai sun. A Russian sex worker has outsmarted the system so far - but will her luck run out? A Pakistani taxi driver dreams of a future for his daughters. An Emirate man hides the truth about who he really is. An Ethiopian maid tries to carve out a path of her own. From every corner of the globe, Dubai has made promises to them all. Promises of gilded opportunities and bright new horizons, the chance to forget the past and protect long-held secrets. But Dubai breaks its promises, with deadly consequences. In a city of mirages, how do you find your way out? 'A hugely engaging novel from a talented new writer' John Boyne 'A really fantastic read' Sinéad Moriarty ________ Readers are enthralled by Diving for Pearls ***** 'An absolutely brilliant book, the setting of Dubai making this story into something quite unique.' ***** 'An excellent read . . . the ending felt like a true reflection of real life.' ***** 'A sinister and claustrophobic atmosphere quietly simmers throughout, which kept me enthralled.'

35. The trial of Lotta Rae

by Siobhan MacGowan

€9.49 €12.60

A Times Best New Historical Fiction pick, perfect for fans of The Familiars and The Binding . 'KEEPS THE READER HOOKED TO THE END' - THE TIMES ___________ Halloween night, 1906. Lotta Rae is assaulted by a wealthy gentleman and bravely takes him to trial alongside her barrister, William. But the verdict is devastating, the consequences unimaginable. When Lotta discovers she has been betrayed, she vows to deliver her own justice. Twelve years later, William and Lotta meet again: this night, their final reckoning. The day in court is done. But tonight he will hear her testimony. ___________ 'A masterclass in storytelling' - Donal Ryan 'Utterly absorbing and vividly realised' - Irish Independent 'An enthralling drama' - Best 'A sweeping, heart-breaking quest for justice' - Fiona Looney 'A tale told with such ominous beauty. Lotta will stay with me forever' - Chas Newkey-Burden 'Weaves historical fact with an engaging and page-turning plot' - Sinead Moriarty 'This is a sit-down-and-do-not-get-up-until-you've-finished read' - Belfast Telegraph 'A brilliant tale' - Sunday Business Post 'A gripping story of injustice, intrigue and revenge set at the turn of the 20th century' - Irish Times 'Beautifully executed and thought provoking' - Ruth Hogan

36. Cruel deeds

by Catherine Kirwan

€10.44 €13.05

'A propulsive mystery that feels both fresh and assured' Catherine Ryan Howard 'A clever twisty tale that feels completely authentic, Catherine Kirwan is onto another winner' Jane Casey 'Atmospheric and intriguing with a brilliantly relatable heroine and an explosive, gripping conclusion, nothing in Cruel Deeds is quite as it seems.' Sam Blake 'Thrilling ... a page turning read' Patricia Gibney A SUCCESSFUL LAWYER IS FOUND MURDERED - WHAT WAS SHE HIDING? Finn Fitzpatrick and Mandy Breslin work at the same law firm but move in very different circles. Mandy is a member of the privileged senior partners' clique. Finn keeps to herself. When Mandy's body is found at an abandoned house, everyone at the firm is left reeling - but the partners move fast. If Mandy was involved in something that got her killed, they want to be the first to know. As Finn investigates Mandy's work, she finds herself drawn deeper into her dead colleague's life, and soon discovers that Mandy wasn't the only one with secrets. Will uncovering this web of lies put Finn at risk too? And who can she turn to when she can't trust anyone? 'Pacy, twisty and ingeniously plotted ... a real page-turner' T.M. Logan 'Money and greed, office gossip and secret affairs; twisty and pacy' Andrea Mara 'Pacy, gripping and atmospheric ... a cracking read!' Andrea Carter

