Psychological thriller

Book Synopsis'The Ugly Truth is fresh, compelling and searing in its exploration of the toxicity of social media and the reality of modern celebrity. Not to be missed!' Lisa Jewell, bestselling author of THE FAMILY UPSTAIRS'#FreeBritney meets The Appeal in this addictively unique thriller' Jack Jordan, bestselling author of Do No Harm_"I'm a prisoner. I'm not allowed to leave. There is someone watching me every minute of the day."Media superstar Melanie Lange has disappeared.Her father, billionaire business tycoon Sir Peter Lange, says she is a danger to herself and has been admitted to a private mental health clinic.Her ex-husband, Finn, and best friend, Nell, say she has been kidnapped. They are deeply concerned for her safety.The media will say whichever gets them the most views - no matter what the cost.But whose side are you on? And where is Melanie?_'A startling thriller with a sharp edge. Fast and compelling, it leaves you gasping for breath' Daily Mail'A whip-smart and ingenious thriller' Lesley Kara, bestselling author of The Rumour'Original, timely, thought-provoking' B. A. Paris, bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors'A compelling read that will make you look at headlines in a different way' GlamourReaders are obsessed with The Ugly Truth!'There are some books that quickly become an obsession. The Ugly Truth is one of those books''The Ugly Truth is a phenomenal thriller from start to finish. L.C. North really knows what she's doing''An absolutely spot-on portrayal of the harsh landscape that is modern-day fame and celebrity. As disturbing as it is thought-provoking' Told via interviews, transcripts and diary entries, The Ugly Truth is a shocking and addictive thriller about fame, power and the truth behind the headlines.Trade ReviewThe Ugly Truth is fresh, compelling and searing in its exploration of the toxicity of social media and the reality of modern celebrity. Not to be missed! * Lisa Jewell, bestselling author of THE FAMILY UPSTAIRS *A whipsmart and ingenious thriller for our times. Compellingly narrated in snippets of mixed media, The Ugly Truth homes in on our toxic addiction to celebrity. It is a tour de force! * Lesley Kara, bestselling author of THE RUMOUR *#FreeBritney meets The Appeal in this addictively unique thriller. Get ready to be utterly hooked. North is one of my all-time favourite writers. * Jack Jordan, author of DO NO HARM *Original, timely, thought-provoking and an absolutely brilliant read. * B. A. Paris, author of BEHIND CLOSED DOORS *Totally fresh and very clever. A very enjoyable piece of fiction that made me reassess my own views and prejudices about people in the public eye. * Emily Edwards, author of THE HERD *

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Book SynopsisA brilliant psychological thriller by bestselling author J.A. Baker...After spending her childhood in care, Eva is desperate to find her birth parents and to get some closure on her difficult past. And so she finishes her relationship with boyfriend Gareth, leaves her home in London, and heads to Whitby in search of the family she has never known.But Eva’s close friend, Celia is worried. Eva has stopped answering her calls and when Celia travels to London to speak to her she realises Eva has moved without telling anyone. Both women have been badly damaged by their childhoods, and Celia makes the decision to follow Eva to Whitby, concerned that Eva is unravelling....Gareth, furious that Eva ended things the way she did also decides to go in search of his missing girlfriend. But it is the start of a lethal situation.But who exactly is Eva and why is Celia so concerned about her friend?Some relationships are toxic. Others are deadly.**Perfect for fans of Sue Watson, Valerie Keogh and K.L. Slater.What people are saying about J.A. Baker...**'Superbly written with a cast of crazy characters who will make you look differently at your co-workers from now on.’ Bestselling author Valerie Keogh'Fast-paced, riveting thriller. Gripped until the last page!' Bestselling author Diana Wilkinson'I read this story in a single day. Once you begin, it's difficult to put it down. 5 stars from me!' Bestselling author L.H. Stacey'A twisty, creepy story, expertly told. Perfect for reading on dark winter evenings…with the doors double-locked and bolted. Highly recommended!' Bestselling author Amanda JamesPlease note this book was previously published as Finding Eva

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Book SynopsisWhat happens when the safety of your home is no longer safe?Every Friday night during lockdown, six friends meet onscreen to take part in a quiz.But when it's Barton Hinton’s turn to host the event, he introduces a set of personal questions that clearly aren’t random and which set off a fatal chain of events.When the police start to ask questions, the friends agree to hide the truth.Is it possible that one of the six guests killed a fellow member?Everyone has their secrets.Some are worth dying for.Some are worth killing for…Previously published as The Six Guests

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Book SynopsisA gripping thriller perfect for fans of GIRL A, THE CAPTIVE will keep you guessing till the very end . . . 'Part thriller, part dark, unpredictable love story. A GRIPPING page-turner' ADELE PARKS, Platinum Magazine'INGENIOUS. A smart, pacy and highly entertaining thriller' T.M. LOGAN______________________I am safe, Hannah told herself. He can't get out.Jem stayed where he was by the wall.His eyes followed her every move . . . They live together. Jem and Hannah. Captive and keeper.But who is the real prisoner. The one behind bars? Or the one that must give up their life to serve them?Who holds the power. The one who has the key?Or the one who knows the truth?A brilliant, intensively gripping thriller, The Captive will keep you guessing till the very end . . . ______________________Everyone is talking about THE CAPTIVE...'Oh my god, its fantastic! Highly original, thrilling and emotional' JO SPAIN'The perfect concept. The perfect execution. The perfect book' GILLIAN MCALLISTER'This original concept thriller is SO GOOD' HEAT'Readers will become totally hooked. Hugely original and entertaining' INDEPENDENT'Highly original' DAILY MAIL'Stunning. Staggeringly original, chilling, electrifying' CHRIS WHITAKER, author of We Begin at the End'A great concept. Impressive, compelling storytelling as well as a FANTASTIC mystery' GYTHA LODGE'Original, deft, and clever, The Captive certainly had me in its vice-like grip throughout' PHOEBE MORGANTrade Review'Oh my god, its FANTASTIC! Highly original, thrilling and emotional, The Captive is set to be one of the best books of 2021. I ADORED it' JO SPAIN'The perfect concept. The perfect execution. The perfect book' GILLIAN MCALLISTER'This original concept thriller is SO GOOD' Heat magazine'Readers will become totally HOOKED within pages of starting this hugely original and entertaining thriller' Irish Independent'Highly ORIGINAL' Daily Mail'This GRIPPING page-turner has a terrifying concept at its heart. Part thriller, part a dark, unpredictable love story, it asks some big questions about crime and punishment. Tense and disturbing, I think it would spark great book club debate' ADELE PARKS, Platinum Magazine'With an ARRESTING beginning, this dystopian tale draws the reader in immediately...the story rattles along at a cracking pace' Woman & Home'A super-smart, sophisticated and highly original tale which packs a POWERFUL punch on so many levels. Entertaining, fast-paced and clever, The Captive will hold you prisoner right through to the shocking denouement' Lancashire Post'KILLER CONCEPT, brilliantly realised and beautifully, satisfyingly plotted. I loved it' AMANDA MASON'A great concept. Impressive, compelling storytelling as well as a FANTASTIC mystery' GYTHA LODGE'Original, deft, and clever, The Captive certainly had me in its vice-like grip throughout' PHOEBE MORGAN

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Book Synopsis Your son said he was home. WHY DID HE LIE? The new up-all-night thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Richard and Judy pick The Holiday, now a major NETFLIX Drama.I should have known something was wrong. I should have sensed it. Felt it in the air, like the build-up of pressure before a thunderstorm, that heavy, loaded calm.The curfewAndy and Laura are good parents. They tell their son Connor that he can go out with friends to celebrate completing his exams, but he must be home by midnight.The lieWhen Connor misses his curfew, it sets off a series of events that will change the lives of five families forever.The truth?Because five teenagers went into the woods that night, but only four came out. And telling the truth might mean losing everything...WHAT WOULD YOU DO?Praise for THE CURFEW and T.M. Logan:'Taut and tension-packed, The Curfew digs deep into every parent's nightmare' BA Paris, Sunday Times bestseller'A gripping, unexpected thriller' Adele Parks'A thriller that goes to the very heart of what it means to be a family. I couldn't have loved it more' Gillian McCallister, Sunday Times bestselling author of That Night'Addictive, unexpected, scary and compelling' Jane Corry'Anxiety on speed' Linwood Barclay, Sunday Times bestseller'An addictive thriller with unexpected twists - The Curfew will have you turning pages late into the night' Karin Slaughter, Sunday Times bestseller'Heart-stoppingly tense. Logan captures the terror of every parent's worst nightmare and then turns the knife with plot twist after twist. A master of his craft' Jo Spain'Twisty and clever with a compelling sense of dread that had me flying through the pages' KL Slater'One of those books that grabs you from page 1. Brilliantly drawn characters. breathless plotting. Outstanding all round' Imran Mahmood, author of You Don't Know Me'Sharp, tautly plotted and dripping with dread, T.M. Logan cements his status as master of the what-if thriller in The Curfew. A tantalising, clever ride' Phoebe Morgan **PRE ORDER T.M. LOGAN'S INCREDIBLE NEW THRILLER THE MOTHER NOW!** *The Curfew, Sunday Times bestseller March 2022Trade ReviewThis will strike right to the heart of every teenage parent. I lost sleep over this one (in a good way!). Addictive, unexpected, scary and compelling * Jane Corry *A thriller that goes to the very heart of what it means to be a family - I couldn't have loved it more. * Gillian McAllister, bestselling author of That Night *Twisty and clever with a compelling sense of dread that had me flying through the pages. * K.L. Slater *A taut, twisting, heartfelt and unguessable mystery about what it means to be a parent and how far we might go for those we love the most. * C.M. Ewan *Heart-stoppingly tense. T.M Logan captures the terror of every parent's worst nightmare and then turns the knife with plot twist after twist. A master of his craft. * Jo Spain *Taut and tension-packed, The Curfew digs deep into every parent's nightmare. * B.A. Paris *Sharp, tautly plotted and dripping with dread, T.M. Logan cements his status as master of the what-if thriller in The Curfew. A tantalising, clever ride. * Phoebe Morgan *One of those books that grabs you from page 1. This is skilful storytelling at its best. Fast-paced, tense, and with twists at every turn. A truly moving story about loyalty and family and coming-of-age which will keep you hooked. The Curfew bursts with realism as well as with real heart. You start to read this in the morning and a second later it's midnight. Brilliantly drawn characters, breathless plotting. Outstanding all round. * Imran Mahmood, author of YOU DON'T KNOW ME *Perfectly plotted, expertly paced, Trust Me, you will not want to miss The Curfew ... * Diane Jeffery *Packed with twists, this one will keep you up until well after your own curfew * Heat magazine *Gripping * Bella *Once I started it, I found it very difficult to put down! Superbly-crafted characters and the tension of secrets and lies between friends and family makes it an excellent read * Nell Pattison *A gripping, unexpected thriller. * Adele Parks *

