Crime and mystery: women sleuths / detectives

Book SynopsisFROM ONE OF THE TOP 10 BEST-SELLING AUTHORS IN THE WORLD'Parker packs more meaning into a whispered "yeah" than most writers can pack into a page' — The Sunday TimesBoston PI Sunny Randall investigates the dark side of social media in this new exciting thriller.Sunny Randall's newest client, Blake, seems to have it all: he is an Instagram influencer, with all of the perks that the lifestyle entails — a beautiful girlfriend, wealth, and adoring fans. But one of those fans has turned ugly, and Sunny is brought on board to protect Blake and to uncover who is out to kill him. In doing so, she investigates a glamorous world rife with lies, schemes and ties to Boston's mob.Sunny must learn new tricks - and call in old friends - to stop a killer.Trade Review 'Parker's trademark dialogue, chockablock with wit, has never been better, nor have his psychological insights' - Chicago Sun-Times 'Great stuff, Parker fans. Sunny's back!' - Booklist 'Parker packs more meaning into a whispered yeah than most writers can pack into a page' - Sunday Times

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Book SynopsisWhen famous actress Vanessa Forsyth is found dead in her dressing room, with a bullet hole in her head and a gun on the floor, everyone assumes she has taken her own life. It is only a matter of time, however, before DI Ronnie Twist and her sergeant, Luke Carter, discover that the film star was murdered. As suspicion falls on Vanessa’s family and friends, the police discover that more than one person had reason to want her out of the way. And as the net closes around her own family, Vanessa’s neighbour and protégée, Billie, finds that those she trusts most have more secrets than she ever imagined. Set in the market town of Beverley, The Narcissist is the third Twist in the Tale novel.

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Book SynopsisRuthless underworld criminal Rocco Robano’s group of right wing fanatics, inspired by crazed evangelist Heinz Dieter, are responsible for mayhem and murder in the city of Cape Town. As they prepare to leave for their new home, Aurora, a protected community where the White Brothers, the Core, will live out their days in solidarity, they run amok in the city already cursed by xenophobia. Employed to find a set of missing uncut diamonds, ex-addict Rae Valentine, a feisty, sexy, intrepid, newly-minted Private Investigator, falls prey to the gang of men intent to use her and destroy her for sport. Rae can’t outrun the storm of righteous fury as the vicious gang escalate their violence. As a victim of a kidnapping, she does what she can to protect herself from these depraved and barbarous men, and to save her PI partner, Vincent Saldana, from certain death. From Cape Town to the banks of the Orange River in Namibia, the tension rises as Rae fights for her life and discovers that the missing diamonds are linked to the illicit dealings of the brutal gang without conscience.Trade Review“I just couldn’t put it down.” — Debi Mack, New York Times best-selling author

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Book SynopsisJohn Moffatt stars as the Belgian detective Hercule Poirot.The ABC Murders: A chilling letter sets the sleuth on the trail of an enigmatic killer.After the Funeral: A wealthy businessman is dead, and his sister thinks it was murder.Death on the Nile: Poirot is in Egypt when a chilling murder takes place.Peril at End House: Whilst on holiday, the sleuth encounters a young woman, a hat and a bullet.The Murder of Roger Ackroyd: Mrs Farrars is found dead, one year after the death of her husband.Murder on the Orient Express: Poirot is aboard a snowbound train when a passenger is found murdered.Three Act Tragedy: Poirot is one of the guests at a party when a clergyman dies whilst sipping a cocktail.The Mysterious Affair at Styles: Poirot and Captain Hastings become re-acquainted in a quiet English village in 1916.These BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisations showcase eight of the finest cases

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Book SynopsisThe latest gripping novel in the Polish detective series featuring DI Dania Gorska.Polish-born DS Dania Gorska is called upon to investigate a seemingly straightforward case of an RTA - a car has crashed into a tree, having first hit a deer on an icy road. But a witness has come forward to say he saw someone fleeing the scene and then the autopsy reveals vicious marks on the head of the dead man. Suddenly Dania is looking at murder.The dead man, Eddie Sangster, has had an intriguing past - the youngest of three brothers, he inherited the family estate after the oldest committed suicide and the other simply disappeared. But decades on it would seem someone is out for vengeance as murder stones - carved headstones attesting to the brutal murders of both brothers - start to appear on the grounds of the estate. Clearly the key to the puzzle of the murder stones lies at Sangster Hall, where a calamitous incident in the past is now shaping the present, a

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Book SynopsisA child in danger, an isolated house in the depths of winter - and a killer on the loose...''Don''t miss ... guaranteed unputdownable'' ObserverSnow-covered fields and moors stretch away on all sides of Herondale House. Despite rumours of an escaped killer on the run, Deborah Lindsay knows that she must control her fear - she has a young charge, 13-year-old prodigy Carreen, to care for. But the isolated Yorkshire farmhouse already holds the terrible secret of one death - and after an increasing number of sinister ''accidents'', Deborah begins to wonder how long it will be before evil strikes again...''A splendidly romantic first thriller'' Times Literary SupplementTrade ReviewJoan Aiken's triumph with this genre is that she does it so much better than others * NEW YORK TIMES *Joan Aiken has established herself as one of the leading purveyors of suspense * GUARDIAN *Unusual, enthralling, full of wry fun * SUNDAY TIMES *The British master of supernatural fiction * WASHINGTON POST *Terrifyingly enclosed spine-chiller * SUNDAY TELEGRAPH *A first thriller which has the unmistakeable whiff of success * TELEGRAPH *Don't miss ... guaranteed unputdownable * OBSERVER *Top quality * GUARDIAN *A splendidly romantic first thriller * TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT *Another winner ... Fascinates continuously from start to finish * SPECTATOR *

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Book SynopsisOne dead body. One witness. One answer.Early one morning, DS Robin Butler is summoned to a crime scene. Not as a policeman, but as best friend to renowned meteorologist, Dr Finn Mason. The morning after studying an enormous storm, Finn has locked himself in a van. Bloodied, confused, and with no memory of how he came to be there. And alongside him – a dead body.Butler sets out to prove Finn’s innocence, his friend now accused of murder. Meanwhile, DC Freya West is struggling to cope. She has been plagued by nightmares since the events of nine months ago. Freya assists her boss on his quest to clear Finn’s name, but while Butler becomes increasingly desperate to help his boyhood friend, Freya is crumbling under the weight of the secrets she is keeping.As the past threatens to consume them both, do both detectives stand to lose more than they can bear?A tense and atmospheric police procedural from the author of the unforgettable Last Place You Look.Praise for Under a Dark Cloud 'A great and unique locked room mystery that had me guessing all the way through to a fantastic ending. Under a Dark Cloud is full of drama, mystery and tension. One of my favourite series around.' James Delargy‘A coiled and wholly satisfying mystery, elevated by melancholic piquancy. The authentic police thrills and teasing dynamics of the characters are handled with the same elegance as the rueful climax, which long after the book is closed still feels perfect and inevitable.’ Dominic Nolan ‘Once again Louisa Scarr has created a thoroughly believable world in which to set a brilliantly compulsive story. The characters are so well-drawn that it’s a pleasure to spend time with them, and I can’t wait for number three!’ Alison Belsham'Characters I care about, inventive plot and expert storytelling –a big thumbs up from me.' Fliss Chester‘A fast-paced and deft meteorological mystery that twists its way to a brilliant conclusion. Scarr’s characters are beautifully realised, flawed and complex – their stories make the quiet moments every bit as rewarding as the dramatic ones. If you haven’t already read Butler & West, you’re in for a treat…’ Heather Critchlow‘A must read for fans of U.K. Crime Fiction. A fast paced addictive story. A locked room murder with an original twist’ NetGalley review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘The plot is original, superbly woven and the cast of characters is made up of well developed and engaging individuals. Overall, a captivating, suspenseful and atmospheric page-turner with more than enough going on to keep you invested. Highly recommended.’ NetGalley Review‘I absolutely loved this!’ NetGalley Review‘I read this very happily in two sessions and am await more in the series. Well worth reading!’ NetGalley Review‘Great premise. Well written. A page turner. Plenty of suspense to keep me guessing .The ending leaving everything tied up left me satisfied. Definitely will read her next offering.’ NetGalley Review

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Book SynopsisWhat do the new arrivals on Sandhamn Island have to fear? Their own secrets—in this gripping novel of suspense by the bestselling author of In the Heat of the Moment. The new summer house on Sandhamn Island is an architectural dream for its owner, Carsten Jonsson. It’s a nightmare for the locals. The venture capitalist has flouted local traditions, property lines, and the natural beauty of the coastline. He’s also too wealthy and arrogant to heed the anonymous warnings to leave. The threats escalate when his guest lodge is burned to the ground and an unidentifiable corpse is found in the charred ruins. Detective Inspector Thomas Andreasson isn’t sure if it’s murder or a tragic accident. Until his friend attorney Nora Linde is drawn into the investigation. Nora’s emotional investment in Carsten’s fragile and fearful wife, Celia, is yielding a new level of suspicion: that the Jonssons are hiding more than anyone can imagine. Now Thomas and Nora must sift through the ashes of a puzzling crime and step into the shadows of a powerful family, whose deadly secrets are coming to light on Sandhamn.

