Crime & Thrillers Books

Book SynopsisFrom the award-winning author comes a much-anticipated sequel to the Scottish Crime Book of the Year The QuakerGlasgow 1975A deadly fireAn arson attack on a Glasgow warehouse causes the deaths of a young mother and child.Police suspect it's the latest act in a brutal gang warfare that's tearing the city apart one that DI Duncan McCormack has been tasked with stopping.A brutal murderFive years ago he was walking on water as the cop who tracked down a notorious serial killer. But he made powerful enemies and when a mutilated body is found in a Tradeston slum,McCormack is assigned a case that no one wants. The dead man is wearing a masonic ring, though, and Duncan realizes the victim is not the down-and-out his boss had first assumed.A catastrophic explosionAs McCormack looks into both crimes, the investigations are disrupted by a shocking event.A bomb rips through a pub packed with people and a cop is killed in the blast. The cases are stacking up and with one of his own unit now dead,Trade Review Praise for Liam McIlvanney: ‘Gripping, twisted, and bristling with atmosphere and memorable characters, The Heretic cements Liam’s position as a crime writer at the top of his game.’ Stuart MacBride 'McIlvanney writes with graceful skill and the characters in The Heretic are wonderfully drawn. All in all an excellent read' James Oswald ‘Gripping and suspenseful plot’ Sunday Times Scotland ‘Terrific Stuff’ Shotsmag ‘It's a complex plot and McCormack is an appealing figure, but the star of the book is the city itself – mad, bad and dangerous to know.’ The Sun ‘The Heretic is an outstanding example of Tartan Noir… McIlvanney is a fine craftsman who knows just what he is doing and how to do it’ The Scotsman ‘Liam McIlvanney’s The Heretic, his forthcoming sequel to his prize-winning The Quaker, is equally big, equally bold, even more impressive.’ Mick Herron ‘McIlvanney is an enormous talent and his writing brims with compassion, lyricism and good old-fashioned thrills.’ Adrian McKinty ’As soon as I finished it, I looked forward to reading it again. Not only did I love the evocative recreation of Glasgow but the characters created were refreshing and surprising.’ Susan Calman ‘Every aspect of The Quaker is superb’ Washington Post ‘A vivid portrayal of a city’ Sun ‘A totally gripping murder mystery, thought provoking but thoroughly entertaining’ NB Magazine ‘Pacy, inventive, assured – and authentic … a story of brilliantly crafted shifts of plot and pace … McIlvanney is a writer with unfolding, developing and substantial gifts’ The Herald ‘Skilfully dovetailed … atmospheric … a solidly crafted and satisfying detective story’ Laura Wilson, Guardian ‘An absolute master of Tartan noir … the corruption of the late Sixties is splendidly evoked, as is DI Duncan McCormack’ Daily Mail

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Book SynopsisAn evocative tale' Woman MagazineThe East End of London has been devastated by the Blitz and the people are struggling to come to terms with their ravaged city. Rationing bites ever deeper and and everything that makes life better is in short supply. For the district nurses, the challenges are tougher than ever.Gladys loves her work in the Civil Nursing Reserve, but just when she needs to rely on her sister at home to help out with the chores, she turns into a handful of trouble. Edith is learning to cope with her boyfriend''s injuries after Dunkirk but will she have to choose between her love for him and her career?With no end in sight, the war reaches its darkest moment Can the nurses and the families and patients that rely on them find the strength to carry on?Trade ReviewPraise for Annie Groves: ‘An engrossing story’ My Weekly ‘A stirring and heartrending family saga…Against a backdrop of change when the suffragette movement was coming to the fore, the choices and dreams of a generation of women combine to create this passionate story’ Liverpool Daily Post ‘Heartwrenching and uplifting in equal measure – a tragic indictment of what can happen when you swap passion for duty. Roll on the sequel!’ Take a Break ‘Written from the heart’ My Weekly

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Book SynopsisEVOKES CLASSICS OF THE GENRE . . . THROWING IN ELEMENTS OF MAD MAX AND INDIANA JONES'FINANCIAL TIMESIn a world transformed by technological disaster, the last survivor of the Guild of Historians and his wisecracking mercenary companion once again find themselves searching for a missing child with unfathomable abilities.Battling through a brutal future and returning to the dangerous City of Towers, they will need brains, heavy weapons, and a whole lot of luck to survive.But they are also haunted and hunted by shadows of the past. The story of a scientist who survived the end of the world holds deadly secrets. And a ruthless assassin from another era is on their trail.Stunningly creative and breakneck-paced, book two of The Tarakan Chronicles is a science fiction adventure like no other.Trade ReviewPraise for THE LOST PUZZLER: ‘Evokes classics of the genre…throwing in elements of Mad Max and Indiana Jones’SFX ‘A coming-of-age story with a difference…intriguing and involving’DAILY MAIL ‘Evokes classics of the genre such as Jack Vance’s Dying Earth series and Gene Wolfe’s The Book of the New Sun, throwing in elements of Mad Max and Indiana Jones…a virtuoso performance’FINANCIAL TIMES ‘Readers looking for a crafty puzzle that descends into the twisty depths of loyalty and betrayal will enjoy this far-future adventure’PUBLISHERS WEEKLY ‘A rich and vivid future Earth that’s inventive and attention-grabbing in equal measure’SFX ‘This rich dystopian world includes snippets of technology that perplex most of the characters, a steady mix of storytelling and action, and intense character development that makes the book hard to put down’BOOKLIST

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Book SynopsisMaster of international intrigue Daniel Silva follows up his acclaimed #1New York TimesbestsellersThe Order, The New Girl,andThe Other Womanwith this riveting, action-packed tale of espionage and suspense featuring art restorer and spy Gabriel Allon.The fatal poisoning of a Russian billionaire sends Gabriel Allon on a dangerous journey across Europe and into the orbit of a musical virtuoso who may hold the key to the truth about his friend's death.The plot Allon uncovers leads to secret channels of money and influence that go to the very heart of Western democracy and threaten the stability of the global order.The Cellistis a breathtaking entry in Daniel Silva's outstanding series (Peoplemagazine) and reveals once more his superb artistry and genius for inventionand demonstrates why he belongs firmly alongside le Carré and Forsyth as one of the greatest spy novelists of all time (The Real Book Spy).Trade ReviewPraise for House of Spies: ‘A tense, thrilling adventure’ Huffington Post Praise for The Black Widow: ‘Not only gripping but works as an IS history primer’ Sun ‘It is Silva’s creative genius that keeps it all moving, as well as his mastery of storytelling that keeps the intense momentum of the plot ever pushing forward’ Huffington Post ‘A fitting final mission for one of fiction’s greatest spies… A dark thriller for difficult times’ Kirkus Review ‘Fascinating, suspenseful, and bated-breath exciting’ Publishers Weekly ‘Silva builds suspense like a symphony conductor… A winner on all fronts’ Booklist Praise for Daniel Silva: ‘A truly talented writer’ Sun ‘Allon is the 21st century Bond – elegantly paced, subtle and well-informed.’ Daily Mail 'Sexily brooding Allon… must be the most famous superspy not played by Daniel Craig' Daily Telegraph 'In true Bauer fashion, shoot-outs, kidnappings and international terror plots follow Gabriel Allon wherever he goes' USA Today ‘Silva builds tension with breathtaking double and triple turns of the plot’ People ‘A world class practitioner of spy fiction’ Washington Post ‘Silva is a master of suspense’ Barbara Taylor Bradford, The Week

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Book SynopsisGripping psychological suspense' Fiona Barton, Sunday Times bestselling author of The ChildKeeps you guessing till the very end' Cara Hunter, author of All The RageYou never know what's going on behind closed doorsIf you passed it on the street, you'd see an ordinary London townhouse. You might wonder about the people who live there, assume they're just like you.But inside a family is trapped in a nightmare. In the kitchen, a man lies dead on the blood-soaked floor. Soon the police will come, and they'll want answers.Perhaps they''ll believe the family's version of events that this man is a murderer who deserved to die.But would that be the truth?Perfect for fans of Clare Mackintosh, Cara Hunter and Ruth WarePraise for Camilla Way:An original page turner' SunA top class psychological thriller, smartly crafted and oozing tension' Sunday MirrorAdds pace and suspense in a way that's refreshing for even the most jaded of readers' StylistTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR CAMILLA WAY: ‘Compelling, dark and intense…will keep you guessing until the end’ B A Paris, No. 1 bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors ‘Gripping psychological suspense’ Fiona Barton, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Widow ‘Tense, unsettling, and keeps you guessing till the very end’ Cara Hunter, author of R&J bestseller Close to Home ‘I devoured this in 24 hours and couldn’t put it down. The underlying sense of menace throughout had me turning the pages faster and faster’ Cass Green, bestselling author of In a Cottage, In a Wood ‘An original page turner’ Sun ‘A top class psychological thriller, smartly crafted and oozing tension’ Sunday Mirror ‘Adds pace and suspense in a way that’s refreshing for even the most jaded of readers’ Stylist ‘A tightly woven, maze-like story full of dead endings and about-turns’ Good Housekeeping ‘A scary pageturner’ Woman & Home ‘You’ll be kept guessing with this compelling plot’ Prima ‘Wonderful – one of those novels that sucks you in and doesn't let go for a moment’ Alex Marwood, bestselling author of The Wicked Girls ‘A taut suspense novel that drops secrets in all the right places’ Julia Heaberlin, bestselling author of Black-Eyed Susans ‘Deftly plotted with lovely, satisfying twists’ Emerald Street ‘Smart and compelling’ Prima ‘A slow-burning but well-executed tale of a toxic female friendship’ Daily Mail ‘Atmospheric and tense’ Closer ‘Gripping’ Good Housekeeping ‘A brilliant balancing act that slowly builds to an explosive, twisty finish’ Sunday Mirror ‘Trust me, once you’ve finished, you’ll turn the book over and start again’ Stylist, Book Wars ‘Warning: this book will leave you emotionally sucker-punched’ Stylist ‘A gripping psychological thriller’ Hello ‘An unrelenting sense of dread’ Woman & Home ‘Dark, debut novel about why you should never turn your back on a best friend’ Red Magazine ‘Way expertly explores the dark side of friendship’ Publisher’s Weekly, Starred Review