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Book Synopsis'THE SURPRISES ARE FAST AND FURIOUS AND WILL LEAVE YOU BREATHLESS TO READ MORE' LISA GARDNER They say face your fears. Here I am. OLD ENEMIES... Francis Ackerman Jr. is one of America's most prolifific serial killers. Scarred from their past battles, Special Agent Marcus Williams cannot shake Ackerman from his mind. But now Marcus must focus on catching the Anarchist, a new killer who drugs and kidnaps women before burning them alive. NEW THREATS... Marcus knows the Anarchist will strike again soon. And Ackerman is still free. But worse than this is a mysterious figure, unknown to the authorities, who controls the actions of the Anarchist and many like him. He is the Prophet – and his plans are more terrible than even his disciples can imagine. Praise for Ethan Cross: 'Francis Ackerman [is] a manipulative monster with a corrupt conscience' THE TIMES 'A fast paced, all too real thriller with a villain right out of James Patterson and Criminal Minds' ANDREW GROSS 'A great mix of gruesome murders, a psychotic killer, revenge and great writing' CRIMESQUADTrade ReviewThe plot hurtles along at breakneck speed... If you like blood, guts and gore this is one for you. I enjoyed it enormously' * Promoting Crime Fiction *PRAISE FOR ETHAN CROSS: 'Ethan Cross manages to pull a new variant out of the black hat in Francis Ackerman... A manipulative monster with a corrupt conscience' The Times. 'A great mix of gruesome murders, a psychotic killer, revenge and great writing... I would recommend this book and make Cross an author to watch in future' CrimeSquad. 'A rather unusual talent has suddenly appeared, fully formed... However many chapters you may plan to read, you will be persuaded to read just one more. The 300 pages turn very swiftly indeed' Barry Forshaw, We Love This Book. 'The surprises are fast and furious and will leave you breathless to read more' Lisa Gardner. 'A fast paced, all too real thriller with a villain right out of James Patterson and Criminal Minds' -- Andrew Gross

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Book Synopsis'I tore through it' Erin Kelly 'Perfect storytelling' Victoria Selman 'A wicked plot' The Times Eleven guests. Three nights. One murderer. In a stately mansion in the Hertfordshire countryside, sisters Lois and Ebba throw a launch party for their new venture: Archipelago, a virtual reality game. In attendance are their celebrity investors including a glamorous British couple, a brooding Swedish financier, a Dutch banker and his film star wife, and a controversial politician. But beneath the glamorous surface, there are sordid secrets that include steamy affairs, deals in dirty money and anonymous death threats. So when eight of the guests are involved in a helicopter crash, it quickly becomes clear that it was no accident. It was murder. 'Sizzles with suspense' Jane Isaac 'Gripping and beautifully told' Clare Empson 'Held me in a tight grip' Caroline Green 'Intelligent, modern and richly textured' Dominic NolanTrade ReviewHer books are really a blend of police procedural and psychological thriller – and they are also complemented by extremely fine writing – lyrical, haunting, poetic... In her third book, her skill is evidenced further' * Shots Mag *A classy, beautifully written mystery that held me in a tight grip throughout -- Caroline GreenAn intelligent, modern and timely rendering of the classic country house mystery [...] with richly textured characters and a thrilling and emotional climax -- Dominic Nolan, author of After DarkGlamorous, gripping, and full of intrigue -- Eleanor Ray, aka Elizabeth MundyI tore through Into the Fire... It starts with a helicopter full of rich and famous people plummeting to the ground and the plot thickens from there' -- Erin KellyPoetic, evocative and deliciously claustrophobic, Into the Fire practically sizzles with suspense -- Jane IsaacA gobble-it-up-in-one-go thriller that combines lyricism, suspense and perfect storytelling -- Victoria SelmanA highly engaging and entertaining crime mystery set during a country house party for the luxury launch of a new tech company * LoveReading *Rachael Blok's amusing update of Agatha Christie finds time to highlight working conditions in Bangladeshi factories in addition to uncovering a wicked plot involving blackmail and murder * The Times *The busy plot takes in issues ranging from environmental activism to modern slavery, giving a welcome dark edge to an otherwise breezily entertaining mystery * Daily Express *A clever blend of a police procedural and psychological thriller, Rachael is a master of ratcheting tensions and atmosphere – you won't want to put it down! * My Weekly *A classic mystery that sizzles with suspense * Woman's Weekly *The third in [a] wonderful whodunnit series * Woman *A great new thriller from Rachael Blok * Choice Magazine *The busy plot takes in issues from environmental activism to modern slavery, giving a welcome dark edge to a breezily entertaining mystery * Daily Record *

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Book Synopsis'Fitzek's thrillers are breathtaking, full of wild twists' HARLAN COBEN Emma's the one that got away. The only survivor of a killer known in the tabloids as 'the hairdresser' – because of the trophies he takes from his victims. Or she thinks she was. The police aren't convinced. Nor is her husband. She never even saw her tormentor properly, but now she recognises him in every man. Questioning her sanity, she gives up her job as a doctor in the local hospital and retreats from the world. It is better to stay at home. Quiet. Anonymous. Safe. No one can hurt her here. And all she did was take a parcel for a neighbour. She has no idea what she's let into her home. 'Sebastian Fitzek is without question one of the crime world's most evocative storytellers. He always serves up an intense, impossible to put down thriller and The Package is no exception. A gripping read with a surprising twist, this one is not to be missed' KARIN SLAUGHTER 'Sebastian Fitzek is simply amazing. I truly hope that one day I will be able to create suspense and plot twists in the way only Sebastian can. A true Master of his craft' CHRIS CARTER Sebastian Fitzek is Germany's most successful author. His books have sold 13 million copies, been translated into more than thirty-six languages and are the basis for international cinema and theatre adaptations. Sebastian Fitzek was the first German author to be awarded the European Prize for Criminal Literature. He lives with his family in Berlin. Coming soon: PASSENGER 23Trade ReviewFitzek's thrillers are breathtaking, full of wild twists -- Harlan CobenSebastian Fitzek is without question one of the crime world's most evocative storytellers. He always serves up an intense, impossible to put down thriller and The Package is no exception. A gripping read with a surprising twist, this one is not to be missed -- Karin SlaughterSebastian Fitzek is simply amazing. I truly hope that one day I will be able to create suspense and plot twists in the way only Sebastian can. A true Master of his craft -- Chris CarterSpine-chilling... Masterful... Brilliant' * The Times *Dazzling * Sunday Times *A breakneck ride * Big Issue *Grimly atmospheric * Guardian *A seriously chilling, mind-burrowing read... An intense psychological thriller full of plot-twisty action' * LoveReading *Full of twists and turns, this thriller from Sebastian Fitzek is impossible to put down * Chat. *If you enjoy psycho noir then [The Package] will not disappoint... Fitzek squeezes every ounce of claustrophobic suspense out of the situation' * Shotsmag. *He draws you into [Emma's] world of fear and trembling. There are multiple twists which will change your perspective on events, and I suspect a reread will reveal how well Fitzek foreshadows these. An intriguing puzzle * Sci-Fi Bulletin *Fitzek has a reputation for stories with multiple twists, and this certainly has them... Gripping and spine-chilling' * Daily Mail *Fitzek is a past master at ramping up the paranoia * Guardian *Utterly chilling * Crime Reads *The reading experience was formidable, using the essence of the psychological thriller effectively and keeping the reader wondering what awaits them... There is a real sense of darkness in the writing and the plot, with characters who know how to add twists at just the right times... Kudos, Mr. Fitzek, for a stunning piece that left me tied in knots. This is the kind of story that entertains and disturbs in equal measure' * Mystery & Suspense *A masterfully written thriller that will give you goosebumps * San Francisco Book Review *

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Book SynopsisAfter drinking too much at her bachelorette party, Maggie Trueheart wakes to find a stranger in her bed. To make matters worse, a phone call brings the devastating news that her friend Angie was murdered some time after they parted ways the night before.Kelly Delaney, who left the party early, is the first of Maggie''s friends to face questions from Chicago homicide detective Ron O''Reilly. After taking a closer look at the other women who attended the party, O''Reilly concludes that at least some of them are lying.As the clock ticks down to the wedding day and more shocking secrets are revealed, the murderer zeros in on another one of the girls. Can the killer be stopped before there is another victim?

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Book Synopsis‘What a scorcher of a thriller! I was sucked in from the very first page and I couldn't put it down!’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An unsolved mystery ignites a deadly game of chess in this scorching thriller from New York Times bestselling author Mary Burton. A year after the infamous arsonist Nero was found dead in one of his latest fires, journalist Darcy Sampson receives a tip that the body found at the scene wasn't Nero at all. Determined to solve the case, Darcy heads to her small hometown in Virginia to track Michael Gannon, an arsonist investigator who refuses to believe that Nero is dead. But when a new series of fires in the area have a remarkable resemblance to the arsonist's previous work, Darcy and Gannon are in a race against time to put a stop to Nero once and for all. But Nero is ready and waiting for them, and he intends on teaching both Gannon and Darcy one last, fatal lesson. Previously published as The Arsonist Readers LOVE Playing With Fire! ‘Oooooh I loved this one! This book had a bit of everything! It had suspense, intrigue, action and a great who done it!’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Well written with a strong plotline and well-developed characters. I couldn't put it down, it was gripping, twisty and unpredictable.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow Mary Burton this is what I call a THRILLER.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A brilliant read. I loved it.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Loved this book, it was fast paced, had a bit of everything, romance, suspense and thrills. I read it in a day, as I was hooked from the first chapter.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Book SynopsisA wonderfully twisty maze' JAMES OSWALDA missing boy. A brutal killer. D.I. Charlotte Savage is ready . . .DI Charlotte Savage has been warned to lay low. After a string of high profile cases, her infamous reputation precedes her.But when a vulnerable child goes missing, for Savage, it's too close to home. She's not the kind of detective who can sit back and watch events unfold.Then a second child is snatched echoing a terrifying incident that happened over two decades before. It soon becomes apparent that there is a more chilling motive behind the disappearances.History looks set to repeat itself. It's down to Savage to seek out the cold blooded killer. Before it's third time unlucky. Before it's too late . . .Trade Review‘Sennen is brilliant at drawing the reader into a deep, dark and very twisted plot with hope that there is light at the end of the tunnel’ 5* Amazon reviewer ‘Another fantastic novel featuring DI Charlotte Savage. It's gruesome, horrific, shocking and full of suspense’ Annette, Goodreads reviewer ‘Lots of twists and turns and some seriously crazy! Not for the faint hearted’ Chrys, Goodreads reviewer ‘There are no easy answers and whenever the reader thinks they are beginning to get a handle on what is happening, there is another twist to the tale … An engrossing and captivating book which is hard to put down’ Amazon reviewer ‘There is a strength and depth in the characterisation that sets the book above much of what I’ve read this year…The plot is a wonderfully twisty maze to navigate through… I thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it to any crime fiction fans. I’ll be keeping an eye out for DI Savage in the future’ James Oswald ‘A nail-biting thriller that will keep your pulse racing all the way to the explosive climax’ Alex Kava ‘A fast-paced serial-killer chiller’ (Alex Marwood, author of The Wicked Girls)

