Irish Crime Fiction Books

by Sam Blake

€14.99

'A riveting, textured, glamorous crime thriller set in contemporary Paris - magnifique!' ANDREA MARA If Dan Brown was a woman, her name would be Sam Blake' EDEL COFFEY Danger is closer than you think... Single Mum Kate Wilde has escaped an abusive marriage and hasn't had a holiday in years, so when she wins a five-day trip to Paris to learn about perfume - in a competition she can't remember entering - it's a dream come true. Or is it? Almost as soon as she arrives, Kate's ex texts with evidence that he's in Paris too. Kate can feel she's being watched, and she's sure someone has been in her apartment. Then she discovers that there's a killer in the city focusing on red headed women like her. And his kill count is rising. Who should she fear the most? All Kate's senses are on alert. But can her instincts keep her safe? Praise for Sam Blake: 'Griptastic' Liz Nugent 'A high-octane thrill ride' Catherine Ryan Howard 'Packed with twists' Woman's Own

by Steve Cavanagh

€9.49

Ruby Johnson is a nanny and maid to wealthy families in Manhattan's West 74th Street. She knows their routines. Their secrets. One night, on her way home, Ruby witnesses a neighbour's murder. She knows the victim. She knows the killer. She makes an anonymous call to the police and names the murderer. But Ruby didn't tell the truth - because there's something wrong with Ruby Johnson. Eddie Flynn, conman turned trial lawyer, must defend an innocent man accused of this terrible crime. As Ruby's dea

by Andrea Mara

€9.49

Discover the No.1 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* 'Impossible to put down'. Chris Whitaker '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… Don't miss Andrea Mara's unputdownable new novel, Such a Nice Girl - available to pre-order now! 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 bestseller, February 2024 Richard and Judy Book Club pick, February 2024 Shortlisted for the Irish Independent Crime Novel of the Year, 2023

by Andrea Mara

€11.59

*Now a major TV series starring Sarah Snook* 'Andrea Mara is a star' Lee Child 'Grips from the first page and keeps upping the stakes.' Sarah Pearse, bestselling author of The Sanatorium 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? Everyone is talking about Andrea Mara: 'Mara lays out the pieces of the puzzle with diabolical wit, some good suspense and an unexpected note of sentimentality.' New York Times 'Andrea Mara is masterful.' Patricia Cornwell 'A tense, terrifying, guessing game.' Chris Whitaker 'Andrea Mara is the Queen of Cliffhangers' John Marrs 'An absolute pageturner!' Shari Lapena 'WOW WOW WOW! I have not read a book this thrilling in ages' FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW 'So many twists and turns, and what a shock at the end' FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW 'This is one of the best thriller books I have read this year' FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW 'You must read this book' FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW 'The final chapter is the perfect payoff' FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW 'A great twisty read that kept me on the edge of my seat' FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW Don't miss Andrea Mara's unputdownable new novel, Such a Nice Girl - available to pre-order now!

by Marie Cassidy

€9.49

NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER IN THE HUNT FOR A KILLER, THE SCARS OF DEATH DON'T LIE ... 'A lean and pacy debut' The Gloss, Irish Times When the body of true crime podcaster Rachel Reece is found in Dublin's Phoenix Park, the pressure is on police for a quick solve. The victim is well-known host of the Abandoned podcast, which explores unsolved murders of Irish women, often asking difficult questions of historic investigations. Dr Terry O'Brien, recently arrived from Scotland, is the pathologist on the case. It quickly becomes clear that a senior detective is intent on pointing the finger at a particular suspect, but Terry is unconvinced and quietly begins her own research. Soon she is immersed in cold-case files. As she retraces Rachel's footsteps, Terry finds herself increasingly at odds with her superiors, wondering who she can and can't trust. She knows the pathology never lies. But when her forensic skills reveal something that might hold the key to solving Rachel's murder, she doesn't know how close she is to the knife-edge of danger. A page-turning forensic thriller from Ireland's former state pathologist that uncovers the secrets of the mortuary.

