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A taster of some of the brightest and best new novels from the rising stars of fiction.From a time-bending love story to an Irish political drama, from a big American book about talent on the pitch to a hedonistic coming-of-age tale, there is something in here to suit all readers of really good novels. Championed by bestselling authors such as Hilary Mantel, Tash Aw and Patrick Gale, this collection is proudly bought to you by Fourth Estate.

A taster of some of the brightest and best new novels from the rising stars of fiction.From a time-bending love story to an Irish political drama, from a big American book about talent on the pitch to a hedonistic coming-of-age tale, there is something in here to suit all readers of really good novels. Championed by bestselling authors such as Hilary Mantel, Tash Aw and Patrick Gale, this collection is proudly bought to you by Fourth Estate.

A taster of some of the brightest and best new novels from the rising stars of fiction.From a time-bending love story to an Irish political drama, from a big American book about talent on the pitch to a hedonistic coming-of-age tale, there is something in here to suit all readers of really good novels. Championed by bestselling authors such as Hilary Mantel, Tash Aw and Patrick Gale, this collection is proudly bought to you by Fourth Estate.

A thrilling read, for fans of Gone Girl and We Were Liars.There was no sign of a struggle, they whisper to each other. She took her phone but left her laptop behind.Apparently, she'd met someone online, they write to each other in class, phones buzzing.She ran away. She was taken.The first time Aiden Kendrick hears about Lizzie Summersall's disappearance is when the police appear at his front door. He and Lizzie used to be friends; they aren't anymore. And when Aiden finds out that Lizzie had been talking to strangers on Facebook; that the police think she went to meet one of them, he begins to wonder how well he ever really knew her, and Aiden doesn't know it yet, but with Lizzie's disappearance his life is about to take a twisted and desperate turn.

A thrilling read, for fans of Gone Girl and We Were Liars.There was no sign of a struggle, they whisper to each other. She took her phone but left her laptop behind.Apparently, she''d met someone online, they write to each other in class, phones buzzing.She ran away. She was taken.The first time Aiden Kendrick hears about Lizzie Summersall''s disappearance is when the police appear at his front door. He and Lizzie used to be friends; they aren''t anymore. And when Aiden finds out that Lizzie had been talking to strangers on Facebook; that the police think she went to meet one of them, he begins to wonder how well he ever really knew her, and Aiden doesn''t know it yet, but with Lizzie''s disappearance his life is about to take a twisted and desperate turn.

Southfield High School is oh so normal, with its good teachers, its bad, and its cliques. But despite the cliques, there's a particular group of friends who have known each other forever and know that they can rely on each other for anything. There's the twins: Vis, rebellious, kind, and just a tiny bit worried about what the hell she's going to do once this year is over, and Aisha, smart, quiet and observant. Then there's Remy, the loudmouth, and Gemma, who's more interested in college boys and getting into the crap club in town. And then there's Elise: the pretty one.But at the start of Year 11, when the group befriend the new boy, Elijah, things start to change. The group find themselves not as close as they used to be. Until one Tuesday, when the students are trapped inside the school building. And one of them has a gun. Close Your Eyes is the story of a school shooting which, through interviews, messages and questionable actions, asks: Who is truly responsible?

Southfield High School is oh so normal, with its good teachers, its bad, and its cliques. But despite the cliques, there''s a particular group of friends who have known each other forever and know that they can rely on each other for anything. There''s the twins: Vis, rebellious, kind, and just a tiny bit worried about what the hell she''s going to do once this year is over, and Aisha, smart, quiet and observant. Then there''s Remy, the loudmouth, and Gemma, who''s more interested in college boys and getting into the crap club in town. And then there''s Elise: the pretty one.But at the start of Year 11, when the group befriend the new boy, Elijah, things start to change. The group find themselves not as close as they used to be. Until one Tuesday, when the students are trapped inside the school building. And one of them has a gun. Close Your Eyes is the story of a school shooting which, through interviews, messages and questionable actions, asks: Who is truly responsible?