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Book SynopsisSet in and around the dark, misty canals of Lichfield, Stephen Booth''s incredible new novel is awash with mystery.When council officer Chris Buckley is approached by an odd old man demanding help in healing a decades-old family rift, he sends the stranger away.But then the old man is murdered, and the police arrive on the Chris''s doorstep asking questions to which he has no answers.As Chris begins to look into the circumstances of the murder, he uncovers a deadly secret in the silt and mud of the local canals that he''ll realise was better kept buried.PRAISE FOR STEPHEN BOOTH''Makes high summer as terrifying as midwinter''Val McDermid''A modern master''Guardian''Crime writing of the finest quality''Daily Mail''Ingenious plotting and richly atmospheric''Reginald Hill''A first-rate mystery''Sunday TelegraphTrade ReviewClever, beautifully written and superbly plotted, this is an entertaining page-turner with a compelling twist in the tail. * Lancashire Evening Post *The brooding presence of Kinder Scout, the highest point in the Peak District, hangs over Stephen Booth'sfine novel Fall down Dead * Sunday Times *The historical details add fascinating depth to this big fat mystery * Evening Standard *Stephen Booth (of the Cooper & Fry police series) has written a crackerjack standalone novel in Drowned Lives * Winnipeg Free Press *The Peak District setting is as striking as ever . . . the ever-present threat of violence will get under your skin. * Real Crime *The master of this territory * Sunday Express *This is an enjoyable, very readable yet understated crime novel by an accomplished author. * Crime Fiction Lover *The highest of the Derbyshire peaks is the dramatic setting . . . Gripping * The Times *The underlying mystery and the moments of high drama place the novel firmly in the crime genre, but the mix of ingredients adds up to far more. Drowned Lives is Stephen Booth at the top of his game * Mystery People *An interesting and absorbing personal read that I enjoyed as a fan of Booth's many other crime thrillers. I am sure book clubs will love the theme and have much to discuss and unravel * NB *An elegant reflection of what's happening in the country at large. * The Book Bag *All through the book is a chilld atsmophere and it gives a tight edginess to the tale. Another excellent read from Booth * Sunday Sport *Packed with the misty atmosphere of the Saffordshire canals . . . I loved both the historical and modern storylines and the moody waterways' backdrop * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *I love reading about these characters. I love the world in which Ben moves and I really enjoy the cases with which he is confronted. I always look forward to the next installment of this wonderful series. * For Winter Nights *A compelling read with well-developed characters. Equally fascinating was the way the background to the group of hikers was revealed, and eventually the killer was unmasked. But I didn't guess who! Most highly recommended * Mystery People *As ever in Booth's long-running, award-winning and hugely popular Peak District series, it's the extraordinary landscape and its often violent history that most captivates the reader * Morning Star *The plot is good, with plenty of twists and a villain I didn't spot even though there were plenty of clues * The Book Bag (blog) *

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Book SynopsisFrom Melanie Raabe, the author of The Trap, The Stranger Upstairs is another dazzling, dizzying psychological thriller guaranteed to keep you guessing until the very last page.Several years ago, your husband, and the father of your young son, disappeared. Since then, you’ve dreamed of his return; railed against him for leaving you alone; grieved for your marriage; and, finally, vowed to move on.One morning, the phone rings. When you answer, a voice at the other end tells you your husband’s on a plane bound for home, and that you’ll see him tomorrow.You’ve imagined this reunion countless times. Of course you have. But nothing has prepared you for the reality. For you realize you don’t know this man. Because he isn’t your husband, he’s a complete stranger – and he’s coming home with you.Even worse, he seems to know about something very bad you once did, something no one else could possibly know about . . . Could they?Trade ReviewHad me hooked from the start. Linda’s story unravels so cleverly, and Raabe keeps you questioning what’s fact and what’s not right to the end, ratcheting up the tension at the same time . . . A genuinely gripping debut -- Debbie Howells, author of The Bones of You, on The TrapA very clever, mind-bending thriller -- Woman & Home on The TrapYou won’t be able to resist -- Elle on The Trap

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Book SynopsisA Midwinter Promise by Sunday Times top ten bestselling author Lulu Taylor is a dramatic story of loss, grief and the legacy of secrets. 'Don’t you just want to grab this, switch off the phone and curl up on the sofa? Winter bliss from Lulu Taylor' – Veronica Henry, author of A Night on the Orient Express.The pastA lonely and imaginative child, Julia loves her family’s beautiful and wild Cornish home with all her heart. But, marked by dark troubles, she enters her adult years determined to leave and seek a new beginning in London. It’s there she meets the handsome David. They fall in love but, when Julia becomes pregnant, even he can’t stop the terrible echoes of the past from ringing in her ears. The only sound to be heard above the noise is the old Cornish house, calling her home . . .The presentFor Julia’s adult children, Alex and Johnnie, the house hides the history of their family within its walls. For Alex, it is full of memories of her late mother. For Johnnie, it is the house – rightfully theirs after Julia's death – that was stolen. With their father now lying in a hospital bed, time is running out for Alex and Johnnie to uncover the secrets of what happened to their mother all those years ago. Can they discover the truth before the house closes its doors to them forever?

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Book SynopsisGail wakes in the middle of the night to everyone's worst nightmare.She can't move, can't speak and a stranger is standing over her. Then everything goes black.Gail knows she didn't dream it. Or him. But the police don't believe her.That was two years ago. She has tried to move on, forget what happened.Until she meets his next victim.This woman's story is identical to hers. And the attack happened exactly one year later.There is one week left until he will strike again.Now the silence is broken, there is no telling what he will unleashA totally gripping and twisty crime thriller that will take your breath away. Fans of K.L. Slater and Rachel Abbott will be hooked from the very first page.Readers are loving The Silence:Wow! Oh wow! I read this book in a day as I just couldn't put it down. Stories like these need to be told so that women feel empowered to speak out. A thoroughly gripping, yet heartbreaking, read' NetGalley review ?????A well written and well researched book, The Silence is a highly topical read, and deals with horrific subject matter in an empathic and compassionate way' NetGalley review ?????A brilliant thriller that keeps you turning the pages until the shocking ending. I loved the characters and the tense and chilling plot!' NetGalley review ?????Diamond's whodunnits just keep getting better and better!' NetGalley review ?????Absolutely brilliant! I love Katerina Diamond. There is no one else like her. Another book that I devoured in a day' NetGalley review ?????I loved this book, it's dark, raw and emotional. Diamond is back with a jaw dropping and addictive read. This is a must for the TBR list' NetGalley review ?????A brilliant revenge thriller that had me on the edge of my seat until the bitter end.' NetGalley review ?????I could not put this book down. It is so clever and really innovative, I read well into the early hours to finish it. Absolutely riveting you''ll be rooting for Gail and the other women all the way through.' NetGalley review ?????A skilful masterclass on how to write a fabulous thriller!' NetGalley review ?????Praise for Katerina Diamond:Gripping' OK!A web of a plot that twists and turns' SunHeartstopping' Crime MonthlyDiamond is the master of gripping literature' Evening StandardTrade ReviewPraise for Kat Diamond: ‘I loved it – absorbing and wonderfully twisty. It keeps the reader guessing right up to the last pages’ Debbie Howells ‘Absolutely top-notch. So many twists it makes me dizzy thinking about it’ Jo Jakeman ‘Dark and twisted, but with sunshine and nostalgia to transport you’ SJI Holliday ‘Diamond is the master of gripping literature’ Evening Standard ‘Gripping’ OK! ‘Gritty, realistic, and worthy of an open mouth when you reach the ending, this is a taut, tense read’ Woman’s Way ‘A must for crime lovers’ Woman & Home ‘Heartstopping’ Crime Monthly ‘Dark, nail-biting … the hottest thriller out this summer!’ The People’s Friend ‘All hail the new Queen of Crime’ Heat ‘A page-turner with a keep-you-guessing plot’ Sunday Times Crime Club ‘Packed with twists until the last page’ Closer

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Book SynopsisA dream come true, a nightmare that is just beginningEve wanted nothing more than to be a mother. She and her husband, Aiden, planned to have a family, but with each devastating miscarriage her hopes dwindled. When she eventually gave birth to her daughter, Kayla, it should have been the happiest time of her life. Instead, it was a waking nightmare for Eve, and one she was desperate to escape.Now, Eve has left all that behind. She pretends that she never had a child, and keeps her secrets close. But someone knows the truth. They know that Eve told a lie, and the clock is ticking before her shocking decision is revealed. Once the story comes out, there’ll be no way out for Eve. If people learn about the crime she covered up, they’ll never look at her the same way again. She must get her little girl back, before it’s too late. If she can’t, running away won’t be an option. This time, Eve will face the consequences, and pay the price she should have paid years ago…A heart-stopping psychological thriller with an ending you won’t see coming from #1 bestseller Kathryn Croft. Perfect for fans of Shari Lapena, C. L. Taylor and K. L. Slater.What everyone is saying about Kathryn Croft‘The first word that came to my mind after I read this book was OMG!!!!! … Each secret did eventually come out and revealed that shocker of an ending. I was like WOW is this really happening. I had no clue that this book would take a twisted turn like that but I loved it.’ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘A beautiful marriage of 'whodunnit' with a cracking work of psychological fiction. Don't even get me started on those awesome plot twists!!’ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘Another very engaging suspenseful read from Kathryn Croft, this author just never disappoints me with her plots and twists.’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Wow! Wow! Wow! Kathryn Croft at her best. She never disappoints. An excellent, captivating psychological thriller.’ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘Wow, wow is all I can say. This book has a twist in every chapter. I couldn’t put this book down!’ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘I read it in one day … The ending is also fantastic and is a real gut punch for the reader. Highly recommended, a must-read novel!’ NetGalley review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘A great psychological thriller that had me guessing until the very end… Family secrets, lies and twists made this a page turner that I didn't want to put down. 5 twisty stars from me!’ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘Well written with a compelling storyline and well developed characters... I was gripped right from the start and couldn't put it down...twisty and unpredictable and kept me guessing until the end.’ NetGalley Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘Croft clearly has that knack of hitting you with a cracking twist at the end.’ NetGalley Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘Wow, this book is simply unputdownable! I inhaled the novel… the character of Eve is so brilliantly written that I wanted to know more. I was completely immersed in both the characters and the story.’ NetGalley Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Book SynopsisWhen a killer closes in, there''s only one way to stay alive. Say You''re Sorry is the gripping first book in a brand new series from Sunday Times bestselling author Karen Rose.A serial killer is on the loose in California, leaving letters carved into the torsos of his victims.When Daisy Dawson fights off a masked attacker one night, she grabs a necklace from around his neck. What she doesn''t know then is that she''s found the missing link to a cold case that Special Agent Gideon Reynolds has been tracking for seventeen years. With Daisy''s help, he finally has the opportunity to get closer to the truth than ever before. But it soon becomes clear that Daisy''s attack was just the beginning. Now the bloodied bodies of young women are showing up all over the state. As Gideon tries to track down the killer, it''s clear he has a new target. Daisy is in more danger than they ever could have realised...Praise for KAREN ROSE:Trade ReviewIntense, complex and unforgettableFast and furious - SunRose . . . effortlessly balances romance and crime. . . an excellent example of how far-reaching and varied romance can be - New York TimesKaren Rose delivers the kind of high-wire suspense that keeps you riveted - Lisa GardnerA high-octane thrill ride that kept me on the edge of my seat and up far too late at night!Takes off like a house afire . . . Action and chills galore