by Dervla McTiernan

€13.05

*LONGLISTED FOR THE IAN FLEMING STEEL DAGGER AWARD 2025*From the No.1 internationally bestselling author comes a compelling new suspense novel, which will stay with you long after you've finished reading.A romantic trip that goes wrong…Nina and Simon are the perfect couple. Young, fun and in love. Until they leave for a weekend in a cabin in the woods, and only Simon comes home.A girl who vanishes into thin air…Simon's version of events doesn't add up. And soon, Nina and Simon's families are locked in a battle of accusations and lies.A fight to discover the truth…As Simon's parents hire expensive lawyers to protect their son, all Nina's parents want is to find their daughter. And maybe if playing by the rules doesn't work, it's time to break them…You won't want to miss this gripping, heart-stopping thriller!'A chilling tale' Sunday Times'Sinuous and immaculately paced, there is a ferocious sting in the tale' Daily Mail'McTiernan brings real craft to her characters' Irish Times'Almost painfully gripping…the last scene will make your blood run cold' New York Times'Probably the best thriller I have read this year' Liz Nugent, author of Strange Sally Diamond'Utterly unputdownable' Jo Spain, author of The Trial'Less page-turning than page-devouring' Trent Dalton, author of Boy Swallows Universe'An unforgettable and deeply moving read' Don Winslow, author of The Cartel'I read the book in one long sitting, late into the night' T. J. Newman, author of Falling'Everyone's going to be talking about that ending' Sally Hepworth, author of The Mother-in-Law

by Martina Murphy

€9.49

'If you want to start a new crime series, make it this one. It's one of the best I've ever read' - Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ---------- Pressure rises as a missing person's case has deadly crime gang connections... A fatal fire in a holiday let on Slievemore, Achill Island, leaves one person dead and another missing. When the fire is deemed arson, DS Lucy Golden and her team are tasked with solving the murder and locating the missing woman, Moira Delaney. As the case develops, the pressure builds when it transpires that Moira's father is a gangland figure and a suspect in three unsolved murders. If Lucy doesn't uncover what happened that morning in Slievemore, he will deploy his men to deal out his own sort of justice. Things get even more complicated when a laptop is uncovered that could ruin all that Lucy holds dear. As the net on the suspect tightens, Lucy faces a difficult choice - will she use the laptop's secrets to save herself and bring a murderer to justice, or bury them and save her career... and her life? ---------- Readers and reviewers love The Bone Fire! 'From the second I started reading The Bone Fire, I simply could not put it down. This series has me totally hooked' - Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Another gritty, excellent read in the DS Lucy Golden series... It gripped me right from the start' - Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I absolutely loved the first three books in this series and the same is true for this one... My advice is that if you want to start a new crime series, make it this one. It's one of the best I've ever read' - Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'With the raw and savagely beautiful Achill Island as a fitting backdrop, a tense and gut-wrenching plotline, and a cast of expertly drawn characters, Murphy delivers up a gritty and emotional reading experience' - Zoe Miller, author of A Husband's Confession 'A gripping mystery lies at the heart of this atmospheric and wonderfully written police procedural' - Brian McGilloway, author of the Lucy Black thrillers 'Meticulously plotted... a terrific read' - Irish Independent 'It's a good 'un... with the ups and downs of family life beautifully written' - Belfast Telegraph ---------- The Bone Fire is the propulsive fourth book in Martina Murphy's gripping DS Lucy Golden series - fans of Ann Cleeves' Vera and Shetland series, and of Patricia Gibney, S.A. Dunphy and Tana French, will love this series!

by Fiona McPhillips

€9.49

Discover the dark boarding school psychological thriller, an exploration of power, corruption and retribution, perfect for fans of Girl A, My Dark Vanessa and Anatomy of a Scandal. *Irish Times 'Best Crime Books of 2024'* 'Excruciating suspense' Stephen King 'One of the most compelling books I've ever read…compulsive, tender and chilling' Jessica Bull, author of Miss Austen Investigates 'A powerful, unforgettable read' Andrea Mara, bestselling author of No One Saw A Thing _ "I'm not here for prestige. I'm here for revenge." Lou Manson is an outsider when she joins the final-year class at Highfield Manor, Dublin's most exclusive private school. Beyond the granite pillars and the wrought-iron gates is a world of wealth, privilege and potential. But Highfield is also hiding a dark secret - and Lou is here to expose it. When she befriends the beautiful and talented Shauna Power, her plans are thrown into turmoil. Speaking out against the school would mean betraying Shauna, and Lou soon discovers that the Highfield elite will go to any lengths to protect their own reputation . . . . . . Even when the consequences are fatal. Thirty years later, Lou is called to testify in a new lawsuit against Highfield. But telling the truth means confronting her past. And there is one story she swore she'd never tell . . . _ Praise for When We Were Silent: 'I love a great literary psychological drama. I devoured Fiona McPhillips's debut, a lovechild of Tana French and Patricia Highsmith, but also totally original. Absolutely brilliant!' John Boyne, bestselling author of The Heart's Invisible Furies 'A twisting, turning dive into a web of long-buried secrets' Jane Harper, internationally bestselling author of Exiles 'Utterly amazing . . . Powerful, moving, enraging' Marian Keyes, Sunday Times bestselling author of Rachel's Holiday 'This book absolutely nails what it feels like to be young, female, powerless, and dead set on redemption' Julia Heaberlin, author of We Are All The Same in the Dark 'This suspenseful novel perfectly captures teenage intensity and anguish' Guardian 'Tense and unsettling' New York Times 'Taut, compelling, powerful and devastatingly relevant' Louise O'Neill, bestselling author of Idol 'Full of twists, turns and dark secrets' Reader review 'A beautifully written, compulsive read' Reader review 'Secrets, scandal, elitism, lies, memories, abuse, love, loss . . . This book has it all' Reader review

