Fiction

A thought-provoking, gripping and haunting account of the end of civilisation.

Beautifully poetic descriptions of playing the game of squash in this coming-of-age novel about a young woman in Pakistan.

The American novelist and bookshop owner, Ann Patchett recommends this book with great enthusiasm. It made her 'bark like a seal' and is 'brilliantly faceted', scaring her, moving her and educating her. What will we make of it?!

Students in a north London school are hearing a ticking noise in their ears. At first it seems to be tinnitus, but quickly it's evidently more serious. A teacher and a vaccinologist try to find a solution before it's too late.

Members of an investigative news team are murdered in London. What had they uncovered? Why have they been killed? Who's next?

An incredibly clever thriller - though it was being in the company of the central character, detective Julia Day that compelled me to keep reading. Felt lost when I finished the book!

A thriller about friendship which I was unable to put down, and left me feeling wrung-through!

A novella providing a snapshot of the life of a judge facing challenges personally and professionally.

A wonderfully magical Japanese tale of grief, love and friendship.

A jaded, single, childless woman starts living again when she befriends a young, successful family, only to experience a devastating betrayal.

A stunning, haunting novel set in East Anglia during England's deadliest witch hunt, in the 17th century.

A group of friends holiday on an island, but there's a murderer in their midst and we are constantly being wrongfooted as we learn their story.

A funny, raw and gripping account of divorce and life on a national newspaper. Bridget Jones 10 years on?

Cosy crime set in Suffolk with antiques. What could be better!?

Things seem to have taken a turn for the better for divorcee screenwriter, Ben, but is his old schoolfriend to be trusted? A gripping summer read.

An astonishing metaphysical, time-slip novel about family, relationships, loss. Published in September.

A clever and unusual tale of intrigue, desperation, hope and loyalty, with a fascinating glimpse of the effects of prison life.

When Buffy inherits a run-down B&B in Wales he launches residential divorce courses to help fill beds. An ex-wife thinks the village more desirable than living in Suffolk!

An all expenses paid trip to celebrate a friend's birthday in a safari lodge in South Africa. A dream holiday turns into a nightmare.