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Book SynopsisThe first thrilling standalone crime novel from the international number one bestseller and Sweden's answer to Val McDermid, Anders de la Motte.'Enthralling...De la Motte juxtaposes the horrors of war with age-old superstitions to superb effect' Joan Smith, Sunday TimesSouthern Sweden: Beautiful countryside, endless forests, coastal walks, dark days - and even darker nights. But beneath the beauty lies a dark heart . . .Skåne, 1986: On the night of Walpurgis, the eve of May Day, where bonfires are lit to ward off evil spirits and preparations are made to celebrate the renewal of spring, a sixteen-year-old girl is ritualistically murdered in the woods beside a castle. Her stepbrother is convicted of the terrible deed and shortly after, the entire family vanishes without a trace.Spring, 2019: Dr Thea Lind moves into the castle. After making a strange discovery in an ancient oak tree on the grounds, her fascination with the old tragedy deepens. As she uncovers more and more similarities between her own troubled past and the murdered girl, she begins to believe that the real truth of the killing was never uncovered.What if the spring of 1986 claimed more than one victim?'A mesmerising amalgam of creepy folklore, festering secrets, dark truths and a damp and mouldering Scandinavian landscape rendered so dark and brooding that is becomes a principal player in this slow-burn, addictive tale' Lancashire Evening PostTrade ReviewEnthralling...De la Motte juxtaposes the horrors of war with age-old superstitions to superb effect -- Joan Smith * Sunday Times *Rites of Spring is an evocative exploration of an old mystery. Dr Thea Lind moves to the small community of Tornaby in southern Sweden and is drawn into the investigation of a murder long considered solved. Anders de la Motte crafts a powerful and enthralling tale that's capped by a twist that makes it all the more satisfying * Adam Hamdy *Rites of Spring is a classy slice of classic Scandi Noir with all the right ingredients - a rural community in which everyone harbours secrets, a murdered girl, a possible miscarriage of justice, and a creepy belief in ancient folklore - I literally couldn't read it fast enough! * Alison Belsham *A mesmerising amalgam of creepy folklore, festering secrets, dark truths and a damp and mouldering Scandinavian landscape rendered so dark and brooding that it becomes a principal player in this slow-burn, addictive tale * Lancashire Evening Post *

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Book Synopsis''Frances Brody has made it to the top rank of crime writers'' Daily MailA theatre partyYorkshire, 1927. Eclipse fever grips the nation, and when beloved theatre star Selina Fellini approaches trusted sleuth Kate Shackleton to accompany her to a viewing party at Giggleswick School Chapel, Kate suspects an ulterior motive.A dead body discoveredDuring the eclipse, Selina''s friend and co-star Billy Moffatt disappears and is later found dead in the chapel grounds. Kate can''t help but dig deeper and soon learns that two other members of the theatre troupe died in similarly mysterious circumstances in the past year. With the help of Jim Sykes and Mrs Sugden, Kate sets about investigating the deaths - and whether there is a murderer in the company.An elusive killer must be caughtWhen Selina''s elusive husband Jarrod, injured in the war and subject to violent mood swings, comes back on the scene, Kate beginTrade ReviewAn old-fashioned, good-fun murder mystery, making excellent use of its setting in variety theatre's fading years * Morning Star *an old-fashioned, good-fun murder mystery, making excellent use of its setting in variety theatre's fading years * Morning Star *The author keeps us highly-entertained with an interesting and exciting plot, impeccably researched and a style of writing that has the reader turning the pages eagerly to discover the truth of the mystery. Francis Brody is fast becoming "the queen of light crime fiction" * Gazette Herald *The author keeps us highly-entertained with an interesting and exciting plot, impeccably researched and a style of writing that has the reader turning the pages eagerly to discover the truth of the mystery. Francis Brody is fast becoming "the queen of light crime fiction" * Gazette Herald *Frances Brody matches a heroine of free and independent spirit with a vivid evocation of time and place . . . a novel to cherish. * Daily Mail *Frances Brody skilfully holds our attention, making us want to read on and then look forward to the next Kate Shackleton mystery. * Gazette & Herald *

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Book SynopsisThe incredible thriller you won't be able to put down from the Top 10 Sunday Times bestselling authorA happy familyAlice and Tom Sark seem to have it all a wonderful marriage, a gorgeous baby, a beautiful home. And now Alice, a journalist, starts investigating a story which could make her career a serial killer in their town.A murderer lurking in the shadowsVery quickly though, the murder case takes its toll. Alice and Tom begin fighting all the time. Their baby daughter just won't stop crying. And sometimes it feels almost as if they're being followedNot everyone will live to tell the taleThe killer has found a new family to target. And the clock is ticking for Alice and Tom to stop their worlds being destroyed forever.What readers are saying about Ready or NotCaptured me from the beginning and refused to let go'Completely addictive!'Could not put this down!'This book took many turns that I did not expect'This book had suspense, intrigue, action, and a great who done it'A well-writtTrade Review‘Lake’s skill at injecting menace into the mundane details of everyday life accounts for much of the book’s constant tension’ Daily Mail ‘A tense read’ Bella Praise for Alex Lake: ‘Relentlessly fast paced, a compelling plot and anxiety inducing finale. A cracking read’ John Marrs, bestselling author of The One ‘Opens with a nightmare scenario and races to a gripping, horribly tense ending – I think I actually stopped breathing several times. Loved it! Jackie Kabler, author of The Perfect Couple 'With an unrelenting sense of urgency, this brilliant book will get under your skin. Great hook, fast-paced, fully engrossing. Don't miss out – read it now!' Sam Carrington, author of The Missing Wife ‘This is creepy storytelling of the highest order: spine-chilling and difficult to put down’ Daily Mail ‘A superb read for suspense fans, this taut thriller will have you racing for the finish’ Heat ‘A gripping page turner’ Closer ‘An expert at crafting chilling scenes that will instantly capture a reader’s imagination’ Woman & Home ‘Dark psychological thriller’ The i ‘Evocative writing and emotional rawness’ Woman’s Weekly ‘A lip-smackingly twisted tale’ Heat ‘A tense and twisty domestic noir that oozes with intrigue. Perfect for devouring in one sitting’ Woman & Home ‘A thoroughly entertaining, gripping read’ Cass Green, bestselling author of In a Cottage In a Wood ‘You’ll find it hard to fall asleep when the lights go out’ Evening Standard ‘A fast-paced and highly suspenseful read that will leave readers looking over their shoulders’ RT Book Reviews ‘A nail-biting psychological thriller … maintains high suspense to the very end’ Publishers Weekly ‘Superbly crafted…will keep you up all night’ Liz Loves Books

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Book SynopsisThe seventeenth book in the Kay Scarpetta series, from the No. 1 bestselling author''America''s most chilling writer of crime fiction'' The TimesIt is the week before Christmas. The effects of the credit crunch have prompted Dr Kay Scarpetta to offer her services pro bono to New York City''s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. But in no time at all, her increased visibility seems to precipitate a string of dramatic and unsettling events. She is asked live on the air about the sensational case of Hannah Starr, who has vanished and is presumed dead. Moments later during the same broadcast, she receives a startling call-in from a former psychiatric patient of Benton Wesley''s. When she returns after the show to the apartment where she and Benton live, she finds a suspicious package - possibly a bomb - waiting for her at the front desk. Soon the apparent threat on Scarpetta''s life finds her embroiled in a deadly plot that includes a fTrade ReviewCornwell has never written better Evening Standard The Scarpetta Factor is a novel that has clearly engaged Cornwell in the same fashion as her vintage work Independent The Cornwell phenomenon goes on Daily Mail

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Book SynopsisTrouble''s on the wind when an auctioneer turns up dead in the new Trash ''n'' Treasures cozy mystery - "one of the funniest cozy series going" (Ellery Queen Magazine)Two o''clock in the morning is the perfect time to be asleep. So when long-suffering Brandy Borne is rudely awoken by her eccentric mother, Vivian, and invited on a surreptitious shopping trip, the idea is less than tempting. But if Vivian - Serenity''s true-crime writing, septuagenarian super-sleuth - has a nose for sniffing out antiques, Brandy''s sense of smell is just as good . . . and trouble''s on the wind.A little light blackmail and one run-in with the police later, and Brandy and Vivian are the ''proud'' owners of a selection of dead stock, liberated ahead of an upcoming warehouse sale from unsavory auctioneer Conrad Norris. Brandy''s not convinced there''s a fortune to be made in vintage toys, retro plates and pearl buttons - there''s more mileage in their shop''s new Halloween display, even though it''s only August - but she supposes it could be worse.It soon is. After the auction''s taken place, Vivian and Brandy make an unnerving discovery. It''s not just the stock that''s dead - so is the auctioneer . . .This light-hearted, laugh-out-loud cozy mystery also features Brandy and Vivian''s humorous tips for buying and selling antiques, along with a selection of tasty recipes.