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Book SynopsisNOW A MAJOR BBC SERIES STARRING LAURA CARMICHAELThe electrifying thriller from the mind behind ITV series THE SUSPECT and Richard & Judy Pick and No.1 bestseller WHEN SHE WAS GOOD''Two terrific female characters, both with secrets. Add Michael Robotham''s clean prose and whipcrack pacing. The result? A book you won''t be able to put down, although you may occasionally want to hide your eyes'' STEPHEN KINGEveryone has an idea of what their perfect life is. For Agatha, it''s Meghan Shaughnessy''s.These two women from vastly different backgrounds have one thing in common - a dangerous secret that could destroy everything they hold dear.Both will risk everything to hide the truth, but their worlds are about to collide in a shocking act that cannot be undone.''A genuine page-turner and ideal holiday read. It leaves you unsettled and enthralled in equal measure'' DAILY EXPRESSTrade ReviewMichael Robotham is a highly skilled thriller writer who has produced a genuine page-turner and ideal holiday read. It leaves you unsettled and enthralled in equal measure . . . the terrifying plot unfolds at a relentless pace * Daily Express *The claustrophobic atmosphere is subtly evoked and Michael Robotham proves himself an excellent ventriloquist. * Literary Review *Two terrific female characters, both with secrets. Add Michael Robotham's clean prose and whipcrack pacing. The result? A book you won't be able to put down, although you may occasionally want to hide your eyes * International bestselling author, Stephen King *[An] insightful psychological thriller about the joys and fears of impending motherhood. * New York Times *A well-timed and perfectly paced psychological thriller with a depth of emotion * CrimeSquad.com *The plot twists and turns quickly and gratifyingly - there's no time to draw breath as Agatha's machinations march on to a heart-stopping conclusion. * My Weekly *Multi-award-winning author Michael Robotham has done it again - another accomplished crime novel unlike anything he has ever written before . . . an elegantly constructed domestic noir about envy, marriage and what lies beneath * Sydney Morning Herald *The plot unfolds with clever efficiency . . . This is a taut, scary and effective thriller * Weekend Australian *One of crime's greatest practitioners . . .a ripper, suspenseful read * The Australian *A winner . . . simply impossible to put down * Herald Sun *

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Book SynopsisA killer''s game is just beginning: NOTHING TO FEAR is a fantastic thriller from bestselling author Karen Rose, and part of the Chicago series. Sue Conway is out for revenge. Recently released from prison, she is determined to find everyone who helped put her there. And kidnapping an eleven-year-old deaf boy is only the first step in her plan. Running to Chicago, they head to Hanover House, an inner-city women''s shelter, run by Dana Dupinsky. Dana safeguards many secrets for those around her but she would never knowingly harbour a kidnapper. Dana thought she had nothing to fear, but those around her begin to die in increasingly violent ways, and she realises the true extent of Sue''s plan, she knows much worse is to come...Trade Review'A pulse pounding tale that has it all: suspense, action, and a very hunky private investigator' * Cosmopolitan *'Rose's well-crafted story sets pulses pounding and pages turning' * Bookpage *'A caring woman's advocate heroine, a determined, gritty hero and a diabolical villain drive the plot of Rose's riveting story' * Library Journal *

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Book SynopsisSwedish crime sensation and No. 1 international bestseller, Camilla Lackberg's new psychological thriller - for fans of Stieg Larsson and Jo NesboChristian Thydell's dream has come true: his debut novel, The Mermaid, is published to rave reviews. So why is he as distant and unhappy as ever?When crime writer Erica Falck discovers that Christian has been receiving anonymous threats, she investigates not just the messages but also the author's mysterious pastMeanwhile, one of Christian's closest friends is missing. Erica's husband, Detective Patrik Hedström, has his worst suspicions confirmed as the mind-games aimed at Christian and those around him become a disturbing reality.But, with the victims themselves concealing evidence, the investigation is going nowhere. Is their silence driven by fear or guilt? And what is the secret they would rather die to protect than live to see revealed?Trade ReviewPraise for Camilla Lackberg: ‘The hottest female writer in Sweden’ Independent ‘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 ‘Lackberg is an expert at mixing scenes of domestic cosiness with blood-curdling horror’ Guardian ‘Both chilling and thrilling’ Sun

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Book SynopsisHeld in a bunker by sadistic kidnappers, who can save these girls? KILL FOR ME is the brilliant thriller by bestselling Karen Rose, part of the Philadelphia/Atlanta series, and the finale to the trilogy she began with DIE FOR ME and SCREAM FOR ME. Susannah Vartanian''s life changed overnight when, as a teenager, she was viciously raped by a sadistic gang of youths. Now she won''t allow anyone to get close to her. Luke Papadopoulos is approaching burn-out. As a detective working on sex-crimes against children, he will do anything to find those responsible for such evil atrocities. Monica Cassidy''s life is under threat. Held in a bunker with ten other teenage girls, she barely escaped with her life when her kidnappers fled, killing five of the girls as they left. Now Monica is the only one free who can identify her abductors, and they know where she is. Can they work together to find the five missing girls? The clock is ticking...Trade Review'Rose juggles a large cast, a huge body count and a complex plot with terrifying ease' * Publishers Weekly *'Never once lets up on the gas pedal' * Lorenzo Carcaterra *'Another gripping thriller' * David Pitt, Booklist *

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Book SynopsisClaustrophobic and compelling' KARIN SLAUGHTERA rollercoaster with multiple twists' DAILY MAIL'A million dollar new story from a million selling author'' SARAH PINBOROUGHSometimes your first love won't let you goWhen Lou Wandsworth ran away to France with her teacher Mike Hughes, she thought he was the love of her life. But Mike wasn't what he seemed and he left her life in pieces.Now 32, Lou discovers that he is involved with teenager Chloe Meadows. Determined to make sure history doesn't repeat itself, she returns home to confront him for the damage he's caused.But Mike is a predator of the worst kind, and as Lou tries to bring him to justice, it's clear that she could once again become his preyThe million copy Sunday Times bestseller returns with a gripping psychological thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat.Readers are gripped by The Fear:A 5-star read! It was so gripping that I was literally on the edge of my seat the entire novel just wondering what the hell was goTrade Review Praise for The Fear: ‘Fans of C.L. Taylor are in for a treat. The Fear is her best yet.’ – Clare Mackintosh author of I Let You Go ‘Smart, packing a punch to the heart, and dark in all the right places, The Fear has bestseller written all over it.’ – Sarah Pinborough ‘A terrifying glimpse into a dark subject. This brilliant book stayed with me long after I finished the last page.’ –Cass Green author of In a Cottage in a Wood ‘A highly original and timely tale that kept me utterly enthralled and entertained from beginning to end.’ – Liz Nugent author of Unravelling Oliver ‘A total corker! Twisted, unbearably tense and a shock ending.’ – CJ Tudor author of The Chalk Man ‘When you finish a book and your lungs hurt because you’ve FORGOTTEN TO BREATHE.’ – Miranda Dickinson ‘Dark and disturbing. This is a book I will remember for a long time.’ – Rachel Abbott ‘A gripping and disturbing psychological thriller, The Fear is as addictive as it is dark.’ – Lucy Clarke ‘The Fear covers very dark territory, but it is handled realistically and sensitively through her excellent writing…Fantastically plotted and perfectly paced, this dark thriller gets a standing ovation from me.’ – S.J Holliday

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Book SynopsisThat dumbshit map. I''d been seduced by it. Seduced by its possibilities. That map had brought me here ... That map had been a serious mistake''The map in question is of Australia, stumbled across in a second-hand bookshop by American journalist Nick Hawthorne, en route to another dead-end hack job in Akron, Ohio. Seduced by all that wilderness, all that NOTHING, Nick decides to put his midlife crisis on hold and light out to the ultimate nowheresville - where a chance encounter throws him into a sun-baked orgy of surf, sex and swill, and a nightmare from which there is no escape.''Douglas Kennedy might never be allowed into Australia again. This is a crazy, compulsive ultimately serious thriller and a bravura fictional debut from one of our best travel writers'' Philip KerrTrade ReviewPulls off that most difficult feat of being hilariously funny and frightening at the same time * INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY *Fluent and entertaining ... a highly accomplished debut... there is an art to telling shaggy-dog stories well, with the right balance of lightness and suspense, and Kennedy shows himself a master of it. * SUNDAY TELEGRAPH *His story-telling is so deft, and the build-up so detailed and convincing, that the denouement proves to be heart-thumpingly effective * INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY *A comic triumph * TIME OUT *

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Book SynopsisAn out-of-control arsonist seeking revenge. A fireman and a detective on his tail. COUNT TO TEN is a compulsive thriller, part of the Chicago series, by Sunday Times bestseller Karen Rose. Abandoned years ago to the foster-care system, two young brothers end up in an unimaginable hell and when one dies, the other vows revenge on those responsible. Chicago Fire department veteran Reed Solliday immediately knows he needs help when an autopsy reveals that a young girl found in the wreckage of an explosion was raped and murdered before fire ripped through the house. Determined to bury herself in work after her partner is shot, Detective Mia Mitchell understands Solliday''s case will be her most challenging to date. An arsonist who has escalated in this way is rare and they both know time to find him is running out....Trade ReviewKaren Rose's COUNT TO TEN takes off like a house afire. There's action and chills galore in this nonstop thriller * Tess Gerritson *'COUNT TO TEN kept me up all night with the doors locked. Karen Rose writes hold-your-breath suspense' * Karen Robards *'[Karen Rose] delivers the kind of high-wire suspense that keeps you riveted to the edge of your seat' * Lisa Gardner *

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Book SynopsisOne day a man arrives in town. Unassuming. Quiet.The assassin known as Victor is hiding out in a small motel in Canada after a job across the border. A few days laying low and he''ll be gone and leave no trace behind. He doesn''t count on getting to know a mother and her boy who reminds him of his own troubled childhood. When both vanish, only Victor seems to notice. Once he starts looking for them, he finds himself at odds with the criminals who own the town. They want him gone. Only Victor''s going nowhere until he discovers the truth and to them he''s just a quiet man asking the wrong questions.But that quiet man is a dangerous man.Trade ReviewExplosive * Crime Monthly *The action-packed, gripping, twisty new Victor thriller from bestseller Tom Wood is his best yet * Mystery Sequels (blog) *

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Book SynopsisThe twenty-sixth book in the hugely popular Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus series from New York Times bestselling author Faye KellermanA disappearanceWhen Bertram Lanz, a disabled man, goes missing from a local diner, detective Peter Decker is put on the case. He soon realizes there is more to the disappearance than meets the eye when he discovers Lanz's nurse is missing too, and blood is found in her house.A bodyThen, while combing the woods, searchers discover the remains of a young man who vanished during a camping trip years ago.A detective facing his toughest case yetJuggling a hot case and a cold case, Decker races to find justice for the families. But as the answers become ever more elusive, he is forced to question if the woods will ever give up their dark secrets . . . and if these intertwining cases will ever be solved.Praise for Faye KellermanKellerman is an excellent writer'' The Times''Very exciting'' Daily Mail''Brutal but thoughtful and well plotted, fast moving and well Trade ReviewPraise for Faye Kellerman ‘Kellerman is an excellent writer' The Times 'Very exciting' Daily Mail 'Brutal but thoughtful and well plotted, fast moving and well told' Observer 'Sensational' Mirror 'Kellerman creates a claustrophobic atmosphere, against a background of seediness, violence and distrust' Sunday Telegraph 'Kellerman moves her gritty mean streets LA plot along with breakneck pace' Irish Independent ‘Hands down, the most refreshing mystery couple around’ People