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Book SynopsisA gripping new novel from No. 1 international bestseller and Swedish crime sensation Camilla LackbergTrade ReviewPraise for Camilla Lackberg: ‘A sexy, sensational novel with intoxicating vengeance and an unexpected tenderness – The Golden Cage is tensely and skillfully drawn’ Karin Slaughter ‘Lackberg’s new embrace of a terrifying revenge scenario furnishes visceral psychological crime.’ Financial Times ‘The Golden Cage is a twisting, brutal tale of betrayal and revenge. Lackberg paints a vivid portrait of a dark and complicated anti-heroine who is both the abused and abuser, victim and victimizer. A chilling, timely read sure to thrill her international legion of fans!’ Lisa Unger,New York Times bestselling author of The Stranger Inside ‘A wonderful, take-no-prisoners mashup of Gone Girl, Billions, and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’ Chris Bohjalian, New York Times best-selling author of The Flight Attendant and The Red Lotus ‘Camilla Läckberg is a master of psychological suspense: she grabbed me by the throat with this sharply written, wildly entertaining tale of wealth, power and revenge and kept me up straight through the night’ Cristina Alger, New York Times best-selling author of Girls Like Us ‘Domesticity and brutality are Lackberg staples… Tightly plotted… Unflinching’ Sunday Times ‘Heart-stopping and heart-warming … a masterclass in Scandinavian crime writing’ Val McDermid ‘Pacy … with flashing insight into the dark places of the psyche’ Sunday Times ‘A top-class Scandinavian crime writer’ The Times ‘The rock star of Nordic Noir’ Independent ‘Lackberg is an expert at mixing scenes of domestic cosiness with blood-curdling horror’ Guardian ‘Both chilling and thrilling’ Sun ‘A satisfying and counterintuitive clash between the cosy and gruesome strands of the genre’ Guardian

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Book SynopsisHow far would you go to keep your family safe?The gripping new page-turner from the Sunday Times bestselling author of One Minute LaterAngie Watts used to have everything. A new home. A beloved husband. Three adored children.But Angie's happy life is shattered when her son Liam falls in with the wrong crowd. And after her son's bad choices lead to the murder of her husband, it's up to Angie to hold what's left of her family together.Her son is missing. Her daughter is looking for help in dangerous places. And Angie is fighting just to keep a roof over their heads.But Angie is a mother. And a mother does anything to protect her children even when the world is falling apartIf home is where the heart is, what happens when it breaks?Trade Review Praise for Susan Lewis’ bestselling novels: ‘Utterly compelling’ Sun ‘Susan Lewis has a gift for telling warm family stories that also take you by surprise.’ Jane Corry ‘A master storyteller’ Diane Chamberlain ‘A multi-faceted tear jerker’ Heat ‘Susan Lewis is on top form in an emotionally charged and powerful novel . . . one cannot fail to be moved by this heart-wrenching and sensitively written story’ Blackpool Gazette ‘One of the best around’ Independent on Sunday ‘Spellbinding! . . . you just keep turning the pages, with the atmosphere growing more and more intense as the story leads to its dramatic climax’ Daily Mail ‘Interesting and intelligent’ The Daily Express

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Book SynopsisDoesn''t every marriage have a dark side?Beautifully written, chilling and absorbing' Adele Parks, Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling author of Lies Lies Lies and Just My LuckHer best novel yet Twisty, malevolent and gripping' Lisa Jewell, No. 1 bestselling author of The Family UpstairsTo the outside world Hannah married the perfect man. Behind the closed doors of their imposing home it's a very different story. Nathan controls everything Hannah does. He chooses her clothes, checks her receipts, and keeps her passport locked away. But why does she let him?Years before, in the midst of a relentless storm, the tragic events of one night changed everything. And Hannah has been living with the consequences ever since. Keeping Nathan happy. Doing as she's told.But the past is about to catch up with them.Set against the unforgiving backdrop of a Cornish fishing port in the 90s, this is a devastating exploration of the power of coercive control in a marriage where nothing is quite as it seemsPraiTrade Review Praise for The Storm: ‘Beautifully written, chilling and absorbing’ Adele Parks ‘Amanda Jennings is a writer on the ascendant and The Storm is her best novel yet. This twisty, malevolent and gripping story of a controlling husband and his oddly compliant wife was virtually impossible to put down. The dark and craggy Cornwall backdrop is exquisitely drawn and the sense of foreboding that runs through the whole novel is masterfully done’ Lisa Jewell ‘A dark, sinister story with a cracking twist’ The Sun ‘Evocative and affecting’ Crime Monthly ‘Chilling and atmospheric … will keep you gripped in its clutches until the final page’ My Weekly ‘The Storm is an evocative story of coercive control and the decisions – often disastrous – that we make in order to protect the ones we love. Amanda Jennings is a fantastic storyteller and she’s at her very best here: warm-hearted, darkly atmospheric, and wholly addictive' Lucy Atkins ‘Suspenseful, beautifully written, and utterly compelling’ Alice Feeney ‘A brilliant book. Gripping, intelligent, and beautifully written’ Cass Green ‘This deftly tackles the issues surrounding coercive control in a way that feels both authentic and surprising, while the twists and turns just keep on coming’ Heat ‘Vivid and evocative, the beautifully drawn characters and Cornish setting will linger in your mind long after you’ve turned the final page of The Storm’ Lucy Dawson 'Unravelling the secrets that lie beneath a toxic marriage. The Storm is both beautifully crafted and chilling. A compelling tale you won't want to put down’ Colette McBeth 'A claustrophobic, brooding, atmospheric novel about the secrets that lie at the heart of a toxic relationship. No one writes complicated, conflicted characters like Amanda Jennings’ Tammy Cohen

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Book SynopsisOne boy with the power to save the world. One man with the will to destroy it.The chilling, unputdownable new standalone thriller from Dean Koontz, the master of suspense.The master of our darkest dreams' The TimesA mother, a boy, and a desperate battle against the night.Woody Bookman hasn't spoken a word in his eleven years of life. Not when his father died in a freak accident. Not when his mother Megan tells him she loves him.For Megan, keeping her boy safe and happy is what matters. But Woody believes a monstrous evil is behind his father's death and now threatens him and his mother. And he's not alone in his thoughts. An ally unknown to him is listening.Woody's fearful suspicions are taking shape. A malicious man driven by evil has set a depraved plan into motion. And he's coming after Woody and his mother. The reasons are primal. His powers are growing. And he's not alone.Trade ReviewPraise for Dean Koontz: An incredible saga … terrific …’ Washington Post ‘Part sci-fi, part mystery, all thriller… one to anticipate’ The Courier-Mail Praise for The Crooked Staircase: ‘A gripping read … a page-turner to dive into this summer’ Washington Post ‘Koontz’s leanest, meanest thriller … introduces a smart, appealing heroine who can outthink as well as outshoot the baddest of bad dudes’ Kirkus Reviews ‘Humour, humanity and horror, the classic Koontz concoction’ The Times ‘Dean Koontz is not just a master of our darkest dreams, but also a literary juggler’ The Times ‘A terrific pursuit story … clever, up-to-the-minute, and riveting’ Guardian ‘There’s surprise after surprise, including a killer finale … a read-in-one-go novel’ Independent on Sunday ‘Psychologically complex, masterly and satisfying’ The New York Times ‘A master at the peak of his powers’ Matt Haig, author of How to Stop Time ‘A mind-bender filled with satisfying surprises’ People

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Book SynopsisHarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.''Phileas Fogg was one of those mathematically exact people, who, never hurried and always ready, are economical of their steps and their motions. He never made one stride too many, always going by the shortest route. He did not give an idle look. He did not allow himself a superfluous gesture.''When Phileas Fogg wagers a bet that he can travel across the globe in just 80 days, little does he know about the epic journey that he is about to undertake. With his faithful French servant, Passepartout, Phileas Fogg embarks on the adventure of a lifetime, travelling across four continents by whatever means he can train, elephant, steam ship and experiencing endless surprises and mishaps along the way.

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Book Synopsis* Longlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger Award 2022 *Guaranteed to hook you . . . At times both touching and darkly funny' Anna Bailey, Sunday Times bestselling author of Tall BonesA beguiling, beautifully crafted treat of a novel. It holds so much wisdom yet wears it so lightly. There are shades of Kate Atkinson in the way Rosalind balances dark themes with dry humour, a great plot, exquisitely realised characters, and more than a hint of feminist sensibility . . . truly everything I want in a novel' Jessica Moor, bestselling author of Keeper[An] excellent character-driven tale . . . by turns amusing, sorrowful, and thrilling. Stopps is definitely a writer to watch' Publishers Weekly, STARRED reviewA quirky, witty thriller that reminds us not to underestimate the older generation' BestDarkly comic and gripping' Woman's Own* * *Grace, Meg and Daphne, all in their seventies, are minding their own business while enjoying a cup of tea in a café, when seventeen-year-old Nina stumbles in. She'sTrade Review Praise for A Beginner’s Guide to Murder ‘Guaranteed to hook you . . . At times both touching and darkly funny, A Beginner's Guide To Murder explores the vital ways in which women can support one another through their darkest hours’ Anna Bailey, Sunday Times bestselling author of Tall Bones ‘A beguiling, beautifully crafted treat of a novel. It holds so much wisdom yet wears it so lightly. There are shades of Kate Atkinson in the way Rosalind balances dark themes with dry humour, a great plot, exquisitely realised characters, and more than a hint of feminist sensibility… truly everything I want in a novel’ Jessica Moor, bestselling author of Keeper ‘A quirky, witty thriller that reminds us not to underestimate the older generation’ Best ‘Darkly comic and gripping’ Woman’s Own ‘[An] excellent character-driven tale . . . by turns amusing, sorrowful, and thrilling. Stopps is definitely a writer to watch’ Publishers Weekly, STARRED review Praise for Rosalind Stopps ‘A tense page-turning thriller…powerful’ The Times ‘A masterful feat of storytelling’ Tim Pears, author of The West Country trilogy

