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Book of the month
Shadow of Death (Paperback £6.99)
This month we simply must give the spotlight to our favourite detective-nun! This latest Sister Agnes mystery, "Shadow of Death", will be adapted for a new BBc Radio 4 starting May 19th on Woman`s Hour (see News section for more info). So before you tune into the radio, don`t miss this riveting read which sees Agnes trawling through piles of Victorian documents and getting caught up in the story of a young girl who seems to be haunting the present...
Editors Choice
The Top 10 New York Times Bestseller and riotous new satire by the author of "Thank You For Smoking". "Boomsday" revolves around a blogger, an ambitious senator and a top spin doctor, and their outrageous attempt to promote ‘Voluntary Transitioning’ (tax breaks for the over 70s who voluntarily commit suicide) as a government strategy to tackle the mounting Social Security debt... With support from the ipod generation, frenzied media attention and clever PR `spinning`, the issue escalates to hilarious proportions and becomes a key issue in the race to the White House. With the current U.S presidential elections underway, it makes for a hugely entertaining and rather pertinent read...
Backlist book of the month
Death of a Blue Lantern (Paperback £6.99)
This month sees the rerelease of this classic crime novel featuring Inspector Wang - a rich and evocative mystery set in China. With the Chinese at the forefront of current political headlines and the hosts to this year`s summer Olympics, this book presents a timely read. Shortlisted for Best First Novel at the World Mystery Convention, it combines a commentary on the dilemmas of modern China with a first-class crime story, and offers a fascinating glimpse into the world and the ways of one of today`s biggest superpowers.
Crime Fiction book of the month
Inspector Ghote`s First Case (Hardback £19.99)
Inspector Ghote is back! He came to the scene in 1964 and became one of the most beloved characters in crime-fiction, delighting readers worldwide with his mystery-solving antics amongst the hustle and bustle of 1960s Bombay. But after 22 acclaimed books, the series ended. Now, after eight years since we saw the last of Ghote, award-winning crime-writer H R F Keating is bringing his much-loved hero back to life in this brand new prequel to the celebrated series.
Coming Soon
Heat Stroke (Paperback £6.99)
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