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Book SynopsisA Richard & Judy Book Club Pick.A delightfully sinister story for the influencer age, People Like Her is the twisting, page-turning debut thriller from Ellery Lloyd. Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty (Big Little Lies).‘I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough’ – Abigail Dean, author of Girl APeople like Emmy Jackson. They always have. Especially online, where she is Instagram sensation Mamabare, famous for telling the unvarnished truth about modern parenthood.But Emmy isn’t as honest as she’d like the fans to believe. She may think she has her followers fooled, but someone out there knows the truth and plans to make her pay . . .'Brilliantly original' – Clare Mackintosh, author of After the End'Deliciously dark and devious' – Red 'Highly recommended' – Harriet Tyce, author of Blood Orange'Slick and sharp' – The TimesTrade ReviewI inhaled People Like Her in a single sitting . . . Breathlessly fast, brilliantly original. Bravo, Ellery Lloyd! -- Clare Mackintosh, author of I Let You Go and After the EndGrabbed me from the first few pages and didn't let go . . . Plotted to perfection with skillfully woven twists and turns -- Alice Feeney, author of Rock Paper Scissors and Daisy DarkerAs gripping and addictive as Instagram * Daily Mail *If you're a fan of Liane Moriarty and Lucy Foley, then this is one for you * New! Magazine *Social media has never been so dark or so compelling . . . Had me hooked right up to the jaw-dropping end -- Samantha Downing, author of My Lovely Wife and He Started ItFast-paced and insightful * Daily Mirror *I loved this eye-opening and compelling look at the horrors of Insta influencing - funny until it goes very dark indeed -- Harriet Tyce, author of Blood Orange and The Lies You ToldA smart read * Stylist *I tore through People Like Her, suspecting absolutely everyone and delighting in being wrong-footed at every turn . . . Clever, contemporary and thought provoking -- Caz Frear, author of Shed No Tears and Sweet Little LiesCompulsively readable, deeply unsettling and deliciously accurate - a long overdue skewering of Instaparents that I read in one sitting -- Francesca Hornak, author of Seven Days of UsSuspenseful, thought-provoking, clever, and I suspected everyone . . . A truly brilliant and a refreshingly original read -- Karen Hamilton, author of The Last Wife and The Perfect GirlfriendWhat a gripping page turner! Loved it -- Charlotte Levin, author of If I Can't Have YouAbsolutely loved [it] . . . Twisty and dark, like all great thrillers, but very, very funny -- Abbie Greaves, author of The Silent TreatmentDeliciously dark and devious * Red *Gripping and caustically funny * Sunday Times *Utterly addictive and gripping * Fabulous Magazine *Gone Girl-esque . . . slick and sharp * The Times *Sharp observation, well drawn characters and cleverly ramped-up paranoia * Guardian *A real page-turner * Bella Magazine *We couldn't put this book down. A brilliant read * Closer *A slick thriller about the perils of putting oneself in the social spotlight * Evening Standard *

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Book SynopsisThe Sunday Times bestselling author of Every Dark Corner returns with an exclusive novel celebrating ten years of Karen Rose''s thrillers in the UK. MONSTER IN THE CLOSET reunites readers with characters from Karen Rose''s bestselling Baltimore series. A mother is dead, and now her killer hunts the child that witnessed the brutal crime...Private Investigator Clay Maynard locates missing children for clients, but has nearly given up hope of finding his own daughter, cruelly stolen from him by his ex-wife twenty-three years ago.Equine therapist Taylor Dawson has chosen to intern at Daphne Montgomery-Carter''s stables so that she can observe the program''s security director - her father, Clay Maynard. Trying to reconcile the wonderful man she''s getting to know with the monster her mother always described, Taylor never expects to become the target of a real monster, the man who murdered the mother of the little girls she worksTrade ReviewIntense, complex and unforgettable - James PattersonFast and furious - SunRose...effortlessly balances romance and crime... An excellent example of how far-reaching and carried romance can be. - New York Times

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Book SynopsisThose Who Walk Away is a brilliant psychological thriller - a deadly game of cat-and-mouse in the labyrinthine streets of Venice.Trade ReviewBears Highsmith's unique, unsurpassed mixture of unsettling psychological insights, moods of tension and malice, and an ending of brilliant ambiguity * The Times *Highsmith is a damn fine writer * Guardian *Highsmith is a giant of the genre. The original, the best, the gloriously twisted Queen of Suspense -- Mark BillinghamNo one has created psychological suspense more densely and deliciously satisfying * Vogue *[Highsmith is] the doyenne of upmarket suspense writing * Daily Telegraph *A strange but compelling psychological novel, in which one man repeatedly tries to murder another while both are having what seems a rather a nice holiday in Venice. It demonstrates all of Highsmith's best qualities: atmosphere, -- Andrew Martin * The Week *A writer who has created a world of her own - a world claustrophobic and irrational which we enter each time with a sense of personal danger . . . Highsmith is the poet of apprehension -- Graham GreeneOne of the greatest modernist writers -- Gore VidalThe setting is Venice, the characterisation brilliant, the style spare and superb * Daily Mail *Illuminating - and always compelling * New York Times *Highsmith keeps moving, darting in and out of our field of vision, making afterimages that will tremble - but stay - in our minds * New Yorker *

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Book Synopsis''A powerful combination of suspenseful thrills and supernatural chills. I can''t wait to read more!'' - Lisa Gardner''There is never a slow moment ... or a false line in Armstrong''s writing'' - Charlaine HarrisOlivia Jones knows a lot about betrayal - most of her life has been a lie. On the eve of her wedding, she discovered she was adopted - and that her biological parents were convicted serial killers. Liv has found sanctuary in her new home of Cainsville, but she''s learned not to trust the town''s mysterious elders. So when her biker boyfriend Ricky Gallagher is linked to a series of murders, she''s reluctant to ask for their help. Meanwhile things have grown increasingly complicated with Gabriel Walsh, her boss and sometime friend. The fact that their fraught relationship is connected to an ancient myth in which they were passionate lovers doesn''t help matters, either... As Liv fights to clear Ricky''s name, she disTrade ReviewKelley Armstrong sure knows how to spin a yarn. . . . Betrayals, Armstrong's best book yet, is the fourth novel set in the otherworldly town of Cainsville. . . . Along with the supernatural, Armstrong knows her ratiocination. -- THE GLOBE AND MAILImpossible-to-put-down. . . . Bring on the next Cainsville volume, please. -- SARAH WEINMAN[Kelley Armstrong's] dispatches from this village filled with sinister secrets are going to be keeping her readers up well into the night. -- LINWOOD BARCLAYKelley Armstrong has paranormal elements in her classic mysteries but there are no ghouls, ghosts, werewolves or fairies and that's why readers who loathe crossovers will love this series. -- Margaret Cannon, THE GLOBE AND MAIL

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Book SynopsisMurder stalks the LA art world in A COLD HEART, a page-turning and perturbing novels from No. 1 international bestselling Jonathan Kellerman, author of KILLER, MOTIVE and BREAKDOWN. ''Jonathan Kellerman has justly earned his reputation as a master of psychological thriller'' (People), and his powerful stories will appeal to all those who love John Grisham and David Baldacci.Juliet Kipper, a gifted painter, is strangled in the LA gallery where her first solo show has opened to critical acclaim, and Milo Sturgis takes on the murder investigation as a favour to an old friend. He consults Alex Delaware, who, researching parallels with other deaths, looks for artists killed when on the verge of a breakthrough or comeback. And he finds two others.The investigation points to a gruesome, sadistic pattern of death, taking Milo and Alex into the dark side of the art world, and Alex''s ex-lover Robin into terrible danger.Trade ReviewStrong insights into the quirks of human and criminal behaviour * Guardian *Filled with insight * Stephen King *Coolly intelligent * GQ *A sense of humanity and justice * Publishers Weekly *An alert eye for detail * New York Times *

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Book SynopsisIntricate plotting leads to a stunning conclusion in EVIDENCE, a masterful thriller from New York Times No. 1 bestseller Jonathan Kellerman, author of KILLER and BREAKDOWN. Recommended for fans of Michael Connelly and Harlan Coben. ''It''s always a pleasure to read Kellerman, who injects his fast-paced psychological thrillers with enough humour and authentic glimpses of LA life to leaven his often grisly themes'' (Daily Mail).Early one morning a foreman shows up at the building site of a mega-mansion. Proceeding up unfinished plank steps, he arrives at the master bedroom. There, lying on a blanket, are a man and a woman, stabbed and bludgeoned to death.Who are the lovers? Why have they chosen a construction site for their late-night tryst. Is the double murder simply a horrific example of wrong-place, wrong-time? Or were the victims stalked? And will the outrage be repeated?Alex and Milo are called in but, as they struggle to makeTrade Review'The expected unexpected twists are embedded in a tale of real texture: every character, no matter how minor is given a life of their own - and the cat-and-mouse interviews led by Sturgis as he tries to nail a suspect are nothing less than superb' * Evening Standard *'It's always a pleasure to read Kellerman, who injects his fast-paced psychological thrillers with enough humour and authentic glimpses of LA life to leaven his often grisly themes' * Daily Mail *Strong insights into the quirks of human and criminal behaviour * Guardian *Filled with insight * Stephen King *Coolly intelligent * GQ *A sense of humanity and justice * Publishers Weekly *An alert eye for detail * New York Times *

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Book SynopsisIf you go down to the woods today, you're in for a big surpriseExceptional' A.J. FinnA smart thriller' Gillian McAllisterCreepy, absorbing and unnerving' T.M. LoganKitty Marchland has always known that her family aren't like others. But when her father uproots them to a remote cottage in the woods, she realises that her parents are keeping secrets from her secrets that could unravel everything.Years later, Kitty starts to question what really happened out in the forest. When the police revisit a suspicious death, she must examine her most painful memories and this time, there's nowhere to hideA gripping and suspenseful thriller that will captivate you from first to last page. Perfect for fans of Ruth Ware and The Widow's Cabin by L.G. Davis.Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR HOLD YOUR BREATH: ‘To open B P Walter’s exceptional new thriller is to step through a cellar door: the air cools, your vision dims… and just a few steps later, you’re tiptoeing across the floor, desperate to switch on a torch — yet frightened of what the light might reveal. Attention, readers of Lucy Foley and Lisa Gardner: Hold Your Breath is your next favourite read’ A.J. Finn, author of The Woman in the Window ‘Creepy, absorbing and thoroughly unnerving’ T.M. Logan, author of The Holiday ‘A smart thriller with a difference’ Gillian McAllister ‘I was gripped by this harrowing and disturbing novel. Beautifully written’ Emma Curtis ‘Wonderfully creepy’ Fiona Cummins PRAISE FOR B P WALTER: ‘Devilishly well-plotted, crisply written – and a hell of a lot of fun. What a smashing debut!’ A.J. Finn ‘Beguiling, surprising and sometimes shocking. Cleverly crafted with characters who stay with you. A highly-polished debut’ Jane Corry ‘Day one of my holiday lost to B P Walter and his intriguing thriller A Version of the Truth. If you like Peter Swanson, this will be right up your dark, twisted alley’ John Marrs ‘A Version of the Truth is engaging and sinister in places. Walter has created wonderfully authentic characters, and the writing is superb. Highly recommended’ Elisabeth Carpenter ‘Walter's debut is an assured piece of world-building, with characters both flawed and real, and a crescendo that sweeps you up then crashes you down. Unpredictable, clever and subtly twisted. Loved it’ Helen Fields ‘A dark and sometimes disturbing debut; a compelling story with credible characters. Walter emerges as a powerful new voice in the world of thriller writing’ Diane Jeffrey

