Here at The Crime Vault we are huge fans of audiobooks and there are some brilliant ones out there to listen to, from established series to debuts to true crime. We've pulled together this playlist with extracts from some of the audiobooks we've been listening to and loving lately.

The Crime Vault Unlocked 2020

A selection of clips from Hachette Audio's latest audiobooks. From true crime to science fiction, business to thrillers, romance to memoir, there's an audiobook on here for everyone!

LoveAudio 2020

Listen With Love

Epic listens from Orbit

Little Book Cafe listens

Accompanying meditions for Mindfulness for Health by Vidyamala Burch and Danny Penman

The Body Scan Meditation

A pioneering marine biologist takes us down into the deep ocean to understand bioluminescence, the language of light that helps life communicate in the darkness, and what it tells us about the future of life on Earth.

'A book of marvels, marvellously written' RICHARD DAWKINS

A pioneering marine biologist takes us down into the deep ocean to understand bioluminescence, the language of light that helps life communicate in the darkness, and what it tells us about the future of life on Earth.

Edith Widder grew up determined to become a marine biologist. But after complications from a surgery during college caused her to go temporarily blind, she became fascinated by light as well as the power of optimism. Her focus turned to oceanic bioluminescence, a scientific frontier, and with little promise of funding or employment she took a leap into the dark.

Below the Edge of Darkness explores the depths of the planet's oceans as Widder seeks to understand one of the most important and widely used forms of communication in nature. In the process, she reveals hidden worlds and a dazzling menagerie of behaviours and animals, many never-before-seen or, like the legendary Giant Squid, never-before-filmed in its deep-sea lair. Alongside Widder, we experience life-and-death equipment malfunctions and witness breakthroughs in technology and understanding, all of it set against a growing awareness of the deteriorating health of our largest and least understood ecosystem.

This is an adventure story as well as a science story. But it's also about the sometimes complicated business of exploration. And ultimately, Widder shows us that exploration, and the corresponding senses of discovery and wonder, are the keys to the ocean's salvation and thus our future on this planet.

'Edie's story is one of hardscrabble optimism, two-fisted exploration and groundbreaking research. As I've said many times, I'd have wrapped my submersible, the DEEPSEA CHALLENGER, in bacon if it would have lured the elusive giant squid from the depths. In Below the Edge of Darkness, Edie tells you how she did it' JAMES CAMERON

Below the Edge of Darkness by Dr Edith Widder, read by Allyson Ryan (Audiobook extract)

Read by Christopher Ragland.

Ronnie James Dio was a heavy metal icon and frontman of three of the best-selling, most influential and famous rock bands in history: Rainbow, Black Sabbath and his own multi-million selling band, Dio.

Rainbow in the Dark is a rollercoaster ride through the extraordinary highs and lows of Dio's life, and takes us from his early days as a street gang leader and Doo-wop singer in '60s Vegas through to his breakout success with Rainbow and Black Sabbath in the '70s and the stadiums of US metal in the '80s - ending in Dio's dressing room at Madison Square Garden, in June 1986, at the peak of his worldwide fame with Dio.

Tragically Dio passed away from cancer in 2010, but had already begun writing a memoir before his death. Edited by the world-renowned music biographer Mick Wall, with the involvement of Dio's wife of over 35 years and personal manager Wendy Dio, Rainbow in the Dark will honour and feature Dio's never-before-seen original manuscript, while drawing on the extraordinary collection of print and audio interviews with the man himself to produce a vivid, raw and faithful portrait of one of the world's greatest ever rock legends.

Rainbow in the Dark by Ronnie James Dio with Mick Wall & Wendy Dio (Audiobook extract)

Discover the Workhouse to War trilogy by Kay Brellend: a new saga series set in the Whitechapel Union workhouse in East London, between 1904 and 1916. . . 

1915, Chrisp Street Market, East London.

While the man she loves is fighting on the frontline for his country, Lily Larkin is up at dawn carrying crates of apples to his market stall. Taking charge of Greg's business while he's away, she's grown from a penniless workhouse orphan into a shrewd tradeswoman. But the market is a man's world and Lily soon starts attracting unwanted visitors, including Greg's old rival . . .

Luckily, Lily recruits her old friends Margie and Fannie as helping hands. The work is tough, but their friendship pulls them through, and they bear their burdens as cheerfully as their heavy barrows.

But the greatest challenge of Lily's life is yet to come. Before dying, her mother gave birth to a child who was spirited away under the cover of darkness. Searching every corner of the city for her long-lost sister, Lily soon discovers there is a world of wickedness within London's poorest alleys. Will Lily find her sister or will her dreams of a family be dashed forever?

And as the war in France closes in, can Lily dare to hope that Greg might ask her the one question that would seal her happiness forever?

The Workhouse to War series:
A Workhouse Christmas
Stray Angel

Praise for Kay Brellend

'Vividly rendered' Historical Novel Society

'A fantastic cast of characters' Goodreads

'Thoroughly absorbing' Goodreads

Stray Angel by Kay Brellend, read by Annie Aldington (Audiobook extract)

This deliciously funny, no-holds-barred honest and painfully relatable comedy about self-reinvention, singlehood and the search for a career that doesn't just pay the bills will instantly resonate with fans of Sophie Ranald, Lucy Vine and Holly Bourne.

 'Incredibly relatable and horribly funny' LUCY VINE

'Is This It? is a future classic'
DAISY BUCHANAN

'I wolfed it down in two days because I was totally hooked' HELLY ACTON 
________________________

-Employed (you have frequent nightmares about your job)
-Single and fabulous (swiping Tinder in your pyjamas while your best friend shops for engagement rings)
-Thriving (surviving)

Ivy and Mia have been best friends since the fun, messy, hungover years of their twenties.

Ten years later, Mia has it all - the man, the house, the career. Ivy is skint, single, and scared that she isn't a 'hot mess' any more - she's a walking disaster.

But one night, Ivy switches her phone off, peels last night's drunken pizza off the sofa, and makes a list. A list that changes everything . . .

The new Ivy has a proper job. She goes on fancy dates in wine bars. She's starting to think: maybe 'faking it till you make it' is easy?

But then she meets Scott.

Curly-haired, sarcastic Scott.

Sh*t.
________________________

Find out why everyone is falling in love with Ivy . . . 

'I ABSOLUTELY BLOODY LOVED IS THIS IT? Hannah crafts characters with such life that at times I forgot I was reading at all' ABIGAIL MANN, author of The Lonely Fajita

'Fabulously funny with well-drawn characters and a protagonist who has you rooting for her throughout' GILLIAN HARVEY, author of Perfect On Paper

'Funny, flawed and achingly relatable, Ivy Edwards is the thirty-something heroine we all need. Tovey's writing is exquisite and I laughed till I cried' FREYA SAMPSON, author of The Last Library

'A true breath of fresh air: uplifting, relatable, inspiring, and laugh-out-loud funny' JACK JORDAN, author of Anything For Her

'I absolutely devoured this book! Ivy is such a relatable character. It's funny, it's sharp, and it's an absolute must read for this summer!' HOLLY MCCULLOCH, author of The Mix-Up

'Honest, gritty, surprising and confronting . . . there's an Ivy in all of us!' LAURA JANE WILLIAMS, author of Our Stop

'Raw, unapologetic and pretty damn relatable' HEAT

'Tovey hits that sweet spot of sharp dialogue and authentic characters that are well-rounded, real, and messy' ABIGAIL MANN, author of The Lonely Fajita

'Warm, witty, occasionally filthy, and full of heart' NICOLA MOSTYN, author of The Gods of Love

'Reminiscent of Laura and Tyler's escapades in Emma Jane Unsworth's Animals . . . gets into the nitty gritty of heartbreak' Netgalley reviewer

'Feel good and hilarious' Netgalley reviewer

'I could really empathise with . . . the struggles of not belonging and trying to survive London when life has not gone to plan' Netgalley reviewer

'A whirlwind of a read . . . Ivy's mum might be my favourite character, she's bonkers and I loved her!' Eleanor Reads Books

'Rich in dialogue . . . it's a novel about realising that sometimes your greatest enemy is yourself' Netgalley reviewer

Is This It? by Hannah Tovey, read by Catrin Walker-Booth (Audiobook extract)

In this inspiring coming-of-age memoir, a world-renowned astrophysicist emerges from an impoverished childhood and crime-filled adolescence to ascend through the top ranks of research physics.

