Adrian Gray was born in May 1862 and met his death through violence, at the hands of one of his own children, at Christmas, 1931. Thus begins a classic crime novel published in 1933, a riveting portrait of the psychology of a murderer. Each December, Adrian Gray invites his extended family to stay at his lonely house, King's Poplars. None of Gray's six surviving children is fond of him; several have cause to wish him dead. The family gathers on Christmas Eve – and by the following morning,...

Frankenstein - or, The Modern Prometheus - is considered to be one of the earliest examples of science fiction. Written by Mary Shelley, it tells the story of scientist Victor Frankenstein and the catastrophic consequences of his attempts to create a perfect new being by activating a group of body parts with an electrical charge. The hideous monster that is born of Frankenstein's experiment wreaks havoc when it realises that it will never know the happiness that mere mort...

Shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award 2022Football has always measured success by what you win, but only in the last twenty years have clubs started to think about how you win. Data has now suffused almost every aspect of how football is played, coached, scouted and consumed. But it’s not the algorithms or new metrics that have made this change, it’s the people behind them.This is the story of modern football’s great data r...

‘HELP! I am addicted to this series! Unputdownable’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Chilling truths are buried in this snow…When a body dressed in a Santa Claus suit appears in the snow just outside a small village in Cumbria, DCI James Walker is the first to appear on the scene. Almost a year has passed since something so tragic has happened in the close-knit community, and James is hopeful that it’s just an accidental death.But when he un...

A single terrible mistake cost David Hawkins everything. His marriage. His relationship with his daughter - and his career in the SAS. Now Hawkins is a man on the downward slope of life. Banished from the Regiment, relegated to a desk job at one of Britain's biggest private defence contractors, haunted by the memories of the past.But when a talented young engineer dies in mysterious circumstances, Hawkins is sent down to Plymouth to investigate. Working alongside the company's new ...

Bloomsbury presents… xGenius: Expected Goals and the Science of Winning Football Matches by James Tippett read by Simon Darwen'Eye-opening. An essential read for any football fan' – Jamie CarragherA new, expanded and super-charged guide to Expected Goals (xG) analysis from the bestselling author of The Expected Goals Philosophy.The concept of Expected Goals – or xG – has changed how we understand f...

THE INCREDIBLE TRUE STORY OF LANDO NORRIS' EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY TO BECOME F1 CHAMPIONAfter one of the most exciting and closely-fought F1 Championships in years, Lando Norris stands top of the podium as World Champion, leading a new generation of young, exciting and fast British drivers gracing the grid. With George Russell joining Norris at the top table, Lewis Hamilton reaching the twilight of his extraordinary ...

Bloomsbury presents Dark Blade by Steve Feasey, read by Simon Darwen.‘This has everything you want from an epic fantasy adventure – devious Gods, hideous monsters, a portal to another dimension and a hero with an enchanted blade. Great stuff’ – Charlie Higson, author of the Young Bond series_________________________A sweeping epic fantasy perfect for fans of the Summoner trilogy by Taran Matharu and Shadow and Bone by Leigh BardugoWHEN GODS FAIL, WHO WILL KEE...

'From cold cases and serial killers to the death of a spy, Peter's true life story is as gripping as the finest thriller' – Peter James, bestselling author of One of Us Is DeadDiscover the truth beyond the police tape in What Lies Beneath, the arresting memoir of murder, investigation and justice from Peter Faulding, a world-leading forensic search expert.Recovering bodies, finding discarded remains, identifying unmarked g...

Brought to you by Penguin.The riveting account of SAS action in the Falklands warAfter passing the world's toughest Special Forces selection and joining the elite ranks of D Squadron, 22 SAS in 1979, Mark 'Splash' Aston thought the hard part was over.Then on April 2 1982 Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands.Days later D Squadron joined the cutting edge of Britain's campaign to retake the islands. Facing extreme weather and...

Known for his 'lightning reflexes' and unique playing style, Hugo Lloris has always set himself apart from other goalkeepers. He played for the French national team for fourteen years, as captain for twelve, and won the World Cup in 2018. He spent eleven years with Tottenham Hotspur and as long-time club captain, there are few who know the club better. In Earning My Spurs, Hugo takes us through the glory days and scandals of his career for both clubs and country.Lloris has...

**'One of the most exquisite debuts I've read for some time' Daily Telegraph'Affecting and haunting'** ObserverAfter the death of his wife, a father raises his two sons alone. His bond with Fus, the eldest, and Gillou, the youngest, is a close one. But their town is not one of opportunity, and it soon becomes clear that the boys are heading down different paths. Gillou sets his sights on university in Paris. Fus, despite his socialist upbr...