37. Before he kills again

by Tadhg Coakley

€16.99

This tense crime novel, second in a series featuring former inter-county hurler now turned detective, Garda Tim Collins, finds a Cork city woman raped and murdered in her own home. Assigned to the case, Collins and new partner Deirdre Donnelly soon find out that there is a misogynistic apparatus, male dark forces at play with plans to attack and kill many more women. In a race against time and utter unacceptance of female degradation violence, Collins and Deirdre have to find the killer before he acts again. But can they? Donnelly and her competitive and previously famous sportsman partner hate to lose, but when one of Ireland's most dangerous criminals turns up in Collins' home turf, West Cork, old sparring partner Superintendent Buckley insists he move case. The West Cork investigation imploding and climaxing into a brutal killing, we quickly learn this utterly likeable detective cans sometimes be violent and ruthless. A respected professional, he is often perceived as a wild card amongst the Garda ranks. The witness of this murder in West Cork spurs him into battle. How far will he go to avenge that death? Will Collins become a killer, too? We are shown the dark realism of crime and the battles of will and intelligence that go on in the world policing. A strong sense of place combined with a shocking double climax makes this second installment of the Tim Collins series a thrilling read.

38. The murder box

by Olivia Kiernan

€12.60

Some games can be deadly At first, Detective Chief Superintendent Frankie Sheehan believes the murder mystery game sent to her office is a birthday gift from one of her colleagues. But when Frankie studies the game's contents, she notices a striking resemblance between the 'murder victim' and missing twenty-two-year-old Lydia Callin. As Frankie and her team investigate, a series of grisly crimes connected to the game are discovered across Dublin city and Lydia's involvement with a shadowy network of murder mystery players becomes clear. On the hunt for Lydia's murderer, Frankie is drawn more deeply into the game. Every successful move brings her closer to the killer. But the real question is not what happens should she lose -- but what happens if she wins. PRAISE FOR OLIVIA KIERNAN: 'A wonderfully rich lead character and a story that twists in unforeseen directions' Claire McGowan 'What an absolute winner of a book. Five stars from me' Gytha Lodge 'The heir to Tana French's throne' Irish Times 'Cracking . . . Taut, gripping and beautifully written' Steve Cavanagh 'An ending you definitely won't see coming' JP Delaney 'A superior crime thriller . . . Highly recommended' Mark Edwards 'A superior police procedural' Sarah Vaughan 'Pin-sharp prose, brilliant characters and a hook to die for' Phoebe Locke 'Tight, tense, pacy and full of twists. A cracker' Neil Lancaster 'Very clever, chilling and brilliantly written! LOVED it!' Karen Hamilton 'Clever, shocking, and psychologically astute - this deserves to be huge' Caz Frear 'Grabs you by the throat from the first page and doesn't let go until the last' Araminta Hall 'An original concept that kept me utterly gripped from start to finish' Nikki Smith 'Sleekly written, atmospheric, and beautifully macabre' Charlotte Philby 'Authentic, taut, intriguing storytelling' Mari Hannah 'You won't be able to close it until you've solved the puzzle' Trevor Wood 'The Murder Box is compulsive reading - and has the most genius twist' Sam Blake 'A genius premise and beautiful writing. Loved it' Susi Holiday 'A masterful and original thriller' Rachel Edwards 'Line of Duty fans, here's your next obsession!' Amanda Reynolds 'Olivia's Kiernan's The Murder Box cements her position as one of the rising stars of crime fiction' Fiona Cummins