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Book SynopsisWhat would you do if your home assistant turned evil?Terrifyingly believable and utterly gripping.' Lisa JewellThe Assistant is the definition of suspense!' Jeffery DeaverShe's in your house. She controls your life. Now she's going to destroy it.From the No. 1 Sunday Times bestsellerShe watches you constantly.Newly divorced Jo is delighted to move into her best friend's spare room almost rent-free. The high-tech luxury Camden flat is managed by a meticulous Home Assistant, called Electra, thattakes care of the heating, the lights and sometimes Jo even turns to her for company.She knows all your secrets.Until, late one night, Electra says one sentence that rips Jo's fragile world in two:I know what you did.' And Jo is horrified. Because in her past she did do something terrible. Something unforgivable.Now she wants to destroy you.Only two other people in the whole world know Jo's secret. And they would never tell anyone. Would they? As a fierce winter brings London to a standstill, Jo Trade Review‘Chilling’ Sunday Times ‘Brilliant! Horribly plausible’ Reader’s Digest ‘Gleefully sinister!’ Sunday Mirror ‘One of the best new crime books’ Financial Times ‘Terrifyingly believable and utterly gripping. One of my top reads of the year.’ Lisa Jewell ‘The definition of suspense! A brilliant and original concept, expertly executed, this novel will grab you on the first page and not let go until the last.’ Jeffery Deaver ‘You will want to turn off all your gadgets and read this by candlelight! Will fill you to the brim with paranoia!’ Liz Lawler 'A disturbing, thought-provoking and gripping read’ Woman’s Weekly Praise for S. K. Tremayne: ‘Brilliantly eerie’ Good Housekeeping ‘You will race through the final pages, desperate to find out the truth. Thought-provoking, genuinely scary, and compulsive – fantastic stuff’ Sunday Mirror ‘A brilliant and compulsive thriller’ Heat ‘Packed full of plot twists and turns, this book had me gripped from the start. I slept with the light on for several nights afterwards’ Sun, Book of the Week ‘A grip-lit hit’ Mail on Sunday ‘This excellent thriller won’t disappoint’ Closer ‘If you liked Tremayne’s bestseller The Ice Twins, and spooky Gothic horror stories where things go bump in the night, then this is for you’ Daily Mail ‘Atmospheric and haunting’ Independent on Sunday ‘The author of last year’s bestseller The Ice Twins is back with this dark, atmospheric thriller.’ Fabulous ‘A true psychological thriller, readers will be kept guessing over the many twists that surface throughout the novel. A chilling read’ Woman Praise for THE ICE TWINS: ‘A magnificently creepy thriller’ Spectator ‘Beautifully paced, teeming with psychological shivers, The Ice Twins is a notable debut’ The Times, Best Crime Thrillers ‘Unbearably gripping and suspenseful’ Sophie Hannah ‘The Ice Twins has grip, pace and bags of atmosphere … It also has one of the cleverest endings of recent thrillers’ Sunday Times

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Book SynopsisYou think you know those closest to you. You are wrongA sleep-deprived new mother approaching her fortieth birthday, the very last thing Louisa wants to do is celebrate.But when her friendTiff organises a surprise party, inviting the entire list of Louisa's Facebook friends, Louisa is faced with a room full of people she hasn't spoken to in years including someone she never expected to see again: her ex-boyfriend, Oliver Dunmore.When Oliver's wifeMelissagoes missing after the party, everyone remembers the night differently. Someone knows what happened to Melissa, and Louisa is determined to find them. But the truth could be closer, and the deception more devastating, than she'd ever imaginedA gripping psychological suspense novel, perfect for fans of My Lovely Wife, The Couple Next Door, The Woman in the Window, and The Wife Between Us.** READERS LOVE THE MISSING WIFE **A top-notch thriller that grips from the start and will leave readers on the edge of their seats A book that redefiTrade Review PRAISE FOR SAM CARRINGTON’S BOOKS ‘I devoured this story in one sitting’ Louise Jensen ‘A gripping exploration of twisted family secrets’ Cass Green ‘Expertly written … with plentiful twists and unforgettable characters.’ Caroline Mitchell ‘Keeps you guessing right to the end' Sue Fortin ‘I read One Little Lie in one greedy gulp. A compelling thriller about the dark side of maternal instinct and love – I couldn't put it down!’ Isabel Ashdown ‘A kick-ass page turner … I was knocked senseless by the awesome twist.’ John Marrs ‘A gripping read which moved at a head-spinning pace … I simply couldn't put this book down until I reached the dramatic and devastating conclusion.’ Claire Allan ‘Engrossing psychological suspense about the effect of a murder on the mother of a teenage killer. Sam Carrington had me hooked!’ Emma Curtis ‘Utterly original and thought provoking … This cries out to be made into a TV series.’ Amanda Robson Psychologist Connie Summers is a fascinatingly flesh-and-blood guide through this twisty thriller.' Louise Candlish ‘Tense, convincing … kept me guessing’ Caz Frear ‘Unsettling, thought provoking and confronting. A chilling account of the mother-son bond and the lengths a mother will go to to protect her young.’ Ingrid Alexandra ‘An unsettling and disturbing tale of what it means to be a mother. When it comes to protecting your child, the lines between right and wrong get totally blurred. This book stays with you long after it's finished.’ June Taylor 'A cleverly crafted plot with a chilling climax.’ Sanjida Kay

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Book SynopsisHow far would you go to save the ones you love?The first book in a gripping new crime series featuring DCI Anna Tate.When nine children are snatched from a nursery school in South London, their distressed parents have no idea if they will ever see them again. The community in the surrounding area is in shock. How could this happen right under their noses? No one in the quiet suburban street saw anything or at least that''s what they''re saying.But DCI Anna Tate knows that nothing is impossible, and she also knows that time is quickly running out. It's unclear if the kidnappers are desperate for money or set on revenge, but the ransom is going up by 1million daily. And they know that one little boy in particular is fighting for his life.It's one of the most disturbing cases DCI Anna Tate has ever worked on not only because nine children are being held hostage, but because she's pretty sure that someone close to them is lyingThe first book in a gripping new crime series, perfect for faTrade Review‘Very gripping and keep you on the edge of your seat.’ Amazon Reviewer ‘Thrilling and fast-paced police procedural that builds to a satisfyingly tense conclusion.’ Amazon Reviewer ‘Great read from start to finish – read it in a day. Look forward to reading more about Anna Tate.’ Amazon Reviewer ‘I am eagerly awaiting the next in this high-octane series. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.’ Amazon Reviewer ‘I haven’t read a page turner like this in a long, long time.’ Amazon Reviewer ‘A totally engrossing, well written and clearly well researched book, that was not only easy to read but also exciting.’ Amazon Reviewer

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Book SynopsisA shocking, gripping read' Dreda Say MitchellSweeps along at a breakneck pace.' Anna SmithHaving spent her life watching her father run his East London firm, Zara Ezra has learnt a thing or two about being a gangster, and she's ready to take over when the time comes.Mike Regan, a blast from Zara's past, is the head of his own firm, but when his son is kidnapped in the middle of a gangland feud, Mike has no choice but to accept help from the Ezras to get his little boy back alive.With a rival firm playing increasingly dirty, murder moves to the top of the agenda and Zara has some big choices to make. It seems that the only way to come out on top is to play them at their own gameBut will she become The Hunter or The Hunted?A gripping gangland crime thriller, perfect for fans of Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers.''Another cracker from Kerry Barnes. The Hunted is a rollercoaster ride!'Jaime RavenAn absolute must read from this talented author.' Jacqui RoseReaders love Kerry Barnes:Kerry Trade Review Praise for The Hunted ‘A shocking, gripping read’ Dreda Say Mitchell ‘Sweeps along at a breakneck pace’ Anna Smith 'Another cracker from Kerry Barnes. The Hunted is a rollercoaster ride!’ Jaime Raven ‘An absolute must read from this talented author’ Jacqui RosePraise for The Hunted ‘A shocking, gripping read’ Dreda Say Mitchell ‘Sweeps along at a breakneck pace’ Anna Smith 'Another cracker from Kerry Barnes. The Hunted is a rollercoaster ride!’ Jaime Raven ‘An absolute must read from this talented author’ Jacqui Rose

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Book SynopsisWhat if your most deadly enemy is your closest ally?A brilliant thriller. You'd be mad not to buy this' BEN AARONOVITCH'His best thriller yet'SUNDAY TIMES CRIME CLUBJAY QASIM is finally out of the game and trying to lay low. But then he gets news that rocks his world and drags up everything that he thought he'd left behind. Jay must break his vow never to work with MI5 again and turn to the person who sold him out. But this time he's determined to do it on his terms.IMRAN SIDDIQUI once tried to kill Jay but now they have a common adversary. The one thing worse than death is watching the people closest to you die. And after the happiest day of Imran's life becomes the most tragic, he will stop at nothing to take revenge on the people that have taken away his family.But when everyone has their own agenda, who can you really trust?Your most deadly enemy is about to become your closest ally.Ride or Die is an edge-of-your-seat thriller featuring MI5 most reluctant spy Jay Qasim, perfect foTrade Review Praise for Homegrown Hero: ‘Thrilling and immersive …violence, love, humour and razor-sharp observation keep the pages turning’ Sunday Times Crime Club ‘A timely addition to the new breed of socially committed British thrillers.’ Guardian ‘Brilliantly epic. Jay is now definitely one of my favourite fictional characters ever. Homegrown Hero is a wild ride of hilarity and horror – I spent the final pages reading madly and clutching my head.’ lizlovesbooks.com ‘I thought that Khurrum Rahman’s first novel, East Of Hounslow, was very good. Homegrown Hero is even better. An absolutely cracking story which is full of tension, extremely exciting and which I found difficult to put down. Absolutely excellent’ Sid N, Netgalley ‘I was gripped from start to finish.’ Elaine T, Netgalley ‘Nail biting … With a splash of humour, a likeable protagonist, and a sympathetic antagonist you can’t help but root for too, there really is little not to like.’ James P, Netgalley Praise for East of Hounslow: ‘A brilliant thriller. You’d be mad not to buy this.’Ben Aaronovitch ‘Sweary, funny and, above all, an absolutely cracking thriller that you’ll tear through, this is the anti-James Bond that the 21st century needs’ Emerald Street ‘The story goes at a fine pace and Qasim is a nuanced, sympathetic protagonist’ Financial Times 'East of Hounslow, in which a young Muslim finds himself forced to become an MI5 plant in a group of jihadists, is as British as Nelson’s Colum…[a] superb and exciting debut novel' Telegraph A ‘very funny, tense thriller…Think Four Lions meets Phone Shop’Red ‘As much a coming-of-age story as a full-on action thriller, East of Hounslow is thought-provoking and entirely gripping.’ Guardian ‘Builds to a heart-constricting climax’ Times Crime Club ‘Hilarious. Brilliant. So absorbing, you forget the rest of the world exists.’ Christine, Northern Crime

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Book SynopsisReminiscent of Gillian Flynn's Sharp Objects Christina Kaye, award-winning author of Presumed DeadNow a USA Today besteller!A twenty-year-old local mystery that has never been solved.A bone-chilling VHS tape depicting a horrific crime.Neighbors with something to hide.And a sister who is missing.Emily has to find out the truth. But is her sister Madeline the victimor the one to blame?A creepy and chilling thriller that you won't be able to put down. MY SISTER IS MISSING is the most gripping read of 2019. Readers can't get enough of this book:An unnerving, creepy, hair-raising novel, one that will have readers sleeping with one eye open' David Bell, USA Today bestselling author of LAYOVERLynch has a knack for storytelling that not only captivates, but leaves one aching for the next page' Bradon Nave, USA Today bestselling authorA craftsman of the novel world. This book is a fine example of why reading is the perfect form of escapism. Edge of your seat thriller action' 5* Karen Whittard, Trade Review“Reminiscent of Gillian Flynn’s Sharp Objects, MY SISTER IS MISSING is a beautifully haunting story that dives beneath the surface and tackles tough issues, all while weaving together a compelling tale of the disappearance of a loved one and returning home to face one’s demons." Christina Kaye, award-winning author of PRESUMED DEAD "Carissa Lynch's MY SISTER IS MISSING is the best kind of thriller. It peels back the layers of our everyday world and shows us the frightening truth beneath the surface. This is an unnerving, creepy, hair-raising novel, one that will have readers sleeping with one eye open and carefully watching their backs."–David Bell, USA Today bestselling author of LAYOVER ‘A craftsman of the novel world. This book is a fine example of why reading is the perfect form of escapism. Edge of your seat thriller action’ 5* Karen Whittard, Netgalley ‘Had me on the edge of my seat’ 5* Tracy Cavanah, Netgalley ‘The most gripping novel with the perfect amount of mystery and thrill…the ending is great!’ 5* Cloud of Thoughts Blog ‘A well-written, fast-paced thriller that is packed full of twists and turns, mystery and suspense. I was hooked from the very first page … Worth far more than five stars’ Nicki’s Life of Crime Blog ‘Takes a heavily used plot line and puts a fresh spin on it’ Rosemary Smith, Netgalley

