Psychological thriller

Book SynopsisIdeal for fans of Michael Connelly and Karin Slaughter, DEVIL''S WALTZ is a harrowing case for psychologist Alex Delaware and he must summon up every bit of his knowledge and skill to solve it. A riveting read from Jonathan Kellerman, bestselling author of KILLER AND BREAKDOWN, exhibiting ''strong insights into the quirks of human and criminal behaviour'' (Guardian).It''s a living hell . . .Twenty-one-month-old Cassie Jones has spent most of her short life in and out of Paediatrics Hospital. Cassie is persistently, seriously ill and when no amount of testing can identify the cause, her doctor is lead to a disturbing diagnosis - Cassie''s mother could be making her daughter deliberately sick.Child psychologist Alex Delaware is brought in to make an independent assessment of the Jones family. But Alex''s attempts to find the answers and save a young girl''s life will reveal a terrifying circle of corruption, abuse and murderous hatred.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 SynopsisThey tried to escape him, but he wouldn't let them: DON'T TELL is a gripping thriller in the Chicago series by the Sunday Times bestseller Karen Rose.Trade Review'Intense, complex, and unforgettable' * James Patterson *'The new girl on the block in terms of exhilarating, full-throttle writers' * News of the World *

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Book SynopsisA killer is branding his victims with numbers. How many will he kill before he''s stopped? YOU BELONG TO ME is a fantastic thriller from bestselling author Karen Rose, and the first novel in her Baltimore series. When forensic pathologist Lucy Trask stumbles across a mutilated body in her local Baltimore park, its face unrecognisable, her sole concern is that it might be her old school teacher Mr Pugh. But the victim is actually another man from her past. Who killed him and why he was left for Lucy to find is unclear but what appears to be a number 1 burned into his back indicates that this corpse won''t be the killer''s last victim. When a second branded body is discovered, Detective JD Fitzpatrick and Lucy are forced to ask themselves how many more lives are at risk. Can they solve the killer''s gruesome puzzle before his thirst for revenge is complete?Trade Review'Page-turning' * Sunday Express *'An engrossing read which fans of crime thrillers will love' * News of the World *

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Book SynopsisHer ex-partner''s actions have put her in path of a killer. Can she survive? WATCH YOUR BACK is a pulse-pounding thriller, part of the Baltimore series, from bestselling author Karen Rose. ''Intense, complex and unforgettable'' James Patterson. Stevie Mazzetti knew she would never get over the murder of her husband and son. But with their killer behind bars she was able to move on with her life, if only for her daughter''s sake. Now, eight years later, the Baltimore detective always fights for the victims she meets and when she learns that her ex-partner may have miscarried justice, Stevie''s determined to right the wrong even if it means putting herself in danger. Clay Maynard has always wanted Stevie and he believes that protecting her may give him the chance to keep her in his life forever. With a vicious psychopath on Stevie''s tail can they stay alive long enough to find the happiness they deserve?Trade Review'Intense, complex and unforgettable' * James Patterson *Fast and furious * Sun *

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Book SynopsisA lie will save one family. The truth will destroy another.Which would you choose?The emotional page-turner that will have you hooked, for fans of Susan Lewis and Amanda ProwseI don't know how to tell you what I did.Would you read a letter never meant to be opened? Would you want to know secrets never meant to be told? Or should a woman''s mistakes stay buried?An unfinished letter was hidden amongst Tara and Emerson's best friend's things after her suicide. Noelle was the woman they entrusted to deliver their precious babies into the world, a beloved friend.Her suicide shocked them both. But her legacy could destroy them. For her letter reveals a terrible secret that challenges everything they thought they knew. Taking them on a journey that will irrevocably change their own lives and the life of a desperate stranger forever.Praise for Diane ChamberlainFans of Jodi Picoult will delight in this finely tuned family drama, with beautifully drawn characters and a string of twists that wiTrade Review"So full of unexpected twists you'll find yourself wanting to finish it in one sitting. Fans of Jodi Picoult's style will love how Diane Chamberlain writes." (Candis) "Diane Chamberlain is the Southern Jodi Picoult." (New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe).

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Book SynopsisSpine-chilling and sharp, Anne Heltzel's Just Like Mother is a modern gothic from a fresh new voice in horror....Trade Review'Chilling... Maeve begins to see that only by confronting the secrets of her own eerie past will she avoid an even eerier future. Recommended for fans of creepy' * Daily Mail *Just Like Mother examines the internalised misogyny that influences women to force expectations of motherhood onto each other * DAZED (7 horror books to sink your teeth into this Halloween) *Heltzel's novel bursts onto the scene with all the power and gore of a home birth. With unforgettable characters and details that will haunt your dreams, Just Like Mother is set to be one of the year's most talked about books. I tore through this urgent, timely, and deeply disturbing tale....and I'll think of it every time I field an uncomfortable question about my own childless status -- Andrea Bartz, New York Times bestselling authorA fierce, frightening novel that examines autonomy, motherhood, and the dark side of feminine power with savage precision. Just Like Mother is a total thrill ride. Buckle up and be warned - there's no calling for Mommy -- Rachel Harrison, author of The Return and CackleThis pacy, spooky thriller has some truly disturbing moments, and delivers a timely message about motherhood and women's rights over their bodies * The Bookseller (Editor's Choice) *

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Book SynopsisBlake Crouch is a bestselling novelist and screenwriter. His novels include the New York Times bestseller Dark Matter, and the international bestselling Wayward Pines trilogy, which was adapted into a television series for FOX. Crouch also co-created the TNT show Good Behavior, based on his Letty Dobesh novellas. He lives in Colorado.Trade ReviewAbandon is terrific . . . A great storyteller hitting his stride. -- Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher seriesBrilliant . . . the surprises begin early and continue until the very last page. But Abandon is not merely an exciting thriller with a terrific plot and gangbuster ending; the writing here sings; the characters live; and the universal themes of greed and evil resonate long after the final sentence. -- John Lescroart, author of The Missing PieceWritten with the breathless grace of a Western sunset, Abandon is more than a nonstop thriller - it’s a riveting morality tale that will haunt you well past the final pages. Evocative, impassioned, and damn near impossible to put down. -- Marcus Sakey, author of The Brilliance Trilogy

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Book SynopsisAnn Cleeves is the author of more than thirty-five critically acclaimed novels, and in 2017 was awarded the highest accolade in crime writing, the CWA Diamond Dagger. She is the creator of popular detectives Vera Stanhope, Jimmy Perez and Matthew Venn, who can be found on television in ITV's Vera, BBC One's Shetland and ITV's The Long Call respectively. The TV series and the books they are based on have become international sensations, capturing the minds of millions worldwide.Ann worked as a probation officer, bird observatory cook and auxiliary coastguard before she started writing. She is a member of Murder Squad', working with other British northern writers to promote crime fiction. Ann also spends her time advocating for reading to improve health and wellbeing and supporting access to books. In 2021 her Reading for Wellbeing project launched with local authorities across the North East. She lives in North Tyneside where the Vera books are set.Trade ReviewCleeves again excels in her sense of place in this cleverly plotted psychological thriller * The Times *A suspenseful crime story that puts Ms Cleeves in the Rendell class * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisTell No Lies is the outstanding new thriller from Gregg Hurwitz.NO CHOICEDaniel Brasher is leaving behind his job as a probation counsellor working with hardened criminals to spend more time with his wife, now well again after serious illness. However, nothing is ever that simple . . .NO TIMEWhen he finds a scrawled message in the post at work - ''admit what you''ve done or you will bleed for it. You have ''til midnite'' - he is horrified but relieved to discover it''s not addressed to him. Then he learns that the intended victim is already dead.NO ESCAPEMore death threats signal a series of gruesome, seemingly inexplicable murders. Until a note is addressed to Daniel himself. And with the clock ticking he must discover who wants him dead. And why. Or become the next victim . . .Perfect for fans of Harlen Coben and Linwood Barclay, Tell No Lies is Gregg Hurwitz''s best thriller yet, guaranteed to keep readers uTrade ReviewOutstanding in every way -- Lee ChildPure nail-biting stay-up-all-night suspense -- Harlan CobenTough, well-written, and memorable as hell -- James PattersonLeaves your nerves jangled and your braincells melted -- David BaldacciThriller writing at its best -- Tess GerritsenSo fast it should come with an airbag -- Linwood BarclayGripping -- Michael ConnellyA quantum leap forward in suspense -- Dennis LehaneSimply brilliant . . . infinitely more than a thriller, yet thrilling to the last page . . . An unforgettable read -- Anne Rice

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Book SynopsisRunner is an outstanding high-concept thriller that grips and entertains like your favourite Hollywood action movie - fans of Lee Child, Simon Toyne and Dan Brown, will love this rollercoaster of a thriller. ''Patrick Lee is a huge talent and Runner is his best book yet - breathless, involving, smart, and completely convincing'' LEE CHILD Sam Dryden was done being a hero. But when, acting on instinct, he hides a terrified young girl from a group of well-armed pursuers, his fate is sealed. Eleven-year-old Rachel can''t remember much, but she knows she was imprisoned by men trying to kill her. And that she is important to them. In Dryden, though, Rachel has found the perfect protector - an ex-soldier, well versed in secrets and driven to do what''s right. But hunted and on the run, it''s only as Rachel''s memory returns that he begins to realise the scale of the dangers they face. And thenTrade ReviewPatrick Lee is a huge talent and Runner is his best book yet - breathless, involving, smart, and completely convincing -- Lee ChildPure adrenaline rush . . . an action-packed novel brimming with complex characters as well as genuine heart. Not to be missed -- Lisa GardnerAn amazing, high speed, hi-octane novel than moves faster than most people can read. Rarely is a story both plot driven and character driven, but Runner does this and more. -- Nelson DeMilleI'm going to sue Patrick Lee for giving me whiplash: that's how furiously paced this book is. A terrific cast of characters, unrelenting action - strap in and enjoy the ride -- Jesse Kellerman

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Book SynopsisThe chilling, gripping thriller from the author of the stunning Richard and Judy Book Club bestseller Daughter''It''s our son, Sam . . . someone took him. Please help us''Emma hoped that she and her family would return from their year abroad closer, with memories to last a lifetime.Instead, they returned minus one child.A year on, Emma is haunted by their son''s disappearance, and feels further than ever from her husband.Is their child still out there somewhere?Will the mystery about what happened that night ever be unravelled?And, if the truth does come to light, will Emma''s family be healed - or wrenched even further apart?Trade ReviewA dark twisty tale * Heat *Gripping tale * Telegraph, Pick of the Week *A gripping read about a family whose hopeful adventure turns into a nightmare * You Magazine *Suspenseful, brooding, and with touches of witchcraft - it makes for a perfect blend of horror and thriller * Sunday Mirror *Shemilt specialises in the fictionalisation of parental nightmares . . . well written, taut and tense -- Wendy Holden * Daily Mail *I enjoyed this book from the first page . . . this book comes with a very enthusiastic recommendation . . . The story is all encompassing and I felt itchy with anticipation as I savoured every page * The Book Bag *The parent's despair is so brilliantly written, you feel every stab of grief. The thrilling ending does not disappoint. A must-read! * Woman Magazine *Praise for Daughter * - *Utterly gripping. A tautly coiled spring of suspicion and suspense which builds to a devastating ending * Mail On Sunday *Taut and thought-provoking * Sunday Mirror *

