Mystery/Crime/Thriller Books

'In one moment, every drop of blood in my body was brought to a stop... There, as if it had that moment sprung out of the earth, stood the figure of a solitary Woman, dressed from head to foot in white'The Woman in White famously opens with Walter Hartright's eerie encounter on a moonlit London road. Engaged as a drawing master to the beautiful Laura Fairlie, Walter becomes embroiled in the sinister intrigues of Sir Percival Glyde and his 'charming' friend Count Fosco, who has a taste for white mice, vanilla bonbons, and poison. Pursuing questions of identity and insanity along the paths and corridors of English country houses and the madhouse, The Woman in White is the first and most influential of the Victorian genre that combined Gothic horror with psychological realism.Matthew Sweet's introduction explores the phenomenon of Victorian 'sensation' fiction, and discusses Wilkie Collins's biographical and societal influences. Included in this edition are appendices on theatrical adaptations of the novel and its serialisation history.

Recommendation: "The Bed I Made" is a page-turner that keeps you on the edge with its thrilling plot and the alluring but dangerous relationship between the main characters. Lucie Whitehouse's writing style is captivating and the wintry Isle of Wight setting adds a chilling atmosphere. If you are looking for a suspenseful read with a psychological twist, this is the book for you.

"The Birthday" is a great read for those who enjoy family dramas filled with secrets and surprises. The unique selling point of this book is the way the author delves deep into the complex relationships between family members and the impact their hidden secrets have on one another. Readers will appreciate the detailed characterization and the gripping plot that builds up to an unexpected twist.

"Bloodhound" is a great read for fans of thrilling psychic detective novels. The unique twist of Charlotte Vickers helping a woman find a vanished fiancee adds a new layer to the classic missing persons case. The book is full of unexpected twists and turns, making it a page-turner until the very end.