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Book SynopsisBrimming with dark humour, fast-paced action this is a top-class series that grows in stature with every new book' Lancashire Evening PostSHORTLISTED FOR THE 2021 HWA GOLD CROWN AWARDLONGLISTED FOR THE 2021 CWA GOLD DAGGERLondon Society takes their problems to Sherlock Holmes. Everyone else goes to ArrowoodSouth London, 1896. William Arrowood, Victorian London's less salubrious private detective, is paid a visit by Captain Moon, the owner of a pleasure steamer moored on the Thames. He complains that someone has been damaging his boat, putting his business in jeopardy.Arrowood and his trusty sidekick Barnett suspect professional jealousy, but when a shocking discovery is pulled from the river, it seems like even fouler play is afoot.It's up to Arrowood and Barnett to solve the case, before any more corpses end up in the watery depths . . .An excellent historical thriller set in late Victorian London highly recommended' ***** Netgalley reviewerFantastic book. Beautifully written' *****Trade Review‘A crime novel of thrilling intricacy … Arrowood is a terrific creation, and this book wins five rosettes’ The Tablet ‘Think Sherlock Holmes is the only detective working in Victorian London? Meet William Arrowood, the hero of Mick Finlay’s series of absorbing novels … Finlay depicts a seedy, desperate London and vivid characters with considerable skill’ The Times ‘A good belting read … a gripping historical crime novel … book clubs will love it especially fans of C J Sansom’ NB Magazine ‘Outstanding … Finlay’s grim depictions of the inhabitants of the more impoverished parts of London evoke Dickens. Fans of gritty historicals will be richly rewarded’ Publishers Weekly (starred review) ‘Mick Finlay, the new master of gritty, gruesome and gripping historical crime fiction … Brimming with dark humour, fast-paced action, intriguing twists and turns, and a cast of characters that could well have been conjured up by the late, great Mr Dickens, this is a top-class series that grows in stature with every new book’Lancashire Evening Post ‘Loved it – the sights, sounds, smells, and horrors of Victorian London are so vividly portrayed’ Roz Watkins ‘Mick Finlay’s richly told story evokes the bustling all-encompassing worlds of CJ Samson and Charles Dickens. I loved it’ Lesley Thomson PRAISE FOR MICK FINLAY: ‘Another brilliant read from Mick Finlay . . . even better than [Arrowood]’ B.A. Paris ‘Gripping’ Daily Telegraph ‘astounding … If you crave Victorian age murder mystery, love darkly gothic atmospheres and want your detective rather tattered and torn at the edges Arrowood is your man.’ SHOTS ‘Enthralling’ Publishers Weekly (starred review) ‘Arrowood is a flawed but engaging hero and the plot spins from peril to twist and back with real panache’ The Times ‘A fantastic creation’ The Spectator ‘Richly inventive’ Daily Telegraph ‘Compelling’ Seattle Times

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Book SynopsisLondon Society takes their problems to Sherlock Holmes. Everyone else goes to Arrowood.Finlay depicts a seedy, desperate London and vivid characters with considerable skill' The TimesNowhere to hide.London, 1896. As winter grips the city, a group of African travellers seek sanctuary inside the walls of the Quaker Meeting House. They are being hunted by a ruthless showman, who is forcing them to perform in his ethnic exhibition in the London Aquarium.Nowhere to turn.Private investigator William Arrowood and his assistant Barnett agree to help the travellers avoid capture. But when they arrive at the Meeting House, they find a scene of devastation. Two people have been murdered and the others have fled into the night.Nowhere to run.The hunt for the real killer leads Arrowood into the dark heart of Victorian London. A shadowy world of freak shows, violence and betrayal, where there are no good choices and only the slimmest chance of survivalTrade Review‘This is Victorian London in all its grit and grime and Finlay clearly knows his history but applies it with a light touch. He revels in the muck and mayhem of the city … the story is full of life and flashes of black humour’ Evening Standard ‘There are many insights on the iniquities of empire, and Arrowood’s wife’s struggle to become a doctor is an illuminating subplot. The narrator Malk Williams bullishly renders the frank and foul-mouthed Barnett, from whose point of view the story unfolds … enjoy an excellent final gallop to giving everyone their just deserts’ The Times, Audiobook of the Week ‘Gripping … the series has gone from strength to strength’ Sunday Post ‘A rollicking case … I love the sardonic wit and the down-at-the-heel sleuth … oozes with grim colour’ Peterborough Telegraph ‘A riveting tale of intrigue, exploitation and danger. I felt as though I was right there in the foggy, soot-stained alleyways of Victorian London, looking anxiously over my shoulder’ S. W. Perry ‘A bracing joy, plunging us into a Victorian London which is vibrant and alive. I loved being with his extraordinary characters once again’ Alex Reeve ‘It really evokes the era, and Arrowood is a very interesting, flawed, sleuth’ Faith Martin ‘A compelling mystery which brilliantly evokes the grime and gaudiness of late Victorian London. The crimes of a far-flung Empire come home to roost in this story of exploitation, loyalty, hidden identities and revenge. A fantastic addition to the series’ Katherine Stansfield Praise for Mick Finlay: ‘A crime novel of thrilling intricacy … Arrowood is a terrific creation, and this book wins five rosettes’ The Tablet ‘Think Sherlock Holmes is the only detective working in Victorian London? Meet William Arrowood, the hero of Mick Finlay’s series of absorbing novels … Finlay depicts a seedy, desperate London and vivid characters with considerable skill’ The Times

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Book SynopsisAmazon reviewers can''t get enough:''I LOVED THIS BOOK'' *****''Gloriously gripping'' *****''Magnificent'' *****''Heart-stopping, racy and sophisticated'' *****''Compulsive and clever'' *****On the surface, Anna Witherall has the perfect life. Married to her university boyfriend David, she has an enviable job, beautiful home, and gorgeous three-year-old twin daughters, Stella and Rose. Their competent and capable nanny, Maria, is practically part of the family.But beneath the veneer of success and happiness, Anna is hiding a dark secret, one that threatens to unravel everything she has worked so hard to create. Only one thing is certain: to protect her children, she must betray them.Compellingandcomplex acompulsiveread' Harriet Tyce, author ofBlood OrangeEveryone has an agenda in this intriguing exploration ofdeceitandduplicity, as Philby ratchets up theparanoiato Highsmithian levels'GuardianTrade Review‘[An] intriguing exploration of deceit and duplicity’ Guardian ‘I devoured this beautifully written, intricately wrought and unique blend of spy thriller and domestic suspense … The twists keep coming, right down to that chilling last line’ Erin Kelly ‘A compelling and emotionally resonant mixture of spy thriller and domestic suspense’ Daily Telegraph ‘An enigmatic and slippery beast, a cool new generation of spy novel. Just as the characters play cat and mouse with one another, so does the author with her readers – it’s a guessing game right to the end and I turned the last page with my heart pounding. Recommended’ Louise Candlish ‘A genre-busting spy novel that amps up the tension and will leave you trusting no one’ Red ‘Dark and addictive and magnificent’ Joanna Cannon, author of The Trouble with Goats and Sheep and Three Things About Elsie ‘A writer of promise’ Financial Times ‘An espionage/domestic noir crossover in which betrayal is as inevitable as it is compulsive’ i Paper ‘Compulsive and chilling’ Good Housekeeping ‘A page-turning thriller’ BBC Radio 4 Open Book ‘Like The Night Manager rewritten by Patricia Highsmith, this is a distinctively female take on spying’ Mail on Sunday EVENT Magazine ‘Compelling and complex – a compulsive read’ Harriet Tyce, author of Blood Orange ‘Spying has been her inheritance and this brilliant, beautifully crafted debut novel uses it to the full – and so much more besides’ Jon Snow, Channel 4 News ‘Philby clearly understands something about deceit and betrayal, making this a page-turner with several cliffhanger moments, including the ending’ Daily Express ‘A compelling debut’Daily Mirror

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Book SynopsisIncredible I was enraptured through every single part of it Made me feel quite emotional Fabulous read.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 starsLondon, 1910. Twenty-one-year-old Esther Watkins would do anything for the Suffragette cause. Imprisoned, force-fed and beaten, she is determined to fight for what she believes is right no matter what it costs her. With new love Joseph by her side, will she get the better future she dreams of?Kent, 2019. With her marriage in tatters, school teacher Lizzie Armstrong moves to sleepy Elm Heath for a fresh start, and her pupils and the community soon steal her heart. So when the school is threatened with closure Lizzie knows she has to fight, and she looks to the school's founder for inspiration.What makes Esther, born and bred in London, a proud Suffragette, suddenly leave the city and escape to Elm Heath? And when Lizzie uncovers Esther's heartbreaking secret, could it give her the strength she needs to save not just the school, but her new beginning too?A Trade ReviewReaders love Kerry Barrett: ‘All Kerry Barrett's books are brilliant’ ‘I'd highly recommend this: detective fiction, historical fiction, powerful, moving, thrilling, sometimes comic, always very human.’ ‘A beautiful story which kept me hooked’ ‘I would definitely recommend this read, but be warned, you won't want to put it down.’ ‘Loved the whole story, couldn't put it down’ ‘Will definitely read more from this author’