Sometimes parties are not all they are cracked up to be . . . the brilliant new novel from a Carnegie nominated author.Hope has never been happier. She''s on her way to Crete, after a group of her friends have made her an honorary ''lad'' and let her tag along on their boys'' holiday. There''s a slight complication in that one of those boys, Logan, is Hope''s ex-boyfriend, but they''re still friends and Hope''s pretty confident it won''t be too awkward.The next couple of days are exactly what Hope was hoping for - lazy days in the sun, and long, drunken conversations. She can''t help but notice that Logan''s flirting with her. Logan and Hope end up alone and Hope is horrified when, after she leans in to kiss him, Logan completely rejects her.Embarrassed and annoyed, Hope is on a mission to get drunk, and with the alcohol flowing, and the sun going down, Hope''s starts having a great time.The next thing Hope knows, she''s being woken up on the beach by two strangers. It''s 9 o''clock the next morning and she can''t remember anything about the previous night . . . what on earth happened?

*A LISA JEWELL PICK IN Woman & Home*‘Brilliantly structured’ LISA JEWELL 'So original, thrilling and utterly addictive' ALICE FEENEY'Beautifully written, experimental, and fast-paced. I’m addicted' GILLIAN McALLISTER 'Unique, punchy and super-smart' ABIGAIL DEANONE TRIAL. FIVE TRUTHS. BUT ARE THEY READY FOR HERS?When Katie is charged with murdering four men at the exclusive private club where she’s a waitress, her personal life and upbringing are thrust into the spotlight. During the trial, the people closest to Katie start to question how well they really know her.Her father remembers the sweet schoolgirl.Her childhood friend misses her kindness and protection.Her lover regrets ever falling for her.Her lawyer believes she is hiding something.A journalist is convinced she is a cold-blooded killer.To each of them she's someone different. But is she guilty?READERS LOVE HER MANY FACES:‘Utterly compelling and had me hooked from the first to the last page!’‘Such clever, edgy writing’‘Simply brilliant. Five massive stars for this one’‘An original, completely immersive reading experience’‘Nicci Cloke delivers a masterclass in unreliable narration’

*A LISA JEWELL PICK IN Woman & Home*‘Brilliantly structured’ LISA JEWELL 'So original, thrilling and utterly addictive' ALICE FEENEY'Beautifully written, experimental, and fast-paced. I’m addicted' GILLIAN McALLISTER 'Unique, punchy and super-smart' ABIGAIL DEANONE TRIAL. FIVE TRUTHS. BUT ARE THEY READY FOR HERS?When Katie is charged with murdering four men at the exclusive private club where she’s a waitress, her personal life and upbringing are thrust into the spotlight. During the trial, the people closest to Katie start to question how well they really know her.Her father remembers the sweet schoolgirl.Her childhood friend misses her kindness and protection.Her lover regrets ever falling for her.Her lawyer believes she is hiding something.A journalist is convinced she is a cold-blooded killer.To each of them she's someone different. But is she guilty?READERS LOVE HER MANY FACES:‘Utterly compelling and had me hooked from the first to the last page!’‘Such clever, edgy writing’‘Simply brilliant. Five massive stars for this one’‘An original, completely immersive reading experience’‘Nicci Cloke delivers a masterclass in unreliable narration’

‘A must read’ MirrorTO EACH OF THEM SHE'S SOMEONE DIFFERENT. BUT IS SHE GUILTY?Real readers’ new crime obsession: ‘I literally couldn’t wait to get home to read more’‘Smooth, sophisticated, and gripping’‘Clear your schedule – you won’t be putting this one down’‘I thought I’d worked out the end – I was wrong!’‘This book was beyond brilliant. You all need to read this’When four influential members of London’s most exclusive private club are poisoned, a young waitress is charged with their murder. Now her personal life and upbringing are under the microscope, and the people closest to Katie start to question what they know about her.Her father remembers the sweet schoolgirl.Her childhood friend misses her kindness and protection.Her lover regrets ever falling for her.Her lawyer believes she is hiding something.A journalist is convinced she is a cold-blooded killer.FIVE MEN. FIVE STORIES. BUT ARE THEY READY FOR HERS?Unravel the mystery that all your favourite crime writers can’t stop talking about:‘Beautifully written, experimental, and fast-paced. I’m addicted' GILLIAN McALLISTER‘So original, thrilling and utterly addictive' ALICE FEENEY‘Original, assured and emotionally insightful' LUCY CLARKE'Unique, punchy and super-smart' ABIGAIL DEAN‘Ingenious and gripping’ HARRIET TYCE 'Beautifully wrought psychological thriller' ERIN KELLY 'The new GONE GIRL' ANNA MAZZOLA‘Clever, fast paced but emotionally insightful’ JO CALLAGHAN'Clever, twisty and with such a unique narrative… the breakout suspense writer of the year' SARAH PINBOROUGH