Author:A. A. Dhand
A detective rings the doorbell in the middle of the night.
He wants to ask Jack Baxi some questions. Jack fears the police have come to arrest him. But things quickly take a darker, more violent turn.
He isn't here to solve a crime.
Because soon Jack is tortured and left for dead, with a young woman he's never met before.
He's here to commit a murder.
Now, running for their lives, Jack and Aisha set out on a perilous journey from Bradford to Delhi to expose a dangerous organisation - and to save the lives of the people they love...
'A fireball of an opening chapter and it just gets better and better. A A Dhand is a gifted writer, and you should run, RUN, to buy The Blood Divide.' Steve Cavanagh, bestselling author of THIRTEEN
'Another thrilling page-turner from A. A. Dhand [...] This might be his best yet' Alex Caan, author of CUT TO THE BONE
'Intense, gripping and impactful' James Delargy, author of 55 and VANISHED
'An adrenaline-filled ride' Ajay Chowdhury, author of THE WAITER
'Opens with a bang and continues with a thrill-a-minute adventure . . . A. A. Dhand knows how to keep me up into the early hours' Vaseem Khan, author of MIDNIGHT AT MALABAR HOUSE
'I doubt I'll read a better thriller this year' M. W. Craven, author of THE CURATOR
EVERYONE IS RAVING ABOUT THE BLOOD DIVIDE:
***** 'One of the best books I've read in ages'
***** 'An outstanding, nail-biting thriller that packs a punch'
***** 'Full of action, betrayal and friendship - a must-read for any mystery/thriller fan'
A. A. Dhand has made a reputation for fast paced police procedurals that keep the pages turning. In his latest standalone offering, he stays true to form with a plot that fairly zips along. The book opens with a bang and continues with a thrill-a-minute adventure that moves from Britain to the dark underbelly of India. As Jack and Aisha search for the truth, secrets emerge from the shadows of India's past. This man knows how to keep me up into the early hours. Relentlessly thrilling!
Another thrilling page turner from A. A. Dhand. The Blood Divide deals with one of the most heartbreaking periods of history in a sensitive way, without letting the pace or action suffer. This might be his best yet!
—— Alex Caan, author of CUT TO THE BONEIntense, gripping and impactful - The Blood Divide will be one of my favourite books of the year. I loved it.
—— James Delargy, author of 55 and VANISHEDThe Blood Divide was an adrenaline-filled ride which took me from Bradford to Delhi to the Pakistan border, with unexpected twists and turns building to a touching climax.
—— Ajay Chowdhury, author of THE WAITERA fast-paced, powerful, eye-opening novel.
—— Literary ReviewI doubt I'll read a better thriller this year.
—— M. W. Craven, author of THE CURATORA cracking thriller [...] Dhand moves into the premier league of the thriller world with this propulsive and bloody page-turner.
—— Crime TimeA fireball of an opening chapter and it just gets better and better. A A Dhand is a gifted writer, and you should run, RUN, to buy The Blood Divide.
—— Steve Cavanagh, author of THIRTEENAnother scorcher from brilliant writer Kate Riordan. Written in an urgent, breathless style with a fascinating structure, Italy is evoked in all its sultry beauty, while drama throbs and secrets surface. A quintessential summer read
—— Becca MascullIf you enjoyed Kate Riordan's South of France set novel The Heatwave, then you're guaranteed to love Summer Fever , which transports readers to a crumbling villa in the Italian countryside . . . Full of forbidden desire and dark secrets, this sultry psychological thriller pulses with suspense and simmering tension
—— CultureflyA creeping, dreamlike drama unravelling in the perfect setting, Summer Fever reminds me why Kate Riordan is one of my favourite suspense writers
—— Anna BaileyIntimate, intense and utterly addictive, Summer Fever is a rare treat of a novel, combining elegant writing with astute psychology and a thrilling plot. Riordan excels in drawing us close and keeping us there, witness to her characters' simmering desires and hidden betrayals, as secrets from the past begin to creep through the walls of Villa Luna Rossa. I enjoyed every minute of this beautiful story. Days after finishing it, I'm still shaking off the spell.
