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Must-reads for summer at WHSmith
Sword Song Bernard Cornwell
A gripping story of love, deceit, and violence set in an England of tremendous turmoil and strife, Sword Song is based on true events. It’s about nothing short than the making of our country, where there is just a small flicker of hope that Alfred, the great king of Wessex, may prove a force that lasts...
The Killing Ground Jack Higgins
For intelligence operative Sean Dillon, it all begins with a routine passport check. But the events it will lead to will be as bloody as any he has ever known. Filled with dark suspense and driven by characters of complexity and passion, the Killing Ground is a modern Higgins classic in the making.
Faces Martina Cole
This is the fourteenth novel from the author rightly acclaimed for her phenomenal success with "Close" – and it doesn’t disappoint. Set in the heart of London's criminal gangland, from the 1970s to the present day, Faces is gritty, gripping and utterly unforgettable.
Bad Luck and Trouble Lee Child
Ex-military cop Jack Reacher is the perfect anti hero - tough as nails, but with a big brain, a conscience to match... and a willingness to do whatever it takes. Bad Luck and Trouble unfolds with the simple, immaculate logic that has made this series utterly addictive.
Don’t Stop Me Now Jeremy Clarkson
A quirky look at the world through the car windscreeen. Read it and – among a festival of political incorrectness – you’ll discover why Surrey is worse than Wales, the reason cable TV salesmen must be punched and why divorce can be blamed on the birth of Jesus. Classic, unrepentant, hilarious Clarkson.
Step on a Crack James Patterson
Detective Michael Bennett is about to face the greatest challenge of his career. After the death of a beloved former First Lady, the powerful gather for her funeral. Then the inconceivable occurs: billionaires, politicians, and superstars are trapped within one man's brilliant and ruthless plan.