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Book Synopsis''Just the thing to chase the blues away'' M. C. BeatonSpring is in the air ... and so, too, is the sound of music as the residents of Honeychurch Hall are stunned to learn that the Dowager Countess Lady Edith Honeychurch has agreed to the staging of a production of The Merry Widow in the dilapidated grand ballroom.Fears that the fiercely private octogenarian must be going senile are soon dismissed when our heroine, Kat Stanford, learns that the favour is a result of a desperate request from Countess Olga Golodkin. As one of Edith''s oldest friends Olga is the director of the amateur Devon Operatic Dramatic Organization. Just a week before, D.O.D.O''s original venue was destroyed in a mysterious fire but since tickets have been sold, costumes made and lucrative local sponsorships secured, Olga is determined that the show must go on. After decades at the helm of D.O.D.O., The Merry Widow will be Olga''s swansong and she wants to go out wiTrade ReviewThe perfect classic English village mystery but with the addition of charm, wit and a thoroughly modern touch -- Rhys BowenDownton Abbey was yesterday. Murder at Honeychurch Hall lifts the lid on today's grand country estate in all its tarnished, scheming, inbred, deranged glory -- Catriona McPhersonWill delight fans and new readers alike * People's Friend *A fun read -- Carola DunnSparkles like a glass of Devon cider on a summer afternoon -- Elizabeth Duncan

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Book SynopsisTHE BRILLIANT NEW THRILLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE RICHARD & JUDY SEARCH FOR A BESTSELLER WINER AND NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER, SWEET LITTLE LIES. 'A crime fiction force to be reckoned with' Erin Kelly'I loved it!' Ann CleevesFour victims.Killer caught.Case closed . . . Or is it? Christopher Masters, known as 'The Roommate Killer', strangled three women over a two-week period in a London house in November 2012. Holly Kemp, his fourth victim, was never found.Until now.Her remains have been unearthed in a field in Cambridgeshire and DC Cat Kinsella and the Major Investigation Team are called in. But immediately there are questions surrounding the manner of her death. And with Masters now dead, no one to answer them. Did someone get it wrong all those years ago? And if so, who killed Holly Kemp? WHAT AUTHORS ARE SAYING ABOUT CAZ FREAR: 'Caz Frear is incredibly gifted' MARIAN KEYES'A major new voice' ERIN KELLY'Caz Frear's ability to write tight, tense dialogue with a dark comedic slant is brilliant' LYNDA LA PLANTE 'Brilliantly written, cleverly plotted, great characters. Can't wait to see this fly!' B. A. PARIS'A wonderful cast of brilliant characters. A triumph for Caz Frear' RACHEL ABBOTT'Crime procedural at its best' C J TUDOR'Reads brilliantly' CLARE MACKINTOSH 'Another absolute smash and one of my favourite protagonists' JO SPAIN'Caz Frear is that rare talent' FIONA CUMMINS'Impossible to put down' ALEX GRAY'The phenomenal Caz Frear' CHRIS WHITAKER'Caz Frear combines a devilishly clever plot and amazing complex characters with a light touch that makes for a deeply satisfying read. Another Cat Kinsella winner' CASS GREEN'Once again Caz Frear gives us a brilliant crime puzzle to solve. With plenty of emotion, Cat Kinsella's trademark wit and an engaging plot to boot, crime fans need look no further for a great read' OLIVIA KIERNANTrade ReviewCaz Frear is incredibly gifted * Marian Keyes *I loved it! I love the central character Cat Kinsella, the brilliant dialogue, clear plotting and unique voice. This is my favourite in the series to date * Ann Cleeves *Just finished, and loved, Shed No Tears. Brilliantly written, cleverly plotted, great characters. Can't wait to see this fly! * B. A. Paris *Shed No Tears is a joy to read with a strong, compelling storyline and a wonderful cast of brilliant characters. A triumph for Caz Frear * Rachel Abbott *Wow, again. I love Cat Kinsella, and she just gets better. What's not to adore: a sassy, smart, ballsy main character and intricate, fascinating plots. Another absolute smash and one of my favourite protagonists! * Jo Spain *Cat is a brilliant heroine, strong, shrewd and flawed, and she operates in a world that feels 100% authentic * Claire McGowan *If you haven't discovered Caz Frear yet, you are in for a treat. She's fast becoming one of my favourite writers. Shed No Tears is magnificent * Fiona Cummins *Caz Frear somehow combines a devilishly clever plot and amazing complex characters with a light touch that makes for a deeply satisfying read. Another Cat Kinsella winner * Cass Green *Shed No Tears is gritty crime at its best. The police team dynamics, banter and relationships are superbly written. Caz Frear has created a flawed but likeable character in Cat Kinsella. I was rooting for her to solve everything, including her own demons . . . This book is definitely one to put on your must read list if you love a police procedural that moves like lightning. Grab it when you can! * Carla Kovach *Raced through Shed No Tears. Another standout thriller from the phenomenal Caz Frear. Sharply written and expertly plotted, I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. Cannot wait for the next Cat Kinsella! * Chris Whitaker *Once again Caz Frear gives us a brilliant crime puzzle to solve. With plenty of emotion, Cat Kinsella's trademark wit and an engaging plot to boot, crime fans need look no further for a great read * Olivia Kiernan *This is a series I've loved since the very first book - main protagonist Cat Kinsella is so realistic and full of depth that I immediately engaged with her, that has continued through every subsequent instalment and Shed No Tears was no exception . . . another tip top fully immersive crime thriller from the pen of Caz Frear. Not many writers of this creative, talented level are out there so I highly recommend that you read these if you are a fan of all things crime fiction * Liz Loves Books *Deft and economical plotting, excellent characterisation and easy and straightforward style . . . It is a cracker * The Bookbag *Frear writes vividly about the uneasy relationship between her female cops and brings the novel to a startling conclusion. * The Sunday Times *Kinsella's refreshing 'in your face' attitude, and her appetite for breaking the rules, add spice to this complex story. Told with poise, Frear never lets the suspense drop. * Daily Mail *Gripping * Bella *I adored this book. Seriously. I instantly fell in love with Cat. She is a damaged but brilliant woman . . . Frear is a wonderful writer and a fantastic storyteller. She took me on a thrilling ride that started on the first page and didn't let up until the last word. Stunning! * Emma the Little Book Worm *Kept me guessing from start to finish. I have loved everything about this book, it has been a great read which I found impossible to put down. I have been completely pulled into this book. I love the author's writing style and have found this to be a good solid detective mystery book. A superb read by an extremely talented author * Little Miss Book Lover *This book kept me rapt from start to finish and is quite possibly my favourite of the three . . . The story just drew me in, the mystery just enough to keep my interest piqued. There is a chilling back story in the Roommate Killer case, but also an underlying element of tension that bubbles along as the story progresses, something that tells you something isn't right but keeps you in suspense to the end. If you love the series, then you are going to love this book too * Jen Med's Book Reviews *This is shaping up to be a must-read series for me as Caz Frear always leaves me wanting more at the end of her DC Cat Kinsella books . . . Caz Frear has continued to develop and improve her craft and has delivered a compelling and intelligent plot for the team here. I was happy that the standard of writing has remained high but also thoroughly entertaining at the same time. Very enjoyable! * My Chestnut Reading Tree *Brilliant twists * Ramblingmads *Tense, twisting and terrific * Lancashire Evening Post *Frear spins a complex, clever web and as the past starts to collide messily with the present, the book gathers pace on all fronts ... a quality police procedural, with an engaging main character. * Crime Review *If you enjoy watching tense crime dramas like ITV's Unforgotten, you'll love this latest book in Caz Frear's female-driven police procedural. * CultureFly *

