Psychological thriller

Book Synopsis'Horror has a new name and it’s Scott Carson’ Michael Connelly 'Wow!' Stephen King on The Chill ___________A desperate journalist looking for work. A new mindfulness app that promises deep sleep. A dead woman's voice heard during app-induced nightmares. ___________Desperate journalist Nick Bishop takes a job profiling new mindfulness app, Clarity. Relaxing meditations are mixed with haunting 'sleep songs' where a woman's voice sings users into a deep sleep.Then the nightmares begin.Vivid and chilling, they feature a dead woman who calls Nick by name, whispering guidance – or are they threats?Soon, he can't escape her voice. And that's when he makes a terrifying discovery: no one involved with Clarity has any interest in his article. Their interest is in him.Because whilst he may not have any memory of it, he's one of twenty people who have heard this sinister song before, and the only one who is still alive... ___________Reader reviews for Where They Wait: 'The ending was breathtaking' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I couldn't turn the pages fast enough' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Gripping and imaginative' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'One creepy ride and well worth the trip' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Really had me thinking' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR SCOTT CARSON:'Wow! A terrific horror/suspense/disaster novel' Stephen King. 'Horror has a new name and it's Scott Carson' Michael Connelly. 'A must read for fans of eerie gripping storytelling' Dean Koontz. 'The year's best spine-tingler is already here. Scott Carson has answered your dark prayers' -- John Connolly

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Book SynopsisAn enchanting tale of secrets and deception that stretches from the heaths of Suffolk to the banks of the Seine.Annie Sancerre is looking for love. After her husband was killed in the trenches of the Great War, she found herself putting motherhood before everything else, whatever the cost.So when the kind and gentle Fergus Cameron proposes, Annie realises a life with him could bring both comfort and security. Then she meets debonair lawyer Richard Ross near her home in Kew and her future is thrown into doubt.But why does Richard seem to know more about her past than she does?From bestseller Teresa Crane comes an elaborate mystery of love both lost and found.Praise for Treacherous Waters ‘This is compulsive reading’ Marina Oliver, author of The Accidental Marriage

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Book SynopsisThe thirteenth book in the award-winning Peter Diamond series, from Peter Lovesey.Peter Diamond, head of Bath CID, takes a city break in Vienna, where his favourite film, The Third Man, was set, but everything goes wrong and his companion, Paloma, calls a halt to their relationship.Meanwhile, strange things are happening to jobbing musician Mel Farran, who finds himself scouted by methods closer to the spy world than the concert platform. The chance of joining a once-famous string quartet in a residency at Bath Spa University is too tempting for Mel to refuse. Then a body is found in the city canal, and the only clue to the dead woman''s identity is the tattoo of a musical note on one of her teeth. For Diamond, who wouldn''t know a Stradivarius from a French horn, the investigation is his most demanding ever. Three mysterious deaths need to be probed while his own personal life is in free fall...Peter Lovesey has been hailed by the cr

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Book SynopsisThe long-awaited sequel to 'Errant Blood' , a second crime thriller set in the Scottish Highland village of Duncul. Eamon's new found happiness is shattered by the type of murder that the government doesn't want to believe happens anymore. Detective Maclean thinks he has the killer, but something worse than a body has been found beneath the waters of The Minch, something that should never have been brought to the surface, and now its not just TV crews that are watching the village. Trade Review"A high-octane thriller that sets off at speed and never relents until it reaches its conclusion, numerous entertaining twists and turns later"—Undiscovered Scotland"C.F. Peterson has done it again. A story with global resonance in a deeply Scottish setting, full of big ideas though the action never stops, every individual in the huge ensemble clearly picked out and playing an essential part, THE PURIFIED is a joy from irresistible start to shattering finish." —Catriona McPherson'The lavishly rendered Scottish landscape combines with an engrossing cast of characters to turn the spotlight on some important social issues, and political perspectives that teeter on extremism.'—Crime Fiction Lover

