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,...

In the winter of 1942, England lies cold and dark in the wartime blackout. One bleak evening, Councillor Grayling steps off the 6.12 from Euston, carrying £120 in cash, and oblivious to the fate that awaits him in the snow-covered suburbs. Inspector Holly draws up a list of Grayling's fellow passengers: his distrusted employee Charles Evetts, the charming Hugh Rolandson, and an unknown refugee from Nazi Germany, among others. Inspector Holly will soon discover that each passenger harbours ...

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...

Booed by crowds. Sworn at by players. Spat on from the stands. Threatened, accused, hated. Welcome to the world of football refereeing.We watch referees every week. But almost none of us understand what the job really demands.In this meticulously reported book, William Ralston goes deep inside football's most exposed role, speaking to officials from Sunday league pitches to World Cups to show what it takes to officiate at the highest level.With rare access to UEFA, ...

'There are good guys, and then there is Lewis Moody' - The GuardianWhat does it take to be a good man, leader, friend, husband, dad? How do you meet adversity head on, and learn from it over and over again? And what does it mean to choose hope, love and laughter when the worst happens?This is a book for anyone who has suffered a setback, and who needs to find their way through and persevere. A book for those who want to relive glor...

Pre-order the next DCI James Walker thriller now!Two women are discovered brutally murdered in a hot tub, their blood staining the water a vivid red.Nicola and Emily, friends taking a holiday break, have become victims of a frenzied attack. With no signs of forced entry and their phones missing, DCI James Walker is stumped.As he delves deeper into the case, James uncovers a tangled web of betrayal. Each new suspect he uncovers has a motive fit for murder, but can Ja...

Eight months after helping to prevent a devastating attack on Britain's nuclear deterrent, ex-SAS hero David Hawkins is down on his luck. But when an act of reckless violence costs him his job, Hawkins is recruited by MI6 for a highly sensitive mission.The job: infiltrate a gang of cut-throat mercenaries led by a notorious former Regiment officer. Six believes this team is planning a once-in-a-century heist. Now they want Hawkins to find out who else is involved - and why.B...

From the moment he sets his eyes on Ashley Oliver at sixth form on the cusp of the new millennium, Charlie falls in love.It isn’t all sunshine and roses though and it takes several years and more than one chance meeting before they begin their relationship. Will they survive everything the world has to throw at them or will the pressure of life, love, and London be too much for them?Told through big and small, trivial and significant moments, this is a movi...

Bloomsbury presents Gary Lineker: A Portrait of a Football Icon by Chris Evans read by Simon Darwen'Full of pace and style, just like its subject ... a vivid, nostalgic reminder of Lineker’s greatness as a player' - Leo McKinstry'Skilfully crafted – there is not much more you can ask from a biography' – Patrick BarclayENGLAND CAPTAIN. WORLD CUP HERO. SERIAL GOALSCORER. MATCH OF THE DAY HOST...

One of the most loved - and loving - father-and-son duos in the land, Harry and Jamie Redknapp are football royalty. Football runs through their veins. Both have enjoyed stellar careers on the pitch, in managerial dug-outs and in our television studios. But how did it all start, and what drove them on to be the football fanatics that they so passionately are today?A Family Obsession is the fascinating result of Harry and Jamie sitting round the kitchen table, where they di...

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 funniest fitness book I've ever read in my life,' CHRIS EVANS, Virgin RadioWELCOME TO FITNESS UNLOCKED: THE ONLY TRAINING MANUAL YOU WILL EVER NEED.Whether you've been training for a while, or you're a complete beginner, getting in great shape is simple. It's not easy, but it's simple. It just needs to be unlocked.Thankfully for you, you've discovered this incredible book written by one of our generati...