Irish Fiction Books

by John Banville

€14.99

Everything was a puzzle, everything a trap set to mystify and hinder me. . . Winter 1899, and strange things are afoot. As the new century approaches, English hack writer Evelyn Dolman marries Laura Rensselaer, the daughter of a wealthy American plutocrat. But in the midst of a rift between Laura and her father, Evelyn’s plans for a substantial inheritance look to be dashed. Arriving in Venice for their belated honeymoon at Palazzo Dioscuri — the ancestral home of the charming but treacherous Count Barbarigo — the couple are met by a series of seemingly otherworldly occurrences, which exacerbate Evelyn’s already frayed nerves. Is it just the sea mist blanketing the floating city, or is he really losing his mind? ‘A marvellous and rewarding novelist . . . He is a magician, really.’ THE SCOTSMAN ‘Banville has a grim gift of seeing people’s souls.’ DON DeLILLO ‘The most eminent innovator in Irish fiction of the last 50 years.’ IRISH TIMES ‘One of my favourite writers alive.’ REBECCA F. KUANG ‘Banville writes prose of such luscious elegance.’ NEW YORK TIMES

by John Boyne

€19.99

John Boyne's acclaimed quartet of Water, Earth, Fire and Air come together at last. Human life is governed by the elements - water, earth, fire and air. They are fundamental to our existence. They sustain us, but they also challenge us. In The Elements, John Boyne has created a vivid kaleidoscope to reflect that contradiction: a quartet of intertwined narratives, each providing a different perspective on cause and effect from the points of view of the enabler, the accomplice, the perpetrator and the victim. From a mother on the run from her past, to a young football star on trial, a successful surgeon grappling with childhood trauma, and finally a father on a transformative journey with his son, the four strands weave together to form a tapestry of intersecting lives. Boyne's most ambitious work yet, The Elements is both an engrossing drama and a moving examination of the fault lines inherent to human experience. In crisp, spellbinding prose, he navigates a complex subject with extraordinary empathy and unflinching honesty, at every step challenging us to confront our own perceptions of who we are and what made us that way.

by Colm Tóibín

€12.99

An unforgettable story about loss and new love from the bestselling author of Brooklyn and Long Island . One snowy morning, after arguing with her husband, Miquel’s mother walks out from their home high up in the Pyrenees and does not return. With his younger brother stationed far away on military service and his father cast out by the people of the town, Miquel and his father are left to fend for themselves. Together they will be forced to battle the elements, and their resentment of each other, through the long winter. Miquel’s desperate searching for his mother is only interrupted when Manolo, an orphaned servant boy from the next village, arrives to help out in the house. As Miquel is forced to confront the reality of his mother’s absence, Manolo, with his silences and longing gaze, offers the promise of new love, and another kind of life.

by Cecelia Ahern

€14.99

Pip's world is small. But it's about to become a whole lot bigger. For years she's tucked away her dreams, shrinking herself into the space left behind - like the delicate origami she creates alone in her room. Then hope comes from an unlikely place: an astronomer from the local observatory. He teaches her to look up at the stars, and to see a world far bigger and more beautiful than she ever imagined. And perhaps in that big, beautiful universe there's someone waiting for her. If she can find the courage to open her heart. Pip never stopped dreaming, but now it's time for her to live - and maybe even to fall in love. 'A lovely, transportive, deeply felt story. My heart grows a bit bigger each time I read a Cecelia Ahern book' Karin Slaughter 'An immersive, sometimes heartbreaking, yet ultimately uplifting rollercoaster read. Her best yet' Patricia Scanlan 'A tender, moving story about second chances and the quiet courage it takes to hope again' Louise O'Neill

by Hugo Hamilton

€16.99

Fleeing his failed marriage in Berlin, Lukas Dorn revisits the west of Ireland—the place of his honeymoon two decades earlier. While his former wife faces cancellation at work and his daughter is arrested at a street protest, Lukas seeks meaning in his broken life, with only his journal as a companion. His inherited memory of the Nazi Holocaust confronts the present when he meets a refugee from a recent warzone. As Lukas communes with the elements in this wild coastal place, he is forced into a reckoning with the past—one that brings him to the edge of existence. Conversation with the Sea speaks with heart-rending tenderness to our present moment. It explores truth, illusion, and the deadly silencing of war in a captivating tale of love in a time of displacement. Reviews "Hugo Hamilton is a master at evoking placelessness, and in this hypnotic, passionate and urgent novel, he cuts a clean line to the truth of our mindless moment—truly a book for our time." Paul Lynch "I don't think I've ever read a book as wise or as moving. It's replete with images that I know will stay with me forever: the red dots; the motorcycling couple; the pink-jacketed U-Bahn man; the flung suitcases; the women on the truck; and Lukas’s almost ghostly, liminal presence in his own story, as he tries and tries to give coherence to the inchoate—to work his grief and trauma into some kind of resolution. His pain and his yearning lift from every line, and what lines they are. This is a book of Everything: love, family, home, war, migration, loss—at once and by turns gentle and ferocious, luminous and dark, and ultimately filled with hope. I feel changed by this novel, and I will treasure it forever." Donal Ryan "This novel was just waiting for Hugo Hamilton to come along and write it. Set in the west of Ireland, it is both local and displaced, folkloric and modern. Told with Hamilton’s signature purity of tone, this is an epic story about how love and history intersect." Anne Enright "Hugo Hamilton has written a magnificent book. Conversation with the Sea is as compulsive as it is lyrical—deeply moving, utterly readable, bursting with life. The plot is devious and seductive; the prose takes your breath away—it towers over contemporary fiction. A triumph." Frank McGuinness

by Sally Rooney

€9.49

THE GLOBAL #1 BESTSELLER A BEST BOOK OF 2024 IN THE GUARDIAN, TIMES, SUNDAY TIMES, IRISH TIMES, LONDON STANDARD, INDEPENDENT, OBSERVER, NEW STATESMAN, iNEWS, GOOD HOUSEKEEPING, THE SKINNY, CITY AM, DAILY MAIL, AND THE CONVERSATION 'I read it in a state of rapture.' SUNDAY TIMES 'A tender, funny page-turner.' OBSERVER 'Come for the romance, stay for the meaning of life.' IRISH TIMES 'A breathtakingly intimate look at love and desire in its many different forms.' RED From the author of the multimillion-copy bestseller Normal People, an exquisitely moving story about grief, love and family. Aside from the fact that they are brothers, Peter and Ivan Koubek seem to have little in common. Peter is a Dublin lawyer in his thirties - successful, competent and apparently unassailable. But in the wake of their father's death, he's medicating himself to sleep and struggling to manage his relationships with two very different women - his enduring first love Sylvia, and Naomi, a college student for whom life is one long joke. Ivan is a twenty-two-year-old competitive chess player. He has always seen himself as socially awkward, a loner, the antithesis of his glib elder brother. Now, in the early weeks of his bereavement, Ivan meets Margaret, an older woman emerging from her own turbulent past, and their lives become rapidly and intensely intertwined. For two grieving brothers and the people they love, this is a new interlude - a period of desire, despair and possibility - a chance to find out how much one life might hold inside itself without breaking. Sally Rooney's book Intermezzo was a bestseller w/c 30/09/2024

by Colm Tóibín

€9.49

Long Island is Colm Tóibín’s masterpiece: an exquisite, exhilarating novel that asks whether it is possible to truly return to the past and renew the great love that seemed gone for ever—the sequel to Colm Tóibín's prize-winning, bestselling novel Brooklyn. A man with an Irish accent knocks on Eilis Fiorello’s door on Long Island and in that moment everything changes. Eilis and Tony have built a secure, happy life here since leaving Brooklyn - perhaps a little stifled by the in-laws so close, but twenty years married and with two children looking towards a good future. And yet this stranger will reveal something that will make Eilis question the life she has created. For the first time in years she suddenly feels very far from home and the revelation will see her turn towards Ireland once again. Back to her mother. Back to the town and the people she had chosen to leave behind. Did she make the wrong choice marrying Tony all those years ago? Is it too late now to take a different path? REVIEWS "Long Island is the best new novel I’ve read in years – and it’s as persuasive an argument in defence of the unique capability of the novel form as you could ever hope to find" - Megan Nolan, Telegraph "You don't have to have read Brooklyn to enjoy the many pleasures of Long Island. It is a masterful novel full of longing and regret. A tale of lovers reconnecting, of compromise, and the settling that can come later in life. Intensely moving and yet full of restraint, I was sad to turn the final page" - Douglas Stuart, author of Shuggie Bain "A brilliant novel . . . it is beautifully crafted and makes for a riveting, wonderful read" - Elizabeth Strout, Observer "Heartbreak, wistfulness, cracking dialogue . . . This is Tóibín at his best" - Robbie Millen, The Times "Morally and psychologically meaty . . . Engrossing, truthful and humane, [Long Island] is a magnificent achievement" - Johanna Thomas-Corr, The Times "His best yet . . . It reads like the tensest of stage plays, but with all the pleasures of interiority that the novel form allows. I haven't wanted to hug this many characters in a while" - Naoise Dolan, author of Exciting Times and The Happy Couple

by Colm Tóibín

€14.50

A devastating story of love, loss and one woman's terrible choice between duty and personal freedom. Fall in love with Brooklyn ahead of its bestselling follow-up, Long Island. It is Ireland in the early 1950s and for Eilis Lacey, as for so many young Irish girls, opportunities are scarce. So when her sister arranges for her to emigrate to New York, Eilis knows she must go, leaving behind her family and her home for the first time. Arriving in a crowded lodging house in Brooklyn, Eilis can only be reminded of what she has sacrificed. She is far from home - and homesick. And just as she takes tentative steps towards friendship, and perhaps something more, Eilis receives news which sends her back to Ireland. There she will be confronted by a terrible dilemma - a devastating choice between duty and one great love. *** 'With this elating and humane novel, Colm Tóibìn has produced a masterwork' Sunday Times 'Unforgettable' Spectator 'The most compelling and moving portrait of a young woman I have read in a long time' Zoë Heller, Guardian 'Magnificent' Sunday Telegraph The book that inspired the major motion picture starring Saoirse Ronan.

by Seamus Heaney

€39.99

A definitive collection of the poems of Seamus Heaney, spanning his entire career. The Poems of Seamus Heaney brings together the twelve volumes of verse published between 1966 and 2016, from Death of a Naturalist to Human Chain , along with his translations and late poems. It is a testament to one of the greatest poets of the twentieth century – and to the power of language to endure, console and illuminate. Edited and introduced by his family, this beautifully produced volume stands as the essential Heaney – an extraordinary body of work that continues to inspire readers across the world.

by Felicity Hayes-McCoy

€9.49

'A festive feast of a novel ... I absolutely loved it!' CATHY KELLY Ever since Catherine and her mother opened the doors of their small-town bookshop, they have been living their dream. And Catherine has plans to make this festive season their biggest ever. But when some building work leads to disaster, the future of Lissbeg Books is in real jeopardy. As Christmas draws nearer, Catherine is desperate to hide from everyone how bad things are. And, slowly, she starts to realise that her dedication to the bookshop has meant neglecting other parts of her life. If Lissbeg Books closes, will she have anything left? Is it too late for her to become a real part of Finfarran's tightknit community, and possibly find love along the way? As Catherine summons the courage to ask for help from those around her, she begins to hope that more than one of her dreams will come true before Christmas arrives ...

by Emma Heatherington

€9.49

Lou and Ben fell in love as teenagers at the Ballyheaney Christmas Eve party. Every winter, they saved the date for each other. Until everything changed one fateful night… Now, after years away, widower Ben and his young daughter are back, determined to revive the legendary party. But with only two weeks to make it happen, they need help. So Ben turns to the one person he could never forget: Lou. As the days tick down to another Christmas Eve together, old feelings and memories resurface. Will Lou and Ben seize this chance to rewrite their very own love story? ‘Spot on perfect for fans of The Holiday and Love, Actually’ — Claudia Carroll ‘A Christmas hug of a book, which I read in two sittings’ — Fionnuala Kearney, Irish Times bestseller

by Claire Keegan

€8.99

In a small Irish town, just before Christmas 1985, Bill Furlong is a hardworking coal-merchant with a good reputation and a devoted family. He is also the son of a teenage mother who never married. When a young woman in the convent where Bill delivers coal confronts him with a quiet plea for help, he finds himself unable to ignore the truth he sees unfolding. Small Things Like These is a deeply affecting story of hope, quiet heroism and empathy from one of Ireland’s most acclaimed writers. Short-listed for the Booker Prize and winner of the Orwell Prize for Political Fiction.

by Claire Keegan

€12.99

A stunning new hardback edition of Claire Keegan's debut story collection. 'A beautiful, tender work of great clarity.' SEBASTIAN BARRY 'Simply put, Claire Keegan is one of the greatest fiction writers in the world.' GEORGE SAUNDERS 'Among the finest contemporary stories written recently in English.' OBSERVER A secret one-night tryst in the city. A sister's revenge. A love-struck doctor. A missing girl. In Antarctica, an astonishing sequence of stories, one of our most gifted writers illuminates human longing and fallibility in all its variety. ------- Readers love Antarctica: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is the best short story collection I have ever read. Trust me she is a real find!' '⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A skilled writer who immerses us seamlessly in the lives of her characters.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I have now read every word Claire Keegan has written. That's how much I love her writing.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'With her keen eye and lucid prose, Keegan beguiles, jolts and haunts us beyond the pages.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The writing is both tender, poetic and authentic ... the stories stay with you long after you have finished reading.'

by Claire Keegan

€12.99

AN IRISH TIMES TOP 100 IRISH BOOKS OF THE 21ST CENTURY 'Exquisite . so intricately wrought, so strange and beguiling as to entirely bewitch.' GUARDIAN 'Pure magic.' COLM TÓIBÍN 'Lyrical, thoughtful, but with a thick, dark strain of melancholy running through.' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY A long-haired woman moves into the priest's house and sets fire to his furniture. That Christmas, the electricity goes out. A forester mortgages his land and goes off to a seaside town looking for a wife. He finds a woman eating alone in the hotel. A farmer wakes half-naked and realises the money is almost gone. And in the title story, a priest waits on the altar for a bride and battles, all that wedding day, with his memories of a love affair. In her long-awaited second collection, Claire Keegan observes an Ireland wrestling with its past.

by Claire Keegan

€7.99

From the bestselling author, Claire Keegan, an exquisitely written story which finds an unsatisfied man on his bus journey home reflect on the love that got away. 'A genuine once-in-a-generation writer.' THE TIMES 'Every word is the right word in the right place, and the effect is resonant and deeply moving.' HILARY MANTEL 'Claire Keegan makes her moments real - and then she makes them matter.' COLM TÓIBÍN After an uneventful Friday at the Dublin office, Cathal faces into the long weekend and takes the bus home. There, his mind agitates over a woman named Sabine with whom he might have spent his life, had he acted differently. All evening, with only the television and a bottle of champagne for company, thoughts of this woman and others intrude - and the true significance of this particular date is revealed. From one of the world's great writers, So Late in the Day asks if a lack of generosity might ruin what could be between men and women. Claire Keegan's book So Late in the Day was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 02-09-2023 -------- Readers love So Late in the Day: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'You'll finish this novella in one sitting, but you will be hooked to the author for life!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Claire Keegan is a master of the English language and able to conjure so much in so little.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Keegan is a genius.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'All her stories are little gems to brighten the way.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'You can see everything that Claire describes so clearly, her writing is mesmerising.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Keegan really does know how to capture the imagination of readers.'

by Claire Keegan

€9.49

From the author of the Booker-shortlisted Small Things Like These, a heartbreaking, haunting story of childhood, loss and love by one of Ireland's most acclaimed writers. AN IRISH TIMES TOP 100 BEST IRISH BOOKS OF THE 21ST CENTURY WINNER OF THE DAVY BYRNES IRISH WRITING AWARD 'A real jewel.' Irish Independent 'A small miracle.' Sunday Times 'A thing of finely honed beauty.' Guardian 'As good as Chekhov.' David Mitchell It is a hot summer in rural Ireland. A girl is sent to live with foster parents on a farm, not knowing when she will return home. In the strangers' house, she finds a warmth and affection she has not known before and slowly begins to blossom in their care. But in a house where there are meant to be no secrets, she discovers how fragile her idyll is. -------- Readers love Foster: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'To say this story is exceptional doesn't adequately describe it. If there were 10 stars to award this would deserve every one. Claire Keegan has a wonderful talent at storytelling.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Foster is beautifully and confidently written, the prose is evocative, poignant and moving, with wonderfully atmospheric imagery ... Claire Keegan is an incredible storyteller.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I've read books four times the length that didn't have near as much depth. There are so many layers to the writing and this is close to perfection.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is another literary diamond packed full of emotional charge, depth, poignancy and wonder. This novella is a thing of pure beauty and I urge you to read it!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I rarely cry when reading a book but I wept ... Read it everyone. It will stay with you forever.'

by Donal Ryan

€10.99

WINNER OF THE IRISH BOOK OF THE YEAR WINNER OF THE ORWELL PRIZE FOR FICTION SHORTLISTED FOR THE NERO NOVEL OF THE YEAR SHORTLISTED FOR THE KERRY GROUP IRISH NOVEL OF THE YEAR 'Donal Ryan's writing has earned him a place among the greatest names in Irish literature and this lyrical novel speaks to the very heart of modern Irish society.' Maria Dickenson, Chair of the IBA judges 'Beautiful...a book full of love and hope, more needed in these days than ever' Kit de Waal 'I am blown away by the ambition and scope of this exquisite piece of writing...sublime in both its sentiment and beauty' Rachel Joyce Some things can send a heart spinning; others will crack it in two... In a small town in rural Ireland, the local people have weathered the storms of economic collapse and are looking towards the future. The jobs are back, the dramas of the past seemingly lulled, and although the town bears the marks of its history, new stories are unfolding. But a fresh menace is creeping around the lakeshore and the lanes of the town, and the peace of the community is about to be shattered in an unimaginable way. Young people are being drawn towards the promise of fast money whilst the generation above them tries to push back the tide of an enemy no one can touch… Told in twenty-one voices, Heart, be at Peace is a heartfelt, lyrical novel that can be read independently, or as a companion to Donal Ryan's multi-award-winning novel, The Spinning Heart, voted 'The Irish Book of the Decade'. ***** PRAISE FOR DONAL RYAN: 'One of the finest novelists writing today.' RACHEL JOYCE 'His paragraphs are unnoticeably beautiful, his heart always on show' ANNE ENRIGHT 'Endlessly surprising and incredibly moving' DAVID NICHOLLS 'A life-enhancing talent' SEBASTIAN BARRY 'I would struggle to think of any other Irish author working today who writes with as much compassion as Donal Ryan' LOUISE O'NEILL 'Beautiful, compassionate...Donal Ryan at his inimitable best.' MAGGIE O'FARRELL 'Beautifully poised, sad, poetic and human....I loved every single line.' IAN RANKIN 'The prose drips like honey off a spoon' SUNDAY TIMES Nero Book Awards Shortlisted, 2024 An Post Book Awards, November and December 2024 Irish Times bestseller, August 2024

by Donal Ryan

€9.49

THE STUNNING FIRST NOVEL BY THE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF HEART BE AT PEACE AND STRANGE FLOWERS Winner of the Guardian First Book Award Shortlisted for the Dublin IMPAC Literary Award Longlisted for the Man Booker PrizeWinner of Book of the Year at the Irish Book AwardsWinner of the European Prize for Literature Voted Irish Book of the Decade in 2016 "My father still lives back the road past the weir in the cottage I was reared in. I go there every day to see is he dead and every day he lets me down. He hasn't yet missed a day of letting me down." Now winner of six Irish Book Awards and a No.1 bestselling author, Donal Ryan exploded on to the literary scene with his stunning debut, set in the aftermath of Ireland's financial collapse. When dangerous tensions surface in a small Irish town, the characters face a battle between their public persona and inner desires. Told through a chorus of twenty-one unique voices, each struggling to tell their own kind of truth, a single authentic tale unfolds. The Spinning Heart speaks for contemporary Ireland like no other novel. Wry, vulnerable, all-too human, it captures the language and spirit of rural Ireland and, with uncanny perception, articulates the words and thoughts of a generation. DISCOVER DONAL RYAN'S NEW NOVEL, HEART BE AT PEACE, WINNER OF THE ORWELL PRIZE FOR FICTION AND IRISH BOOK OF THE YEAR **** 'Filled with light and shade, love and tragedy ... if it was a song you could sing it' ANNE ENRIGHT 'Donal Ryan is the real deal ... a brilliantly realised, utterly resonant state-of-the-nation landscape' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT 'I can't imagine a more original, more perceptive or more passionate work than this. Outstanding' JOHN BOYNE 'It's furious, it's moving, it's darkly funny, it punches you right in the gut' NEW YORK TIMES 'Funny, moving and beautifully written' EDNA O'BRIEN 'The unambiguous announcement of a genuine and apparently fully-formed new talent' FINANCIAL TIMES

by Sinéad Moriarty

€15.99

Family life is enough of a juggle without ... The In-Laws Amanda. Katie. Melanie. Three wildly different women with one big problem - their impossible mother-in-law, Nancy. When an unexpected crisis hits the family business, the sisters-in-law navigate stormy waters. Amanda is back in town and ready to reclaim her spot at the top. Katie, the feisty outsider, knows she'll never earn Nancy's approval - and has stopped caring. Melanie, ambitious and savvy, is more than capable of running the business, if only Nancy would loosen her iron grip. Forced to confront messy truths about marriage, motherhood, succession and family loyalty, the three women soon realize their greatest strength might just be each other. The In-Laws is a sharp, funny, and relatable novel about surviving the family you didn't choose.

by Patricia Scanlan

€14.99

*** THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR *** 'One of Scanlan's great strengths is her gift for writing fully rounded characters, and this is Scanlan at her very best' Irish Independent The City Girls are back!    As City Girl, Devlin Delaney's iconic gym and spa prepares to mark a big anniversary, her best friends, Caroline and Maggie are looking forward to a fabulous party where they can all put their problems behind them and celebrate.    Devlin's past has returned to haunt her, with a shocking revelation. But she's strong and her beloved Luke has her back. Caroline is facing up to issues she's long suppressed, with the help of a man who's becoming more than a friend. Will happiness finally be hers? Maggie's family is driving her mad. Her ex, Terry, and their daughter don't get on, and she's made an alarming discovery about her elderly mother's financial affairs. She wants to run far, away.  Sparks are going to fly, and some people are going to get a lot more than they bargained for!  Once a City Girl, a City Girl Forever. Nothing will stop their celebration . . . or will it?  Praise for City Girls Forever: 'I LOVE this book. There is a real sense of these wise women who are dealing with life, the menopause, their careers and being in charge of their own mental health and yet having great friends. I think it's Patricia Scanlan's strongest book ever!' Cathy Kelly  'I BAWLED, roared laughing and was on the edge of my seat. It's a masterclass in storytelling - so many strands!! Patricia Scanlan is at the absolutely top of her game. Readers are in for such a treat, Scanlan has returned our girls to us and they are as loveable and as relatable as they ever were' Ciara Geraghty  'It felt like I'd just bumped into such great old friends... ones I haven't seen since school and have missed SO much, and am desperately wanting to know everything that's happened to them... I was in book heaven' Caroline Grace-Cassidy.

