The last few weeks have been a fantastic time for forthcoming titles receiving all manner of endorsements from fellow authors and publications. Allow us to take you through them, and if you fancy pre-ordering any of the titles mentioned, simply click on them!
| "The Justice of Kings is a brilliant book 1, with intrigue, excellent character arcs, a brutal magic system, and a story I just could not put down ... needs to be in every dark fantasy fan’s TBR pile for 2022." Grimdark Magazine "Murder mystery meets grimdark political fantasy in this first of a trilogy ... An intriguingly dark (and realistically depressing) deconstruction of a beloved mystery trope." Kirkus Reviews "Sherlock Holmes with swords and magic. Bloody marvellous and a real page turner." Mike Shackle |  |
"A gritty, gripping tale of a young man searching for meaning in a life that's far from ordinary."
Malcolm Duffy
"Emotionally complex, dark and clever - a very unexpected, thoughtful and original book. I can honestly think of no other YA book quite like it."
Gina Blaxill
"Staggeringly good, this richly complex novel by James Goodhand is as accomplished and engrossing as his debut ... Page-turning and compelling, Goodhand deftly handles a narrative that seems to be moving inexorably towards some terribly disaster ... In tears and awe by the final pages, James Goodhand had me hanging on every word. I loved it!"
Louisa Reid
Malcolm Duffy
"Emotionally complex, dark and clever - a very unexpected, thoughtful and original book. I can honestly think of no other YA book quite like it."
Gina Blaxill
"Staggeringly good, this richly complex novel by James Goodhand is as accomplished and engrossing as his debut ... Page-turning and compelling, Goodhand deftly handles a narrative that seems to be moving inexorably towards some terribly disaster ... In tears and awe by the final pages, James Goodhand had me hanging on every word. I loved it!"
Louisa Reid
| "The House at Helygen is a chilling, unforgettable, historical drama with as many twists and turns as the leading estate has corridors. A beautiful and brutal illustration of family decay that had me second guessing all of my suspicions until the very end. Block out a day in your calendar for this one because you won’t be able to put it down!" Karin Nordin "[A] haunting and emotional read, one that had me thinking over the characters for days afterwards." Lisa Hall "It's got everything going in a historical fiction drama." Clare Whitfield |  |
"Full of atmosphere, Return to Blackwater House builds and builds to its shocking climax. I could not predict the twists and turns in the slightest, but everything comes together in a satisfying conclusion. Claustrophobic, emotional, suspenseful and packed full of twists, I really enjoyed this fantastic thriller!"
Sarah A. Denzil
"Every womxn should read this. On the surface it's a beautifully-written, haunting and intriguing psychological thriller. Dive deeper and it is about sisterhood in all its aspects. I knew from that incredible opening that I was going to love it."
Barbara Copperthwaite
"Return To Blackwater House will keep you up far too late at night...prepare to be twisted and turned as you desperately keep reading to find out what happens next!"
Sarah Lawton
"I loved this atmospheric, emotionally-charged novel about the secrets within families and the pull of the past. I wanted to savour the characters and the vivid Cornish setting at the same time as being desperate to turn the pages to find out the answer to the mystery! A dark, compelling, moving read from start to finish."
Helen Cooper
"I cannot stop thinking about this book, from the moment I started reading it the characters occupied my thoughts and I found myself wondering what secrets they held and what was about to be revealed. Return to Blackwater House treats the reader to deeply drawn characters, a wild and atmospheric setting, and the perfect blend of a slow burn suspense and page-turning thriller."
S. V. Leonard
"I tore through this dark, twisty thriller that dripped with menace from page one and built to a shocking yet satisfying climax. A must read for 2022."
Sophie Flynn
Sarah A. Denzil
"Every womxn should read this. On the surface it's a beautifully-written, haunting and intriguing psychological thriller. Dive deeper and it is about sisterhood in all its aspects. I knew from that incredible opening that I was going to love it."
Barbara Copperthwaite
"Return To Blackwater House will keep you up far too late at night...prepare to be twisted and turned as you desperately keep reading to find out what happens next!"
Sarah Lawton
"I loved this atmospheric, emotionally-charged novel about the secrets within families and the pull of the past. I wanted to savour the characters and the vivid Cornish setting at the same time as being desperate to turn the pages to find out the answer to the mystery! A dark, compelling, moving read from start to finish."
Helen Cooper
"I cannot stop thinking about this book, from the moment I started reading it the characters occupied my thoughts and I found myself wondering what secrets they held and what was about to be revealed. Return to Blackwater House treats the reader to deeply drawn characters, a wild and atmospheric setting, and the perfect blend of a slow burn suspense and page-turning thriller."
S. V. Leonard
"I tore through this dark, twisty thriller that dripped with menace from page one and built to a shocking yet satisfying climax. A must read for 2022."
Sophie Flynn
| Marina Palmer's forthcoming crime thriller, The Russian Doll, was selected in Woman's Best Books of the Week. When Ruth's caught up in a terrorist bomb blast, her life changes forever. Not only is she traumatised, but she gets a surprising job offer - from Russian billionaire Elena, and her husband Yuri. Initially impressed with gifts from her new employers, Ruth slowly realises that her new job is not what it seems. Soon she must decide where her loyalties lie... |  |
 | Out on the 20th January, Sarah Bonner's debut novel, Her Perfect Twin was selected by Red magazine as one of the 10 new books for this month: "This is as twisty and twisted a thriller as anyone could ever want. The surprises and the suspense just keep on coming." |
| The most recent psychological thriller from Carys Jones, We Are All Liars, was included in Woman's Own's most recent Book Club: Who can you trust when everyone is a liar? A group of five lifelong friends have a reunion in a remote Scottish cabin, hoping to rekindle their increasingly fragile relationships. They're each hiding something, harmless fibs that have ballooned into terrible secrets. When one of the girls is found dead after a snowstorm, a life-or-death race begins to escape the mountain - and each other. A sinister psychological thriller about toxic friendships. |  |
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Congratulations to Jo Thomas, who has seen two of her titles, Celebrations at the Chateau and The Honey Farm on the Hill, sold to Swedish publishers, Polaris.
The cover for Becca Day's debut novel, The Girl Beyond the Gate (Embla Books, March 2022) has been revealed:
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Welcome to Kensington Grove, the safest place to call home...
Jodie Madison can't think of a better place for a fresh start than the exclusive, gated community of The Grove. But from the moment she passes through the wrought iron gates, she starts to suspect she's made a mistake.
Despite her vow to keep apart from the other residents, Jodie can't help but feel drawn to her unnerving neighbour, Norah Williams, and terminally ill daughter, Lacey. Jodie knows she should stay away, but something draws her in.
When a murder shocks The Grove, Jodie vows to do everything in her power to save Lacey from her mother. But as more secrets emerge from Norah's shadowy past, Jodie is faced with the unthinkable - Norah's not so different to herself, and neither woman is innocent.
The past won't stay hidden forever. And The Grove will be an unforgiving witness.
Jodie Madison can't think of a better place for a fresh start than the exclusive, gated community of The Grove. But from the moment she passes through the wrought iron gates, she starts to suspect she's made a mistake.
Despite her vow to keep apart from the other residents, Jodie can't help but feel drawn to her unnerving neighbour, Norah Williams, and terminally ill daughter, Lacey. Jodie knows she should stay away, but something draws her in.
When a murder shocks The Grove, Jodie vows to do everything in her power to save Lacey from her mother. But as more secrets emerge from Norah's shadowy past, Jodie is faced with the unthinkable - Norah's not so different to herself, and neither woman is innocent.
The past won't stay hidden forever. And The Grove will be an unforgiving witness.
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