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The Vinyl Detective: Low Action (Vinyl Detective 5) Erik Make Loud, semi-retired god of rock guitar and local poseur, has got himself a new girlfriend. Helene Hilditch, formerly known as Howlin'...

The Vinyl Detective is back in his seventh adventure, this time delving into the world of electronic dance music. Expect a mix of laughs, music, and feline friends as he navigates the complex web of...

The Vinyl Detective - Attack and Decay (Vinyl Detective 6) In this sixth adventure, the Vinyl Detective is drawn into a world of death metal, where he must use his unique skills to track down a...

Donald Swanson's remarkable life and career spanned over four decades, from his early days as a City clerk to his retirement as Superintendent of the Criminal Investigation Department. His most...

Taken While She Slept is a heart-pounding detective thriller that follows Detective April Fisher as she races against time to find a young girl who has been kidnapped. A harrowing and suspenseful...

Cosmic Detective is a gripping science fiction mystery that delves into the darker side of the universe. When a god is murdered, a detective must navigate a complex web of intrigue to prevent the...

A Case with a Bang is the final book in a series of funny detective stories for early readers. In this book, two determinedly fair police, a retired toad and a mouse, solve a mystery and stop to eat...

The Detention Detectives: Murder by Mistake Lis Jardine's latest mystery is here. When another murder takes place at Gran's, Lydia leads the investigation as a school reporter. But she soon discovers...

The Detention Detectives by Lis Jardine is a fresh new take on the murder mystery genre. When a body turns up at Hanbridge High, three unlikely friends - Jonno, Lydia and Daniel - find themselves...

The DNA Detectives The Stone Age Mystery by Hartley When Annabelle and Harry swap their library books, they trigger a loud noise and the ground begins to shake. The school corridor feels like it's...

The Vinyl Detective is a man on the brink of financial disaster, with cat biscuits running low and a mysterious client offering a substantial sum for his expertise. A rare and priceless jazz record...

Anisha's family holiday turns into an investigative mission when the holiday-park mascot is vandalised. The Mistrys are off on holiday, in the fifth hilarious mystery in the Anisha, Accidental...

Alexander McCall Smith's Detective Varg series continues with this gripping novel. As spring arrives in Sweden, Detective Ulf Varg faces a new challenge: a case that requires him to confront his own...

The Detective Dog is a fast-paced celebration of books, reading, libraries, and the special bond between a little boy and his dog. Detective Dog Nell is a dog with a keen sense of smell, known for...

Rachel Cooke's Kitchen Person is a candid and engaging exploration of her relationship with food, from her childhood in Sheffield to her experiences as a journalist and food writer. This collection...

The Elemental Detectives is a beautifully written fantasy adventure that brings magic to life in a re-imagined London. Patrice Lawrence's vivid world-building sparks the imagination, transporting...

Nell the Detective is on the case when the school's books go missing. With her amazing sense of smell, she's the perfect dog to sniff out the culprit.Join Nell as she uses her talents to solve the...

Discover the art of metal detecting with The Metal Detecting Bible. This comprehensive guide is packed with expert tips, tricks, and insider secrets to help you become a skilled treasure hunter. From...

School's Cancelled by Serena Patel is a story about a science fair project gone wrong. When a super-erupting volcano explodes, flooding the corridors, school is cancelled. But was the project a...

A Guide to Metal Detecting by Graeme Rushton offers practical advice and guidance for anyone interested in metal detecting. This comprehensive guide covers all aspects of the hobby, from choosing the...

Connor and Ethan are in for an intergalactic mystery when Starville, their space station home, is overrun with cosmic chaos. Boys have grown extra heads, dogs have three tails, and even aliens who...

Dotty Detective by Clara Vulliamy is a story about a young girl who loves solving puzzles and running fast. With the help of her trusty sidekick, she sets out to uncover the truth behind a mystery at...

The Savage Detectives, translated by Natasha Wimmer, is a remarkable novel about two men on the run, driven by a quest to track down a vanished poet. Spanning twenty years, their journey weaves...

Emil and the Detectives by Erich Kästner is a thrilling tale of mystery and adventure. When Emil boards the train alone, he's not sure what to expect - especially from his suspicious fellow passenger...

When an infant goes missing, Detective Sergeant Kate Miles is drawn into a high-profile and emotionally fraught case. Was the baby taken by an unknown abductor or is the answer closer to home?As Kate...

