Classic crime and mystery fiction

Book SynopsisThe brand new action-packed gangland thriller from Kerry Kaya!An eye for an eye…Once the top dog, Danny Mckay has walked away from his old gangland life. He’s on the straight and narrow now, looking forward to settling down and living a quiet life.But trouble seems to follow Danny. And when his own family is caught up in a shocking event, Danny is dragged back into the gangland world, hell bent on revenge.Danny’s determined to make someone pay, but the rules are different this time around - old friends are enemies, and Danny doesn’t know who he can trust.And as Danny gets closer to the truth, he realises that the consequences of his own actions could destroy everything - and everyone - that he loves.Don't miss the shocking climax to the Carter Brothers series and another gripping gangland read from bestselling author Kerry Kaya!

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Book SynopsisA gangland series by bestselling author Kerry Kaya!Meet the Tempest family – and get ready for the storm. Tracey Tempest adores her husband, Terry. But when on his 50th birthday, tragedy strikes, Tracey must face the terrifying prospect of a future without him. Desperate for answers and boiling with rage, Tracey wants revenge…Together with her beloved sons, Ricky and Jamie, the Tempest family dig deeper into Terry’s past - who would want to kill him, and why?But what they discover changes everything they knew about the man they loved and risks tearing their own family apart.Can the Tempests weather the storm or will the past destroy them all?**Perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers and Martina Cole.What people are saying about Kerry Kaya!**'Crime writing at its best! Believable characters - a must read!' Bestselling author Gillian Godden

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Book SynopsisThere’s a killer on the streets, and no one is safe…First there was the drowned man, but maybe his death was an accident?Then there were the decapitated bodies, the burnt girl, the women pursued in the dark. Finally the police have to admit there’s a serial killer on the loose and he seems set on revenge. His name is Abel and his crimes are escalating every day. Dan Flood, Olivia Jones and their two young children are a family at breaking point. The mundane juggle of parenting and work means that the romance is draining away. Living in a community that is growing ever more fearful, just adds to the pressure in their lives.But when Abel turns his attention on Olivia, only Dan can save her… Bestseller Ross Greenwood’s serial killer thriller is perfect for fans of Mark Billingham, Ian Rankin and Peter Robinson.This book was previously published as ABEL’S REVENGE. What the bloggers are saying about Hunter:‘That ending! I never in a million years expected to read what I did. It left me really quite shocked.’ A Lover Of Books Blog‘I finished this last night and all I will say is wow.... I sat with my jaw on the floor.’ Nickibookblog‘I’ll just say.. wow, wow, wow. Stunning.’ Misfits Farm Book Reviews‘A dark and disturbing psychological thriller.’ Bitsaboutbooks Reviews

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Book SynopsisThis often funny, frequently poignant collection of 22 stories in several genre, many with the theme of the dire effects of crime on the innocent, take us from the UK to the Caribbean, wartime Bavaria, the Vercours Mountains in France and starts with 'THE DARK SIDE OF LIGHT,' a story inspired by a real crime which had tragic results, set in eerie, moonlit Dorset in the early 1800's and ends with four, gripping stories featuring the old time Security Consultant, Eric Miller who can now only get jobs from shady clients. He falls for Anita Tregowan, a glamorous, talented caberet singer with abysmal tastes in men. Is she all she appears to be and does it go well for them?Trade ReviewTony Billinghurst explores what happens when crooks and criminal activity overlap with the lives of ordinary people. The stories he weaves - ranging from moody noir to brash thriller are thought - provoking, surprising, and full of capitvatingly idiosyncratic characters. - Charlie FishTable of ContentsThe Dark Side of Light 3 Historic Crime inspired by an actual event Just Let Go 41 Real Life Lunch with Hilda 51 Humour The Bridge at Drochaisling 57 Real Life No Trespassing 71 Crime 10 Strinburg Place 85 Fantasy The Occupant of Bench 24 107 Fantasy Two Running Men 111 Crime Soft Brown Eyes 129 Real Life Over Cheese Hill 135 Humour The Rose of Tewkesbury 143 Fantasy Dying for a Drink 155 Crime inspired by an event reputed to be true Bye Combe Vale 165 Real Life No Doubt About It 175 Fantasy Is That You, Dear? 187 Crime Closure by Proxy 197 Real Life A Man of his Word 207 Crime Barnaby Vole, Hero Of The Resistance 227 Children's The Eric Miller stories Cocktails at Sunset 243 Crime A Circle of Seagulls 261 Crime Who Knows? 301 Crime Inheritance 325 Crime

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Book SynopsisThe next instalment in the Martha Miller Mysteries from bestselling author Catherine Coles!Winteringham Village 1947As a thank you for her previous brilliant crime solving, amateur sleuth, Martha Miller is guest of honour at the Winteringham Country Fair. However, this time she is looking forward to simply judging dog shows and eating cream teas rather than apprehending a killer!And Martha is just beginning to enjoy spending quality time with Vicar Luke Walker away from the prying eyes and gossips of her own village, when disaster strikes, and the local teenage femme fatale is found stabbed to death behind the tea tent by Martha’s trusted red setter Lizzie!But who would want to kill such a young girl and why? Someone in the village has secrets to hide and it seems Martha and Luke have another case to solve!Let the investigation commence!Find out if Martha and Luke can catch the killer in a brand new Martha Miller mystery from bestselling author Catherine Coles.What readers are saying about Martha Miller!'An utterly charming 1940’s mystery. Definitely a new series addiction!' Bestselling author Debbie Young."Poison at the Village Show" is pure mystery buff entertainment and has all the qualities expected of an English mystery.' James Cox, Editor-in-Chief, Midwest Book ReviewPerfect for fans of Lee Strauss and Beth Byers!