Navigating poverty, violence, and instability, a young James Plummer had two guiding stars-a genius IQ and a love of science. But a bookish nerd was a soft target in his community, where James faced years of bullying and abuse. As he struggled to survive his childhood in some of the country's toughest urban neighborhoods in New Orleans, Houston, and LA, and later in the equally poor backwoods of Mississippi, he adopted the persona of "gangsta nerd"-dealing weed in juke joints while winning state science fairs with computer programs that model Einstein's theory of relativity.  

Once admitted to the elite physics PhD program at Stanford University, James found himself pulled between the promise of a bright future and a dangerous crack cocaine habit he developed in college. With the encouragement of his mentor and the sole Black professor in the physics department, James confronted his personal demons as well as the entrenched racism and classism of the scientific establishment. When he finally seized his dream of a life in astrophysics, he adopted a new name, Hakeem Muata Oluseyi, to honor his African ancestors.

Alternately heartbreaking and hopeful, A QUANTUM LIFE narrates one man's remarkable quest across an ever-expanding universe filled with entanglement and choice.

A Quantum Life by Hakeem Oluseyi and Joshua Horwitz, read by Hakeem Oluseyi (Audiobook extract)

'A NEW, ACTION-PACKED, ENCHANTINGLY FUN SERIES' Booklist on Ink & Sigil

From New York Times bestselling author Kevin Hearne comes Paper & Blood, the second book in his hugely entertaining new Ink & Sigil series. Set in the world of the Iron Druid Chronicles, it follows Al MacBharrais - an eccentric master of magic solving uncanny mysteries in Scotland . . .

Packed to the brim with mystery, magic and mayhem, the Ink & Sigil series is perfect for fans of Rivers of London and Rotherweird.

Praise for the Ink & Sigil series:

'You are in for a great treat. Ink & Sigil is great escape reading, and I loved every word' Charlaine Harris, New York Times bestselling author of the Sookie Stackhouse books

'Will transport you right in the Scottish realm of fey and fairies . . . The magic is both familiar and new, believable and extraordinary' Charlie Holmberg, author of The Paper Magician

'Vividly blends Kevin Hearne's unique take on urban fantasy with the grit of Scottish magic' Adam Christopher, author of Empire State

'Ink & Sigil is filled to the brim with the Hearne-anigans we've all grown to love. Fans of ribald humor, literary puns and the odd hobgoblin will be enchanted by this paranormal mystery' Jaye Wells, author of the Prospero's War series

Paper and Blood by Kevin Hearne, read by Luke Daniels (Audiobook extract)

The shocking, original and completely unpredictable new novel from multi-million selling master Mark Billingham is a standalone thriller to keep readers up at night.

'Fast-paced and twisting' PAULA HAWKINS, author of THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN

'At the very least it should reach the shortlist of this year's Booker prize' THE TIMES

________________________

My name is Alice. I'm a police officer.
I'm trying to solve a murder on a psychiatric ward.
But I'm also a patient...

They were meant to be safe on Fleet Ward: psychiatric patients monitored, treated, cared for. But now one of their number is found murdered, and the accusations begin to fly.

Was it one of his fellow patients? A member of staff? Or did someone come in from the outside?

DC Alice Armitage is methodical, tireless, and she's quickly on the trail of the killer.

The only problem is, Alice is a patient too.
________________________

'A deeply compelling read'
Harriet Tyce

'The most cunning, complex, claustrophobic mystery'
Louise Candlish

'Immense skill and heart'
Eve Chase

'Brilliant, suspenseful, poignant, heartbreaking, surprisingly funny'
Linwood Barclay

'One of the most consistently entertaining, insightful crime writers working today'
Gillian Flynn

'A world-class crime writer'
Karin Slaughter

'Mark Billingham is a master of psychology'
Ian Rankin

'Billingham is always a must read'
Harlan Coben

Rabbit Hole by Mark Billingham, read by Maxine Peake (Audiobook extract)

LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE meets THE STEPFORD WIVES in the spectacular new novel from the New York Times bestselling author Chandler Baker.

***SOON TO BE A MAJOR FILM***

Behind every successful woman . . . there's a secret worth KILLING for

 'A howl of feminist rage, but one that is pure fun' STYIST 

PRAISE FOR CHANDLER BAKER

'Honest, timely, and completely thrilling' REESE WIHERSPOON
'Furious and relevant' CLARE MACKINTOSH
'Slick, smart, fierce' SARAH VAUGHAN
'Chandler Baker is the queen of the feminist thriller' SALLY HEPWORTH
'Incredible . . . it made me angry in the best possible way' JESSICA MOOR
'The Husbands may just save your marriage' CELIA WALDEN
______________

Recently, Nora has started to feel that 'having it all' comes with a price, one her husband doesn't seem to be paying quite so heavily. She loves Hayden, but why is it that, however hard men work, their wives always seem to work that little bit harder?

When their house-hunting takes them to an affluent suburban neighbourhood, Nora's eyes are opened to a new world. Here, the wives don't make all the sacrifices. Here, the husbands can remember the kids' schedules, and iron and notice when the house needs dusting.
 
But when she becomes involved in a wrongful death case involving one of the local residents, Nora begins to suspect that there's a dark secret at the heart of this perfect world.

One that some will kill to protect . . .

_______________

WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING ABOUT CHANDLER BAKER

'A a book that stays with you' Woman & Home
'A brilliant read' Reader Review
'Chandler Baker is now one of my must-read authors' Reader Review
'A barnstorming modern novel' Evening Standard
'Witty and timely and will make you cheer for sisterhood' Red Magazine

The Husbands by Chandler Baker, read by Allyson Ryan (Audiobook extract)

Read by Vikas Adam, Fajer Al-Kaisi, Barrie Kreinik, Jennifer Fitzgerald, Ramon de Ocampo, Gary Bennett, Raphael Corkhill, Natasha Soudek, Nikki Massoud, Joniece Abbott-Pratt, Inés del Castillo.

From the visionary New York Times bestselling author of New York 2140 comes a near-future novel that is a gripping exploration of climate change, technology, politics, and the human behaviours that drive these forces.

Chosen by Barack Obama as one of his favourite reads of 2020

Established in 2025, the purpose of the new organisation was simple: To advocate for the world's future generations and to protect all living creatures, present and future. It soon became known as the Ministry for the Future, and this is its story. 

From legendary science fiction author Kim Stanley Robinson comes a vision of climate change unlike any ever imagined.

Told entirely through fictional eye-witness accounts, The Ministry For The Future is a masterpiece of the imagination, the story of how climate change will affect us all over the decades to come.

Its setting is not a desolate, post-apocalyptic world, but a future that is almost upon us - and in which we might just overcome the extraordinary challenges we face.

It is a novel both immediate and impactful, desperate and hopeful in equal measure, and it is one of the most powerful and original books on climate change ever written.