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Book Synopsis__________HE THOUGHT HE CAUGHT THE KILLER, BUT THEN THE KILLING DIDN''T STOPJaap Rykel is on the brink, his dark past driving him to breaking point and ending his police career. Visiting the station one last time, he stumbles across an investigation into a violent murder.A murder where the details exactly match a case he solved years earlier.But that killer was caught - and is still in prison.Is there a copycat killer on the loose, playing games with Rykel''s fragile mind? Or did he get it wrong, and send an innocent man to prison?This might be his last chance to make things right, or it could be the blow that finally takes him over the edge . . ._________''Twisting, stylish and breathlessly paced. I struggled to put it down for a second'' Chris Whitaker, author of the award-winning Tall Oaks''A gripping page-turner . . . Highly recommended'' Craig Robertson, author Trade ReviewUnflinching but also surprisingly funny, you keep turning the pages to find out what is the bigger threat to Rykel: the murderer or his own inner demons -- Anja de JagerTerrifying and twisty, Jake Woodhouse's gripping, effortlessly vivid prose makes this intelligent, brilliantly plotted thriller one you will not be able to put down -- Sam Blake, Irish Times No.1 Bestselling Author of Little BonesThis might be Jake Woodhouse's best yet. His Jaap Rykel series good from strength to strength and The Copycat embodies everything that's good about the Rykel books. Yes, it's a gripping page-turner but it also has a lot to say on important social messages, brilliantly managing to do so without slowing the pace for a second. Highly recommended. -- Craig RobertsonTwisting, stylish and breathlessly paced. I struggled to put it down for a second -- Chris Whitaker, CWA Dagger-winning author of Tall OaksUtterly enthralling . . . looks set to be one of the key sequences in modern crime fiction -- Barry Forshaw * Crimetime *A strong sense of place is matched by a capacity for storytelling that keeps the plot accelerating * Daily Mail *This gripping detective novel will thrill fans of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo and bears comparison to Fatherland ... Utterly unputdownable * Sun *

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Book Synopsis**AS SEEN ON NETFLIX**A major BBC drama adapted for the screen by the team behind VIGIL, starring BAFTA-nominated Samuel Adewunmi''A daring concept executed to perfection'' LEE CHILD________Only one question matters: did he do it?''Superb character-driven fiction. Masterful'' Guardian A young man stands accused of murder. The evidence is overwhelming. But at his trial, this man tells an extraordinary story. It is about the woman he loves, who got into trouble. It''s about how he risked everything to save her. He swears he''s innocent. But in the end, all that matters is this: do you believe him? ''Startlingly original, utterly compelling'' Daily Mail________***A Radio 2 Book Club pick and the Telegraph''s Best Crime Novels of the Year***''Searing and heart-breaking, genre-bending . . . triumphantly Trade ReviewA bold and original courtroom drama, You Don't Know Me heralds the arrival of a thrilling new voice in crime fiction * Tim Weaver, Sunday Times bestselling author of the David Raker series *You'll never guess the ending * The Sun *It's the voice that does it: edgy, conflicted, desperately urgent. A startlingly confident and deft debutYou've never read anything quite like this * Financial Times *The defendant's narrative is beguiling, philosophical, vulnerable * Sunday Express *An eye-opening, slick and compulsive thriller with an important message and unique writing * Kidulthood and Adulthood *Timely, tense and original... Written with gritty authenticity, this is compelling and important * Heat *Timely, tense and original . . . Written with gritty authenticity, this is compelling and important * Heat *A daring concept executed to perfection, a hypnotic and authentic voice, and questions for us to answer as readers and peopleA searing, heart-breaking, genre-bending crime novel that triumphantly reconfigures the traditional whodunnit into something remarkable * RUTH WARE *You Don't Know Me is a brave debut by a barrister . . . an impressively original courtroom drama * The Times *A startlingly original courtroom drama . . . perfectly executed, gripping the reader from the first sentence with the defendant's unique voice and not letting go until a surprising twist at the end. Mahmood is most definitely one to watch * * * * * * Daily Express *

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Book Synopsis''A fast-paced tale of sex, lies and murder'' StylistWhat if you could take the life you''d always wanted?Alvie has always been in the shadow of her glamorous sister Beth.So when she''s invited to her identical twin''s luxurious Sicilian villa, Alvie accepts.Who wouldn''t want seven days in the sun?With Beth''s hot husband, the cute baby, the fast car and of course, the money.The thing is it''s all too good to let go . . . and her sister Beth isn''t the golden girl she appears.It''s Alvie''s chance to steal the life that she deserves.If she can get away with it.''The must-have beach read'' Telegraph''Sizzlingly glamorous'' Guardian________________Can''t get enough of Alvie? Why not read her next book, Bad?Trade ReviewSizzlingly glamorous * Guardian *This summer's raciest read . . . The must-have beach read for millennials this summer * Telegraph *A summer read to make you hotter than the weather outside . . . you'd be mad not to find room for this in your case * Sun *A fast-paced tale of sex, lies and murder . . . Sex and the City dialled up several notches * Stylist *The white-hot debut * Glamour *Gone Girl plus . . . Esposito has added a dollop of Bridget Jones to the mix * Telegraph *So begins this caper that has Alvina up to her neck in designer labels, hot sex and trouble . . . outrageous - it kept me reading * Daily Mail *I just read Mad in one go. I bloody LOVED it. Like Gone Girl, if Amy Schumer had written it. SUCH fun -- Bryony Gordon * bestselling author of Mad Girl *One of the most compelling and hilarious characters we've come across in a long time. Warning: this brilliant and dark book is not for the faint-hearted * New Magazine *Like The Devil Wears Prada - fast-paced, but funnier and more readable * Independent, 10 Best Debut Novels by Women Authors *She's an evil hot mess is what she is, and I kinda like it! -- Sarah Knight * bestselling author of The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k *Allergic to chick lit? Meet Alvie Knightly . . . Insane as its title promises * Mail on Sunday *Raunchy, fun * Guardian *Trust us when we say that you won't ever have encountered a character quite like Alvie Knightly - the often-drunk, sex-mad, always-sassy heroine . . . A brilliantly bonkers read * Heat *If you loved [Paula Hawkins'] Into the Water, try Mad * Red *Pure, unadulterated entertainment. There is nothing Chloé Esposito's Alvie won't do. Strap in for a fun, fast and fresh read -- Ali Land * author of Sunday Times bestseller Good Me Bad Me *Chloe Esposito introduces a compelling and uncensored antiheroine * US Weekly *Using Sicily as a backdrop with its gorgeous architecture, villas and sexy men, Esposito pens an unforgettable summer debut headed by a no-holds-barred protagonist * Library Journal *Mad is deliciously over-the-top, with a protagonist you'll never forget and an ending that promises more chaos to come * Bookpage *Chloe [has] a fantastic natural vibrancy and humour in her work -- Richard Skinner, Director of Fiction at the Faber AcademyWhat readers are saying about Mad * - *100% MAD about this book * NetGalley Reviewer *A page-turner, compelling and delightfully crazy. I can't wait for books two and three * NetGalley Reviewer *Chloé Esposito has broken the mould. The unconventional heroine and plot breaks so many conventions leading to an enjoyable, fast-paced read, which manages to be well-written and funny. It is perfect for the beach or a long journey * NetGalley Reviewer *Absolutely loved this book, a real page turner and I didn't want to come to the end * NetGalley Reviewer *Whoa! Yeah I started my review like that . . . but that's what this book is whoooaaa! it truly is M.A.D. . . . Mental Addictive * NetGalley Reviewer *Insane for all the right reasons - once you meet Alvie Knightly you won't want to turn your back on her, no way! * NetGalley Reviewer *This novel cracks along with frenetic, addictive style, beautifully descriptive in hot and heavy fashion . . . highly recommended * NetGalley Reviewer *Mad is certainly mad! I was hooked on our hero, Alvie * NetGalley Reviewer *

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Book SynopsisThe sharp, smart and outrageously funny finale in the Alvie Knightly trilogy''Trust us when we say that you won''t ever have encountered a character quite like Alvie Knightly'' HEAT Once, serial killer Alvie Knightly was living the dream.Unlimited cash. An Italian getaway. A hot new boyfriend . . .How the mighty fall.One year - and one very unfortunate incident - later, Alvie is homeless, surviving on meal deals, and counting her dwindling pennies.It''s time for one last hit, and if anyone can pull it off - in six-inch heels - it''s Alvie.But if she''s to succeed in her mission to avenge her ex, win back her money and secure her future, she''ll have to face her most terrifying enemy yet . . .Her past.Readers are LOVING Dangerous to Know: ''Every bone in my body is shaking. A masterful thriller'' 5***** ReadTrade ReviewEvery bit as darkly delicious as you might hope . . . Glamour, murder, oodles of humour and revenge with a capital R * Herald *Praise for Mad and Bad * - *Sizzlingly glamorous * Guardian *The must-have beach read this summer * Telegraph *A fast-paced tale of sex, lies and murder . . . Sex and the City dialled up several notches * Stylist *A summer read to make you hotter than the weather outside . . . you'd be mad not to find room for this in your case * Sun *One of the most compelling and hilarious characters we've come across in a long time. Warning: this brilliant and dark book is not for the faint-hearted * New Magazine *White-hot * Glamour *This caper has Alvina up to her neck in designer labels, hot sex and trouble . . . outrageous * Daily Mail *I just read Mad in one go. I bloody LOVED it. Like Gone Girl, if Amy Schumer had written it. SUCH fun * bestselling author of Mad Girl *Allergic to chick lit? Meet Alvie Knightly . . . Insane as its title promises * Mail on Sunday *Raunchy, fun * Guardian *Trust us when we say that you won't ever have encountered a character quite like Alvie Knightly . . . A brilliantly bonkers read * Heat *Like The Devil Wears Prada - fast-paced, but funnier and more readable * Independent *If you loved Paula Hawkins's Into the Water, try Mad * Red *She's an evil hot mess is what she is, and I kinda like it! * bestselling author of The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k *Pure, unadulterated entertainment. There is nothing Chloé Esposito's Alvie won't do. Strap in for a fun, fast and fresh read * bestselling author of Good Me Bad Me *A compelling and uncensored antiheroine * US Weekly *An unforgettable summer debut * Library Journal *Deliciously over-the-top, with a protagonist you'll never forget * Bookpage *

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Book SynopsisTHE CHILLING NEW PSYCHOLOGICAL SUSPENSE FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER HELEN CALLAGHAN. ''An enthralling and compelling page-turner with twists that kept me guessing'' Claire Douglas Local girls are going missing.And the secrets lie close to home...__________ Following their father''s death, Cass and her sister Sid will do whatever it takes to keep their family''s dive school afloat.It used to be the go-to destination in Cornwall for those keen to explore the ocean''s hidden depths. But when Cass returns from a long trip, she''s shocked to discover how bad things have become.The business is in decline. Sid''s new boyfriend has far too much control over the accounts - and her sister.Then, Cass discovers a body in the water. And as more girls go missing, she wonders just how far someone will go to keep their secrets buried... __________ Praise for Helen Callaghan:''TotTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR HELEN CALLAGHAN -- :I read it in almost one sitting. Such a wonderfully evocative setting...it's totally compulsive -- Sabine DurrantA masterclass in tension, coupled with the most atmospheric of settings * Woman's Weekly *A gripping, atmsopheric and dark thriller * Sun *Riveting * Sunday Times *Enthralling. The writing is brilliantly shocking -- Claire Douglas

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Book SynopsisTHE GRIPPING AND TWISTY THRILLER FROM MILLION COPY BESTSELLER P. J. TRACY A violent murder. An ice-cold killer . . . On a bitterly cold winter night, Kelly Ramage leaves her suburban home, telling her husband she''s going to meet a friend. But she never comes back. When her body is discovered, murdered in what seems to be a sex game gone horribly wrong, Detectives Gino and Magozzi take the case, expecting to find a flirtatious trail leading straight to the killer. However, Kelly''s sinister lover has done a disturbingly good job of hiding his identity. This isn''t his first victim. And she won''t be the last . . . __________ Praise for P. J. Tracy ''Outrageously suspenseful'' Harlan Coben ''A powerful thriller and an ingenious plot'' Observer ''A thrilling page-turner with a nail-biting finish'' Sunday TeleTrade ReviewIntense and fast paced...[Ice Cold Heart] includes the best elements for crime fiction readers: an intricate plot weaving multiple story lines * Library Journal *