by Steve Cavanagh

€16.99

SHE HELPED A PERFECT STRANGER. SHE DIDN'T KNOW HE WAS THE PERFECT KILLER... "Steve Cavanagh's twists hit you between the eyes. You never see them coming"  — ANTHONY HOROWITZ "This guy is the real deal. Trust me"  — LEE CHILD "An absolute page turner"  — SHARI LAPENA "A fantastic thriller writer" — MARK BILLINGHAM Ellie Parker had everything. Perfect husband. Perfect apartment. Perfect friends. And the perfect job. As an internet celebrity—famed for her random acts of kindness—everyone knew it. So, millions of people are watching when a betrayal causes her to lose it all. But even at her lowest, Ellie will always help someone in need. Which makes her the perfect target for a sadistic game. Because, as she soon learns, you can never trust a stranger—and a seemingly random encounter plunges her into a nightmare worse than she ever imagined. The only person she can turn to is conman-turned-trial-lawyer Eddie Flynn, who must take on a case where nothing is what it seems. With the most cruelly ingenious mind manipulating events from the shadows, everyone is in danger—including Eddie and his family. The award-winning, Sunday Times Top Five bestseller returns with a brand-new thriller featuring the unforgettable Eddie Flynn. Praise for Steve Cavanagh: "Unputdownable" — ALEX MICHAELIDES "Will keep you guessing until the very end" — IAN RANKIN "The ultimate treat for crime fiction fans" — JANICE HALLETT "Books this ingenious don't come along very often" — MICHAEL CONNELLY "A fantastic thriller writer" — MARK BILLINGHAM "An absolute humdinger of a thriller – fiendishly clever and totally compelling" — TM LOGAN "Gripping" — THE SUN "If you read the first eight pages you'll be hooked" — THE TIMES "The real magic is in Steve Cavanagh's hypnotic storytelling power" — SUNDAY EXPRESS "Cavanagh is a genius... page-turning stuff" — EVENING STANDARD "A masterclass in misdirection" — THE GUARDIAN

by Aisling Rawle

€14.99

You wake up in a compound in the middle of the desert, along with nine other women. All of you are young, all beautiful, all keen to escape the grinding poverty, political unrest and environmental catastrophe of the outside world. You realise that cameras are tracking your every move, broadcasting to millions of reality TV fans. Soon, ten men will arrive on foot – if they all survive the journey. What will you have to do to win? And what happens to the losers? LOVE ISLAND meets LORD OF THE FLIES in this explosive, addictive debut novel, as bingeable as the best reality TV, with dark undercurrents of literary dystopia and consumerist satire. Reviews for "The Compound" Love Island meets Lord of the Flies – dark, thrilling, and delightfully twisted' LOUISE O'NEILL, author of Idol 'A debut so gripping and propulsive that it beats reality tv at its own game. Why watch TV when Aisling Rawle does it better?' TORREY PETERS, author of Detransition, Baby 'A clever and delicious treat that’s even more addictive than the reality television it lambasts… I dare you not to tear through The Compound at lightning speed' ZAKIYA DALILA HARRIS, bestselling author of The Other Black Girl 'In The Compound, Rawle has built an eerily familiar yet unparalleled landscape—one that expertly juggles the most gruesome and tender human traits—with page-turning, nail-biting force. Just like the reality shows we all can’t stop watching, this book is utterly bingeable' OLIVIA GATWOOD, author of Whoever You Are Honey 'I couldn’t put The Compound down – it is that rare combination of propulsive and brilliant. I read it in one big gulp and then brought it up at two different dinners to talk about its mix of gender dynamics, capitalism, and power' MEGAN GIDDINGS, author of Lakewood 'The Compound is a blistering takedown of reality TV in our capitalist world, where the gamification of love and power is sold as entertainment. Aisling Rawle masterfully ratchets up the stakes in this sinister and juicy read until the line between paradise and dystopia becomes dangerously blurred' MICHELLE MIN STERLING, New York Times bestselling author of Camp Zero

by Graham Norton

€9.49

Frankie is a decade-spanning, immersive story filled with Graham Norton’s signature warmth, wit, and deeply engaging characters. Moving from small-town, conservative Ireland in the 1940s to the vibrant art scene of 1960s New York and then to London, this novel follows the journey of Frankie Powell—a woman who has spent her life as an observer rather than the leading lady in her own story. Now older and living in a small London flat crammed with art, memories, and antiqu es, Frankie begins to share her life story with Damian, her young Irish carer. Through her reflections, we are taken into a world of New York artists on the brink of fame, aspiring writers, and eccentric personalities. Though always on the sidelines, Frankie’s unique perspective allows her to see what others miss, to influence subtly, and to navigate life’s twists in unexpected ways. In Frankie by Graham Norton, Frankie ultimately realises that life rarely unfolds as planned or as others might expect. This novel is an evocative exploration of art, memory, and the lives we lead—both imagined and real.

by Sophie White

€15.99

SIX FRIENDS. THREE COUPLES. ONE HOLIDAY THAT WILL RUIN EVERYTHING . . . 'This book is exactly what I crave from popular fiction and so rarely get. Enormously entertaining and enjoyable' MARIAN KEYES 'Utterly gripping, glamorous, and emotionally devastating. Each storyline is razor-sharp and deeply felt, with characters so vivid you ache for them' LOUISE O'NEILL MAGGIE'S LIFE HAS NEVER LOOKED BETTER. She has a superstar husband, a Hollywood mansion and a stylist on call. No one, not even Fionn (who's usually in a different time zone), knows how much she's struggling. ANNIE'S TRYING TO GET PREGNANT. Conor's trying to talk to Annie about their crumbling relationship. But breaking up after two decades would be crazy - and if they do, how will Annie ever become a mother? CLARA THOUGHT SHE AND OLLIE WERE HAPPY. Even though the chaos of parenting means they're rarely in the same room of their crowded home. Then she spots a text on his phone that might blow their life up. A sun-soaked holiday in Cape Cod brings the six friends together, each hoping to escape their problems. But soon champagne, secrets and harsh truths are spilled. When the first 'it's over' sends shockwaves through the group, will the other couples survive the fallout? What people are saying about Sophie's books: 'Sharp, funny ... with characters you'll fall in love with' BETH O'LEARY 'Astutely observed, whip-smart and very, very funny' SARAH BREEN 'A modern, witty, razor-sharp page-turner' EMER MCLYSAGHT

by Seána Tinley

€9.49

Peggy Cassidy is a milly, working in the Belfast linen mills to just about get by. But Peggy also has another job - a secret one. She works as a handywoman - an illegal midwife, tending to the women of her community in their time of need. When Peggy is offered the chance to leave Belfast to receive formal midwifery training in Dublin, it sets off a chain of events that will change her life forever. But amongst her middle-class colleagues, Peggy must keep the truth about her past secret at all times. If the realities of her life in Belfast are revealed, she could lose everything she has worked for. And when she meets a well-to-do doctor down in Dublin, she must make a decision: should she protect her family and her history? Or can she let herself fall in love?

by Fíona Scarlett

€9.49

'Poignant . . . I loved it!' ELAINE FEENEY 'A beautiful, deeply affecting story.' DONAL RYAN 'Hugely compelling and utterly persuasive.' JOSEPH O'CONNOR From the author of the beloved debut Boys Don't Cry - an unforgettable story of love and loss and how the ones we love never really leave us. In Boys Don't Cry , Fìona Scarlett asked: Isn't it okay to be sad when bad things happen? Boys Don't Cry, but readers did: 'I can't remember ever reading something so moving.' MARIAN KEYES It will break your heart in a million different ways.' LOUISE O'NEILL 'It's rare I have cried about a book but I did here' reader review Fìona Scarlett is back to break and mend your heart all over again. This time she's asking: When all seems lost will Shauna and Dean find each other under the same blue sky? 'Blubbing' reader review Readers adore May All Your Skies Be Blue : 'I LOVED it . . . Scarlett is a fabulous writer. I was undone, bawling.' 'Beautiful, devastating and raw. I don't think this book will ever leave me.' 'Absolute corker of a book, that I will be recommending to absolutely everyone.' 'Fìona has a rare talent. For writing, beautiful and sensitively, without resorting to sentimentality. For bringing characters to life. For representing the working classes as they are, as a diverse group.'

by Carmel Harrington

€9.49

*The Irish Times No. 1 bestseller* *A Sunday Times best crime fiction of the year selection* *Winner of the Good Housekeeping Good Books Autumn Collection* 'One of the greatest twists I've ever read' CATHERINE RYAN HOWARD 'An addictive, immersive, incredibly poignant page-turner - I flew through it' ANDREA MARA On board a cruise ship in the Mediterranean, Kimberly wakes to discover that her two-year-old son Robert has vanished from the cabin overnight. She and her husband Jason vow to do whatever it takes to bring Robert home. But he is never found. Forty years later, their therapist daughter Lily welcomes a new client into her home. Zach has a shocking theory about what happened to her brother Robert years before. If Zach is to be believed, someone out there knows what happened on that ship. And they would do anything to stop the truth getting out. But secrets always find a way to reveal themselves . . . PRAISE FOR CARMEL HARRINGTON'S NOVELS 'Warm, uplifting & important...a very VERY special book' MARIAN KEYES 'Beautifully moving and uplifting' CECELIA AHERN 'Storytelling at its best' SHEILA O'FLANAGAN 'We defy you not to say, just one more chapter!' BELFAST TELEGRAPH 'Beautifully written, emotionally intelligent & moving in the extreme' DAILY MAIL

by Ciara Geraghty

€14.99

'A superb writer... the Irish Jojo Moyes. Her books are beautifully written, and infused with warmth, humour and human understanding' Irish ExaminerBetter late than never ...Ronda McCann lives a quiet, careful life. She cycles back and forth to her job at the local care home and plays chess with a robot in the evenings. At forty-four years old, she is perfectly okay with that.But Ronda has a secret.In her daydreams she's fearless - brave, bold and impossible to ignore. So when her comfortable little world suddenly starts to crumble, Ronda has a choice to make. Keep playing it safe on the sidelines? Or finally step into being the person she's always imagined herself to be? Your favourite authors LOVE Ciara Geraghty: 'Laugh-out-loud funny with a spikily endearing heroine... Fast-paced and hilarious' CATHY KELLY' Bridget Jones meets menopause ... sharp, funny and real' CECELIA AHERN' I loved this book. Hilarious, perceptive, empathetic. Readers will utterly identify with and adore the superbly drawn Agatha' PATRICIA SCANLAN' Witty, poignant and a complete page turner' SINEAD MORIARTY 'Tender, emotional and uplifting...I loved it' LUCY DIAMOND.

by Andrea Mara

€17.99

Look what you started. You press send and your message disappears. Full of secrets about your neighbours, it’s meant for your sister. But it doesn’t reach her – it goes to the entire local community WhatsApp group instead. Now everyone knows what you did. As rumour spreads like wildfire through the picture-perfect neighbourhood, you convince yourself that people will move on, that this will quickly be forgotten. But then you receive the first death threat. And someone wants you dead. The next day, a woman has been murdered. And what’s even more chilling is that she had the same address as you – 26 Oakpark – but in a different part of town. Did the killer get the wrong house? It won’t be long before you find out..

by Louise Kennedy

€9.49

**SOON TO BE A MAJOR TV SERIES - COMING SOON TO CHANNEL 4** THE NO. 1 BESTSELLER (The Times), SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2023 'Intense, unflinchingly honest, it broke my heart a million times' MARIAN KEYES 'A beautiful, devastating novel' NICK HORNBY One by one, she undid each event, each decision, each choice. If Davy had remembered to put on a coat. If Seamie McGeown had not found himself alone on a dark street. If Michael Agnew had not walked through the door of the pub on a quiet night in February in his white shirt. There is nothing special about the day Cushla meets Michael, a married man from Belfast, in the pub owned by her family. But here, love is never far from violence, and this encounter will change both of their lives forever. Now a major TV series starring Lola Petticrew, Tom Cullen and Gillian Anderson, Trespasses is an unforgettable debut of people trying to live ordinary lives in extraordinary times. ______________ * WINNER OF THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS BOOK OF THE YEAR: DEBUT FICTION * * WINNER OF THE AN POST IRISH BOOK AWARDS NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2022 * * WINNER OF THE MCKITTERICK PRIZE 2023 * * SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES DEBUT FICTION PRIZE 2022 * * AN OBSERVER BEST DEBUT NOVELIST OF 2022 * * A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK AT BEDTIME * * THE CRITICS' MOST-PICKED BOOK OF THE YEAR*

by Maggie O'Farrell

€11.99

The no. 1 bestseller that inspired the major film starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal. On a summer's day in 1596, a young girl in Stratford-upon-Avon takes to her bed with a sudden fever. Her twin brother, Hamnet, searches everywhere for help. Why is nobody at home? Their mother, Agnes, is over a mile away, in the garden where she grows medicinal herbs. Their father is working in London. Neither parent knows that Hamnet will not survive the week. Hamnet tells the story of a boy whose life has been all but forgotten, but whose name was given to one of the most celebrated plays ever written. It is also the story of a marriage, of a couple brought together by love and curiosity, and pulled apart by grief. Inspired by the son Shakespeare lost, Maggie O’Farrell’s breathtaking novel is a luminous portrait of a family and a tender exploration of how art can emerge from sorrow.

by Chloe Walsh

€10.99

Releasing 10 is an epic and unforgettable love story in the international bestselling and TikTok-phenomenon The Boys of Tommen series, from Chloe Walsh. The power and pain of first love has never been more deeply felt than in Chloe Walsh's extraordinary stories about the irresistible Boys of Tommen, which will give you the ultimate book hangover. A love that couldn't be broken, except by the truth. Lizzie Young has always felt she was too much everything . Diagnosed with bipolar disorder at a young age, she's never fit in with her family, her friends, her community. Lizzie wants to be accepted and understood, but with few people in her corner, she's carried her burdens and her trauma on her own. But when she meets a kind boy on the school bus, things start to look bright for the first time in her life . . . Hugh Biggs has an old soul and the wisdom of someone far beyond his years. A young man with a sharp mind and a firm code of ethics, he sees something in Lizzie Young that he can't resist. He wants to be her everything and shoulder her burden. And Lizzie wants that too. Lizzie and Hugh's bond seems unbreakable - their chemistry is electric, their love is potent, and their connection is soul deep - but even the truest love can be shaken by forces beyond control. Warning: Releasing 10 tackles several sensitive topics, including childhood abuse, sexual trauma, self-harm, and suicide. It includes explicit sexual content and graphic violence. Reader discretion is advised.  Want more of The Boys of Tommen? Read all of the series so far: Binding 13 Keeping 13 Saving 6 Redeeming 6 Taming 7

by Chloe Walsh

€10.99

He fights for every dream. She fights for every breath. Johnny Kavanagh has everything going for him: looks, popularity, and talent. Shannon Lynch, on the other hand, has spent years trying to survive. When she transfers to his elite school, their worlds collide in ways neither expected. As Johnny battles pressure on and off the pitch, Shannon faces the demons of her past and the cruel realities of bullying and trauma. Together, they find strength, love, and the will to heal – but first they must face the challenges that threaten to tear them apart. Binding 13 is the unforgettable first book in the Boys of Tommen series – a raw, emotional story about resilience, young love and finding light in the darkest places.

by Chloe Walsh

€10.99

An epic and unforgettable love story continues in Keeping 13, the second book in the international bestselling and TikTok-phenomenon The Boys of Tommen series, from Chloe Walsh. The power and pain of first love has never been more deeply felt than in Chloe Walsh's extraordinary stories about the irresistible Boys of Tommen, which will give you the ultimate book hangover. The reader reaction to The Boys of Tommen says it all! 'The chemistry, the love, everything about this book was so good it gave me all the feels . . . Beautiful book, beautiful words. Chloe Walsh you're my home' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Chloe Walsh has surpassed herself again, from the get-go you will be hooked, you will be sad, angry, elated, hysterical and you will absolutely love it!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'This was absolutely EVERYTHING. I find it difficult to even put into words just how much this book made me laugh, cry and swoon' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'There aren't enough stars for this book. It has everything, I laughed, I cried, I fumed and I despaired . . . This is a rare book, one that evokes every emotion' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ......................... Falling in love was the easy part. What comes next is the test . . . Following a devastating injury that has left him sidelined and stripped of his beloved number 13 jersey, Johnny Kavanagh is struggling to hold onto his dreams. Lost, insecure, and desperately seeking comfort, he sets his sights on unravelling the mystery of the girl with the midnight-blue eyes, who haunts his every waking hour. Keeping secrets has never been a problem for Shannon Lynch. The life she was born into demands nothing less. She knows that demons and evil men don't just exist in fairytales. They exist in her world, too. Traumatized beyond repair after her return from Dublin, and desperate to protect her little brothers, Shannon finds herself falling into the same old cover-up, barely keeping her head above water, as her future unravels before her eyes. Beaten and broken, her walls are up and her trust is shaken. Only one boy has the ability to climb those walls. The boy who owns her heart. But secrets are about to be exposed and lives could be changed forever - can Johnny and Shannon's love survive? ......................... Want more of Johnny, Shannon and the rest of The Boys of Tommen? Read the rest of the series so far: Binding 13 Keeping 13 Saving 6 Redeeming 6 Taming 7 - preorder Claire and Gibsie's story now!

by Chloe Walsh

€10.99

An epic and unforgettable love story begins in Saving 6 , the third book in the international bestselling and TikTok-phenomenon The Boys of Tommen series, from Chloe Walsh. The power and pain of first love has never been more deeply felt than in Chloe Walsh's extraordinary stories about the irresistible Boys of Tommen, which will give you the ultimate book hangover.  He's a boy who's lost. She's girl who might just be the home he's never had. The second born son in a broken marriage, Joey Lynch has spent a lifetime picking up the pieces of a family unravelling. When his older brother Darren skips town, twelve-year-old Joey finds himself thrown into the role of protector to his younger siblings and mother. Plagued by self-loathing, and furious with the world, he grapples with teenage life and his unwavering sense of duty to his family, while balancing precariously close to a life of addiction that threatens to swallow him whole. The only light in his sea of darkness is his boss's firecracker of a daughter who refuses to back down. A girl who just so happens to be his classmate. Aoife Molloy has never been backwards in coming forward. Her bubbly and self-assured nature has never led her astray. Until her first day of secondary school when she collides with a hot-headed boy who sparks a burning curiosity inside of her that only grows stronger by the day. Falling into a complicated friendship with her father's apprentice, Aoife works to unravel the secrets around Joey Lynch's life - while he desperately fights to keep her out.  The reader reaction to The Boys of Tommen says it all! 'Absolute perfection. This book will ruin you'  'I have no words as to how heartbreakingly beautiful this book is and the talent of Chloe is unmeasured in my eyes' 'Chloe Walsh is a genius when it comes to creating characters and writing, making you feel every emotion'  'There's not enough stars to rate this book it is simply outstanding!' 

by Chloe Walsh

€10.99

Taming 7 is an epic and unforgettable love story in the international bestselling and TikTok-phenomenon The Boys of Tommen series, from Chloe Walsh. The power and pain of first love has never been more deeply felt than in Chloe Walsh's extraordinary stories about the irresistible Boys of Tommen, which will give you the ultimate book hangover. The reader reaction to The Boys of Tommen says it all! 'This universe is all consuming. Chloe Walsh has some serious talent' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I adore this world & the found family this series has brought into my life and I don't know what I was before I read this' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Chloe Walsh will always be my number one author' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ......................... She's the quintessential sunshine girl. He's the lovable class clown. But storm clouds are rolling in, and this Tommen boy is about to get serious. Tommen's cheeky lad, Gerard 'Gibsie' Gibson, is a comedian at heart, but underneath his happy-go-lucky-nature lurks a broken boy, tortured by the events of his past. Using humour to cope with his demons, Gibsie hides everything from the world. Only one person knows who he truly is on the inside. His friend's little sister. His Claire-bear. Enveloped in sunshine, Claire Biggs has spent her whole life adoring the boy across the street. Her brother's friend. Seeing a side to Gerard that no one else sees, Claire is determined to tame her wild-at-heart childhood best friend. But when the unexpected occurs and lines are crossed, will Gibsie and Claire's friendship survive? Will it blossom into something more, or will they lose themselves in the riptide? ......................... Want more of The Boys of Tommen? Read all of the series so far: Binding 13 Keeping 13 Saving 6 Redeeming 6 Taming 7

by Chloe Walsh

€10.99

An epic and unforgettable love story continues in Redeeming 6 , the fourth book in the international bestselling and TikTok-phenomenon The Boys of Tommen series, from Chloe Walsh. The power and pain of first love has never been more deeply felt than in Chloe Walsh's extraordinary stories about the irresistible Boys of Tommen, which will give you the ultimate book hangover. I'm saving you, six. With his world unravelling around him, and pressure rising at home, Joey Lynch's life has never been in more turmoil. Desperate to prove himself worthy of the only person he's ever put his trust in, Joey fights to stay away from a world that threatens to destroy everything. But with the odds stacking against him by the day, can he keep his head above water? Unwilling to give up on the boy she loves, Aoife Molloy fights to save her best friend from the edge of self-destruction. Drowning in a world she doesn't understand, with only her heart to guide her, Aoife refuses to turn her back on Joey, no matter how badly the odds are stacked against them. Through heartbreak and horror, Aoife and Joey have had each other's backs, and this time is no different. Come what may.  The reader reaction to The Boys of Tommen says it all! 'This book wrecked me even further than I could've imagined, in all the best possible ways! Joey and Aoife have my heart. Chloe Walsh is one of the most gifted authors that I've ever come across'  'Will leave an indelible imprint on your heart without doubt . . . Most definitely Chloe Walsh's best work to date'  'Just WOW!!!! I can't seem to find the words to even try and explain why this book is so EPIC!' 'Nothing I say will do this book justice . . . There was laughter and tears, trauma and healing and every single word of it was perfection'

by Caragh Maxwell

€14.99

  'I loved this novel for its rawness, its assured writing, and its empathetic characters. Caragh Maxwell is a writer to watch.' Irish Examiner  For fans of Sally Rooney and Megan Nolan comes a remarkable new Irish debut about growing up and moving backwards What do you do when you've ruined your life? You go home to your mother, if you're lucky enough still to have one. Saoirse Maher wouldn't recommend it.  Leaving home wasn't supposed to be temporary. When she moved to London, Saoirse was leaving Ireland behind for good, and with it her messy, broken family. But it turns out that starting again isn't as easy as she imagined, and when her five-year relationship goes south, Saoirse finds herself out of options. And so here she is, trudging back to her mother Máire's house up a side road on the outskirts of Irish civilisation.  Except the world she comes back to is nothing like the one she left behind. Her mother has a new family, and everyone else seems to be moving on. But between the drinking, drugs, and an entirely healthy, not-problematic-at-all-thanks relationship with Charlie, there's plenty to distract her. Don't look too closely, and everything's fine. Saoirse is just fine.  'This is such an absorbing read; shocking and brutal at times, but incredibly tender at others. Fans of Megan Nolan or Niamh Mulvey will love it.' NIAMH HARGAN  

by Catherine Ryan Howard

€15.99

A ghostwriter is tasked with capturing the memoirs of a man who might be a murderer and he's ready to confess...Get ready to be addicted to the gripping, must-read new mystery thriller from the bestselling author of 56 Days and The Trap. THE INSTANT #1 BESTSELLER 'Sharp, clever and wonderfully tense - an outstanding one-sitting read, I adored it' -- Andrea Mara, Sunday Times bestselling author of Someone in the Attic 'The perfect thriller' -- L. V. Matthews, author of the Richard and Judy Book Club pick The Twins The night Jack Smyth ran into flames in a desperate attempt to save his wife from their burning home, he was, tragically, too late - but hailed a hero. Until it emerged that Kate was dead long before the fire began. Suspicion has stalked him ever since. After all, there's no smoke without fire. A year on, he's signed a book deal. He wants to tell his side of the story, to prove his own innocence in print. He just needs someone to help him write it. Emily has never ghostwritten anything before, but she knows what it's like to live with a guilty secret. And she's about to learn that some stories should never be told . . . Praise for Burn After Reading: '[An] ingeniously twisted, intriguing and entertaining mystery. Bravo! -- Liz Nugent, bestselling author of Strange Sally Diamond 'A masterclass in suspense, utterly addictive, intelligently crafted, and impossible to put down' --Clémence Michallon, bestselling author of The Quiet Tenant 'This is one red hot thriller that boasts a vivid, true-crime authenticity at its molten core' --Janice Hallett, bestselling author of The Appeal 'A craftily constructed and genuinely sinister thriller' -- Mail on Sunday 'Tense, chilling and extremely well-plotted -- Sarah Turner, 'The Unmumsy Mum', bestselling author of Stepping Up 'I love novels about authors writing and there's just the right level of detail . . . A very compelling, original and entertaining thriller' 5-star reader review 'Captivating, original and perfectly plotted. Another brilliant book from this first class author' 5-star reader review 'This story is compelling and haunting in places and kept me gripped to the page' 5-star reader review ** Don't miss Catherine Ryan Howard's 56 DAYS, coming soon to Amazon Prime Video! ** BURN AFTER READING was an instant #1 Irish Times bestseller on 20/4/2025