by Jane Casey

€9.49

A gripping new crime thriller with a ticking clock!'Thrums along at a breakneck pace' Irish Times'Fast-paced and action-packed' Woman & Home December Book of the Month'Pacy, gripping and tightly plotted' GuardianA notorious family…The country-house lifestyle of the Carter family may seem picture-perfect, but they aren't what they appear to be.A man with one goal…Undercover cop Rob Langton has one aim - to bring the family down.And his time is running out…But Rob soon realises the Carters aren't just dangerous criminals. If he can't stop them, the consequences will be explosive.Look out for the latest book in Jane Casey's brilliant Maeve Kerrigan and Josh Derwent series, A Stranger in the Family, out now!Praise for Jane Casey'With every breath in my body, I'm BEGGING you to read Jane Casey's books!' Marian Keyes'The ultimate just-one-more-chapter read' Abigail Dean'Simply one of the best writers of detective fiction today' Liz Nugent'A twisting, seductive, sensational thriller' Chris Whitaker'The twist in the end was as surprising as it was satisfying' Stig Abell'As tense as piano wire, intricately plotted' Neil Lancaster'The undisputed queen of simmering tension' Sarah Hilary'One of the very best authors writing today' Andrea Mara'Smart, gripping and stylish' Catherine Ryan Howard'Funny, sexy, and a character and a case that will break your heart' Jo Callaghan'This book hit the ground running and didn't let up' Sam Holland'Blew my mind. One of my books of the year' Jo Spain'A slow-burn sizzle that would put romance writers to shame' Claire McGowan

by Sam Blake

€13.05

THE TOP FIVE IRISH TIMES BESTSELLER 'Sam Blake at her masterful best' Andrea Mara '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 'Gripping and fascinating' Catherine Kirwan

by Claire Coughlan

€13.05

'A superb novel, evoking a bygone era when women could not afford to put a foot wrong' SUNDAY TIMES 'This isn't just a mystery novel: it's a window into a vanished world' TANA FRENCH  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. Her body is never found.   Dublin, 1968 The bones of Julia Bridges are discovered in a back garden. Nicoletta Sarto, an ambitious junior reporter for the Irish Sentinel , investigates the mystery of Julia's disappearance, drawing her into the tangled underworld of the illegal abortion industry. But some stories remain a mystery for a reason, and it's not long before this one stirs up buried secrets from Nicoletta's own past. Secrets that perhaps should stay buried . . .  'A thrillingly dark and atmospheric tale, richly evocative of its time' JOHN BANVILLE 'Atmospheric and absorbing, . . . A dark and turbulent journey to unexpected truths' VAL McDERMID 'A dark, gorgeously-written thriller' NICCI FRENCH  'Atmospheric, authentic, and almost unbearably poignant . . .  transports the reader back in time while holding up a mirror to the present. A must-read' ERIN KELLY 'Gripping and brilliantly atmospheric' RODDY DOYLE 'Deliciously evocative and atmospheric . . . a shocking story, stylishly told' IRISH SUNDAY INDEPENDENT

by Lucy Foley

€14.99

The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley – A Gripping Thriller of Secrets and Betrayal On the longest day of the year, something dark stirs in the shadows of the Dorset coast. Guests gather at The Manor , a lavish new hotel poised to become the crown jewel of the coastline. The champagne flows, the guest list sparkles, and the sun sets on an unforgettable midsummer solstice celebration. But beneath the glittering surface lies a chilling history. Built on the edge of an ancient wood, The Manor hides secrets that refuse to stay buried. Old friends reunite, enemies resurface, and as the night deepens, dangerous truths come to light. What deadly secrets will be revealed under the cover of darkness? From Lucy Foley, the author of bestselling thrillers, comes The Midnight Feast —a spellbinding story of betrayal, hidden pasts, and the lengths people will go to protect their lies. Perfect for fans of atmospheric mysteries, twisty plots, and suspenseful storytelling.

