25 Signed Copies of JJ Connolly’s ‘Viva La Madness’ up for grabs

The authentic voice of British gangster fiction, J.J. Connolly, is back with his trademark razor-sharp dialogue and quick-fire violence. From the London underworld he portrayed brilliantly in Layer Cake, the plot of Viva la Madness goes international, with trans-Atlantic drug deals, money laundering and high-tech electronic fraud, described with the same uncanny believability.

The anonymous hero of Layer Cake is pulled back into the drug game before he can enjoy a sunny retirement. From living the high-life … Read More >>

Win a Bundle of Books from the Mystery Press

The Prize

Win a bundle of 4 Mystery Press books – The Poisonous Seed by Linda Stratmann, Best Eaten Cold: A Murder Squad Anthology, Avon Street by Paul Emanuelli and Dead Image by Joan Lock.

The Poisonous Seed by Linda Stratmann

When a customer of William Doughty’s chemist shop dies of strychnine poisoning after drinking medicine he dispensed, William is blamed, and the family faces ruin. William’s daughter, nineteen-year-old Frances, determines to redeem her ailing father’s reputation and save … Read More >>

Win 1 of 5 Spring book bundles, featuring Julia Crouch & Lisa Gardner

The lovely ladies at Headline Publishing are offering you the chance to win a pair of their top crime picks of Spring 2012. Enter now for your chance to win 1 of 5 prizes, and tell all your friends!

The Prize

A perfect pair of top crime reads from Headline Publishing, including:-

Every Vow You Break by Julia Crouch

Every Vow You Break is the hotly anticipated follow-up to Cuckoo, a psychological thriller which received great reviews on release in 2011. In her second novel, Julia … Read More >>

Win 1 of 25 copies of The Cold Cold Ground by Adrian McKinty – COMP CLOSED

Thanks to the generous folk at Serpents Tail, we have an amazing competition for you! Enter now to be in with the chance of winning 1 of 25 copies of Adrian McKinty’s brand new thriller The Cold Cold Ground, chosen as You’re Booked’s February Book of the Month.

Fast-paced, evocative and brutal, The Cold Cold Ground is a brilliant depiction of Belfast at the height of the Troubles – and a cop treading a … Read More >>

Five Signed Copies of Stuart Neville’s ‘Stolen Souls’ up for grabs – COMP CLOSED

It is snowing, she’s barefoot, but Galya runs. Her captors are close behind her, and she won’t go back there, no matter what. Tricked into coming to Belfast with the offer of a good job, all she wants now is to get back home. Her only hope is a man who gave her a cross and a phone number, telling her to call if she escaped. She puts herself at his mercy, knowing she has nowhere … Read More >>

Win 1 of 20 Pairs of Top Crime Picks from Little, Brown Book Group – COMP CLOSED

Launching into the New Year with a top competition, the generous folk at Little, Brown Book Group are giving away 20 exclusive goody bags containing two of their top crime picks for 2012. Enter now for your chance to win 1 of 20 prizes, and tell all your friends!

The Prize

An exclusive goody bag from Little, Brown Book Group containing a copy of each of the following titles:

She’s Never Coming Back by Hans Koppel

When Ylva, a loving mother … Read More >>

Win 1 of 4 Audio Versions of Patricia Cornwell’s Brand New Novel ‘Red Mist’ – COMP CLOSED

To tie in with Patricia Cornwell’s appearance in Harrogate on Saturday 26th November, as part of the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival, You’re Booked have an exciting prize to giveaway, thanks to the lovely people at AudioGO.

In celebration of the release of Patricia Cornwell’s latest novel Red Mist, AudioGO are offering four lucky winners the chance to win an audio version of the book. Red Mist will be available from AudioGO as an unabridged audiobook in … Read More >>

Write A Colourful Crime Story & Win Patricia Cornwell Tickets – COMP CLOSED

To celebrate the upcoming publication of Patricia Cornwell’s brand new Scarpetta novel, Red Mist, on 24 November we’re giving away the chance to win a pair of tickets to see Patricia Cornwell interviewed live on stage by BBC Radio Four’s Mark Lawson in a special event presented by the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival, Harrogate.

The prize

‘An Evening with Patricia Cornwell’ will take place on Saturday 26 November 2011, 7.30pm at the Barcelo Majestic Hotel in … Read More >>

Twitter Competition – Win a pair of tickets to see Patricia Cornwell live in Harrogate – COMP CLOSED

The Prize

We are offering you the chance to win a pair of tickets to a very special one-off event. See the multi-award winning writer Patricia Cornwell in conversation with BBC Radio Four’s Mark Lawson on Saturday 26th November, in her only UK event outside London this year. The only thing you’ll need to worry about is which lucky person you’ll bring with you! You and a guest will also receive priority entrance to the event, giving you the chance to bag some of the … Read More >>

October Goody Bag from Headline up for grabs – COMP CLOSED

The generous folk at Headline Publishing Group are giving away four cracking crime reads, perfect reading for those dark autumnal nights!  From the latest release from phenomenal No. 1 bestselling author Martina Cole, to the new comic caper from award-winning Colin Bateman there is something here that will suit all crime fans. 

The Prize

An exclusive goody bag from Headline Publishing Group containing a copy of each of the following titles:

The Faithless by Martina Cole
The … Read More >>

Win a Set of Five Top Crime Titles from Constable & Robinson – COMP CLOSED

In our ‘Publisher Picks: Best of 2011′ Constable & Robinson picked their top 5 crime reads of the year and are offering five lucky winners the chance to win the whole set!

The Prize

Win 1 of 5 sets from Constable & Robinson, each including a copy of the following - The Skeleton in The Closet – M C Beaton, Hunted – Emlyn Rees, Witness – Cath Staincliffe, Kiss Me Quick – Danny Miller and London Calling – James Craig. For further information … Read More >>

Five Signed Copies of Alan Glynn’s ‘Bloodland’ up for grabs – COMP CLOSED

From the writer of Limitless and Winterland comes a spectacular new international thriller of corruption, collusion and conspiracy.

‘Ripped from tomorrow’s headlines, Bloodland is irresistible … An exhilarating thriller from the dark heart of the global village.’ -  Val McDermid

‘The debate is over … Bloodland is the great Irish novel, no argument. It has it all and it is a cracking read.’ – Ken Bruen

With echoes of John Le Carré, 24 and James Ellroy, Alan Glynn’s follow-up … Read More >>