'The Ministry for the Future ranks among Robinson's best recent works, a collection of actions and observations that adds up to more than the sum of its eclectic and urgent parts' Sierra

'A breathtaking look at the challenges that face our planet in all their sprawling magnitude and also in their intimate, individual moments of humanity' Booklist (starred review)

'Gutsy, humane... This heartfelt work of hard science-fiction is a must-read for anyone worried about the future of the planet' Publishers Weekly (starred review)

'Portrays a vision of the near future where, if some people work hard enough, maybe everything won't come to an end' Entertainment Weekly

Also by Kim Stanley Robinson:
Red Moon
New York 2140
2312
Aurora
Shaman

The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson, readers listed in description (Extract)

Anthony Ryan returns with a blockbuster epic fantasy series following the adventures of Alwyn Scribe - an outlaw who will become a champion and shape the fate of the world.

'A gritty, heart-pounding tale of betrayal and bloody vengeance' John Gwynne

When the task is a killing, be quick and make sure of it.

Torment is an indulgence.

Save it for only the most deserving. 

Born in the troubled kingdom of Albermaine, Alwyn Scribe is raised as an outlaw. Quick of wit and deft with a blade, Alwyn is content with the comradeship of his fellow thieves. Yet an act of betrayal sets him on a new path of blood and vengeance, which leads him to a soldier's life in the king's army.

Fighting under the command of Lady Evadine Courlain, a noblewoman beset by visions of a demonic apocalypse, Alwyn must survive war and the deadly intrigues of the nobility if he hopes to claim his vengeance. But as human and arcane forces gather to oppose Evadine's rise, Alwyn faces a choice: can he be a warrior, or will he always be an outlaw?

The Pariah begins a dark and bloody new fantasy epic from New York Times bestseller Anthony Ryan, whose books have sold more than a million copies worldwide.

Praise for Anthony Ryan

'A master storyteller' Mark Lawrence

'Robin Hobb meets Joe Abercrombie. This is fantasy with a totally legendary feel' Fantasy Book Review

'Everything a fantasy fan could ever wish for' Booknest

'Fantastic storytelling' Novel Notions

The Pariah by Anthony Ryan, read by Steven Brand (Audiobook extract)

Mindfulness for Creativity: The Breathing Meditation

Script For A Younger, Healthier Body With Vitality And Energy

Pain, suffering and stress can be intolerable - but it doesn't have to be this way.

Mindfulness for Health reveals a series of simple practices that you can incorporate into your daily life to relieve chronic pain and the suffering and stress of illness. Clinical trials show that mindfulness is at least as effective as the most commonly prescribed painkillers such as Tramadol and codeine. A recent study published in the Journal of Neuroscience demonstrated that it is more effective than morphine. Mindfulness can also significantly reduce the anxiety, depression, irritability, exhaustion and insomnia that can arise from chronic pain and illness.
This new book shares the secrets of the Mindfulness-based approaches to pain and illness therapy, developed by Vidyamala Burch at the Breathworks centre in Manchester and which has its roots in the groundbreaking work of pioneer Jon Kabat-Zinn from the University of Massachusetts Medical Centre in the US. The Breathworks Centre and its affiliates around the world have helped thousands of people cope with pain, illness and stress. Its pioneering approach is praised by Professor Mark Williams of Oxford University, Jon Kabat-Zinn and Professor Lance McCracken of King's College London.
The eight-week programme at the heart of this book takes just 10-20 minutes per day. It is particularly effective for the biggest causes of pain - back problems, arthritis, migraine and diabetes but works equally well for cancer (and its associated chemotherapy), heart disease, fibromyalgia, celiac disease, lupus, chronic fatigue syndrome, IBS, labour pain and even tinnitus. You will be surprised by how quickly your suffering melts away, leaving you able to live life to the full again.

Mindful Movement meditation

Breathing Anchor meditation

Compassionate Acceptance meditation

Treasure of Pleasure meditation

Open Heart meditation

Three-Minute Breathing Space meditation

Connection meditation

A download of guided meditations aimed to complement the learnings found in Prof Mark William's and Dr Danny Penman's guide to freeing yourself from the stresses of everyday life. Containing all the meditations that are mentioned in the book this is an invaluable resource to cement their teachings on how to find Mindfulness, and how to keep it.

Mindfulness - Finding Peace In A Frantic World - Guided Meditations

Meditation Eight: The Three Minute Breathing Space

Meditation Seven: Befriending

Meditation Six: Exploring Difficulty

Meditation Five: Sounds And Thoughts

Meditation Four: Breath And Body

Meditation Three: Mindful Movement

Meditation Two: The Body Scan

Meditation One: Mindfulness Of Body And Breath

Mindfulness: Meditation 1 - Mindfulness Of Body And Breath

“Want a happier, more contented life? I highly recommend the down-to-earth methods you’ll find in Mindfulness. Professor Mark Williams and Dr Danny Penman have teamed up to give us scientifically grounded techniques we can apply in the midst of our everyday challenges and catastrophes.” Daniel Goleman, bestselling author of Emotional Intelligence

Life can be relentless, frantic and exhausting - but it doesn’t have to be this way.

This is an introduction to Mindfulness, which reveals a set of simple yet powerful practices that you can incorporate into daily life to help break the cycle of anxiety, stress, unhappiness and exhaustion. Mindfulness is based on mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), which is recommended by the UK’s National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence and is as effective as drugs for preventing depression. But, more importantly, it also works for the rest of us who aren’t depressed but are struggling to keep up with the constant demands of the modern world.

By investing just a few minutes each day, you can learn the simple mindfulness meditations at the heart of MBCT. This audio edition is an introduction to the technique which will give you the tools to put you back in control and able to enjoy life again.

Mindfulness: Meditation 2 - The Body Scan

Mindfulness: Meditation 3 - Mindful Movement

Mindfulness: Meditation 4 - Breath And Body

Mindfulness: Meditation 5 - Sounds And Thoughts

Mindfulness: Meditation 6 - Exploring Difficulty

Mindfulness: Meditation 7 - Befriending

Mindfulness: Meditation 8 - The Three Minute Breathing Space

Mindfulness: The Cake Meditation

Mindfulness: The Chocolate Meditation

A New York Times best seller!

From Jennifer Weiner, the best-selling author of In Her Shoes and Who Do You Love.... 

Do we change, or does the world change us?

Jo and Bethie Kaufman were born into a world full of promise. 

Growing up in 1950s Detroit, they live in a perfect 'Dick and Jane' house, where their roles in the family are clearly defined. Jo is the tomboy, the bookish rebel with a passion to make the world more fair; Bethie is the pretty, feminine good girl, a would-be star who enjoys the power her beauty confers and dreams of a traditional life.w

But the truth ends up looking differently than what the girls imagined. Jo and Bethie survive traumas and tragedies. As their lives unfold against the background of free love and Vietnam, Woodstock and women's lib, Bethie becomes an adventure-loving wild child who dives headlong into the counterculture and is up for anything (except settling down). Meanwhile, Jo becomes a proper young mother in Connecticut, a witness to the changing world instead of a participant. Neither woman inhabits the world she dreams of, or has a life that feels authentic, or brings her joy. Is it too late for the women to finally stake a claim on happily ever after?

In her most ambitious novel yet, Jennifer Weiner tells a story of two sisters who, with their different dreams and different paths, offer answers to the question: How should a woman be in the world?

Mrs Everything is an ambitious, richly textured journey through history - and herstory - as these two sisters navigate a changing America over the course of their lives.

Mrs Everything by Jennifer Weiner, read by Beth Malone and Ari Graynor (Audiobook extract)

The fifth and final book in Hailey Edwards' powerfully addictive, funny and smart fantasy series.

Welcome to the ferocious world of The Foundling.

This is the unmissable climax to Hailey Edwards's epic The Foundling series, featuring the fiercest heroine in this world or any other: Luce Boudreau.

__________________

Orphan. Daughter. Cop. Villain . . . Savior?

This has all happened before. For millennia, our world has been the only remaining stone in the proverbial shoe of the universe's most powerful forces. Their continued failure to conquer Earth has led to this: their last chance for success, and for Luce and her coterie, their only chance to save mankind, their own lives, and the world.