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Book SynopsisTHERE''S A BAFFLING MYSTERY IN THE VILLAGE OF STEEPLE MARTIN...BUT LIBBY SARJEANT IS ON THE CASE.''With fascinating characters and an intriguing plot, this is a real page turner'' Katie FfordeTen years ago, a missing person story causes a furore in Kent - and the national media. A beautiful young woman with a promising career as a singer walks home alone from a party and is never seen again. There is no evidence, forensic or otherwise, and no-one is ever arrested.A decade later Libby Sarjeant is talked into inspecting a derelict hotel in her home village of Steeple Martin. The body of a young boy is discovered - but is it anything to do with the mysterious disappearance from over ten years ago?This gripping and twisty crime mystery novel is is the perfect read for fans of Faith Martin, J.R. Ellis and LJ Ross.Readers adore the much-loved Libby Sarjeant series:''I have read all the books in this Trade ReviewWith fascinating characters and an intriguing plot, this is a real page turner -- Katie FfordeIntrigue, romance and a touch of murder in a picturesque village setting -- Liz YoungA compelling series where each book leaves you satisfied but also eagerly waiting for the next one -- Bernardine Kennedy, Everything is Not EnoughNicely staged drama and a memorable and strangely likeable characters -- Trisha AshleyA quaint, British cozy, complete with characters who are both likeable and quirky -- Rosalee Richland, author of the Darla King series

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Book SynopsisAdultery, murder and dangerous love collide in Jessie Keane's gritty debut thriller set in the London's East End. Perfect for fans of Martina Cole and Lynda La Plante.For longer than she cares to remember Annie Bailey has lived in the shadow of her older sister Ruthie. Now Ruthie has her hands on Max Carter, the much feared head of the Carter family and a top class villain.Seducing Max wasn''t a problem, but the guilt, shame and anger of rejection afterwards was.Thrown onto the streets Annie finds herself living with Celia, a wayward aunt with a shocking secret. As the months pass Annie''s resourceful nature sees her mature and carve out a life for herself, albeit not legal. But if you play with fire, you can expect to get burned and her lavish new lifestyle and connections may be about to come crashing down around her.Annie has unwittingly placed herself between two rival gangs and upset too many people, and these kind of people don''t forget. But as everyone knows, Annie Bailey is no ordinary woman.Trade ReviewPraise for Jessie Keane: ‘This is a riveting story, with gutsy, gritty characters and a genuine feel for the period.’ Books Monthly 'Perfect for fans of Martina Cole and Lynda La Plante' Glamour 'Gritty and powerful, Martina Cole fans will love this addictive novel' Closer

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Book SynopsisHugely confident harrowing, visceral recommended' Ian RankinKept me hooked' Angela MarsonsAn excellent read' Martina Cole''Gritty, dark and chilling' Mel SherrattA dark and gripping debut crime novel the first in a stunning new series from a huge new talent.The killer is just getting startedWhen three wife beaters are themselves found beaten to death, DC Maggie Jamieson knows she is facing her toughest case yet.The police suspect that Probation Officer Lucy Sherwood who is connected to all three victims is hiding a dark secret. Then a fourth domestic abuser is brutally murdered.And he is Lucy's husband.Now the police are running out of time, but can Maggie really believe her friend Lucy is a cold-blooded killer?Trade Review‘A hugely confident first novel. Harrowing, visceral … recommended’ Ian Rankin ‘An excellent read’ Martina Cole ‘Kept me hooked throughout … excellent pace and a very satisfying ending’ Angela Marsons 'A brilliant debut – gritty, dark and chilling. Noelle Holten knows her stuff’ Mel Sherratt ‘I loved this. A dark and chilling debut’ Robert Bryndza ‘Dark and gritty and kept me hooked until the very end. A Fantastic debut!’ Casey Kelleher ‘A chilling and disturbing look inside the lives of domestic abuse survivors and their abusers. This book is truly eye-opening. You will race through it and never see the end coming. Brilliant!’ Lisa Regan ‘A pacey, tight, immersive thriller full of powerful emotion and authentic procedural detail. Gripping stuff’ Chris Merritt ‘A hard-hitting, impressively authentic crime fiction debut … nuanced, highly readable, page turning, a definite cut above the rest. I urge you to read this book’ Howard Linskey ‘Extremely powerful, incredibly thought provoking and ringing with authenticity, this is an excellent debut’ M. W. Craven, author of the Washington Poe series ‘Noelle has conjured up a real page-turner here. The author's experience with damaged and damaging people really shines through bringing a great deal of grit to the drama. Add in some fascinating characters, relentless pace and a strong story and you have a winner on your hands’ Michael J Malone

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Book SynopsisThe most enjoyable, twisty and addictive thriller of 2021!A woman with no memoryAddison should be happy; she's about to marry a wonderful man. But something is wrong she has no memory. Two years ago, she was found on the side of the road, unable to remember who she is.A husband without a wifeJulian has spent the past two years wondering why his loving wife disappeared. She never would have left her family willinglywould she?A reunion where nothing is as it seemsJulian finds Addison just in time to stop her marrying someone else. But something isn't quite right. Who is Addison really? Why did she leave? And what dark secrets are hiding in this marriage?Jaw-dropping twists with an unsettling edge that you'll need a few days at the beach to recover' Reese''s Book ClubA highly enjoyable page-turner where you race to the end, breathless to discover the shocking truth' Lisa Gardner, author of Before She DisappearedAn addictive, unputdownable read' Heather Gudenkauf, author of How I Lied TwiTrade Review‘A highly enjoyable page-turner where you race to the end, breathless to discover the shocking truth’ Lisa Gardner, author of Before She Disappeared ‘An addictive, unputdownable read’ Heather Gudenkauf, author of How I Lied ‘Twisty, dark, and psychologically compelling, this is a Liv Constantine novel you do not want to miss!’ Wendy Walker, author of Don't Look for Me ‘Diabolical and twisty…will keep you compulsively turning pages well past your bedtime’ Julie Clark, author of The Flight ‘I devoured this twisty, chilling, and hypnotic thriller in just two feverish sittings, desperate to guess what was going to happen next (but failing!)’ May Cobb, author of The Hunting Wives Praise for Liv Constantine ‘Addictive and twisty’ Karin Slaughter ‘Wonderfully plausible, hypnotically compelling, and deliciously chilling and creepy – some of the best psychological suspense you’ll read this year’ Lee Child ‘It's a great reading escape. And there is a thrilling twist at the end!’ Reese Witherspoon in Stylist ‘A daring, dastardly story with complex characters and a sinister plot. A read-through-the-night thriller that mesmerizes to the final page’ Samantha Downing, author of MY LOVELY WIFE ‘Compelling and surprising…a fast-paced page-turner, full of unexpected twists and an ending I did not see coming. Impossible to put down!’ Megan Miranda, author of ALL THE MISSING GIRLS ‘Tense and deliciously twisty’ Gilly MacMillan, author of THE NANNY ‘Wickedly entertaining’ Riley Sager, author of LOCK EVERY DOOR

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Book SynopsisFrom the multi-award winning author of The Bridge (BBC) and Marcella (Netflix, ITV) comes a blockbuster new thrillerA DEAD WOLFA DRUG DEAL GONE WRONGA LETHAL FEMALE ASSASSINHannah Wester, a detective in the remote northern Swedish townofHaparanda, finds herself on the precipiceofchaos.When human remains are found in the stomachofa dead wolf, Hannah knows that this summer won't be like any other.The remains are soon linked to a bloody drug deal that went down just across the border in Finland. But how did the victim end up in the woods outside Haparanda? And where have the drugs and money gone?Hannah and her colleagues are soon caught up in an increasingly complex investigation. But time is scarce and they aren't the only ones looking.When the secretive and deadly Katja shows up, unexpected and brutal events start to pile up.In just a few days, life inthe border townis turned upside down. Not least for Hannah, who is finally forced to confront her own past.Trade Review‘A violent, action-packed police procedural’ THE TIMES ‘Scandi-noir at its very bleakest — so cold and haunting that it all but takes your breath away… this is a story that lingers long in the mind.’DAILY MAIL ‘ In Cry Wolf Rosenfeldt, the creator of The Bridge television series and the Netflix hit Marcella, delivers a dark, engrossing and fast-paced read.’ FINANCIAL TIMES ‘The new year has barely started and already it seems like I’ve found my top book of 2022 … this is a riveting novel bringing together the wild and rugged sense of isolation found in the best Swedish crime fiction with the moral dilemmas inflamed by human fallibility of a classic noir novel. A superb read and an entertaining opener to a new series.’CRIME FICTION LOVER “Rosenfeldt, creator of the TV series The Bridge, debuts with a fast-moving procedural set in Sweden’s remote north… This standalone is ready-made for TV.”Publishers Weekly, US “book is dark, clever, and gripping with great characters as well as a tense and spellbinding story line… suspenseful, intense, riveting, and thought-provoking.”Mystery and Suspense Magazine, US “The first book in a new series by Hans Rosenfeldt proves that he is the master of creating dark corners woven together by mystery, tragedy and greed… Dark yet engaging; intricate yet simple; and overall, a truly thrilling ride… Cry Wolf was not at all what I expected, and I can’t wait for more.”Booktrib, US