The Blitz Detective: A Wartime Murder Mystery The sun shines brightly on a London day, but the tranquility is short-lived as the air-raid sirens pierce the air, signaling the start of the Blitz...

The Kamogawa Food Detectives is a heartwarming tale of food, family, and forgotten memories. In a small restaurant in Kyoto, a father-daughter duo use their culinary skills to recreate dishes from...

A stunning detective story from Carol Adlam, winner of the World Illustration Award. This reimagining of a nineteenth-century Russian crime thriller is presented in a unique and captivating visual...

The Secret Detectives by Ella Risbridger is a gripping historical mystery set in the early 20th century. When Isobel Petty boards the S.S. Mariana, she witnesses a shocking act - somebody being...

A woman's naked body is found floating in the weeds of a lake near Bath. An elderly woman walking her Siamese cats stumbles upon the gruesome discovery. With no identification and no murder weapon in...

Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective is a collection of ten mysteries solved by a young detective with an impressive knowledge of trivia. The boy's detective agency is a popular service for his...

The Titanic Detective Agency by Lindsay Littleson is a gripping mystery set on the ill-fated RMS Titanic. As the ship sets sail on its maiden voyage, a young passenger named Bertha begins to suspect...

Pierre the Maze Detective is on the case, and he needs your help. The Maze Stone, a powerful artifact, has been stolen, and with it, the entire city is at risk of being turned into a maze. Can you...

Pierre the Maze Detective: the Mystery of the Empire Maze Tower is a puzzle-packed adventure that follows the quest to stop the evil Mr X the Phantom Thief from stealing the shining light from the...

A dark and intriguing mystery unfolds in this cleverly plotted novel. When a young man's life is shattered by a mysterious event, he turns to Ally Bright for help, setting off a chain of events that...

Rory Branagan (Detective) 3 The Big Cash Robbery A hilarious illustrated comedy-crime book series for kids. Rory Branagan is a detective who uses his skills to solve crimes and clear the names of...

A woman's body is recovered from the Solway Firth, and the investigation that follows reveals a complex web of secrets and lies. As Detective Inspector Shona Oliver delves deeper into the case, she...

Sherlock Holmes: A Detective's Life brings together 12 gripping short stories that span the entire career of the iconic detective. From his early days in Baker Street to his later years on the South...

Inspector Colbeck's Casebook: Thirteen Tales from the Railway Detective A new collection of gripping short stories from the master of historical crime fiction, Edward Marston. This anthology brings...

When space station Starville is hurtling towards a catastrophic collision with the moon, two unlikely heroes must step in to save the day. Connor and Ethan are just trying to make some pocket money...

The Fourth Monkey is a gripping thriller that opens with one of the most ingenious beginnings you'll read in a long time. Detective Sam Porter has been hunting a killer for five years, but now the...

Set in the 1920s, Emil and the Detectives is a gripping tale of adventure and mystery. When a young boy is robbed on his first solo train journey, he teams up with a group of children turned...

Ava & Carol Detective Agency: The Mystery of the Egyptian Pyramid Ava and Carol, two teen detectives, find themselves entangled in a mystery while investigating their mother's work in Cairo, Egypt...

Sid Jones has always felt like there's something different about her. But after a chance encounter with a 300-year-old ghost, she discovers she has actual magic. Using her newfound powers, she sets...

The Mysterious Case of the Victorian Female Detective by Sara Lodge Recover the forgotten lives of the women who investigated Victorian Britain, working both with the police and for private agencies...

London 1851 is a city of contrasts, where progress and innovation are pitted against the darker forces of crime and corruption. The opening of the Great Exhibition is a time of great excitement, but...

The Scottish Ladies' Detective Agency is a gripping historical cozy mystery set in the Highlands. When Maud McIntyre sets up her own private detective agency, she never imagines her first case will...

Dexter and Winter's Detective Agency by Nathan Bryon is a heart-pumping adventure about two young friends who take matters into their own hands to clear their mum's name. When her mum gets mixed up...

The Run-Out Groove Vinyl Detective 2 by Andrew Cartmel The Vinyl Detective's second case is a complex and perilous one. He is hired to find the missing child of a famous rock star, whose death under...

A gripping and emotional thriller that explores the complexities of human nature. Fallen Angel is a story about a young woman's tragic death at a local beauty spot, which remains a mystery for years...