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Book SynopsisA HUSBAND. A LIAR. A KILLER . . . The gripping new thriller from the Sunday Times bestseller''Utterly gripping and unpredictable'' 5***** Reader Review''Suspenseful and compulsive with twists galore'' 5***** Reader Review''You won''t be able to put it down'' 5***** Reader Review''Absolutely brilliant'' Claire Douglas, bestselling author of The Couple at No 9_______Louise wakes up. Her head aches, her mouth is dry, her memory''s fuzzy. But she knows she''s done something bad.She rolls over towards her husband, Niall.But it''s not Niall lying beside her. In fact, she''s never seen this man before.And he''s not breathing . . ._______''Full of corkscrew twists'' Daily Mail''Brilliantly done'' Harriet Tyce''Gripped me from the first page'' Erin Kelly''Fast-paced but never rushed, with clues and twists to Trade ReviewSupremely readable. Gripped me from the first page and kept me turning the pages long into the night. Gytha Lodge is a consummate storyteller -- Erin Kelly, bestselling author of He Said / She SaidGytha Lodge handles a complicated and compelling plot with effortless skill. Lie Beside Me is fast-paced but never rushed, with clues and twists to keep you absolutely hooked from the first page to the last. I can't wait for her next book -- Jane Casey, bestselling author of The Cutting PlaceClever, pacy, well-written and utterly gripping, Lie Beside Me is one of my favourite books so far this year. -- CL TaylorThe latest instalment of the Jonah Sheen series, Lie Beside Me is the best yet. It moves at a cracking pace from the high concept opening to its tightly plotted finale, while deepening the characterisation and the world so well created in the first two of the series. I stayed up till 2am to finish it - brilliantly done. -- Harriet Tyce, bestselling author of Blood OrangeA killer premise, razor-sharp writing, and twists to die for, what more could you possibly want? Gytha Lodge is a brilliant storyteller, and Lie Beside Me is easily her best yet. I hope this series never ends -- Chris Whitaker, bestselling author of We Begin At The EndA gripping, twisted, edge-of-your-seat thriller * Sun *Such an ingenious concept and what an opening! I was gripped from that very first shocking page. An intelligent, twisty and compulsive thriller. This is the first from the Sheens series I have read but I loved the story, and the characters so much I'm going to definitely read the others. Absolutely brilliant -- Claire Douglas, bestselling author of Local Girl MissingSecrets and self-sabotage abound in this gripping psychological thriller * Guardian *Full of corkscrew twists and subtle turns, this third novel confirms Lodge as a gifted writer * Daily Mail *This is a brilliant page-turner that will keep you mesmerised until the very last page * WI Life *A snappy read that will delight thriller lovers * Prima *I absolutely raced through this. Lots of writers dream up high concept openings and then have no idea where to take them but Gytha delivers in spades and keeps you guessing until the final pages -- Trevor Wood, CWA Dagger-winning author of The Man on the StreetI loved Watching from the Dark, and Lie Beside Me didn't disappoint as the next in the series. It's another gripping page-turner, where Lodge sucks us in with a nightmarish opening chapter and then keeps us guessing right until the end -- Emily Koch, bestselling author of If I Die Before I WakeIt drags you in with a brilliant hook and terrific characters which won't let you go until you've finished. It will keep you guessing right until the end. HIGHLY recommended -- Neil LancasterTense and twisty from the start, exploring the darker side of friendship and trying to put together clues from a forgotten night... I woke up early just to finish it! -- Rachael BlokJust as compelling as you'd expect from this masterful plotter . . . From that explosive opening, this pacy and intricately-woven thriller continues at speed * Cambridge Edition *Lie Beside Me is perfectly paced with plenty of twists and turns to keep readers hooked, from an opening that packs a real punch, all the way through to the satisfying ending. Beautifully written with a cast of characters who keep you questioning everything you think you've worked out. I loved it -- Amanda JenningsAn absolute belter of a read. Thoroughly absorbing and impossible to put down. Highly recommended for crime fiction fans -- Olivia KiernanAn edgy multi-layered mystery with an unforgettable opening and one suspect after another. The goings on in the detectives' private lives were just as fascinating as the main story. The characters were so well-rounded they felt real. I didn't want this story to end. -- Allie Reynolds, author of ShiverThe shocking opening hooked me in and the twists and turns kept me furiously turning the pages, desperate to know how the story would unfold. Lie Beside Me is a clever and compelling thriller, with a fantastic cast of characters you'll want to spend time with. I loved it -- Lisa Gray, bestselling author of Thin AirSuperbly plotted and and relentlessly pacy, Lie Beside Me is hands-down her best yet. From its grab-you-by-the-throat opening to its truly shocking conclusion, Lie Beside Me will have you second-guessing everyone and everything. This really is a series going from strength to strength -- Caz Frear, Richard and Judy bestselling author of Sweet Little LiesThrilling * My Weekly *Praise for Gytha Lodge -- :A novel that literally makes you hold your breath then gasp out loud -- Val McDermidAn excellent detective novel. The opening scene is superb, and sets up the story beautifully. Gripping, multi-layered and fresh. Terrific -- Will Dean * author of Dark Pines *An absolute gem - I was hooked from the first page -- Jo Jakeman * author of Sticks and Stones *

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Book SynopsisDISCOVER 2021''S MOST UNPUTDOWNABLE DEBUT THRILLER . . . ''I''ll be recommending it to everyone I know'' SARAH PEARSE, author of The Sanatorium''Absolutely lived up to the hype'' 5***** READER REVIEWI was totally hooked from the beginning'' 5***** READER REVIEW''A stand-out psychological thriller with heart'' ASHLEY AUDRAIN, bestselling author of The Push_______''PLEASE HELP ME . . . MY DAUGHTER HAS GONE''Naomi is desperate to prove to her ex husband that she can be trusted with their only child. She''s made mistakes, but she knows she''s a good mother.So when an overnight stay goes terribly wrong, Naomi panics - and tells a desperate lie.SHE REPORTS HER DAUGHTER MISSING.Within hours, police begin searching her home. Journalists crowd her driveway. Her former husband paces the hall. Soon the whole country will be looking for her daughter. And Naomi knTrade ReviewWhen They Find Her opens with an unthinkable wallop to the heart, and takes off racing from there through a perfectly crafted, tightly written, deeply emotional story that taps into the most uncomfortable fears of motherhood and marriage. A stand-out psychological thriller with heart. -- Ashley Audrain, Sunday Times bestselling author of Superb debut thriller - assured, elegant and utterly gripping. EXCELLENT -- Will Dean, author of The Last Thing to BurnBrilliantly written ... I felt every single emotion and was immediately swept up into the story. I'll be recommending it to everyone I know -- Sarah Pearse, author of The SanatoriumUncomfortable and compelling - a story which is truly the stuff of nightmares. Couldn't put it down -- Catherine Cooper, Sunday Times bestselling author of The ChaletThe barrister background of this writer makes the police and court procedural parts of this story particularly powerful . . . Middleton has a lawyer's keen eye for telling detail but the real strength of the story comes from the convincing depiction of a mother's love . . . a promising debut from a new voice * Daily Mail *A twisty tale of parental love and a lie with terrible consequences. Dark, intense and so compelling that I read it in a single sitting -- Allie Reynolds, author of ShiverA brilliant concept that pulled me straight into the story and kept me hooked to the end -- Nikki Smith, author of All in Her HeadAn unnerving and gripping thriller in which a split-second choice plunges the protagonist Naomi into a web of terror and lies. Deftly written and chillingly plausible ... a bold, compelling and clever debut -- Philippa East, author of Little White LiesA tense and claustrophobic rollercoaster -- Nina Manning, author of The Daughter in LawAn unforgettable debut with a truly chilling opening chapter that hooks you in and doesn't let go. Clever, compelling, pacy and powerful -- Diane Jeffrey, author of The Silent FriendHad me hooked from the first page ... a gripping and twisty story of grief, fear and the fierce bond of motherhood -- Claire Allan, author of Her Name Was RoseA brave and suspenseful debut that had me turning pages deep into the early hours. Truly superb -- Katie Lowe, author of The FuriesIt's been a long time since I've stayed up late to finish a book. When They Find Her is not only utterly gripping but also a sensitive and moving portrayal of parental love. Middleton's astute writing made me feel as though I was there was Naomi in her every moment of tension -- Neema Shah, author of Kololo HillUtterly gripping . . . I could not put it down -- Fíona Scarlett, author of Boys Don't CryNail-biting ... some truly fabulous unexpected turns make this an altogether gripping and provocative read -- Rebecca Kelly, author of Monstrous SoulsClaustrophobic, intense, unsettling and drags you into the story ... Unbelievably exciting -- Roxie Cooper, author of The Day We Met'Nightmarish, dark and twisty, I galloped to end. A domestic psychological drama with polish' -- Sophie Draper, author of CuckooA really gripping read that will make you stay up late to finish it * Heat *Full of suspense * Yours Magazine *

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Book SynopsisThere''s a murderer on board. And everyone is a suspect...''Fast-paced, gripping and intense - A Stranger on Board is going to make waves this summer'' T.M. LOGAN''What a tense, breath-taking read! Amazing'' 5***** READER REVIEW ________Welcome to The Escape.A luxury superyacht. A once-in-a lifetime opportunity to get away.Until the first passenger goes missing...Everyone on board has a part to play.The newcomer with secrets buried in her past.The unexpected guest looking for an escape.The crew looking to settle old scores.They all have something to hide.But only one of them is a killer...________READERS LOVE A STRANGER ON BOARD:''A gripping suspense that grabs from the first page . . . Fizzing with adrenaline'' 5***** Reader Review''Loved every page of this - was hooked from the start!'' 5*Trade ReviewFast-paced, gripping and intense - A Stranger on Board is going to make some serious waves this summer -- T.M. LoganAgatha Christie meets Die Hard on water. A fantastic, full throttle thriller that never takes its foot off the accelerator -- John MarrsA fabulous, action-packed adventure. The superyacht is a genius premise and, mixed with Sarah's grit, it was an absolute joy to read -- Jo SpainA Stranger On Board is a taut and thrilling ride. Pure escapist pleasure! -- Victoria SelmanA fast-paced thriller that reminds me of a Hollywood blockbuster transferred to the page, full of intrigue and depth of knowledge and vibrant characters who are realised to maximum effect with a plot that sizzles with numerous twists and turns and had me on the edge of my seat! -- James DelargyPraise for the author -- :Twisty, compelling and incredibly pacy...will keep you on the edge of your seat from the first page to the last -- Phoebe MorganA hugely enjoyable and original thriller. Cameron's going to be one to watch -- Simon KernickA fascinating and unputdownable thriller with a devious twist -- John MarrsI tore through this perfectly plotted tale of secrets and lies -- Victoria Selman

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Book Synopsis A REESE WITHERSPOON BOOK CLUB PICKA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ''AN ABSOLUTE, CAN''T-PUT-IT-DOWN THRILLER'' Reese Witherspoon (Reese''s Book Club Jan ''23 Pick)''I READ IN A SINGLE SITTING, TOTALLY ENTHRALLED''Lisa Gardner, Sunday Times bestselling author of One Step Too Far''EERIE AND ATMOSPHERIC''Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author of The House Across the Lake''CREEPY''The Times''SUPERB''M. W. Craven, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Botanist''CHILLED ME TO THE BONE''Andrea Bartz, author of Reese''s Book Club pick We Were Never Here________Maya is still haunted by the cabin - deep in the woods, where the trees are so dense it''s easy to miss.She hasn''t been there since the summer she was seventeen. Since the day her best friend Aubrey Trade ReviewThis is an absolute, can't-put-it-down thriller . . . It's truly a wild ride that had me flying through chapter after chapter - which I think is the perfect way to kick off your year of reading -- Reese Witherspoon (Reese’s Book Club Jan ’23 Pick)A creepy work of unreliable memory and desire * The Times *Powerfully eerie and atmospheric, The House in the Pines is a compelling mix of psychological thriller and dark fairy tale. By focusing not on whodunnit but how and why, Ana Reyes' stellar debut explores the many ways our memories can fail us - and how they can set us free -- Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author of THE HOUSE ACROSS THE LAKELoved it! Read in a single-sitting, totally enthralled and desperate to learn the truth! -- Lisa Gardner, the Sunday Times bestselling author of BEFORE SHE DISAPPEAREDIt's a back-and-forth book that'll leave you on the edge of your seat, for sure * New York Post *The House in the Pines has a great hook, a beautifully painted central protagonist and a genuinely creepy villain. I loved it. Superb. -- M. W. Craven, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE BOTANISTReyes' debut is a gripping, intelligent thriller that chilled me to the bone. With its intricate plotting, gorgeous prose and complex, richly drawn characters, The House in the Pines is that rare book that you live inside from the first page to the last. I didn't want it to end - and I can't wait for readers to discover my new favorite author -- Andrea Bartz, author of Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick WE WERE NEVER HEREOne of the creepiest, most intoxicating thrillers I've ever read. I was completely enthralled, thoroughly unsettled and finished reading feeling both dazed and in awe. I'm certain this is destined to be one of my favourite books of the year -- B.P. Walter, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE DINNER GUESTI DEVOURED this book! There's something about the writing that is so sensuous and transportive, while also filled with an underlying sense of dread. . . . I enjoyed the themes of storytelling, generational ties, complicated female friendship, and control -- Julia Bartz, New York Times bestselling author of THE WRITING RETREATDark, unsettling and unusual, it stayed with me long after I'd turned the final page -- Carly Reagon, author of THE TOLL HOUSEThe House in the Pines unfolds like a magic show. Atmospheric, twisty, and skillfully wrought - this was an utterly engrossing reading experience. I wish I could go back and experience it again for the first time -- Susie Yang, New York Times bestselling author of WHITE IVYAna Ryes delves into a complex female friendship and the fragile nature of memory to weave together a smart, eerie, and completely addictive story of psychological suspense. Reyes is a debut author to watch -- Alafair Burke, New York Times bestselling author of FIND ME