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewReaders are gripped by Sarah Goodwin: ‘Suspense, twists, deceit… I had my heart in my mouth the whole time’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘IT WAS SO GOOD’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Utterly unputdownable… You’re going to love every single twisty page!!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘INTENSE… My heart was pounding’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I started this book today and finished it in one sitting. I literally could not put it down’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Definitely a five-star read. I couldn't put this one down. It never failed to keep me on the edge of my seat… Such a great ending too!!’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow! I read this way too quickly, I really didn't want it to end… Amazing… Loved it!’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘You'll be on the edge of your seat, racing to finish this book… I read this book one afternoon. I simply could not put it down. I cannot wait until a friend reads this book because I want to discuss it… Get a copy now!!’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Book SynopsisThe killer is closing in can she find him before he finds her?When Detective Nikki Parekh receives a set of threatening postcards, she knows it can only mean one thing The man who escaped arrest after murdering her mother two years ago is back.Each postcard has a similar message: You're next Parekh.As the post marks on the cards gradually get closer to Bradford, Nikki must do everything she can to protect her family and catch the killer before it's too late.But when human remains are found in a remote barn on the icy Yorkshire moors, Nikki's attention is pulled away from her family. When a tattoo on the victim's arm the only means of identification leads nowhere, the team have already met a dead end.Will the team be able to make a breakthrough before someone else gets hurt, and can Nikki finally get justice for her mother's tragic death?Don't miss the next utterly gripping crime thriller from the Queen of Northern Noir! Fans of Angela Marsons, Patricia Gibney and JD Kirk will love th

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Book SynopsisThis stunning debut thriller, set in a girls’ boarding school, will leave you breathless until the final page is turned.Sometimes girls are the meanest of them all...Female friendship is intense and that intensity can erupt into dangerous passions when teenage girls are cooped up in an exclusive East Coast boarding school.Beautiful, streetwise Cassidy Thomas; debutante jock Abby Madison; academic, sensitive Karen Mullens; and sophisticated troublemaking Zoey Spalding are four seventeen-year-olds who should be cruising happily through their Senior Year. But jealousies are simmering. And when Zoey plays a game with the class list—if you lose your virginity you get a star beside your name—it sets in motion a chain of shocking events. Nine months later, when one of the girls is murdered, the others must ask themselves if they can carry the truth of what happened the rest of their lives.Tell Us No Secrets describes the bonds between these adolescent girls as well as the terrible pain of betrayal and the tragic consequences of peer pressure running riot at a time when the seismic shift of the Sixties changed the rules for everyone. Trade Review"The result is a slow-burn psychological thriller filled with well-developed characters that builds to a satisfying, if unsettling, conclusion. Sterling is a writer to watch." — Publishers Weekly "Set in 1970 at a girls’ boarding school in Lenox, Massachusetts, Sterling’s novel is both a gripping psychological thriller and a not-so-nostalgic look back at a time of massive social upheaval. . . Both evocative and provocative, Sterling’s blend of thriller and coming-of-age tale is deeply affecting and full of unexpected twists." — Booklist (starred review) “Tell Us No Secrets, the debut novel by American journalist Siena Sterling, has all the ingredients for a slow-simmering stew of teenage angst that will leave readers relieved that they are no longer in high school.” — Crime Fiction Lover

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Book Synopsis''A fabulous new writer'' Richard Osman''Compelling, tense and pacy'' Observer-------------HE LOVES YOU. HE CONTROLS YOU. HE''LL NEVER LET YOU GO.He''s been looking in the windows again. Messing with cameras. Leaving notes.Supposed to be a refuge. But death got inside.When Katie Straw''s body is pulled from the waters of the local suicide spot, the police decide it''s an open-and-shut case. A standard-issue female suicide.But the residents of Widringham women''s refuge where Katie worked don''t agree. They say it''s murder.Will you listen to them?An addictive literary page-turner about a crime as shocking as it is commonplace, KEEPER will leave you reeling long after the final page is turned.AN OBSERVER TOP DEBUT NOVELISTS OF 2020A SUNDAY TIMES STYLE HOT DEBUT: ''READ IF YOU LIKED GONE GIRL AND LULLABY''ATrade ReviewA literary thriller, KEEPER is a compelling, tense and pacy read * The Observer, 10 Best Debut Novelists of 2020 *Reading Keeper is a visceral experience ... cleverly reminding us that for some women simply existing in a man's world is more dangerous than anything else -- Araminta Hall, author of 'Our Kind of Cruelty'Intense and compassionate . . . it made me furious and sad, but it also made me feel seen -- Hanna Jameson, author of 'The Last'Male violence in all its forms is at the heart of Jessica Moor's confident and skilful debut * The Observer *

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Book SynopsisAnother mysterious investigation by Coroner Jenny Cooper, a fearless yet human heroine and the last hope for the unjustly killed. Matthew Hall's novels have been adapted into the hit TV series, Coroner.Trade Review'Crime-Busting Cracker' Woman & Home'Fasten your seatbelts for a quality thriller...Matthew Hall's first-rate books about unorthodox Bristol coroner Jenny Cooper. The Flight is Cooper's fourth outing and Hall's Gold Dagger-nominated books, quite simply, get better each time. Part of it is the former barrister and TV producer's ability to structure and deliver a thriller that has you keep turning the pages. I read The Flight, as its predecessors, at one sitting. But Hall is also a hit upon a genuinely fascinating aspect of the justice system...The most compelling element of Hall's books, however, is Cooper herself: difficult, damaged, self-destructive, struggling to recover from a divorce . . . It is wonderful stuff, chillingly plausible, but properly best not read on a long haul flight' Independent on Sunday‘Ed McBain semi-inaugurated the forensics genre, but Patricia Cornwell and Kathy Reichs parleyed his innovations into stratospheric sales. But the field has not become an exclusively female sorority – or an American domain. A highly talented male writer has offered a challenge, albeit one who plays safe by using a woman protagonist. The Coroner (2009) by M R Hall was an instant hit. His heroine Jenny Cooper, a divorcée who has had a nervous breakdown, struggled with a new job as coroner for the Severn Vale . . . It would appear that Hall has decided to broaden his canvas with this latest outing for his protagonist, still dependent on prescription drugs. She is coming to terms with the breakdown that we read about in The Coroner, but still fragile. Here, she is up against her most dangerously influential opponents . . . It looks like Jenny Cooper – and her creator – are here for the long haul: good news for readers’ Independent ‘An edge-of-the-seat thriller . . . this fourth novel in the excellent Jenny Cooper series should come with a health warning’ Irish Independent‘When The Coroner, the first in the Jenny Cooper series, burst upon the crime fiction scene it made a considerable impact. It was clear that the author had created something new and exciting in the field. Not every male writer is able to create such richly faceted, convincing female characters as Jenny. She established herself in the army of female forensic specialists and she needed to, this really is an overcrowded field. We have followed this vulnerable heroine through three novels and enjoyed her triumphs in the teeth of daunting odds. To some degree, that’s the scenario here but larger issues are also at stake. Hall is too canny a writer not to realise that the real focus of his books should remain on the personal. And it is the pressure put on Jenny by the dead girl’s mother that makes her take risks against powerful forces. It’s a cliche´ to say that the key to the mystery lies in the higher echelons of government. And even though Hall moves into that familiar territory, he rings the changes with real skill. This fourth book in the Jenny Cooper series is quite as involving as its predecessors’ Daily Express‘As premises go, this one’s a killer . . . It’s a terrific series, meticulously researched, sharply plotted and peopled with sympathetic characters, led by Cooper, who is always aware of the human consequences of failure’ Financial Times‘I am completely hooked on this superb series featuring British coroner Jenny Cooper. This is the fourth book and quite simply the best’ Globe and Mail, Canada'The Flight is M R Hall's fourth story to feature clever coroner Jenny Cooper. His investigation of a plane crash in the Severn estuary is as complex and impressive as his debut The Coroner' Sunday Telegraph

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Book Synopsis ''If you''re a crime fiction fan and haven''t discovered them yet, welcome to the very best day of your life'' Heat MagazineOut now in paperback - the latest instalment in the Sunday Times bestselling series It''s a beautiful Spring day in NYC when Lt. Eve Dallas gets an early morning murder call. A talented young sculptor hasn''t had such a perfect day in May. Killed by her own hammer, at first it looks like an argument with a jealous partner but it soon becomes clear that there is much more to this case than a lovers'' quarrel turned fatal. Eve finds herself drawn into the dark and dangerous world of a secret order. A world in which white supremacy, misogyny and religious fanaticism are everyday activities. Eve has dealt with some tough cases before but is it too much even for her to take on a wealthy, influential organisation with friends in very high places.....?''J.D. Robb is a fantastic storyteller who knows h

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Book SynopsisCharlie Harris and his sleuthing cat, Diesel, search for a killer in a room full of librarians.