by Jane Casey

€13.99

The latest gripping new thriller featuring DS Maeve Kerrigan and DI Josh Derwent from the Top Ten Sunday Times bestselling author ‘The most dangerously addictive series in crime fiction’ ERIN KELLY ‘Oh. My. God.’ RUTH WARE ‘I LOVE it – it is completely MAGNIFICENT’ MARIAN KEYES 'Utterly brilliant' LIZ NUGENT 'A magnificent series' THE TIMES ‘A sumptuous golden age locked room mystery wrapped up in a will-they won’t-they love story. Sublime’ ANDREA MARA A closed door. An impossible murder. 2:32 p.m. Wealthy, privileged Ilaria Cavendish checks into a luxury London hotel and orders a bottle of champagne. Within the hour, her lover discovers her submerged in a bath of scalding water, dead. At first glance it looks like an accident. No one went in with her. No one came out. But all the signs point to murder. For DS Maeve Kerrigan, the case is a welcome distraction. But when shock news hits close to home, affecting her partner, DI Josh Derwent, she faces the toughest challenge of her career. And if she fails her world will never be the same again… 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. Come for the thrill of a historic disappearance case, and get obsessed by the sexiest will-they-won't-they in crime fiction’ Abigail Dean ‘Jane Casey is simply one of the best writers of detective fiction today. There aren’t enough superlatives. I’m in awe. I utterly loved it’ Liz Nugent ‘A twisting, seductive, sensational thriller. Tense, heartfelt and hugely gripping, A Stranger in the Family is Jane Casey at her phenomenal best’ Chris Whitaker ‘Nobody plots better than Jane Casey…the twist in the end was as surprising as it was satisfying’ Stig Abell 'A Stranger in the Family blew my mind. 2024 has barely started and this is already one of my books of the year’ Jo Spain ‘As tense as piano wire, intricately plotted, endlessly intriguing and all underpinned by a simmering “will they, won’t they” narrative. Just terrific’ Neil Lancaster ‘The undisputed queen of simmering tension. Explosively good’ Sarah Hilary 'A wonderfully clever plot, surprises at every turn…one of the very best authors writing today' Andrea Mara 'Stellar stuff: 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 'Her best yet, gripping and twisty but also moving and with a slow-burn sizzle that would put romance writers to shame' Claire McGowan

by John Connolly

€17.99

Wyatt Riggins, the boyfriend of rising Maine artist Zetta Nadeau, has gone missing, leaving behind a cell phone containing a single-word message: RUN. Private investigator Charlie Parker is hired to find out why Riggins has fled, and from whom. Parker discovers that Riggins, an ex-soldier, has been involved in the abduction of four children from Mexico: three girls and a boy, all belonging to the cartel boss Blas Urrea - except Urrea's family is safe and well in Mexico, which means the abductees cannot be his children. Yet whoever they are, Urrea wants them back, and has dispatched his agents to secure them, even if it means butchering everyone who stands in their way. One of those agents is Eugene Seeley, a clever, ruthless solver of other men's problems. The other is an unknown woman. Every child has a mother. Now Charlie Parker will face one unlike any other, and learn the terrifying truth about the Children of Eve. Praise for John Connolly: 'John Connolly is the creator of a unique blend of thriller and horror who receives rave reviews every time' Sunday Telegraph 'One of the best thriller writers we have' Harlan Coben 'Dark and dangerous ... but where there is also kindness, loyalty, love' Irish Examiner 'To my mind, Connolly is Ireland's Stephen King' Matt Nixson, The Express

by Marie Cassidy

€16.99

COLD CASES. HOT LEADS. AND A KILLER STILL WATCHING . . . STATE PATHOLOGIST TERRY O'BRIEN IS ABOUT TO TAKE ON HER TOUGHEST ROLE YET. Tasked with leading the Open Case Review Unit, her usual post-mortem work has been extended to cold-case investigation into unsolved suspicious deaths. When a garda detective is murdered, his body mutilated and dumped on gangland ground, she is called in. As a large-scale investigation takes shape to hunt down the killers, Terry's post-mortem uncovers uncomfortable evidence. She soon finds herself up against the powers that be. But, as new evidence emerges from her cold-case work that impacts closer to home, this may be the least of her worries. Can the identity of her sister Jenny's killer, all those years ago, be revealed? And is this a truth best left buried? Deadly Evidence is a gripping page-turner that charts the course of a heroine of the mortuary who has come back from the brink once and remains determined to speak truth to power, whatever the cost.

by Patricia Gibney

€9.49

Something whistling through the door behind her caused her to turn. A shadow spread across the opening. She clasped a hand to her mouth, stilling the fear that was rising. The menacing shadow was followed by a face that sent a cold shiver down her spine... When the call comes in about Lucy, a seventeen-year-old girl murdered after the secret party she held in her parents' home, Detective Lottie Parker is first on the scene. As Lottie breaks the news to Lucy's heartbroken parents and the devastated partygoers, she discovers that hours before her death Lucy had revealed a terrible secret about her friend Hannah. And when Lottie finds Lucy's bloodstained clothing hidden in Hannah's bedroom, she has no option but to bring her into custody. But Hannah claims to have no memory of the night Lucy died and as Lottie investigates further, she discovers something shocking. Her own son Sean was at the party. Why did he lie to her? Is her beloved child a witness or a suspect... or in the killer's sights? If you love Karin Slaughter, Robert Dugoni and Rachel Caine, you'll be hooked by this heart-stopping thriller from Patricia Gibney. The Guilty Girl will have you gripped until the very last page. 'Amazing! Could not put it down and read until my eyes couldn't cope anymore. 10/10 and would recommend to anyone who loves a good page turner.' Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'One of the best books I have read this year... Dark, intense and definitely not what I was expecting. The Guilty Girl had me sat on the edge of my seat, this book is definitely my type of book. My advice to readers is switch off your phone, order a takeaway and tuck into this fantastic five star read from one of my favourite authors.' Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

by Lucinda Riley

€15.99

The Last Love Song is a compelling story of love and devastating loss set on the rural west coast of Ireland and in glamourous 1960s London, from the internationally bestselling author of The Seven Sisters series, Lucinda Riley. Sorcha O'Donovan dreams of an exciting life beyond the West Cork coastline where she has grown up. When she encounters the town's strikingly handsome outcast, struggling musician Con Daly, her days will never be the same. When Con strikes gold with rock band The Fishermen in London, he and Sorcha look set for a rosy future. But their lives change beyond recognition as the dark side of fame rears its head. Death threats follow Con around, and devastating secrets from the past threaten to destroy everything he has worked for. Twenty years later, The Fishermen agree to re-form for the massive Music for Life charity concert at Wembley Stadium. But Con Daly, heartthrob and spokesman for a generation, has been missing for over a decade. There's only one person who can find out what happened, who has access to the lives, loves and careers of all concerned as The Fishermen rose to worldwide fame. Only one person who knows how vital it is to uncover the truth, because should Con Daly reappear before the facts emerge, then history could repeat itself with even more tragic consequences. Lucinda Riley wrote The Last Love Song as Lucinda Edmonds, now reworked and revived by Harry Whittaker, Lucinda's son and co-author of Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt.

by Shauna Lawless

€18.99

From the author of the Gael Song trilogy, an epic new historical fantasy set in the tumultuous, magical world of medieval Ireland during the time of the Norman invasion. Over a hundred years after she went missing, Isolde, born to the family of a famous Irish king and a powerful immortal, inexplicably reappears. Her mother's kin, the Descendants, are one of the two magical races of Ireland. But no Descendant can understand the reasons for Isolde's disappearance, and worse yet, she is giftless - born with no magical ability, a dangerous thing when the magic-rich Fomorians, ancient enemies of the Descendants, are growing in strength. The Fomorians no longer control any Irish kingdoms, but they still desire control over the mortal world. They seek to spread their dangerous webs wider by manipulating England's Norman lords to invade Ireland. Not yet eighteen, Isolde's world is about to change for ever. But when death and destruction seem inevitable, her true worth will show itself, for Isolde is far more than she seems. Reviews for Shauna Lawless 'Highly recommended' Lucy Holland 'Highlander meets The Last Kingdom' Anthony Ryan 'Gripping and beautiful' Anna Smith Spark 'An excellent read' Mark Lawrence

by Cecelia Ahern

€9.49

One night can change your life. Forever.'Such a brilliant writer and this was another 5 star book for me' Reader Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Hugely immersive and emotional' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'An emotional mystery that will grip you so tight that you can't breathe' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'She is the master of creating real, flawed, magnetic characters' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐One night. One chance to be free.Enya feels adrift. Trapped in a life she no longer recognises.A loveless marriage. A distant son.Until the night she saves a young boy's life - and upends her own.Now to break free she must face the storm again. And this time, she's fighting for herself.'Outstanding… I simply couldn't stop reading. One of the two or three best novels I've read this year and without question the best book I've ever read by Cecelia' JOHN BOYNE'A terrific story! It had me completely gripped from the very first page' KARIN SLAUGHTER'Sharp, relatable and poignant … a joy' ANDREA MARA'Vivid, beautiful and deeply, darkly atmospheric' SARAH CROSSAN'An emotional deep-dive into the unravelling of one woman's life' DAILY MAIL

by Marian Keyes

€9.49

THE HILARIOUS AND HEARTWARMING NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Classic Keyes: very funny' The Times 'Made me punch the air' Independent 'Funny, heart-breaking and wise' Daily Mail --- After 20 years, high-flying PR Anna Walsh no longer loves New York. Returning to Ireland will be a fresh start, she tells her family. They say: are you having a mid-life crisis? Because back home, Anna can't escape her past - the best friend she walked out on, the old flame she tried to put out. Everywhere she turns, her mistakes are waiting. But might they just save her? --- 'Keyes is a powerhouse. Not just a fizzy romantic comedy, but also a piece of social commentary' Sunday Times 'A stellar storyteller. A beguiling blend of hijinks, heartbreak and happiness' Mail on Sunday 'Fabulous' The Times 'Wonderful' Daily Mail 'Sharp and funny' Guardian 'A literary titan' Independent Readers are loving My Favourite Mistake 'I was absolutely overjoyed to be able to read and review this book and I left abandoned housework, children and much more behind as I indulged myself with this book. I literally did not want to put it down at all' ***** Reader Review 'OMG it's good to have these lovely characters back!' ***** Reader Review 'The most magical of storytellers has done it again, the world would be a far sadder place without Marian Keyes' ***** Reader Review 'it was engaging, funny, sad and everything in between with that wonderful familiarity certain book characters just have - brilliant' ***** Reader Review Marian Keyes, Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, April 2024 (UK) Marian Keyes, Number 1 bestseller, Republic of Ireland and Number 1 bestseller, South Africa [Nielsen Bookscan, April 2024]

by Roisin Meaney

€9.49

If home is where the heart is, where will hers take her? "I loved it – another hugely satisfying read from Roisin." — Sheila O'Flanagan Three great loves. Two different countries. One step closer to finding her way home... As a new decade begins, hopeless romantic and big dreamer Ellen is finally moving on from her hometown. In Galway, she takes a job in a bookshop, and somewhere between the dusty bookshelves and the quiet afternoons, a bookseller named Ben finds a place in her heart. Fast forward, and the bright lights (and cosy flats) of London are calling Ellen’s name. There she meets Leo, a charming, attentive city banker who’s everything she’s ever wanted. And wherever she goes, her heart beats in time with her childhood friend, Danny—though they never seem to be in the right place at the right time. If home is where the heart is, where will Ellen’s lead her? Praise for Roisin Meaney: "A real treat." — Sunday Independent "Utterly irresistible." — Irish Independent "Full of all the things that make life interesting." — Irish Mail

by Rachel Donohue

€10.99

'Distinct shades of Daphne du Maurier' Sunday Independent 'Lyrical prose with ominous secrets saturating its deepest core' ALEX MARWOOD THE WINDOW TO THE PAST CAN NEVER BE CLOSED... 1963: At the stark and isolated modernist mansion of controversial political philosopher Richard Acklehurst, the glittering annual New Year's Eve party has not gone quite as planned. Considered a genius by some, and something far darker by others, by the end of the evening Acklehurst will be dead in mysterious circumstances, casting a long shadow over the lives of his teenage daughters, Aisling and Stella. 1999: Richard Acklehurst's remains are defiled in the country graveyard where they have lain undisturbed for over thirty years, forcing his daughters to return to their childhood home where they must finally confront the complex and dark dynamic at the heart of their family. Moving from the West of Ireland to Dublin, London, Florence and back, The Glass House is a captivating and compelling tale of two sisters and their secrets, of love, regret and vengeance. 'Gorgeously atmospheric and darkly brooding' CAROLE HAILEY

by John Boyne

€13.99

From internationally bestselling author John Boyne, a contemplative story about one man trying to move forward from the trauma of his youth to become a better father to his son. Being in limbo, 30,000 feet in the air, offers time to reflect and take stock. For Aaron Umber, it's an opportunity to connect with his 14-year-old son as they travel halfway across the world to meet a woman who isn't expecting them. Unsettled by his past, and anxious for his future, Aaron is at a crossroads in life. The damage inflicted upon him during his youth has made him the man he is, but now threatens to widen the growing fissures between him and his only child. This trip could bind them closer together, or tear them further apart. In this penetrating examination of action and consequence, fault and attribution, acceptance and resolution, John Boyne gives us a redemptive story of a father and a son on a moving journey to mend their troubled lives.

by John Boyne

€13.99

'An exhilarating read' Spectator 'Unsettling and utterly compelling' Woman and Home 'incredibly well-written' Good Housekeeping 'Hypnotically clean, clear prose... powerful and memorable' Irish Times 'You will hurtle through the book, because it is such a compelling story' Irish Examiner From internationally bestselling author John Boyne, a challenging and visceral narrative that asks the question: can one cataclysmic moment turn someone into a monster? On the face of it, Freya lives a gilded existence, dancing solely to her own tune. She has all the trappings of wealth and privilege, a responsible job as a surgeon specialising in skin grafts, a beautiful flat in a sought-after development, and a flash car. But it wasn't always like this. Hers is a life founded on darkness. Did what happened to Freya as a child one fateful summer influence the adult she would become - or was she always destined to be that person? Was she born with cruelty in her heart or did something force it into being? In Fire , John Boyne takes the reader on a chilling, uncomfortable but utterly compelling psychological journey to the epicentre of the human condition, asking the age-old question: nurture - or nature?  Praise for John Boyne 'One of the greatest craftsmen in contemporary literature' Colum McCann 'Among the world's greatest storytellers' Donal Ryan 'One of the most assured novelists of his generation' Observer Irish Times bestseller, May 2024

by John Boyne

€13.99

'A perceptive, moving exploration of guilt, grief and complicity' Sunday Express 'Boyne does not put a foot wrong in this masterly novella' Mail on Sunday 'An intriguing investigation of contemporary trauma... [a] short but powerful book' Guardian 'His quietest novel... but one just as powerful as his larger canvases' Business Post ___________ From million-copy-bestselling author John Boyne comes a masterfully reflective story about one woman coming to terms with the demons of her past and finding a new path forward. The first thing Vanessa Carvin does when she arrives on the island is change her name. To the locals, she is Willow Hale, a solitary outsider escaping Dublin to live a hermetic existence in a small cottage, not a notorious woman on the run from her past. But scandals follow like hunting dogs. And she has some questions of her own to answer. If her ex-husband is really the monster everyone says he is, then how complicit was she in his crimes? Escaping her old life might seem like a good idea but the choices she has made throughout her marriage have consequences. Here, on the island, Vanessa must reflect on what she did - and did not do. Only then can she discover whether she is worthy of finding peace at all. Can you ever truly wash away your past? __________ What readers are saying: 'A scorching, devastating tale' 'Powerful, challenging and beautifully written' 'Compelling, propulsive, and completely immersive' 'Written with the same emotional intensity and thought provoking honesty as his longer works'

by John Boyne

€13.99

It’s the tabloid sensation of the year: two well-known footballers standing in the dock, charged with sexual assault, a series of vile text messages pointing towards their guilt. As the trial unfolds, Evan Keogh reflects on the events that have led him to this moment. Since leaving his island home, his life has been a lie on many levels. He’s a talented footballer who wanted to be an artist. A gay man in a sport that rejects diversity. A defendant whose knowledge of what took place on that fateful night threatens more than just his freedom or career. The jury will deliver a verdict but, before they do, Evan must judge for himself whether the man he has become is the man he wanted to be

by Austin Duffy

€11.99

1994, the summer of the ceasefire. In the Northern Irish border town of Cross, after decades of violent activity protesting British rule, a community plays out its end game. Francie, a principled elder of the cause, has authorised the murder of a policeman; his teenage henchmen are triumphant at pulling it off. In the town square, the Widow Donnelly protests because her son has gone missing. Young Cathy Murphy, the daughter of a Protestant, is trying to find her place among a people who ignore her. And patholog ical Handy Byrne, whose marksmanship makes him a valuable weapon, is out of control. Meanwhile, paranoia is growing because operations are beginning to go wrong. The townsfolk suspect a tout, but no one is willing to accept the evidence before their eyes. From its dramatic first chapter, Cross is an extraordinary evocation of the loyalties and divisions within a town governed by its own variety of law, where violence is rewarded and complicity is second nature. It is a complex tale of betrayal and brutality at the height of the Troubles, a moving, powerful and empathetic lament for a community that has lost its way in its battle for the nation. 

by Sarah Rees Brennan

€11.99

*****THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER***** 'The fantasy novel that every fantasy reader has been waiting for' Jay Kristoff 'Long Live Evil is a glorious, swoon-worthy villain romance. What a delicious read' Tasha Suri A TALE FOR ANYONE WHO'S EVER FALLEN FOR THE VILLAIN... When her whole life collapsed, Rae still had books. Dying, she seizes a second chance at living: a magical bargain that lets her enter the world of her favourite fantasy series. She wakes in a castle on the edge of a hellish chasm, in a kingdom on the brink of war. Home to dangerous monsters, scheming courtiers and her favourite fictional character: the Once and Forever Emperor. He's impossibly alluring, as only fiction can be. And in this fantasy world, she discovers she's not the heroine, but the villainess in the Emperor's tale. So be it. The wicked are better dressed, with better one-liners, even if they're doomed to bad ends. She assembles the wildly disparate villains of the story under her evil leadership, plotting to change their fate. But as the body count rises and the Emperor's fury increases, it seems Rae and her allies may not survive to see the final page. This adult epic fantasy debut from Sarah Rees Brennan puts the reader in the villain's shoes, for an adventure that is both 'brilliant' (Holly Black) and 'supremely satisfying' (Leigh Bardugo). Expect a rogue's gallery of villains including an axe wielding maid, a shining knight with dark moods, a charmingly homicidal bodyguard, and a playboy spymaster with a golden heart and a filthy reputation. ***** 'Audacious, and supremely satisfying, Long Live Evil is the chosen one we've been waiting for. It succeeds as both a brilliant meditation on the pleasures and perils of fiction, and a sweeping, romantic adventure in its own right. Get ready to laugh out loud, cry in public, and cheer on the villains as Brennan smashes through tropes with witty, wild glee in this delicious, subversive treat of a book' Leigh Bardugo 'The compulsion Brennan casts over her readers is unholy. Not only could I not put Long Live Evil down, I barely remembered to blink. It was so immersive that when I finished I put my face in my pillow and screamed in actual devastation at being kicked out of the story. Utterly magical' Shelley Parker-Chan 'Sarah Rees Brennan's charms are unmatched. Her books makes you feel as if you're in on the joke and always invited on the most fantastic and romantic adventure' Rainbow Rowell 'Long Live Evil is the huge-hearted and whip-smart epic fantasy of my dreams. I went in laughing and came out crying, and so will you. I'm obsessed' Alix E. Harrow 'Brennan's brilliant Long Live Evil harnesses clever banter, delightful turns of phrase, and epic worldbuilding in the service of exploring the nature of stories and the freedom that comes with embracing being named a villain - and maybe actually becoming one. Most of all, it introduces us to Rae, who uses her quick-thinking, loyalty, and ferocity to sidestep (and do the occasional musical number around) doom' Holly Black 'Utterly brilliant. I can't stop thinking about Long Live Evil, which has rocketed to the top of my list of all time favourite fantasy novels. Pick this up immediately, Brennan will take everything you think you know about fantasy and turn it on its head' C.S. Pacat 'A wild joyride . . . surprisingly poignant but also made me laugh until people looked at me on the train' Everina Maxwell 'Brennan is one of the sharpest fantasy authors writing today, and Long Live Evil layers laugh-out-loud comedy and swoony romance over an emotional core of powerful anger and loss. I loved it' Emily Tesh 'Laugh out loud, heartfelt and searing in the same breath. Simultaneously a send-up and a tribute to the tropes, fandom and power of fantasy, Long Live Evil is a romp that leaves you asking: are we all the villains in someone else's narrative?' Eliza Chan 'A defiant shout of a book, so entertaining and funny that you almost don't notice its devastating, razor-sharp heart until it's smiling sweetly into your face while it withdraws the knife' Freya Marske 'Brennen has gifted us with a romp of a book that honours the epic tropes we all secretly (or not so secretly) love. Long Live Evil is perfect for savvy readers who know that the villain is always the best character' Megan Bannen 'Long Live Evil is truly one of the most inventive fantasy books I've ever read. I can't decide what I liked best: the witty banter, the genuinely laugh-out-loud moments, or the clever wordplay. The good news is that I don't have to pick, and it all worked together seamlessly. If you're looking for a fresh voice in fantasy that twists your favourite tropes into new brand-new favourites, then run, don't walk to your nearest bookstore. Long live evil, indeed' Nisha J. Tuli *A No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller, as reported in the hardback fiction charts on Sunday 25th August 2024.

