'[It} confirms Eco as an outstanding writer of philosophy dressed as fiction'

'Eco does something rare: he makes ideas moving'

Rendell's mastery of the short story is unsurpassed.

Ruth Rendell, like all the great creators of crime fiction, keeps her pact with the reader. There’s a murder mystery, there are clues, there is a solution. It’s a very satisfying read

Here are the fears that haunt us, the nightmarish urban myths of our time... One of the most remarkable talents writing today

Chief Inspector Wexford is Rendell’s most enduring and best creation

Aficionados of the horror-suspense genre can start breathing again, but only for a minute. Author Scott Smith has returned with a new shocker ....The action is swift and the suspense is positively unflinching ...Smith's nail-biting tension is a pleasure all its own.

A classic horror story, told with mounting detail. Smith spins it out relentlessly, piling chill on chill on chill ....what happens, and needless to say it's not good, is something readers will read page after flapping page to discover.

Chris Kuzneski is a remarkable new writer, who completely understands what makes for a good story: action, sex suspense, humour, and great characters

A story that is told well and Mr Grisham keeps the pages flipping. Pefectly enjoyable read.

An engrossing look at the US legal system

Grisham's novel starts at a cracking pace, he produces a compelling finale.