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Book SynopsisKelsey March''s sister is killed by a stalker, but the truth is not as it first appears . . .Interior designer Kelsey March''s world is shattered when a stalker murders her beautiful model sister while they''re strolling together one balmy evening in Louisville, Kentucky. But there''s far more to this murder than first appears - and it may have something to do with a young boy who walked away from an accident that killed his abusive mother some twenty years ago . . .

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Book SynopsisHornet''s Nest is the first book in the Andy Brazil series, from bestselling author Patricia Cornwell.Deputy Chief Virginia West likes and respects her boss, Hammer, but with an increasing number of visiting businessmen being murdered in her city by a maniac with a penchant for painting his victims bright orange, she finds it hard to accept Hammer''s edict that a rookie reporter should ride on patrol with her to better relations with their citizens. Her worst fears are confirmed when the reporter, Brazil, presses the button to activate the boot-release rather than the siren on their first outing. He''s not the only blight on her life right now: her cat''s angsty, her hormones are misbehaving, her opposite number in the uniformed division is behaving like a jackass, the radio despatcher is determined to trip her up, the D.A. is in the middle of a hot battle with the trial schedule. And orange coloured corpses keep turning up on her patch.A reaTrade ReviewVintage Cornwell: gripping plot, great characters and ironic humour. * COSMOPOLITAN *Cornwell's portrait of a bustling small city with a growing crime problem is believable and incisive. * THE TIMES *riveting, stay-up-all-night chiller...hugely enjoyable. * ELLE *Gripping stuff. * WOMAN AND HOME *

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Book SynopsisAn inoffensive man is murdered in a seemingly motiveless attack. DI Geraldine Steel and her team are baffled, until DNA from an apparent stranger is discovered on the victim's body. Someone is lying and the police must uncover the truth before anyone else is killed......

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Book SynopsisThe chilling conclusion to the Burrowhead MysteriesTrade Review‘The perfect end to one of the most intriguing crime series of recent times… Helen Sedgwick has created a world which is fully realised, and that is in no small part to the attention to detail and the clarity of thought behind the writing… The Burrowhead trilogy brings something fresh and exciting to crime fiction.’ -- Snack Magazine‘[Erskine’s] novels get better and better every time she goes to press… It won’t be long before we simply call the series ‘the Jaq Silver books’… What sets The Chemical Cocktail apart – the magic ingredient if you like – in a world drowning in average thrillers is that Erskine has applied the intellectual and scientific rigour of her writing to a high-speed, gripping and fun story.’ -- E&T MagazinePraise for When the Dead Come Calling: ‘Unputdownable... Helen Sedgwick saw into the future and that future is now! It's an incredible book! READ IT.’ Lemn Sissay, author of My Name Is Why ‘Helen Sedgwick is one of Scotland's finest contemporary storytellers.’ Claire Askew, author of All the Hidden Truths ‘Sedgwick’s writing is minutely observational, clever and warm.’ Scotsman

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Book SynopsisThe dark, atmospheric, feminist offspring of The Hunting Party, Squid Game and Misery. Trade Review'A wild ride from page one... A five-star read that’s intelligent, accomplished and exciting. I dare you to put it down.' Janice Hallett, author of The Twyford Code'Horror builds slowly to a chilling climax in Julia Bartz's best-selling debut.’ Daily Mail, Must Reads'Julia Bartz’s shrewd, suspenseful debut takes the typical writer’s anxieties and obsessions and transforms them into a pulse-pounding, impossible to put down thriller... Bonkers in the best way, and it left me with a brutal case of author envy.' Layne Fargo, author of They Never Learn'A wild ride into the pressures of publishing that is equal parts nightmare and erotic fantasy as five would-be writers are pulled deeper into the secrets of Blackbriar and its inhabitants... Captures the hunger to have our stories told and the desperate measures some will take to cut through the noise.' Jennifer Fawcett, author of Beneath The Stairs' A sexy, thrilling, compulsive mediation on art and competition amongst women who ought to be sisters, only something malignant gets in the way. I couldn't put it down.' Sarah Langan, author of Good Neighbours'Night Film meets The Secret History in Julia Bartz’s bold, brilliant, and genuinely scary debut. The Writing Retreat masterfully delivers everything thriller readers crave: palpable atmosphere, sinister characters, full-body chills, jaw-dropping twists, and stay-up-all-night suspense. I am obsessed with this book. I never wanted it to end.' Megan Collins, author of The Family Plot‘Darkly satirical and action-packed, The Writing Retreat brings a breath of fresh air to the locked room mystery... The writing is flawless and the plot adeptly woven. An absolutely splendid debut!’ Wendy Walker, author of Don't Look For Me‘The Writing Retreat will keep you up all night with its intriguing premise and gasp-worthy twists... The very definition of a page turner, and a remarkable debut from a gifted writer.’ Kirthana Ramisetti, author of Dava Shastri's Last Day'An audacious psychological thriller debut... Boldly drawn characters complement Bartz’s gleefully twisted plot.... Sara Gran fans, take note.' Publishers Weekly 'One to Watch.' Evening Standard'Propulsive and spine-chilling, The Writing Retreat kept me on the edge of my seat from the very first page. Julia Bartz is an electric, intelligent storyteller, brilliantly blending nail-biting suspense and razor-sharp psychological insight. I could not put this book down!' Erin Carlson, author of I'll Have What She's Having'The book's pacing - a slow roll of dread and horror, especially in the first half - is exceptional. Bartz hits all the gothic highlights, but, far from feeling stale, they work. A perfect winter night's haunting.' Kirkus, starred review'Stomach-clenchingly thrilling from beginning to end... Highly recommended for fans of authors like Ruth Ware and Riley Sager.' Booklist, starred review‘An intoxicating, inclusive psychological thriller, packed with chills that seep into your bones.’ Crime Monthly‘Intelligent, accomplished and exciting… and a lot more besides. Read it and see. You won’t regret it.’ Mystery People'An impressive first novel by a new American author combines all the heady thrills of the best of domestic thrillers with a closed environment murder setting, peppered with a gently satirical look at writers and writing... An ebullient, fun cocktail of in-jokes, gothic turns and breathless suspense that had me chortling.' Maxim Jakubowski, Crime Time

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewAmbitious, intricate, riveting * The Times *It's been compared to Stieg Larsson's Millennium series ... Butterfly on the Storm is a compelling, engrossing read ... Walter Lucius is one to watch * Nudge *Disturbing, apocalyptic, gripping * Dutch Daily De Limburger *Riveting until the very end * AD Weekend [Dutch Newspaper] *The Dutch answer to the tsunami of Scandinavian thrillers * BB Boekblad *

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Book Synopsis''Breathless, gripping, up-all-night reading'' Nora RobertsA mysterious newcomer arrives on a freezing highway with information that one of the most deadly World War Two criminals is hiding in plain sight, with a new life every bit as sinister as his terrible past . . . When State Trooper Skottie Foster moves back home to rural Kansas, she''s hoping for a new start. But then a chance encounter on a snowy highway changes everything. Travis Roan is a Nazi hunter, and he needs her help. Roan suspects this isolated region is home to infamous World War Two villain Rudolph Bormann. As they encounter immediate resistance from the deeply suspicious community, it soon becomes clear that Bormann''s new life in America is every bit as sinister as his awful past. But neither Roan nor Foster imagines how dangerous - and how personal - their task will become... ''The perfect storm of a story: a can''t-put-it-down-until-I fiTrade ReviewWith Alex Grecian, you're in the hands of a professional. Deft prose, a steady drip of suspense, a blood-soaked secret from another time... My prescription? Purchase and consume immediately -- Gregg Hurwitz, No.1 Bestselling author of Orphan XA compelling, twisty story driven by fascinating characters. The Wolf makes breathless, gripping, up-all-night reading -- Nora RobertsThe Wolf has it all . . . the perfect storm of a story: a can't-put-it-down-until-I find-out-what-happens-next thriller -- Lorenzo Carcaterra, New York Times bestselling author of Sleepers

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Book Synopsis''ONE OF THE BEST THRILLER WRITERS WORKING TODAY'' LEE CHILDA MISSING GIRL. AN ICE COLD KILLER. It''s been eleven years since Claire Flynn disappeared - abducted without a trace from a snowy hillside. Investigator Darby McCormick remembers the case. She knows there''s only ever been one suspect, Father Richard Byrne, linked inconclusively to two similar disappearances. Finally, now terminally ill, Byrne is willing to talk. But he''ll only talk to Darby. She''s expecting a confession - but what she hears is far more disturbing. And it soon becomes clear that someone is willing to kill to keep this cold case on ice . . . Fans of Karin Slaughter, James Patterson and Val McDermid will love this gripping thriller from bestselling author Chris Mooney. _________Praise for Chris Mooney: ''Harrowing, gripping, haunting'' Harlan Coben ''It will keep you up past bedtime'' Karin Slaughter''Compelling, thrilling and touching'' Michael ConnellyTrade ReviewA heartfelt and very contemporary thriller with huge emotional heft * The People *

