Francis is firmly in the saddle and leaving the opposition standing

Francis writing at his best

As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing

Hammond Innes deals magnificently with disaster

A master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer . . . John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field

What a joy that these timeless and treasured novels are available again

There’s only one thing as good as reading a John D. MacDonald novel: reading it again . . . He is the all-time master of the American mystery novel

Beguiling as ever... An absolute treat

Cockroaches will thrill Harry Hole addicts. It's classic fast-paced, edge-of-the-seat style

Shows how far Nesbo has honed his skills

It’s fun to see Nesbo finding his feet with Hole… and he weaves a large cast and a complex plot into a satisfying plunge into a filthy south-east Asian underbelly, ripe to bursting with corruption, exploitation and cruelty

Avoiding a scandal is supposed to be Hole’s first priority but, of course, our favourite dyspeptic detective discovers more than anyone bargained for

Another gem from the Norwegian author

What really makes the novel work is the fact that the picturesque seediness of Bangkok and Thailand turn out to be Harry Hole's natural element, despite its very non-Norwegian setting

One of Nesbo’s most accomplished novels

As beguiling as ever… An absolute treat

The complex narrative and large dramatis personae are handled with steely authority, but what really makes the novel work is the fact that the picturesque seediness of Bangkok and Thailand turn out to be Harry Hole's natural element

This is an astonishingly assured debut, and a thoroughly absorbing book which will keep you gripped to the very end. Set aside a whole block of time to read it, because you won’t want to put it down

Warning: don’t read this psychological thriller late at night

It’s a gripping page-turner

A thoughtful, profoundly unnerving psychological thriller

A huge page-turner. This is the perfect beach read, absolutely gripping and with a pacey storyline that’s guaranteed to see you racing to the final page within days

This is a rare thriller that manages to be thoughtful and frantically compelling

I found it hard to put down, with several ingenious twists

This is the perfect beach read, absolutely gripping and with a pacey storyline that’s guaranteed to see you racing to the final page within days

Absolutely loved The Never List. Absorbing, innovative and thought provoking. Great read too! Fantastic new voice in fiction

If you’re looking for an edge-of-your-seat thriller, then this one is sure to suit