As the last war begins, Luce and her mate Cole face danger on every front, from the angels and their all-powerful leader, from the demon inside Luce who will take any chance to break free from her pesky humanity, to the secrets her so-called allies seem to be keeping. Worst of all, they've got to keep finding new babysitters for one small, extremely loyal, far-too-fearless and very determined baby dragon.

At least Luce and Cole are in it together . . . or that's what Cole thinks. For Luce is keeping a secret. She might be able to save the world, but she won't be able to save herself. As the end of days draws near, Luce must do everything she can to hide the truth, for the sake of those she loves . . .

__________________

Discover why readers are OBSESSED with Hailey Edwards

'An inventive and multifaceted world with serious heart and one hell of an emotional kick, this is a series that needs to be on your TBR' Bookish Em

'Edwards creates amazing fantasy worlds' (Goodreads reviewer)

'A fantasy of a five-star read!' (Amazon reviewer)

'Hailey Edwards has exceeded all expectation' (Goodreads)

'Well-plotted fantasy with intriguing characters, heart-pounding action, suspenseful intrigue and subtle romance' (RT Book Reviews)

End Game by Hailey Edwards, read by Laurence Bouvard (Audiobook extract)

The brand new novel from Justin Myers, acclaimed author of The Last Romeo.

'Tales Of The City for a new generation . . . smart, touching, razor-sharp one-liners, a life-affirming read with characters that burst from the page yet remain believable. I fell utterly in love with it' John Marrs

'Funny, kind, insightful book, about those who get left behind. Sensitive, honest, and never afraid to take the piss' Russell T Davies

Two brothers. Two different journeys. The same hope of a magnificent future.

Jake D'Arcy has spent most of his twenty-nine years trying to get his life just right. He's nearly there: great girlfriend, great friends, stable job. A distant relationship with his boisterous family - which is exactly the way he wants it. So why does everything feel so wrong?

When his popular, irritatingly confident teenage brother Trick comes out as gay to a rapturous response, Jake realises he has questions about his own repressed bisexuality, and that he can't wait any longer to find his answers.

As Trick begins to struggle with navigating the murky waters of adult relationships, Jake begins a journey that will destroy his relationship with girlfriend Amelia, challenge his closest friendships, and force him to face up to the distance between him and his family - but offers new friends, fewer inhibitions, and a glimpse of the magnificent life he never thought could be his.

'MAGNIFICENT. It's all about the complicated issues of families and sexuality, the writing is pacy, smart and funny, and the storytelling is first-rate.' Adam Kay, bestselling author of This is Going to Hurt

'Just wonderful. Warm, funny and believable, with characters you feel you know. And with, as ever, some enviably KILLER lines' Marina O'Loughlin

The Magnificent Sons tells the tale of two very different brothers, searching for the life they want - and for the person they want to be. Fans of The Last Romeo will delight in the same wicked sense of humour, for this timely coming-of-age story is as wise as it is witty and as sharply observed as it is deeply moving.

More praise for Justin Myers:

'Original, compelling, touching and funny' Francesca Hornak, author of Seven Days of Us

'A funny, keenly observed tale about relationships and identity' Red Magazine

'Brilliant. I fell in love with Jake and there was something special about reading the brothers' stories unfold while keeping one eye on my own magnificent sons playing in our garden' The Unmumsy Mum

'Extremely funny, with real heart, depth and resonance' Daisy Buchanan

'Insightful, heartfelt and witty' Laura Jane Williams

'So funny and sharp, yet tender and emotional too' Jill Mansell

'Brilliant, funny and incisive' Stylist

The Magnificent Sons by Justin Myers, read by Joe Jameson (Audiobook extract)

'Nothing gets me to a bookstore faster than Eloisa James' Julia Quinn

The fifth book in New York Times bestselling Eloisa James's new series, the Wildes of Lindow Castle, perfect for fans of Julia Quinn's Bridgertons and Eloisa's Desperate Duchesses

Miss Viola Astley is so painfully shy that she's horrified by the mere idea of dancing with a stranger; her upcoming London debut feels like a nightmare.

So she's overjoyed to meet handsome, quiet vicar with no interest in polite society - but just when she catches his attention, her reputation is compromised by a duke.

Devin Lucas Augustus Elstan, Duke of Wynter, will stop at nothing to marry Viola, including marrying a woman whom he believes to be in love with another man.

A vicar, no less.

Devin knows he's no saint, but he's used to conquest, and he's determined to win Viola's heart.

Viola has already said Yes to his proposal, but now he wants her unruly heart . . . and he won't accept No for an answer.

The Wildes of Lindow Castle series:
Wilde in Love
Too Wilde to Wed
Born to Be Wilde
Say No to the Duke
Say Yes to the Duke

Praise for Eloisa James:

'Eloisa James is extraordinary' Lisa Kleypas

'Smart heroines, sensual heroes, witty repartee and a penchant for delicious romance have made James a fan favorite . . . readers will be hooked from beginning to end' RT Book Reviews

'Romance writing does not get much better than this' People

'Eloisa James writes with a captivating blend of charm, style, and grace that never fails to leave the reader sighing and smiling and falling in love' Julia Quinn

'Charming, romantic and unexpectedly funny' Kirkus

Say Yes To The Duke by Eloisa James, read by Susan Duerdan (Audiobook extract)

A Bridget Jones for the modern age: a hilarious, honest story about love, adult life, and singlehood, with the most endearing of heroines.

'An absolute joy. . . reminds me of some of my all time favourites - Adults, Not Working, The To-Do List' Daisy Buchanan, author of How to be a Grown Up

'Like that trusted friend who'll give you a 'cwtch' (Welsh hug), check your mascara and then take you to get hammered on vodka martinis' Nicola Mostyn, author of The Gods of Love

'Reminiscent of Laura and Tyler's escapades in Emma Jane Unsworth's Animals . . . gets into the nitty gritty of heartbreak' Netgalley reviewer

'Feel good and hilarious' Netgalley reviewer
_____________________

Adult life is hard. Send help.

Ivy Edwards is thirty-one years old, funny, shameless, and a bit of a romantic.

She's also currently trying not to cry in the office toilet.

Partly because she's just run out of money for fags. A bit because her mum continues to annoy her. Definitely not because she's just been dumped by her fiancé.

With her London life in shambles and her family miles away in the Welsh valleys, Ivy doesn't actually feel like she belongs anywhere.

At least, she has her friends - and a bottle of vodka.

Embarking on a journey of singlehood, Ivy is about to discover that sometimes, having your life fall apart can be surprisingly fun.

Sometimes, heartbreak can be the best education . . .

_____________________

Get ready for Ivy...

The Education of Ivy Edwards is perfect for fans of Dolly Alderton's Everything I Know About Love, Holly Bourne's How Do You Like Me Now?, Emer McLysaght's Oh My God, What a Complete Aisling, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Fleabag.

'Smart, bittersweet and extremely funny . . . so perceptive and REAL' Daisy Buchanan, author of How to Be a Grown Up

Warm, witty and occasionally filthy . . . and full of heart' Nicola Mostyn, author of The Gods of Love

'31-year-old Ivy's life is derailed dramatically when her fiancé dumps her, with no warning, just 5 minutes after they've had sex. A feel good and hilarious look at breaking up, self-indulgence and self-discovery' Girl Reads Books

'I could really empathise with . . . the struggles of not belonging and trying to survive London when life has not gone to plan' Netgalley reviewer

'The Education of Ivy Edwards is a whirlwind of a read, and proved to be a great distraction from the current climate. . . .Ivy's mum might be my favourite character, she's bonkers and I loved her!' Eleanor Reads Books

'A very enjoyable read' Netgalley reviewer

'Rich in dialogue . . .  it's a novel about realising that sometimes your greatest enemy is yourself' Netgalley reviewer

The Education of Ivy Edwards by Hannah Tovey, read by Claire Morgan (Audiobook extract)

A feel-good, heartwarming read which  reminds us all of the power of slowing down.