by Amanda Cassidy

€10.99

You're behind bars, framed for a crime you didn't commit. Midwife Ciara Duffy goes to sleep and wakes in the small hours to find her husband beside her—stabbed through the heart. Soon, she is arrested and charged with his murder. You get one chance to run. Ciara knows she is innocent. She has no one to rely on. Meanwhile, her young daughter is gravely ill. Ciara has to fight—by any means necessary. Do you take it? The day comes when escape might be possible. But Ciara's choices are bleak: hope justice prevails and that she reaches her daughter in time, or become a fugitive on the hunt for a killer. A compulsive thriller that grips and never lets go, from the Irish Times bestseller. Perfect for fans of Andrea Mara, Catherine Ryan Howard, and Lisa Jewell. Praise for Amanda Cassidy "Sublime storytelling" — Andrea Mara "Grips and won't let go" — Catherine Ryan Howard "Will keep you hooked to the twisty last page" — Sam Blake "Propulsive plotting, beautiful prose ... the perfect read" — Lizzy Barber

by Amanda Cassidy

€14.50

'Immersive story, sublime storytelling... top class' Andrea Mara, author of No One Saw a Thing What you see isn't always what you get.Elle Littlewood can barely believe her luck when her producer tells her about the chance to get her hands on a dilapidated chateau in Aix-En-Provence, France for a rock bottom price. It seems too good to be true, but as a home interiors influencer, she knows this would make incredible content.Lately, Elle has noticed the cracks start to show. Her life is the envy of thousands, and her social media posts show a beautiful, accomplished woman. Yet this wasn't always the case. If they knew the truth about her past, they would never look at Elle the same way again.Elle needs this house. She doesn't care that it comes with huge strings attached. And when people get in her way, there's nothing Elle won't do to protect her brand. After all, she's survived by doing things that people could never imagine and knows she would do them again.A dark, voyeuristic and utterly captivating crime thriller that fans of People Like Her and Sun Damage will love from CWA Debut Dagger shortlisted author Amanda Cassidy.Praise for The Perfect Place 'The perfect summer thriller' Matthew Blake, author of Anna O'A dark, twisty tale with a fascinating premise and unforgettable characters that grips and won't let go' Catherine Ryan Howard, author of The Trap'Propulsive plotting, beautiful prose, characters with heart... and the gorgeous backdrop of the south of France. The perfect read to slip into your suitcase this summer' Lizzy Barber, author of Out Of Her Depth'Addictive from the very first page until the very final twist... stays in your head long after the book is over' Joanna Dodd, author of The Summer Dare'Complex and gripping, with Cassidy's signature gift for character and location... The Perfect Place will keep you hooked to the twisty last page' Sam Blake, author of Three Little Birds'Unsettling and sinister... a perfectly paced psychological thriller that kept me guessing' Louisa Scarr, author of Gallows Wood'A captivating story, brilliantly told' Crime Scene'An enthralling read from an exciting writer' Prima'If you are a guilty fan of A Place in the Sun, this is the thriller for you' Daily Mail'Fantastic. I really enjoyed reading it' Reader review'SO good!!!! So intense and just kept me on my toes the whole time, I loved it!' Reader review'Amazing from start to finish. I forgot I was reading a book I just got so lost in the story' Reader review'I enjoyed this book filled with secrets, lies, deceit and murder!' Reader review'A perfect summer thriller. The twists are twisty! The entire book is engaging and fun to read' Reader review

by Niall Williams

€11.99

**Winner of the Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year Award** **Shortlisted for the HWA Gold Crown Award** **The instant Irish Times Top Ten bestseller** A heartbreaking and life-affirming novel about small towns and second chances - from the international bestselling author of Four Letters of Love 'I am utterly obsessed with Niall Williams' Ann Patchett 'A rich and gorgeous book' The Times, The 10 best historical fiction books of 2024 'Irresistible … A powerful pleasure' Karen Joy Fowler 'Deeply compassionate' Guardian 'Slow, rich, immaculate ... One of the most affecting books I've ever read' The Times 'A beautifully written novel about second chances and familial love' Observer 'A story brimming with kindness and courage' Mail on Sunday 'A warm and life-affirming story about ordinary people going to extraordinary lengths' Irish Times 'Line by line, it may be the most beautifully written novel I've read this year' Washington Post _____________________________________ Doctor Jack Troy was born and raised in the little town of Faha, but his responsibilities for the sick and his care for the dying mean he has always been set apart from his community. A visit from the doctor is always a sign of bad things to come. His youngest daughter, Ronnie, has grown up in her father's shadow, and remains there, having missed her chance at real love - and passed up an offer of marriage from an unsuitable man. But in the advent season of 1962, as the town readies itself for Christmas, Ronnie and Doctor Troy's lives are turned upside down when a baby is left in their care. As the winter passes, father and daughter's lives, the understanding of their family, and their role in their community are changed forever. 'My own life feels richer having read it' Mary Beth Keane 'A triumph ... There is so much to admire: the lyrical language, how landscape and destiny intertwine, the complex bonds of community' Ron Rash

by Roisín O'Donnell

€14.99

Nesting – A Powerful and Unforgettable Debut from an Award-Winning Irish Writer On an ordinary spring afternoon in Dublin, Ciara Fay makes a split-second decision that will change her life forever. Grabbing an armful of clothes from the washing line, she straps her two young daughters into the car and drives away. All she knows is that home is no longer safe. What begins as an escape soon turns into a battle for survival. With little money, no job, and her family across the sea, Ciara finds herself trapped in a broken housing system, forced to raise her children in a hotel room. As the seasons shift from summer to winter, she faces an impossible choice—rebuild her life from scratch or return to the husband who refuses to let her go. Tense, beautifully written, and deeply moving, Nesting is a story of resilience, hope, and the lengths a mother will go to protect her children. But can Ciara truly break free—and at what cost? Perfect for fans of powerful contemporary fiction, this extraordinary debut introduces a striking new voice in Irish literature.

by John Banville

€9.49

"The Drowned: A Strafford and Quirke Murder Mystery" "He had seen drowned people. A sight not to be forgotten." Set in 1950s rural Ireland, The Drowned follows a chilling mystery that begins with a lone wanderer stumbling upon an abandoned car in a field. Despite his instincts, he investigates further and soon becomes entangled in a disturbing missing person case: a husband claims his wife may have thrown herself into the sea. Called in from Dublin, Detective Inspector Strafford  takes charge of the investigation and seeks the expertise of his complex ally, the brilliant yet troubled pathologist Quirke. In The Drowned: A Strafford and Quirke Murder Mystery, author John Banville presents a masterfully woven tale of suspense, filled with atmospheric settings, layered characters, and a gripping narrative. This latest addition to the Strafford and Quirke series delves into the dark secrets and intricate relationships that define their partnership, offering readers a compelling blend of crime fiction and psychological depth.

by Gill Perdue

€10.99

'Pacy and intense . . . kept me frantically turning pages till the nail-biting end' Andrea Mara 'Terrific . . . totally gripping and tightly plotted' Jane Casey 'Thrilling . . .an adrenaline-charged page-turning read that leaves readers wanting more' Myles McWeeney, Irish Independent * * * An au pair disappears in the heart of suburbia. When her body shows up, all eyes are on the only witness to her abduction, a two-year-old child. Detective and expert witness interviewer Laura Shaw knows she is needed. But in the aftermath of a case that nearly broke her, Laura questions if she can continue to do police work. Her partner, Detective Niamh Darmody, is on the case, but without Laura to rely on, she's struggling too. When the discovery of a second body blows all their theories out of the water, Laura and Niamh must accept that the killer is poised to strike again. All they know is that he is tantalisingly close, hidden in plain sight. But they won't see him - not until he wants them to . . . * * * 'Enthralling . . . a real page-turner, a modern Irish crime epic that will have you rooting for Laura and Niamh right to the very end' Hot Press 'A highly empathetic writer . . . a well-crafted, character-driven thriller, set in a suburban milieu worthy of Andrea Mara . . . for anyone missing Tana French's Dublin Murder series' Irish Examiner 'A fantastically thrilling police procedural with two feisty, believable female leads.' Jo Spain

by Patricia Gibney

€9.49

Something whistling through the door behind her caused her to turn. A shadow spread across the opening. She clasped a hand to her mouth, stilling the fear that was rising. The menacing shadow was followed by a face that sent a cold shiver down her spine... When the call comes in about Lucy, a seventeen-year-old girl murdered after the secret party she held in her parents' home, Detective Lottie Parker is first on the scene. As Lottie breaks the news to Lucy's heartbroken parents and the devastated partygoers, she discovers that hours before her death Lucy had revealed a terrible secret about her friend Hannah. And when Lottie finds Lucy's bloodstained clothing hidden in Hannah's bedroom, she has no option but to bring her into custody. But Hannah claims to have no memory of the night Lucy died and as Lottie investigates further, she discovers something shocking. Her own son Sean was at the party. Why did he lie to her? Is her beloved child a witness or a suspect... or in the killer's sights? If you love Karin Slaughter, Robert Dugoni and Rachel Caine, you'll be hooked by this heart-stopping thriller from Patricia Gibney. The Guilty Girl will have you gripped until the very last page. 'Amazing! Could not put it down and read until my eyes couldn't cope anymore. 10/10 and would recommend to anyone who loves a good page turner.' Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'One of the best books I have read this year... Dark, intense and definitely not what I was expecting. The Guilty Girl had me sat on the edge of my seat, this book is definitely my type of book. My advice to readers is switch off your phone, order a takeaway and tuck into this fantastic five star read from one of my favourite authors.' Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

by Roddy Doyle

€10.99

'A brilliant, one-of-a-kind writer' DAVID NICHOLLS At sixty-six, Paula Spencer - mother, grandmother, widow, survivor - is finally living her life. A job at the dry cleaners she enjoys, a man - Joe - with whom she shares what she wants, friends who see her for who she is, and four grown children. Despite its ghosts, Paula has started to push her past aside. That is until Paula's eldest, Nicola, turns up on her doorstep. Independent, a loving wife and mother, "a success" - Nicola is suddenly determined to leave it all behind. Over the next few days, as Nicola gradually confides in Paula the secret that unleashed this moment of crisis, they find themselves embracing the bruised but beautiful symmetry of what each means to the other. 'His best yet…full of energy and life' OBSERVER 'Reading [Paula Spencer's] voice for the first time sent a pang of recognition through me, followed by love' ANNE ENRIGHT 'Storytelling genius' i PAPER A GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE YEAR SHORTLISTED FOR THE IRISH BOOK AWARDS NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2024

by A. M. Shine

€11.19

The sequel to THE WATCHERS, now adapted into a major motion picture produced by M. Night Shyamalan from critically acclaimed Irish horror writer A.M. Shine. YOU MAY HAVE ESCAPED... BUT YOU'LL NEVER BE FREE. After her terrifying experience at the hands of the Watchers, Mina has escaped to a cottage on the west coast of Ireland. She obsessively researches her former captors, desperate to find any way to prolong the safety of humankind. When Mina encounters a stranger near her home, she fears the worst - for she knows the figure is not what it seems. Soon, people she has encountered start to disappear. Mina knows the Watchers' power is growing. She flees for her life, but when she reports her fears she finds her sanity questioned. Can she convince people that the Watchers are real, and ready to strike - or will she suffer the fate she has dreaded since she first encountered those malevolent beings? A chilling modern twist on the Gothic horror novel, perfect for fans of Kealan Patrick Burke, T. Kingfisher and classic horror.

by Catherine Prasifka

€10.99

You're nine when you get your first computer. It's not long before you discover porn. You don't know what you're watching, but you do know that you shouldn't tell anybody. Later, older, your first kiss is captured on camera and shared with everyone in your year. Part of the incessant cycle of posting, sharing and liking. Now, you can't remember a time when you didn't feel hollow inside. Now, you know that something has to change. Chilling, potent and intensely intimate, This Is How You Remember It is about a life lived online - and about finding another way when it's all you've ever known.

by Alan Murrin

€10.99

*WINNER OF THE AN POST IRISH BOOK AWARDS: NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR 2024 * *SHORTLISTED FOR THE McKITTERICK PRIZE AND JOHN McGAHERN PRIZE 2025* *A WATERSTONES AND BA INDIE BOOK OF THE MONTH MAY 2025* 'A perfect book club read ... Assured and powerful' SUNDAY TIMES 'I loved this novel ... An addictive read' GILLIAN ANDERSON 'Moves between rage, forgiveness and hope ... A stonkingly good novel' SARAH WINMAN 'A beautiful, accomplished debut' LOUISE KENNEDY It's 1994 in County Donegal, Ireland, and everyone is talking about Colette Crowley: the writer, the bohemian, the woman who left her family to be with a married man in Dublin. Returning to pick up the pieces of her old life, Colette finds that nothing - and everything - has changed. When the man to whom she is still married denies her access to their children, Colette enlists the help of Izzy, a housewife and mother of two, and the women forge a friendship that will send them on a spiralling journey - one towards a path of self-discovery, and the other towards tragedy. A WOMAN & HOME and NB. MAGAZINE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024

by Vicki Notaro

€16.99

'A perfect poolside read' The Gloss 'Honest, insightful and entertaining. Long Story puts female friendship under the spotlight' Louise O'Neill 'Fun and glam and gossipy while also being hilarious and full of heart' Sophie White 'Makes your heart feel full, hits you in the gut with how relatable it is.' Her.ie --- Two best friends, one old flame … It's a long story Tara is a famous movie star, known for her leading roles in beloved rom-coms. When her husband shows up on set one day to tell her he's leaving her for his much younger action movie co-star, her life is turned upside down. Alex is a powerhouse podcast host and writer, covering all things celebrity and pop culture. But she's less of a girlboss when it comes to her love life, which has never quite recovered after an old flame left her heartbroken. As youngsters as the same stage school, they swore off a boy for life, promising to always put their friendship first. But now the two BFF's friendship is tested when rockstar Sean Sweeney's memoir is published, revealing his past relationships with them both, unveiling secrets from the past and plunging their friendship into crisis. Set between Ireland and the US, in the glamorous and high-energy world of celebrities, online influencers and social media, this is a pacy and fun novel about female friendships with a lot of heart. --- 'Glitz, glam, friendship and betrayal, Vicki Notaro's new page-turner is hugely entertaining. Loved it!' Patricia Scanlan 'A deliciously emotional story celebrating the complexity of friendship between women.' Sarah Breen 'A glorious story about female friendship … compulsive reading' Amanda Cassidy 'Fascinating … great dialogue' Oliver Callan, RTÉ Radio One 'There's grit as well as gloss in this entertaining read' Irish Times 'A whip smart tale of the complexities of female friendships' Sunday world 'Vicki's emotional insight in to the complexity of women's relationships makes Long Story feel both modern and nostalgic' TV Now 'She has an affection for woman and an innate instinct for what makes them tick' Irish Examiner 'Funny, warm and glamorous, there is real heart behind the gloss.' Image 'I came for the funny jokes and the glamorous setting but I stayed for the relatable tale of a gorgeous friendship.' Richy Craven 'Great fun!' Liz Nugent 'More glitz, glam, warmth and humour from the fab Vicki Notaro' Sheila O'Flanagan 'A modern-day City Women … great characters and gripping storylines! I can't put it down' Katriona O'Sullivan 'A roller-coaster book... a deliciously page-turning novel with a heart of gold and the sharpest turn of phrase around.' Cathy Kelly 'You won't be able to put it down! I devoured it, and just wish I'd been on a beach somewhere reading it.' Laura Whitmore 'Assured, so well-paced and so good on modern love and female friendship in the era of social media. Did I forget to say wildly entertaining? I couldn't put it down.' Edel Coffey 'Entertaining, engaging and very real' Sinead Moriarty 'Fun, romance, and the perfect dose of escapism. Full of quirky characters, feel-good vibes, and a perfect blend of humor and sentiment' Amanda Cassidy

by Vicki Notaro

€10.99

Portia Daniels’ life is sorted. She has a perfect man (Jason, a hot Irish TV producer) a perfect apartment (in lower Manhattan), a perfect job (writing for TV). Best of all, unlike the rest of her family, she lives in perfect peace and obscurity. because it’s all about the drama for her mother—Kerry-born reality TV queen Dessie—and sisters—Instagram guru Vinnie and TikTok teen sensation Ariel. But then Jason blows up their idyllic life, and Portia flees to LA to take refuge with her family. As she recovers amidst the chaos, Portia must face an awkward truth – unlike her, the other Daniels women aren’t fooling themselves about who they are and what they want. Getting the biggest reality check of her life is the last thing Portia expected, but sometimes truth is stranger than fiction – even in La La Land.

by Emily Hourican

€9.49

Two powerful families. A changing world. When Kathleen 'Kick' Kennedy left England to return to America, Europe was facing war and Billy Cavendish, future Duke of Devonshire and the man she loves, had told her he could never marry her. Now, in 1943, as London stands a shell of its former self, Kick returns hoping to reunite with Billy - but there are many obstacles ahead. Lady Brigid Guinness has swapped high fashion and exclusive dinner parties for long shifts as a nurse helping wounded soldiers, forming a close bond with one in particular. And yet the only person she can really talk to is a man shunned by her inner circle. Meanwhile, wide-eyed Sissy Maddington has arrived from Ireland under the care of the Guinness family. She's eager to explore everything London seems to offer - while she tries to forget where she came from. As the three women navigate a changed city, they each discover a capacity for love they never could have expected. But will they find the strength to stay true to themselves? Inspired by real events, A Kennedy Affair is a powerful story of friendship, forbidden passion - and how in the worst of times we can discover the best of each other.

by Catherine Mangan

€16.99

One summer escape could change your life . . . After a devastating break-up, budding artist Emma escapes to the sun-drenched Italian island of Giglio with her two best friends, determined to not let her own heartbreak get in the way of the ultimate hen weekend. With sprawling sandy beaches, glistening turquoise seas and delicious food, Emma finally feels like she can leave her troubles behind - until her best friend reveals a jaw-dropping secret that shakes Emma to her core. Unable to continue with her girls weekend, Emma goes off on her own and finds solace deep within Giglio's castle walls, where she meets Jack, an Irish artist in Italy for the art festival, and sparks an instant connection. As the pair grow closer over their shared passion for art, Jack instils in Emma the confidence to finally follow her dreams. But Jack has secrets of his own, and under the heat of the Italian sun, will those secrets come to light? Escape to an Italian island with this perfect escapist summer romance, and fall in love with this irresistible holiday read, perfect for fans of Rosanna Ley, Nicky Pellegrino and Rebecca Raisin.

by Edel Coffey

€9.49

From the #1 bestselling author of Breaking Point and winner of Crime Novel of the Year at the An Post Irish Book Awards. Who is the other woman? That's for you to decide. Ann devoted years to her mother's care - and now she's gone, Ann feels lost. Justin is also grieving but his wife is still alive. Deborah is in a coma and she doesn't have long left. Ann quickly moves in with Justin and his little girl, making them the perfect family. But just as Ann settles into her new life, Justin's is turned upside down. Unexpectedly, Deborah has survived. His wife is coming home. Neither knows what to do. But one thing is for certain: Ann has earned the life that Deborah left behind, and she plans to keep it . . . Praise for Breaking Point : 'Raw, compelling, and ground-breaking' Liz Nugent 'A gripping, compulsive pageturner about what we expect from women, especially mothers' Marian Keyes 'Prepare to feel devastated and enraged all at once' Heat 'Thought-provoking' Sun 'A rare treat, an emotional thriller steeped in humanity' John Boyne 'Gripping, unswerving, heart-breaking' Celia Walden, author of Payday 'An incredibly powerful thriller with real emotional depth' TM Logan, author of The Holiday

by Gill Perdue

€10.99

'Pacy and intense . . . kept me frantically turning pages till the nail-biting end' Andrea Mara 'Terrific . . . totally gripping and tightly plotted' Jane Casey 'Thrilling . . .an adrenaline-charged page-turning read that leaves readers wanting more' Myles McWeeney, Irish Independent * * * An au pair disappears in the heart of suburbia. When her body shows up, all eyes are on the only witness to her abduction, a two-year-old child. Detective and expert witness interviewer Laura Shaw knows she is needed. But in the aftermath of a case that nearly broke her, Laura questions if she can continue to do police work. Her partner, Detective Niamh Darmody, is on the case, but without Laura to rely on, she's struggling too. When the discovery of a second body blows all their theories out of the water, Laura and Niamh must accept that the killer is poised to strike again. All they know is that he is tantalisingly close, hidden in plain sight. But they won't see him - not until he wants them to . . . * * * 'Enthralling . . . a real page-turner, a modern Irish crime epic that will have you rooting for Laura and Niamh right to the very end' Hot Press 'A highly empathetic writer . . . a well-crafted, character-driven thriller, set in a suburban milieu worthy of Andrea Mara . . . for anyone missing Tana French's Dublin Murder series' Irish Examiner 'A fantastically thrilling police procedural with two feisty, believable female leads.' Jo Spain

by Gill Perdue

€14.99

The world of beloved influencer, Gemma Fitzgerald seems ready to implode when the body of her brother, Max – who disappeared 18 years earlier – is washed up on a beach. Everyone thought Max had taken his own life the night of his twenty-first birthday party, but Gemma knows the truth – she is responsible for Max’s disappearance. With the police bearing down from one side, and her glamorous lifestyle hanging by a thread, it seems the devastating truth is about to destroy Gemma’s life and take her away from her precious little boy. Gemma has created a dazzling world in trying to forget that fateful night. What if it’s all been a lie?

by Michelle McDonagh

€15.99

'Gripping, smart, suspenseful' Edel Coffey 'I could not put the book down' Amy Jordan In a village of secrets, is anyone truly innocent? A gripping, twist-filled story of secrets, deception and suspicion from the bestselling author of Somebody Knows and There's Something I Have to Tell You. On an icy morning in January, a body is discovered at the bottom of the Wishing Steps at Blarney Castle, seemingly the tragic death by falling of a young tourist. Jessie DeMarco had travelled to the Cork village in search of the father she'd never known. When her bereft mother Dani arrives from America to identify her daughter's body, she brings with her a story of Jessie's father's past - now a pillar of the community - that will soon lead to shocking accusations and fervent denials. Convinced that her daughter's death was not accidental, Dani sets about uncovering evidence, as the local community begins to take sides. But who to believe - the local man they have known all their lives, or a devastated mother with nothing to lose? What people are saying about Michelle's novels: 'An engrossing mystery' Catherine Kirwan 'A compelling domestic noir' Gill Perdue 'Gripping' Jeanine Cummins 'An absolute triumph' Andrea Mara

by Lucy O'Callaghan

€16.99

Jenny loses her nineteen-year-old daughter, Clara, at Colbert train station in Limerick. She is holding Clara’s young baby in her arms, a baby she didn’t know existed twenty-four hours earlier. As they move  along the platform, Clara simply vanishes.  Clara’s brother, Nyah, calls up an old college friend, Lana Bowe, who works as a private investigator, to help him find his sister. Together they trace Clara’s movements to London – but they are always one step behind,  encountering more and more baffling developments along the way. Where is Clara, what is she involved in and who is she running from? As the pressure to find Clara increases and tension builds, Lana and Nyah are desperate, and running out of time. The trail eventually leads them back to Ireland where they uncover a web of deceit and malice. What is the deadly secret that someone wants to keep hidden? Will they find Clara before it’s too late? Will digging up the past destroy her future? The truth is cloaked in shadows, buried beneath layers of falsehoods and dishonesty. Praise for NEVER LOOK BACK "A striking new Irish voice in the thriller genre. A taut,  mysterious and emotional story.”  EDEL COFFEY "A multi-layered, fast-paced tale of dark secrets and family intrigue  that grabs you right from the opening hook.”  Siobhan MacDonald "I enjoyed meeting PI Lana Bowen again after her first outing in  the excellent  The World's End , and this book doesn’t disappoint  – it had me engrossed.”  PATRICIA GIBNEY

by Ross O'Carroll-Kelly

€10.99

The final instalment in the Ross O'Carroll-Kelly series * * * It looked like it was Game Over for the Rossmeister General. I was staring down the barrel of the big four-oh! And what did I have to show for it? I was an out-of-work rugby coach who was soon to be divorced. My old dear was sliding away in a nursing home in a certain suburb of West Dublin. And my old man had brought the country to the verge of, like, nuclear annihilation. And if that wasn't bad enough, my teenage daughter was in love again. My sister-in-law was about to give birth to a baby that was possibly mine. And Castlerock College was about to go - I can't even say the word - co-ed. People kept saying that we were facing Ormageddon. But I was like, 'Hey, it's not the end of the world.' Because Father Fehily used to say, 'Sometimes good things come to an end so that better things can come to a beginning. * * * 'Ross is a national institution' Irish Times 'One of the funniest writers in the land' Irish Independent 'I hope this series runs for decades' Belfast Telegraph 'An extraordinary run of sustained comedic excellence . . . brilliant' Irish Times

by Oisín McKenna

€9.49

'I COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN' SHON FAYE 'A MASTERPIECE. THIS SEARING TALE OF LOVE, SEX AND CLASS WILL RESONATE FOR GENERATIONS TO COME' OWEN JONES 'I WAS DEEPLY MOVED BY ITS BEAUTY AND HUMANITY' COCO MELLORS 'Electric and intimate' Guardian 'Impossibly, ineffably beautiful' Russell T Davies 'Intoxicating' Irish Times Set across two scorching hot days in the feverish capital, Evenings and Weekends is a vivid portrait of a city and its inhabitants that announces the arrival of a vital new literary talent. This city stops for no-one. Not the half-naked boozers, stoners, and cruisers, the hen parties glugging from bejewelled bottles, the drag queens puffing on hurried fags. It's June 2019 in London and everyone has converged on the parks, beer gardens and street corners to revel in the collective joys of being alive. Everyone but Maggie. She's 30, pregnant and broke. Faced with moving back to the town she fought to escape, she's wondering if having a baby with boyfriend Ed will be the last spontaneous act of her life. Ed, meanwhile, is trying to run from his past with Maggie's best friend Phil and harbouring secret dreams of his own. Phil hates his office job and is living for the weekend, while falling for his housemate, Keith. But there's a problem: Keith has a boyfriend and there might not be room for three people in the relationship. Then there's Rosaleen, Phil's mother, who's tired of feeling like a side character in her own life. She's just been diagnosed with cancer and is travelling to London to tell Phil, if she can ever get hold of him. As Saturday night approaches, all their lives are set to change forever. It's the hottest summer on record and the weekend is about to begin. A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR ACCORDING TO DAZED, METRO, GQ, NOVARA MEDIA What readers are saying. 'I've had a week long book hangover. Read it!'  'A book I will carry with me in my heart'  'The best book I've read in recent years' 'My life got just a bit richer from having read this book'  'I absolutely loved it, every word' 

by Ferdia Lennon

€9.49

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE WATERSTONES DEBUT FICTION PRIZE 2024 WINNER OF THE BOLLINGER EVERYMAN WODEHOUSE PRIZE FOR COMIC FICTION 2024 SHORTLISTED FOR THE NERO AWARD FOR DEBUT FICTION 2024 A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK AT BEDTIME A BBC2 BETWEEN THE COVERS PICK PICKED AS A BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE GUARDIAN, THE INDEPENDENT, THE IRISH TIMES, THE FINANCIAL TIMES AND THE TLS 'One of the most original and brilliant debuts in years' Irish Times 'Bold and totally unexpected ... I was hooked from the first page' Douglas Stuart, author of Shuggie Bain 'Brilliant ... Hilarious, moving, and profound' R. F. Kuang, author of Yellowface *** Ancient Sicily. Enter GELON: visionary, dreamer, theatre lover. Enter LAMPO: lovesick, jobless, in need of a distraction. Imprisoned in the quarries of Syracuse, thousands of defeated Athenians hang on by the thinnest of threads. They're fading in the baking heat, but not everything is lost: they can still recite lines from Greek tragedy when tempted by Lampo and Gelon with goatskins of wine and scraps of food. And so an idea is born. Because, after all, you can hate the invaders but still love their poetry. It's audacious. It might even be dangerous. But like all the best things in life - love, friendship, art itself - it will reveal the very worst, and the very best, of what humans are capable of. What could possibly go wrong? *** 'Fierce, funny, fast-paced . Brings the ancient world roaring to life' Joanna Quinn, author of The Whalebone Theatre 'Love, war, poetry, reckless ambition, terrible failure, and glorious triumph . A delicious treat of a read. I loved it' Jon McGregor, author of Lean Fall Stand

by Claire Gleeson

€15.99

A 2025 BOOK TO WATCH IN THE IRISH TIMES, SUNDAY INDEPENDENT, AND RTÉ GUIDE 'A searingly beautiful novel' Jennie Godfrey, author of The List of Suspicious Things 'Outstanding, and has lingered in my head for a very long time' Prima How do you survive the unsurvivable? Rachel lives with her husband Tom and their two children: it's the comfortable family life she always thought she'd have. All of that changes in an instant - when Tom runs the family car off the road, seeking to end his own life, and take his wife and children with him. Rachel is left to pore over the wreckage to try and understand what happened - to find a way to go on living afterwards. What emerges is a snapshot of what it's like to live alongside someone who is suffering, how you keep yourself afloat when the person you love is drowning, and how you survive irreparable loss. Impossible to turn away from, Show Me Where It Hurts is utterly compelling and heartbreaking. It is a story of recovery and unexpected hope.