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Book SynopsisAN INNOCENT GAME. A SHOCKING CRIME. A COMMUNITY FULL OF SECRETS.Mapledon, 1989Two little girls were out playing a game of dares. Only one returned home.The ten-year-old told police what she saw: village loner Bill Creepy' Cawley dragged her friend into his truck and disappeared.No body was found, but her testimony sent Cawley to prison for murder. An open and shut case, the right man behind bars.The village could sleep safe once again.NowAnna thought she had left Mapledon and her nightmares behind but a distraught phone call brings her back to face her past.30 years ago, someone lied. 30 years ago, the man convicted wasn't the only guilty party.Now he's out of prison and looking for revenge. The question is, who will he start with?Praise for Sam Carrington:A kick-ass page turner I was knocked senseless by the awesome twist.' John Marrs, author of The One and When You DisappearedEngrossing psychological suspense it had me hooked!' Emma Curtis, author of The Night You LeftExpertly writTrade Review PRAISE FOR SAM CARRINGTON’S BOOKS 'I Dare You is a compulsive read with a heart-stopping twist' Fabulous Magazine ‘A clever thriller that will see you racing through the pages to find out what happens next.’ Vicki Bradley ‘Beautifully observed, totally absorbing. Couldn't put it down.’ Amanda Robson ‘A pacy read, packed with surprises. Will keep you on your toes.’ Jane Corry ‘I devoured this story in one sitting’ Louise Jensen ‘A gripping exploration of twisted family secrets’ Cass Green ‘Expertly written … with plentiful twists and unforgettable characters.’ Caroline Mitchell ‘Keeps you guessing right to the end' Sue Fortin ‘I read One Little Lie in one greedy gulp. A compelling thriller about the dark side of maternal instinct and love – I couldn't put it down!’ Isabel Ashdown ‘A kick-ass page turner … I was knocked senseless by the awesome twist.’ John Marrs ‘A gripping read which moved at a head-spinning pace … I simply couldn't put this book down until I reached the dramatic and devastating conclusion.’ Claire Allan ‘Engrossing psychological suspense about the effect of a murder on the mother of a teenage killer. Sam Carrington had me hooked!’ Emma Curtis ‘Utterly original and thought provoking … This cries out to be made into a TV series.’ Amanda Robson Psychologist Connie Summers is a fascinatingly flesh-and-blood guide through this twisty thriller.' Louise Candlish ‘Tense, convincing … kept me guessing’ Caz Frear ‘Unsettling, thought provoking and confronting.’ Ingrid Alexandra ‘An unsettling and disturbing tale of what it means to be a mother. When it comes to protecting your child, the lines between right and wrong get totally blurred. This book stays with you long after it's finished.’ June Taylor 'A cleverly crafted plot with a chilling climax.’ Sanjida Kay

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Book SynopsisA top ten New York Times bestseller. With the haunting emotional power of American Dirt and the atmospheric suspense of Where the Crawdads Sing: a compulsive debut novel that explores the aftershock of a brutal crime on the women of a small Texas oil town. The very definition of a stunning debut' Ann PatchettBrilliant, sharp, tightly wound, and devastating' Elizabeth GilbertQuite simply one of the best books I've ever read' Jeanine Cummins, author of American DirtMercy is hard in a place like this. I wished him dead before I ever saw his faceIn a place like Odessa, Texas choosing who to trust can be a dangerous game.Mary Rose Whitehead isn't looking for trouble but when it shows up at her front door, she finds she can't turn away.Corinne Shepherd, newly widowed, wants nothing more than to mind her own business, and for everyone else to mind theirs. But when the town she has spent years rebelling against closes ranks she realises she is going to have to take a side.Gloria Ramírez, fourTrade Review‘Fierce and complex, Valentine is a novel of moral urgency and breathtaking prose. This is the very definition of a stunning debut’ Anne Patchett ‘It is nearly impossible for me to believe that Elizabeth Wetmore is a first time novelist. How can a writer burst out of the gate with this much firepower and skill? … These are some of the most fully-realized and unforgettable female characters I’ve ever met. They will stay with me’ Elizabeth Gilbert ‘It’s like a grimmer, newer version of To Kill A Mockingbird … It sounds bleak, and it is, but there is beauty, too; in the landscape, in the spirit of some of the people and most of all in Wetmore’s wonderful writing’ Daily Mail ‘It’s a terrific work that merits comparisons with Elizabeth Strout’s Olive Kitteridge novels for its granular evocations of rural, small-town life’ Metro ‘There is much to admire and enjoy in this novel. There is a fine sense of place, an understanding of hardship and its corrosive effect on character, a recognition and realization of the courage with which so many of the women meet adversity’ Scotland on Sunday ‘This debut isn’t an easy read but it’s one that’s well worth your time with a cast of enduring female characters. Incredibly atmospheric,Valentine is where the myth of the Western is wrestled from a male perspective and into the hands of its women’ Stylist ‘In outstanding prose, Wetmore has created a handful of extraordinary women out of the dust of West Texas, 1976 … Valentine is both heartbreaking and thrilling, I loved it’ Claire Fuller, author of Bitter Orange ‘We may be on oil-heavy Cormac McCarthy cowboy terrain, but in Wetmore’s western it’s the women who carry the guns … What begins in the vein of a grizzly thriller soon transforms into a visceral portrait of a swathe of Texas riven with toxic masculinity’ Francesca Angelini, Sunday Times

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Book Synopsis*As seen on the new BBC TWO TV book club, Between the Covers*Longlisted for the HWA Debut Crown AwardIndie Book of the Month for March, selected by the Booksellers AssociationOne of OBSERVER'S 10 best debut novelists of 2020 / WOMAN & HOME Best of 2020 / EVENING STANDARD Best books of 2020 / MAIL ON SUNDAY 2020 Highlights / I Best of 2020* * * *Full of life and love . . . it made my heart soar, and should be on every Londoner's shelf' Stacey Halls, Sunday Times bestselling author of The FamiliarsThe writing is wonderful; London's energy runs right through it; the characters leap off the page. I was truly sad to leave them behind' Adam Kay, ObserverConvincing and involving' Sunday TimesFans of Zadie Smith and Andrea Levy won't want to miss Louise Hare's enthralling debut novel' Elle* * *The drinks are flowing.The music is playing.But the party can't last.With the Blitz over and London reeling from war, jazz musician Lawrie Matthews has answered England's call for help. Fresh off the EmpTrade Review‘Superb . . . compelling storytelling, beautifully drawn characters and atmosphere that’s deeply immersive’ Harriet Tyce, bestselling author of Blood Orange ‘This Lovely City is a beguiling, atmospheric and important novel, with wonderful, memorable characters and a vital message about love, loyalty and hope’ Caroline Lea, author of The Glass Woman ‘This debut is a joy to devour. The characters are beautifully drawn. The tender, compelling storytelling is immersive and atmospheric. I believe Hare is a major new talent who delivers a vital message about love, loyalty and hope’ Adele Parks, Platinum ‘A story about solidarity and love but above all hope’ Zoella ‘A thought-provoking and imaginative debut that conjures up the experiences of the Windrush generation in post-war London. Heartbreaking but full of hope’ Woman & Home ‘Tense . . . this thoughtful novel captures what life was like for the Windrush generation’ Good Housekeeping ‘Poignant and authentic . . . it’s [Hare’s] steady, calm prose and the animating authenticity of her material that make it so hard to resist . . . there’s] music, solidarity and courage to be found in pages laced with rum punch’ Observer ‘Hopeful and inspiring; the story of a man, his community and the country they strive to make home’ Abi Dare, Observer ‘Hare’s enthralling novel pulls off the rare trick of being a clever murder mystery, an evocative portrayal of Windrush London and a genuinely touching love story’i ‘Paints a vivid picture of what life was really like for the Windrush generation. Fans of Andrea Levy’s Small Island will love it’ Red ‘Mistress of suspense, Hare keeps us guessing to the last page. I loved the post-war atmosphere: bombed, broken London as a visual metaphor for the story’s violence and racism’ Daily Mail ‘A poignant story of love, isolation and prejudice in a post-Second World War London’ Radio Times

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Book SynopsisWife. Mother. Daughter. Killer. ‘You can’t stop reading, even as you want to look away’ New York Times

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Book SynopsisThe second novel from the celebrated author of one of the most famous mystery classics ever written, Trent''s Last Case.James Randolph is murdered early one evening and his body is found a few hours later. When the police arrive they discover that Randolph''s safe has been ransacked and discarded wrapping paper litters his bedroom floor.Perhaps by chance or perhaps by design, Trent seems to have been the last person, other than the murderer, to see Randolph alive. But this is only one aspect amongst many which connect Trent with the murder and stimulate his interest: his friend Inspector Bligh is the detective in charge of the investigation, and then a long-time friend readily and perplexingly confesses his guilt. As much as he respects the abilities of Inspector Bligh, Trent''s personal knowledge has him doubting the confession and intent on finding the truth.Trade Review‘I won't waste time saying that the plot is sound and the detection satisfying. Trent has not altered a scrap and reappears with all his old humour and charm.’ Dorothy L. Sayers

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Book SynopsisReissue of the classic tale of high-octane adventure set in the world of 1970s Formula One, from the acclaimed master of action and suspense.Trade Review'Vigorous thriller with screaming tyres' Observer 'Excitement comes from the gruelling car chases and scenes of motor-racing life' Sunday Telegraph 'A magnificent storyteller' Sunday Mirror ‘The most successful British novelist of his time’ Jack Higgins

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Book SynopsisDark, clever and page-turning, TWO WRONGS is the shocking new thriller from bestselling author Mel McGrath.UTTERLY chilling' PAULA HAWKINSThe perfect read'B A PARISDeliciously disturbing' ANN CLEEVESIn the city of Bristol, young women are dying in mysterious circumstances.The deaths look like suicides but are they something more sinister?Honor is terrified that her daughter might be next. But as she looks for clues as to what really happened to the girls, she stumbles upon a link to a dark secret in her own past one that she's kept from her daughter.Now Honor has the chance to avenge her child for the terrible events of years ago.But how far will she go to protect her daughter and right the wrongs done to her family?I cared desperately about these characters and turned the pages frantically, praying for their survival. Clever, compassionate and completely compelling' Erin Kelly, bestselling author of Watch Her FallI was completely drawn in a timely addition to the academic noir genreTrade Review‘Meticulously plotted and UTTERLY chilling – everything you want from a contemporary thriller’ PAULA HAWKINS, author of The Girl on the Train ‘A gripping exploration of consent and power play, this is all too timely’ Heat ‘Clever, compassionate and completely compelling’ Erin Kelly, Sunday Times bestselling author ‘Mel McGrath tackles hard-hitting issues in a thought-provoking way. Her novels are an interesting crossover between page-turning thrillers and a book-club novel ripe for discussion’ Adele Parks, Platinum, Book of the Month ‘Very raw and powerful, it’s a timely addition to the academic noir genre, as #MeToo finally starts to catch up with universities in a long-awaited reckoning. Highly recommended’ Harriet Tyce, author of Blood Orange ‘A deliciously disturbing thriller’ Ann Cleeves, Sunday Times bestselling author ‘I can’t remember the last time I was so invested in a book’ Sathnam Sanghera, The Times ‘An unsettling, compelling story. Mel McGrath has a unique skill for drawing flawed yet fascinating characters who captivate the reader’ Rachel Abbott ‘Complex characters and an intelligent, twisty plot make Two Wrongs an absolutely gripping and thought-provoking read. I loved it’ Roz Watkins ‘Mel McGrath skilfully controls the drip-feed of information in a complex and painfully topical mystery’ Times Crime Club ‘Powerful and timely’ Crime Monthly ‘Mums everywhere will be gripped’ Sunday Post ‘Psychological detail and deft plotting effortlessly carry McGrath’s novel’ Financial Times ‘It’s not easy to create compelling people on page . . . but Nevis, Honor and Cullen are each so complex . . . the ending packs a punch here too’ Daily Record