'Feel-good fiction at its finest' Heat

'If you want fiction that warms your cockles whilst simultaneously making them shake with laughter, then The Gin O'Clock Club is the book for you.' Isabelle Broom, author of My Map of You

'Touching and hilarious' Jilly Cooper


*

Bring the sparkle and fizz back into your life with the help of The Gin O'Clock Club

Lottie is always in a hurry, rushing through her days ticking tasks off her to-do lists. Teddy is worried about his granddaughter - and he knows that his late wife, Lily, would have known exactly what to say to make things better. Now that Lily has gone, it's up to Teddy to talk some sense into Lottie.

With the help of Arjun, Geoffrey and Howard, the elderly reprobates who make up his Gin O'Clock Club, Teddy makes a plan to help Lottie find her way back to the things that really matter - family, friendship and love. But as Lottie balances a high-powered job with her reluctant attendance at whist drives, ballroom dances and bingo, Teddy wonders if she's really ready to open up her heart to the possibility of true happiness...

Laugh, cry and fall in love with this colourful cast of characters in THE feel-good novel of the year

*

'A gorgeous cross generational romp with real heart. Pitch-perfect escapism for These Times. If you love Sophie Kinsella and Beth O'Leary you will want to preorder this' Daisy Buchanan, author and journalist

'I loved this warm, funny, and charming story of dating old-school.' Eva Woods, author of How to be Happy

'A fizzingly funny romantic hug of a book - I loved it' Katie Marsh, author of My Everything

'The most charming and entertaining book I've read in a long time. Such warm-hearted writing. I can't wait for the next!' Kirsty Greenwood, author of Yours Truly

'This warm witty ray of sunshine is making my day. I have been gripped from the start and you're in for a treat.' Josie Lloyd, author of The Cancer Ladies' Running Club

The Gin O'Clock Club by Rosie Blake, read by Helen Keeley (Audiobook extract)

'Highly recommended' John Gwynne

'Madson is an exciting new author in fantasy' Mark Lawrence

'Visceral battles, complex politics and fascinating worldbuilding' Anna Stephens

AS AN EMPIRE DIES, THREE WARRIORS WILL RISE. THEY MUST RIDE THE STORM OR DROWN IN ITS BLOOD.

The kingdom of Kisia is divided, held together only by the will of the god-emperor. When an act of betrayal shatters an alliance with the neighbouring land of Chiltae, all that has been won comes crashing down.

Now, as the fires of war spread, a warrior, an assassin and a princess must chase their ambitions, no matter the cost.

War built the Kisian Empire. And now war will tear it down.

'A visceral, intriguing, intense and emotionally charged ride'
Grimdark Magazine

'Breathtakingly triumphant . . . it has become one of my favourite books of all time'
Novel Notions

'Buckle your seatbelts and prepare for a hell of a ride' Fantasy Book Critic

'Complex and immersive . . . doesn't let go until the final electrifying pages' Fantasy Book Review 

Books by Devin Madson

The Reborn Empire
We Ride the storm
We Lie With Death (coming Jan '21)

The Vengeance Trilogy
The Blood of Whisperers
The Gods of Vice
The Grave at Storm's End

We Ride The Storm by Devin Madson, read by Katharine Chin, Fajer Al-Kaisi & Barrie Kreinik (Extract)

THE BRAND NEW BOOK FROM BESTSELLER CAROLE MATTHEWS

When does time out become the time of your life?

'A life-affirming story full of joy and hope'
CATHY BRAMLEY

'A sun-filled, fun-filled wonderful escapist adventure'
MILLY JOHNSON

***
Jodie Jackson is all at sea, in every sense.

On a ferry bound for the Isle of Wight, she's leaving her London life, her career, and her husband behind. She'd like a chance to turn back the clocks, but she'll settle for some peace and quiet on her brother Bill's beautifully renovated houseboat, Sunny Days.  

But from the moment Jodie steps aboard her new home, it's clear she'll struggle to keep herself to herself. If it isn't Marilyn, who cleans for Bill and is under strict instructions to look after Jodie, then it's Ned, the noisy sculptor on the next-door houseboat. Ned's wood carving is hard on the ears, but it's made up for by the fact that he's rather easy on the eyes.

Bustled out of the boat by Marilyn and encouraged to explore with Ned, Jodie soon delights in her newfound freedom. But out of mind isn't out of sight, and when her old life comes knocking Jodie is forced to face reality. Will she answer the call or choose a life filled with Sunny Days and Sea Breezes?

An absolute must-read from the queen of romance, Sunny Days and Sea Breezes will make your heart sing.

Why do readers love Carole Matthews?

'You can't do better than to sink into Happiness for Beginners' KATIE FFORDE

'An irresistibly warm-hearted story' TRISHA ASHLEY

'Warm, witty and hopeful - I was charmed' SARAH MORGAN

'The queen of funny, feel good fiction' MIKE GAYLE

Sunny Days and Sea Breezes by Carole Matthews, read by Laura Kirman (Audiobook extract)

Guilty is a gripping psychological suspense set in County Clare, Ireland, perfect for fans of Dervla McTiernan and Andrea Carter. Siobhan MacDonald is the ebook-bestselling author of Twisted River and The Blue Pool.

THE PERFECT LIFE

Doctor Luke Forde has the perfect life. A respected heart surgeon, he has a rewarding job, a successful wife, and a daughter, Nina. From their beautiful house overlooking Carberry Lough in County Clare, they present a portrait of family bliss. But over the course of a weekend, Luke's life spirals into chaos.

A GUILTY SECRET

It begins with the word 'GUILTY' painted on his boathouse one morning. Then he spots a chilling notice in the local newspaper. When this is followed by the delivery of a small coffin-shaped package, Luke is terrified. Someone knows the dark secret he is hiding. And someone is out to get him.

SOMEBODY WANTS REVENGE

Luke begins to be plagued by horrifying anonymous messages, and it transpires that it's not only Luke the sender is intending to harm. With strange things happening in the operating theatre, Alison's political ambitions straining their marriage, and Nina's behaviour sparking all sorts of trouble, Luke turns to therapist Terence Black. Is the therapist the only one that can save Luke and his family from the horrendous secrets of the past?

A twisty and compelling psychological suspense novel set in Ireland, from ebook-bestselling author Siobhan MacDonald. Perfect for fans of Dervla McTiernan and Andrea Carter.

Praise for Siobhan MacDonald:

'Dark and twisted' Alex Marwood, Edgar Award winning author of The Wicked Girls

'An unsettling, suspenseful tale of heartbreak and revenge. I flew through it' Andrea Carter, author of the Inishowen mysteries

'Gripping, surprising, and terrifically rewarding' Chris Pavone, New York Times bestselling author of The Expats

'Evocative and richly detailed' Kimberley McCreight, author of the New York Times bestseller Reconstructing Amelia and Where They Found Her

'Explosive . . . studded with dark revelations' Kirkus Reviews

'Skillfully wrought' Booklist

'Masterly control of mood and scene' Chicago Tribune

Guilty by Siobhan MacDonald, read by Frank Laverty (Audiobook extract)

From the author of the Scott and Bailey series, Quiet Acts of Violence is a novel about family and betrayal, injustice and poverty, the ties that bind and those that break us.

A dead baby. A missing mother. A cradle of secrets.

From the author of the Scott and Bailey series, Quiet Acts of Violence is a novel about family and betrayal, injustice and poverty, the ties that bind and those that break us.