by Elaine Feeney

€15.99

**THE INSTANT IRISH TIMES BESTSELLER** SHORTLISTED FOR THE IRISH BOOK AWARDS NOVEL OF THE YEAR** **ONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED NOVELS OF 2025 AS SELECTED BY THE OBSERVER, THE IRISH TIMES, JOURNAL.IE, RTE GUIDE AND SUNDAY TIMES IRELAND** The deeply moving story of the O'Connor family, its troubled past in the West of Ireland, and a love story of second chances from the Booker-longlisted author of How to Build a Boat 'A superb, multi-generational story told in stunning, poetic prose. Elaine Feeney is one of Irish literature's most gifted and persuasive storytellers.' SINÉAD GLEESON 'I believe [this] is the best book of 2025' Oliver Callan, RTE RADIO 'Hugely powerful' DAILY MAIL 'Superb' IRISH TIMES 'An uncanny understanding of the workings of the human heart. I loved this book' LOUISE KENNEDY 'Full of humanity, a story for our times' MARY COSTELLO Claire O'Connor's life has been on hold since she broke up with Tom Morton and moved from London back home to the rugged West of Ireland to care for her dying father. But glimpses of her old life are sure to follow when Tom unexpectedly moves nearby. As Claire is thrown into a love she thought she'd left behind, she questions if Tom has come for her or for himself. Living in her childhood home brings its own challenges. While Claire tries to maintain a normal life - getting lost online, going to work and minding her own business - Tom's return stirs up haunting memories trapped within the walls of the old family house. Let Me Go Mad in My Own Way is a story of love and resilience, rich with history and drama, and the legacies of violence and redemption. As the secrets of the past are revealed, Claire must confront whether she can escape her history to make a future for herself. 'Sizzling, electric... charged with humour and anger... I loved it' JENNY MUSTARD 'The pull of home feels as irresistible as it is destabilising, forcing a confrontation with unspeakable truths' OBSERVER 'Clear-eyed and deep-hearted... packs an intellectual and emotional punch' CLAIRE-LOUISE BENNETT 'This book touched my soul' KATRIONA O'SULLIVAN 'Feeney will break your heart with her characters but she will also lovingly put it back together again' EDEL COFFEY

by Caroline Madden

€13.99

Eliza's playwright husband Richard Sheridan has accepted the career opportunity of a lifetime: running a prestigious theatre in Dublin. Eliza plays the role of the supportive wife - uprooting their daughter Mara, relocating from England to Dublin, running the household and managing Richard's paperwork - but inside, she's burning with resentment. Eliza was once a globe-trotting classical pianist; now, her time is consumed by the dramas of the judgmental 'momfluencers' at the café across from Mara's school, where she spends hours anxiously watching her lonely daughter during playtimes. When she's sent a suggestive photo of Richard with another woman, it's the last straw. She turns to mysterious marriage therapist Ellen Early for help. But Eliza has no idea just how far Ms. Early is willing to go to get results ... The Marriage Vendetta offers the quirky relatable tone of How to Kill Your Family crossed with wry wit of Sorrow and Bliss. There's a touch of BBC's Motherland in the portrayal of parental schoolyard politics - and the dark comedy of Bad Sisters.

by Garrett Carr

€14.99

'Compulsive reading. Compassionate, lyrical and full of devilment' Louise Kennedy, author of Trespasses 1973. In a close-knit community on Ireland's west coast, a baby is found abandoned on the beach. Named Brendan Bonnar by Ambrose, the fisherman who adopts him, Brendan will become a source of fascination and hope for a town caught in the storm of a rapidly changing world. Ambrose, a man more comfortable at sea than on land, brings Brendan into his home out of love. But it's a decision that will fracture his family and force him to try to understand himself and those he cares for. Bookended by the arrival and departure of a single mesmerizing boy, Garrett Carr's The Boy From the Sea is an exploration of the ties that make us and bind us, as a family and community move irresistibly towards the future.

by Lucy Foley

€9.49

For starters, everyone here is lying. From the No.1 bestseller comes a delicious new murder mystery thriller—perfect for fans of The White Lotus . In the shadow of an ancient wood, guests gather for the grand opening weekend of The Manor hotel—and a decadent summer feast. But as the candles are lit and the wine flows, old grudges resurface, secrets simmer, and tensions ignite. This isn’t a celebration. It’s a deadly reunion . And it’s time someone got their just deserts. EVERYONE WANTS A PLACE AT THE TABLE FOR THE THRILLER OF THE YEAR: “Her best work so far.”   “Delicious and darkly glamorous.” —Lisa Jewell “A book that is begging to be binge-read.”   “This is crime writing at its finest.” —Janice Hallett “Dark, twisty, eerie.”   “This is the kind of party you’ll be scared to miss!”   “Lucy Foley is queen of the locked-room mystery.” — The Guardian “A spectacular read!”   “Laced with a gothic edge and a sultry, slow-burn plot.”   “Fiendish, sharp, wicked.”  

by Ruth O'Leary

€9.49

The Weekend Break

by Lucy O'Callaghan

€15.99

From the author of THE LIES BENEATH When a woman’s desire to help those who need it most sparks a dangerous obsession in one man, will she be able to see what’s right in front of her? She needs to help. He needs her help. It’s that simple … or is it? Since losing her brother to suicide five years ago, Rachel has thrown herself into her job, supporting men in getting back to work and rebuilding their self-esteem. Men like Peter, an ordinary man, seemingly down on his luck, but hiding a dependency on painkillers and alcohol. Peter mistakes Rachel’s kindness for something more and believes they are destined to be together – even if she needs a little help along the way to realise it. While Rachel is consumed with helping others, she is blind not only to Peter’s growing infatuation but also to family secrets emerging from the past. Will Rachel recognise Peter’s obsession before it is too late?

by Kevin Barry

€9.49

THE SUNDAY TIMES HISTORICAL NOVEL OF THE YEAR THE INSTANT IRISH TIMES BESTSELLER PICKED AS A BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE GUARDIAN , NEW STATESMAN , OBSERVER , IRISH TIMES , INDEPENDENT , IRISH INDEPENDENT , IRISH EXAMINER , TLS , SCOTSMAN , THE TIMES AND ECONOMIST AN i-PAPER AND SUNDAY TIMES BOOK TO READ THIS SUMMER 'An absolute belter of a book' ANNE ENRIGHT He was ready to die for love. He just needed to find the right girl. October, 1891. Tom Rourke is a poet struggling to make a life amongst the Irish migrant workers in Butte, Montana. He is a doper and a drinker and a fearsome degenerate. His life is heading nowhere fast. That is until he meets Polly Gillespie, the new bride of a devout mine captain, and a thunderbolt love affair takes spark. Tom and Polly strike out west on a stolen horse. But a posse of deranged Cornish gunsmen are in hot pursuit of the lovers, and closing in fast . . .

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 Patricia Gibney

€15.99

The Guilty Girl – A Thrilling and Unforgettable Crime Mystery A chilling murder. A devastating secret. A detective facing her most personal case yet... When seventeen-year-old Lucy is found murdered after hosting a secret party at her parents’ home, Detective Lottie Parker is first on the scene. As she delivers the heartbreaking news to Lucy’s family and the shocked partygoers, a disturbing truth emerges—just hours before her death, Lucy had revealed a terrible secret about her friend Hannah. Then, in a shocking twist, Lottie discovers Lucy’s bloodstained clothing hidden in Hannah’s bedroom. With no choice but to take her into custody, Lottie is faced with a troubling dilemma—Hannah insists she remembers nothing from that night. And as Lottie digs deeper, a discovery shakes her to the core: her own son, Sean, was at the party. Why did he lie? Is he a witness, a suspect, or worse—could he be the next target? With twists you won’t see coming and a mystery that keeps you guessing until the very last page, The Guilty Girl is an utterly gripping crime thriller from Patricia Gibney. Perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter, Robert Dugoni, and Rachel Caine

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 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 Andrea Mara

€9.49

DISCOVER THE NEW UNPUTDOWNABLE PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER FROM THE NO.1 BESTSELLER 'An absolute page turner!' Shari Lapena 'A twisty thriller full of clever misdirection' Claire Douglas A fresh start. A safe neighbourhood. Or is it? You've moved back to your hometown, into a luxury gated community that's designed to keep intruders out. You think your family is safe, but you couldn't be more wrong. Your nine-year-old son says there's a man living in the attic. You keep hearing noises up there when you're all alone, but when you check, the loft space is empty. And then your daughter shows you something on her phone - a video of a man walking around inside your house while no one is home - and you start to panic. Why would a stranger target you? Unless they're not a stranger at all. Don't miss Andrea Mara's unputdownable new novel, Such a Nice Girl - available to pre-order now! Everyone is talking about Someone in the Attic: 'I enjoyed every page' Elly Griffiths 'Heart-thumpingly tense' Sun 'Someone in the Attic twists, thrills and chills. I loved it' Chris Whitaker 'This book is SO GOOD' Louise O'Neill 'The Queen of Cliffhangers' John Marrs 'I couldn't put it down' Fiona Cummins 'Addictive' Good Housekeeping 'Full of twists and surprises' Jane Casey 'This is her best book yet!' * * * * * Reader review 'The most gripping and thrilling book I've read in a long time.' * * * * * Reader review 'My favourite of Andrea's so far!' * * * * * Reader review 'WOW! What a book!. * * * * * Reader review 'What a read!!!' * * * * * Reader review 'Bloody hell!' * * * * * Reader review 'Just amazing! * * * * * Reader review

by Anna Carey

€16.99

'So hopeful and romantic it lifted me for days' Marian Keyes 'Heartwarming, moving and nostalgic' Louise O'Neill 'Funny and tender - a gorgeous second chance romance' Sarra Manning IT'S TIME TO FINISH WHAT THEY STARTED . . . Laura used to have big dreams, but she gave them up - because that's what grown-ups do. Trying to turn her love of music into a career would have been absolutely ridiculous. But when she hears one of Tadhg's songs on the radio, she isn't so sure. Tadhg and Laura used to be in a band together. They used to be a lot of things. Now he's a superstar, touring the world with his songs, reminding Laura of what might have been. Then she gets an email that could change everything: Tadhg wants to finish a song they started writing together sixteen years ago. Making music again would literally be a dream come true, even if it's with a person she swore she'd never speak to again. And they can keep things professional, right? As Tadhg and Laura start working together though, sparks begin to fly. Maybe music isn't the only thing that deserves a second chance . . . 'Tender-hearted and full of yearning . . . Laura and Tadhg stay with you long after the final beautiful notes of their story' Sophie White What readers are saying about Our Song: 'An uplifting second chance love story that captures the magic of finding your musical soulmate, creating music and your way back to your person. All killer, no filler.' 5-star reader review 'I loved, loved, loved this: it's everything a good romance novel should be ... A magic little book; warm, funny and sexy, and perfect if you want a summery read to put a big smile on your face.' 5-star reader review 'How do I love this book? Let me count the ways ... [It] made me so happy. I looked forward to getting to pick it back up, and I was sad when I had to put it down.' 5-star reader review

by Marian Keyes

€9.49

THE HILARIOUS AND HEARTWARMING NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Classic Keyes: very funny' The Times 'Made me punch the air' Independent 'Funny, heart-breaking and wise' Daily Mail --- After 20 years, high-flying PR Anna Walsh no longer loves New York. Returning to Ireland will be a fresh start, she tells her family. They say: are you having a mid-life crisis? Because back home, Anna can't escape her past - the best friend she walked out on, the old flame she tried to put out. Everywhere she turns, her mistakes are waiting. But might they just save her? --- 'Keyes is a powerhouse. Not just a fizzy romantic comedy, but also a piece of social commentary' Sunday Times 'A stellar storyteller. A beguiling blend of hijinks, heartbreak and happiness' Mail on Sunday 'Fabulous' The Times 'Wonderful' Daily Mail 'Sharp and funny' Guardian 'A literary titan' Independent Readers are loving My Favourite Mistake 'I was absolutely overjoyed to be able to read and review this book and I left abandoned housework, children and much more behind as I indulged myself with this book. I literally did not want to put it down at all' ***** Reader Review 'OMG it's good to have these lovely characters back!' ***** Reader Review 'The most magical of storytellers has done it again, the world would be a far sadder place without Marian Keyes' ***** Reader Review 'it was engaging, funny, sad and everything in between with that wonderful familiarity certain book characters just have - brilliant' ***** Reader Review Marian Keyes, Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, April 2024 (UK) Marian Keyes, Number 1 bestseller, Republic of Ireland and Number 1 bestseller, South Africa [Nielsen Bookscan, April 2024]

by Cathy Kelly

€9.49

Two sisters. One secret. A journey to learn who they really are.The instant Irish number one bestseller! 'I really, really loved it. I think it's her best book so far, written with maturity and great compassion. The characters are very relatable, Lou was my favourite . I enjoyed this book so much' MARIAN KEYES 'A burst of Sicilian sunshine . Cathy writes from the heart with great warmth and sincerity' ERICA JAMES Lou never puts herself first. She always looks out for other people. Even at her own birthday party, all she does is worry whether everybody else is having a good time. Then a terrible secret upends the celebrations. And she decides to do the one thing that nobody ever expects: something for herself. But she's going to need her sister. Life has pulled Lou and Toni apart- yet now they set off on a journey, one that will whisk them from the windswept Irish coast to sun-baked Sicily. Where will their journey end? READERS HAVE FALLEN IN LOVE WITH SISTERHOOD: 'I love Cathy Kelly's books and this is no exception. She seems tohave the knack of taking an ordinary family with ordinary problems and making it so very interesting'  'I have always enjoyed Cathy Kelly's books, and think this is one of her best'  'This is a poignant and engaging feel-good story, which had me hoping for bouts of insomnia for a little extra middle of the night reading.' 'Girl power at its best! A story of self-discovery for two sisters who both have devastating things to deal with.' 'Cathy's novels never fail to completely engross you in the story - first class.'  'The book was AMAZING. I loved seeing the sisters support each other and I delighted in Lou getting bolder and stronger and telling people what for.' 

by Sheila O'Flanagan

€9.49

THE NO. 1 BESTSELLER 'A glitzy, glamorous rollercoaster of a romance - hugely entertaining and so satisfying . . . Sheila O'Flanagan at her sparkling best' Veronica Henry The irresistible, utterly satisfying new contemporary novel from No. 1 bestselling Sheila O'Flanagan Izzy is in the Caribbean on the honeymoon-that-isn't after her fiancé broke her heart. She's not looking for someone new. But when she meets Charles Miller, a successful writer holidaying alone, the electricity is undeniable. And what does she have to lose? In Ireland, Charles's ex-wife and agent Ariel flits from party to party, glamorous and poised. She's in constant contact with Charles. They're very close. Ariel wonders if they should get back together. She's an independent woman, but she liked being part of a power couple. And she's sure she only has to say, and they'll pick up where they left off. No matter how in control of life you think you are, it can shock and surprise you. As Izzy, Ariel and Charles are about to find out . . . Sheila O'Flanagan's new novel tells a compelling and thought-provoking story about two strong women, one complicated man, and the secrets and dreams that draw them together - with explosive consequences . . . 'What a fascinating book, set in the world of publishing. I loved it!' Sue Moorcroft

by Michelle McDonagh

€9.49

'An absolute triumph' Andrea Mara 'Hard to put down' Liz Nugent But is the truth worth paying any price? As her mother lies dying, journalist Cara Joyce happens upon a shocking piece of information about her origins. It connects her to the powerful Casey family and the tragic death of a young woman thirty years ago, whose body was found in a Connemara bog. To this day, her disappearance and murder remain unsolved. As she mourns her mother's death, Cara's quest intensifies to uncover what happened to Lucia Casey, putting her at odds with those around her. Who is behind Lucia's death and what are they hiding? Why did her adoptive mother conceal Cara's origins from her? And what will Cara risk in the present to solve the mysteries of the past? PRAISE FOR MICHELLE MCDONAGH 'A gripping whodunnit' JEANINE CUMMINS 'A compelling page-turner' SHEILA O'FLANAGAN 'Cleverly plotted and unpredictable' RACHAEL ENGLISH

by Niamh Mulvey

€10.99

Tender and profoundly moving, The Amendments is at once the novel of a nation over four decades, a queer love story, and an intricate family drama that will break your heart. 'An extraordinary achievement. The Amendments is about a lot of things - love, family, girlhood, growing up, sex, legacy, compassion - all blended into a moving plot' - Jessie Burton Nell and her partner Adrienne are about to have a baby. For Adrienne, parenthood is the start of a new life. For Nell, it's the reason the two of them are sitting in a therapist's office. Because she can't go into this without facing the painful truth: that she has been a mother before. For Dolores, Nell's mother, the news also brings a reckoning: with the way her daughter's life unfolded fifteen years ago, with its inextricable ties to her own past, and with the tragedy that neither of them have spoken about since . . . 'Engrossing and moving' - Emma Donoghue 'It cuts to the heart of what it means to be human' - Elizabeth Macneal 'As significant as it is enjoyable' - Emma Stonex 'Wonderfully compelling' - Joseph O'Connor The Amendments is the debut novel from Niamh Mulvey, author of Hearts and Bones , and was selected by the Irish Independent , the Irish Times , the Irish Journal and VIP as one of the most anticipated novels of the year.

by Sinéad Moriarty

€9.49

'There is no living author who writes about the intricacies of family life quite like Sinéad' Claudia Carroll 'A great read, I highly recommend it' Claire Byrne 'Fans of Sinéad know they can expect honesty, humour and great story-telling' Hello 'Moriarty captures the intricacies of contemporary family life with flawed, relatable characters in a heartfelt and humorous tale. ' Christina Hession, Sunday Independent 'Moriarty has perfected the fine dance between light and shade, turning some of the most substantial and challenging of life's realities into compelling, companionable reads' Irish Independent  After losing their beloved mother, the Devlin sisters need each other more than ever. Single parent Louise is trying to help her fragile young daughter to navigate life. So, when the nine-year-old insists on finding out who her father is, Louise organizes a sisters' outing to track down her Italian one-night stand. Meanwhile, due to her teenage sons' sporting success, mother-of-four Julie is anointed Cook-Bottlewasher-and-Cheerleader-in-Chief for the rugby parents' WhatsApp group. Worst. Job. Ever Finally, glamorous Sophie is determined that her daughter Jess won't be boy-crazy and image-obsessed like she was. But when things go horribly wrong at a teen party, Sophie and her sisters are forced to take drastic measures to protect Jess's future. Squeezed from every side, Louise, Julie and Sophie want to be good sisters - but sometimes that's easier said than done . . .

by Clara Dillon

€9.49

Longlisted for the CWA Twisted Dagger Award 2025 'Grips you with a stranglehold from the get-go' Edel Coffey 'Riveting … gripping' The Irish Independent 'An incredibly gripping and entertaining page-turner' The Irish Times ----- 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? ----- 'Engrossing psychological drama ... a real page-turner, with lots of suspense' Irish Examiner 'A finely plotted book, one to be read in a single sitting. There are some jaw-dropping twists, yet it feels plausible' Sue Leonard, Irish Examiner 'You cannot put it down . . . an absolute page-turner' Claire Byrne, Today with Claire Byrne, RTÉ Radio

by Faith Hogan

€9.49

***Pre-order your copy of Faith Hogan's gripping and poignant new novel, The Sisters of Hope Square, now!*** SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 AN POST IRISH BOOK AWARD FOR BEST POPULAR FICTION NOVEL OF THE YEAR 'A captivating read, written with warmth and elegance, The Bookshop Ladies is the perfect escape!' Evie Woods, author of The Lost Bookshop *** From bestselling Irish writer, Faith Hogan, comes another gripping saga of friendship, betrayal and secrets in this story of a widow in search of answers to a shocking confession by her dying husband. Joy Blackwood has no idea why her French art dealer husband has left a valuable painting to a woman called Robyn Tessier in Ballycove, a small town on the west coast of Ireland, but she is determined to find out. She arrives in Ballycove to find that Robyn runs a rather chaotic and unprofitable bookshop. She is shy, suffering from unrequited love for dashing Kian, and badly in need of advice on how to make the bookshop successful. As Joy becomes entangled in the daily dramas of Ballycove, uncovering the secrets behind her husband's painting grows increasingly challenging. When she finally musters the courage to confront the truth, her revelation sends shockwaves through the tight-knit community she's grown to love. *** PRAISE FOR FAITH HOGAN: 'Utterly enchanting! I would wholeheartedly welcome a week or two being looked after by Esme in beautiful Ballycove' Heidi Swain 'Once again Faith pulls you into her world instantly and never lets you go, with such an incredibly real cast of characters who you feel actually exist. A Life affirming and unputdownable read' Trisha Ashley 'I LOVED it. There is a glow that comes from all of Faith's books that warms every part of me' Cathy Kelly 'A beautiful and intriguing story celebrating self-discovery, friendship and family bonds' Phaedra Patrick, bestselling author of The Library of Lost and Found 'What a delight this book is. A gorgeous cast of characters, the perfect seaside setting and Faith Hogan's wonderful talent for dialogue all come together to make this a lovely feel-good story with an ending that will cheer your heart' Imogen Clark, bestselling author of Impossible to Forget