by John Connolly

€15.99

'John Connolly is the creator of a unique blend of thriller and horror who receives rave reviews every time' Sunday Telegraph 'A moving entry in a remarkable series' Irish Times A Child Missing. A Mother Accused. Charlie Parker Is Their Only Hope. In Maine, Colleen Clark stands accused of the worst crime a mother can commit: the abduction and possible murder of her child. Everyone - ambitious politicians in an election season, hardened police, ordinary folk - has an opinion on the case, and most believe she is guilty. But most is not all. Defending Colleen is the lawyer Moxie Castin, and working alongside him is the private investigator Charlie Parker, who senses the tale has another twist, one involving a husband too eager to accept his wife's guilt, a disgraced psychic seeking redemption, and an old crooked house deep in the Maine woods, a house that should never have been built. A house, and what dwells beneath. 'Dark and dangerous ... but where there is also kindness, loyalty, love. Ultimately, it's a story of hope' IRISH EXAMINER

by John Connolly

€10.44

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.

by Liz Nugent

€10.99

**Selected for BBC 2 Between the Covers 2023** **WINNER Crime Novel of the Year, Irish Book Awards 2023** **SHORTLISTED for The Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award** **SHORTLISTED for the Goldsboro Books Glass Bell Award 2024** 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 'Strikingly well-observed and consistently surprising' The Times 'Incredible' Sara Cox 'Strange indeed . . . and smart, too! Shocking, disturbing and utterly original, Strange Sally Diamond will grip you from first page to last' Paula Hawkins '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 'An outstanding achievement which transforms the dark psychological thriller map with both bravura and delicacy. One for the ages' Maxim Jakubowski

by Michelle McDonagh

€9.49

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

by Jo Spain

€15.99

'Jo Spain is a sublime storyteller . . . this is a book you won't want to put down' JANE CASEY 2014, Dublin: at St Edmunds, an elite college on the outskirts of the city, twenty-year-old medical student Theo gets up one morning, leaving behind his sleeping girlfriend, Dani, and his studies - never to be seen again. With too many unanswered questions, Dani simply can't accept Theo's disappearance and reports him missing, even though no one else seems concerned, including Theo's father. Ten years later, Dani returns to the college as a history professor. With her mother suffering from severe dementia, and her past at St Edmunds still haunting her, she's trying for a new start. But not all is as it seems behind the cloistered college walls - meanwhile, Dani is hiding secrets of her own. 'A first-class high-stakes thriller' CAZ FREAR 'Full of intrigue' PRIMA EVERYONE LOVES JO SPAIN'S UNFORGETTABLE THRILLERS 'Jo Spain never disappoints' Chris Whitaker 'A very addictive read' 5* reader review 'Compelling, enthralling and entertaining' Liz Nugent 'Wow! What did I just read? This is stupendous' 5* reader review 'Jo Spain at her brilliant best: non-stop tension, clever twists and turns, and nothing is ever as it seems' Andrea Mara 'I love Jo Spain's novels!' 5* reader review 'So vivid, atmospheric and chilling' Claire Douglas 'Jo Spain keeps you entertained with plenty of twists and turns' 5* reader review 'The queen of the corkscrew plot' Sunday Times Crime Club

by Clara Dillon

€14.99

Two mothers. Two daughters. Two sides to the story. When Sara leaves her high-flying London life to move to Dublin, her only concern is her nine-year-old daughter, Lexie. For Lexie's sake she tries to get to know other mothers at the school gates, but they appear uninterested - particularly their leader, the beautiful and charismatic Vanessa, whose daughter rules the playground. After a simple misunderstanding between Vanessa and Sara, none of the other kids at school want anything to do with Lexie. Desperate to mend fences, Sara offers to look after Vanessa's daughter one afternoon. But when the playdate ends in catastrophe, Vanessa is convinced that what happened wasn't an accident. With allegations flying in all directions, Sara is forced to ask herself what she has unleashed? And how far a mother will go to protect her daughter?

by Andrew Hughes

€14.99

Everyone is talking about the disappearance of Emma Harte. A high-achieving university graduate and young entrepreneur, she was last seen in the early hours of the morning on grainy CCTV footage in Dublin's city centre before vanishing into thin air. While a national debate about women's safety rages, eyes turn to Emma's boyfriend, Tom - who is nowhere to be found. Meanwhile, archivist James Lyster is following the story with undue interest. When a comment he makes about Emma goes viral on social media, he finds himself drawn into the world of a group of idealistic university students involved in the search - and attracting the attention of the police detective in charge of Emma's case. Then a body is discovered in shrubland near James' flat ... As the police get closer to finding out what happened to Emma Harte, James' life begins to unravel. Is he a victim or murderer? Feminist ally or callous liar? For it turns out that James isn't the only one with secrets ...