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Book SynopsisOne face. Two names. The third gripping Stephanie Patrick thriller. The first novel in the series, The Rhythm Section, is soon to be a major motion picture from the producers of the James Bond film series, starring Jude Law and Blake Lively.How long can she live the lie?Stephanie Patrick's peaceful civilian life in London is shattered when she receives a new assignment: track down a notorious Serbian warlord in the Far East.Confirmed dead four years ago in Kosovo, he has links to an international terrorist network called Gemini whose trade in scientific secrets poses a horrifying threat to the West.The closer Stephanie gets to her target, the more dangerous her mission becomes. Until she makes a rare mistake, setting in motion a chain of events with terrifying consequencesTrade Review‘Chameleon is a Casablanca for the 21st century’ Boris Starling ‘Bigger and slicker in every way than his first novel. If you buy no other thriller this holiday season, buy this one’ The Economist ‘Utterly gripping – eat your heart out Jason Bourne’ Observer ‘Mark Burnell brings the espionage novel right up to date. Petra makes James Bond look like a wimp’ Sunday Telegraph

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Book SynopsisSOME THINGS ARE TOO PERFECT TO BE TRUEA sharp, compelling take on modern motherhood' HEATA nail-biting, dark thriller' PLATINUMFiendishly entertaining A suspenseful and unsettling cautionary tale'' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY***An invite to die for.Rose will do anything to give her son the life she never had.When she's invited into The Circle, an elite clique of beautiful, wealthy and influential school mums, it seems her dreams are about to come true.For these are no ordinary women, and their connections will open doors Rose never knew existed.There's the powerful queen bee.The social media star.The secret alcoholicThe serial cheater.And then there's the one who turns up deadEach woman is desperate to appear perfect.BUT WHICH ONE WILL KILL FOR IT?From the author of That Woman comes a razor-sharp, dark and nail-bitingly gripping new thriller. Dare you enter The Circle?Readers LOVE Such a Good MotherEnthralling, chilling, compulsive keeps the reader gripped from start to finish, an absolute must-Trade Review‘Deliciously dark and twisty’ Sarah Linley ‘I was absolutely transfixed. What mother hasn’t considered doing absolutely anything to give her children access to the best things in life? This will keep you up all night’ Amanda Eyre Ward ‘Goes straight for the jugular of modern motherhood’ Lindsay Cameron ‘Exceptional, taut and emotional storytelling’ Georgina Cross Praise for Helen Monks Takhar ‘Dark, disturbing, compulsive. I was genuinely terrified reading this’ Adele Parks ‘An incredibly addictive thriller’ Samantha Downing ‘A deliciously dark, addictive and twisted page-turner’ Alice Feeney ‘Twisty, explosive, and hugely compelling, with hints of Gone Girl . . . Excellent.’ Will Dean ‘Twisted, dark and shocking. Absolutely terrific’ Jo Spain ‘Nail-biting’ Harriet Tyce ‘Disturbing, zeitgeisty and twisted’ Phoebe Morgan ‘Breath-taking . . . I couldn't put it down’ Alex Marwood ‘A brilliantly twisted tale. LOVED it’ Lisa Hall ‘Enthralling . . . thriller’ The Sunday Times ‘With moments that will shock and frustrate, fans of Killing Eve will love the cat-and-mouse element. Gripping throughout, a highly addictive read’ Heat ‘Packed with toxic rivalry, obsession, deceit and explosive twists!’ My Weekly ‘A chilling, addictive read . . . A truly creepy tale’ Woman & Home ‘Dark and totally gripping’ Bella ‘Clever, truly creepy and uniquely modern tale’ Woman’s Own ‘We were hooked from the first page – a brilliant and dark story’ Closer ‘Tightly plotted and gripping . . . will keep you hooked’ Woman’s Weekly ‘A taut, sharply written thriller’ The Bookseller

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Book SynopsisThe definitive companion to the POIROT novels, short stories, films and TV appearances, now revised and updated.My name is Hercule Poirot and I am probably the greatest detective in the world.''The dapper, moustache-twirling little Belgian with the egg-shaped head, curious mannerisms and inordinate respect for his own ''little grey cells'' has solved some of the most puzzling crimes of the century. Yet despite being familiar to millions, Poirot himself has remained an enigma until now.From his first appearance in 1920 to his last in 1975, from country house drawing rooms to opium dens in Limehouse, from Mayfair to the Mediterranean, Anne Hart stalks the legendary sleuth, unveiling the mysteries that surround him. Sifting through 33 novels and 56 short stories, she examines his origins, tastes, relationships and peculiarities, revealing a character as fascinating as the books themselves.This new edition has been updated to include new information about original publication dates, newspTrade Review'Thorough and perceptive … a genuinely studious (but thoroughly readable) work.'DAILY MAIL 'Constantly lively, often amusing.'INDEPENDENT

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Book SynopsisHe's inside.She's running the family.But now he's back only one can boss the streets of Liverpool.The first novel in an explosive new gangland crime series.HE'S OUT FOR BLOODAfter a stint inside, notorious gangster Nathan Conlon is back. He says he's a changed man, but old habits die hard on Liverpool's gritty streets. He'll stop at nothing to reclaim his formidable criminal empire and his long-suffering ex-wife, Grace.SHE'S OUT FOR REVENGEGrace once kissed the ground that Nathan walked on, but not anymore. She's head of the firm now, commanding respect from the best of them, and she'll do anything to protect her family even if it means beating Nathan at the dirtiest of games . . .WHO WILL COME OUT ON TOP?Praise for THE BOSS!A compelling story with a heart stopping twist a cracking read' Kerry Barnes''A fast-paced tale of family bonds, treachery, cruelty and love that will have you gripped from the very first page. A must-read for crime lovers' Amanda BrookeA stunning debut . . . aTrade Review‘The Boss is a fast-paced tale of family bonds, treachery, cruelty and love that will have you gripped from the very first page. A must-read for crime lovers’ Amanda Brooke ‘A gritty, gripping page-turner of a read! A 5* stonker of a debut . . . Loved it and can’t wait to read more in this series’ Fiona Collins ‘A stunning debut . . . Grace and Nathan are equally determined to be the boss but only one can win. The twists and turns as they battle for power results in an explosive ending which will leave readers both satisfied and wanting more’ Mary Torjussen

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Book SynopsisSome houses are NEVER at peaceSHORTLISTED FOR THE GOLDSBORO BOOKS GLASS BELL AWARDSHORTLISTED FOR THE HISTORICAL WRITERS' ASSOCIATION DEBUT CROWNA gothic gem of intrigue and atmosphere' HWA Debut Crown JudgesEngland, 1917Reeling from the death of her fiancé, Stella Marcham welcomes the opportunity to stay with her pregnant sister, Madeleine, at her imposing country mansion, Greyswick but she arrives to discover a house of unease and her sister gripped by fear and suspicion.Before long, strange incidents begin to trouble Stella sobbing in the night, little footsteps on the stairs and as events escalate, she finds herself drawn to the tragic history of the house.Aided by a wounded war veteran, Stella sets about uncovering Greyswick's dark and terrible secrets secrets the dead whisper from the other sideIn the classic tradition of The Woman in Black, Anita Frank weaves a spellbinding debut of family tragedy, loss and redemption.Praise for The Lost Ones:Supernatural and historical inteTrade Review Praise for The Lost Ones: ‘A gothic gem of intrigue and atmosphere’ Historical Writers’ Association Debut Crown Judges ‘Supernatural and historical intertwine in Anita Frank’s unsettling first novel … reminiscent of other tales of the supernatural, but conveys its own frissons and shocks’Sunday Times ‘With wonderful character … This is a brilliantly gothic adventure – and the perfect winter page-turner’ Sunday Mirror ‘A spine-tingling debut from Anita Frank is part ghost story, part murder mystery, and the perfect chilling read as the nights turn colder and longer’ OK! ‘I loved it SO MUCH – so creepy and compelling, full of atmosphere and gave me goosebumps…’ Lisa Hall ‘If you liked A Woman in Black, you’ll love this utterly gripping and atmospheric book’ Woman & Home ‘Haunting, emotional and exquisitely written’ Amanda Jennings ‘For fans of Henry James and Susan Hill, this chilling supernatural mystery is written in the classic mould. Intriguing, moving and assured’ Essie Fox ‘My coffee is stone cold. My palms are sweaty. I’ve raced to the shocking final twist of this lush, beautifully written historical novel. A gripping ghost story with an achingly poignant family mystery at its heart’ Samantha King ‘The perfect read for dark, chilly winter evenings … This beautifully written gothic tale interlaces history, intrigue and atmosphere, and offers a fresh take on the classic ghost story tradition’ Jane Bettany, Big Issue North ‘Will send shivers down your spine … An eerie, emotionally supernatural tale’ Sunday Express ‘Dark and devilish’ Sunday Post ‘A spine-tingling gothic tale of family tragedy, loss and redemption’ My Weekly ‘Anita Frank’s fiendishly devised plot springs a succession of shocks and revelations that keep you gripped until the final page’ Noel O’Reilly

