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1st Case
James Patterson

A young tech genius is thrown in at the deep end on her first case with the FBI in a gripping new stand-alone from the world's bestselling thriller writer

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The Shadow Friend
Alex North

One friend died. One friend disappeared. You can't run forever... The new irresistibly creepy thriller from the author of THE WHISPER MAN

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The Tally Stick
Carl Nixon

A gripping new novel from one of our leading writers.

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Ponder whether one life is worth more than another with Fiona McIntosh's latest thriller.

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This heart-stopping thriller set on the rugged coast of Tasmania is an excellent choice for book club.

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The bestselling author discusses tapping back into Jack's world, twisty-turny stories and her favourite crime dramas.

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Track down your reading group to discuss Candice Fox's latest thriller.

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A classic whodunit for the most perceptive reading groups.

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The bestselling author on thrilling reads and the things that scare her.

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Find out what scares #1 New York Times bestselling author Candice Fox.