by Michelle Teahan

€11.19

'Tense, pacy and full of surprises, Go Seek is like nothing I've ever read before . . . Action-packed, suspenseful and a nail biting joy' ANDREA MARA 'A twisty and gripping debut!' CATHERINE RYAN HOWARD YOU LOOKED AWAY FOR JUST A MINUTE. Your daughter is gone, and only you can find her. Because you know exactly who took her. And they're making her pay for your past. To save one child, you must leave the other. You must return to your old life. And become the woman you left behind years ago. It's every parent's worst nightmare. Now it's your reality. --- READERS ARE HOOKED ON GO SEEK: '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ If I could give this book 6 stars I would. It was an absolutely thrilling ride and I LOVED IT' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Absolutely deserves five stars!!!! Fast-paced, unputdownable! I absolutely love a badass [female] main character' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I loved this book . . . couldn't read it quick enough' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ This was very clever . . . amazing read. I was fully sucked in from the very first chapter' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Such an exciting read . . . I enjoyed every moment' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ There were so many twists, lies and secrets . . . fantastic' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ A real action packed thriller from the very first page . . . so many twists and turns' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Wow! So many crazy twists and turns' Exhilarating and breathless, with an emotional core, GO SEEK is a non-stop high-octane thriller that will take you on an unforgettable journey through the darker side of Dublin's streets as one mother seeks revenge for her daughter. For fans of Adrian McKinty, Andrea Mara, K.L. Slater and TAKEN.

by Steve Cavanagh

€11.19

***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.

by Alice Bell

€12.99

'Warm, smart and laugh-out-loud funny' Andrea Mara 'Delightful' Stuart Turton 'Alice Bell writes with real verve' Janice Hallett Professional medium turned detective Claire, her best friend Sophie (a 17-year-old ghost) and their pals are enjoying a much-needed cheap holiday in an unfinished hotel on Spike Island off the coast of Ireland. Claire is flattered to be asked by the local ghost of a pirate captain to investigate the theft of treasure from the shipwreck that stranded him there several hundred years ago. But just when she thinks she is closing in on the culprit, a murder takes place, and Claire and her friends quickly become the chief suspects. Can they recover the treasure, solve the murder and clear their names before all is lost?

by Alice Bell

€11.75

A BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK A KINDLE TOP 5 BESTSELLER 'Fast, funny and furious, this book has bags of humour, bags of heart and a proper murder mystery at its core' Janice Hallett Claire and Sophie aren't your typical murder investigators . . . When 30-something freelance medium Claire Hendricks is invited to an old university friend's country pile to provide entertainment for a family party, her best friend Sophie tags along. In fact, Sophie rarely leaves Claire's side, because she's been haunting her ever since she was murdered at the age of seventeen. On arrival at The Cloisters it quickly becomes clear that this family is hiding more than just the good china, as Claire learns someone has recently met an untimely end at the house. Teaming up with the least unbearable members of the Wellington-Forge family - depressive ex-cop Basher and teenage radical Alex - Claire and Sophie determine to figure out not just whodunnit, but who they killed, why and when. Together they must race against incompetence to find the murderer - before the murderer finds them... in this funny, modern, media-literate mystery for the My Favourite Murder generation. 'Read this fabulous book' Ben Aaronovitch 'A delicious mashup of grisly murder, country house and semi-helpful ghosts' Stuart MacBride 'Fresh, funny and hugely enjoyable' Catherine Ryan Howard

by Olivia Kiernan

€11.99

'The ending gave me shivers' Claire Douglas 'A plot that tightens like a vice' Erin Kelly It all started to go wrong the day the Wrights moved in next door Myles and Lana Butler live on a gorgeous new development in Wimbledon, leaning on a mortgage that is just within reach. When one of Myles' investments fails they are bound to lose everything. Gabriel and Holly Wright have just moved in next door. The Wrights are sophisticated, ambitious and apparently very wealthy. At an after-dinner drink with their new neighbours, Myles and Lana share their worries and a solution is suggested between the couples. Life Insurance fraud. For a cut of the pay out, the Wrights would help them. No one thought they were being serious. No one agreed they'd actually go through with it. And no one mentioned it would involve murder. Then, one night, Lana doesn't come home. Praise for The End of Us 'Witty, dark, unpredictable. A book to be devoured in one sitting' Karen Hamilton 'It reminded me of Hitchcock at his best. Tense, twisty, dark and so unpredictable' Claire Douglas 'The End Of Us is that rare book - beautifully written and impossible to put down' Fiona Cummins 'I loved it - easily Kiernan's best yet' Cara Hunter 'Terrifically compelling. And that last line. Oh my. That is how a book should end' John Marrs 'A superbly written tangled web of utter brilliance' Joanna Cannon

