ADAM CROFT

Politically the 1910s and 1920s were dark days for Japan: economic instability, frequent political assassinations, and increasing violent military interventions at home and overseas affected many. This book explores the literature of the period, showing how it contributed to this overall mood. It focuses on the Tatsukawa Library, an unusual collection of military chronicles based on traditions of popular storytelling found in the yose — a network of small theatrical venues that provided the masses living and working in Japan’s major cities with affordable entertainment. Capitalising on local advances in Western-style printing, the series facilitated a ‘new wave’ of literature that appealed especially to young, marginalised, economically-insecure urban youths. This book discusses how the narrative content of the Tatsukawa Library, which focuses on historical samurai struggling valiantly against adverse circumstances, helped inspire a generation with admiration for violence. This work also examines how this outlook fitted with the Japanese state’s reintroduction of imperial propaganda.

Book two in a stunning new crime series from 2m international bestseller Adam Croft.Each morning, the first train of the day leaves Oakham station and thunders through a tunnel under the village of Manton. But today the driver sees something that changes his lifeA dead body hangs in the tunnels exit.DI Caroline Hills knows this isnt a suicide. Its murder. And when a second apparent suicide appears in Rutland, Caroline uncovers a shocking link the victims knew each other.As Rutland Police fight to catch the killer, a group of friends is left with an even more shocking realisation. One of them is the murderer. And one of them will be the

Book 2 in the EG Rawlings Trilogy. The first in a stunning new crime series from 2m international bestseller Adam Croft.A peaceful Sunday morning in Rutlandis shattered when a dead body is discovered on the rocks at Normanton Church.The victim has been laid out in a crucifixion pose, facing the altar.DI Caroline Hills is certain theres a religious connection one which threatens the tranquility of life in the area.The killer has gone to extraordinary lengths to make the symbolism clear. And the deaths will continue until Caroline and DS Dexter Antoine uncover the truth behind the dark secret and what lies beneath.Incredible BBC NewsA

Politically the 1910s and 1920s were dark days for Japan: economic instability, frequent political assassinations, and increasing violent military interventions at home and overseas affected many. This book explores the literature of the period, showing how it contributed to this overall mood. It focuses on the Tatsukawa Library, an unusual collection of military chronicles based on traditions of popular storytelling found in the yose — a network of small theatrical venues that provided the masses living and working in Japan’s major cities with affordable entertainment. Capitalising on local advances in Western-style printing, the series facilitated a ‘new wave’ of literature that appealed especially to young, marginalised, economically-insecure urban youths. This book discusses how the narrative content of the Tatsukawa Library, which focuses on historical samurai struggling valiantly against adverse circumstances, helped inspire a generation with admiration for violence. This work also examines how this outlook fitted with the Japanese state’s reintroduction of imperial propaganda.

What if you discovered your husband was a serial killer?Megan Miller is an ordinary woman with a young family until a shocking discovery shatters her perfect world.When two young boys are brutally murdered in their tight-knit village community, Megan slowly begins to realise the signs all point to the lovable local primary school teacher her husband.But when she begins to delve deeper into her husbands secret life, she makes discoveries that will make her question everything she knows and make her fear for her young daughters life.Facing an impossible decision, she is desperate to uncover the truth. But once you know something, it cant be

Could you murder your wife to save your daughter?Nick and Tasha are a couple held together by their five-year-old daughter. Until one ordinary morning, when Ellie vanishes amid the chaos of the school run.When Nick receives a ransom note, his world is turned upside down.It tells him he can have his daughter back, but first he must murder his wife.Her Last Tomorrow is a gripping, fast-paced thriller which will engross fans of Louise Jensen, BA Paris and Mark Edwards.Incredible BBC NewsA sensation The Guardian