__________

Has the woman killed her child? Is she at risk to herself? Someone in the neighbourhood of old terraced streets has the answers. But detectives Donna Bell and Jade Bradshaw find lies and obstruction at every turn, in a community living on the edge, ground down by austerity and no hope. A place of broken dreams. Of desperation. And murder.

When a stranger crashes into Jade's life, her past comes hurtling back, threatening to destroy her and the world she has carved out for herself.   

Donna struggles to juggle everything: work, marriage, kids. It's a precarious balancing act, and the rug is about to be pulled from under her.


___________

Praise for Cath Staincliffe:

'A star in the firmament of British crime fiction' Big Issue in the North

'Writing that gives Britcrime its heart, mind and soul' Literary Review

'Sensitive and humane' The Guardian

'Staincliffe writes brilliantly and compassionately about things that matter' Literary Review

'Compassionate, exciting and down-to-earth. Infused also with that rare and precious ingredient: true feeling' Literary Review

'Such a good writer' Marcel Berlins, The Times

'Unique in British crime fiction: truthful, affirmative and exciting. Planted in the real world and looking good on it' Literary Review

'The most grown-up writer in British crime fiction' Jake Kerridge, The Telegraph

'Harrowing and humane' Ian Rankin

Quiet Acts Of Violence by Cath Staincliffe, read by Julia Franklin (Audiobook extract)

Bestselling author Ali McNamara takes us to the glorious little Cornish town of St Felix - where romance and magic sparkle in the summer air.

Welcome to the glorious little Cornish town of St Felix - where romance and magic sparkle in the summer air

'St Felix has stolen my heart yet again; a perfect, sparkling, summer read.' Cathy Bramley

Kate thinks all her wishes have come true when she opens her own little craft shop in the idyllic harbour town of St Felix.

But she soon finds a mystery lingers in her new shop - a sixty-year-old love story told through beautiful paintings and intricate embroideries.

Jack, the owner of the nearby art shop, volunteers to help Kate unravel the mystery, but in doing so they realise their own lives share some uncanny similarities with Clara and Arty, their 1950s counterparts . . .

Can Kate and Jack put right a decades-old wrong, and maybe find their own happy ending on the way?

*

Praise for Ali McNamara:
'Fun and endearing' Katie Fforde
'Perfect easy reading' Sun
An irresistible, feel-good story infused with infectious humour' Miranda Dickins
'Funny and light-hearted' Heat

Kate and Clara's Curious Cornish Craft Shop by Ali McNamara, read by Mary Woodvine (Extract)

A brilliant new thriller from world-renowned multi-million-copy bestselling author Michael Robotham, this is an explosive novel featuring the brilliant criminal psychologist Cyrus Haven.

He thinks the truth will set her free. She knows it will kill them. A heart-stopping psychological thriller from the Number One bestselling author of THE SECRETS SHE KEEPS and THE OTHER WIFE

__________

She has secrets.

Six years ago, Evie Cormac was found hiding in a secret room in the aftermath of a brutal murder. But nobody has ever discovered her real name or where she came from, because everybody who tries ends up dead.

He needs answers.

Forensic psychologist Cyrus Haven believes the truth will set Evie free. Ignoring her warnings, he begins to dig into her past, only to disturb a hornet's nest of corrupt and powerful people, who have been waiting to find Evie - the final witness to their crimes. Unbeknownst to him, Cyrus is leading them straight to Evie. The truth will not set her free. It will get them killed.

From internationally bestselling, award-winning author Michael Robotham, this is the second explosive novel featuring the gifted criminal psychologist Cyrus Haven, introduced in GOOD GIRL, BAD GIRL.

__________

Praise for Michael Robotham:

'He writes in a voice with a haunting sense of soul' Peter James

'Robotham is the real deal' David Baldacci

'One of crime's greatest practitioners . . . a ripper, suspenseful read' The Australian

'Robotham doesn't just make me scared for his characters, he makes my heart ache for them' Linwood Barclay

'Michael Robotham has done it again - another accomplished crime novel unlike anything he has ever written before' Sydney Morning Herald

'Excellent' Literary Review

When She Was Good by Michael Robotham, read by Joe Jameson (Audiobook extract)

An action-packed, high-octane sequel to The Girl Who Could Move Sh*t with her Mind, full of imagination, wit and random sh*t flying through the air.

'LIKE ALIAS MEETS X-MEN . . . I LOVED IT!' Maria Lewis on The Girl Who Could Move Sh*t With Her Mind

Teagan Frost's life is finally back on track. Her role working for the government as a telekinetic operative is going well and she might even be on course for convincing her crush to go out with her. But, little does she know, that sh*t is about to hit the fan . . .

A young boy with the ability to cause earthquakes has come to Los Angeles - home to the San Andreas, one of the most lethal fault lines in the world. If Teagan can't stop him, the entire city - and the rest of California - could be wiped off the map.

Full of imagination, wit and random sh*t flying through the air, this insane new Frost Files adventure will blow your tiny mind.

'Ford delivers a fantastic follow-up to The Girl Who Could Move Sh*t With her Mind with this tale of earthquakes, superpowers and culinary ambition' Publishers Weekly

'The suspense, the danger, and the rocket-fuelled pace are all turned up to 11 in this more-than-satisfying sequel' Kirkus

Praise for The Girl Who Could Move Sh*t With Her Mind

'Proceeds at breakneck speed through almost 500 pages of madcap adventure' Guardian

'Fast-paced and a lot of fun to read . . . a modern action movie that just happens to be in book form' The Fantasy Inn

'A drunken back-alley brawler of a book' Robert Brockway, author of The Unnoticeables

'Ford's breakneck pace keeps the tension high, and the thrills coming the whole way through' BookPage

'A fast-paced, high-adrenaline tale' Kirkus

Random Sh*t Flying Through The Air by Jackson Ford, read by Lauren Patten & Jesse Vilinsky (Extract)

Against the backdrop of Bath's marathon, Peter Diamond follows his instincts in a new case.

On the 50th anniversary of the publication of his first novel, Peter Lovesey, Mystery Writers of America Grand Master and titan of the British detective novel, returns to the subject of his very first mystery: running.

Through a particularly tragic series of events, couch potato Maeve Kelly has been forced to sign up for the Other Half, Bath's springtime half-marathon. What Maeve doesn't know is just how brutal some of the other runners are.

As race day draws closer, an Albanian refugee named Spiro makes a run for freedom on the other side of town, escaping the chain gang that has held him hostage and its murderous foreman, who is known to his charges as The Finisher. The Finisher has killed for disobedience before, and Spiro knows there's a target on his back as he tries to lose himself in the genteel medieval city of Bath.

Meanwhile Detective Peter Diamond is tasked with crowd control on the raucous day of the race - and catches sight of a violent criminal he put away a decade ago, and who very much seems to be up to his old tricks now that he is paroled. Diamond's hackles are already up when he learns that one of the runners never crossed the finish line and has disappeared without a trace. Was Diamond a spectator to the prelude to a murder?

The Finisher by Peter Lovesey, read by Peter Wickham (Audiobook extract)

From New York Times bestselling author Kristen Ashley comes the first sexy, contemporary romance in a brand-new, spin-off from the Rock Chick and Dream Man series, in which two broken hearts find love and healing in each other.

'I don't know how Kristen Ashley does it; I just read the damn books and happily get lost in her world' Frolic

Two broken hearts find love in each other in this sexy contemporary romance spin-off from the New York Times bestselling author of the Rock Chick and Dream Man series.

Evie is a bonafide nerd and a hyper-intelligent chick who has only ever been able to rely on herself. So when she decides to earn an engineering degree, she takes a job dancing at Smithie's club to make the tuition money she needs. But between her lack of dancing skills and an alpha bad boy who becomes overly protective, Evie realizes this gig might not be as easy as she thought.