by Dervla McTiernan

€11.59

Shortlisted for the Irish Independent Crime Fiction Book of the Year Shortlisted for the RTE Listeners' Choice Award Shortlisted for the Guardian Not the Booker Prize 2018 'As moving as it is fast-paced' VAL McDERMID 'Spectacularly good' MARIAN KEYES 'Beautifully drawn characters' LAURA MARSHALL ***** February 1993 On his first week on the job, Garda Cormac Reilly responds to a call at a decrepit country house to find two silent, neglected children waiting for him - fifteen-year-old Maude and five-year-old Jack. Their mother lies dead upstairs. March 2013 Twenty years later, Cormac has left his high-flying career as a detective in Dublin and returned to Galway. As he struggles to navigate the politics of a new police station, Maude and Jack return to haunt him. What ties a recent suicide to the woman's death so long ago? And who among his new colleagues can Cormac really trust? This powerful debut will draw you into the dark heart of Ireland and ask who will protect you when the authorities can't - or won't. Perfect for fans of Val McDermid, Tana French and Susie Steiner. ***** Praise for THE RUIN: 'Brilliantly crafted . . . an absolute treat!' SUNDAY MIRROR 'An exciting new voice in Irish noir' SUNDAY TIMES 'Corruption, clandestine cover-ups and criminal conspiracy . . . as moving as it is fast-paced' VAL McDERMID 'Absolutely brilliant. Wonderful characters, authentic setting, and a sublime, twisty plot' IRISH EXAMINER 'A compelling story with beautifully drawn characters I really cared about' LAURA MARSHALL 'Heartbreaking and heart-stopping' CAZ FREAR 'As convincing as it is multi-layered, as compelling as it is complex . . . Dervla is a future star of the genre' CHRIS BROOKMYRE 'Fans of Tana French will love McTiernan's expertly plotted, complex web of secrets that refuse to stay hidden' KAREN DIONNE 'There are not many books that will keep me reading from start to finish but THE RUIN did just that . . . An excellent story, very well written . . . this one was a winner for me!' ALEX GRAY 'Loved every page . . . Cormac Reilly is a brilliant new character, so real you can hear his footsteps on the stairs. Utterly gripping, brilliantly executed story' SAM BLAKE 'Intelligent, compassionate and believable' SINEAD CROWLEY

by Zoë Miller

€14.99

What happened on vacation was supposed to stay on vacation - but that was before a body was found . . . Socialite Lucinda Oliver planned a lavish celebration for her fortieth birthday - a weekend escape at a coastal town with her sister Stella and her closest friends. The weekend was to end with a blow-out party and a special announcement, one Lucinda had been dropping hints about for weeks. But before Lucinda could reveal her secret, she went missing. And now, six months later, her car has been found submerged in the Atlantic Ocean. Devastated, Stella decides to gather Lucinda's friends once more, in that same coastal town - the first time they've all been together since her disappearance. Haunted by the argument she had with her sister the last time they saw each other, Stella is reluctant to revisit her memories. But then she begins to suspect that one of the group knows the truth about Lucinda's accident. Which one of them is lying? Stella vows to find out, discovering that what happened to her sister links back to another birthday celebration, ten years ago...

by Lucy O'Callaghan

€16.99

CARLA seems to have the perfect life, but she wants to be Carla again, to rediscover herself beyond her roles as a mother and wife. Teaching is her passion, but THOMAS, her husband, insists that she remain a homemaker. EMILY, Carla's divorced best friend, struggles in the dating world. When Thomas charms her, Emily falls for him, unaware that Thomas is already involved with AMANDA, a love-seeking & fragile woman who clings to her independent daughter, DAWN. CARLA arranges a weekend getaway, planning to convince Thomas that returning to work would benefit them. Learning of the trip and witnessing Thomas with Amanda, Emily is distraught. Tensions flare and Emily informs Carla about Thomas's affair with Amanda, hoping Carla will end her marriage and Thomas will choose her. A whirlwind of se

