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Treadstone Exile

Former Treadstone Operative Adam Hayes finds himself at the center of a web of warring factions and high-level secrets in the second novel in the Treadstone series, the newest addition to the Robert Ludlum universe.

The Frenchman

A gripping debut thriller based on the real-life experiences of a former French intelligence operative

GOOD TURN

Police corruption, an investigation that ends in tragedy and the mystery of a little girl’s silence – three unconnected events that will prove to be linked by one small town.

Where the Truth Lies

When investigative journalist Chrissie O’Brian lands a senior job at The Argus, she is desperate to escape the nightmares of her past.
A face-off on the waterfront between the unions and big business is just the kind of story to get her career back on track.

The Memory Wood

Elijah has lived in the Memory Wood for as long as he can remember. It’s the only home he’s ever known.

Elissa has only just arrived. And she’ll do everything she can to escape.

Knife

KNIFE is the brand-new Harry Hole thriller from Jo Nesbo where Harry will come face to face with a deadly foe
**SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER**

Wimmera

Mark Brandi

Brandi’s Wimmera is a engrossing debut about a small town and its big secrets.

The Dry

Jane Harper

Soon to be a major motion picture starring Eric Bana, the international bestseller The Dry is a stunning debut novel about a farming community and the mysterious death of the Hadler family.

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