39. The nurse

by Claire Allan

€12.60

'Wow! This book kept me on the edge of my seat and every time I thought I knew what was going to happen there was another fabulous twist. I loved it.' Reader review ????? 'Well! I HORSED through The Nurse, pure HORSED! Tense, pacey, unputdownable.' - MARIAN KEYES Someone is watching her. She just doesn't know it yet. Nell Sweeney has led an ordinary life. Every day she walks to and from the hospital where she works as a nurse, believing that no harm can befall her. Until one day she is taken. Because someone out there has a secret. Someone out there has been watching Nell - and they've been watching others like her too. Nell is the unlucky one - she was in the wrong place at the wrong time. And if she isn't found soon, someone will make sure that she isn't the last woman to disappear. A chilling, gripping read, perfect for fans of Clare Mackintosh and Gillian McAllister. Readers are OBSESSED with The Nurse! 'Electrifying and frighteningly believable. Loved it.' ????? 'Wow! This book kept me on the edge of my seat and every time I thought I knew what was going to happen there was another fabulous twist. I loved it.' ????? 'This was quite possibly the most terrifying book that I have read.' ????? 'Wow! This book gripped me from the first page to the last. I read The Nurse well into the night and at every spare moment.' ????? 'This book has everything: twists, heartbreak, hatred, love. It is definitely not one to be missed and you will not be able to put this book down.' ????? 'Do yourself a favour and get a copy of The Nurse. It's fantastic and I could not put it down.' ????? 'The storyline was amazing and the ending was super unexpected!!! This book will terrify you and have you gripped in equal measure! I couldn't recommend this highly enough.' ????? 'I can't say enough good things about this novel and will be recommending it to everyone I know.' ????? 'Wow! This book had me gripped from the start!!! The perfect book! This book will stay with me for a long time.' ?????

40. Buried angels

by Patricia Gibney

€10.44 €13.05

'Lottie Parker is one of the most compelling characters in Irish detective fiction' LIZ NUGENT 'An action-packed, twisty tale of murder' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT 'Addictive . . . There's a reason why she has sold more than one million copies' IRISH INDEPENDENT ____________ Bubbles of cold sweat trickled down Faye's spine. The hole wasn't empty. Before she could turn and run, she caught the two sightless eyes staring up at her. Only then did she scream. When Faye Baker discovers a fragile child's skull behind the walls of her new home, Detective Lottie Parker is called to investigate. The house has been owned for years by the family of Faye's boyfriend Jeff, so when Jeff starts acting suspiciously, Lottie wonders what he might be hiding . . . Lottie doesn't have long to dig deeper before a child's bones are found by eleven-year-old Gavin on nearby railway tracks. The bones don't match the small skull behind the walls, but Lottie can't ignore the coincidence. Someone out there must be missing their loved ones and it's up to her to put right a terrible wrong. Unable to shake a feeling of foreboding, Lottie goes to speak to Faye, and discovers that she hasn't turned up for work. When Faye's body is found stuffed in the back of her car, Lottie needs to find out who wanted her to keep quiet. As Lottie hunts for Faye's killer, the case takes a darker turn when Gavin goes missing. Faye and Gavin are connected only by the grisly body parts they discovered. But who are these little victims and why has their killer come back? Can Lottie find the answers before another precious life is taken? This thrilling new novel from bestselling author Patricia Gibney will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. If you like Jane Casey, Liz Nugent and Alex Gray, you'll love Buried Angels . ____________ What everyone is saying about Buried Angels: 'Well this book has certainly given me back my reading mojo. It is simply brilliant. I devoured this book in a day and honestly couldn't put it down. This is possibly one of my favourite Lottie Parker books' Goodreads Reviewer, FIVE STARS 'Patricia really knows how to spin a tale! Addictive page turner. So many heart stopping moments. This one left me speechless' Goodreads Reviewer, FIVE STARS 'Detective Lottie is at her best . . . twists and turns that had you on edge of your seat it's the best book yet and I'm looking forward for more' Daily Life, FIVE STARS 'Gripping and totally compulsive . . . 100% the best yet!! This is b

41. The nameless ones

by John Connolly

€10.44 €13.05

***THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER*** 'This epic tale deserves all the praise that is coming its way. Phenomenal' Sun In Amsterdam, three people die in a canal house, their remains arranged around the crucified form of their patriarch, De Jaager: fixer, go-between, and confidante of an assassin named Louis. The men responsible for the murders are Serbian war criminals. They believe they can escape retribution by retreating to their homeland. They are wrong. For Louis has come to Europe to hunt them down: five killers to be found and punished before they can vanish into the east. There is only one problem. There's a sixth. From the number one Sunday Times and multi-million-copy bestselling author John Connolly comes the most compelling and unsettling thriller yet. The Charlie Parker novels can be read and enjoyed in any order. The Nameless Ones is the nineteenth book in this globally bestselling series.