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 Emma Donoghue

€14.99

'Clever, ambitious . . . a smartly structured novel that ratchets up the pace until it's hurtling along as fast as the train itself' - Alice Winn, author of In Memoriam 'Captivating . . . an edge-of-your-seat historical thriller that I couldn't put down' - Shelby Van Pelt, author of Remarkably Bright Creatures It is 1895, and turn-of-the-century Paris is as chaotic as it is glamorous. Industry and invention have created ever greater wealth and terrible poverty. One autumn morning, an anarchist boards the Granville to Paris express train, determined to make her mark on history. Aboard the train are others from across the globe: the railway crew who have built a life together away from their wives, a little boy travelling alone for the first time, an artist far from home, a wealthy statesman and his invalid wife, and a young woman with a secret hidden under her dress. All their fates are bound together as the train speeds towards the City of Light . . . Inspired by a famous rail disaster, The Paris Express is a thrilling ride and a literary masterpiece that evokes an era not so different from our own. 'Donoghue's talents are at such glorious heights in this novel' - Heather O'Neill, author of The Capital of Dreams

by Róisín Lanigan

€16.99

Renting is a nightmare... Áine should be feeling happy with her life. She's just moved in with Elliot. Their new flat is in an affluent neighbourhood, surrounded by bakeries, yoga studios and organic vegetable shops. They even have a garden. And yet, from the moment they move in, Áine can't shake the sense that there's something not quite right about the place... It's not just the humourless estate agent and nameless landlord: it's the chill that seeps through the draughty windows; the damp spreading from the cellar door; the way the organic fruit and veg never lasts as long as it should. And most of all, it's the upstairs neighbours, whose very presence makes peaceful coexistence very difficult indeed. The longer Áine spends inside the flat - pretending to work from home; dissecting messages from the friends whose lives seem to have moved on without her - the less it feels like home. And as Áine fixates on the cracks in the ceiling, it becomes harder to ignore the cracks in her relationship with Elliott... Brilliantly observed and darkly funny, I Want to Go Home But I'm Already There is a ghost story set in the rental crisis. A wonderfully clear-eyed portrait of loneliness, loss and belonging, it examines what it means to feel at home. 'Absorbing and eerie ... Full of wry observations about the status markers of modern life ... A hugely enjoyable portrait of the horrors of renting' Sunday Times 'A brilliant satire of London's horrific housing market ... It got under my skin in a way that made me shiver' Guardian 'A document of hellish times and a map of our relationships with others, ourselves, and our demons - metaphorical and literal' New Statesman 'One of the best things I've read on the psychological horrors of private renting, and what damp, overpriced flats can do to our emotional lives. Hilarious, horrifying, truly original. I loved it' Oisìn McKenna, author of Evenings and Weekends 'Róisìn Lanigan has been threatening to be the next great Irish writer for ages, so I'm glad she's finally sat down and done it' Joel Golby

by Wendy Erskine

€15.99

'The style of Woolf but the heart of Dickens . . . impressive' Sunday Times 'A blistering debut . . . vital reading' Spectator 'A powerful, moving, compelling, utterly enthralling debut' Jon McGregor, author of Reservoir 13 'So fresh, so sharp, so wry, so alive' Lucy Caldwell, author of These Days 'I miss it already . . . What a beautiful, hilarious blast of brilliance' Donal Ryan, author of Heart, Be at Peace 'A cast of characters so vividly drawn it feels like you've known them all your life' Colin Walsh, author of Kala 'There's not a sentence I don't believe, or a character I don't feel something for . . . what a joy it is to read' Michael Magee, author of Close to Home From the prize-winning author of Dance Move and Sweet Home, this is an astounding novel about intimate histories, class and money - and what being a parent means. Meet Frankie, Miriam and Bronagh: three very different women from Belfast, but all mothers to eighteen-year-old boys. Gorgeous Frankie, now married to a wealthy, older man, grew up in care. Miriam has recently lost her beloved husband Kahlil in ambiguous circumstances. Bronagh, the CEO of a children's services charity, loves celebrity and prestige. When their sons are accused of sexually assaulting a friend, Misty Johnston, they'll come together to protect their children, leveraging all the powers they possess. But on her side, Misty has the formidable matriarch, Nan D, and her father, taxi-driver Boogie: an alliance not so easily dismissed. Brutal, tender and rigorously intelligent, The Benefactors is a daring, multi-voice presentation of modern-day Northern Ireland. It is also very funny.

by Andrea Carter

€15.99

'A brilliant, creepy, wonderfully written mystery that will keep you turning the pages until you have to get up and put all the lights on because you're scared out of your wits' STEVE CAVANAGH 'An atmospheric, creepy, tense thriller - intriguing, haunting, and kept me guessing right till the end. I loved it' ANDREA MARA 'Scary and thrilling in equal nature, I was obsessed with finishing this book. A must read' JO SPAIN ------------ Since losing her parents in a car crash as a teen, Allie has struggled to cope. Meeting Rory finally made things easier. She's come to rely on him for almost everything, so when he disappears while filming a documentary in the West of Ireland, she fears she'll come undone. Again. Tap... When a couple arrive at the Dublin apartment she and Rory share, claiming to be the new tenants, Allie is distraught. Why did Rory let out their home without telling her? And - where is he? Tap-tap... She seeks refuge at the run-down and reputedly haunted Raven Cottage in the Slieve Bloom mountains, where she and Rory were planning to move one day. Allie slowly starts to build a life for herself - and begins to believe that she might manage to make it alone. Tap-tap-tap... But then Rory's car is found submerged at the end of a pier, nowhere near where he was supposed to be - and the body in the driver's seat isn't his. Alison starts to revisit her memories of their time together, and begins to question if she can trust them... A gripping, haunting thriller that will give you chills - perfect for fans of Tana French, Erin Kelly and Jane Casey. ------------ 'A rural community full of secrets, a satisfyingly baffling mystery and a plot that races along to a perfect conclusion' JANE CASEY 'Hauntingly atmospheric . . . will keep you up all night!' SAM BLAKE 'Devoured this in two sittings. A hugely atmospheric mystery with a creeping sense of dread' BRIAN MCGILLOWAY 'Had me gripped from the start' AMANDA JENNINGS

by Roisin Maguire

€10.99

SHORTLISTED FOR THE KATE O'BRIEN AWARD 'Heaven' Katherine May, bestselling author of Wintering 'A glowing, generous novel' Irish Times 'A warm, unsentimental and beautifully observed book for our times' Lucy Caldwell, author of These Days 'Grace is a fabulous character ... there's a touch of Olive Kitteridge in her' Good Housekeeping Grace lives alone in a coastal village in Northern Ireland, filling her days with wild swimming, fishing, quilting and baiting the tourists who blow in from the city. One of the visitors is Evan, on an enforced holiday from his family in Belfast as he grieves the death of his infant daughter. But before a week is out, he is trapped there by lockdown. When Grace grudgingly saves Evan from drowning, and his reserved young son arrives unexpectedly, all three are startled into a reckoning with their past and a reconnection with the outside world.

by Paraic O'Donnell

€17.99

'Some wrong was done long ago. It can never be righted, and it has not been forgotten. Someone remembers it.' London, 1894. Inspector Henry Cutter is in an unconvivial temper. Then the murders begin. The first to die is Sir Aneurin Considine, a decorated but long-retired civil servant, is found dead amongst his beloved orchid collection, killed by a wound inflicted with surgical precision. Soon, other victims suffer similar fates. More men in powerful positions; more murders that are gruesome but immaculately orchestrated. The perpetrator comes and goes like a ghost, leaving only carefully considered traces. Hot on the tails of this invisible adversary are Inspector Cutter, along with his hapless but endlessly enthusiastic sidekick, Sergeant Gideon Bliss. But as the pressure mounts, victims will start to look like perpetrators, murderers like truth-tellers, long-hidden failings will come resurface, and not even their very selves are safe from suspicion.

by Caoilinn Hughes

€11.99

  From the writer Anthony Doerr calls 'a massive talent', The Alternatives is the story of four brilliant sisters, orphaned in childhood, who scramble to reconnect when the eldest disappears into the Irish countryside  * A Book of the Year according to The Irish Times, Irish Independent, Good Housekeeping, Readings Australia and Libreria 'Surprising and delightful... The Alternatives made me laugh, cry, and think.' Louise Kennedy, author of Trespasses Perfect for fans of Jonathan Franzen, Maggie O'Farrell and Claire Vaye Watkins. OLWEN. NELL. MAEVE. RHONA. MEET THE FLATTERY SISTERS. Olwen, Nell, Maeve and Rhona were plunged prematurely into adulthood when their parents died in a tragic twist of fate. Now in their thirties, the sisters barely speak, each too busy carving out impressive careers. But when Olwen - reluctant matriarch, lodestar and, of late, zealous consumer of gin - abruptly disappears, her sisters are cast back together to find her, whether she likes it or not. When they eventually track Olwen down, she is holed up in a remote bungalow in rural Ireland, with little electricity and a patchy connection to the outside world. Together for the first time in years, the sisters vie to confront old wounds and diagnose new ills - most urgently, Olwen's. Fiercely witty and unexpectedly hopeful, The Alternatives is an unforgettable portrait of a family perched on a precipice, told by one of Ireland's most gifted storytellers.  'Bold, witty and intellectual... A book of intelligent women that very successfully plays with form and intertwined big ideas.' Sunday Independent

by John Connolly

€15.95

'One of the best thriller writers we have' HARLAN COBEN 'Dark and dangerous ... but where there is also kindness, loyalty, love' IRISH EXAMINER 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. 'One of the greatest writers of our generation' NICHOLAS SPARKS 'Ireland's answer to Stephen King' EXPRESS

by Colin Barrett

€9.49

**LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2024** 'Sublime. A thrillingly moreish novel' SUNDAY TIMES 'Beautiful.brings to life an entire world' SALLY ROONEY It's the biggest weekend of the year and everything is about to change. In Ballina, the simmering feud between small-time drug-dealer Cillian English and County Mayo's enforcers, Gabe and Sketch Ferdia, spills over into violence and an ugly ultimatum. Soon the reclusive Dev and Cillian's teenage brother Doll are drawn headlong into the Ferdias' revenge fantasy. Meanwhile, Doll's girlfriend Nicky sets out on a feverish mission to save him. Life in this ordinary town will never be the same again. AN OBSERVER BEST DEBUT NOVELIST 2024 'A whole world is captured for the reader' COLM TÓIBÍN, author of Long Island 'One of the novels of the year' DAILY MAIL 'A gift of true storytelling.Barrett's talent burns up the page' ANNE ENRIGHT, author of The Wren, The Wren 'A heartbreaker of a debut novel' NEW YORK TIMES

by Blindboy Boatclub

€10.99

The short-story collection from bestselling author, comedian, musician and podcaster Blindboy Boatclub 'Memorable, unsettling and humane' GUARDIAN 'One of the best books I have ever read' JOHNNY MARR 'One of the most gifted writers of his generation' IRISH TIMES Driving with a donkey stuffed in the back seat; jackdaws pecking brains out through the roof of a confessional box; cat piss and astronauts. This is not the world as you see it, but as it is, twisted from the maverick mind of Blindboy Boatclub. These are stories of the strange unsettlings in the souls of men caught in between the past and the possible; stories of heart-blinding rage and disquieting compassion. Blindboy Boatclub is the essential voice for the Irish condition in the twenty-first century, and in Topographia Hibernica he unravels the knotted threads of humanity, nature and colonisation from a contemporary perspective.

by Joseph O'Connor

€15.99

'The tension doesn't slack an inch… It is haunting, sensuous and immaculately constructed - without sacrificing any thrills' - Sunday Times , Best Beach Reads of 2025 February 1944. Six months since Nazi forces occupied Rome. Inside the beleaguered city, the Contessa Giovanna Landini is a member of the band of Escape Line activists known as 'The Choir'. Their mission is to smuggle refugees to safety and help Allied soldiers, all under the nose of Gestapo boss Paul Hauptmann. During a ferocious morning air raid a mysterious parachutist lands in Rome and disappears into the backstreets. Is he an ally or an imposter? His fate will come to put the whole Escape Line at risk. Meanwhile, Hauptmann's attention has landed on the Contessa. As his fascination grows, she is pulled into a dangerous game with him - one where the consequences could be lethal. 'As thrilling, beautiful and sensational a novel as you'll read this year or any year' - Donal Ryan, Sunday Times 'Vivid and moving' - Guardian 'A stellar piece of storytelling' - Daily Mail 'Not just a wartime thriller, but a meditation on how we remember, how we resist and how, even in the darkest times, humanity endures' - New York Times 'Excellent...rings so emotionally true and clear... The writing has the energy and tension of a thriller, yet the language is rich, visual and beautiful' - Sunday Independent 'Thrilling, terrifying and entertaining in equal measure' - Liz Nugent, Number One Bestselling author of Strange Sally Diamond

by Joseph O'Connor

€10.99

**AS SEEN ON BBC BETWEEN THE COVERS**AS HEARD ON BBC RADIO 4**THE NUMBER ONE IRISH BESTSELLER** When the Nazis take Rome, thousands go into hiding. One priest will risk everything to save them. September 1943: German forces occupy Rome. SS officer Paul Hauptmann rules with terror. An Irish priest, Hugh O'Flaherty, dedicates himself to helping those escaping from the Nazis. His home is Vatican City, a neutral, independent country within Rome where the occupiers hold no sway. He gathers a team to set up an Escape Line. But Hauptmann's net begins closing in and the need for a terrifyingly audacious mission grows critical. By Christmas, it's too late to turn back. Based on a true story, My Father's House is a powerful thriller from a master of historical fiction. It is an unforgettable novel of love, sacrifice and what it means to be human in the most extreme circumstances. 'A spectacular, thrilling novel...suspense crackles...celebrates triumphant against-the-odds camaraderie' Sunday Times 'A masterwork... so urgent, so incredibly alive... A searing and beautiful example of storytelling's infinite importance' Donal Ryan 'Impressive and pleasurable...the diverse ventriloquism of O'Connor's novel evokes a city in peril with wonderful vitality' Financial Times LONGLISTED FOR THE DUBLIN LITERARY AWARD 2024 SHORTLISTED FOR THE WALTER SCOTT PRIZE FOR FICTION 2024 

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 Dermot Bolger

€16.95

Hidden behind the walls of Grangegorman Mental Hospital in 1941, four lives collide, all afflicted by the human cost of wars, betrayals and trauma. Gus, a shrewd attendant, is the keeper of everyone's secrets, especially his own. Two War of Independence veterans are reunited. One, Jimmy Nolan, has spent twenty years as a psychiatric patient, unable to recover from his involvement in youthful killings. In contrast, Francis Dillon has prospered as a businessman, until rumours of Civil War atrocities cause his collapse, suffering delusions of enemies seeking to kill him. Doctor Fairfax has fled London after his gay lover's death. Desperate to rekindle a sense of purpose, Fairfax tries to help Dillon recover by getting him to talk about his past. But a code of silence surrounds the traumatic violence Ireland has endured. Is Dillon willing to break his silence to find a way back to his family? In this superb evocation of hidden worlds, master storyteller Dermot Bolger explores the aftershock within people who participate in violence and the fault-lines in all post-conflict societies only held together by collective amnesia.

by Patricia Gibney

€15.95

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?

by J. F. Murray

€14.50

LONGLISTED FOR BOOKTOK AUTHOR OF THE YEAR 'A literary soul brother to the likes of Marian Keyes and Beth O'Leary' - Irish Independent What happens in Vegas . . . doesn't always stay there. Kate is the ultimate planner. She has her happily-ever-after all plotted out, starting with her dream wedding to successful dental surgeon, Norman, and an iconic Las Vegas hen party with her three best girlfriends. Even running into her DJ ex, Trevor Rush, the man who broke her heart nine years ago, won't ruin Kate's vision for the perfect girls' trip. But when an alcohol-fuelled night out leaves Kate and Trevor accidentally hitched, her plans are officially out the window. To make matters worse, Trevor has decided he wants Kate back, and won't sign the annulment papers until she agrees to go on three last dates with him. With her fairy tale wedding just days away, Kate is determined to fight her growing feelings for Trevor. But in the scorching heat of Sin City, is it time for her to tear up the rule book, and finally take a gamble on love? Praise for J. F. Murray 'The freshest, sexiest, funniest and most poignant book I've read in a very long time' - Claudia Carroll 'Clever, original, witty' - Sinead Moriarty 'Utterly original, emotionally astute and cripplingly funny' - Laura Jane Williams 'Hilarious and original - one of the best books I've read this year' - Laura Price 'Fresh, funny, genuinely heartwarming' - Catherine Walsh 'Fabulous! A beautiful rom-com of the Nora Ephron variety' - Edel Coffey

by Colin Walsh

€14.50

THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER 'NOT TO BE MISSED' OBSERVER 'ADDICTIVE... AND EXPLOSIVE' DAILY TELEGRAPH 'GRIPPING... A STONKINGLY GOOD READ' IRISH TIMES THE GRITTY HEARTBREAKER OF A THRILLER, FOR FANS OF CHRIS WHITAKER AND TANA FRENCH Helen, Joe and Mush were part of an original group of six inseparable teenagers in the summer of 2003, with motherless, reckless Kala Lanann as their group's white-hot centre. Soon after that summer's peak, Kala disappeared without a trace. Now it's fifteen years later. Human remains have been discovered in the woods. Two more girls have gone missing. As past and present begin to collide, can the estranged friends figure out what led to Kala's disappearance... and stop history repeating itself? ___ YOUR NEW OBSESSION, LOVED BY READERS 'Whatever you do, just read it. Amazing.' ***** 'Loved this. Total page turner' ***** 'I just could not put it down. I can't recommend it enough.' ***** 'My actual heart! This book is amazing.' ***** 'Explosive and riveting' ***** 'A suspenseful thriller from a writer who can really write!' ***** 'I loved this book and stayed up far too late reading it many times' ***** 'Wow, it is a mesmerising, clever and highly addictive read... all the stars from me' *****

by Paul Lynch

€9.49

WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE 2023 WINNER OF THE 2024 DAYTON LITERARY PEACE PRIZE * SHORTLISTED FOR THE AN POST IRISH BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 * SHORTLISTED FOR THE STREGA EUROPEAN PRIZE * SHORTLISTED FOR THE DUBLIN LITERARY AWARD A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A NEW YORK TIMES EDITOR'S CHOICE AN AMAZON TOP 10 BOOK OF DECEMBER 2023 A Book of the Year for 2023 according to the Guardian, FT, Irish Independent, Irish Examiner, Sunday Independent, Economist, Big Issue, Daily Telegraph, Irish Times and Waterstones 'A CRUCIAL BOOK FOR OUR CURRENT TIMES... BRILLIANTLY HAUNTING.' OBSERVER The explosive literary sensation: a mother faces a terrible choice as Ireland slides into totalitarianism  On a dark, wet evening in Dublin, scientist and mother-of-four Eilish Stack answers her front door to find the GNSB on her step. Two officers from Ireland's newly formed secret police are here to interrogate her husband, Larry, a trade unionist.  Ireland is falling apart. The country is in the grip of a government turning towards tyranny and when her husband disappears, Eilish finds herself caught within the nightmare logic of a society that is quickly unravelling. Soon, she must decide just how far she is willing to go to keep her family safe.  Exhilarating, terrifying and propulsive, Paul Lynch's Booker Prize-winning novel is a devastating vision of a country falling apart and a moving portrait of the resilience of the human spirit when faced with the darkest of times.  'A compassionate, propulsive and timely novel that forces the reader to imagine - what if this was me?' FT 

by Dervla McTiernan

€14.50

*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 Cecelia Ahern

€9.49

The gripping and emotional novel from the million-copy bestselling author of PS, I Love You.She knows your secrets. Now discover hers…You've never met anyone like Alice. She sees the best in people. And the worst. She always seems to know exactly what everyone around her is feeling: a thousand different emotions. Every. Single. Day.In amongst all that noise, she's lost herself.But there's one person she can't read. And that's the person who could change her life.Is she ready to let him in?------------------------------------------Everyone loves In a Thousand Different Ways…'Ahern makes Alice's plight touchingly convincing … [her] pain is raw on the page' The Times'An extraordinary and truly original story - a must read this month' Prima'Stunning' Irish Independent'Beautiful, moving and unexpected, In a Thousand Different ways is an unforgettable story. This is Cecelia Ahern at her very best' Louise O'Neill'Utterly wonderful … Cecelia Ahern is a master storyteller at the absolute peak of her powers. Her heroine, Alice Kelly, is completely unique - beguiling, complicated, extraordinary - and she'll change the way you see the world' Clare Pooley'A novel that's so wise and profound, there's gold on every page' Donal Ryan'A thoughtful, engrossing novel that's a joy to read' Sunday Express'So moving' Heat'Ahern's original talent for sensitive storytelling shines through in this novel' Woman's WeeklyCecelia Ahern's book In a Thousand Different Ways was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 17-04-2023

by Sheila Armstrong

€13.05

A BBC 2 BETWEEN THE COVERS BOOK CLUB PICK SHORTLISTED FOR THE RSL ONDAATJE PRIZE 2024 WATERSTONES IRISH BOOK OF THE MONTH JULY 2024 'Vivid, sensuous ... A subtle tale of loss, loneliness and disconnection' PAUL LYNCH, IRISH INDEPENDENT 'Lush, lyrical and cleverly-constructed. A beautiful book' LOUISE KENNEDY 'Beautifully written ... An unchained sea-melody of outsiders, pilgrims and castaways' ANNE ENRIGHT The disquieting story of an unidentified man as told by those who crossed paths with him on the last day of his life, Sheila Armstrong's debut novel is haunting, lyrical and darkly suspenseful On an isolated, windswept beach, a pale figure sits serenely against a sand dune staring out to sea. His hands are folded neatly in his lap and there is a faint smile on his otherwise lifeless face. After months of fruitless investigation, the nameless stranger is buried in an unmarked grave, but the mystery of his life and death lingers on, drawing the nearby villagers into its wake. From strandings to shipwrecks, it is not the first time that strangeness has washed up on their shores. As a chorus of voices come together to unravel the story of one man, alone on a beach, a crosshatched portrait begins to emerge, threaded by lives both true and imagined, real and surreal, past and present. Reader Reviews 'Beautifully written and gently catches the reader with its meditative prose and deep humanity' 'Such a beautiful book' 'Gorgeous wild setting and achingly recognisable characters'

by Caroline O'Donoghue

€15.95

The international bestseller: a hilarious, heartfelt story of all-consuming and unexpected love 'I loved it' COCO MELLORS 'If you've ever been young, you will love The Rachel Incident like I did' GABRIELLE ZEVIN 'Funny, nostalgic, sexy' MONICA HEISEY 'Hilarious, wise and wonderfully written' GRAHAM NORTON 'Easily 13/10 . . . Funny, lovely, romantic' MARIAN KEYES 'I loved it ... had me reading with my hand over my heart' TAFFY BRODESSER-AKNER ____________________________________________________________________________ Everyone in Cork remembers the Rachel Incident. But what really happened? It's simple. It's complicated. It's about love, sex and friendship. It's definitely about betrayal. And, above all, it's the story of Rachel and James, two twenty-somethings who met at a bookshop, became best friends, and spent one unforgettable year screwing up and growing up. ____________________________________________________________________________ Shortlisted for the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction and a TikTok Book Award - Book of the Year (UK & Ireland) 'Reading it is like hearing your funniest, sexiest friend tell you the best story they know' KATHERINE RUNDELL 'Sharply witty, warm-hearted and wise' GUARDIAN 'O'Donoghue captures all the intensity of messy young love' MAIL ON SUNDAY 'A book full of love, and it is extremely easy to love reading it' VOGUE 'Chaos at its finest' STYLIST The Rachel Incident was a #2 bestseller in Ireland in June 2023

by Sarah Gilmartin

€14.50

A "powerful and compelling" novel about power, consent, and complicity in our #MeToo era - for fans of Sweetbitter and I Have Some Questions for You (Joseph O'Connor, author of My Father's House) Tensions are at an all-time high in an upscale Dublin restaurant as its employees grapple with the fallout from a shocking scandal involving its head chef The waitress, the chef, and the chef's wife may all lovingly describe the food, but they agree on little else as their 3 voices reveal a story of power and complicity, and the courage it takes to face the truth. When Hannah learns that famed chef Daniel Costello is facing accusations of sexual assault, she's thrown back to the summer she spent waitressing at his high-end Dublin restaurant when she was a young college student- the plush splendour of the dining rooms, the wild parties after service, the sizzling tension of the kitchens. But Hannah also remembers how the attention from Daniel soon morphed from kindness into something darker. Now the restaurant is shuttered and Daniel tries to understand how his life is now completely out of his control. His wife Julie is hiding from paparazzi, trying to come to terms with the legal case while suddenly questioning her life and marriage as she attempts to protect her two sons. Surrounded by the wreckage of the past, Daniel, Julie, and Hannah must reconsider what happened at the restaurant. Beautifully written and cleverly told in 3 voices, this scorching novel explores uncomfortable truths about our changing social norms with nuance and complexity.