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Book SynopsisNOW A MAJOR NETFLIX SERIES ''A full-throttle thriller in the tradition of classic Stieg Larsson, drenched in atmosphere and charged with adrenaline. I loved this book'' A. J. Finn, author of The Woman In The Window''A cracking ending that left me STUNNED'' 5***** Reader Review THE CHILLING DEBUT NOVEL FROM THE CREATOR AND WRITER OF HIT TV SHOW THE KILLING, perfect for fans of THE FALL and DES________ As the leaves fall, he''s coming for you . . . One October morning in a quiet suburb, the police make a terrible discovery. A young woman is found brutally murdered with one of her hands missing. Above her hangs a small doll made of chestnuts. Examining the doll, Forensics are shocked to find a fingerprint belonging to a young girl, kidnapped and murdered a year ago. Can a new killer be the key to an old crime? And will hTrade ReviewSveistrup's brilliant and brutal The Chestnut Man sets a new benchmark. The Steig Larsson comparisons seem unfair - on Sveistrup. He is quite simply in another league. Scandi noir is back with a bang with this sensational debut novel ***** * Metro *Creepy, clever and packed with tension * The Sun ****** The Chestnut Man has success written all over it. You will never want to play with conkers again * Daily Express *If you're pining for a dose of Jo Nesbo-style Scandi noir, The Chestnut Man should hit the spot. The twisty, tricksy storyline, delivered in short, sharp chapters that don't let anyone catch their breath, gathers an unstoppable momentum so that 500 pages disappear in a trice - and the ending is satisfyingly grand guignol, with room left for a sequel * The Times *A full-throttle thriller in the tradition of classic Stieg Larsson, drenched in atmosphere and charged with adrenaline. Buckle up. You'll gulp down every word. I loved this book * A.J. Finn, author of The Woman in the Window *As in The Killing television series, Sveistrup offers lessons to seasoned practitioners of the serial-killer whodunit in how to inject new energy into this near-exhausted sub-genre, and a reminder (via his portrayal of the families, homes and workplaces that his cops visit) that crime writing has the potential to be eye-opening, panoramic social realism * Sunday Times *If you are one of the millions who enjoyed The Killing, you'll want to read the first novel by its creator. Sveistrup's ability at building tension is evident, and this will undoubtedly make for a compelling television adaptation * Guardian *BBC Top Fiction Picks of 2019 * BBC.co.uk *A debut thriller from the creator of The Killing opens with a gruesome discovery in a Copenhagen suburb * Guardian Books of 2019 *Superbly written and carries you along at breakneck speed. If you liked The Killing, you are going to love this * My Weekly *This might just be the thriller of the year. The Chestnut Man grips you from the opening page and never lets go, as we're pulled into a haunting whirlwind of secrets, deception and the dark side of the soul. The policing is top-notch, of course, and the characters - good and bad - are so real we're sure we've met them before. Brilliant! * Jeffery Deaver *A nail-biting, atmospheric thriller * The Herald *Sviestrup shows off his Scandi-noir know-how in this Stieg Larsson-worthy mystery featuring blood-curdling murders and a couple of ill-assorted investigators * Foyles *A taut, high-octane thriller. Sveistrup snares his reader with his house-of-horrors opening and keeps us gripped. . . suffice to say that he leads and wrongfoots us through numerous twists, turns, cliff-hangers and red herrings to an outcome which is as bold as it is explosive. He makes every page count - it's a joy to be so immersed on the edge of a seat * The Herald *The action surges along in swinging the spotlight of suspicion around without ever letting the reader feel confident they have the right culprit, and the denouement is intense and very gory * Strong Words *Best books to read this Spring * Marie Claire *Søren Sveistrup's page-turning thriller is a tale of crime and passion * Evening Standard Best Books of 2019 *If you are one of the millions who enjoyed the Scandinavian crime series The Killing, you'll want to read the first novel by its creator. . . this will undoubtedly make for a compelling television adaptation * The Observer *The books everyone's devouring right now - and you should add to your spring reading list * Glamour *Inside Soap's Hot List * Inside Soap *A tension-charged debut, sharing elements of his signature TV writing with incendiary twists * Financial Times *Søren Sveistrup, is clearly a master craftsman * Telegraph *Crime lovers, rejoice. This is a thrilling, fast-paced page-turner that promises to hook readers from the first page * Eastern Daily Press *A superb debut novel from the writer behind hit TV series The Killing. This book grips you from the out and boils and boils to an almost sickening conclusion. It just does not let up * Eastern Daily Press *Chilling psychological drama * Mail Online *This one will have your heart in your mouth * Digital Spy *Sveistrup keeps the reader gripped until the very end * Dagbladenes Bureau *I was completely blown away by this debut novel * sidsesbogreol.dk *Sveistrup sets new standards in crime * bogfriisen.dk *Nerve-racking, you're sitting on the edge of your seat, and by the time you've finished the book you've got no nails left * Livetidukkehuset.dk *Simply an unparalleled page-turner * Ord fra en bibliofil *Absolutely fantastic crime novel. The plot keeps you gripped, and you always end up wanting to read just one more page. Nerve-racking. Nail-biting. Thrilling. Hair-raising * Krummeskrummelurer.dk *Not all good scriptwriters can produce a detective story designed to be read rather than watched on TV. But Søren Sveistrup, the man responsible for The Killing, proves . . . that it can be done . . . The characters, the plot with its deep, eerie undercurrent of the unknown, and the intense, compelling manipulation of suspense are qualities reminiscent of The Killing * Marie Louise Toksvig *This nerve-racking debut novel has a brilliant plot . . . * Ugebladet Søndag *A powerful portrait of two intriguing detectives who are here to stay . . . * Vildmedkrimi.dk *Simply so well written, well constructed and suspenseful. I've read a lot of fantastic crime novels, but this is far and away the best I've read in a long time. . . . insanely suspenseful and gripping * RandiGlensbo.dk *Crime fiction of the highest quality - fascinating characters, great storytelling, and unbearable suspense. I absolutely loved it * Deon Meyer *Sveistrup is a skilled weaver of plot, able to surprise the reader and maintain a well-developed sense of pacing, tension and action. He keeps the reader hooked until the final page * Bok 365 *The ingredients in this stew are familiar to everyone who reads crime novels. Sveistrup's great skill becomes apparent in the solid, complex plot, as well as in the pacing and impact that drives the reader onward page after page. The Chestnut Man is a demonstration of how a novel of this type should be sewn together. The result is incredibly thrilling! * Dagbladet *While other writers come across as formulaic, Sveistrup's plot develops naturally, and he finds space amid the child abuse and harassment for enough injections of humanity that The Chestnut Man never turns into violence porn, a stumbling block for several of his Danish colleagues. The key is Thulin and Hess, the most promising pair of investigators in Nordic crime since Saga and Martin first met over a corpse on a bridge in 2011 * A-magsinet *Individual scenes in the narrative stand out knife-sharp in all their calculated evil. Their encounter with brutal reality nearly overwhelms those involved, and the reader is profoundly challenged by the novel's material. But you survive because you retain a clear sense that there must be a deep well of sorrow behind the crimes, and because the author depicts his cast of characters in such a nuanced way that you sympathise with the hard-pressed investigative team, the victims, and the person behind the terrible murders. Sveistrup keeps the reader gripped until the very end. This is professional writing in the very best sense, and I'm looking forward to more. * Dagbladenes Bureau *The Chestnut Man is an intensely gripping first novel that feels anything but debut-like. Seasoned crime fans with feel as though they're in very safe hands ... [Sveistrup] throws his hat into the ring with extreme professionalism and a talent for deploying his special tricks in precisely calibrated doses. * Børsen *Praise for The Killing * - *Excellent . . . A shrewd mix of police procedural, political thriller and domestic drama * New York Times *TV of the absolute finest quality . . . the writing shines * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisA freezing cold winter. A dead body from the past. A tale of love - and murder. A human leg is discovered in a suburban freezer. The victim is a teenage girl killed some ten years earlier. But then other body parts start appearing. And these ones are male, dark-skinned, and very fresh...Is this a tangled tale of love gone wrong? Or are there more sinister lines connecting the dead bodies to a recent tragedy in a Cardiff prison, and an engineering company that''s up to a whole lot more than is first apparent?Fiona Griffiths starts to investigate, in the midst of the coldest winter on record. Up in a remote cottage in the Welsh Black Mountains, she finds the data that contains the clue to the entire mystery. But, as the first snow starts to fall, she discovers that she''s not alone...Praise for the Fiona Griffiths mystery series: ''Compelling...a new crime talent to treasure'' Daily Mail ''A dark delightTrade ReviewPraise for gripping, atmosphere Fiona Griffiths crime thriller series:Chilling, atmospheric and so gripping it hurts. You won't read a better crime novel this year -- Mark EdwardsIntriguing and compelling - I love Fiona Griffiths -- SHARON BOLTONIn a word - brilliant. One of the most enjoyable crime novels I've read in a while -- JAMES OSWALDCompelling and claustrophic, Without a doubt, Fiona Griffiths is one of crime's most memorable heroines -- SARAH HILARYOne of the most interesting and complicated protagonists in current UK crime fiction. Truly unforgettable -- MICK HERRONFiona Griffiths is one of the most unusual and engaging characters in British crime fiction. Those who haven't yet encountered Fiona will be drawn into a beautifully crafted world -- SINEAD CROWLEYGripping...Fiona Griffiths kept me hooked to the last page and left me hungry for more -- RACHEL ABBOTTLOVE STORY, WITH MURDERS is a dark delight. Fiona is one of the more improbable but, in her own way, endearing cops I've ever come across * WASHINGTON POST *I have to say that in a lifetime of reading crime fiction I have never come across anyone quite like Fiona Griffiths...Read this book. Enjoy every syllable. Hold your breath, and tick off the weeks until the next one * CRIME FICTION LOVER *Compelling...a new crime talent to treasure * DAILY MAIL *