42. The killing kind

by Jane Casey

€12.60

A RICHARD & JUDY BOOK-CLUB PICKNow a major new TV series starring Emma Appleton and Colin MorganThe incredible new break-out thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author. Shortlisted for the Irish Crime Book Awards 2021 Ingrid will never forget what John did. The people he hurt. The way he lied about it so easily. The way she defended him. Now he's back. He says a murderer is after her. He says only he can protect her. Would you trust him? The clock is ticking for Ingrid to decide. Because the killer is ready to strike. Praise for The Killing Kind 'Nobody understands the dark gap between justice and the law better than Jane Casey' Val McDermid 'Cool, accomplished, compulsive' Cara Hunter 'Extremely tense and very gripping' Ruth Ware 'A compulsive page-turner ' Steve Cavanagh 'A breathless game of cat-and-mouse' Erin Kelly 'A truly masterly thriller' Liz Nugent 'Tense and well-plotted' Harriet Tyce 'Each twist tightens the screw' J. R. Ellis 'Tense, pacy, addictive' Sarah Vaughan 'Brilliant plotted' Catherine Cooper 'One of my favourite writers' Dervla McTiernan 'Twisty and unexpected' Ann Cleeves 'Heart-stopping twists ' Sarah Hilary 'Endlessly surprising' Catherine Ryan Howard 'One of those 'just one more page' books' Susi Holliday 'Authentic, tense, thrilling' Will Dean 'Intricate' Jane Shemilt 'Fast-paced' Jo Spain 'Brilliant' The Times 'Creepily good' Daily Mail 'Chilling' Sunday Times

43. The devil's advocate

by Steve Cavanagh

€10.07 €12.60

'The Devil's Advocate makes your palms sweat and your blood run cold; the terrific trial scenes out-Grisham John Grisham.' The Times 'This guy is the real deal. Trust me.' LEE CHILD 'Top notch thrills and courtroom drama' SHARI LAPENA 'A terrific writer. He has talent to burn.' DON WINSLOW HE'S WON EVERY TRIAL. BECAUSE HE'S BEHIND EVERY MURDER. Ambitious District Attorney Randal Korn lives to watch prisoners executed. Even if they are not guilty. An innocent man, Andy Dubois, faces the death penalty for the murder of young girl. Korn has already fixed things to make sure he wins a fast conviction. The one thing Korn didn't count on was Eddie Flynn. Slick, street smart and cunning, the former con artist turned New York lawyer has only seven days to save an innocent man against a corrupt system and find the real killer. In a week the Judge will read the verdict, but will Eddie be alive to hear it? 'Addictive, unpredictable and timely' WILL DEAN 'Gripping, twisty and smart' JANE FALLON 'THE beach read of the summer of 2021' ADRIAN MCKINTY 'Like a binge-worthy boxset in book form' PHILIPPA PERRY 'This is Steve Cavanagh's best yet' JO SPAIN