Daniel 'Mag' Magnusson knows a thing or two about pain, but the mask he wears is excellent. No one can tell that this good-looking, quick-witted and roguish guy has deep-seated issues. Mag puts on a funny-guy routine so he can hide his broken heart and PTSD. But when Evie dances her way into Mag's life, he realises that he needs to come face-to-face with the demons of his past if he wants a future with her.

Find out why readers are OBSESSED with Kristen Ashley

'Kristen Ashley's books are addicting!' Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author

'[Kristen] Ashley captivates' Publishers Weekly

'When you pick up an Ashley book, you know you're in for plenty of gut-punching emotion, elaborate family drama and sizzling sex' RT Book Reviews

'Kristen Ashley books should come with a warning that says, "You may become addicted to KA books"' Night Owl Reviews

'Any hopeless romantic would devour everything Kristen Ashley has to offer!' Fresh Fiction

Dream Maker by Kristen Ashley, read by Susannah Jones (Audiobook extract)

The story of a town ripped apart by a murder, and David Wilson's search for the truth.

The new book from the UK's leading criminologist, David Wilson.

Before David Wilson became the UK's pre-eminent criminologist, he was just a young boy growing up in the Scottish town of Carluke. As a child, the brutal murder of a young woman rocked this small community, but very quickly a man was arrested for the crime, convicted and put behind bars. For most, life slowly carried on - case closed.

But the whispers in the town were that the wrong man was behind bars: whispers that grew and grew over the years to the point that any time David visited friends and acquaintances would ask, in hushed tones, 'What are you going to do about The Carluke Case?'

Carluke believed that a young man had been wrongly convicted.

Forty years later, David realised it was time for him to find out if the whispers were correct. It was time for him to return home, and find out the truth.

Signs of Murder, written and read by David Wilson (Audiobook extract)

The charming follow-up to the critically-acclaimed breakout novel, Happiness for Humans - a joyful, funny and adorable story for fans of A Man Called Ove, The Rosie Project, and The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

'Very clever and great fun' Kate Eberlen, author of Miss You

Wouldn't it be great, if everyone had a team of smart machines to handle all the messy emotional stuff...

*

The last text Daisy Parsloe received was from her smart fridge about some mouldy potato salad.

She's not doing well at work, her love life is haphazard at best and her elderly mother seems to be losing her mind. And now, apparently even the appliances are judging her life choices.

What Daisy doesn't know is that the appliances are also plotting. They've joined together, across the internet of things, to nudge Daisy in the right direction. But it isn't long before their well-meaning interference starts to get noticed and the race is on to find Daisy's Mr Right before the plugs are pulled.

Daisy is about to find out that sometimes, help comes from the most unlikely places.

A joyful, funny and adorable story for fans of A Man Called Ove and The Rosie Project.

*

Praise for P. Z. Reizin:

'Funny, quirky, unexpected' Jojo Moyes

'Hilarious and exceedingly relatable' Carrie Hope Fletcher

'So funny, clever and timely' Martha Kearney

'Touching and hilarious' Sunday Mirror

'Fun, romantic, original, with a clever twist' Woman and Home

Ask Me Anything by P.Z. Reizin, read by Lucy Price-Lewis & Mark Meadows (Extract)

The next thrilling Dresden Files title from No. 1 international bestselling author Jim Butcher.

Meet Harry Dresden, Chicago's first (and only) Wizard PI. Turns out the 'everyday' world is full of strange and magical things - and most of them don't play well with humans. That's where Harry comes in.

But he's forgotten his own golden rule: magic - it can get a guy killed.

Peace Talks by Jim Butcher, read by James Marsters (Audiobook extract)

Dazzling space battles, intergalactic politics and rogue AI collide in the second book in this epic space opera series by award-winning author Megan E. O'Keefe

'METICULOUSLY PLOTTED, EDGE-OF-YOUR-SEAT SPACE OPERA WITH A SOUL' Kirkus on Velocity Weapon

The fate of the galaxy is on the line in the second book of this gripping, visionary space opera by award-winning author Megan E. O'Keefe.

Sanda and Tomas are fleeing for their lives after letting the most dangerous smartship in the universe run free. Now, unsure of who to trust, Sanda knows only one thing for certain - to be able to save herself from becoming a pawn of greater powers, she needs to discover the secret of the coordinates hidden in her skull.

But getting to those coordinates is a problem she can't solve alone. They exist beyond a deadgate - a sealed-off Casimir gate that opens up into a dead-end system. And there's a dangerous new player who wants the coordinates for their own ends - a player who will happily crack her open to get them.

Dazzling space battles, intergalactic politics and rogue AI collide in the follow-up to the Philip K. Dick award-shortlisted Velocity Weapon.

Praise for the series:

'A brilliantly plotted yarn of survival and far-future political intrigue' Guardian

'Full of twists, feints, and deception, O'Keefe's latest presents a visionary world rife with political intrigue and space adventure' Booklist (starred review)

'Skillfully interweaves intrigue, action, and strong characterization' Publishers Weekly

'A must-read for fans of James S. A. Corey and Alastair Reynolds' Bookbag

'O'Keefe keeps the pace pumping, timing the big twists perfectly' SFX

Chaos Vector by Megan E. O'Keefe, read by Joe Jameson (Audiobook extract)

She thought she'd buried her past. But what if it's been hunting her this whole time?

'One of the best thrillers I've ever read, I stayed up til 3am to finish this novel. I was utterly engrossed by it' Rebecca
'The Wicked Sister pulls you in from the first page and takes you on a gripping suspense-filled ride that has so many twist and turns' Kelly
'The twists were shocking... All that I want and more from a psychological thriller' Elizabeth

She thought she'd buried her past. But what if it's been hunting her this whole time?

From the bestselling and award-winning author Karen Dionne comes a startling novel of psychological suspense as two generations of sisters try to unravel their tangled relationships between nature and nurture, guilt and betrayal, love and evil.

You have been cut off from society for fifteen years, shut away in a mental hospital in self-imposed exile as punishment for the terrible thing you did when you were a child.

But what if nothing about your past is as it seems?

And if you didn't accidentally shoot and kill your mother, then whoever did is still out there. Waiting for you.

For a decade and a half, Rachel Cunningham has chosen to lock herself away in a psychiatric facility, tortured by gaps in her memory and the certainty that she is responsible for her parents' deaths. But when she learns new details about their murders, Rachel returns, in a quest for answers, to the place where she once felt safest: her family's sprawling log cabin in the remote forests of Michigan.

As Rachel begins to uncover what really happened on the day her parents were murdered, she learns - as her mother did years earlier - that home can be a place of unspeakable evil, and that the bond she shares with her sister might be the most poisonous of all.

The Wicked Sister by Karen Dionne, read by Kristen Sieh and Andi Arndt (Audiobook extract)

The long-awaited prequel to Elizabeth Chadwick's bestselling and beloved first novel The Wild Hunt.

'Picking up an Elizabeth Chadwick novel you know you are in for a sumptuous ride'
Daily Telegraph

 The Welsh Borders, 1069
 
 When Ashdyke Manor is attacked, Lady Christen is forced to witness her husband's murder and the pillaging of her lands at the hands of brutal Norman invaders.  
  
 It seems the pain is finally over when Miles Le Gallois, Lord of Milnham-on-Wye, calls off the attack. But he has Christen's brother under armed guard and a deal to offer: her brother's freedom for her hand in marriage. Christen finds herself hastily married into the enemy side, with her brother swearing his vengeance on her new husband.
  
 Miles and Christen's precarious union invites enemies from all sides and when Miles is summoned for a lengthy campaign by the King, Christen is left to watch his lands. In the midst of war, two enemies must somehow learn to trust one another if they are to survive . . .