by Tadhg Coakley

€13.59

'Coakley delivers another hard-hitting assured thriller' - Catherine Kirwan Fresh from solving a harrowing abduction case linked to drug gangs in Kerry, Detective Tim Collins returns to Cork City, only to discover that lurking in the shadows of its fabled lanes lies a world he's unprepared for. A series of harrowing crimes-neglected by the very police force sworn to protect-has the city's most vulnerable people on edge. As Collins digs deeper, the line between justice and revenge blurs. Trust becomes a luxury he can't afford as allies become adversaries and the truth slips further away. The streets he once knew now hold secrets that challenge everything he knows, forcing him to confront the demons of his haunted past-a past rooted in his formative years at University College Cork making him question the nature of justice and the path he has chosen in its pursuit. As the story unfolds, Tim must decide how far he will go to uncover the truth and whether redemption lies at the end of the road. The question remains: Can one man make a difference? Experience the brutal and blood-soaked world of Detective Tim Collins in the third instalment of this riveting series. Filled with unforeseen twists, this book promises a visceral journey that will hold you in suspense from beginning to end.

by Claire Coughlan

€14.50

'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 Rosemary Hennigan

€14.50

'WOW! If this isn't a book to brag about I don't know what is... I started The Favourite late last night. Never did I anticipate I would be closing the book at 3am left in complete shock... This book was insane! It was twisted, it was heart-breaking but it was so darn good! A must-read... I strongly encourage you to pre-order this book!' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Her teacher's pet, or his worst nightmare? Jessica Mooney seems like any other student at her university. She's talented, driven, and looks set to be this year's 'favourite' in charismatic Professor Crane's Law and Literature class. But unlike the other students competing for his good opinion, Jessica isn't what she seems. She's carrying a dark secret. Her sister is dead. Crane's to blame. And she's the only one who can bring him to justice. Will Jessica be able to get the answers and justice she seeks, or will her search for revenge destroy her first? Read what everyone is saying about The Favourite: "'Juicy and dark... a standout dark academia thriller, with shades of Donna Tartt's modern classic The Secret History and Emerald Fennell's revenge fantasy film Promising Young Woman... Jessica is a firecracker of a protagonist... Thanks to Hennigan's strong voice and full embrace of the bumpy, twisty nature of retribution and revenge, The Favourite positively sings." BookPage "My favourite read of the YEAR. YES THE WHOLE YEAR. I love this book so much. Every character in this book is perfect... But for real I loved every minute of this book... This is the first book in a while that I was GLUED TO. I never wanted it to end. Fast-paced, there's never a dull moment. READ THIS BOOK if you like some feminist payback in the form of a devious plan. I hope you'll like this book as much as I have." Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Such an evocative academic atmosphere... very original... Beautifully done... brilliant foreshadowing... A truly propulsive read that I ended up gobbling up in one sitting" Heather Darwent, author of instant Sunday Times bestseller, The Things We Do to our Friends "The Secret History X Revenge. Love itttt." Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Tense, claustrophobic and gripping, with prose to be savoured, Rosemary Hennigan is a talent to watch." Sam Blake, #1 bestselling author and Irish Times bestseller "I devoured this book... Found myself furiously flipping the pages... Provocative, heartbreaking, and deliciously addictive. I could not put it down!" Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

by Paul Murray

€9.49

THE MULTI AWARD-WINNING NOVEL FROM ONE OF OUR GREATEST LIVING COMEDIC WRITERS 'A tragicomic triumph. You won't read a sadder, truer, funnier novel this year' Guardian____________ The Barnes family are in trouble. Until recently they ran the biggest business in town, now they're teetering on the brink of bankruptcy - and that's just the start of their problems. Dickie and Imelda's marriage is hanging by a thread; straight-A student Cass is careening off the rails; PJ is hopelessly in debt to the school bully. Meanwhile the ghosts of old mistakes are rising out of the past to meet them, but everyone's too wrapped up in the present to see the danger looming . . . ____________ 'Generous, immersive, sharp-witted and devastating; the sort of novel that becomes a friend for life' Financial Times 'Paul Murray [is] the undisputed reigning champion of epic Irish tragicomedy' Spectator 'An instant classic' Washington Post '[An] astute, remorselessly funny novel' Daily Mirror 'A wagyu steak of a novel . . . A classic in the mode of The Corrections' The Times ____________ WINNER OF THE NERO BOOK AWARD FOR FICTION 2023 WINNER OF THE SKY ARTS AWARD FOR LITERATURE 2024 WINNER OF AN POST IRISH BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2023

by Elaine Feeney

€11.19

** SHORTLISTED FOR BEST NOVEL OF THE YEAR, IRISH BOOK AWARDS 2023 ** ** LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2023 ** Meet Jamie and his community on the west coast of Ireland in the most uplifting and tender book of the year 'A gorgeous gift of a novel' Douglas Stuart, no.1 bestselling author of Shuggie Bain 'Heart-rending and delightful' Louise Kennedy, no.1 bestselling author of Trespasses Jamie O'Neill loves the colour red. He also loves tall trees, patterns, rain that comes with wind, the curvature of many objects, books with dust jackets, cats, rivers and Edgar Allan Poe. At age 13 there are two things he especially wants in life: to build a Perpetual Motion Machine, and to connect with his mother Noelle, who died when he was born. In his mind these things are intimately linked. And at his new school, where all else is disorientating and overwhelming, he finds two people who might just be able to help him. How to Build a Boat is the story of how one boy and his mission transforms the lives of his teachers, Tess and Tadhg, and brings together a community. Written with tenderness and verve, it's about love, family and connection, the power of imagination, and how our greatest adventures never happen alone. 'A heart-stopping read' - Sinéad Gleeson, author of Constellations 'Bursting with soul' - Lisa McInerney, author of The Rules of Revelation 'I can't wait for readers to fall in love' - Jan Carson, author of The Raptures

by Rachel Ryan

€9.49

'Gripping . . . I simply couldn't put it down' EDEL COFFEY 'Kept me guessing with each page I turned' PATRICIA GIBNEY Amy jumps at the opportunity when she's offered a nannying job in picturesque West Cork. The assignment is for the Carroll family, whose stunning house is situated on a stretch of remote 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.

by Moïra Fowley-Doyle

€11.60

Dark, twisted, fresh and fierce, Eyes Guts Throat Bones is a collection of stories about queer, female bodies at the end of the world 'I WAS DELICIOUSLY HORRIFIED' JENN ASHWORTH 'GAVE ME SERIOUS WRITER ENVY' KIRSTY LOGAN 'ONE OF MY FAVOURITE STORYTELLERS' KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE 'AN INCREDIBLE AND UNIQUE IMAGINATION' IRISH TIMES The belly groan of a face unpeeled. A break-up poem recited knee-deep in bog water. An ancient burial mound rising and falling like a chest. The ghost of Stephen Gately reading the ingredients on a ham and cheese sandwich. Startling, sinister and irresistibly joyful, Moïra Fowley's award-winning debut collection about queer, female bodies at the end of the world unravels all of our darkest impulses and deepest fears.

by Paul Muldoon

€17.40

POETRY BOOK SOCIETY CHOICE 'To describe Paul Muldoon's influence on contemporary poetry is like trying to assess the influence of The Beatles on post-war music: it's to be seen and heard in the work of almost every British and Irish poet since the 1970's.' Irish Post Since his debut, New Weather (1973), Paul Muldoon has created some of the most original and memorable poetry of the past half-century. Joy in Service on Rue Tagore sees him writing with the same verve and distinction that have consistently won him the the highest accolades. Here, from artichokes to zinc, he navigates an alphabet of image and history, through barleymen and Irish slavers to the last running wolf in Ulster. The search involves the accumulated bric-a-brac of a life, and a reckoning along the way of gains against loss. In the poet's skilful hands, ancient maps are unfurled and brought into focus - the aggregation of Imperial Rome and the dismantling of Standard Oil, the pogroms of a Ukrainian ravine and of a Belfast shipyard. Through modern medicine and warfare, disaster and repair, these poems are electric in their energy, while profoundly humane in their line of enquiry. 'Truly, is there any living poet with as skilled and rambunctious an ear as Paul Muldoon? . . . One of the pleasures of Muldoon's poems is the way they make reality seem to go right to the verge of surrealism, the very shaky lip of it.' Jesse Nathan, McSweeney's

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 Michael Magee

€11.19

WINNER OF THE ROONEY PRIZE FOR LITERATURE 2023 WINNER OF THE NERO BOOK AWARD FOR DEBUT FICTION 2023  Sean is back. Back in Belfast and back into old habits. Back on the mad all-nighters, the borrowed tenners and missing rent, the casual jobs that always fall through. Back in these scarred streets, where the promised prosperity of peacetime has never arrived. Back among his brothers, his ma, and all the things they never talk about. Until one night Sean finds himself at a party - dog-tired, surrounded by jeering strangers, his back against the wall - and he makes a big mistake. 'Staggeringly humane, unfaltering, taut and tender... [It] feels like that rarest of things: a genuinely necessary book' Guardian 'Every detail rings true, every character is fleshy and real and heartbreaking... Michael Magee has a remarkable talent' Sunday Times WATERSTONES IRISH BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 SHORTLISTED FOR THE SUNDAY TIMES YOUNG WRITER OF THE YEAR AWARD 2024 SHORTLISTED FOR THE IRISH BOOK AWARDS NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR 2023 SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES DEBUT FICTION PRIZE 2023 SHORTLISTED FOR THE EWART-BIGGS PRIZE 2023 SHORTLISTED FOR THE AUTHORS' CLUB BEST FIRST NOVEL AWARD 2024 LONGLISTED FOR THE DYLAN THOMAS PRIZE FOR LITERATURE 2024 ONE OF SARAH JESSICA PARKER'S BEST BOOKS OF 2023 BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 ACCORDING TO THE TIMES AND IRISH TIMES

by Eithne Shortall

€14.50

SHORTLISTED FOR POPULAR FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE IRISH BOOK AWARDS 2023 'Heartwarming' Daily Mail 'A joyful read' Ruth Hogan One house, three strangers... Tessa Activist, 69 years young. Not ready to sell up her big seaside house, but she knows a little help around the place would do wonders. Conn Looking for a quiet place to heal after a family tragedy, this seaside escape would be the perfect haven if it weren't for... Chloe Arrives to drop off a package and leaves with a room. Her life is a bit of a mess, but this could be the start of a new chapter. She's ready for change. But is she ready for Conn? 'An ideal summer read ... by turns hilarious and heartbreaking' Irish Independent 'This moving, funny and charming novel is reminiscent of Marian Keyes' Louise O'Neill

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 Catherine Ryan Howard

€14.50

'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 ** Don't miss Catherine Ryan Howard's 56 DAYS, coming soon to Amazon Prime Video! **

by Claire Kilroy

€14.50

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2024 AN IRISH TIMES BEST IRISH BOOK OF THE 21ST CENTURY THE TIMES NOVEL OF THE YEAR And a Guardian, FT, Economist, Irish Times, Daily Telegraph, New Statesman, Irish Independent and Independent Book of the Year 'I could not put it down.' ANNE ENRIGHT 'It's very moving, also very funny.' PAUL MURRAY 'My favourite book I've read this year.' PANDORA SYKES 'I lived and breathed beside her narrator.' DAISY JOHNSON In her wildly acclaimed new novel Claire Kilroy creates an unforgettable heroine, whose fierce love for her young son clashes with the seismic change to her own identity. As her marriage strains and she struggles with questions of love, autonomy, creativity and the passing of time, an old friend makes a welcome return - but can he really offer a lifeline to the woman she used to be? Readers adore Soldier Sailor: ***** 'About as perfect a piece of writing as you'll find.' ***** 'Unbearably tense and frequently hilarious.' ***** 'An entirely different voltage to anything I've read ... she somehow manages to verbalise *exactly* the feelings and thoughts I, certainly, had at points when I was a young mother' ***** 'This story touched me on such a visceral level.' ***** 'I was held captive by this novel ... an utterly absorbing depiction of motherhood' ***** 'I loved this book. Any woman, with or without children, will see themselves mirrored in this narrative' ***** 'An excellent, interesting and rather unforgettable creation.'

by Sebastian Barry

€9.49

SHORTLISTED FOR THE DUBLIN LITERARY AWARD 2024 LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2023 THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER TWICE WINNER OF THE COSTA BOOK OF THE YEAR A FINANCIAL TIMES, TIMES, AND IRISH TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR 'A masterpiece' Sunday Times 'Stunning' LIZ NUGENT 'Extraordinary' Irish Times Tom Kettle, a retired policeman, and widower, is settling into the quiet of his new home in Dalkey, overlooking the sea. His solitude is interrupted when two former colleagues turn up at his door to ask about a traumatic, decades-old case. A case that Tom never quite came to terms with. And his peace is further disturbed when his new neighbour, a mysterious young mother, asks for his help. A beautiful, haunting novel, in which nothing is quite as it seems, Old God's Time is an unforgettable exploration of family, loss and love. 'A wonderful, brutal, utterly compelling book . . . Barry is the most miraculous writer.' Russell T Davies 'To borrow a word that recurs in its pages, it is stupendous, in the sense that it shocks and astonishes.' Irish Times Rare indeed are those novels worth cherishing and keeping close. Old God's Time is one of them.' Daily Telegraph 'So captivating . . . it will live long in the minds of its readers.' Independent WHAT READERS ARE SAYING: ***** 'A beautiful family love story. It will haunt you and break your heart.' ***** 'Deeply felt and so moving. I will be reading this again.' ***** 'A tragic tale beautifully told. Sebastian Barry is one of the great contemporary writers.' ***** 'Absolute perfection in novel form.' ***** 'Deeply tragic. Deeply humorous. Utterly beautiful. I'm in awe.' ***** 'A writer in possession of something divine . just exceptional.' ***** 'Magically transporting . the balance of extreme grief and joy are perfectly expressed.' Sebastian Barry's book Old God's Time was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 10-03-2023

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 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 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 John Banville

€14.50

'This novel is essence of Banville ... a career summation' Daily Telegraph Felix Mordaunt, recently released from prison, steps from a flashy red sports car onto the estate of his youth. But there is a new family living in the drafty old house: descendants of the late, world-famous scientist Adam Godley. Felix must now vie with the idiosyncratic Godley family, with their harried housekeeper who becomes his landlady, with the recently commissioned biographer of Godley Sr., and with a wealthy and beautiful woman from his past who comes bearing an unusual request...

by Louise Kennedy

€10.99

**SOON TO BE A MAJOR TV SERIES - COMING SOON TO CHANNEL 4** THE NO. 1 BESTSELLER (The Times), SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2023 'Intense, unflinchingly honest, it broke my heart a million times' MARIAN KEYES 'A beautiful, devastating novel' NICK HORNBY One by one, she undid each event, each decision, each choice. If Davy had remembered to put on a coat. If Seamie McGeown had not found himself alone on a dark street. If Michael Agnew had not walked through the door of the pub on a quiet night in February in his white shirt. There is nothing special about the day Cushla meets Michael, a married man from Belfast, in the pub owned by her family. But here, love is never far from violence, and this encounter will change both of their lives forever. As people get up each morning and go to work, school, church or the pub, the daily news rolls in of another car bomb exploded, another man beaten, killed or left for dead. In the class Cushla teaches, the vocabulary of seven-year-old children now includes phrases like 'petrol bomb' and 'rubber bullets'. And as she is forced to tread lines she never thought she would cross, tensions in the town are escalating, threatening to destroy all she is working to hold together. Tender and shocking, Trespasses is an unforgettable debut of people trying to live ordinary lives in extraordinary times. ______________ * WINNER OF THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS BOOK OF THE YEAR: DEBUT FICTION * * WINNER OF THE AN POST IRISH BOOK AWARDS NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2022 * * WINNER OF THE MCKITTERICK PRIZE 2023 * * SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES DEBUT FICTION PRIZE 2022 * * AN OBSERVER BEST DEBUT NOVELIST OF 2022 * * A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK AT BEDTIME * * THE CRITICS' MOST-PICKED BOOK OF THE YEAR*

by Claire Keegan

€10.99

A secret one-night tryst in the city. A sister’s revenge. A love-struck doctor. A missing girl. In Antarctica, an astonishing sequence of stories, one of our most gifted writers illuminates human longing and fallibility in all its variety.

by Anne Doyle

€22.99

Anne Doyle has a dark side: an affinity for the ghoulish, unexplainable and supernatural. Reincarnated as the mistress of macabre, Ireland’s best-loved newsreader delights in presenting Tales of the Otherworld, a fabulously frightful anthology of Irish ghost stories that have thrilled, unnerved and, for better or worse, stayed with her over the years. Discover the very best of Irish ghost writing, from national treasures such as W.B. Yeats and Bram Stoker to contemporary work from Deirdre Sullivan and Roisín O’Donnell, each accompanied by charming, witty commentary from Anne herself. Reading this collection is like having an ice cube plucked straight from Anne’s vodka soda and dropped down the back of your neck.

by Sheila O'Flanagan

€11.99

THE NO. 1 IRISH TIMES BESTSELLER 'Utterly captivating . . . a story of love, war and how women will fight for the people they love' Cathy Kelly 'A riveting rollercoaster of drama, tragedy, triumph and love' Patricia Scanlan 'Unputdownable, full of poignancy, warmth and real and relatable women' Kate Thompson Dublin. The 1920s. As war tears Ireland apart, two young people fall in love amongst events that will bring tragedy and tough choices as they fight for a better future. In a country fighting for freedom, it's hard to live a normal life. Winnie O'Leary supports the cause, but she doesn't go looking for trouble. Then rebel Joseph Burke steps into her workplace. Winnie is furious with him about a broken window. She's not interested in romance. But love comes when you least expect it. Joseph's family shelter fugitives and smuggle weapons. Joseph would never ask Winnie to join the fight; but his mother and sisters demand commitment. Will Winnie choose Joseph, and put her own loved ones in deadly danger? Or wait for a time of peace that may never come? Ireland's tumultuous independence struggle is the backdrop for an unforgettable story of courage and heartbreak, in which heroes are made of ordinary people. Inspired by the story of Sheila O'Flanagan's grandmother, The Woman on the Bridge is the unmissable, compulsive new novel from a bestselling author. Readers love Sheila's books 'Do I rejoice when a new Sheila O'Flanagan book hits the shelves? I do' Roisin Meaney 'One of my favourite authors' Marian Keyes 'Sheila writes with such verve and positivity and emotional intelligence' Veronica Henry

by Sally Rooney

€9.49

THE SUNDAY TIMES AND GLOBAL NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER WINNER OF NOVEL OF THE YEAR AT THE AN POST IRISH BOOK AWARDS OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD ACROSS ALL FABER EDITIONS 'A tour de force.' Anne Enright, Guardian 'Rooney's best novel yet.' Brandon Taylor, New York Times 'Get ready to have your heart broken all over again.' Red 'The book moved me to tears more than once.' The Times Alice, a novelist, meets Felix, who works in a warehouse, and asks him if he'd like to travel to Rome with her. In Dublin, her best friend Eileen is getting over a break-up and slips back into flirting with Simon, a man she has known since childhood. Alice, Felix, Eileen and Simon are still young - but life is catching up with them. They desire each other, they delude each other, they worry about sex and friendship and the times they live in. Will they find a way to believe in a beautiful world? Readers love Beautiful World, Where Are You: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I have rarely felt so connected to a novel . beautiful and enduring.' Anon ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'It is remarkable to read a book and feel so reflected in the pages.' Kat ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I devoured it. You experience the characters' lives as though you are there.' Anon ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I was ready to start reading again immediately after I finished.' Anon ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Sally Rooney makes the everyday fascinating and sensual.' Em Sally Rooney's book Beautiful World, Where Are You was a #1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 11-09-2021

by Sally Rooney

€9.49

'This book. This book. I read it in one day. I hear I'm not alone.' - Sarah Jessica Parker (Instagram) WINNER OF THE SUNDAY TIMES / PFD YOUNG WRITER OF THE YEAR SHORTLISTED FOR THE DYLAN THOMAS PRIZE 2018 SHORTLISTED FOR THE KERRY GROUP IRISH NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2018 SHORTLISTED FOR THE RATHBONES FOLIO PRIZE 2018 LONGLISTED FOR THE DESMOND ELLIOTT PRIZE 2018 A SUNDAY TIMES , OBSERVER AND TELEGRAPH BOOK OF THE YEAR Frances is twenty-one years old, cool-headed and observant. A student in Dublin and an aspiring writer, at night she performs spoken word with her best friend Bobbi, who used to be her girlfriend. When they are interviewed and then befriended by Melissa, a well-known journalist who is married to Nick, an actor, they enter a world of beautiful houses, raucous dinner parties and holidays in Provence, beginning a complex m�nage-�-quatre. But when Frances and Nick get unexpectedly closer, the sharply witty and emotion-averse Frances is forced to honestly confront her own vulnerabilities for the first time.