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Book Synopsis A REESE WITHERSPOON BOOK CLUB PICKA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ''AN ABSOLUTE, CAN''T-PUT-IT-DOWN THRILLER'' Reese Witherspoon (Reese''s Book Club Jan ''23 Pick)''EERIE AND ATMOSPHERIC''Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author of The House Across the Lake''CREEPY''The Times''I READ IN A SINGLE SITTING, TOTALLY ENTHRALLED''Lisa Gardner, Sunday Times bestselling author of One Step Too Far''SUPERB''M. W. Craven, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Botanist''CHILLED ME TO THE BONE''Andrea Bartz, author of Reese''s pick We Were Never Here________Maya is still haunted by the cabin - deep in the woods, where the trees are so dense it''s easy to miss.She hasn''t been there since the summer she was seventeen. Since the day her best friend Aubrey died and MTrade ReviewThis is an absolute, can't-put-it-down thriller . . . It's truly a wild ride that had me flying through chapter after chapter - which I think is the perfect way to kick off your year of reading -- Reese Witherspoon (Reese’s Book Club Jan ’23 Pick)A creepy work of unreliable memory and desire * The Times *Powerfully eerie and atmospheric, The House in the Pines is a compelling mix of psychological thriller and dark fairy tale. By focusing not on whodunnit but how and why, Ana Reyes' stellar debut explores the many ways our memories can fail us - and how they can set us free -- Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author of THE HOUSE ACROSS THE LAKELoved it! Read in a single-sitting, totally enthralled and desperate to learn the truth! -- Lisa Gardner, the Sunday Times bestselling author of BEFORE SHE DISAPPEAREDIt's a back-and-forth book that'll leave you on the edge of your seat, for sure * New York Post *The House in the Pines has a great hook, a beautifully painted central protagonist and a genuinely creepy villain. I loved it. Superb. -- M. W. Craven, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE BOTANISTReyes' debut is a gripping, intelligent thriller that chilled me to the bone. With its intricate plotting, gorgeous prose and complex, richly drawn characters, The House in the Pines is that rare book that you live inside from the first page to the last. I didn't want it to end - and I can't wait for readers to discover my new favorite author -- Andrea Bartz, author of Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick WE WERE NEVER HEREOne of the creepiest, most intoxicating thrillers I've ever read. I was completely enthralled, thoroughly unsettled and finished reading feeling both dazed and in awe. I'm certain this is destined to be one of my favourite books of the year -- B.P. Walter, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE DINNER GUESTI DEVOURED this book! There's something about the writing that is so sensuous and transportive, while also filled with an underlying sense of dread. . . . I enjoyed the themes of storytelling, generational ties, complicated female friendship, and control -- Julia Bartz, New York Times bestselling author of THE WRITING RETREATDark, unsettling and unusual, it stayed with me long after I'd turned the final page -- Carly Reagon, author of THE TOLL HOUSEThe House in the Pines unfolds like a magic show. Atmospheric, twisty, and skillfully wrought - this was an utterly engrossing reading experience. I wish I could go back and experience it again for the first time -- Susie Yang, New York Times bestselling author of WHITE IVYAna Ryes delves into a complex female friendship and the fragile nature of memory to weave together a smart, eerie, and completely addictive story of psychological suspense. Reyes is a debut author to watch -- Alafair Burke, New York Times bestselling author of FIND ME

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Book SynopsisEveryone knows who killed the Clutters. But who murdered the Walker family? A thrilling novel based on the unsolved true crime that features in Truman Capote's IN COLD BLOODTrade ReviewThe book is stunning, best villain in a decade. The plot is mesmerising, with a narrative that shocks as it enthrals. Fantastic. * KEN BRUEN *

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Book Synopsis''Creepy and unsettling - a tense, toxic read that will wrong-foot you at every turn'' CHARLOTTE DUCKWORTH Two people can keep a secret . . . if one of them is dead.Sisters Jo and Caroline are used to hiding things from each other. They''ve never been close - taking it in turns to feel on the outside of their family unit, playing an endless game of favourites.Jo envies Caroline''s life - things have always come so easy to her. Then a family inheritance falls entirely to Jo, and suddenly now Caroline wants what Jo has. Needs it, even.But just how far will she go to get it?You''ll be riveted by the new psychological suspense from Nikki Smith - a gripping gut-punch of a novel...* * * * * * Praise for Look What You Made Me Do:''Gripping and twisty, with real heart'' LAURA MARSHALL''Emotional and sinister, with characters that draw you in and a Trade ReviewA shocking WOW of a read!! This is a book that should be read in one giant gulp. The story will crawl under your skin and stay there for long after you've read it. Tense, clever and masterfully toxic * Lauren North *Another perfectly-crafted novel, in which family loyalties, dark secrets and revenge interact in a dangerous and disturbing mix. Nikki Smith weaves her story threads so cleverly and convincingly, drawing the reader step-by step to a final, explosive conclusion. A deeply-accomplished novel that combines razor-sharp characterisation with perfectly-pitched suspense. A fantastic, slow-burn thriller * Philippa East *You know those moments when you realise the power of the written word? I had a mega helping of those while reading the intensely unsettling new novel by Nikki Smith. Was so uncomfortable at times that I wanted to put it down - but couldn't! * Emma Christie *Bloody hell, Nikki Smith has a clever, twisted brain in that beautiful head. Look What You Made Me Do is so tense and twisty! I barely breathed! * Laura Pearson *The first time in a long time that I've sat and read a book in one day. An absolutely crackin' read * Jo Jakeman *Fantastic. Nikki writes so brilliantly, but what she's really good at is keeping the reader on the edge of her seat. I really enjoyed it * Emma Curtis *Another smart and emotional thriller - I devoured it in three sittings. It deserves all the success of her first * Louise Beech *Creepy and unsettling, Look What You Made Me Do is a tense, toxic read that will wrong-foot you at every turn * Charlotte Duckworth *Look What You Made Me Do is evocative and brilliantly written. I loved the clever observations of the complexity of human relationships and emotions which makes this such a gripping read * Karen Fickling *Nikki Smith's second novel is a terrifying, compulsive read, deeply psychological, with wonderfully drawn characters and an ultimately satisfying conclusion. Look What You Made Me Do deserves big things and I hope they are in store for this brilliantly crafted novel * Lisa Ballantyne *I was totally absorbed in this thriller by Nikki Smith. From the first page, rich characterisation draws you in, turning up the menace as the story between Caroline and Jo progresses. Engrossing with heaps of suspense. A must-read for psychological thriller fans * Olivia Kiernan *Emotional and sinister, with characters that draw you in and a story that keeps you turning the pages. Nikki Smith explores the darkness of family secrets and relationships with compassion and skill * Jenny Quintana *I loved Look What You Made Me Do - a gripping and twisty story with real heart * Laura Marshall *What a read! Absolutely gripping, and had me one-more-chaptering until the early hours! * Frances Quinn *There are casualties galore as a fractured family is torn apart in an un-civil war where secrets are deployed like nuclear weapons. Intense, compelling and increasingly terrifying, Smith ratchets up the tension to almost unbearable levels as you race to its dramatic conclusion * Trevor Wood *I loved it * Chris Whitaker *I loved Look What you Made me Do - a toxic, twisty, intelligent and emotional read * Roz Watkins *Look What You Made Me Do is so incredibly tense and atmospheric; a dark, beating heart of a novel with twists at every turn. [Nikki] creates toxic family ties and tension with expert precision. Highly recommended! - Jack Jordan

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Book SynopsisA classic crime novel from CWA Gold Dagger award-winning Minette Walters.Trade ReviewGrips like steel . . . Plays havoc with your emotions, keeps you awake, ends with joy and relief. -- Frances Fyfield * Mail on Sunday *Atmosphere, imagination and narrative power of which few other writers are capable. -- Marcel Berlins * The Times *

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Book SynopsisA classic crime novel from CWA Gold Dagger award-winning Minette Walters.

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Book SynopsisLulu Taylor moved around the world as a child before her family settled in the Oxfordshire countryside. She studied English Literature at university and had a successful career in publishing before becoming a writer herself her first novel, Heiresses, was nominated for the RNA Readers' Choice Award. Lulu has since written a succession of gothic, mysterious novels, including The Snow Angel, Her Frozen Heart and the bestselling The Winter Children. She is married and lives in Dorset with her husband and two children.Trade Review[This] engrossing romantic saga is a hugely enjoyable, escapist treat. * Daily Mirror *Another great read from Lulu Taylor, she offers up a great mystery involving the past and present for two women married into the same family, with plenty of atmosphere provided by the old house setting. * Chicklit Club *A cleverly written story that makes for intriguing reading. Effortlessly flowing from one generation to the next, it tells a story of love, pain and anguish that settles in a house for decades. * Handwritten Girl *

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Book SynopsisWhat if you''re the only one who believes your son is missing? A chilling, twisty psychological suspense novel, perfect for fans of Laura Dave and Gillian Flynn.Maggie Lawson is the smart, capable dean of a boutique college, but even the most confident mother has a weakness - her child. When Maggie can''t reach her college senior son, Aiden, to tell him that his father has been shot, she starts to panic. She texts. She calls.Is Aiden ghosting her, or have the dangerous stories Aiden''s father, her investigative journalist ex-husband, pursues finally brought trouble to her door? Maggie is sure that something is very wrong, but no one believes her. As dark events unfold, she must rely on her own investigative instincts to find Aiden. But when Maggie uncovers a devastating secret, she faces a race against time to save him.