by Patricia Gibney

€14.99

She lifted up her granddaughter from the cot, clutched her to her chest and, without looking at her beautiful daughter lying dead on the floor of her bedroom, ran from the house. Only when she was outside did she let a wail escape her lips, frightening the baby who joined in her screams. When Isabel Gallagher is found murdered on the floor of her baby's nursery by her mother, it's a gruelling case for Detective Lottie Parker. Isabel's pyjamas have been ripped, her throat cut and an old-fashioned razor blade placed in her hand. As Lottie looks at the round blue eyes and perfect chubby cheeks of Isabel's baby daughter, she can't understand who would want to hurt this innocent family. That very same day she receives a call with devastating news. Another young mother, Joyce Breslin, has gone missing, and her four-year-old son Evan has been abducted from daycare. Lottie is sure that the missing mother and son are linked to Isabel's death, and when she finds a bloody razor blade in their house, her worst fears are confirmed. Desperate to find little Evan, Lottie leaves no stone unturned as she delves into Isabel and Joyce's pasts and when she realises the two women have been meeting in secret, she knows she must find out why. But when Joyce's body is found in a murky pond and some little bones are found on a windy hillside, it feels as if this merciless killer will stop at nothing. The bones aren't Evan's but can they give Lottie the final clue to find the innocent child before more lives are taken? What everyone's saying about Little Bones: 'Wow ! Wow ! Wow ! Just Brilliant !!! This book is a REAL kick in the belly! A disturbing and heartbreaking story that you won't soon forget ! Loved it and highly recommend!' Netgalley reviewer, FIVE STARS 'Patricia Gibney's books never disappoint and this one is a really gripping story. The suspense builds and builds until the shocking conclusion, I don't think I drew breath for the last couple of chapters' Goodreads reviewer, FIVE STARS 'Twisty and fast paced and had me guessing throughout...I found the story absolutely gripping. Highly recommend' Netgalley reviewer, FIVE STARS

by Amanda Cassidy

€9.49

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 UpstairsWhen she re-lives this night, over and over, Nancy will wonder if she'd just gone upstairs a few minutes earlier, what might have beenA 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 behindAn 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 PostWhat 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

by Sam Blake

€11.75

'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...

by Catherine Ryan Howard

€13.05

'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 Chosen as Sunday Time's Thriller of the Month and as one of the 12 best thrillers of 2023 by The Times 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 '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 ** Don't miss Catherine Ryan Howard's 56 DAYS, coming soon to Amazon Prime Video! ** The Trap was an instant Irish Times bestseller and a Sunday Times Thriller of the Year

by Catherine Ryan Howard

€10.99

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

by Catherine Ryan Howard

€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

by M. A. Purcell

€16.99

Dive into the gripping tale of 'Finding Hannah' as ex-detective Trout and his partner Lauren launch their private investigation agency, TLCI, only to confront a daunting challenge: the disappearance of Hannah, Lauren's godchild. From quaint Irish villages to the bustling streets of London, they unravel a complex web of deceit while evading a relentless pursuer. With time ticking away, they must decipher clues, navigate danger, and rely on the kindness of strangers to save Hannah before it's too late. Join them on a heart-racing adventure through Ireland's stunning landscapes and pulse-pounding suspense in 'Finding Hannah'-a story of determination, loyalty, and the enduring power of hope.

by Andrea Carter

€10.99

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

by Amanda Cassidy

€10.99

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.' Glenn Meade, author of Unquiet Ghosts 'Wonderfully tense and uneasy, Breaking is a complex exploration of what it means to be a mother and the history that haunts us. A gripping read.' Louisa Scarr, author of Blink of an Eye 'This dazzling debut takes us inside a parent's worst nightmare. Masterful story-telling, breakneck pacing and compelling characters kept me glued all the way to the explosive final pages and their disturbing revelations. Addictive, unnerving and utterly unmissable.' Sophie White, author and Sunday Independent columnist 'Outstanding debut. What a brilliant novel.' Sheila Bugler, author of You Were Always Mine

by John Banville

€11.99

**THE DROWNED - THE CHILLING NEW STRAFFORD & QUIRKE MURDER MYSTERY - OUT NOW** THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Outstanding.' Irish Independent 'Exquisite.' Daily Mail 'Hypnotic.' Financial Times 'This is crime fiction for the connoisseur.' The Times 'The body is in the library,' Colonel Osborne said. 'Come this way.' Detective Inspector St John Strafford is called in from Dublin to investigate a murder at Ballyglass House - the Co. Wexford family seat of the aristocratic, secretive Osborne family. Facing obstruction from all angles, Strafford carries on determinedly in his pursuit of the murderer. However, as the snow continues to fall over this ever-expanding mystery, the people of Ballyglass are equally determined to keep their secrets. 'A typically elegant country house mystery.' Guardian 'A well-crafted story, peopled by superbly well-drawn characters, and put together in the finest prose . . . Masterly.' Irish Independent Readers are gripped by Snow: ***** 'A wonderfully imaginative twist on the country house murder mystery.' ***** 'A chilling, strange elegiac story - mesmerising and rather horrifying.' ***** 'Kept me hooked until the last page!' John Banville's book Snow was a Sunday Times Bestseller w/c 20-11-2021 John Banville's book Snow was a Sunday Times Bestseller w/c 27-11-2021