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Book SynopsisGwen's war is over, but her greatest battle is about to begin.An engaging story of secrets, sacrifice and the persistence of love' Sunday TimesA truly wonderful novel' Jill MansellAn enticing slant on wartime life' Mandy RobothamA beautiful and poignant love story' Jenny QuintanaFrom the author of The Lost Ones, a mesmerising gothic novel which was shortlisted for the Goldsboro Books Glass Bell Award and the Historical Writers' Association Debut Crown AwardMay, 1945. When bells ring out for Victory in Europe, young wife and mother Gwen wonders if her world is about to change.Six years ago, on their wedding night, her husband Jack promised he would leave for the war and never return.But Jack is coming home, unable to keep the promise he so faithfully made, and full of hope that he may at last win a place in Gwen's life and her heart.As events of the past return to haunt them, threatening all they hold dear, Jack and Gwen find themselves facing their greatest battle yet.To win, they willTrade Review Praise for The Return: ‘An engaging story of secrets, sacrifice and the persistence of love’ Sunday Times ‘I loved every minute of The Return – a truly wonderful novel, so beautifully written and with an engrossing plot … From now on, Anita will be a must-read author for me’ Jill Mansell, bestselling author of And Now You're Back ‘Draws you in with a deeply held secret so that just when you think it should all be over, it’s really just beginning – an enticing slant on wartime life’ Mandy Robotham, bestselling author of The Girl Behind the Wall ‘Set during WWII, Anita Frank weaves a beautiful and poignant love story that tugged at my heartstrings’ Jenny Quintana, author of The Hiding Place ‘An engrossing story of loss, betrayal and love on the farming home front during WWII’ Carolyn Kirby, author of The Conviction of Cora Burns ‘Beautiful, atmospheric writing and masterful storytelling’ Jenny Ashcroft, author of Under The Golden Sun ‘A more modern take on Far from the Madding Crowd’ Historical Novel Society, Editors' Choice ‘Utterly gripping. It wrapped me in its spell from the first page to the last. Anita Frank is a beautiful writer’ Iona Grey, author of The Glittering Hour ‘A page-turner crafted with care and respect. A love poem to a lost agricultural way of life’ Caroline Scott, author of When I Come Home Again ‘A beautiful tale of love, loss and survival … with characters that live on well after the last page’ Fíona Scarlett, author of Boys Don’t Cry ‘A triumph of pacing and emotional power … The Return is an impressive follow-up for an exciting new author’ Lancashire Post ‘A gripping, achingly romantic wartime drama’ Samantha King, author of The Secret Keeper’s Daughter ‘A tribute to the ordinary working lives of extraordinary people before, during and after WWII’ Claire Dyer, author of The Significant Others of Odie May

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Book SynopsisShe's out there. Waiting for you.A haunting read about witchcraft and superstition from Lisa HallCreepy, atmospheric, unnerving and brilliant' Will DeanA proper nailbiter' Mel McGrathSpooky' Louise BeechI couldn't read it fast enough' Helen Phifer''A chilling triumph'' Fiona CumminsIs her family in danger?When Allie moves to a quaint old cottage with her husband, it's their dream home.Nestled in the village of Pluckley, it seems a perfect haven in which to raise their two children.But Pluckley has a reputation. It's known as England's most haunted village.And not long after the birth of their new son, Allie begins to notice strange thingsWhat's the flash of white she sees moving quickly through the woods to the back of their house? And what's the strange scratching noise coming from the chimney?As Allie discovers more about the history of their new home, she uncovers a story of witchcraft and superstition, which casts a long shadow into the present day. And not everything is as it seemTrade Review Praise for The Woman in the Woods: ‘Just finished The Woman in the Woods by Lisa Hall. I devoured this. Creepy, atmospheric, unnerving and brilliant. Shirley Jackson and Ira Levin vibes. If you’re looking for a Halloween read (legends, antiquities, and a sense of dread), this is it’ Will Dean, author of The Last Thing To Burn ‘The Woman in the Woods pulses with a sinister energy that keeps you reading on. A proper nailbiter’ Mel McGrath, bestselling author of The Guilty Party ‘Such a different one from Lisa Hall and I loved it! Spooky and hook-y … Highly recommend. You’re all in for a treat this autumn’ Louise Beech, author of This is How We Are Human ‘Creepy and tense’ Bella ‘I couldn’t put it down and I couldn’t read it fast enough’ Helen Phifer, author of The Hiding Place ‘Creepy, dark and all the chills! This book will make you question everything and everyone. Hall really knows how to drag the reader into the darkness. Fantastic!’ Lauren North, author of Safe at Home 'Atmospheric, creepy and oh-so-compulsive, The Woman in the Woods is a chilling triumph' Fiona Cummins, author of When I Was Ten ‘Both creepy and dark … [it] will have you jumping at the creak of every floorboard, because if there’s one person that knows how to drag their reader into the darkness it’s Lisa Hall’ Lauren North, Dead Good Books Praise for Lisa Hall: ‘Chillingly believable and utterly compelling with thrills aplenty — I loved this book’ Lucy Foley, No. 1 bestselling author of The Guest List ‘Compelling, addictive … brilliant!’ B A Paris, international bestselling author of The Therapist ‘A classy thriller that’s stylish, twisty and full of suspense’ Sarah Pinborough, No. 1 bestselling author of Behind Her Eyes

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Book SynopsisOMG! It literally blew me away. It gripped me from the very first page and I could not stop reading until I finished.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 starsFrom the USA Today bestselling author comes a gripping thriller about a divorce attorney who's about to discover her own marriage is based on lies when she's arrested for murder.Attorney Olivia Sinclair is shocked when she receives an anonymous video showing her husband Richard sleeping with someone else. After years of handling other people's divorces, she thought she could recognise a marriage in trouble.She angrily throws Richard out of the home they share. But days later she's arrestedfor the murder of his mistress.Olivia knows she's innocent but, with all the evidence pointing at her and an obvious motive, she must find the real killer to clear her name.She may be used to dealing with messy divorces, but this one will be her most difficult case yet. Olivia's husband has already betrayed herbut would he set her up for murder?A gripping an

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Book SynopsisThe epic new thriller from the No.1 bestselling Queen of Gangland crime!Kenny Bond. A murderer. A gangster. A good family man.Meet the BondsKenny Bond is finally out of prison after doing a long stretch for killing a copper, and is determined to get back to life on the straight and narrow.A family like no otherKenny's son Donny might lack his father's edge but his twin grandsons, Beau and Brett well, they are Bonds through and through. Like him, they won't let anyone stand in their way.But they're about to meet their matchFamily comes before everything else for Kenny, but there's a feud brewing that could cause murder, and a new family on Dark Lane might bring the Bonds to their knees. Kenny's determined that nothing, and no one, will threaten his family. But can the Bonds stick together when someone's out to take them down?The Bond family''s story is just beginningDon''t miss The Brothers, the gripping new novel from the Queen of Gangland Crime available to pre-order now!Trade Review‘Another cracker from Kimberley Chambers, had me glued to the pages from start to finish. Great start to a new series. The low-life characters are brutally authentic and the story has plenty of shocking twists and turns. Couldn't put it down’ Jaime Raven ‘Her best yet. A proper page turner you won’t be able to put down. I loved it!’ Alex Brown ‘A brilliant story from the queen of gangland crime’ Bella Praise for the Queen of Gangland Crime, Kimberley Chambers: ‘If you enjoy tough, gritty crime novels, you will love this book’ Rachel Abbott ‘[A] fast-paced tale with gritty authenticity’ Guardian ‘A great read from one of our favourite crime writers’ Closer ‘A gritty tale with a shocking twist . . . will have you on the edge of your seat from cover to cover’ OK ‘This beautifully crafted, sharp, well-paced novel will keep you hooked until the very end. An outstanding tale of betrayal, violence and love. Buy it. Read it. You'll love it. I did’ Amanda Prowse ‘[Kimberley Chambers is] the queen of the gritty, low-life tale . . .a fast-paced, thrill-a-minute ride that takes you on all sorts of twists and turns’ Bella ‘Easily as good as Martina Cole’ News of the World ‘Brilliantly delivers a story of violence, treachery and family ties… Easy to read and hard to put down’ News of the World

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Book SynopsisThe gripping new novel from million-copy bestseller, Mel Sherratt.An absolute masterpiece' ANGELA MARSONSI love all Mel Sherratt's books' IAN RANKINTwists and turns and delivers a satisfying shot of tension' RACHEL ABBOTTThe truth can be a dangerous thingWhen a young boy falls from a balcony in a block of flats, DS Grace Allendale witnesses the shocking aftermath of the tragic event. But strangely, no one will admit to seeing anything and the parents will only tell the police that it was an accident.Determined to sort the truth from the lies, Grace is thrown into a case that takes her to the darkest corners of the criminal world and strikes closer to home than she could have ever imaginedA gripping and pacey thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat from the moment you turn the first page. The perfect read for fans of Martina Cole.Trade Review Praise for Mel Sherratt: ‘An absolute masterpiece. Twisty, turny and full of surprises!’ Angela Marsons ‘Mel Sherratt’s books are as smart and edgy as her heroines’ Cara Hunter ‘The worst terrors are always those that hide closest to home’ Elizabeth Haynes ‘A writer to watch out for’ Mandasue Heller ‘If you love police procedurals, you HAVE to check this one out. Hush Hush is Mel Sherratt at her gritty and gripping best!’ Teresa Driscoll ‘Mel Sherratt knows how to instantly hook a reader and to keep them focused to the very last page! Her well-paced stories twist and turn and deliver a satisfying shot of tension.’ Rachel Abbott. ‘Hush Hush will keep you turning the pages till you reach the end and, if you don’t believe me, a million readers can’t be wrong.’ Howard Linskey ‘Made the hairs on my arm stand up! Literal goosebumps reading this: heart-stoppingly tense. I love Mel Sherratt’s writing.' Angela Clarke ‘Uncompromising, powerful and very real – an important new voice’ David Mark ‘Mel’s vivid imagination really brings her characters to life’ Kerry Wilkinson

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Book SynopsisErin was a good girl. But someone wanted her deadI love all Mel Sherratt's books' IAN RANKINAn absolute masterpiece' ANGELA MARSONSTwists and turns and delivers a satisfying shot of tension' RACHEL ABBOTTWhen sixteen-year-old Erin Ellis is attacked, she dies in the arms of her best friend Molly, just metres from her home. Molly is the surviving girl but says she easily could have been the victim it was a random mugging gone wrong.With inconclusive evidence, DS Grace Allendale must dig deep within the tight-knit Stoke community for leads. And she soon finds that someone had a motive to kill Erin.As the investigation unfolds, Grace is reminded of a horrifying case she worked on earlier in her career.Is the past coming back to haunt her? And can she push through her fear to catch Erin's killer before it's too late?** The million-copy bestseller Mel Sherratt is back with her most gripping and gritty novel yet! **Trade Review Praise for Mel Sherratt: ‘An absolute masterpiece. Twisty, turny and full of surprises!’ Angela Marsons ‘Mel Sherratt’s books are as smart and edgy as her heroines’ Cara Hunter ‘The worst terrors are always those that hide closest to home’ Elizabeth Haynes ‘A writer to watch out for’ Mandasue Heller ‘If you love police procedurals, you HAVE to check this one out. Hush Hush is Mel Sherratt at her gritty and gripping best!’ Teresa Driscoll ‘Mel Sherratt knows how to instantly hook a reader and to keep them focused to the very last page! Her well-paced stories twist and turn and deliver a satisfying shot of tension.’ Rachel Abbott. ‘Hush Hush will keep you turning the pages till you reach the end and, if you don’t believe me, a million readers can’t be wrong.’ Howard Linskey ‘Made the hairs on my arm stand up! Literal goosebumps reading this: heart-stoppingly tense. I love Mel Sherratt’s writing.' Angela Clarke ‘Uncompromising, powerful and very real – an important new voice’ David Mark ‘Mel’s vivid imagination really brings her characters to life’ Kerry Wilkinson