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Book Synopsis''Meticulous and unsettling... a terrifyingly dark, twisty thriller, skilfully plotted and stylishly written'' Irish Times THE PERFECT LIFEDoctor Luke Forde has the perfect life. A respected heart surgeon, he has a rewarding job, a successful wife, and a daughter, Nina. From their beautiful house overlooking Carberry Lough in County Clare, they present a portrait of family bliss. But over the course of a weekend, Luke''s life spirals into chaos. A GUILTY SECRET It begins with the word ''GUILTY'' painted on his boathouse one morning. Then he spots a chilling notice in the local newspaper. When this is followed by the delivery of a small coffin-shaped package, Luke is terrified. Someone knows the dark secret he is hiding. And someone is out to get him.SOMEBODY WANTS REVENGELuke begins to be plagued by horrifying anonymous messages, and it transpir

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Book Synopsis''A slick, smart thriller you don''t want to miss'' Samantha Downing, author of My Lovely Wife''Every page is packed with feral tension''Stephanie Wrobel, author of The Recovery of Rose Gold''An ending you won''t see coming''Louise O''Neill, author of After the Silence''Chilling''Bella_____________Sera loves true crime podcasts. The mysteries become an unlikely comfort for her, and then an obsession. So when Rachel, her favourite podcast host, goes missing from a small rural town in Northern California, Sera decides to act. She heads to the isolated ranch where Rachel disappeared, determined to discover what''s happened to her. But the more Sera digs into this unfamiliar world, the more off things start to feel.Because Rachel is not the first woman to vanish from the ranch, and she won''t be the last . . .RacheTrade ReviewMust-read. Shades of I'll Be Gone in the Dark, the true-crime bestseller by the late Michelle McNamara * New York Post *A skillful dissection of true-crime podcast culture and those obsessed with it, this new novel has more twists and fakeouts than an episode of Serial... If I Disappear throws into sharp relief how desensitized we can become when we treat real life like a game * Rolling Stone *Chilling * Bella *Blending the true crime compulsion of Michelle McNamara's I'll Be Gone in the Dark with the immersive creepy-craziness of Gillian Flynn's Sharp Objects, Brazier creates a heady, pitch-dark cocktail all her own' * Publisher's Weekly *This twisted and riveting thriller is one that will keep you up late at night with suspense * CNN *A unique novel . . . The writing is lean, the story is fascinating, and you won't guess where this one is going. A slick, smart thriller you don't want to miss -- Samantha Downing, the Sunday Times bestselling author of My Lovely WifeA fascinating, twisty, beautifully written tale with an unforgettable premise and an ending you won't see coming -- Louise O'Neill, author of Asking For ItI got serious Get Out vibes from this book . . . From ceilings crawling with cats to mannequin-filled dining rooms to hordes of misshapen dogs, If I Disappear is a gripping house of horrors you're powerless to escape. Every page is packed with feral tension. Fans of true crime podcasts will love the chilling tale Brazier has woven. I won't sleep for days -- Stephanie Wrobel, author of The Recovery of Rose GoldDeliciously eerie * Popsugar *A Gone Girl story in more ways than one . . . Podcast clues abound for Sera, and the breathless reader * Peterborough Telegraph *Fans of true crime will devour this mystery * E! Online *A wild, thrilling, fast-paced ride from start to finish * Hello Giggles *A disquieting and distinctly creepy debut * Kirkus *Suspicions swirl in this propulsive debut; a clever, sinister read with a surprising sting in the tail -- Kimberly Belle, author of Dear WifeCompulsive, atmospheric . . . kept me guessing until the very end. Told in a clean, sharp style reminiscent of Ruth Ware, this sinister take on the true crime media phenomenon is sure to send chills up your spine! -- Katherine St. John, author of The Lion's DenSleek, exciting, and twisty . . . If I Disappear explores what happens when a woman takes a disappearance into her own hands. A fun, fast-paced ride -- Rene Denfeld, author of The Butterfly GirlA spellbinding tale of obsession and isolation, and the darkness that can unspool when the two intertwine. Thick with atmosphere and dripping with tension, this is a book you'll want to devour in one sitting - if you dare -- Kathleen Barber, author of Follow MeWho doesn't love a great true crime podcast? But Sera Fleece, the smart, darkly funny, adrift young woman at the heart of this twisty novel, has veered into obsession. If I Disappear is a clever, propulsive thrill ride, full of surprises right through to the firecracker ending. Don't miss Eliza Jane Brazier's exciting debut -- Lisa Unger, author of The Stranger InsideSubtle, surprising, and genuinely scary, If I Disappear is so much more than a thriller; it's an unflinching exploration of our obsession with true crime and the darkness marbling our psyches. With sinewy prose and nuanced observations about the female experience, this debut marks a ferocious new voice in psychological suspense. I could not have loved this book more, and I can't wait to read more from Eliza Jane Brazier -- Andrea Bartz, author of The Herd

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Book SynopsisThe fourth book in Karen Rose''s nail-biting Cincinnati Series revisits your favourite characters battling crime in the city''s dark underbelly. Fans of Tess Gerritsen, James Patterson and Karin Slaughter will not be able to tear themselves away from this explosive thriller. Homicide detective Adam Kimble is no stranger to battling demons. But Meredith Fallon is a different kind of weakness: one that could actually be good for him, if only he would let himself depend on her. Meredith has loved Adam for a year, and seeing how hard he''s worked to deal with his PTSD makes her feelings only stronger, but she respects his needs. Her work keeps her busy anyway: she counsels sexually abused women like Mallory Martin to help them reintegrate into the world.But someone doesn''t want Meredith helping women like Mallory, and Meredith finds herself the target of a very determined killer. Adam would risk anything for Meredith, but they''ll soon find out the killer is justTrade 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 Synopsis''This was a FANTASTIC book, I will not forget this one for a loooooooooong time and if ever . . . a MUST READ!'' Real Reader ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''I SWALLOWED THIS BOOK WHOLE. Devoured it. Could not put it down . . . fast paced, twisty and kept me guessing'' Real Reader ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''ENGROSSING. I couldn''t believe that i was reading a debut novel'' Real Reader ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''What an awesome fast-paced popcorn thriller!! This would be a REALLY good tv series'' Real Reader ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''An unputdownable thriller with nonstop twists and turns'' Real Reader ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐THEY SAY YOUR BABY DOESN''T EXIST. BUT YOU KNOW HE DOES. DON''T YOU?_______WHAT IF EVERYONE YOU LOVE IS LYING TO YOU?When Megan wakes up in a hos

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Book Synopsis''The suspense was NON-STOP. Every page needed to be turned. Every WORD needed to be read. READ. THIS. BOOK.'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''OMG!!! AWESOME READ!!'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐SHE''S BEEN TAKEN. AND IT''S ALL YOUR FAULT.''Riveting suspense'' COLLEEN HOOVERRainy lives at the top of Tiger Mountain. It''s a sanctuary - a new life where she can hide from her disturbing past.When she reluctantly agrees to a girls'' weekend in Vegas, she''s prepared for an exhausting parade of shots and slot machines. But on their first night, one of the women doesn''t come back to the hotel room.Then Rainy gets a message. Someone has her friend but Rainy is who they really want, and she knows why. Now, the only way to save her friend is to step back into the past.From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Tarryn Fisher comes a seething, gut-p

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Book SynopsisAs addictive as THE SILENT PATIENT, as gripping as THE GIRL BEFORE.One wrong click can ruin your life...Lizzie hasn''t thought about her colleague Becca in years - not since the accident. Then Becca''s ex-boyfriend turns up on Tinder, and Lizzie''s curiosity is sparked. It looks like Becca hasn''t changed. She''s still all over social media: #perfectlife, #perfectjob, #blessed. Lizzie can''t resist a dig. But she sends her mean comment to Becca by mistake...She''s about to find out you can''t always believe what you see online. And that with friends like Becca, you don''t need enemies... A gripping read with a twist you won''t see coming - the perfect thriller for the digital age.Readers love FRIENDS LIKE THESE''FABULOUS. Best psychological thriller I''ve read.''''Absolutely loved every second of it and didn''t want it to end.''''Can''t wait for herTrade ReviewThis is an exhilarating ride where nothing is what it seems... Good luck getting anything else done until you've turned the final page. * Heat *Fast-moving and beautifully told, it is hard to put down. * Daily Mail *With FRIENDS LIKE THESE, Sarah Alderson has created a fascinating female monster. This cleverly plotted, well written book kept me engaged to the last page. -- Rachel Abbott, author of Come A Little CloserThe exploration of social media envy/fakery was incredibly dark but also caused me several winces of recognition. Compelling, timely, yet very original all at once. -- Elodie Harper, author of The Death KnockCaptivating writing with just the right amount of twists and turns to keep you on your toes... Absolutely loved it! -- SJI Holliday, author of The LingeringAbsolutely loved this... It's dark and satirical and uncomfortable reading for anyone on Instagram. -- Claire McGowan, author of the Paula Maguire seriesA brilliant psychological read. * Woman *

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Book Synopsis'Brilliantly atmospheric . . . I loved it' Sabina Durrant, author of Lie With MeAnna's friends and family think she is living the perfect life under the Spanish sun. But the reality is anything but . . . Deserted by her boyrfiend and barely able to hold on to her dream house in the hills, the future she imagined has crashed around her ears. Instead, she's running a dingy bar surrounded by British expats as homesick and as stuck as she is. So when a local businessman offers to rent Anna's house, she hopes it will pave the way for her escape. But there is more to Simon than meets the eye, and when a body washes up on the beach in mysterious circumstances, Anna quickly realizes she may be the only one willing to unravel the truth - after all, she has nothing left to lose. Sizzling and atmospheric, Lottie Moggach's Under the Sun is an exhilarating novel about heartbreak, identity and finding a place to call home.

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Book SynopsisA nerve-shredding story of obsession and destruction, I Follow You is a standalone thriller from the number one bestselling author of the Roy Grace series, Peter James.To the outside world, suave, charming and confident doctor Marcus Valentine has it all. A loving wife, three kids, a great job. But there’s something missing. There always has been.Driving to work one morning, his mind elsewhere, Marcus almost mows down a woman jogging. As she runs on, he is transfixed. Infatuated. She is the spitting image of a girl he was crazy about in his teens. A girl he has never been able to get out of his mind . . .Lynette had dumped him harshly. For years he has fantasized about seeing her again and rekindling their flame. Might that jogger possibly be her, all these years later? Could this be the most incredible coincidence?Despite all his attempts to resist, he is consumed by cravings for this woman. And, when events take a tragically unexpected turn, his obsession threatens to destroy both their worlds. But still he won’t stop. Can’t stop.Trade ReviewAnother stonking story from the master of the craft * Express *Peter James is on form again with I Follow You, which explores the mind of a stalker * Independent *Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business -- Karin SlaughterPraise for Absolute Proof: Sensational -- Lee ChildMeticulous research gives his prose great authenticity * Sunday Express *

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of The Missing Girl, Jenny Quintana’s gripping novel, Our Dark Secret, tells the story of two girls, two deaths and two decades of silence . . . As a teenager in the late 1970s, Elizabeth was clever, overweight and something of a loner. When Rachel and her family moved to town, though, Elizabeth was drawn to the bright and beautiful Rachel like a moth to a flame. She would do anything for Rachel. Anything.Then the first body was discovered.Twenty years on, Elizabeth wants nothing more than to keep the secrets of her teenage years where they belong: in the past. But another body has been found, and she can’t keep running from what happened . . .Can she?‘Darkly compelling’ – Jane Shemilt, author of Daughter.Trade ReviewEmotional and gripping: Our Dark Secret confirms Jenny Quintana as the mistress of the heartbreaking thriller -- Erin Kelly, author of He Said/She Said and Stone MothersDarkly compelling, tender characterisation — I read this in a few greedy gulps -- Jane Shemilt, author of Daughter and The PlaygroundBittersweet, full of growing menace, yet poignant and full of longing . . . Fans of The Missing Girl will fall in love with this! -- Karen Hamilton, author of The Perfect GirlfriendJenny Quintana is a rare talent . . . Superb plotting, razor-sharp characterisation, and a creeping sense of dread makes Our Dark Secret a novel that you won’t be able to put down -- Caz Frear, author of Sweet Little Lies and Stone Cold HeartA compulsive page-turner; a beautifully written coming-of-age story; a murder mystery peopled with characters who live and breathe . . . and a brilliant read -- Fiona Cummins, author of Rattle and The NeighbourExcellent – a dark and moving mystery, woven from the tales of truly memorable characters -- Rachel Edwards, author of Darling