by John Banville

€11.59

'Deeply atmospheric.'MICK HERRON 'A joy to read.' SUNDAY TIMES 'The ultimate page-turner.' IRISH INDEPENDENT The sumptuous, propulsive, sun-kissed follow up to the bestselling Snow, from the Booker Prize winning author. 'He wanted to know who she was, and why he was convinced he had some unremembered connection with her. It was as simple as that. But he knew it wasn't. It wasn't simple at all.' When Dublin pathologist Quirke glimpses a familiar face while on holiday with his wife, it's hard, at first, to tell whether his imagination is just running away with him. Could she really be who he thinks she is, and have a connection with a crime that nearly brought ruin to an Irish political dynasty? Unable to ignore his instincts, Quirke makes a call back home and Detective St John Strafford is soon dispatched to Spain. But he's not the only one on route: as a terrifying hitman hunts down his prey, they are all set for a brutal showdown. Praise for Snow: 'Superb ... crime fiction for the connoisseur.' The Times 'Outstanding.' Irish Independent 'Exquisite.' Daily Mail 'Hypnotic.' Financial Times 'Compelling.' Sunday Times 'Superb to the last drop.' Independent

by John Banville

€9.49

'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**

by Catherine Kirwan

€13.05

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

by Catherine Kirwan

€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

by Disha Bose

€10.99

SECRETS, DESIRE, BLOOD... It all comes out in the wash 'A twisty tale of love gone wrong' Joshilyn Jackson, Mother May I 'Lethal, entertaining with characters you'll love to hate' Darby Kane, Pretty Little Wife ------------- Keep your friends close and your neighbours closer... Ciara has it all - a loving husband, well-behaved children and an immaculate home. But behind the filters, her reality is far from what it seems. Mishti is stuck in a loveless marriage, raising her daughter in a country that is too cold, among children who look nothing like her. Lauren is mostly happy, despite being judged for letting her kids run naked, wild and free. Then Ciara is found murdered in her pristine home and suddenly everyone is a suspect. Hushed whispers, secret rendezvous and bloody betrayals . . . Everyone has their dirty laundry, but this goes beyond gossip. This is all-out war. A deliciously scandalous page-turner about the dark side of suburbia that peels back the layers of Ciara's insta-perfect life to reveal friendships gone rotten, manipulation masquerading as love and families riddled with lies . . . ------------- 'Bose masterfully creates deeply drawn and utterly human characters in this powerful suspense debut' Liv Constantine, The Last Mrs Parrish 'A delicious take on people behaving badly' Darby Kane, Pretty Little Wife 'With deep dark secrets and twisted webs of lies, Dirty Laundry is everything I want in a book - Desperate Housewives in a small-town setting, each turn in the story even better than the last' Andrea Mara, All Her Fault 'A riveting debut, and Bose is a writer to watch' Joshilyn Jackson, Mother May I 'Extraordinary! Absolutely compelling, original and intriguing. Domestic noir at its very finest' Liz Nugent, Unraveling Oliver 'Disha writes stunning prose and her characters jump off the page. A devastating examination of what lies beneath, and how we can never truly leave our past behind' Nikki Smith, Look What You Made Me Do 'Real Housewives fans will devour this debut that simmers with discontent and deceit' Liz Alterman, The Perfect Neighborhood

by Jo Spain

€10.99

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

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

by Jo Spain

€11.75

'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

by Andrea Mara

€13.05

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: 'A dark, creepy, twisty thriller full of clever misdirection that would make Hitchcock proud.' Claire Douglas, No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Wrong Sister '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 Andrea Mara's unputdownable new novel, Such a Nice Girl - available to pre-order now! Andrea Mara, Sunday Times bestseller, March 2024

by Jamie O'Connell

€19.72

**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.'

by Siobhan MacGowan

€9.49

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

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.

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

by Patricia Gibney

€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 book eight of the wonderful D.I. Lottie Parker series set in Ragmullin, Ireland and oh boy it a real humdinger of a read and my favourite one of the series so far . . . Well we have one heck of a fantastic mystery going on with lots of twists, more murders, frozen body parts OMG it's all happening here !! I love Lottie Parker she really is an amazing character' Goodreads Reviewer, FIVE STARS

by John Connolly

€10.44

***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.

by Steve Cavanagh

€10.07

'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

by Catherine Ryan Howard

€13.05

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...