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Book SynopsisA Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick and Instant New York Times Bestseller'Marple meets Succession' – Sunday Times'If rich terrible people behaving appallingly is your jam then The Club is the book for you!' – Marian KeyesThere’s no place like Home . . .The Home Group is a collection of ultra-exclusive private members' clubs and a global phenomenon, and the opening of its most ambitious project yet – Island Home, a forgotten island transformed into the height of luxury – is billed as the celebrity event of the decade.But as the first guests arrive, the weekend soon proves deadly – because it turns out that even the most beautiful people can keep the ugliest secrets and, in a world where reputation is everything, they'll do anything to keep it.If your name's on the list, you're not getting out . . .For fans of The White Lotus and Big Little Lies, Ellery Lloyd's The Club is an exhilarating, addictive read, telling a story of ambition, excess, and what happens when people who have everything - or nothing - to lose are pushed to their imit.'One of the most riveting books I've read in a long time' – Louise Candlish, author of Our House'Smart, topical and immensely entertaining' – T.M. Logan, author of The Holiday'Glitzy and twisty and tons of fun' – ObserverTrade ReviewIf rich terrible people behaving appallingly is your jam then The Club is the book for you! It also has murders and intrigue but all I cared about was seeing the RTP getting their comeuppance! -- Marian Keyes, author of Again, RachelSuper-clever, silky smooth and brilliantly wicked, The Club is a triumph and a treat – one of the most riveting books I’ve read in a long time. Five stars from me -- Louise Candlish, author of Our HouseSmart, topical and immensely entertaining – this members-only club is going to be VERY popular in 2022 -- T. M. Logan, author of The HolidayLoved it. A razor-sharp satire on the uber-elite that ramps up the revelations to a deeply satisfying reckoning -- Harriet TyceDark, clever, addictive and outrageously entertaining -- Charlotte Philby, author of The Second WomanA twisty, timely take on the classic murder mystery . . . Entertaining, compelling and just great fun – White Lotus and Succession fans will love it -- Holly Watt, author of The Hunt and The KillA deliciously dark murder mystery and glimpse of the A-list life -- C. D. Major, author of The Thin PlaceThis year’s must-read thriller . . . Shut yourself in, mute your phone and devour this whole -- Celia Walden, author of PaydayAnother corker from Ellery Lloyd – great fun, keeps you guessing, fantastic insight into private members’ clubs. Loved it -- Jane Fallon, author of Over SharingYou’ll need to keep your wits about you as you enter The Club . . . This had me second-guessing all the way through and I didn’t come up for air until I got to the end -- Sandie Jones, author of The Other WomanEvery bit as addictive as People Like Her, The Club has it all – celebrities, secrets, intrigue and razor-sharp observations -- Charlotte Northedge, author of The House GuestA wholly addictive thriller, a clever blend of Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous and murder. A page-turner from start to finish -- Samantha Downing, bestselling author of My Lovely Wife and For Your Own GoodI was absolutely hooked. Packed with rich, delightful and despicable characters, it’s Heat magazine as written by Agatha Christie -- John Marrs, author of The One

