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Win Limitless DVD and Book sets! [closed]
Posted On: July 29, 2011
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Win Limitless DVD and Book sets! [closed]

One pill. Anything possible.

We have five DVD and book sets to give away. But be quick – the competition only runs until August 3rd!

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Read an extract from The Network, by Jason Elliott
Posted On: July 28, 2011
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Read an extract from The Network, by Jason Elliott

The world is about to change…

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Win copies of The Hanging Wood, by Martin Edwards [closed]
Posted On: July 27, 2011
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Win copies of The Hanging Wood, by Martin Edwards [closed]

Bookdagger is proud to present a competition for three lucky readers to win copies of our columnist Martin Edwards’ latest thriller, and fifth in the Lake District Mysteries series, The Hanging Wood, published by Alison & Busby this week!

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Read an extract from Face of the Devil, by N. J. Cooper
Posted On: July 26, 2011
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Read an extract from Face of the Devil, by N. J. Cooper

‘All I did was keep her from the devil.’

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The Martin Edwards Column: A New Book
Posted On: July 25, 2011
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The Martin Edwards Column: A New Book

Crime novelist, editor and commentator Martin Edwards discusses the inspiration behind his fifth Lake District Mysteries novel, The Hanging Wood, published today.

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Revealing Jason Goodwin’s Evil Eye
Posted On: July 22, 2011
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Revealing Jason Goodwin’s Evil Eye

When the body of a Russian agent is found down a monastery well, Yashim knows exactly who to blame. Fevzi Ahmet Pasha, commander of the Ottoman fleet.

Read an extended extract from An Evil Eye, by Jason Goodwin, the fourth Ottoman adventure, featuring Yashim the eunuch detective!

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Limited edition, signed proof copies of Tom Rob Smith’s Agent 6 to be won! [closed]
Posted On: July 21, 2011
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Limited edition, signed proof copies of Tom Rob Smith’s Agent 6 to be won! [closed]

We have ten signed, limited edition numbered bound copies of Agent 6, Tom Rob Smith’s latest chiller, to give away, courtesy of Simon & Schuster!

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Discover The Strange Case of the Composer and His Judge
Posted On: July 20, 2011
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Discover The Strange Case of the Composer and His Judge

Read an extract from a novel ‘at once an utterly terrifying murder mystery, a satirical examination of middle-class ennui, a psychology primer about cult formation and a strikingly beautiful journey through a European landscape rarely glimpsed in books or films’ Financial Times.

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Watch the trailer and read the extract for Roots of Betrayal
Posted On: July 19, 2011
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Watch the trailer and read the extract for Roots of Betrayal

The brilliant new Elizabethan thriller from the highly acclaimed author of Sacred Treason

There’s a chance to win a copy of Roots of Betrayal over on Bookhugger if you’re quick!

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Burned, by Thomas Enger
Posted On: July 18, 2011
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Burned, by Thomas Enger

Read an extended extract from Thomas Enger’s debut Norwegian crime novel, a thriller that has steadily built a strong reputation via word of mouth, resulting in UK publication by Faber this month.

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Discover Dr. Yes
Posted On: July 15, 2011
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Discover Dr. Yes

Read an extract from the hilarious new Mystery Man crime caper from the master of menace and mirth, Bateman.

Bookdagger has three copies to give away in our July competition, on Monday 18th!

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The July Competition [closed]
Posted On: July 14, 2011
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The July Competition [closed]

It’s all right. Don’t be scared. Just read the extracts.

Bookdagger will take care of you with these six stunning titles from our generous publishers, for three readers.

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An interview with James Forrester, author of The Roots of Betrayal
Posted On: July 14, 2011
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An interview with James Forrester, author of The Roots of Betrayal

Watch an interview with James Forrester, author of The Time Traveller’s Guide to Medieval England which was a Sunday Times top ten bestseller, and the highly acclaimed Sacred Treason, as he immerses us in his latest Elizabethan crime mystery.

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The Whispers of Nemesis
Posted On: July 13, 2011
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The Whispers of Nemesis

Competition time’s coming up soon, so be sure to read this extract from Anne Zouroudi’s Mysteries of the Greek Detective series.

The Whispers of Nemesis is a story of desperate measures and long-kept secrets, of murder and immortality and of pride coming before the steepest of falls.

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Read an extract from Taboo, by Casey Hill
Posted On: July 12, 2011
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Read an extract from Taboo, by Casey Hill

Read the first chapter of Casey Hill’s Taboo, the first Reilly Steel thriller – a must for fans of Patricia Cornwell and Kathy Reichs.

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Stella Rimington on Rip Tide, Part Two
Posted On: July 11, 2011
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Stella Rimington on Rip Tide, Part Two

Stella Rimington discusses her latest Liz Carlyle novel, her real-life role in MI5, and her love for reading thrillers.

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Tom Rob Smith on The Secret Speech
Posted On: July 8, 2011
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Tom Rob Smith on The Secret Speech

Tom Rob Smith’s follow-up to wildly successsful debut novel Child 44 is republished this month.

Watch out for a competition to win amazing signed, limited edition numbered bound copies of his latest novel, Agent 6, next week on Bookdagger!

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Read an extract from Agent 6, by Tom Rob Smith
Posted On: July 7, 2011
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Read an extract from Agent 6, by Tom Rob Smith

The first chapter of the hotly anticipated follow-up to Tom Rob Smith’s widely celebrated, Booker-longlisted debut novel Child 44.

Watch out for a competition to win amazing signed, limited edition numbered bound copies of Agent 6 next week on Bookdagger!

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Stella Rimington on Rip Tide, Part One
Posted On: July 6, 2011
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Stella Rimington on Rip Tide, Part One

Stella Rimington’s Rip Tide is published via Bloomsbury later this month.

Watch the author discussing her latest Liz Carlyle novel, and the differences between her protagonist’s fictional role in MI5, and her own experiences.

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Read an extract from Strangled in Paris, by Claude Izner
Posted On: July 5, 2011
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Read an extract from Strangled in Paris, by Claude Izner

The sixth Victor Legris adventure is unleashed next month via Gallic Books.

Read an exclusive extract here on Bookdagger, and watch out for a chance to win copies later this month!

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