A brutal murder in an idyllic setting sets off a chain of events that challenges the tranquility of the Scilly Isles. The victim's shocking death, with its violent and disturbing nature, raises...

Blind Detective: A Thrilling Inter-War Mystery. In the aftermath of World War I, Frederick Rowlands struggles to rebuild his life after being blinded at Ypres. Working as a switchboard operator in...

Ruth Prendergast's evening takes a deadly turn when a stranger is found dead in her bedroom. Detective Isabel Blood is tasked with unraveling the mystery, but the lack of evidence makes it a...

In 1861, a shocking robbery takes place on a train, leaving a trail of death and destruction in its wake. The victim, a man working to unify East Anglia's railway networks, is killed in the attack...

Eight new tales from the world of Occult Detectives, featuring some of the best writers in the field today. These stories showcase courage and wit as their protagonists face the unknown, often armed...

Danny Harte is a football fan and crime detective. When England's star goalkeeper has a suspicious accident just days before the team's World Cup qualifier against Russia, Danny knows something more...

A dark and atmospheric crime thriller set in a small town full of secrets. Detective Kjeld Nygaard is drawn back into his troubled past when his estranged father leaves a cryptic message claiming...

The first issue of Occult Detective Quarterly is now available on online marketplace, bringing together some of the most intriguing and unsettling stories from the world of the strange and...

The first six books in the popular series, sealed in cellophane, are collected here. This collection includes The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Tears of the Giraffe, Morality for Beautiful Girls,...

The Lockerbie Incident A Detective's Tale by John Crawford On December 21st, 1988, a devastating explosion rocked the skies over Lockerbie, Scotland, claiming the lives of 270 people. As a detective...

The Cookie Culprit is a humorous mystery novel by Zanib Mian. When Maysa's cookie-making skills are put to the test at her mosque, she and her twin brother Musa team up with their neighbour Norman to...

Ali Cross: the Secret Detective Ali Cross is no ordinary school day. With two big cases under his belt, he's eager to keep solving crimes and follow in his famous father's footsteps. But when Ali...

Detective Nikki Parekh receives a chilling message that sets her on a desperate quest for justice. A series of threatening postcards, each bearing the ominous message "You're next Parekh", signals...

A viral singing sensation and her best friend, a budding comedian, are shocked to be at the centre of a high-profile mystery. When a priceless painting goes missing, Charley and George are accused of...

Discover the secrets of the Anglo-Saxons with this engaging and informative guide. Follow the detective trail to uncover how they arrived in Britain, their writing system, and the legendary King...

Julia Chapman's fifth Dales Detectives Agency novel, Date With Danger, brings a heartwarming cosy crime caper to the heart of Yorkshire. When a fatal accident at the local livestock auction mart...

In Tokyo, the past and present collide in deadly ways. When Bernard Mattson, the top American diplomat, is killed, he leaves behind a tangled web of relations and a missing manuscript. His alluring...

The Charity Shop Detective Agency is a gripping cozy mystery filled with twists and turns. When the body of an elderly woman is found dead in her hallway, a group of volunteers at a local charity...

The Essential Harlem Detectives by Chester Himes is a collection of four novels that form the core of his acclaimed series. Himes's gritty, hard-boiled detectives, Coffin Ed Johnson and Gravedigger...

A gripping mystery that spans the globe. Ex-detective Kamil Rahman moves from Kolkata to London to start afresh as a waiter, but his new life is soon shattered when a powerful host is found dead in...

James Augustus Dopeyworth's dream of becoming a detective is about to become a reality. With a magnifying glass in hand and a sweet treat in the other, he's always on the lookout for the next big...

Mira, Royal Detective: Undercover Princess is a fun and exciting 8x8 storybook that follows the adventures of Mira as she goes undercover to solve a royal mystery.When Queen Shanti asks Mira to...

The Bangalore Detectives Club by Harini Nagendra A captivating new mystery series has arrived, offering a fresh take on historical mystery for fans to savour. Kaveri, a clever and headstrong sleuth,...

Murder is a dish best served ice cold. In the small town of Dewstow, Margery and Clementine, two former front-line dinner ladies, are enjoying a peaceful middle-age. Their calm life is shattered when...

Last Seen Alive by Jane Bettany is a gripping pacey read with twists galore. When Anna Matheson fails to collect her son from the babysitter after a works party, the police are swiftly called, and...

