Listly by Laura Robson
A list of books on my kindle that I haven't read yet!
Praise for DIVERGENT: "The next big thing." (Rolling Stone ) "If you like Hunger Games & Twilight, then get stoked for DIVERGENT! Trust us on this-this baby is going to blow up BIG! And if you chose to remain factionless, then you're gonna be one lonely soul."
When DEATH is your only hope... Ascension Day is the most exciting and compelling death-row thriller since The Shawshank Redemption ** NOTE ** Ascension Day #1 is part of a two-book set. Book #1 has a build up of characters and events with some issues resolved and ends on a cliffhanger.
When DEATH is your only hope... Ascension Day is the most exciting and compelling death-row thriller since The Shawshank Redemption Ascension Day #2 is part of a two-book set. Book #1 is approx 235 pages and Book #2 340 pages. Both parts #1 and #2 are available on Kindle.
"* "Funny, dark, and sexy. One of my favourite books... Cassie's writing makes my toes curl with envy." Holly Black, author of The Spiderwick Chronicles" This urban-fantasy series opener spices its fight against evil with sexual tension.
Avid hunter Jake Crosby is thrilled that his nine-year-old daughter Katy shares his love of the outdoors. His wife, Morgan, on the other hand, does not, which means Jake and Katy enjoy an abundance of hunting, fishing, and camping trips together.
'Fans of Dan Brown will love this thrilling adventure.'Closer 'Establishes Scott Mariani as an author to watch.'M.J. Rose, international bestselling author of The Reincarnationist 'Packed with dark intrigue, danger around every corner, bullets flying, sexual tension, and an endless assault of nasty villains bent on stopping ex-SAS Ben Hope ...
"A terrific lead character, terrific suspense, terrific twists...a completely convincing debut." (Lee Child) "A taut, striking debut. Mystery fiction has a new name to watch." (John Connolly) "An impressive and arresting thriller." (Publishers Weekly)"
'Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried... There's no stopping his imagination.' (New York Times Book Review)
Det. Roland March is a homicide cop on his way out. But when he's the only one at a crime scene to find evidence of a missing female victim, he's given one last chance to prove himself. Before he can crack the case, he's transferred to a new one that has grabbed the spotlight--the disappearance of a famous Houston evangelist's teen daughter.
"A non-stop thrill ride - a provocative suspense novel that has you rooting for the characters every step of the way." - Harlan Coben"
Menacing and insidious, this is a great novel. --R J ElloryAn exciting debut from a very promising new talent. --Paul JohnsonA fast-paced gritty tale guaranteed to have you hooked from beginning to end. --Cambridgeshire Pride
The Colour of Magic is Terry Pratchett's maiden voyage through the bizarre land of Discworld. His entertaining and witty series has grown to more than 20 books, and this is where it all starts--with the tourist Twoflower and his hapless wizard guide, Rincewind ("All wizards get like that... it's the quicksilver fumes.
'Intelligent, complex, with a gripping plot and deeply intriguing characters. The author's early death is a great loss' Philip Pullman, Guardian. 'As vivid as bloodstains on snow' Lee Child. 'What a cracking novel! I haven't read such a stunning thriller debut for years. Brilliantly written and totally gripping' Minette Walters.
An impressive example of what's now called `Scottish noir'... a hit on the Kindle charts before its release in hard cover, it's the start of a Brodie series, and if its successors are as good we might just have found a new Ian Rankin. --Daily Mail
In Karen Rose's new novel, Have You Seen Her?, a serial killer has his sights set on cheerleaders in a small town in North Carolina. The girls, abducted from their beds, have something in common apart from their cheerleading duties - they each have long dark hair.
'As tough as British thrillers get . . . gripping' Irish Independent on HARD LANDING 'As high-tech and as world-class as the thriller genre gets' --Express on Sunday on THE BOMBMAKER
A Q&A with Kyle MillsQuestion: The Immortalists is the story of a billionaire's desire to stop aging. What was your inspiration for this unique take on the age-old fountain of youth tale? Kyle Mills: The myth of the fountain of youth is one of the oldest and most widespread in history, with writing on the subject dating back before Christ.
When sixteen-year-old Hannah Sheraton is arrested for the murder of her stepgrandfather, the chief justice of the California Supreme court, her distraught mother turns to her old college roommate, Josie Baylor-Bates, for help. Josie, once a hot-shot criminal defense attorney, left the fast track behind for a small practice in Hermosa Beach, California.
Praise for Fallen Idols:'Fallen Idols has been hailed as a stunning debut'.The Blackpool Gazette'Fallen Idols...has all the hallmarks of a great read for crime-thriller fans with celebrity killings, conspiracies, revenge and even a hint of romance'.The Weekly News'...
'An accomplished, disturbing debut 'Peter Gutteridge, The Observer 'Lullaby is a powerful and sensitive treatment of every parent's worst nightmare.'Laura Wilson, The Guardian 'A confident debut...written with panache'Cath Staincliffe, Tangled Web.com "I read a lot of books, but I can't remember the last time I was so involved in one...Why aren't more thrillers so...thrilling?''MyShelf.com 'Totally absorbing'.Closer Magazine 'Author's debut thriller...is proving a hit with the public'.South London Press
Angel, sold into prostitution as a child, survives by keeping her hatred for men alive. Then she meets Michael Hosea who loves her unconditionally. Day by day, he defies Angel's every bitter expectation until, despite her resistance, her heart begins to thaw. But with her unexpected softening come overwhelming feelings of unworthiness and fear.
well-engineered tension, fully fleshed characters and an easy story-telling knack mark Box out as a great talent for the future. -- The Guardian, 25 January 2003
"When I started reading Reunion I was shocked by the quality of writing. Natural dialogue, good flow, interesting story, and efficient prose--it's all in there. This book draws you in and doesn't let go." ~ Neal Hock, Bookhound's DenA #1 Bestselling Kindle Supernatural Thriller.Nominated BEST THRILLER & HARVEY AWARD: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Book.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind meets Inception --GuardianA taut psychological thriller set against the backdrop of modern Berlin --The TimesDazzling --Sunday Times