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Extract: The House of Cross by James Patterson

This entry was posted on 01 November 2024.

In the thirty-second thriller of James Patterson’s Alex Cross series,
Detective Alex Cross faces his most personal and perilous case yet.
A ruthless serial killer is targeting America’s top legal minds, and as
Cross is drawn deeper into the investigation, his wife Bree and best
friend John Sampson vanish. Now, he has only three priorities: find
Bree and John, escape from a web of deadly threats, and survive
long enough to confront a killer who strikes close to home. As the

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Nick Harkaway on Espionage, Legacy, and Writing His Father’s Cold War Universe

This entry was posted on 15 October 2024.

Nick Harkaway steps into the legacy of his father, the renowned John
le Carré, with his latest novel
Karla’s Choice. Known for his inventive,
speculative thrillers, Harkaway deftly balances homage with innovation,
drawing readers into a Cold War espionage story while maintaining his
unique voice. In this candid interview, Harkaway reflects on continuing

Scoop a Fiction Sundae

This entry was posted on 15 October 2024.

Boy, do we have some irresistible literary treats for you! We celebrate the
vibrant stories that challenge the status quo and ignite change. From the
brilliant chemist Elizabeth Zott, who disrupts the 1960s cooking scene while
empowering women to redefine their lives in
Lessons in Chemistry, to the
heart-wrenching saga of forbidden love and family secrets in
Cutting for

Extract: Playground by Richard Powers

This entry was posted on 15 October 2024.

Longlisted for the 2024 Booker Prize, this powerful novel from Pulitzer Prize-winner Richard Powers (The Overstory, Bewilderment) follows Rafi and Todd, polar opposites who bond over a board game at an elite school. Their lives diverge—Rafi pursues literature, while Todd’s AI breakthrough reshapes humanity's future. Meanwhile, Evie and Ina's paths converge on the island of Makatea, where a plan to create floating cities sparks deep questions about technology, the environment, and human destiny.

Extract: The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins

This entry was posted on 15 October 2024.

From the global No.1 bestselling author of The Girl on the Train comes
a gripping new thriller. On the isolated island of Eris, reachable only
twelve hours a day, Grace lives in solitude. The island was once home
to Vanessa, a famous artist whose unfaithful husband vanished twenty
years ago. When a startling discovery is made in a London art gallery,
a visitor arrives, and Eris's long-buried secrets begin to surface.

Extract: Gabriel’s Moon by William Boyd

This entry was posted on 15 October 2024.

In this thrilling novel, Britain’s greatest storyteller takes you to sixties
London, where Gabriel Dax, a travel writer haunted by memories of
his childhood home in flames, is drawn into the world of espionage.
When offered the chance to interview a political figure, Gabriel is
unwittingly pulled into a web of deception. Under the influence of Faith
Green, a mysterious MI6 handler, he becomes her spy, entangled in

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