—— Emma StonexAn emotionally rich and keenly observed novel, full of astute observations on desire and disappointment. Summer Fever is utterly compelling and transporting, with a delicious sense of ever-building unease. I loved it
—— Emylia HallSultry, seductive and unsettlingly honest, Summer Fever explores the lies that we tell ourselves, the truths that desire blinds us to, and the bonds of friendship that can reveal them all
—— Claire McGlassonThis is the perfect summer read. The tension sizzles off the pages, and the sense of foreboding and danger never lets up. I devoured this feverishly, well into the early hours, wishing I was basking in the Mediterranean sun. Sexy, moreish... dazzlingly good
—— Jack JordanBeautifully written, totally immersive, the believable characters and stunning but menacing setting will keep you reading way after lights out
—— Katie FfordeA scorching portrait of obsessive lust and a marriage in danger, in a setting that is both beautiful and hostile. I love Kate Riordan's sharp insight into the nuances of the relationships between the four protagonists, as their moods shift and the tension rises. She creates such a detailed, immersive world, you can feel the simmering heat and repressed passion in your bones. Summer Fever is a totally addictive, moreish summer treat, like a long, cool Aperol Spritz on a sweltering day
—— Gill PaulSummer Fever steams with longing and menace, and takes us on one woman's dangerous, suspense-filled journey towards self-discovery. Kate Riordan's magnificent prose dazzles with astute observations on the psychology of female desire, even as we hold our breath
—— Jane BaileyYou can practically feel the heat coming off the pages; the simmering tension in this novel is almost unbearable yet absolutely delicious. I loved it
—— Jackie KablerPraise for Kate Riordan
—— :A sultry, gorgeously written and hugely atmospheric thriller with a dark, compelling mystery at its heart
—— Lucy FoleySultry, atmospheric and unsettling - a book to lose yourself in this summer
—— Erin KellyA tense psychological drama...terrific summer escapism
—— Daily MailEvocative, compelling, intoxicating. I loved it
—— Tammy CohenThis red-hot book will have you gripped
—— SunPacked with cherishable details and intriguingly ambivalent about the role of the Secret Intelligence Service, John le Carré's last novel brings his career to a close in fine style
A very fine finale . . . for writing of subtlety, cadence and strength, with a special aptitude for the revealing particular, [le Carré] is virtually unequalled . . . Time and again, le Carré was able to weave an entrancing, haunting world of his own, a feat repeated in Silverview. There are few writers to match him, and fewer who are still alive
—— SpectatorIn his trademark lucid prose, le Carré sets the scene for an atmospheric tale of betrayal, deceit and secret service malpractice . . . John le Carré, one of the great analysts of the contemporary scene, has left us a minor masterpiece of secrets and lies in spy land
—— Evening StandardA winner with fans of the master spy-writer
—— OldieA piercing portrait of moral ambivalence
—— iIt is classic le Carré . . . If this is the quality le Carré was producing in the last years of his life, we can be certain there are further posthumous delights coming our way
—— HeraldI gobbled up Silverview . . . Here le Carré is on more familiar territory - what was once known as Mitteleuropa, with its shape-shifting double agents, scarred idealists on the prowl for lost causes
—— SpectatorIt has often been said that le Carré is a novelist, not a mere thriller writer. Yet the thing is that, for all his protests that his creations were always more fictional than credited, what he excels at is giving us a plausible peek into the spy's world
—— The Times[Le Carré's] prose is as quietly impressive as ever and it's a thoroughly enjoyable read. It makes for bittersweet reading - the final work of a master, on fine form
—— Daily ExpressPromises to be filled with intrigue, surprises and timely meditations on the relationship between individuals and nations
—— iOne of the great moral writers of recent times
—— MetroFirst-rate prose and a fascinating plot . . . a fitting coda to a remarkable career
—— Publishers WeeklyExpertly Plotted
—— GuardianPulls you into the heart of its story, while celebrating redemption, rehabilitation and the good in people. All set to the backdrop of a truly fascinating slice of history