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Book SynopsisYou want to save your marriage. She wants to destroy it.Paula worries that her marriage to Tommy is hanging by a thread. She loves how safe her husband makes her feel, but lately, it seems like he’s pulling away from her, and he keeps avoiding a much-needed conversation about finally having children.When Tommy suggests a cruise getaway for the two of them, Paula is thrilled. He’s fighting for this marriage, and he’s even promised that they will talk about growing their family. It’s Paula’s dream come true. Until the couple meets beautiful Anna.From the moment Anna appears in their lives, things start to go wrong for Paula. She finds herself trapped in a sauna. Her hair is destroyed at the salon. Money goes missing from her cabin. At first, Paula thinks she’s paranoid in suspecting Anna is turning her dream holiday into a nightmare. But soon, it becomes clear that Paula may not be the only woman fighting for Tommy’s affections.How far will Anna go to get what she wants? What lines will Paula cross to protect her marriage? And whose dark past will return to destroy them first?The Life She Wants is a suspenseful psychological thriller with a twist. Perfect for fans of Catherine Ryan Howard, Ruth Ware, and Lisa Jewell.What everyone is saying about The Life She Wants:‘A FANTASTIC can I say FANTASTIC AGAIN Book!!!!! Now this is what makes me Love reading a psychological novel. Sooooo fast-paced, many twists and turns… More heart-pounding than you can imagine. LOVED, LOVED, LOVED!!! So sad it’s over.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️‘Deliciously indulgent… absolute belter of a novel!! So easy to read, I literally inhaled it! Reading it while cooking, eating, bathing until I had finished it! Then I was left with the emptiness knowing it was the end!… Just mind blowing! Gutted it’s over… Loved it!!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️‘The perfect thriller! Full of chills, thrills and everything in between this one kept me reading late into the night desperate to know how it ends! Full of fantastic twists and turns, believable characters and a plot like nothing I’ve read before!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️‘It gripped me, I couldn't stop reading!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️‘I could not get enough of this book. The author keeps you guessing until the very end… All I can say is I did not see the ending coming. If you love thrillers and books that keep you on the edge of you seat, you will LOVE this book!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️‘I really loved this book!! It had so many twists and turns. It kept me on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen next!! This was my first book by this author, and it won’t be the last!! Quick read!! Highly recommended!! You won’t be disappointed!!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️‘So glad I discovered this author, an unputdownable thriller that kept me hooked right until the end. Fantastic characters, a great plot and the twists kept me hooked. Loved it!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️‘Suspenseful, full of mystery and twists and turns that I could not predict. I am definitely going to be reading more from this author.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️‘This was a very entertaining read with comparisons to The Last Mrs Parish that I absolutely loved… This was great fun.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

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Book SynopsisA terrifying psychological thriller in which a spate of suicides could just be the work of a serial killer; featuring homicide detectives Cardinal and Delorme from the award-winning Forty Words for Sorrow'.Photographer Catherine Cardinal's fatal fall from a high building one moonlit night is ruled an act of suicide. She has a history of depression, a note is found and her psychiatrist is not surprised. But her husband, John Cardinal, won't accept this conclusion.Driven by grief and guilt, he launches his own investigation, helped by his reluctant colleagues. And when vicious notes appear, taunting him for his loss, his theory that she was murdered suddenly seems to be credible.Cardinal revisits his past, searching for a possible suspect among his previous arrests. Someone with a grudge, a person twisted enough to target his innocent wife in revenge.But could he be looking in the wrong place? The mystery deepens when he uncovers a spate of tragic suicides, leading him to investigate a sTrade ReviewPraise for ‘The Fields of Grief’: ‘It’s not easy to invent an original way to commit murder but the crime in “The Fields of Grief” is extraordinary… Blunt has turned a conventional whodunit into a fascinating psychological duel between the detective and the murderer’ Sunday Telegraph ‘An emotionally involving and intellectually challenging journey from night into day. A fine and moving novel about bereavement’ Reginald Hill Praise for Giles Blunt: ‘Intensely vivid characters, terrible crimes and a brutal deep-frozen landscape all prove beyond a reasonable doubt that cold nurtures good and evil as readily as heat…and that Giles Blunt is a really tremendous crime novelist.’ Lee Child ‘One of the finest crime novels I’ve ever read. Giles Blunt writes with uncommon grace, style and compassion and he plots like a demon. This book has it all – unforgettable characters, beautiful language, throat-constricting suspense.’ Jonathan Kellerman ‘A superior Canadian police procedural with an evocative sense of place: the frozen lakes and forests are as integral to the plot as the flawed detective…an impressive achievement.’ Guardian ‘A highly professional tour de force: excellently plotted, with fleshed-out characters and a well-portrayed interesting setting.’ Independent ‘As fine a police procedural as any written in the USA…as fresh as morning dew…never less than fascinating throughout.’ Independent on Sunday

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Book SynopsisDECEPTION is at the heart of this shockingly intriguing novel, showing that privilege can be a front for evil. New York Times No. 1 bestseller Jonathan Kellerman''s books are a must-read for fans of Harlan Coben and Michael Connelly. DECEPTION is ''all you could ask for in an LA thriller'' (Daily Mail).On a DVD found near her lifeless body, Elise Freeman chronicles a year-and-a-half-long ordeal of monstrous abuse at the hands of three sadistic tormentors. But even more shocking than the lurid details is the revelation that the offenders, like their victim, are teachers at a prestigious LA prep school. If ever homicide detective Milo Sturgis could use Dr Alex Delaware''s psychological prowess, it''s now. From the start, this case promises to be an uphill climb for truth and a down-and-dirty fight for justice. Alex and Milo must penetrate the citadel of wealth and scholarship to expose the dirty secrets and deadly sins festering amongTrade Review'Kellerman doesn't disappoint, and in his battles with the rich and powerful school authorities who are trying to cover up the crime it reminds you of Marlowe and General Sternwood's orchids in The Big Sleep. Tough to put down but with a wry side, it's all you could ask for in an LA thriller' * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisGruesome secrets from the past turn into a dark and complex current case for psychologist Alex Delaware. GUILT is a compelling and high-octane thriller from bestselling author Jonathan Kellerman, author of KILLER and BREAKDOWN, and is recommended for fans of Harlan Coben and Michael Connelly. ''Ingenious and horrifying'' (The Sunday Times). When a young couple takes possession of their dream home, they can''t wait to remodel the neglected mansion. That is until they make a gruesome discovery of a rusted metal strongbox containing two rotting leather doctor''s bags. And inside each bag, swaddled in sheets of sixty-year-old newspaper, lies a tiny human skeleton. The case hits the media, and theories abound. The most likely culprit is a mysterious woman, employed as private nurse to wealthy L.A. families during World War Two. Lieutenant Milo Sturgis consults psychologist Alex Delaware for insight into the perpetrator''s motives but the horror is juTrade Review'Sophisticated, cleverly plotted and satisfying' * Sunday Telegraph *'High-octane entertainment' * The Times *'Exceptionally exciting' * New York Times *'Ingenious and horrifying' * The Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisAlone and isolated in a snow-covered Scandinavian forest, a therapist begins to read her client's manuscript, only to discover the main character is terrifyingly familiar... You are her therapist. Kristina is a successful therapist in central Oslo. She spends her days helping clients navigate their lives with a cool professionalism that has got her to the top. She is your client. When her client Leah begs her to come to her remote cabin in the woods, Kristina refuses. But then Leah disappears and Kristina feels her control beginning to slip. So why does she know so much about you? Kristina reluctantly heads out into the wilderness to find Leah. Alone and isolated, surrounded by snow and trees, Kristina realizes she has made a huge mistake. Perfect for fans of Alex Pine, Harriet Tyce and Will Dean. What readers are saying about Cabin Fever 'Tense and twisty, this tale explores obsession and mental health' Woman's Own 'The descriptions of the forest are particularly powerful and the story spins off successfully in a variety of different directions, coming to a chilling and convincing conclusion' Daily Mail 'An utterly compelling psychological thriller – terrifying and well-crafted, with a super-tense finale up there with Stephen King's Misery' JS Monroe 'Dark and unsettling' Crime MonthlyTrade ReviewDark, intelligent books set in bleak landscapes – who doesn't love a Scandi thriller? Especially when it's from the critically acclaimed author of The Boy Next Door... Tense and twisty, this tale explores obsession and mental health' * Woman's Own *This story has all the props of a true Scandi-noir thriller... The descriptions of the forest are particularly powerful and the story spins off successfully in a variety of different directions, coming to a chilling and convincing conclusion' * Daily Mail *Dark and unsettling * Crime Monthly *An utterly compelling psychological thriller – terrifying and well-crafted, with a super-tense finale up there with Stephen King's Misery -- J.S. MonroeDarkly claustrophobic, Cabin Fever explores obsession so vividly it will leave you gasping for air -- Rachael BlokA twisty thriller in the best Scandi noir tradition * Choice Magazine *A quietly unnerving story with so many twists and surprises that by the last page, I was scarcely breathing. Dahl can spin a scary tale -- Lesley Thomson

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Book SynopsisWhat connects a massacre at a Blockbuster video store in 1999 with the murder of four teenagers fifteen years later? It's New Year's Eve of 1999 when four teenagers working late are attacked at a Blockbuster video store in New Jersey. Only one survives. Police quickly identify a suspect, the boyfriend of one of the victims, who flees and is never seen again. Fifteen years later, four more teenagers are attacked at an ice cream store in the same town, and again only one makes it out alive. In the aftermath of the latest crime, three lives intersect: the lone survivor of the Blockbuster massacre, who is forced to relive the horrors of her tragedy; the brother of the fugitive accused, who is convinced the police have the wrong suspect; and FBI agent Sarah Keller, who must delve into the secrets of both nights to uncover the truth about the Night Shift Murders... Reviews for The Night Shift: 'A terrific thriller' Peter James 'Every line counts in this cunning cat's cradle of a thriller' The Times 'This is crime fiction at its best' Lee Child 'Finlay is all set to take on big boys Linwood Barclay and Harlan Coben' The Sun 'Will grab you and not let go until the final, electrifying conclusion' Julie Clark 'An exciting, entertaining read that I couldn't put down!' Samantha Downing 'One not to miss. Highly recommended' Brendan DuBoisTrade ReviewA terrific thriller, tautly written with compelling characters. I was totally hooked -- Peter JamesWow, this is crime fiction at its best. Instantly immersive, pacy and propulsive, and full of surprises. Alex Finlay is the real deal, believe me -- Lee ChildEvery line counts in this cunning cat's cradle of a thriller. Alex Finlay has the knack of combining forward motion with powerful emotion... Now that Joseph Wambaugh appears to have retired, Finlay is a contender to fill his steel toe-capped shoes' * The Times *With twists you don't see coming and a fresh style, Finlay is all set to take on big boys Harlan Coben and Linwood Barclay. Great * The Sun *With an unforgettable cast of characters and a plot that races through twist after twist, Alex Finlay's explosive new thriller will grab you and not let go until the final, electrifying conclusion... Fans of Riley Sager and Grady Hendrix are going to LOVE this book -- Julie Clark, #1 internationally bestselling author of The FlightThe Night Shift weaves together two crimes, past and present, into a fast-paced, page-turning, slam-dunk of a thriller. An exciting, entertaining read that I couldn't put down! -- Samantha Downing, #1 internationally bestselling author of My Lovely Wife and For Your Own GoodIn his second novel, The Night Shift, Alex Finlay takes his place in the upper ranks of thriller writers. From the very first chapter, Finlay expertly grabs the reader's attention... Filled with crisp dialogue, incredible suspense and memorable characters, The Night Shift is one not to miss. Highly recommended -- Brendan DuBois, award-winning and New York Times bestselling author