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Book Synopsis'Megan Abbott at her very best. Cool, crisp, chilling.' Paula Hawkins, author of The Girl on the TrainKit has risen to the top of her profession. She's on the brink of achieving everything she wanted, but someone is standing in her way - Diane. Diane made Kit who she is today, lit the ambition that's driven her – and now she knows something that could burn Kit's world to the ground.But Diane has a secret of her own, and Kit hasn't forgotten. She remembers the worst thing Diane ever did, and how it blew their friendship apart. Diane is beginning to think that Kit is just like her. Maybe she's right.Ambition: It's in the blood . . . Give Me Your Hand is a blistering thriller from Megan Abbott.Trade ReviewBeautifully written and unbearably tense, this is a standout study of ambition, rivalry and fear. * Guardian *Megan Abbott is one of the smartest storytellers around and her thought-provoking ideas lift her books to another level. * Daily Mail *[A] searing, fierce novel of female friendship and ambition. * Observer *[Give Me Your Hand] should cement [Abbott's] position as one of the most intelligent and daring novelists working in the crime genre today. -- Ruth Ware * New York Times Book Review *Megan Abbott at her very best. Cool, crisp, chilling. -- Paula HawkinsSO. GOOD. A tense, pitch-perfect thriller about ambition and female friendship and a forensic examination of what it takes for women to rise through male-dominated spaces. It felt in places like a dark inversion of The Secret History. -- Erin Kelly, author of He Said/She SaidGive Me Your Hand is sublime. -- Laura Lippman, author of Life Sentences What THESE black shadows under my eyes? Why they're courtesy of Give Me Your Hand. SO UNBEARABLY TENSE. -- Tammy Cohen, author of When She Was Bad A psychological thriller about women in science, twisted female relationships and toxic secrets, Give Me Your Hand is just irresistible. I devoured it with escalating discomfort. Abbott’s writing is elegant, her themes expansive and her research utterly convincing. An addictive, unsettling and distinctive read - I loved it! -- Lucy Atkins, author of The Other ChildDark, daring and smart, this psychological thriller is ragingly good. * Psychologies *Give Me Your Hand is dark, unsettling, brilliantly tense, and I raced through it without pausing for breath. -- Paula Daly, author of The Mistake I MadeMegan's writing is masterful, suspenseful and believable . . . The suspense does not let up – I was gripped from the first page. -- Debbie HowellsGive Me Your Hand is dark, smart, twisty, and thoroughly addictive. -- Tom Perrotta, author of Little ChildrenWhile Megan Abbott's magnetic new novel mines themes of ambition, competition, excellence, and friendship, what perhaps struck me the most was its exploration of the long, undeterrable reach of memory. Give Me Your Hand is darkly effective, uneasy-making, and beautifully, absorbingly written. -- Meg Wolitzer, author of The InterestingsI adore Megan Abbott and devoured this new one in one sitting! -- Bookriot.comAbbot writes female characters who are smart and complex and capable of very bad things . . . I read it with my shoulders scrunched . . . genuinely awestruck by every twist and turn . . . It’s bloody horrifying and absorbing and so very good. * Marie Claire *I loved this book-for its cleverness and fast pacing. I was compelled to read quickly, the plot construction was brilliant, the characters sharply drawn. -- Jane Shemilt, author of DaughterAbbott deliciously draws out tension . . . a baroque thriller. * Washington Post *Megan Abbott proves she’s still the queen of uncovering the dark complexity of the female psyche . . . It uses all the strengths she’s known for and gives them more room to develop. * Los Angeles Review of Books *[A] fiery new novel . . . Even if you have committed no crimes and harbor no weighty secrets, this book will leave you nauseous with the memories of your own manic, pulsing teenage nature, the emotions you barely kept in check and the ones that overflowed. * Slate *Abbott is expert at the twists and turns of a good thrillers, and a long the way she's brilliant at examining complex mindsets, the subconscious drives of her main characters . . . Sublime stuff. * Big Issue *

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Book SynopsisYou Don't Know Me, the adaptation of Imran Mahmood's brilliant debut thriller, is currently one of the most screened series on Netflix! LONGLISTED FOR THE THEAKSTON OLD PECULIER CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2022 LONGLISTED FOR THE CWA GOLD DAGGER 2022 An impossible crime. A witness no-one wants to believe. 'Unforgettable ... A searing take-down of privilege, our unequal society and indeed of traditional crime whodunnits' GILLIAN MCALLISTER 'Highly original and deftly plotted, delivering a gut-punch of an ending' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'A mesmerising thriller - don't miss this one' T. M. LOGAN ________ A woman strangled in a Mayfair flat. A man fleeing the scene. Xander Shute saw it all – but the police won’t believe someone who lives on the streets. Determined to find justice for the murdered woman, Xander searches for answers. But as his recollection of the crime comes under increasing scrutiny, he is forced to confront other memories, including those from his long-buried, troubled, wealthy past. How much will he risk to understand the brutal truth? ________ 'Intelligent, imaginative and meticulously plotted, this is an author at the top of his game - simply sensational' M. W. CRAVEN 'A deftly written and nerve-jangling thriller' HERALD 'Clever, mercilessly addictive and deeply thought-provoking, I Know What I Saw blends a dynamite plot with heartfelt characterisation' CHRIS WHITAKER 'A white-knuckle ride through the tortuous labyrinth of human memory' CHRIS BROOKMYRE 'Mahmood gets deep into the psychology of a damaged man in this unusual novel, and the ending is like a blow to the gut' SUNDAY TIMES 'Heart-wrenching and jaw-dropping, I held my breath until the final word' HOLLY SEDDON 'Mahmood, following his innovative, breakout hit, You Don’t Know Me, once again delivers a twisting narrative full of surprises and blind alleys' VASEEM KHAN 'Every bit as fantastic as everyone says. Utterly gripping' THE SECRET BARRISTER 'Smart, atmospheric, poignant, and will keep you hooked' SAIMA MIR 'A tense literary thriller about the lies we persist in telling ourselves and our inability to escape our damaged pasts - packed with moments of pathos and unexpected humour' SARAH VAUGHAN 'Intelligent and thought-provoking, it marks a welcome return for a supremely talented writer' ABIR MUKHERJEE ‘What an astonishing voice Imran has created for Xander, at once intelligent, resourceful and yet also deeply flawed. I thought the complex plot was handled masterfully, and that double punch at the end was superb’ JAMES OSWALD READERS LOVE I KNOW WHAT I SAW: 'I was absolutely gripped from start to finish' 5***** review 'A fantastic rollercoaster of a read' 5***** review 'I absolutely LOVED this book ... I could not put it down, and read it all in one delicious day-long gulp! A must-read for sure' 5***** reviewTrade ReviewA mesmerising thriller - wonderful writing and a brilliantly gritty, street-level perspective. Don't miss this one -- T. M. LoganEvery bit as fantastic as everyone says. Utterly gripping -- The Secret BarristerMahmood gets deep into the psychology of a damaged man in this unusual novel, and the ending is like a blow to the gut * Sunday Times *With pace and fineness, I Know What I Saw brings together an impossible crime, a witness no one wants to believe and an unflinching study of life on the streets. Intelligent, imaginative and meticulously plotted, this is an author at the top of his game - simply sensational -- M. W. CravenIt’s a truly Hitchcockian thriller ride, a white-knuckle ride through the tortuous labyrinth of human memory -- Chris BrookmyreMahmood, following his innovative, breakout hit, You Don’t Know Me, once again delivers a twisting narrative full of surprises and blind alleys -- Vaseem KhanMahmood has a rare gift for combining hypnotic prose with a page-turning pace. A gripping and beautiful read -- Ayisha MalikSpectacular – an absolute treat -- A. A. DhandI stayed up way past lights out last night to finish what was in short a quite phenomenal novel. Having absolutely loved You Don't Know Me, I was fairly certain this one would be good too, but it was far better than I could have hoped. What an astonishing voice Imran has created for Xander, at once intelligent, resourceful and yet also deeply flawed. I thought the complex plot was handled masterfully, and that double punch at the end was superb. I thoroughly enjoyed it. -- James OswaldUnforgettable ... I didn't think Mahmood could top You Don't Know Me but he most certainly has. A searing take-down of privilege, our unequal society and indeed of traditional crime whodunnits. Mahmood writes sympathetically and intelligently about people who live on the fringes of society -- Gillian McAllisterSmart, atmospheric, poignant, and will keep you hooked -- Saima MirThis complex mystery (set on the streets of London) took my breath away. Themes of memory, privilege & identity - it’s a book that that pulls you in deep. Gripping & utterly immersive. Mahmood is a master storyteller -- Will DeanA tense literary thriller about the lies we persist in telling ourselves and our inability to escape our damaged pasts - packed with moments of pathos and unexpected humour. I believed completely in Xander Shute -- Sarah VaughanI Know What I Saw takes us on a tense, nerve-jangling journey into the world of Xander Shute who believes he’s witnessed a murder, but also makes us question our own preconceptions towards people who’ve fallen through society’s cracks. Intelligent and thought-provoking, it marks a welcome return for a supremely talented writer -- Abir MukherjeeClever, mercilessly addictive and deeply thought-provoking, I Know What I Saw blends a dynamite plot with heartfelt characterisation. Wonderful -- Chris WhitakerI was a big fan of Imran Mahmood's first book, YOU DON'T KNOW ME, and his second, I KNOW WHAT I SAW, is every bit as gripping, insightful and beautifully written. [...] I was absolutely captivated -- Simon LelicAn intense, complex mind-bender of a book, told through eyes you can’t always trust. As compelling a tale as I’ve ever read; you won’t put it down until you know the truth -- Tony KentAs a portrait of vulnerability it’s sympathetically rendered and the resolution surprisingly disturbing * The Times *Not only a deftly written and nerve-jangling thriller, but also a multi-layered and unflinching portrait of life for those marginalised on the fringes of society * Herald *Heart-wrenching and jaw-dropping, I held my breath until the final word -- Holly SeddonEvery bit as fantastic as everyone says. Utterly gripping -- The Secret BarristerThe violent narrative inexorably grips the attention … it’s the examination of the mental state of his intelligent protagonist caught in a downward spiral that affirms his talent * Financial Times *Elegantly constructed, educational, involving and moving, this is a terrific novel * Literary Review *I Know What I Saw consolidates [Mahmood’s] position as an unpredictable crime writer able to tell a complex fast-paced story and keep readers hooked * Eastern Eye *Highly original and deftly plotted, delivering a gut-punch of an ending * Sunday Express *

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Book SynopsisLonglisted for the 2023 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 'I loved every single page!' GILLIAN MCALLISTER, author of WRONG PLACE, WRONG TIME 'A thoroughly compulsive ticking-clock thriller’ TM LOGAN, author of THE MOTHER I didn’t kill her. Trust me… When Amy Blahn died on a London rooftop, Layla Mahoney was there. Layla was holding her. But all she can say when she’s arrested is that ‘It was Michael. Find Michael and you’ll find out everything you need to know.’ The problem is, the police can’t find him – they aren’t even sure he exists. Layla knows she only has forty-eight hours to convince the police that bringing in the man she knows only as ‘Michael’ will clear her name and reveal a dangerous game affecting not just Amy and Layla, but her husband Russell and countless others. But as the detectives begin to uncover the whole truth about what happened to Amy, Layla will soon have to decide: how much of that truth can she really risk being exposed? 'A relentless, absorbing thriller' JANICE HALLETT 'The very definition of a compulsive page-turner' CHRIS WHITAKERTrade ReviewA haunting exploration of memory and obsession, of guilt and betrayal – set against the backdrop of a thoroughly compulsive ticking-clock thriller -- T. M. Logan, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE HOLIDAY and THE CURFEWImran is probably the most exciting crime fiction author in the UK right now and All I Said Was True is further proof of that. The dual narrative is exhilarating, the plot complex and layered, the writing is perfect and the narrator's voice is somehow both unreliable and trustworthy. Superb stuff -- M. W. CravenA twisting path to the moment of murder via a police interview where the truth meets its match. A relentless, absorbing thriller of the darkest paranoid noir -- Janice Hallett, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE APPEAL and The TWYFORD CODEI loved every single page! -- Gillian McAllister, author of Sunday Times bestseller, WRONG PLACE, WRONG TIMEOriginal and ingenious. There’s an authenticity to Imran Mahmood’s books that is so rare and rewarding. All I Said Was True is the very definition of a compulsive page-turner -- Chris Whitaker, winner of the CWA Gold Dagger and the Theakstons Crime Novel of the Year awardA tantalising thriller that bleeds with authenticity. Taut, twisty and fiendishly clever, it will surely confound you until the gripping finale. -- Kia AbdullahMahmood just keeps getting better and better -- Simon LelicOffering powerful insight into Layla's tortured mind, while also revealing parts of the mystery like a set of Russian dolls, each one concealing another, it underlines barrister Mahmood's considerable talents as a crime writer * Daily Mail *Wonderfully twisty and kept me guessing all the way to a really satisfying denouement -- Ajay ChowdhuryImran Mahmood’s ALL I SAID WAS TRUE is beautifully complex and arresting. I was swept away in Layla’s story, though not quite knowing who I should be trusting and when which - for me - is absolutely key in great storytelling. The way that Imran continues to challenge society, and all our many preconceptions within his books is so powerful -- L. V. MatthewsThis novel haunted me with its lyrical lies -- Jane CorryA suspenseful and intriguing thriller, layered with authenticity and told with real poise -- Victoria SelmanMahmood perfectly executes the killer combination of beautiful prose and a bloody great story. I will read anything he writes -- Ayisha MalikExquisite writing, a voice that pulls you in, and a story where you simply have to know what happened. All I Said Was True by Imran Mahmood is addictive -- Vicki BradleyFlawless prose from a skilful mind. Imran Mahmood really knows this world, and he stands head and shoulders above the competition -- Emma BamfordA beautifully written, gripping page-turner that you won’t want to put down -- Adam HamdyThis beautifully constructed, clever plot and it really delivers on suspense. I was guessing and second guessing myself all the way along. This was such a propulsive book for me I read it in one sitting, eschewing everything else so that I could find out what was going on. For me, that’s the mark of a real page-turner and this one has it all. It is unpredictable, intriguing, suspenseful and highly enjoyable * Live and Deadly *Anglo-Asian barrister-cum-novelist Imran Mahmood expertly balances a complex narrative in All I Said Was True ... as his beleaguered protagonist Layla tries to convince the police that a murder she is accused of was committed by a man who does not seem to exist. * Financial Times *With an unreliable narrator – is Layla going mad or is her story, no matter how implausible, true? – and plenty of twists and turns, this novel had me hooked, its brisk pace and revelations making it difficult to put down * Good Reading Magazine *