—— Phase Eight Book ClubHistorical events and characters are cleverly blended into a thought-provoking tale
—— CandisAdams disguises a social-history lesson on women's rights as a gripping period drama
—— CosmopolitanMindblowingly brilliant, it's a cracker - everyone should preorder IMMEDIATELY
—— Lisa HallWrong Place Wrong Time is an astonishingly accomplished psychological thriller that pinpoints the ferocious love between mother and son, and the lengths we go to for that love. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. I was entertained, but more than that: I was moved
—— Laura Jane WilliamsWrong Place, Wrong Time is an intricately plotted, highly original thriller full of heart, layers and jaw-dropping twists. Gillian McAllister is one of the finest suspense writers in the market today and this outstanding novel deserves every success
—— Phoebe MorganThe most inventive thriller of the year
—— Daily ExpressThe next I Let You Go, the next Gone Girl, the next Girl on the Train . . . Wrong Place, Wrong Time will be a huge hit, deservedly so
—— Sarah Turner, Costa Book Awards JudgeAmbitious, menacing and shocking - a brilliant concept and her best book yet
—— Woman & Home, 'BOOK CLUB AWARDS'McAllister pulls off this adventure with aplomb. Tightly plotted. Couldn't put it down . . . Don't miss it
—— GuardianWrong Place Wrong Time contains layers of intrigue and secrecy . . . You'll turn each page of Jen's story, eager to find out - as she did - what secrets have been hiding in plain sight all along. You'll recommend this book to everyone you know
—— HeraldMasterfully crafted in every way, this novel races along-backward-for a reading experience so intriguing and immersive that you'll only pause to wonder how McAllister has done it. An original and emotional thriller that nails the tender moments of a mother's love as much as the big, impressive twists. A total stand-out and great fun to read-I loved it
—— Ashley Audrain, New York Times bestselling author of THE PUSHWRONG PLACE, WRONG TIME is the spellbinding story of a mother going back in time to try to prevent her son from committing a murder. Masterfully plotted and wholly original, McAllister keeps the surprises coming until the very last page, with an ending as satisfying as it is haunting.
—— Stephanie WrobelPage-turning time-loop thriller . . . An intelligent puzzle full of heart and good sense
—— Guardian, '50 hottest new books for a great escape'It's extraordinary, just One of Those Books. She's carved through time, and created something three dimensional. It's like peering into the interior of a beautiful twisty shell. I absolutely loved it.
—— Eve ChaseClever, original, and so addictive it should come with a warning. I loved it!
—— Alice FeeneyGillian McAllister takes detective fiction in a new direction with this novel. Convincingly portrayed, and the criminal plot is cleverly designed
—— Literary ReviewTense . . . an affecting portrayal of a family careening toward crisis. [A] twisty book by a writer with a fine grasp of the subtleties of familial dysfunction. Unexpectedly tender
—— New York TimesThis book is clever, clever, clever. Tightly plotted with a great cast of characters and tension in every line, I lived it and loved it
—— Fiona BartonA super-clever, belter of a book that will stay with you long after you finish it
—— SunWrong Place, Wrong Time is a mind-bending, time-twisting knockout of a book. Genius plotting and pacing easily make this one of my favourite reads this year. Gillian McAllister is a rare talent
—— Samantha DowningOnce I started reading I whizzed through the book in a couple of sittings. Such deft crafting! It would make great TV
—— Clare ChambersThis unique, riveting novel is best described as Groundhog Day meets crime drama
—— Yours MagazineA game-changer. What an amazing book
—— Phil Williams , Times RadioBrilliant. A genre defining book. So clever. It's going to be huge
—— Hannah Beckerman , Times RadioChannels Groundhog Day with an endlessly replayed murder, as a woman's unassuming son kills a stranger - over and over again. The familiar plot motif is given an unguessable reset, and McAllister ensures that characterisation is as central to the novel's success as the plotting
—— Financial TimesIt's terrific. It's ingenious. A GREAT concept
—— David KoeppFull of originality, this is a memorable thriller that will stay with readers long after the last page
—— The Upcoming