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Book Synopsis‘Seductive and unpredictable’ KARIN SLAUGHTER ‘Brilliantly propulsive’ JP DELANEY ‘An ending that left me thunderstruck’ SAMANTHA DOWNING __ SOON TO BE MADE INTO A NETFLIX ORIGINAL FILM__ Every marriage has its secrets… Sadie has it all: a handsome husband, two beautiful children, a highly respected job. But when she finds out Will is having an affair, her perfect life falls apart at the seams. Camille is hot-headed, beautiful, fiery – everything that Sadie isn’t. And she’s obsessively in love with Will. When Sadie and Will’s neighbour is violently murdered, Camille is the only person to witness the crime. But who is really behind the woman’s death? And how is it linked to Camille’s plan to make Will hers… at any cost? Unsettling, darkly compelling and with a jaw-dropping twist, you won’t be able to put this novel down. Perfect for fans of Behind Closed Doors and Sometimes I Lie.___ Readers LOVE The Other Mrs: 'Woah, prepare yourself for a roller coaster ride of a book!' 'The twists in this book are insane. I thought I knew it was going, but then I was COMPLETELY BLOWN AWAY!' 'I loved this story; I was unable to stop rapidly turning the pages. A 5-star read for me.' 'Buckle up , you are in for a heck of a ride with this book!' 'A tense and chilling read.' 'Intriguing and atmospheric.' 'Extremely gripping, dark, gritty and very twisty… it kept me on my toes!' **The brand new thriller from Mary Kubica, LOCAL WOMAN MISSING, is available to pre-order now*** Trade Review Praise for The Other Mrs: ‘Kubica ratchets up tension and intrigue in The Other Mrs. Her salacious, thoroughly mysterious characters bear the qualities we all crave in a thriller – seductive, seemingly unknowable, and altogether unpredictable’ Karin Slaughter ‘Brilliantly propulsive and engrossing, with twists you won’t see coming, The Other Mrs is that rare thing: a thriller with heart’ JP Delaney, author of The Girl Before ‘A labyrinth of deception and family secrets, each one more shocking than the last, with an ending that left me thunderstruck’ Samantha Downing, author of My Lovely Wife ‘Mary Kubica's best book yet! I tore through the twisty, spine-tinglingly creepy pages’ Sarah Pekkanen, co-author of The Wife Between Us ‘An utterly absorbing tale of deception and subterfuge’ Liv Constantine, author of The Other Mrs Parrish ‘Holy moly, it took my breath away’ The Daily Record ‘Heartstopping’ Crime Monthly ‘An unsettling read’ Woman & Home Praise for Mary Kubica ‘Creepy and oh so clever, with a brilliant twist I did not see coming!’ Alice Feeney, bestselling author of Sometimes I Lie ‘Brilliant, intense, and utterly addictive. Be prepared to run a gauntlet of emotions!’ B A Paris, bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors ‘A captivating edge-of-your-seat read’ Megan Miranda ‘With Every Last Lie, Mary Kubica spins an utterly mesmerising tale of marriage and secrets. Haunting, psychologically deft and full of hairpin turns… it’ll have you rapt until its final pages’ Megan Abbott ‘Single White Female on steroids’ Lisa Scottoline ‘Grabs you from the moment it starts’ Daily Mail ‘Gets right under your skin and leaves its mark. A tremendous read’ The Sun

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Book Synopsis‘IT WAS SO GOOD’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Absolutely breath-taking’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Talk about a page-turner!’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘You. DO. NOT want to miss!!!’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Book SynopsisAn incredible psychological crime thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat from the Top Ten Sunday Times bestselling authorThis is creepy storytelling of the highest order: spine-chilling and difficult to put down' Daily MailA race against time to save her childIn seven days, Maggie's son, Max, turns three. But she's not planning a party or buying presents or updating his baby book. She's dreading it. Because in her world, third birthdays are the days on which the unthinkable happens she loses her child.For the last twelve years Maggie has been imprisoned in a basement. Abducted aged fifteen, she gave birth to two sons before Max, and on their third birthdays her captor came and took them from her.She cannot let it happen again. But she has no idea how to stop it. And the clock is ticking''Great hook, fast-paced, fully engrossing. Don''t miss out read it now!'' Sam Carrington, author of The Missing WifeA superb read for suspense fans, this taut thriller will have you racinTrade Review'With an unrelenting sense of urgency, this brilliant book will get under your skin. Great hook, fast-paced, fully engrossing. Don't miss out – read it now!' Sam Carrington, author of The Missing Wife ‘This is creepy storytelling of the highest order: spine-chilling and difficult to put down’ Daily Mail ‘A superb read for suspense fans, this taut thriller will have you racing for the finish’ Heat ‘A gripping page turner’ Closer ‘An expert at crafting chilling scenes that will instantly capture a reader’s imagination, Alex Lake’s latest release is no exception…The emotional rawness will take you to dark depths, but the journey towards that last flicker of hope is one you can’t pull back from’ Woman & Home ‘Dark psychological thriller’ The i ‘Evocative writing and emotional rawness’ Woman’s Weekly ‘I found Seven Days to be an addictive, tense and chilling read, and a worthy addition to any psychological or crime thrillers lovers bookshelf’ The Book Review Cafe ‘The way this plot was laid out was exceptional…Lake absolutely nailed the characterisation of the abductor…by far the best proof I’ve received this year’ Reviews by Chloe ‘OMG – WOW!!! I have no other words…go buy and read this book now, it is that AMAZING!’ Rachel’s Random Reads ‘WHAT. A. RIDE. The adrenaline raced through me as I read this jaw-dropping thriller’ Emma’s Biblio Treasures ‘I couldn’t put the story down until I discovered [Maggie] and Max’s fate…Seven Days is an absolutely fascinating psychological thriller’ Jaffa Reads Too Praise for Alex Lake: ‘A lip-smackingly twisted tale’ Heat ‘A tense and twisty domestic noir that oozes with intrigue. Perfect for devouring in one sitting’ Woman & Home ‘A thoroughly entertaining, gripping read’ Cass Green, bestselling author of In a Cottage In a Wood