by Sally Rooney

€8.99

AN IRISH TIMES TOP 100 IRISH BOOKS OF THE 21ST CENTURY 'The literary phenomenon of the decade.' Guardian 'The book that defined a generation.' Stylist 'A Tube stop-missing, escalator-reading tale.' Evening Standard Connell and Marianne grow up in the same small town in the west of Ireland, but the similarities end there. In school, Connell is popular and well-liked, while Marianne is a loner. But when the two strike up a conversation - awkward but electrifying - something life-changing begins. Normal People is a story of mutual fascination, friendship and love. It takes us from that first conversation to the years beyond, in the company of two people who try to stay apart but find they can't. 'Tender and devastating.' Guardian 'A book to cancel plans for.' Grazia 'A classic coming-of-age love story.' Vogue Readers love Normal People: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An emotional rollercoaster from cover to cover.' Claire ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'It will stay with me for a long time.' Linny ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The hype is entirely justified.' Caitlin ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is a book to cherish, to keep and be thankful for.' Celestine ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A masterpiece, pure and simple.' Jamie Sally Rooney's book 'Normal People' was a #1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2018-12-24

by Emer McLysaght & Sarah Breen

€8.79

The 1st book in the Complete Aisling series.  Aisling is 28, and she's a complete Aisling. Living 'Down Home' with Mammy and Daddy, she commutes to her good pensionable job in Dublin and stays two nights a week with her boyfriend of seven years, John. But Aisling wants more. She wants the ring on her finger. She wants the hen with the willy straws. She wants the grand big house with the utility room of her dreams. When a week in Tenerife doesn't result in a proposal, Aisling decides she's had enough. It's time for a change. A new start, a love triangle (well, more of a square) and some home truths force Aisling out of her comfort zone and into a life she never imagined. Praise for Oh My God, What a Complete Aisling 'Oh lads! This book! There aren't enough words for how much I love it. It's feckin' HILAIRE and very touching'. MARIAN KEYES 'Everyone in Ireland was reading Oh My God, What A Complete Aisling this Christmas and I got thoroughly swept up in the hype, devouring it in a couple of sittings. It's been called 'An Irish Bridget Jones' - and that should give you an idea of what you're dealing with. It's sweet and it's funny and it's moving.' LYNN ENRIGHT, THE POOL 'If I had a book of the year award for 2017 it would go to Oh My God, What a Complete Aisling by Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen. I was expecting comedy and social satire but what I hadn't bargained for was the sheer humanity of the book that left me giggling at some pages and sobbing at others. Aisling will be back and I'll be waiting to hear more.' SINEAD CROWLEY 'A loving ode to a certain type of Irish woman that's hilarious, comforting and warm. A hot water bottle of a book, if you will.' THE DAILY EDGE 'A hilarious and heart-warming journey with our favourite country girl'. THE IRISH TIMES 'An utter ray of sunshine. Now that I've finished the book, I miss Aisling so much that it hurts. There's a beautiful rhythm to the way that Sarah Breen and Emer McLysaght have written OMGWACA; I've rarely read a book that has such a strong, distinctive voice but more than that, it's funny. Proper funny. Actual, literal, LOL funny. I laughed. Out loud. On the tube.' RED MAGAZINE 'Sweet, charming, funny and poignant.' THE JOURNAL 'There's a little bit of Aisling in all of us'. THE SUNDAY TIMES 'One of the funniest books I've read in twenty years.' PAUL HOWARD 'One of my fave novels of 2017. It really does remind me of Marian Keyes.' LOUISE O'NEILL

by Emer McLysaght & Sarah Breen

€10.99

The 2nd book in the Complete Aisling series. Aisling is 29 and she's still a complete Aisling. After a tough year, things between herself and John are back on track, and life with Sadhbh and Elaine in their notiony Dublin apartment is more craic than ever. But when a shock change means moving Down Home might be her only option, Aisling is thrown. Can she give up the sophistication of brunch and unlimited Pinot Greej? Will she and Mammy kill each other living back under the same roof? And where does that leave her and John? When a girls' trip to Vegas gives Aisling some unexpected confidence, she decides it's time to grab Ballygobbard by the horns. Throw in a surprise engagement, a very public brawl, new friends and nasty foes, maybe BGB is just what Aisling needs to discover she's stronger than she ever imagined. 'Aisling is a genuine reflection of the modern Irish woman, and we love her' The Irish Times 'Incredibly funny, warm, fabulous' Marian Keyes

by Emer McLysaght

€14.99

Aisling is almost 32, and she’s still a complete Aisling. Christmas lights are twinkling in the Big Apple, and Aisling is stunned to find her ex-boyfriend John on her doorstep. Can his new-found devotion (and his new six-pack!) lure her back home, or should she continue to chase the American dream with the Irish mafia and Jeff, the ridey fireman? Meanwhile, in Ballygobbard, it’s all go. Baby showers are the new hen parties, Mammy and Dr Trevor are more serious than Aisling thought, and the prospect of two evil stepsisters has her doubting her place in the family. With her head and her heart being pulled in opposite directions, everything is changing as Aisling tries to settle on a place to finally call home.

by Emer McLysaght & Sarah Breen

€10.99

Winner of the An Post Irish Book Award for popular fiction 2021 Aisling is 31, and she’s still a complete Aisling. With BallyGoBrunch flying and the door firmly closed on her relationship with John, Aisling accepts an unexpected job offer and boards a business-class flight to New York in her best wrap dress and heels. As she finds her feet in the Big Apple, she throws herself into the dating game, grapples with ‘always-on’ work culture, forges and fights for new friendships and brings her good wedges to a party in the Hamptons, much to Sadhbh’s dismay. But catching up with family and friends on WhatsApp and email is not the same as sitting in Maguire’s putting the world to rights over mini bottles of Pinot Greej and a shared bag of Taytos. And yet New York has so much to offer, not least in the ridey fireman department. When a crisis in Ballygobard makes her doubt her place in Manhattan, can Aisling retain her New York state of mind, or will the lure of home be too much to resist?

by Emer McLysaght & Sarah Breen

€16.99

Special Eason edition with sprayed edges They said they’d never let a man get in the way of their friendship... Laura and Dee haven’t spoken since the day they buried a body together. It was supposed to be the best summer of their lives. A break from university, from parents, from wasting their time on Irish boys with farmer’s tans. They’d imagined flirting with Ryan Phillippe on a New York rooftop. Instead, with summer jobs waitressing at a country club on Long Island, pickings are slim. Mikey is a bully. Marco is off limits. Jose is angry. Mr Haight is a sleaze. Josh is too keen. And Other Josh… he’s something else entirely. It’s a miracle only one of them ends up dead. Dee is pretty sure she didn’t mean to kill him. Laura, to her credit, never asked. Not until she sends an email, out of the blue, more than twenty years later. It’s finally time to mend the biggest heartbreak of that summer; Laura wants her best friend back. A hilarious and heartfelt story about friendship, young women and bad men. Sarah Breen and Emer McLysaght bring their trademark Aisling humour in this completely new direction. Noughties nostalgia and a dead body, it’s the novel you didn’t know you needed.  

by Jane Casey

€11.75

At first glance, Jellicoe Close seems to be a perfect suburban street - well-kept houses with pristine lawns, neighbours chatting over garden fences, children playing together. But there are dark secrets behind the neat front doors, hidden dangers that include a ruthless criminal who will stop at nothing. It's up to DS Maeve Kerrigan and DI Josh Derwent to uncover the truth. Posing as a couple, they move into the Close, blurring the lines between professional and personal as never before. And while Maeve and Josh try to gather the evidence they need, they have no idea of the danger they face - because someone in Jellicoe Close has murder on their mind.

by Martina Murphy

€15.99

DS Lucy Golden returns in another thriller set on the wild and beautiful Achill Island in Ireland 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.  

by John Boyne

€10.99

John Boyne's acclaimed quartet, THE ELEMENTS, is available now. 'Beautifully told and gripping from first page to last' Sunday Express 'An incredible feat of storytelling... and an old-fashioned page-turner' Donal Ryan 'Gripping and well-honed...consummately constructed, humming with tension' Guardian 'You can't prepare yourself for the magnitude and emotional impact of this powerful novel' John Irving ________________________________ From the author of the globally bestselling, multi-million-copy classic, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, comes its astonishing and powerful sequel. Gretel Fernsby is a quiet woman leading a quiet life. She doesn't talk about her escape from Germany seventy years ago or the dark post-war years in France with her mother. Most of all, she doesn't talk about her father, the commandant of one of the most notorious Nazi concentration camps. But when a young family moves into the apartment below her, Gretel can't help but befriend their little boy, Henry, though his presence brings back painful memories. One night, she witnesses a violent argument between his parents, which threatens to disturb her hard-won peace. For the second time in her life, Gretel is given the chance to save a young boy. To do so would allay her guilt, grief and remorse, but it will also force her to reveal her true identity. Will she make a different choice this time, whatever the cost to herself? _______________________________ Praise for John Boyne 'A master storyteller' Daily Express 'One of the best novelists of Ireland' Sunday Express 'Boyne offers writing of insight and beauty' Observer 'John Boyne is a maestro of hisoritical fiction' John Irving

by Andrew Hughes

€14.50

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.

by Graham Norton

€14.50

'Top-notch... full of warmth, comedy and dark secrets' DAILY MIRROR 'Beautifully constructed with a twisty plot' JO BRAND 'A winning mix of family drama and comedy crime caper' HEAT **Graham Norton's new novel Frankie is out now** The dark comedy from the Sunday Times bestselling author Graham Norton Carol is a divorced teacher living in a small Irish town. A second chance at love with the older Declan brings her unexpected happiness, but their romance sparks speculation: what does a woman like her see in a man like him? And what happened to his wife who abandoned him all those years ago? The gossip only serves to bring them closer, but when Declan becomes ill, things fall apart. Carol is forced to leave their beloved home and return to her parents. Unwilling to see her daughter suffer, Carol's mother vows to get to the bottom of things. It seems there are secrets in Declan's past, and suddenly the house they shared takes on a more sinister significance...

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 Serena Terry

€9.49

The Sunday Times bestselling novel from viral sensation, @MammyBanter A hilarious warts-and-all novel about modern motherhood - and how having it all sometimes isn't what you think it might be. Previously published in hardback as Mammy Banter: The Secret Life of an Uncool Mum She used to want it all.Now she just wants a nap. Tara Gallagher is knackered. She used to dream of being Beyoncé but suddenly she's thirty-six and instead of headlining Glastonbury, she's in her pyjamas on a Friday night, watching Gogglebox. It's time for a mammy makeover. She's going to show her teenage daughter she's still cool. Show her husband she's still an absolute ride. And show her colleagues she's still a Boss Bish. But most of all, she's going to prove to herself that she can still be a mum, still work full time, and still be Beyoncé. *Published in hardback as Mammy Banter: The Secret Life of an Uncool Mum Mammy Banter was a Sunday Times No.5 bestseller for w/c 08/03/2022

by Sheila O'Flanagan

€15.95

Five years after the death of her firefighter husband, Eden knows better than anyone that life can change in an instant. Now, instead of the future she had planned with Andy, she has Lila - the daughter he never got the chance to meet. And instead of Andy, she has his family. Then Eden meets someone. Someone she knew before Andy, before Lila, before the tragedy. Someone who reminds her of how she used to be. But Andy's mother has other plans. And Eden is facing an impossible choice. One that could tear a family apart . . . Honest and emotionally gripping, What Eden Did Next is an irresistible, sometimes heart-breaking, ultimately joyful, novel of love, loss - and finding your own way to happiness.

by Catherine Kirwan

€14.50

'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 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 Christine Dwyer Hickey

€10.99

'Sprawling yet intimate' Guardian 'Huge of heart and soaring of soul' CLAIRE KILROY 'A profound love story...Like Barbara Kingsolver, Hickey captures the pulse of the living moment' COLUM McCANN 'A London novel that captures the living moment of the city across decades' PAUL LYNCH 1979. In the vast and often unforgiving city of London, two Irish outsiders seeking refuge find one another: Milly, a teenage runaway, and Pip, a young boxer full of anger and potential who is beginning to drink it all away. Over the decades their lives follow different paths, interweaving from time to time, often in one another's sight, always on one another's mind, yet rarely together. Forty years on, Milly is clinging onto the only home she's ever really known while Pip, haunted by T.S. Eliot's The Waste Land, traipses the streets of London and wrestles with the life of the recovering alcoholic. And between them, perhaps uncrossable, lies the unspoken span of their lives. Dark and brave, this epic novel offers a rich and moving portrait of an ever-changing city, and a profound inquiry into character, loneliness and the nature of love.

by Colm Tóibín

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Long Island is Colm Tóibín’s masterpiece: an exquisite, exhilarating novel that asks whether it is possible to truly return to the past and renew the great love that seemed gone for ever—the sequel to Colm Tóibín's prize-winning, bestselling novel Brooklyn. A man with an Irish accent knocks on Eilis Fiorello’s door on Long Island and in that moment everything changes. Eilis and Tony have built a secure, happy life here since leaving Brooklyn - perhaps a little stifled by the in-laws so close, but twenty years married and with two children looking towards a good future. And yet this stranger will reveal something that will make Eilis question the life she has created. For the first time in years she suddenly feels very far from home and the revelation will see her turn towards Ireland once again. Back to her mother. Back to the town and the people she had chosen to leave behind. Did she make the wrong choice marrying Tony all those years ago? Is it too late now to take a different path? REVIEWS "Long Island is the best new novel I’ve read in years – and it’s as persuasive an argument in defence of the unique capability of the novel form as you could ever hope to find" - Megan Nolan, Telegraph "You don't have to have read Brooklyn to enjoy the many pleasures of Long Island. It is a masterful novel full of longing and regret. A tale of lovers reconnecting, of compromise, and the settling that can come later in life. Intensely moving and yet full of restraint, I was sad to turn the final page" - Douglas Stuart, author of Shuggie Bain "A brilliant novel . . . it is beautifully crafted and makes for a riveting, wonderful read" - Elizabeth Strout, Observer "Heartbreak, wistfulness, cracking dialogue . . . This is Tóibín at his best" - Robbie Millen, The Times "Morally and psychologically meaty . . . Engrossing, truthful and humane, [Long Island] is a magnificent achievement" - Johanna Thomas-Corr, The Times "His best yet . . . It reads like the tensest of stage plays, but with all the pleasures of interiority that the novel form allows. I haven't wanted to hug this many characters in a while" - Naoise Dolan, author of Exciting Times and The Happy Couple

by Hazel Gaynor

€14.99

Now a USA Today Bestseller!The greatest journey is the one you least expect…'Swept me off my feet! A jewel of a novel - it simply sparkles' Evie Woods'A treat of a book, utterly transporting' Eve Chase______________________________________________Long before Dorothy visits Oz, her aunt, Emily Gale, sets off on her own unforgettable adventure much closer to home…When news reaches Kansas that her beloved sister has tragically died, Emily Gale must become a mother overnight. Her sister's orphaned child, Dorothy, desperately needs a home.But Emily doubts her ability to fill her sister's shoes; her life on the barren Kansas prairies is no place for a child.On the unforgiving plains, Emily's courage is endlessly tested. The prolonged drought and relentless dust storms threaten to destroy everything - including her home and her marriage.Can Emily overcome her grief and let Dorothy heal her heart?From the promise of Chicago in the 1920s to the harsh beauty of the Kansas prairie during the dust bowl of the 1930s, this is a story of family, duty and one woman's journey of self-discovery.Readers LOVE Before Dorothy'A story as glimmering as the Emerald City and as hopeful as Dorothy herself' Kristin Harmel'[An] enchanting and powerful tale of grief, love and self-discovery' Heat'Captivating, luminous, spell-binding' Fiona Valpy'Heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time, this is my favourite Hazel Gaynor novel to date, and I've read them all. Loved it!' Gill Paul'An epic tale, a triumph of imagination and beautifully written' Amanda Geard

by Molly Aitken

€13.05

A NEW YORKER BEST BOOK OF 2024 A BBC BEST BOOK OF 2024 In thirteenth-century Ireland, a woman with power is a woman to be feared. When a young Alice Kyteler sees her mother wither under the constraints of family responsibilities, she vows that she won't suffer the same fate. Soon Alice discovers she has a flair for making money, and builds a flourishing business. But as her wealth and stature grow, so too do the rumours about her private life. By the time she has moved on to her fourth husband, a blaze of local go ssip and resentment culminates in an accusation that could prove fatal. Inspired by the first recorded person in Ireland to have been condemned as a witch, Bright I Burn gives voice to a woman lost to history, who dared to carve her own space in a man's world.    

by Dave Tynan

€14.99

Told in chronological order and spanning the years 2016 to 2020, We Used to Dance Here is a portrait of both Dublin and Dubliners in flux. Together, these stories explore life on the margins, toxic masculinity, and frustrated ambitions. There are dog tracks, bars and pubs, half-finished estates. In "Tourists" , we meet Conor, who has fallen in love with Shannon, a student at Trinity. She is busy avoiding the news from back home in the U.S. and places her trust in books instead. In "Off Your Chest" , a young man moves anonymously through the city as he listens obsessively to a talk radio host. In "Forge Worlds" , we encounter Oran and Ger—ten years apart in age—working as joiners. Together, these stories reveal a darker, edgier side of Dublin, rendered in brilliant, crackling prose.

by Hazel Gaynor

€10.99

'A beautifully imagined novel rich in historical detail . . . Hazel Gaynor is an exciting new voice in historical fiction' KATE KERRIGANIreland, 1912. Fourteen members of a small village set sail on RMS Titanic, hoping to find a better life in America. For seventeen-year-old Maggie Murphy, the journey is bittersweet. Though her future lies in an unknown new place, her heart remains in Ireland with Séamus, the sweetheart she left behind.Chicago, 1982. Adrift after the death of her father, Grace Butler struggles to decide what comes next. When her Great Nana Maggie shares the painful secret she harbored for almost a lifetime about the Titanic, the revelation gives Grace new direction - and leads her and Maggie to unexpected reunions with those they thought lost long ago.Inspired by true events, The Girl Who Came Home is the poignant story of a group of Irish emigrants abord the Titanic, and its lasting repercussions on survivors and their descendants.

by Cecelia Ahern

€9.49

One night can change your life. Forever.'Such a brilliant writer and this was another 5 star book for me' Reader Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Hugely immersive and emotional' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'An emotional mystery that will grip you so tight that you can't breathe' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'She is the master of creating real, flawed, magnetic characters' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐One night. One chance to be free.Enya feels adrift. Trapped in a life she no longer recognises.A loveless marriage. A distant son.Until the night she saves a young boy's life - and upends her own.Now to break free she must face the storm again. And this time, she's fighting for herself.'Outstanding… I simply couldn't stop reading. One of the two or three best novels I've read this year and without question the best book I've ever read by Cecelia' JOHN BOYNE'A terrific story! It had me completely gripped from the very first page' KARIN SLAUGHTER'Sharp, relatable and poignant … a joy' ANDREA MARA'Vivid, beautiful and deeply, darkly atmospheric' SARAH CROSSAN'An emotional deep-dive into the unravelling of one woman's life' DAILY MAIL

by Carmel Harrington

€15.99

From the bestselling author of The Stolen Child and The Lighthouse Secret comes a gripping new novel about two abandoned sisters, a missing mother, and a shocking twenty-five-year-old mystery. On a cold afternoon in December 1995, two small girls are found abandoned on a platform at Pearse Station in Dublin, Ireland. Twenty-five years later, investigative journalist Vega is determined to find out what happened to the so-called "Nowhere Girls." Where did their mother go? Why did no one come forward to claim them? And where are they now? Little does Vega know that her investigation will reveal much more than she bargained for... Praise for Carmel Harrington: "This complex novel requires faultless plotting, and Harrington pulls it off with consummate ease" — Sunday Times "One of the greatest twists I've ever read" — Catherine Ryan Howard "An addictive, immersive, incredibly poignant page-turner" — Andrea Mara "Clever, compelling and compulsive, a read-until-the-early-hours rollercoaster" — Amanda Geard "A compelling, extremely tender page-turner" — Adele Parks

by R. B. Egan

€16.99

He's invited you in, but will you ever leave? After Cathy's boyfriend surprisingly ends things she is distraught. She also needs to move out of their flat and find a new place to live. When a friend tips her off about a room to rent it seems like her luck has suddenly changed. The house is in on one of the city's most sought-after streets and the live-in landlord, whose son has just left home, is charming and kind. Best of all, it's affordable. Cathy's invited to make herself at home. But there is one rule: she can never go into the garden. Everything else seems so perfect she doesn't think twice. But she'll soon realise the deal she has made is too good to be true... and now it's far too late... Praise for "The Landlord" ''Pace, action, intrigue, mystery, dark secrets, relatable characters and an intricately woven plot. I devoured it in one weekend... Fantastic' ' - Andrea Mara ''Engrossing, fast-paced and relentlessly tense - kicks off with a brilliant moral dilemma and never lets up' ' - T.M. Logan ''R.B. Egan is an exciting new voice in Irish crime fiction... with twist after twist that keeps you turning the pages. Brilliant, twisty fun!'' - Edel Coffey ''A tense, taut, pacy read' ' - Jane Corry

by Domhnall O'Donoghue

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Then On the outside, Connie had it all. A job she loves, tight-knit friends, a gorgeous Co. Meath cottage, a national rugby star son, a besotted admirer, a beautiful future daughter-in-law. Connie is beloved by all, except by herself. While on the outside she seems perfect, dark addictions rooted in past traumas threaten to unravel the glossy life she’s built . . . with deadly consequences. Now Upon her release from prison, Connie returns to the village she once called home. But as she tries to piece her life back together, new dangers lurk behind once-familiar corners.  How far is Connie willing to go for forgiveness?

by Rose Keating

€14.99

Oddbody is a collection of ten bold and unsettling short stories that confront themes of desire, fear, and shame—each one asking how far the bounds of the human form can be pushed, stretched, and subverted. A woman finds herself navigating a co-dependent relationship with a ghost. A waitress gives birth to an egg during her breakfast shift. A doctor puts his patient on a cleanse to "purify" her mind, body, and soul. Through playful yet provocative prose, Rose Keating traverses a realm both dreamlike and nightmarish, exposing—down to the bone—the absurdities and horrors of the feminine experience. Oddbody prods at societal norms, gleefully turns familiar tropes on their head, and announces Keating as an audacious new voice in Irish fiction. "Truth is stranger than fiction; this is stranger than both. Yet our tender, prickling, ungainly human condition beautifully shimmers from these stories the more surreal they get. A brilliant debut about our curious existence that would have been notable at any time in history, by an author we can expect to celebrate again." — DBC Pierre , Winner of the Booker Prize "A spectacular debut collection, full of humour, disgust, heart and weirdness. A surrealist romp, filled with brilliantly bizarre images of the uncanny. I loved this collection, in all its gory, funny glory. Keating’s ability to play with the surreal is enviable." — Jodie Matthews "Adult Swim absurdism meets Lynchian uncanny in Keating’s tales of transformation and transgression, in which the wry gets tangled up with the sincere. Oddbody is an oddly affecting antidote to middlebrow magical realism and all its trite allegories of modern identity. Keating’s glorious, genuine offerings are weirder, wilder, and far truer." — Tom Benn

by Sophie White

€9.49

Popular Fiction Book of the Year - An Post Irish Book Awards 2023 'Relatable, hilarious, insightful' LOUISE O'NEILL 'Extremely funny and refreshingly honest' MARIAN KEYES 'Unputdownable' IRISH TIMES 'Fantastic' IRISH INDEPENDENT 'A genuinely hilarious read that is also full of heart, grit, and real emotion' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT LEXI IS ON TOP OF THE WORLD The podcast she co-hosts with her best friend is going stratospheric. But will the success bring them closer, or drive them apart? JOANNE'S JUST HAD A BABY And her life now looks very different to the ones her child-free mates seem to be living. Does becoming a mum mean she has to change who she is? CLAIRE IS FEELING LEFT OUT Maybe she's being paranoid, but it feels like her childhood pals have set up a group chat without her. Is it time to show them what they're missing? Fate brings Claire, Joanne and Lexi together as they navigate the knotty, joyful and occasionally toxic swamp that is female friendship. But how will they each decide which friendships to fight for, and which to let go forever?

by Colum McCann

€15.99

A darkly epic novel about connection, disconnection and destruction - from the New York Times -bestselling, National Book Award-winning, Booker Prize-longlisted author of Let the Great World Spin **Named a 2025 book to look out for by the Observer , Financial Times , Irish Times and New European ** ' Urgent and utterly compelling' KEVIN BARRY 'One of our greatest storytellers' ELIF SHAFAK ' A powerfully realist novel of men at sea. It speaks of the brokenness of our time, the successful and unsuccessful attempts at repairs, and the vulnerability of our world' SALMAN RUSHDIE  Anthony Fennell, a journalist, is in pursuit of a story buried at the bottom of the sea: the network of tiny fibre-optic tubes that carry the world's information across the ocean floor - and what happens when they break. So he has travelled to Cape Town to board the George Lecointe , a cable repair vessel captained by Chief of Mission John Conway. Conway is a talented engineer and fearless freediver - and Fennell is quickly captivated by this mysterious, unnerving man and his beautiful partner, Zanele. As the boat embarks along the west coast of Africa, Fennell learns the rhythms of life at sea, and finds his place among the band of drifters who make up the crew. But as the mission falters, tensions simmer - and Conway is thrown into crisis. A terrible, violent tragedy is unfolding in the life he has left behind on land; and, trapped out at sea, it seems as if the vast expanse of the ocean is closing in. Then Conway disappears; and Fennell must set out to find him. As taut and propulsive as a thriller, and a timeless exploration of narrative and truth, Twist is the work of a master storyteller at the height of his powers. 'Electrifying, propulsive ... A masterful exploration of the elemental forces at work just below the surface of all our lives' COLIN WALSH, author of Kala