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Book SynopsisTHE TOP TEN BESTSELLER'Dark, clever, terrifying' Paula HawkinsGripping and moving' Erin KellyYou won't want to eat, sleep or blink' Tammy CohenImagine your doorbell rings in the middle of the night.You open the door to the police.With them is your husband's eleven-year-old love child. A daughter you never knew he had.Her mother has been found dead in their south London flat.She has nowhere else to go.WOULD YOU TAKE HER IN?Compulsive, dark and devastating, Give Me the Child is a uniquely skilful thriller with an unforgettable twist.___What readers are saying about Give Me the Child:''Chilling and unnerving. I loved it.''''A brilliantly crafted psychological thriller full of surprises, with a breathless climax.''''A tension-filled family drama with plenty of twists and turns along the way, that will have you racing to the end.''''A brilliant suspense-thriller. I highly recommend this book.''I read this in one sitting. It''s an excellent read, chilling and well written.''''A psychologicalTrade Review‘You won’t want to eat, sleep or blink’Tammy Cohen ‘A triumph. A mesmerisingly written examination of desperation and evil’Financial Times ‘Taut and compelling’Good Housekeeping ‘Gripping and moving’Erin Kelly 'A beautifully written and very unsettling read.'Ann Cleeves ‘Hugely addictive and highly recommended’Sarah Hilary ‘Completely unputdownable’Lisa Hall ‘Utterly terrifying – it plays on every mother’s deepest fear’Annabel Kantaria ‘Among my favourite books of the year. I loved it’Mark Hill ‘Prepare to whizz through this addictive read… edge-of-your-seat stuff’The Sun ‘A stimulating, powerful, entirely captivating and deliciously entertaining read’Liz Robinson, Lovereading ‘I was totally blown away’Crime Book Junkie ‘I actually thought within the first few chapters, that I had it sussed and knew exactly who did what and why – I was wrong’A Cornish Mum ‘I was addicted’Mumsnet

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Book Synopsis· · THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER · ·________________________________'Fresh, flavorful, and utterly intoxicating' A. J. Finn, author of The Woman in the Window'It's impossible to do justice to the twists and turns ... riveting' New York Times________________________________She already has your looks. Now she wants your life...Beautiful twin sisters Iris and Summer are startlingly alike, but beneath the surface lies a darkness that sets them apart. Cynical and insecure, Iris has long been envious of open-hearted Summer's seemingly never-ending good fortune, including her perfect husband Adam.Called to Thailand to help sail the beloved family yacht to the Seychelles, Iris nurtures her own secret hopes for what might happen on the journey. But when she unexpectedly finds herself alone in the middle of the Indian Ocean, everything changes. Now is her chance to take what she's always wanted - the idyllic life she's coveted from afar. But just how far will she go to get the life she's dreamed about? And how far will she go to ensure no one discovers the truth?Filled with chilling suspense, The Girl in the Mirror is an addictive thriller about greed, lust, secrets and deadly lies.'Wildly unpredictably and expertly plotted' Los Angeles TimesTrade ReviewFerociously entertaining. A novel like a triathlon: part evil-twin thriller, part howdunit (or did-she-do-it?), part juicy family drama. Drop Knives Out and Double Indemnity into the blender, shake some Dead Calm over the froth, power it on, and you've got a cocktail like The Girl in the Mirror - fresh, flavorful, and utterly intoxicating. * A. J. Finn, author of The Woman in the Window *It's impossible to do justice to the twists and turns ... riveting * New York Times *Wildly unpredictable and expertly plotted * Los Angeles Times *A page-turner that's delightfully over-the-top, shocking, and full of twists, THE GIRL IN THE MIRROR takes sibling rivalry to the next level. A jaw-dropping debut. * Stephanie Wrobel, author of The Recovery of Rose Gold *Immensely entertaining, hugely original, highly recommended. Rose Carlyle takes the reader on a wild ride, across an ocean and into the depths of a family riven by greed, jealousy and subterfuge . . . Like sorbet for the jaded palates of hardcore thriller fans. * Chris Hammer, author of Scrublands and Silver *A chilling story of identity and what happens when a person's self-reality is voluntarily submerged with another's * New York Journal of Books *[An] assured debut... The intricate plot builds to a strong finale. Psychological thriller fans are in for a treat. * Publishers Weekly *Riveting from the first page to the last with a final mind-blowing twist that you'll never see coming! * Liv Constantine, bestselling author of The Last Mrs Parrish *Rose Carlyle's debut psychological suspense The Girl in the Mirror left me gobsmacked. With its exotic setting, incredibly drawn characters, masterfully intricate plot, and an ending I absolutely did not see coming, Carlyle doesn't just knock the ball out of the park-she sends it flying into the next universe. The Girl in the Mirror is a triumph, one of the best books I've read all year. * Karen Dionne, author of Home *Took my breath away, page after page. It has it all: a superbly taut plot. Unforgettable, haunting characters. A setting that will instantly transport you to the lush landscape of the Seychelles. And one of the best endings I've read in a very long time. Bottom line-this book is exactly what we're all craving right now: a delicious, perfect escape. * Aimee Molloy, New York Times bestselling author of The Perfect Mother *

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Book SynopsisTHE GRIPPING DI HELEN GRACE THRILLER BY THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR M. J. ARLIDGE''Nailbiting . . . full of twists and turns'' 5***** READER REVIEW''The writing grabs you and pulls you straight into an action-packed read'' 5***** READER REVIEW''Read on the edge of my seat until the end'' 5***** READER REVIEW_______A blood-red sunriseJust after 7 AM DI Helen Grace stumbles on a dead woman lying in a country road. She has been brutally shot for no apparent reason.Two hours laterAt gunpoint a shopkeeper is forced to close up by two assailants. Before the police can get inside a single gunshot rings out.A rampage of revenge?Over one long day the town of Southampton is terrorized by two young killers who appear to be killing at random.For DI Helen Grace, it''s a race against time.Uncover why they''re doing this and who''s next - or always be onTrade ReviewHelen Grace is one of the greatest heroes to come along in years * Jeffrey Deaver *The new Jo Nesbo * Judy Finnidgan *Chills to the bone * DAILY MAIL *Meticulously researched, solidly constructed * IRISH TIMES *I'm kicking myself for missing Arlidge's first six books which all hit the bestseller lists. But this blizzard of fast-moving action made me an instant fan * PETERBOROUGH EVENING TELEGRAPH *[LOVE ME NOT] should seriously come with a safety harness, because it is one hell of a ride... An extremely fast-paced, page turning thriller * Tracy Fenton, COMPULSIVE READERS *An intense and heart thumping read... This maybe the seventh book in the series but it's still a series that has plenty to offer, the plots are surprising, the characters have evolved and M J Arlidge's writing shows no signs of getting stagnant or repetitive * BOOK REVIEW CAFE *Once again Arlidge produces a great little thriller, the majority of which takes place in the space of less than twenty-four hours... if you like an occasional read-it-in-one-sitting type novel than this is for you. Highly Entertaining * SHOTS *[LOVE ME NOT] combines M.J. Arlidge's prickly protagonist Grace and his skill at creating compelling action - acquired in a 15-year career working in prime time television - to produce this fast-paced thriller about a pair of serial killers * CRIME FICTION LOVER *The author has yet again delivered a gripping, fast paced read that I for one devoured in one sitting... Helen is the UK version of James Patterson's Alex Cross series * BY THE LETTER BOOK REVIEWS *Like the others in the series it doesn't disappoint, it's a crime thriller full of adrenaline, action, gore and suspense. Arlidge's writing is succinct and snappy; it never fails to hook me in * HARRY’S BOOK CLUB *One of those books where you ignore the pile of dirty washing and the million and one other things that you have to do, just so that you can keep reading * IF ONLY I COULD READ FASTER *The pacing is fast, probably faster than in previous books even. This is driven on by Arlidge's consistent use of short, punchy chapters and sparing and yet authentic dialogue * JEN MED’s BOOK REVIEWS *Arlidge and Helen Grace never fail to disappoint. Fresh out of Holloway, and with some personal issues within the MIT team, Helen is hot on the heels of the next serial killer letting loose on Southampton. As always, I thoroughly enjoyed this instalment and it was good to be back out on the street with Helen again * THE WORLD IS A BOOK ABOUT ME *

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Book SynopsisWhen admiration becomes obsession, will it turn to murder? I''M WATCHING YOU is a brilliant thriller from bestselling Karen Rose, and part of her Chicago series.Kristen Mayhew, the Chicago Public Defender''s office star prosecutor, is no stranger to success. With success comes danger though and it''s only a matter of time before she herself becomes a victim. A secret admirer is following Kristen''s every move. He kills the criminals she herself is powerless to stop, then sends her letters offering the murders as tokens of his respect. Kristen''s life is out of control and, as the body count rises, the killer''s obsessive need for retribution will make Kristen a target, along with everyone she holds dear...Trade Review'Rose delivers the kind of high-wire suspense that keeps you riveted to the edge of your seat' * Lisa Gardner *'Don't miss this perfectly pitched chill-fest with a human edge from a rising star in the thriller market' * The Scottish Daily Record *