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Book SynopsisJason Bourne is back - top-notch thriller from Robert Ludlum''s legendary series.''Olympic style, all-out espionage'' Daily Express''Watch your back 007 - Bourne is out to get you'' - Sunday TimesJason Bourne is working as a ''blacksmith'' - hired by high-level government ministers fearful of assassination attempts. He is paid to impersonate these men at meetings in places of uncertain security around the globe, but when armed gunmen storm one such meeting, they''re target is not the minister he impersonates, but Bourne himself. Kidnapped and transported to an underground bunker, Bourne finds himself face-to-face with a well-known terrorist who demands that Bourne carry out a special mission for him - one, that if completed, will have dire consequences for the entire world.Trade ReviewLudlum stuffs more surprises into his novels than any other six-pack of thriller writers combined * NEW YORK TIMES *Bourne is more mysterious than Bond, more real than Batman and more complex than Bruce Willis * STELLA *Huge in scope... Ludlum spins it all together with lots of suspense * SUNDAY TELEGRAPH *The real titan of the genre is Robert Ludlum * GQ *A writer who bests the bestsellers * DAILY TELEGRAPH *Olympic style, all-out espionage * DAILY EXPRESS *Move over 007, Bourne is back * DAILY MIRROR *Slickly paced ... all-consuming * ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY *

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Book SynopsisIn The Sunday Times bestselling novel Darkhouse', Alex Barclay took you on a terrifying excursion to hell and back. In The Caller', she leaves you stranded thereOne way in no way out.He targets victims in their own homes, subjecting them to a terrifying ordeal before leaving their lifeless bodies in their hallway for a loved one to find. at first the murders appear unrelated, the notion of a serial killer at large almost dismissed. But the killing hasn't stopped.Back on the job after a year out, NYPD Detective Joe Lucchesi becomes the reluctant lead in the high-profile investigation. Battling with physical pain and tension in the task force and at home, he struggles to make progress.Then just when he feels close to making a breakthrough, the investigation itself is rocked by tragedy, and the body count risesTrade ReviewPraise for The Caller ‘Compelling’ Glamour ‘The Thirller of the summer’ Irish Independent Praise Darkhouse ‘Darkhouse is a terrific debut by an exciting new writer.’ The Independent on Sunday ‘Excellent summer reading…Barclay has the confidence to move her story along slowly, and deftly explores the relationships between her characters…’ Sunday Telegraph ‘Darkhouse meets all the criteria of a good thriller – scary moments, twists, and page-turning hooks…Darkhouse will guarantee you a few sleepless nights.’ Irish Evening Echo ‘Alex Barclay’s dark, suspenseful novel is the chiller-thriller of the Summer.’ Saga Magazine ‘A great thriller…There are loads of twists and turns, it wil make your bus journey home fly by!’B Magazine