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Book SynopsisWow this is such a brilliant thriller it deserves more than five stars.' NetGalley Reviewer,?????A scream cut through the night as they watched flames engulf the woodland. Fire ripped through the trees, leaving only charred branches behind. And then they saw it on the ashen forest floor was a body.Police officer, Mitchel Prescott answered the phone with a shaking hand. It was the one call he had been dreading. It was the hospital at Green Acres his father Thomas, had died in the night.Returning to the small town he had been avoiding since he was a child, Mitch must lay his father to rest.When he arrives, the close-knit residents refuse to speak about Thomas' death, other to explain he was found burnt to death in the woods and his dementia was the likely cause.But when Mitch discovers traces of accelerant on his father's body, he's certain it wasn't an accident. Then his childhood home is broken into, his father's study ransacked, and a rock thrown through the window warning him to leav

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Book SynopsisShe doesn't exist. She can't exist.A uniquely gothic tale about grief, belonging and hiding in plain sight' Jess Kidd, author ofThings in Jars'Those who live in the walls must adjust, must twist themselves around in their home, stretching themselves until they're as thin as air. Not everyone can do what they can. But soon enough, they can't help themselves. Signs of their presence remain in a house.Eventually, every hidden thing is found.'Elise knows every inch of the house. She knows which boards will creak. She knows where the gaps are in the walls. She knows which parts can take her in, hide her away. It's home, after all. The home her parents made for her. And home is where you stay, no matter what.Eddie calls the same house his home. Eddie is almost a teenager now. He must no longer believe in the girl he sometimes sees from the corner of his eye. He needs her to disappear. But when his older brother senses her, too, they are faced with a question: how do they get rid of someone tTrade Review‘Bold and compelling, subtle and sublime, with writing so good that you're torn between racing ahead and lingering. I found myself holding my breath and never wanting to leave, despite the darkness. A uniquely gothic tale about grief, belonging and hiding in plain sight’ Jess Kidd, author of Things in Jars ‘Tense and terrifying, with echoes of Shirley Jackson … a spectacular debut. An elegant meditation on grief, love, and family, this truly extraordinary novel is a page-turner with deeply imagined characters, and A. J. Gnuse’s prose is as sharp and precise and muscular as any I’ve seen’ Elizabeth Wetmore, author of Valentine ‘Clear your calendar. Once you start reading Girl in the Walls, you won’t want to do anything else. Read it first for the thrill ride. Then read it a second time, slowly, to savor language that drips and swells with the terrifying beauty of a Gulf Coast hurricane. A riveting, astonishing, and flat-out gorgeous debut’ Nina de Gramont, author of The Last September and The Mystery Writer ‘Girl in the Walls is as much about willful Elise, who haunts her childhood home after losing her parents, as it is about the two boys who are afraid of her. Gnuse deftly explores the challenge of boyhood, the cost of appearing brave – of “manning up.”’ Maria Reva,author of Good Citizens Needs Not Fear ‘Gnuse’s first novel says that he is the real thing, out of the gate. May the race be long, with many more novels. But he will be hard-pressed to out-do Girl in the Walls’ Clyde Edgerton, author of The Night Train ‘From the very first page, I was gripped, chilled, and intrigued. This is an utterly original read that kept me at the edge of my seat and tugged at my heartstrings, all while making me fall in love with the beautiful Louisiana landscape that is so wonderfully portrayed’ Caroline Mackenzie, author of One Year of Ugly

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Book SynopsisEnthralling from the first page to the last. Devoured in one sitting. Noelle Holten has become one of my must-read authors' Angela Marsons, bestselling author of the Detective Kim Stone seriesPsychopaths can take root in the unlikeliest soilDC Maggie Jamieson crosses paths once again with Probation Officer Lucy Sherwood when a domestic violence survivor stumbles into her new refuge, unable to speak, desperate for help.Then another case hits Maggie's desk. A young man has been murdered, and a curious constellation of black dots has been inked onto his cheek.That's when DCI Hastings goes missing and Maggie uncovers a shocking connection that turns the case on its head.Every family may hide secrets, but not every family buries themTrade ReviewPraise for Noelle Holten: ‘An excellent read’ Martina Cole 'A brilliant debut – gritty, dark and chilling. Noelle Holten knows her stuff’ Mel Sherratt ‘Dark and gritty and kept me hooked until the very end. A Fantastic debut!’ Casey Kelleher ‘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 SynopsisWait just one minute while I catch my breath and pick my heart up off the floor. Wow! This book grabbed onto me and would not let go Five stars' NetGalley reviewer, ?????You thought she was safe. You were wrongAlex knows her daughter would never wander off in a strange place. So when her three-year-old vanishes from an idyllic beach wedding, Alex immediately believes the worst.The hunt for Lottie quickly becomes a world-wide search, but it's not long before suspicion falls on her mother. Why wasn't she watching Lottie?Alex knows she's not perfect, but she loves her child. And with all eyes on her, Alex fears they'll never uncover the truth unless she takes matters into her own hands.Who took Lottie Martini? And will she ever come home?A totally addictive thriller, with a twist you just won't see coming. Fans of Lisa Jewell, Louise Candlish and T.M. Logan will be totally gripped from the very first page.Readers are gripped by Stolen:TEN STARS! Utterly fabulous You won''t be able to put Trade ReviewPraise for Stolen: ‘What a page-turner! I couldn’t put it down. It had everything I love in a thriller – a great twist (or three or four), a fantastic lead character and a set up that will strike horror into the heart of any parent.’ Sarah Alderson, bestselling author of The Weekend Away Praise for Tess Stimson’s books: ‘I devoured One in Three, with its well-drawn characters, believably complex relationships and relentlessly twisting plot that keeps the reader guessing. Plus, Tess Stimson writes beautifully’ Debbie Howells ‘One in Three is just fantastic – complex, intriguing, fast-paced, with a brilliant, compelling cast. I loved it!’ Alex Lake ‘I raced through this tale of a murderous love triangle. Tense, twisty, and that ending – wow!’ Jackie Kabler ‘Dark, twisty and addictive’ Lisa Jewell ‘More chilling than Gone Girl and twistier than The Girl on the Train’ Jane Green

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Book SynopsisAn all new audio recording of DEATH ON THE NILE narrated by Kenneth Branagh, director and star of 20th Century Studios' upcoming Death on the Nile feature film. The tranquillity of a cruise along the Nile is shattered by the discovery that Linnet Ridgeway has been shot through the head. She was young, stylish and beautiful, a girl who had everything until she lost her life.Hercule Poirot recalls an earlier outburst by a fellow passenger: I'd like to put my dear little pistol against her head and just press the trigger.' Yet in this exotic setting nothing is ever quite what it seemsKenneth Branagh reprises both his directorial role and that of the iconic detective in the upcoming film adaptation of Death on the Nile. Listen to the book now, and see the thrilling mystery come to life on the big screen soon!Trade Review“The construction is flawless.”Daily Mail “Must be read twice, once for enjoyment and once to see how the wheels go round.” The Times “The main alibi is of the first brilliance … the descriptive work hits, as it were, the Nile on the head.” Observer “A peach of a case for Poirot. I take my hat off to the author for as ingenious an alibi as can well be imagined.” Sunday Times

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Book SynopsisOh my!!! The plot is amazing. I honestly couldn't put it down Fantastic read.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 starsA DEAD WOMAN. AN IMPOSSIBLE CRIME.Christine De Bertrand wakes up to her worst nightmare: rather than the man she went to bed with, lying beside her is her housemate, Nikki dead. With no memory of the night before, Christine can't explain what happened, and the police are baffled.For DC Gaby Darin, newly arrived from Swansea after her last case ended in tragedy, it's a mystery she's determined to solve. When another woman goes missing, Gaby faces a race against time to uncover the link between the two victims and find the man who vanished from Christine's bedroom. But as Gaby gets close, the killer gets closer and soon one of Gaby's own team is in unimaginable dangerCompelling and unputdownable, this gripping thriller will have you hooked until the end. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, LJ Ross and D. S. Butler.Readers LOVE Darkest Night!Wow Will knock your socks off I was enthrTrade Review Praise for Jenny O’Brien’s Gaby Darin series: ‘Gripping, emotional and full of twists and turns, this pacy thriller is fraught with tension – and we just loved it!’ Woman’s Weekly ‘Chilling and twisted…’ Woman & Home ‘Gripping, original, with a great storyline. I especially love the relationship between Gaby and her colleagues.’ B A Paris, Sunday Times bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors and The Dilemma ‘Gripping… Twists and turns aplenty and a great sense of place.’ S.E. Lynes, bestselling author of The Housewarming ‘Compelling…a heart-breaking emotional ride, topped off with a satisfying resolution.’ John Barlow, author of the DS Joe Romano series ‘This is one gripping book!’ Clare Chase, author of the Tara Thorpe Mystery books ‘I absolutely love this series… A solid 5 stars from me since it's the most I can give!’ Valerie Keogh, bestselling author of The Little Lies and The Housewife ‘A cracking instalment in this wonderful series. If you’re looking for a well-developed procedural…this series is for you!’ Terry Lynn Thomas, USA Today bestselling author ‘An engaging, fast-paced read that hooked me from the very start… Another chilling addition to a great series that stands strong on its own!’ Karin Nordin, author of Where Ravens Roost

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Book SynopsisTo mark the publishing centenary of Freeman Wills Crofts, The King of Detective Story Writers', this is one of six classic crime novels being issued in 2020 featuring Inspector French, coming soon to television.Trade Review‘Exactly what a detective novel should be – ingenious, lucid, reasonable, intricate and exciting.’Daily Telegraph

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Book SynopsisWow! I loved this book. So much suspense! Many twists and turns! I highly recommend reading this book!' NetGalley reviewer, 5 starsSeven days until the killer strikes again but who is next?DCI Warren Jones is deep into the investigation into an apparent murder-suicide when another case is thrust onto his desk. Winnie Palmer, missing for two months, has been found dead, her body stripped and propped against a tree in the woods.Two cases are more than enough to handle but things get even harder for the team when they realise the cases might be linked. And when a third suspicious death is added to the pile, it raises a horrible question. Is there a serial killer on the loose?With all the murders taking place on Sundays, it's a race against time to find the killer before they strike again. As the days tick by Warren desperately searches for a link between the victims but the only thing he knows for sure is that absolutely anyone could be nextA skilfully written mystery that kept me gripTrade Review‘If you love police procedurals, you should be reading Paul Gitsham. Real, thought provoking, but above all a story well told.’ Alex Shaw, author of the Aidan Snow and Jack Tate series

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