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of A Nearly Normal Family - now a major Netflix TV series. The Woman Inside is a breathless page-turner from an international master of suspense, this is a story about dependency, justice, and the sometimes fine line between right and wrong.'The darkness dwells, the desperation grows between the characters and the walls close in until you're caught in the trap' - Lars Kepler, author of The SpiderThree young people.Bill, a widower and single dad, is in a financial mess with bills to pay when he rents out a room in his apartment to Karla.Karla left home to study law and to earn some money begins working as a cleaner at the palatial home of Steven and Regina Rytter. But inside their house it is clear that something is wrong with the doctor and his wife, who never leaves her bedroom.Jennica is single and careerless when she meets Steven on Tinder. But just as she thinks her luck is changing, it soon becomes clear that Steven is hiding secrets of his own . . .Two murders.By the end of the summer Steven and Regina Rytter will be found dead in their home and the questions will begin . . .One truth.Ordinary people will do things they never thought possible when faced with extraordinary circumstances, and the truth is that the woman inside may hold the key to it all . . .What readers are saying about The Woman Inside:‘The Woman Inside was my first novel from author Edvardsson. It certainly won’t be my last. Five stars’‘The last sentence left me breathless’‘I loved how the layers of the story were revealed and I am always a fan of multi POV’‘This book is over 10 hours long and I am telling the truth when I say I didn’t press pause’‘This was a very fun thriller, great for fans of Lisa Jewell and Sally Hepworth’Praise for A Nearly Normal Family:‘Deceptive and riveting’ - Karin Slaughter, bestselling author of Girl, Forgotten‘Taut page-turner *****’ - The Sun‘A cracking read!’ - T. M. Logan, bestselling author of The Vacation‘A compulsively readable tour de force’ - Wall Street Journal‘A canny, intensely suspenseful legal thriller’ - Scott Turow, author of Presumed InnocentTrade ReviewA super well-composed chamber drama, where the darkness dwells, the desperation grows between the characters and the walls are closing in until you're caught in the trap -- Lars Kepler, No. 1 internationally bestselling author of The SandmanA deceptive and riveting novel. A Nearly Normal Family will make you question everything you know about those closest to you -- Karin Slaughter on A Nearly Normal FamilyTore through this in a matter of days! Deadly secrets, divided loyalties and a dysfunctional family under unbearable strain as layers of deceit are peeled away one by one. A cracking read! -- T. M. Logan on A Nearly Normal FamilyAn utterly compelling premise with wonderful writing. The characters . . . are so achingly real that one holds one’s breath with them. This is a layered, intelligent novel that will force any parent to consider exactly how far they would go to protect their child -- Fiona Cummins on A Nearly Normal FamilyA canny, intensely suspenseful legal thriller -- Scott Turow on A Nearly Normal FamilyAny parent . . . and every teenager . . . will be gripped by this book. I couldn't put it down and the author skillfully keeps you guessing until the very last line -- Michelle Frances on A Nearly Normal FamilyPage-turner . . . Peels away the compromises we make with ourselves to be the people we believe our beloveds expect, revealing just how flimsy those pretenses can be - one of the top seven thrillers for the summer -- The New York Times on A Nearly Normal Family

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Book Synopsis** Featured on BBC Two's Between The Covers **'Irresistible' - Val McDermid, author of 1979'Breathtaking . . . This is crime writing of a striking calibre' - Daily MailNear the dying English seaside town of Ilmarsh, local police detective Alec Nichols discovers sixteen horses’ heads on a farm, each buried with a single eye facing the low winter sun. After forensic veterinarian Cooper Allen travels to the scene, the investigators soon uncover evidence of a chain of crimes in the community – disappearances, arson and mutilations – all culminating in the reveal of something deadly lurking in the ground itself.In the dark days that follow, the town slips into panic and paranoia. Everything is not as it seems. Anyone could be a suspect. And as Cooper finds herself unable to leave town, Alec is stalked by an unseen threat. The two investigators race to uncover the truth behind these frightening and insidious mysteries – no matter the cost.Sixteen Horses is the debut literary thriller from an extraordinary talent, Greg Buchanan. For fans of Jane Harper’s The Dry.'Totally gripping' - Alex Michaelides, author of The Silent Patient'Read it, read it, read it' - B. P. Walter, author of The Dinner Guest'Original' - Sophie Hannah, author of Haven't They GrownTrade ReviewUnlike anything else you’ll read this year, Sixteen Horses is a deeply disconcerting ride. Irresistible -- Val McDermidDark, visceral and disturbing, this highly suspenseful and beautifully written thriller is totally gripping from start to finish. A hugely impressive debut -- Alex Michaelides, author of The Silent PatientOriginal, beautifully written, terrifying and haunting. I won't forget this novel -- Sophie Hannah, author of Haven't They GrownA breath-taking debut . . . written with immense panache. This is crime writing of a striking calibre, which constantly surprises as it takes unexpected twist after twist — leaving you desperate for more * Daily Mail *Utterly gripping, exquisitely written [. . .] Haunting and very dark, this is certainly worth the read * Guardian *Sometimes you come across a work of fiction so staggeringly good, it’s almost impossible to find words that can do justice to its brilliance and adequately describe how it made you feel. In the end, all that needs to be said is this: read it, read it, read it -- B. P. Walter, author of The Dinner GuestUtterly brilliant. Poetry and cinema at once. If this isn’t one of the biggest titles of 2021 I’ll eat my hat -- CJ Cooke, author of The NestingPoignant, chilling, eerie, and gruesome, Sixteen Horses is a thriller with a literary soul, perfect for fans of Netflix's Dark or BBC's Top of the Lake. Buchanan impressively balances horror and empathy, showing real evil while also exploring the human cost of economic collapse. A unique, ambitious debut that left me shocked and enthralled -- Sara Sligar, author of Take Me ApartA dark, ambitious, and highly intelligent thriller . . . This complex, often gothic tale is definitely an eye-opener * Publishers Weekly *A darkly atmospheric crime thriller * Northampton Chronicle & Echo *

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Book SynopsisThe Guilt Trip is the compelling, twisty novel from Sandie Jones, the author of The Other Woman, and perfect for fans of T. M. Logan's The Holiday.They went away as friendsThey came back as suspects . . .Jack and Rachel. Noah and Paige. Will and Ali. Five friends who’ve known each other for years. And Ali, Will’s new fiancée. To celebrate the forthcoming wedding, all three couples are having a weekend get-away together in Portugal. It’s a chance to relax and get to know Ali a little better perhaps. A newcomer to their group, she seems perfectly nice and Will seems happy after years of bad choices. But Ali is hiding more than one secret . . .By the end of the weekend there’ll be one dead body and five people with guilty consciences wondering if they really know each other so well after all. Because one of them has to be the killer . . .Trade ReviewPlot twists galore! Totally addictive -- Sun on The Half SisterWhat an incredible read. Pammie was such a compelling and unique villain . . . It’s a definite must-read this summer! -- Hollie Overton on The Other WomanThe Other Woman is an absolute corker – wickedly relatable story, wonderful characters and a great twist. Should definitely be on your reading list for this summer -- T M Logan on The Other WomanThoroughly entertaining -- Michelle Frances on The Other WomanA nice twist. I enjoyed the increasingly barbed exchanges between the mother and the prospective daughter-in-law – I think a lot of readers will probably identify with events in the book! -- Jojo Moyes on The Other WomanA twisty, deliciously fun read -- Sarah Pekkanen, bestselling author of The Wife Between Us on The Other WomanThe Other Woman is such a compulsive, claustrophobic read. It made my heart rate climb, speaking to my darkest fears as a wife and mother -- Emma Kavanagh, author of The Killer on the Wall on The Other WomanThe Other Woman is an absorbing thriller with a great twist. A perfect beach read -- Kristin Hannah, number one New York Times bestselling author of The Nightingale on The Other Woman

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Book Synopsis'Brilliantly original' – Clare Mackintosh, author of After the End'Deliciously dark and devious' – Red 'Highly recommended' – Harriet Tyce, author of Blood Orange'Gone Girl-esque' – The Times‘I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough’ – Abigail Dean, author of Girl A People 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 . . . A smart and thrilling debut that delves into the darkest aspects of influencer culture, Ellery Lloyd’s People Like Her is about what you risk losing when you don’t know who’s watching . . .Trade 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 EndA smart, gobble-at-a-sitting thriller * Guardian *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 ToldFast-paced and insightful * Daily Mirror *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 ItGripping and caustically funny * The Sunday Times *Grabbed me from the first few pages and didn't let go . . . Plotted to perfection with skillfully woven twists and turns -- Alice Feeney, author of Sometimes I Lie and His & HersDeliciously dark and devious * Red *I absolutely LOVED this book . . . One of my favourite reads of the year -- Phoebe Morgan, author of The Doll House and The BabysitterAs gripping and addictive as Instagram * Daily Mail *A clever, original and page-turning thriller . . . I was gripped from the start -- Jenny Quintana, author of The Missing Girl and Our Dark SecretSlick Instagram noir * The Evening Standard *Suspenseful, 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 GirlfriendA smart read * Stylist *The perfect contemporary thriller . . . Utterly impossible to put down. I loved it -- Caroline Corcoran, author of The Baby GroupA cracker for the dark evenings * Sainsbury's Magazine *Excellent characterization turns up the tension in this addictive and absorbing psychological thriller. I was hooked from first page to last -- Olivia Kiernan, author of If Looks Could KillUtterly addictive and gripping * Fabulous Magazine *Compulsive and wickedly funny – featuring the most grimly fascinating marital duo since Gone Girl. LOVED IT -- Katie Lowe, author of The FuriesGone Girl-esque . . . slick and sharp * The Times *Don’t read this book on the train – I missed my stop . . . A thrilling, witty page-turner that makes you laugh out loud [and] a sharp dissection of a very modern way of life -- Holly Watt, author of To The LionsA real page-turner * Bella Magazine *Absolutely loved [it] . . . Twisty and dark, like all great thrillers, but very, very funny -- Abbie Greaves, author of The Silent TreatmentWe couldn't put this book down. A brilliant read * Closer *I loved it! I was actually holding my breath towards the end. Such a chillingly dark examination of what can happen if you filter reality -- Nikki Smith, author of All In Her HeadA slick thriller about the perils of putting oneself in the social spotlight * The Evening Standard *A gripping take on the murkiness of those who make social media their métier . . . By turns harrowing and caustic, this book demands you stay up late to finish it - and possibly delete your account afterwards -- Harriet Walker, author of The New GirlA cautionary tale for the social media age * Guardian *The most addictive read of 2021 - this book is pure genius. Darkly witty, chilling and totally unputdownable - I defy you not to devour this in one greedy, obsessive gulp -- Rebecca Thornton, author of The FalloutIf you're a fan of Liane Moriarty and Lucy Foley, then this is one for you * New! Magazine *Misery for the Insta-age. A fresh, smart, horribly plausible thriller about the dangers of putting our lives online -- Tammy Cohen, author of The Broken and Stop at NothingA dizzying tale about the dark underbelly of social media * Mail Plus *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 LiesWhat a gripping page turner! Loved it -- Charlotte Levin, author of If I Can't Have YouWhat an absolutely white-knuckle ride . . . It got so under my skin I ended up dreaming about the characters. Original, compelling, funny, smart -- just brilliant -- Lucy DiamondSharp observation, well drawn characters and cleverly ramped-up paranoia * Guardian *Compulsively 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 UsA great contemporary subject, examining Instagram culture and the consequences of sharing too much of yourself on social media * Press Association *