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Book SynopsisEVERY FAMILY HAS ITS SECRETS . . .A beautiful, bewitching, unsettling and unputdownable dream of a book . . . .I genuinely loved this, it will stay with me for a long time' LISA JEWELLA blistering thriller' NEW YORK TIMESImpossible to put down' CHRIS WHITAKER____________________________________________________________Seventeen-year-old Lily has a loving, normal family. So why does it suddenly feel like secrets are stirring? Like Mama is about to crack?As a storm of memories builds over one stifling summer, Lily must recast everything. What if her house isn't a home but a prison? What if her mother isn't a protector but a monster . . .Bold, beautifully told, and bound to keep you turning this pages, this is an unforgettable story about a family gone bad . . ._________________________________________________________________Readers love getting a taste of BAD FRUIT:Best book I have read in a long long time. Intelligently written, really well paced. I devoured this' Reader review ?????A Trade Review‘A chilling literary thriller’ GRAZIA ‘Disturbing, poignant and memorable all at once – an exploration of a very dark relationship between a daughter and her mother’ OBSERVER ‘A riveting novel exploring how family ties can both make us and break us’ RED ‘Searing’ ELLE ‘A compelling debut that fizzes with tension from start to finish . . . this is a darkly fascinating, tightly plotted narrative from a writer to watch’ HARPER’S BAZAAR ‘A family overflowing with secrets. Bad Fruit is dark, compelling and beautifully written’ LOUISE HARE ‘Beautiful, disturbing, impossible to put down. Bad Fruit heralds a seriously impressive new talent in Ella King’ CHRIS WHITAKER ‘Thrilling and suspenseful, King’s exemplary novel will keep readers fascinated until the end’ BOOKLIST, starred review ‘A beautiful collision of mothers and daughters, human darkness and human kindness, truth and lies’ SARAH MAY ‘Compelling and wicked, Bad Fruit is a novel about the darkest of family secrets and the lies we tell ourselves in order to live with them. This is an intimate, compulsive thriller best read on a hot summer night’ JING-JING LEE ‘Tense, intense and intriguing. Ella King is a genuinely exciting new voice’ KATE HAMER ‘King is unflinching as she examines the hard questions about family. What defines belonging? Looks, care, secrets? How do you understand someone who loves you and hurts you? In Bad Fruit, guilt, hate, and love mingle powerfully’ ROWAN HISAYO BUCHANAN ‘Bad Fruit is brilliant, taut and explosive. Ella King deftly explores the toxicity of generational trauma while being unafraid to confront the racial tensions that can simmer below the surface. A bold new voice’ HELENA LEE 'At once beautiful and harrowing’ L V MATTHEWS ‘Mesmerizing, dream-like and darkly suspenseful’ FRANCES CHA

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

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Book SynopsisThe fifth novel in the DI Sean Corrigan series authentic and terrifying crime fiction with a psychological edge, by an ex-Met detective. Perfect for fans of Mark Billingham, Peter James and Stuart MacBride.It's time,' the voice from the shadow told him. Time to show them all.'A brutal killer walks the streets of London at night.He victims are the most vulnerable in society sex workers and drug addicts those that won't be missed.DI Sean Corrigan and his team investigate, but this killer has set a trap just for him.Can he stop the murders before more bodies are found, or is DI Corrigan about to become the next victim?A chilling and addictive serial killer thriller perfect for fans of Stuart MacBride and Peter James.Trade ReviewPraise for Luke Delaney: ‘The feeling of being at the heart of a police investigation seeps from every page’ Daily Mail ‘An authentic voice on how the police operate with a stone-cold killer striking randomly around London … scary authenticity’ The Sun ‘Luke Delaney knows the London crime scene like the back of his hand and uses this inside knowledge to the full’ The Times ‘A striking debut from a former Murder Squad Detective, Delaney is not his real name, but there is no doubt about his inside knowledge and ability to convey it’ Daily Mail ‘A confident, aggressive and very promising debut by a former Met detective’ The Times ‘If you haven’t made Sean Corrigan’s acquaintance yet, don’t worry. This is as good a place to start as any. Jump in, make yourself at home, but remember to turn the heating up, as this is chilling crime at its best’ Crime Review