The Golem of Hollywood by Jonathan Kellerman and Jesse Kellerman is a novel that combines detection, suspense, and supernatural mystery in a unique and thrilling way. A burned-out detective and a...

The Limpopo Academy of Private Detection by Alexander McCall Smith In this latest installment of the No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi find themselves entangled in a...

A woman's desperate cry echoes through a remote farmhouse in the Irish countryside. Years later, Detective Lottie Parker is called to a gruesome scene: a body face-down in a pool of blood, with signs...

A Ticket to Oblivion by Edward Marston A mysterious disappearance sets off a thrilling investigation in this gripping mystery. Young Imogen Burnhope and her maid Rhoda board a train to visit her Aunt...

Agatha Christie's Poirot: The Greatest Detective in the World This book celebrates a century of the world's favourite fictional detective, exploring his appearances in novels, short stories, plays,...

Samson O'Brien, owner of the Dales Detective Agency, is targeted by a hitman. Betrayal is rife in the idyllic Yorkshire Dales as Samson's life hangs in the balance. Delilah Metcalfe, his partner,...

Dark secrets lurk in the Yorkshire Dales this winter. When Mrs Shepherd arrives at the Dales Detective Agency, she's convinced that someone is trying to kill her. Samson O'Brien dismisses her fears...

The Murder on the Links is a gripping mystery novel that masterfully weaves together elements of intrigue and psychological depth. Set in a French seaside resort, the story revolves around a...

London's rich history of detective fiction is showcased in this collection of short stories, carefully curated by Martin Edwards.Featuring a range of Scotland Yard detectives, doctors, and private...

Date with Mystery is the third book in Julia Chapman's Dales Detective series, a cozy crime novel that combines wit and warmth with a gripping mystery. In this latest assignment, Samson O'Brien is...

A young immigrant is the prime suspect in a recent spate of robberies, but when he is seen in the town square, he is wearing an explosive vest and holding a detonator. Detectives Charlotte and Per...

Adam Lapid, a former police detective, is given a new role in the most unlikely of places - Auschwitz. In 1944, Poland, Adam is a Jewish prisoner, reduced to a slave after losing his family in the...

The Wrecker's Curse by Jo Silva is a gripping cosy mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end. When a murder falls into the lap of Donna Nightshade, a florist turned private investigator,...

Pierre the Maze Detective: the Curious Case of the Castle in the SkyA thrilling new maze challenge adventure for detectives aged 8+, featuring beautifully illustrated mazes and puzzles to solve...

Two sisters embark on a family business they never knew they had - catching killers. From the creator of the bestselling Women's Murder Club thrillers, James Patterson, comes a gripping mystery...

Agatha Christie's Poirot: A Century of Mystery and Intrigue This comprehensive exploration of Agatha Christie's iconic detective, Hercule Poirot, celebrates over a century of his enduring popularity...

Signal for Vengeance by Edward Marston is a gripping mystery set in 1860s Wimborne, Dorset. When railway officer John Bedloe is found dead on the tracks, Inspector Colbeck and Sergeant Lemming are...

The Fifth Girl by Paul J. Teague is a gripping mystery that delves into the dark secrets of a sinister institution. Detective Hollie Turner's investigation into the murder of Sister Sophia Brennan...

Emil and the Detectives is a heartwarming tale of friendship and ingenuity. When Emil's hard-earned money is stolen on his first railway journey, a group of boys come to his aid, and together they...

When a builder dies shortly after his wedding night, suspicion falls on his widow. This sets off a chain of events that leads to a complex investigation into Anastasia's past and her previous...

Donna 'Deadly' Nightshade is back in a thrilling new mystery set on the picturesque St Michael's Mount. After six months without a new case, she jumps at the chance to spend a weekend undercover on...

The Dorrington Deed-Box: The Adventures of Horace Dorrington, Detective In 1897, Arthur Morrison published a collection of seven short stories featuring the exploits of Horace Dorrington, a private...

Danny's world revolves around two things: football and solving mysteries. When England and City footballing hero Sam Roberts goes missing after being taken from the stadium late at night, Danny is...

The Seaside Detective Agency - The Case of the Brazen Burglar is a light-hearted crime caper that will leave you smiling. When a glamorous art dealer arrives on the Isle of Man, she sets off a chain...

Sherlock Holmes's world was one of inquiry and investigation. His creator, Arthur Conan Doyle, drew upon the latest forensic techniques, scientific breakthroughs, and Victorian passions for detection...