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Book SynopsisGory, brutal, devastating, utterly addictive and yet so finely written. This deserves to be huge and I think it will be. His best yet' Louise BeechThey were the perfect family. It was the perfect crime.The new gripping DCI Matilda Darke crime thriller about the dark secrets that lie within a perfect family. For fans of Patricia Gibney and Angela Marsons.It's the most disturbing crime scene DCI Matilda Darke has ever seenThe morning after a wedding reception at a beautiful suburban home in Sheffield, the bride's entire family are stabbed to death in a frenzied attack more violent than anything DCI Matilda Darke could have imagined.Forensics point to a burglar on the run across the country. But cracks are starting to appear in Matilda's team, someone is playing games with the evidence and the killer might be closer to home than they thoughtPraise for The Murder House:Matilda Darke is Sheffield's answer to Northumberland's Vera and Wood's stories are up there with the best. Fast-paced,Trade ReviewPraise for The Murder House: ‘Wood has created a fantastic lead character for his gritty South Yorkshire police procedurals. Matilda Darke is Sheffield’s answer to Northumberland’s Vera and Wood’s stories are up there with the best. Fast-paced, crisp writing and a thoroughly enjoyable read’ David Young Praise for Michael Wood: ‘A tense, nail-biting story with a truly twisted ending’ Katerina Diamond ‘Watch out for those twists – you won't see them coming!’ Stephen Booth ‘A gritty and atmospheric thriller with more twists and turns than a hangman's knot. I loved it’ Matt Hilton ‘Solid storytelling and great unravelling of plot. Michael Wood ups the pace as the noose tightens’ Rachel Sargeant ‘Taut, twisting and sharp as a blade, The Hangman’s Hold wrong-footed me at every, devious turn’ Chris Whitaker 'Wood hit the ground running with For Reasons Unknown, first in the DCI Matilda Darke series. In the fourth instalment, The Hangman's Hold, he picks up the pace again with a twisting plot that races to a nail-biting finish’ Chris Simms ‘Bites into you like the rough twine of a hangman’s noose and refuses to let go. Tautly plotted, brilliantly realised, this is further proof that Michael Wood is only going to get better and better. The Hangman’s Hold is going to be big…’ Neil Broadfoot ‘You can count on Michael Wood to deliver a deliciously twisted and intriguing plot, leading to a surprise ending by a likeable and very real protagonist, Matilda Darke’ Yrsa Sigurdardottir ‘She is the perfect heroine’ Elly Griffiths ‘A pitch-black concept, tightly delivered and played at exhilarating pace’ Paul Finch ‘Crackling dialogue, dark wit and an exciting ending. Recommended if you liked Happy Valley’ Mark Edwards ‘DCI Matilda Darke is going places’ James Oswald ‘A compelling, addictive read, it’s hard to put down. I really enjoyed getting to know DCI Matilda Darke. She's strong character with real depth’ Robert Bryndza

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Book SynopsisTHE GRIPPING NEW THRILLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF RICHARD & JUDY PICK THE RECOVERY OF ROSE GOLD''Deliciously dark and so very clever'' CLAIRE DOUGLAS''Slick, smart and terrifying'' 5***** READER REVIEW''Expertly paced, hugely unsettling and perfectly dark'' ASHLEY AUDRAIN''Keeps the reader guessing'' SUNDAY TIMES CRIME CLUB''Totally gripping'' 5***** READER REVIEW________Welcome to WisewoodHere are the rules:1) Only approved guests may stay2) This is your home for the next six months3) No phone, no email - no contact with family or friends4) Always follow the rules5) We expect total honesty at all times6) Conquer your fear7) No one leaves the islandSix months ago, Natalie''s sister Kit went to Wisewood, a retreat on a secluded Maine island.Today, Natalie receives a message:Would you like to come teTrade ReviewThis Might Hurt is a mesmerizing and original ride . . . Expertly paced, hugely unsettling, and perfectly dark, you'll be gripped in this clever exploration of fear and vulnerability right until the flawless ending -- ASHLEY AUDRAINA sharp and intriguing look at reinvention and self-empowerment. This Might Hurt follows three women, each confronting her own set of fears, with revelations and consequences that are unexpected and chilling, right up to the jaw-dropping finale. Dark and twisted in all the right places, I did not want to stop reading this book -- MARGARITA MONTIMOREKeeps the reader guessing * The Sunday Times Crime Club *A genius, ripped-from-the-headlines masterpiece with a cult at its center. Inventive, disturbing, and tense, This Might Hurt hypnotizes the reader, until we realize, too late, what is truly happening. The very definition of suspense, this extraordinary novel will steal your breath away. -- SAMANTHA M. BAILEY, author of Woman on the EdgeA gut wrenching, propulsive story about vulnerability and power. It was impossible to put down -- TARRYN FISHERAn immersive novel about our capacity to both love and destroy, This Might Hurt is genuinely shocking, laced with dark humor, moments of surprising tenderness, and nightmare fodder galore. I read it in 24 hours, but will be thinking about it for much longer -- LAURA HANKINThis Might Hurt has all the ingredients of a great mystery: a remote island, estranged sisters, some whopping secrets and a cult to boot. In the deft hands of sophomore author Stephanie Wrobel, these ingredients mix together to give us a novel that's fun, creepy and incredibly fast-paced. Wrobel is such an observant and clever writer; It's quite the trick to execute plot twists so perfectly that the reader at once doesn't see them coming but then can't believe they didn't catch on. A ridiculously wry and absorbing thriller -- AMY STUARTDark, hypnotic, and mesmerizing, This Might Hurt is a masterwork in family dynamics and the ties that bind--along with the ones that tear us apart. Prepare to be unsettled in the best possible way -- LAURIE ELIZABETH FLYNN, bestselling author of The Girls Are All So Nice HereI don't know if blood is thicker than water, but I know that my blood ran cold at several points reading this book. Filled with menace, this was a gripping and compulsive read from first page to last. I thought I'd never get off that island! -- LIZ NUGENT, bestselling author of Little CrueltiesA riveting exploration of sisterhood, suffering, and secrecy. With its unforgettable characters, spectacular setting, and intricate plot, This Might Hurt will take you on a journey to the heart of fear. -- ROSE CARLYLEA tonic for readers of thrillers * MAIL ONLINE *Original, sinister and compelling, this was a great read * PRIMA *Deliciously dark and so very clever, This Might Hurt is a tense, unsettling and twisty read. I was gripped from beginning to end. I felt like I was on the island with them! A brilliant, heart-thumping and compulsive thriller. -- CLAIRE DOUGLASI loved This Might Hurt! I adore novels set within cults, and the inclusion of the magician element was completely engaging. Stephanie has woven a complex, fascinating novel exploring such an intriguing world. I was hooked from page 1 -- MELANIE GOLDINGSophisticated, tantalising and chilling, This Might Hurt is a masterful exploration of manipulation and deceit. Wrobel has a knack for conjuring worlds and characters that stay with you long after the final page -- ROBIN MORGAN-BENTLEYPraise for The Recovery of Rose Gold * - *Sensationally good - two complex characters power the story like a nuclear reaction, and won't let you forget them. Wrobel is one to watch * Lee Child *It's rare for something genuinely fresh to come along in this genre, but this book has it all - a killer premise, twisty plotting, crisp writing and compelling characters. Dazzling, dark and utterly delicious * J. P. Delaney *A rivetingly nasty psychological duel * Sunday Times *Pacy and vivid, this is a delicate, merciless probing of a topic as unsettling as it is intriguing * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisThey thought it was a simple flight home. The pilot had other plansA moment of calmHeading home after a conference, the senior leadership of a global corporation relax on their private jet ahead of their Christmas break.A flash of fearBut their peace is shattered when they realise their jet isn't taking them home. Instead, it's heading eastout over the Atlantic Ocean.A journey of terrorAnd things go from bad to worse when their pilot tells them she is going to crash into the ocean if one of them doesn't confess to murderWhat readers are saying about Final CallHighly recommend if you want a fast moving gripping read' ?????This book is made for binging and it kept me up reading way past my bed time' ?????Very addictive, I whizzed through reading this' ?????Kept me on the edge of my seat the whole story' ?????So many twists and turns' ?????It tugged at your heart string at every turn' ?????This story kept me guessing right up until the big reveal' ?????Kept me reading for hours' ?????ThisTrade ReviewPraise for Alex Lake: ‘Relentlessly fast paced, a compelling plot and anxiety inducing finale. A cracking read’ John Marrs, bestselling author of The One ‘Opens with a nightmare scenario and races to a gripping, horribly tense ending – I think I actually stopped breathing several times. Loved it! Jackie Kabler, author of The Perfect Couple 'With an unrelenting sense of urgency, this brilliant book will get under your skin. Great hook, fast-paced, fully engrossing. Don't miss out – read it now!' Sam Carrington, author of The Missing Wife ‘This is creepy storytelling of the highest order: spine-chilling and difficult to put down’ Daily Mail ‘A superb read for suspense fans, this taut thriller will have you racing for the finish’ Heat ‘A gripping page turner’ Closer ‘An expert at crafting chilling scenes that will instantly capture a reader’s imagination, Alex Lake’s latest release is no exception…The emotional rawness will take you to dark depths, but the journey towards that last flicker of hope is one you can’t pull back from’ Woman & Home ‘Dark psychological thriller’ The i ‘Evocative writing and emotional rawness’ Woman’s Weekly ‘A lip-smackingly twisted tale’ Heat ‘A tense and twisty domestic noir that oozes with intrigue. Perfect for devouring in one sitting’ Woman & Home ‘A thoroughly entertaining, gripping read’ Cass Green, bestselling author of In a Cottage In a Wood ‘The very definition of a page-turner…a fast-paced, thrilling race to the end’ Sam Carrington ‘You’ll find it hard to fall asleep when the lights go out’ Evening Standard ‘A fast-paced and highly suspenseful read that will leave readers looking over their shoulders’ RT Book Reviews ‘A nail-biting psychological thriller … maintains high suspense to the very end’ Publishers Weekly ‘Superbly crafted…will keep you up all night’ Liz Loves Books ‘One of the best psychological thrillers I have read this year’ Rachel’s Random Reads

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Book SynopsisThree women. One accident. Who's to blame?The lonely doctorImogen has always wanted to be a doctor, but the pressure of her job is slowly cracking her fragile mental state, and her infatuation with an old flame is twisting into something darker.The kind teacherZoe's job is going well and she is blissfully in love with her new boyfriend - but his old friend, Imogen, still seems to be obsessed with him . . .The single mumGrace has her hands full as a vet and a harried mother to a recovering anorexic teenager. And when circumstances force her daughter to change school, Grace's long-hidden secrets are threatened with exposure.All it takes is one fateful accident to change all their lives forever.'Katie's done it again: an escalating sense of foreboding that drew me in from page one and never let me go' FIONA McINTOSHPraise for Katie McMahon's critically acclaimed debut novel, The Mistake:'Fresh, funny and heartfelt . . . I didn't want it to end' LIANE MORIARTY'Brilliantly drawn characters, witty asides . . . McMahon writes like a dream' ASIA MACKAY'A firecracker of a book, rich in humour, warmth and insight' JACLYN MORIARTY

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Book SynopsisIn the second book in the Detective Harriet Foster thriller series, author Tracy Clark weaves a twisted journey into the underbelly of Chicago as Harriet and her team work to unmask a serial killer stalking the city’s aldermen. The Chicago PD is on high alert when two city aldermen are found dead: one by apparent suicide, one brutally stabbed in his office, and both with thirty dimes left on their bodies—a betrayer’s payment. With no other clues, the question is, Who else has a debt to pay? Detective Harriet Foster is on the case before the killer can strike again. But even with the help of her partner, Detective Vera Li, and the rest of their team, Harriet has little to go on and a lot at risk. There’s no telling who the killer’s next target is or how many will come next. To stop another murder, Harriet and her officers will have to examine what the victims had going on behind the scenes to determine who could be tangled up in this web of betrayal…and who could be out for revenge.Trade Review“Another worm’s-eye view of the city…marinated in savory civic misdeeds.” —Kirkus Reviews “Clark’s second Detective Harriet Foster title (after Hide) provides a compelling plot as well as significant character growth…The lead detectives are new to each other and building trust, and readers will become invested in the fragile bond they currently have, as well as the mystery surrounding Foster and her former partner.” —Library Journal (starred review)

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