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Book SynopsisMason Cross, author of THE SAMARITAN, a Richard & Judy Book Club pick, returns with his gripping new thriller - perfect for fans of David Baldacci, Linwood Barclay and Mark Billingham.Trade ReviewTerrific stuff! -- Ian RankinMason Cross is a thriller writer for the future who produces the kind of fast-paced, high octane thrillers that I love to read. -- Simon KernickA well-plotted and tension-filled tale delivering more twists and turns than the Hampton Court maze and is packed with memorably drawn characters. * Irish Independent *So pacy I'm exhausted! Definitely one to read if you like your thrillers thrilling. * Emma Kavanagh *One of the most interesting 'loner' heroes to have arrived in recent years . . . Told with pace and vigour by a writer who seems to have a natural aptitude for thrillers, it is not to be missed. * Daily Mail *My kind of book. -- Lee ChildIf you're a thriller fan who packs a summer blockbuster as a holiday read - then don't leave home without this. Ever since The Killing Season debut, I've felt Scottish-born Cross (who sets his books in America) is a big challenge to that other Brit-made-good, Lee Child. Certainly Mason's enigmatic manhunter Carter Blake would admire Jack Reacher's style. * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *An American setting, universal themes, top-class writing, Scottish author - it's a recipe that makes a deadly impact in this impressively sharp debut. Action fans rejoice, there's a new name on the Scottish thriller squad. He plays fast, he plays dirty and, with this calibre of high-octane action, he'll definitely be taking prisoners. * Daily Record *

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Book SynopsisAs featured in the Sunday Times, the first festive mystery in a new crime series from bestselling author Tilly Bagshawe - a must-read for fans of Agatha Christie''s Marple and Midsomer Murders.A picture hides a thousand lies . . . And only Iris Grey can uncover the truthIris Grey arrives at Mill Cottage in a picture-perfect Hampshire village, looking to escape from her crumbling marriage. She is drawn to the neighbouring Wetherby family, and is commissioned to paint a portrait of Dominic Wetherby, a celebrated crime writer.At the Wetherby''s Christmas Eve party, the mulled wine is in full flow - but so too are tensions and rivalries among the guests. On Christmas Day, the youngest member of the Wetherby family, Lorcan, finds a body in the water. A tragic accident? Or a deadly crime? With the snow falling, Iris enters a world of village gossip, romantic intrigue, buried secrets and murder. As featured in the SuTrade ReviewA snowy Christmas mystery in a country village, intriguing characters and a twisty-turny plot...I loved this book and couldn't put it down. Fabulous! * Jill Mansell *A contemporary-set cosy crime novel that harks back to The Golden Age of detective fiction. Author Tilly Bagshawe writing under a pseudonym, introduces us to society portraitist Iris Grey whose Christmas country retreat is anything but when a body is found floating by the mill on Christmas Day, instead of tucking into turkey and all the trimmings, Iris finds herself caught up in all manner of sleuthing and intrigue. * Red Magazine *A nice little slice of festive whodunnit - just right for cosy winter afternoons * Katherine Woodfine, author of The Sinclair's Mysteries *A festering box of secrets, providing a Christmas cocktail of family lies and deliciously conceived murder. * Mandy Morton, author of The No. 2 Feline Detective Agency series *Be sure to start reading M.B. Shaw's evocatively written mystery early in the day, or else you'll be up late into the night-it's that unputdownable. * Ellen Crosby, author of The Vineyard Victims *M.B. Shaw has penned a wonderfully layered mystery with a multifaceted amateur sleuth, artist Iris Grey. Ms. Shaw's English village setting made me feel like I was right there, and kept me reading until late into the night. I can't wait to see where Iris Grey's next artistic commission takes us. * Paige Shelton, New York Times bestselling author *Murder at the Mill by M. B. Shaw is a great sweeping adventure. Ideal for holiday reading. * M. C. Beaton, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author *

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Book SynopsisWhen V.I.''s close friend Lotty Herschel is approached by a man claiming to be a fellow Holocaust survivor, she''s forced to recall a painful past she''s tried desperately to forget.Coming to Lotty''s aid, V.I. decides to investigate the mysterious stranger. But her findings lead to the exposure of something much darker involving an international conspiracy reaching all the way back to Nazi Europe - as well as a shocking truth which could potentially devastate her friend . . .Trade ReviewV.I. is as compelling as ever * Daily Telegraph *A return to form from the Chicago sleuth . . . a novel of crime and punishment, memory and illusion, and devastating emotions * Guardian *Already having established herself as an inventor of the female private eye and a master of the mystery format, Paretsky skillfully expands the form to tackle several convergent themes in a moving novel of discovery and redemption * Publishers Weekly *With the creation of V.I. Warshawski, Sara Paretsky did more than anyone to change the face of contemporary women's fiction. * Express on Sunday *It's hard not to get caught up in her passion . . . Snappy dialogue, tight plotting and realistic situations make Paretsky's unapologetically politicised thrillers a pleasure to read, whatever your viewpoint. * Daily Mail *The thing about Sara Paretsky is, she's tough . . . she doesn't flinch from examining old social injustices others might find too shameful (and too painful) to dig up * New York Times *Some crime series grow stale over time, but there's no sign of fatigue here. This is partly because the recurring characters continue to develop and engage the reader, and partly because of the moral intelligence that informs the writing. * Spectator *Paretsky has been putting her private investigator through her paces since 1982, changing perceptions of women in crime fiction through the creation of a fiercely independent female detective. She keeps her brand of politicised noir fresh by responding to issues - social, cultural and political as well as gender - in contemporary life . . . Paretsky is firing on all cylinders * Metro *

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Book SynopsisIn Nothing But Trouble, a gripping crime thriller by bestselling crime author Kerry Wilkinson, DI Jessica Daniel has to protect the streets of Manchester from escaped prisoners - and those trying to hunt them down.Niall O'Brien is a veteran living on the edge of a run-down estate, refusing to sell his house to developers. He's the only remaining resident, alone and frightened by a series of break-ins. He's been threatening to shoot the next intruder but he can't be serious . . . what if the next person through the door is a police officer trying to help?Elsewhere, on a bright Manchester morning a vehicle screeches across a junction and wipes out a prison van. Two prisoners run for it, leaving the police to track them down.They don't have long to wait. Hours later, one of the escapees is hanged from a motorway bridge. Was he broken out solely to be killed, or is there something deeper going on?Meanwhile, someone's Trade ReviewWilkinson's story spreads like a pool of blood . . . his talent becomes ever more obvious * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisFamily secrets and internal police politics cause trouble for Sheriff Hank Worth and his Chief Deputy Sheila Turley in this compelling mystery.Hank Worth has always been committed to his job as Branson sheriff, so getting him to take a break is difficult. But to everyone''s surprise he agrees to take time off after a grueling case and visit a friend in Columbia, Missouri, leaving Chief Deputy Sheila Turley in charge. She quickly launches reforms that create an uproar, and things deteriorate even further when an elderly man is found brutally murdered in his home.As Sheila struggles for control of the investigation and her insubordinate deputies, Hank is not relaxing as promised. His Aunt Fin is worried her husband is responsible for the disappearance of one of his employees, and Hank agrees to investigate. The search for the missing woman leads to a tangle of deceit that Hank is determined to unravel . . . no matter the impact on his family.

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