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Book Synopsis Here are two things I know about my mother: 1. She had dark hair, like mine. 2. She wasn’t very happy at the end. Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR ELISABETH CARPENTER: '11 Missed Calls is a compelling mystery full of family secrets and lies, with intriguing three-dimensional characters'. ROZ WATKINS ‘The perfect summer read. Carpenter has the rare ability to tune into the domestic sphere, amplify tension and weave suspense and drama into what others, with a less careful eye, might discard as mundane,’ SYD MOORE ‘A wonderfully assured debut about every parent’s darkest nightmare – expertly weaving a family’s story together with a real sense of tension and some great twists. Highly recommended.’ TM Logan, bestselling author of LIES ‘An intense domestic thriller, twists and turns galore, and a host of family secrets. An absorbing read.’ PAUL FINCH, bestselling author of STRANGERS ‘Libby Carpenter's beautiful writing draws you in immediately. Her characterisation is superb, and she skillfully delivers a pacey, suspenseful plot. 99 Red Balloons is an intelligent, taut and compelling thriller that manages to pack a punch – and still throws you right at the end. It's perfect – I loved every word.’ SAM CARRINGTON, bestselling author of SAVING SOPHIE ‘I LOVED 99 Red Balloons. What a rollercoaster of a read! I swear, you could almost SEE the moment when everything clicked into place in my head! A brilliant, tense, pacy read.’ LISA HALL, bestselling author of BETWEEN ME AND YOU ‘This sharp, poignant domestic noir is like watching a snake slither towards its prey. You want to look away but somehow you can't stop looking. Carpenter emerges as an addictive new talent, climbing inside the characters and opening them up for the reader to devour. What a wonderful debut!’ HELEN FIELDS, author or PERFECT REMAINS 'I loved this book. It is a thoroughly satisfying page turning read, full of characterisation and pathos. The empathy I felt towards the characters is to me , for a crime novel, what makes it stand out. Very well written and the plot is seamless.’ AMANDA ROBSON, author of OBSESSION

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Book SynopsisYou can trust your family, can't you?Tess Piper was fourteen when her adored twin sister Edie disappeared.She has spent the last twenty years building a life away from her fractured family, desperate to escape the shadow of the past.Only now she needs to confront the huge hole her sister's disappearance left in her life, because a body has been found. The police are shining a spotlight on the Piper family. And secrets are about to surface.After all, it's common knowledge that more often than not, these crimes are committed by someone close to the victim. Someone they trust. Someone they knowWhat really happened to Edie Piper?A gripping thriller perfect for fans of C.L. Taylor, K.L. Slater and Rachel Abbott.Reader reviewsI totally devoured this the ending is a killer! Loved how the pages just blurred into one another and was seriously gutted when I'd finished it and wanted more.'A great read, fascinating and intriguing kept me guessing right until the end'Dark, twisted, creepy, atmospheTrade Review‘An excellent debut with a sinister sting. Reveals and plot twists delivered so skilfully that you won’t know who to trust.’ Mel Sherratt ‘Someone You Know is such a compelling, page-turning read – full of secrets, intrigue, and twists. Isaac-Henry has created a wonderful cast of characters – I doubted almost all of them, but how wrong I was. Highly recommended.’ Elisabeth Carpenter ‘The first page hooked me, the brilliant writing, fabulous characters and tight plot reeled me in, and the skilfully revealed twists kept me enthralled until the final page.’ Sam Carrington ‘Someone You Know is a tale that evokes the well-used phrase ‘a page turner’ but manages to do so without compromising on language or intelligence. Very well-written with an original plot that kept me guessing till the end. Isaac-Henry has a unique voice and brings a thoroughly fresh perspective to the crime novel genre. Heartily recommended. Can't wait for her next offering.’ Syd Moore ‘Olivia Isaac-Henry very skillfully leads her readers a macabre dance into the heart of a community and family where everyone has their secrets … I would highly recommend this tightly-plotted, clever debut.’ NetGalley reviewer ‘Dark, twisted, creepy, atmospheric, engaging, unputdownable brilliance. Read this book in 2019. I implore you.’ NetGalley reviewer ‘An intense, creepy and pacy thriller.’ NetGalley reviewer ‘A must-read for any fan of mystery, murder, and twists that you don’t see coming!’ NetGalley reviewer ‘A creepy tale that had me hooked from the opening pages and held me right up until the final paragraph.’ NetGalley reviewer ‘This story peels back in layers to reveal the truth about what really happened to Edie. A gripping story that has a couple of surprises.’ NetGalley reviewer

