Crime Fiction

Little, Brown/Abacus has sold more than 12 million copies of Alexander McCall Smith's books. This is the twenty-second book in the perennially adored The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series.

Historical crimes involving a Victorian child killer may hold the key to several contemporary deaths in this macabre outing for Dr Ruth Galloway, forensic archaeologist. Perfect for fans of Val McDermid and Ann Cleeves.

The fourth Stephens and Mephisto mystery from the author of the bestselling Dr Ruth Galloway series, for fans of Christopher Fowler's Bryant & May books

Spring 1940. Maisie Dobbs is asked to investigate the disappearance of a local lad, a craftsman working on a government contract. As Maisie's inquiry reveals a possible link to the London underworld, the country braces for enemy invasion. And another mother is worried about a missing son - but this time the boy in question is one beloved by Maisie.

From Award-Winning and Sunday Times top five bestseller Ann Cleeves comes the captivating eighth novel in the Shetland Series featuring DI Jimmy Perez in his most personal case to date.

Hammer accompanies a politician to Moscow, where he is arrested by the KGB and imprisoned. He quickly escapes, but back in the States, the government is none too happy. Russia demands his return to stand charges, and various government agencies are following him.

A twisty new murder story from the bestselling author of the Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries

The murder of women priests in Norfolk's spooky shrine town of Walsingham draws favourite forensic archaeologist Dr Ruth Galloway into an unholy investigation and a thrilling new adventure

The irresistible new bestselling mystery featuring Inspector Montalbano.

The second gripping instalment in the thrilling Plague Times trilogy when a deadly virus sweeps the globe

The new Botswana book from bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith, this is Mma Ramotswe's nineteenth wonderful adventure.

Inspector Montalbano returns for his eighth comic mystery.

The first in a new mystery series of post-war murder and magic from Elly Griffiths, creator of the bestselling Ruth Galloway novels.

Following on from DEAL BREAKER, this is the excellent, gripping second Myron Bolitar novel from the SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author of SIX YEARS.

A woman from the past brings a whole lot of trouble... A brilliant Myron Bolitar novel from the SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author of SIX YEARS.

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER - CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF DR RUTH GALLOWAY

Helping a friend may turn out to be deadly serious... A terrific Myron Bolitar novel from the SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author of SIX YEARS.

The sixth novel in Camilleri's savagely funny Sicilian crime series

Precious and Grace is a story about life at Botswana's leading No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency.

Something evil is waiting in the dark tunnels under Norwich - forensic archaeologist Dr Ruth Galloway had better watch her step