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FICTION
TOP FICTION APRIL
The Shadow Key
by Susan
Stokes-Chapman
In the remote village of
Penhelyg, Meirionydd,
1783, Henry Talbot,
a disgraced London
physician, takes up a post
amidst suspicion and
folklore. Investigating
his predecessor’s
mysterious death, he
uncovers dark secrets.
Linette Tresilian,
mistress of Plas Helyg,
isolated and suspicious,
joins forces with Henry.
Together, they unravel
truths that bind their
destinies, shedding light
on the village’s enigmatic
past, and potentially
bringing either
illumination or shadow to
Penhelyg’s inhabitants.
Credence
by Penelope Douglas
Tiernan de Haas,
orphaned after her
wealthy parents’ sudden
death, feels indifferent
to life. Jake Van der
Berg, her only living
relative, becomes her
guardian along with
his sons, Noah and
Kaleb. Living in
Colorado’s mountains,
Tiernan finds herself
influenced by the
family’s dynamic.
Amid blurred boundaries,
she navigates complex
relationships, including
a dark romance, in a
remote cabin. Penelope
Douglas’s steamy
tale explores desire
and control in a
compelling narrative.
The No. 1 Lawyer
by James Patterson
& Nancy Allen
Stafford Lee Penney,
Mississippi’s top defense
attorney, faces an
unexpected loss when
his wife is murdered
following his courtroom
triumphs. With his
career shattered and his
innocence questioned,
Stafford battles to clear
his name and catch the
true culprit, who appears
intent on framing him.
The stakes escalate as
he mounts his defense
in a high-profile murder
trial, determined to
secure justice in his most
personal case yet. An
exciting legal thriller from
the world’s bestselling
thriller writer.
The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo
In this highly anticipated novel set in Madrid, Luzia Cotado, a
maid with hidden magical abilities, navigates a treacherous world
of power-hungry nobility and religious persecution. Pressured
by her mistress to use her talents to gain favour at court, Luzia
must tread carefully to protect her secrets. With the backdrop of
the Inquisition, she faces danger and deception, determined to
secure her place in a world where ambition can be fatal.
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The Hunter
by Tana French
Tension builds as two
men disrupt a peaceful
village with a quest for
gold, endangering the
tranquility cherished
by former detective Cal
Hooper. Cal’s bond with
local woman, Lena, and
teenage girl, Trey, is
threatened when Trey’s
father, one of the men,
resurfaces. While Cal
seeks to shield Trey, Trey
seeks revenge, igniting
a conflict between love
and vengeance in the
blazing summer heat
of the West of Ireland.
Crackling with tension
and slow-burn suspense.