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Book Synopsis'This thriller has it all' - T. M. Logan, author of The Holiday‘Intriguing and gripping’ – Liz Nugent, author of Strange Sally DiamondThe electrifying crime novel featuring DC Saul Anguish. All Of Us Are Broken is by the award winning author, Fiona Cummins, author of Into the Dark, When I Was Ten and Rattle.The FamilyAfter a year they want to forget, the Hardwicke family set out to the Scottish Highlands for a much needed holiday.The CrimesThey are about to cross paths with a violent and dangerous young couple hell-bent on infamy, their love story etched in blood and a dark past which must be uncovered.The DetectiveAs the clock ticks down, Detective Saul Anguish is on the hunt to find the couple before more lives are lost.The Mother – who will be forced to make an impossible decision.Praise for Fiona Cummins:'Grips like a vice' – Val McDermid, author of 1979‘Savage, heartbreaking, beautiful and chilling’ – Chris Whitaker, author of Tall Oaks'Breathless plotting' – Ian Rankin, author of A Song for the Dark Times'So good I read it twice' – Lee Child, author of The SentinelTrade ReviewThis thriller has it all: a darkly charismatic detective, a pair of merciless killers and a propulsive plot that builds towards a devastating finale. -- T. M. LoganA gripping thriller. All those damaged characters harbouring secrets. Absolutely intriguing. Loved it. -- Liz NugentAll of Us Are Broken is a master class in suspense. . . An adrenaline ride with several layers of profound substance, a reader can’t ask for more than that -- David BaldacciWow, this book is amazing. I was gripped, terrified and mesmerised all at the same time. I won’t be able to stop thinking about it for months (no, YEARS) to come. -- B P WalterFiona Cummins writes a belter of a thriller. Such a powerful story and a gut punching final chapter -- Joanna CannonCan’t remember the last time such a gripping crime narrative blended so seamlessly with an emotional, weepy family drama -- Erin KellyA phenomenal thriller -- Olivia KiernanSavage, heartbreaking, beautiful and chilling. Fiona Cummins rips up the rule book in this quite brilliant story of love and loss, murder and redemption -- Chris WhitakerSuch an original and gripping read, it kept me hooked from the dramatic opening pages. Talk about a nail-biting start -- Sarah PearseA visceral, aching novel from a writer at the top of her game -- Lisa BallantyneThis book is brilliant, brutal and dark. It will shock and enthral, and it may break your heart -- Sarah HilaryAn elegiac and adrenaline-fuelled ride, and as dark, sleek and dangerous as the murderous couple at the story’s heart. In a strong field, this may be my favourite Fiona Cummins novel yet! -- C M EwanUtterly addictive, utterly heartbreaking -- Nikki SmithDevising an engaging high-concept hook is one of the hardest things an author can achieve. Executing it well is tougher yet. This book made me cry. Twice. Highly recommended -- Ed JamesFearless. Visceral. Heartbreaking. Fiona Cummins takes a deep dive into the brutality and the humanity that coexist inside each and every one of us -- Tammy CohenI don’t think anyone else writes such emotional, beautiful, devastating crime books as Fiona Cummins. I really will need to recover from this one -- Louise SwansonA powerful, emotional and thrilling story, told with white-knuckle pace and breath-holding heart -- Jo CallaghanYou’ll want to hug your loved ones close after reading this pitch dark thrill-ride filled with impossible, heart-breaking choices. Incredible -- Susi HollidayA nerve shredding journey into the heart of darkness. Fans of Luther and Mo Hayder will love it -- Mark EdwardsAll Of Us Are Broken is Fiona Cummins’ modern retelling of the Bonnie and Clyde story, transplanted from the American heartland to the Scottish Highlands. Cummins uses her considerable skills to meditate on the pervasive nature of violence in our contemporary society. A dark and bloody ride. -- Vaseem KhanA rare and exquisite novel, and one that marks Fiona Cummins out as one of our bravest crime writers (not to mention one of the best). Unbearably tense, devastatingly dark, but ultimately a homage to love and survival. -- Caroline FrearGripping and page-turnery and all those good things but also keeps you right on the edge of heartbreak. Stunning. -- Laura MarshallA fantastic read -- Lesley Kara

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Book SynopsisUpgrade is the mind-bending thriller from Blake Crouch, author of the bestselling Dark Matter and Recursion.‘You are the next step in human evolution . . .’What if you were capable of more?Your concentration was better, you could multitask quicker, read faster, memorize more, sleep deeper.For Logan Ramsay, it’s happening. He’s beginning to see the world around him, even those he loves the most, in whole new ways.He knows that it’s not natural, that his genes have been hacked. He has been targeted for an upgrade.Logan’s family legacy is one he has been trying to escape for decades and it has left him vulnerable to attack. But with a terrifying plan in place to replicate his upgrade throughout the world’s population, he may be the only person capable of stopping what has already been set in motion.To win this war against humanity Logan will now have to become something other than himself . . .Intricately plotted and epic in scope, Upgrade asks us to ponder the limits of our humanity – and our boundless potential. Are you ready for the impossible?Trade ReviewFrom the first page of Upgrade, it’s clear you’re in the hands of a master storyteller; Blake Crouch leads you on a rollercoaster ride in this highly original science-fiction adventure thriller, by turns mysterious, fascinating and deeply moving - exploring the very nature of what it means to be human. Spellbinding. -- Alex Michaelides, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Silent Patient and The MaidensAmazingly gripping and totally immersive. Brilliant (near-future) world-building and impeccable plot. You don't so much sympathize with the main character as live inside his skin. -- Diana Gabaldon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Outlander series Blake Crouch doesn’t pull any punches in this taut and evocative examination of what humanity really is—and how it fails us. Upgrade is a hugely entertaining and emotionally resonant thriller that you’ll be thinking about long after you turn the last page. -- Veronica Roth, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Chosen Ones and DivergentBlake Crouch has invented his own brand of page-turner – fearlessly genre-bending, consistently surprising, and determined to explode the boundaries of what a thriller can be -- Karin SlaughterBlake Crouch’s fantastic, mind-blowing philosophical thriller * Yahoo News *Blake Crouch is brilliant. His innovative novels never fail to grip! -- Sarah Pekkanen, bestselling co-author of The Wife Between UsImaginative, perfectly paced, and extremely clever. UPGRADE walks the fine line between page-turning thriller and smart sci-fi. Another killer read from Blake. -- Andy WeirThe incomparable Blake Crouch has, once again, completely blown my mind. Upgrade is more than a brain-bending thriller; it’s a siren in the night, warning us all of the dangers of playing God with the human species -- Justin Cronin, The Number One New York Times bestselling author of The Passage TrilogyBlake Crouch has a mind like Crichton and a heart like King—Upgrade is riveting, tense, scrupulously researched, and deeply heartfelt -- David Koepp, author of Cold Storage and screenwriter of Jurassic ParkUpgrade is sleek and propulsive, a page-turner with unexpectedly beautiful passages that give you pause amid the thrills. * New York Times *

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Book SynopsisFrom Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, the authors of the top ten bestseller The Wife Between Us, comes The Golden Couple – a compelling psychological thriller that will keep you guessing to the very end.Marissa and Mathew Bishop seem like the golden couple, until Marissa cheats. She wants to repair things – both because she loves her husband, and for the sake of their eight-year-old son. After a friend forwards an article about Avery, Marissa takes a chance on this maverick therapist, who lost her licence due to controversial methods.If Avery Chambers can’t fix you in ten sessions, she won’t take you on as a client. She helps people overcome everything, from anxiety to domineering parents. Her successes almost help her absorb the emptiness she feels since her husband’s death.When the Bishops glide through Avery’s door, all three are immediately set on a collision course. Because the biggest secrets in the room are still hidden, and it’s no longer simply a marriage that’s in danger.‘The Golden Couple is propulsive and thrilling. It grabbed me from the first page and didn't let go. A page-turner that will keep you guessing until the very end’ - Taylor Jenkins Reid, author of Daisy Jones and The Six and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

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Book Synopsis'Deliciously chilly' Guardian'Humming with suppressed hysteria and madness' The Times'Wonderfully evocative' Heat Hare House is not its real name, of course. I have, if you will forgive me, kept names to a minimum here, for reasons that will become understandable . . . In the first brisk days of autumn, a woman arrives in Scotland having left her job at an all-girls school in London in mysterious circumstances. Moving into a cottage on the remote estate of Hare House, she begins to explore her new home – a patchwork of hills, moorland and forest. But among the tiny roads, dykes and scattered houses, something more sinister lurks: local tales of witchcraft, clay figures and young men sent mad. Striking up a friendship with her landlord, Grant, and his younger sister, Cass, she begins to suspect that all might not be quite as it seems at Hare House. And as autumn turns to winter, and a heavy snowfall traps the inhabitants of the estate within its walls, tensions rise to fever pitch. Sally Hinchcliffe’s Hare House is a modern-day witch story, perfect for fans of Pine and The Loney.'A beautiful, slow burn of a novel, eerie and shimmering in equal measure' - Mary Paulson-EllisTrade ReviewA beautiful, slow burn of a novel, eerie and shimmering in equal measure. The bewitching prose brilliantly evokes the bleak glories of a remote Scottish landscape, while the subtle shifts of plot and perspective lure the reader towards an unsettling denouement where nothing is quite what it seems. A dark uncanny read and all the more satisfying for that -- Mary Paulson-Ellis, author of The Other Mrs Walker and Emily Noble's DisgraceEerie and subtle . . . This deliciously chilly tale dodges the expected outcome and maintains a delicate balance between psychology and witchcraft right to its disturbing end * Guardian *A tale humming with suppressed hysteria and madness * The Saturday Times *The atmosphere of sickly oddness creeps up with wonderful control. Hinchcliffe has a superb sense for the slightly off detail . . . Hinchcliffe has crafted an exquisitely, horribly unreliable narrator. But if the character is not to be trusted, the author very much is: Hare House is a marvellously nasty piece of distinctly Scottish gothic * The Times *Dark and absorbing . . . A compelling chiller redolent of Zoe Heller's Notes on a Scandal, Hare House treads the treacherous line between the real and the supernatural with dexterity. It is also a beautiful, if sinister, evocation of the Dumfries and Galloway landscape -- Fiona Rintoul * The Herald *Wonderfully evocative * Heat *A deeply unsettling modern-day tale of witchcraft * Woman's Weekly *Hinchcliffe writes atmospherically . . . Fans of the supernatural will find much to enjoy in this eerie tale * Literary Review *Slightly gothic, it is a quietly eerie novel, beautifully written, one that keeps a reader alert * Belfast Telegraph *

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