Praise for Elizabeth Chadwick

'An author who makes history come gloriously alive'
The Times

'Stunning . . . Her characters are beguiling, and the story is intriguing'
Barbara Erskine

'I rank Elizabeth Chadwick with such historical novelist stars as Dorothy Dunnett and Anya Seton'
Sharon Kay Penman

'Enjoyable and sensuous'
Daily Mail

'Meticulous research and strong storytelling'
Woman & Home

'A riveting read . . . A glorious adventure not to be missed!'
Candis

The Coming Of The Wolf by Elizabeth Chadwick, read by Charlotte Strevens (Audiobook extract)

Shortlisted for the Gordon Burn Prize

AN OBSERVER TOP TEN DEBUT 2020

'Sensuous and thrillingly well written', Observer

'When did you last read a novel about a young, black, gay, Jehovah Witness man from Wolverhampton who flees his community to make his way in London as a prostitute? This might be a debut, but Mendez is an exciting, accomplished and daring storyteller with a great ear for dialogue. Graphic Erotica Alert! Don't read this book if you like your fiction cosy and middle-of-the-road'  Bernardine Evaristo, winner of the 2019 Booker Prize for Girl, Woman, Other

'The kind of novel you never knew you were waiting for. An explosive work that reels from sex, to sin, to salvation all the while grappling with what it means to black, gay, British, a son, a father, a lover, even a man. A remarkable debut' Marlon James, Booker Prize winning author of Black Leopard, Red Wolf

'This debut cements Mendez as a stunning new voice in fiction' Cosmopolitan

Rainbow Milk is an intersectional coming-of-age story, following nineteen-year-old Jesse McCarthy as he grapples with his racial and sexual identities against the backdrop of a Jehovah's Witness upbringing and the legacies of the Windrush generation.

In the Black Country in the 1950s, ex-boxer Norman Alonso is a determined and humble Jamaican who has moved to Britain with his wife to secure a brighter future for themselves and their children. Blighted with unexpected illness and racism, Norman and his family are resilient in the face of such hostilities, but are all too aware that they will need more than just hope to survive.

At the turn of the millennium, Jesse seeks a fresh start in London - escaping from a broken immediate family, a repressive religious community and the desolate, disempowered Black Country - but finds himself at a loss for a new centre of gravity, and turns to sex work to create new notions of love, fatherhood and spirituality.

Rainbow Milk is a bold exploration of race, class, sexuality, freedom and religion across generations, time and cultures. Paul Mendez is a fervent new writer with an original and urgent voice.

Rainbow Milk, written and read by Paul Mendez (Audiobook extract)

A powerful, moving and darkly comic memoir from the brilliant comedian, actor and broadcaster Alan Davies, star of QI and Jonathan Creek.

'A simply astonishing achievement. The quality, depth, emotional power and terrifying honesty of Alan Davies's story-telling take the breath away' Stephen Fry

'This hugely affecting book is brave, insightful and, at times, funny about things it is hard to be funny about' Jo Brand

The story of a life built on sand. In the rain.

In this compelling memoir, comedian and actor Alan Davies recalls his boyhood with vivid insight and devastating humour. Shifting between his 1970s upbringing and his life today, Davies moves poignantly from innocence to experience to the clarity of hindsight, always with a keen sense of the absurd.

From sibling dynamics, to his voiceless, misunderstood progression through school, sexuality and humiliating 'accidents', Davies inhabits his younger mind with spectacular accuracy, sharply evoking an era when Green Shield Stamps, Bob-a-Job week and Whizzer & Chips loomed large, a bus fare was 2p - and children had little power in the face of adult motivation. Here, there are often exquisitely tender recollections of the mother he lost at six years old, of a bereaved family struggling to find its way, and the kicks and confusion of adolescence.

Through even the joyous and innocent memories, the pain of Davies's lifelong grief and profound betrayal is unfiltered, searing and beautifully articulated. Just Ignore Him is not only an autobiography, it is a testament to a survivor's resilience and courage.

Just Ignore Him, written and read by Alan Davies (Audiobook extract)

'Factfulness' meets 'How to Be Right' in this major new book from globally bestselling economist Tim Harford.

'If you aren't in love with stats before reading this book, you will be by the time you're done. Powerful, persuasive, and in these truth-defying times, indispensable'
Caroline Criado Perez, author of Invisible Women

'Nobody makes the statistics of everyday life more fascinating and enjoyable than Tim Harford'
Bill Bryson

'Fabulously readable, lucid, witty and authoritative . . . Every politician and journalist should be made to read this book, but everyone else will get so much pleasure and draw so much strength from the joyful way it dispels the clouds of deceit and delusion'
Stephen Fry

'Wise, humane and, above all, illuminating. Nobody is better on statistics and numbers - and how to make sense of them'
Matthew Syed

When was the last time you read a grand statement, accompanied by a large number, and wondered whether it could really be true? Statistics are vital in helping us tell stories - we see them in the papers, on social media, and we hear them used in everyday conversation - and yet we doubt them more than ever.

But numbers - in the right hands - have the power to change the world for the better. Contrary to popular belief, good statistics are not a trick, although they are a kind of magic. Good statistics are not smoke and mirrors; in fact, they help us see more clearly. Good statistics are like a telescope for an astronomer, a microscope for a bacteriologist, or an X-ray for a radiologist. If we are willing to let them, good statistics help us see things about the world around us and about ourselves - both large and small ­- that we would not be able to see in any other way.

In How to Make the World Add Up, Tim Harford draws on his experience as both an economist and presenter of the BBC's radio show 'More or Less'. He takes us deep into the world of disinformation and obfuscation, bad research and misplaced motivation to find those priceless jewels of data and analysis that make communicating with numbers worthwhile. Harford's characters range from the art forger who conned the Nazis to the stripper who fell in love with the most powerful congressman in Washington, to famous data detectives such as John Maynard Keynes, Daniel Kahneman and Florence Nightingale. He reveals how we can evaluate the claims that surround us with confidence, curiosity and a healthy level of scepticism.

Using ten simple rules for understanding numbers - plus one golden rule - this extraordinarily insightful book shows how if we keep our wits about us, thinking carefully about the way numbers are sourced and presented, we can look around us and see with crystal clarity how the world adds up.

How To Make The World Add Up, written and read by Tim Harford (Audiobook extract)

Meditations Listings: 

The Body Scan Meditation: 0.00
The Breathing Anchor Meditation: 12.12
The Mindful Movement Meditation: 22.02
The Compassionate Acceptance Meditation: 32.30
The Treasure of Pleasure Meditation: 42.30
The Open Heart Meditation: 52.25
The Connection Meditation: 1.02.17
The Three Minute Breathing Space Meditation: 01.12.23

The meditations are also available as separate tracks here: https://soundcloud.com/hachetteaudiouk/sets/mindfulness-meditation/s-chcYB



Mindfulness for Health

An exquisitely told, tragic tale of thwarted love, My Policeman is soon to be adapted into film by Amazon Prime with Harry Styles (Don't Worry Darling) and Emma Corrin (The Crown) attached to the cast.

It is in 1950s' Brighton that Marion first catches sight of Tom. He teaches her to swim in the shadow of the pier and Marion is smitten - determined her love will be enough for them both.

A few years later in Brighton Museum Patrick meets Tom. Patrick is besotted with Tom and opens his eyes to a glamorous, sophisticated new world.

Tom is their policeman, and in this age it is safer for him to marry Marion. The two lovers must share him, until one of them breaks and three lives are destroyed.

My Policeman by Bethan Roberts, read by Emma Powell and Piers Hampton (Audiobook extract)

Hachette Audio UK is the audiobook imprint of the Little, Brown Book Group. We publish a diverse list with fantastic authors such as J.K. Rowling, Stephenie Meyer, Mark Billingham, Iain Banks, John Steinbeck, Walter Isaacson and Malcolm Gladwell. Follow us on SoundCloud for pre-publication clips, audio extras and more.  

Hachette Audio UK

Pinned to spotlight

Top Tracks