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Book SynopsisAll NEW from bestselling psychological thriller writer Keri BeevisWhen you’re a kid, you imagine monsters to have horns and fangs. That they hide under the bed or in the wardrobe. And you believe they can only come after you when it’s dark. You don’t expect them to look like everyday people or that they may be someone you already know… The summer in question started out with hot, fun-filled days and new friendships. We had just turned thirteen and had our whole lives ahead of us. But that was before her… Before we became known as the Hixton Five and our lives become defined by one night. It’s hard to believe twenty years have passed since she was locked away. But now she’s free and strange things have started to happen. When I close my eyes, the creeping anxiety and fear is overwhelming and all too real. Because the monster is back, and I know she has a score to settle with us.Praise for The Sleepover 'Another winner from Ms Beevis. A gripping story with plenty of twists and turns' - Bestselling Author J.A. Baker'An atmospheric thriller that grips until the last page. Beevis at her best!' - Author of One Down, Diana Wilkinson 'One of my favourite authors! Keri Beevis does it again, with this fast-paced, chilling thriller!' - Author of The New Wife, Amanda Brittany 'Beevis delivers again with a creepy unsettling tale that had me looking nervously over my shoulder'- Bestselling Author Valerie Keogh ‘A twisty psychological thriller that will have you racing towards the big finale at breakneck speed. Don’t expect to sleep until you’ve devoured the very last page. Loved it!' - Author of Her Final Hour, Carla Kovach 'I couldn’t sleep. I HAD to finish this book' - Author of The Second Wife,NJ Moss 'Another suspenseful page-turner from this very talented author' - Author of The Wife, John Nicholl 'Brilliant, chilling, and unputdownable' - Author of The Feud, Gemma Rogers‘Beevis has created a dark psychological thriller thick with atmosphere. Cleverly woven threads pull together in a heart-stopping conclusion in this satisfyingly clever tale. Highly recommended’ - Author of My Little Brother, Diane Saxon 'Another cracker from Beevis. A dark, twisty 5 star read' - Author of Damaged,Dan Scottow 'A disturbingly chilling thriller which is completely gripping. The Sleepover is an intense mystery full of clever twists which I didn't see coming' - Author of The Perfect Daughter, Alex Stone

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Book SynopsisFrom bestselling psychological thriller writer Keri BeevisMead House was once our childhood home. Despite my fears, I always knew we would have to return to face the demons of our past. Back to the place where it happened, to where, as carefree teenagers, we lost our elder sister in the most brutal of circumstances. As executors of our grandmother’s will, my twin brother, Ollie, and I needed to empty the house for resale. What I didn’t expect to discover was my sister’s secret journal that contained her most private thoughts and shocking dark secrets. Now I am questioning everything that I saw that night. Did I get it wrong, who I saw? Did my evidence send an innocent man, my then boyfriend's brother, to jail for the last 17 years? I know I have no choice. If I want to find answers, I will have to go back to that fateful night my sister died. When she made her last visit to the summer house.Praise for The Summer House'A gripping, mind-twisting thriller that kept me guessing until the end. A masterclass in suspense. Storytelling at its best' - Patricia Dixon'An absolute jewel of a thriller. Full of betrayal, dark secrets & tense sub plots, this book was impossible to put down⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐' - D.E. White'I trusted no one, I suspected everyone. A gripping, addictive thriller that had me hooked from the start and guessing until the very end.' - Natasha Boydell

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Book SynopsisThe first in a new series from bestselling author, Ross Greenwood!A brutal double murder on a Norfolk beach horrifies the town of Cromer. The way the victims died is chilling and so Norfolk’s Major Investigation Team task DS Ashley Knight to manage the case.It soon becomes clear that the murders were carefully planned and the finger of suspicion points to an organised crime gang, but as the evidence mounts, a far more sinister theory emerges. Ashley has been allocated a young but opinionated partner in Hector Fade, and sparks soon fly. Annoyingly for Ashley, Hector is no pushover and looks destined for great things. When the pair delve into the case, they struggle to understand who would inflict such suffering on their victims and hope the crime is a one off from a deranged and dangerous individual. But then another body is found.**There’s a killer on the loose who must be caught, or other victims will meet their fate by the sea.Bestselling Ross Greenwood is back with the start of an exciting new series, perfect for fans of Mark Billingham, Ian Rankin and Peter James.Praise for Ross Greenwood:'Move over Rebus and Morse; a new entry has joined the list of great crime investigators in the form of Detective Inspector John Barton. A rich cast of characters and an explosive plot kept me turning the pages until the final dramatic twist.' author Richard Burke‘Master of the psychological thriller genre Ross Greenwood once again proves his talent for creating engrossing and gritty novels that draw you right in and won’t let go until you’ve reached the shocking ending.’ Caroline Vincent at Bitsaboutbooks blog'Ross Greenwood doesn’t write clichés. What he has written here is a fast-paced, action-filled puzzle with believable characters that's spiced with a lot of humour.' author Kath Middleton

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