44. All her fault

by Andrea Mara

€11.59 €14.50

ONE MISSING BOY. Marissa Irvine arrives at 14 Tudor Grove, expecting to pick up her young son Milo from his first playdate with a boy at his new school. But the woman who answers the door isn't a mother she recognises. She isn't the nanny. She doesn't have Milo. And so begins every parent's worst nightmare. FOUR GUILTY WOMEN. As news of the disappearance filters through the quiet Dublin suburb and an unexpected suspect is named, whispers start to spread about the women most closely connected to the shocking event. Because only one of them may have taken Milo - but they could all be blamed . . . IN A COMMUNITY FULL OF SECRETS, WHO IS REALLY AT FAULT? Don't miss Hide and Seek , the twisty new thriller from Andrea Mara, available to buy now! **A top ten Sunday Times bestseller!** **Shortlisted for Crime Fiction Book of the Year at the An Post Irish Book Awards 2021** 'Andrea Mara's tight plotting and convincing characterisation make her books both compelling and intriguing.' Liz Nugent, author of Lying in Wait 'A wonderfully twisty nightmare of a domestic thriller.' Emma Curtis, author of Keep Her Quiet 'A cracking read from a writer at the top of her game - and wow . . . that twist floored me!' Claire Allan, author of Her Name Was Rose 'Someone has taken Marissa's child; the fun in this fiendishly twisting narrative is trying to work out who that might be.' Irish Independent Everyone is gossiping about All Her Fault: ***** 'WOW WOW WOW! I have not read a book this thrilling in ages' ***** 'So many twists and turns, and what a shock at the end' ***** 'This is one of the best thriller books I have read this year . . . I was totally blown away'

45. The Nothing Man

by Catherine Ryan Howard

€11.59 €14.50

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER I was the girl who survived the Nothing Man. Now I am the woman who is going to catch him... You've just read the opening pages of The Nothing Man, the true crime memoir Eve Black has written about her obsessive search for the man who killed her family nearly two decades ago. Supermarket security guard Jim Doyle is reading it too, and with each turn of the page his rage grows. Because Jim was - is - the Nothing Man. The more Jim reads, the more he realises how dangerously close Eve is getting to the truth. He knows she won't give up until she finds him. He has no choice but to stop her first...

46. Fifty fifty

by Steve Cavanagh

€8.99 €12.60

PART OF BBC TWO'S BOOK CLUB BETWEEN THE COVERS TWO SISTERS ON TRIAL FOR MURDER. THEY ACCUSE EACH OTHER. WHO DO YOU BELIEVE? '911 what's your emergency?' 'My dad's dead. My sister Sofia killed him. She's still in the house. Please send help.' 'My dad's dead. My sister Alexandra killed him. She's still in the house. Please send help.' One of them is a liar and a killer. But which one? ******** Your favourite authors LOVE Fifty-Fifty , the follow-up to the bestselling novel Thirteen : 'A terrific writer. He has talent to burn.' Don Winslow 'Trust me - it will keep you guessing until the very end.' Ian Rankin 'Unpredictable, daring and completely compelling. Top notch writing.' Alex North 'Very clever, darkly funny, moving, fast-paced.' Jane Casey 'Steve Cavanagh writes the best hooks in the business' Mick Herron 'Absolutely brilliant. Addictive, clever, pacy. Eddie Flynn is one of my heroes.' Jo Spain 'Intelligent, sophisticated and tense.' Mari Hannah

47. The night caller

by Martina Murphy

€12.60

'Well plotted and page turning' - Patricia Gibney 'A tense, fast-paced, and deftly plotted thriller, which kept me guessing right to the end. I'm already looking forward to the next outing for Detective Sergeant Lucy Golden and her crew!'- Andrea Carter Sometimes darkness stalks the most beautiful places... On Doogort East Bog, Achill Island, a body is found. The close community is stunned to learn that it's Lisa Moran, a popular teacher who disappeared two days earlier. DS Lucy Golden is assigned to the case. For her, it's personal. As an Achill native, she knows that sometimes great evil can lurk in plain sight. Having moved back from Dublin, she has spent the last ten years trying to prove herself to her colleagues after her husband was jailed for fraud. This is her chance to put the past behind her. Her teenage son Luc's behaviour, however, is increasingly troubling and Lucy doesn't have time for distractions. When another body is found in an abandoned property on the bog, with links to a murder 20 years ago, the stakes are raised - but a pattern is emerging. Can Lucy put the pieces together? Or will her family crisis mean the murderer claims his next victim? 'A novel that raises the bar for crime procedurals. . . artful, measured and gripping' Shots Magazine ' A twisty mystery, a moody setting and a troubled cop on a tricky case. What more could you want?' Peterborough Evening Telegraph