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Book SynopsisSeven guests. One killer. A holiday to rememberAddictive and fun' Daily MailNot all the guests will survive their stayYou use an app, called Cloud BNB, to book a room online. And on a cold and windy afternoon you arrive at The Guesthouse, a dramatic old building on a remote stretch of hillside in Ireland.You are expecting a relaxing break,but you find something very different. Something unimaginable. Because a killer has lured you and six other guests here and now you can't escape.One thing's for certain: not all of you will come back from this holiday aliveAddictive'SunDark, claustrophobic and full of suspense: The Guesthouse is a gripping mystery, and a fantastic debut' Alex Lake, author of Seven DaysCreaking floorboards, secret passages, plaintive cries, howling winds all the mystery and mayhem you need on a dark winter night' Rachel Sargeant, author of The RoommatesTruly gripping' Sunday ExpressTrade Review‘Addictive and fun’ Daily Mail ‘Dark, claustrophobic and full of suspense: The Guesthouse is a gripping mystery, and a fantastic debut’ Alex Lake ‘Creaking floorboards, secret passages, plaintive cries, howling winds – all the mystery and mayhem you need on a dark winter night’ Rachel Sargeant ‘Addictive’ Sun ‘Truly gripping’ Sunday Express ‘A chilling thriller’ Waitrose magazine 'Claustrophobic tension, atmospheric, an amazing finish. I loved every page of this book' Book Blog London 'Intriguing, interesting, and chilling – what more can you ask for?' The Writing Garnet 'An emotional rollercoaster' Travelling Book Junkie ‘Gripping and tense’ Jen Med’s Book Reviews ‘Everything a thriller should have: suspense, mystery, tension, good characters and a little death’ Books Love Readers ‘Excellent characterisation’ Books by Bindu ‘So well written…with vivid and and realistic characters. Worth more than five stars and very very highly recommended’ Nicki’s Life of Crime ‘So many twists and tension reaching an explosive ending’ Divine World of Books ‘Adding her own unique style and intricacies to the story, Frost’s dark, creepy and atmospheric work is relentlessly exciting. Dark, claustrophobic and full of suspense, this is a scintillating read.’ The Courier

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

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Book Synopsis?????'Well this book blew my mind! What a delicious plot twist. One of the best psychological thrillers I have read in a very long time' Michelle, reader reviewShe told you her secret. Now she's dead and it's your faultAs the local doctor, Kate O''Leary has the respect of her community, after all she''s helped generations of those in need.But then a teenage patient is murdered. And her blood is found in Kate''s house.Her neighbours turn against her and rumours start to spread. Alone and under arrest, Kate turns to the one person who can help. But she knows that even an official verdict can mean nothing if those looking for revenge find you guilty.Kate knows she''s not a killer. But if it''s not her, then who? And finding the truth might be the only way to stay aliveLocal Whispers is a gripping and twisty psychological crime thriller perfect for fans of Claire Douglas and Gillian McAllister.See what readers are saying:?????'So many hidden surprises and twists and turns, amazing and darkTrade Review What others are saying about Flowers for the Dead: 'Wow, I loved this book very much. It's dark, intense and quite chilling at times, and it really made for some harrowing reading.' Sarah, NetGalley reviewer 5* 'Bar none, this one of my top favorite thrillers to date. Whoa! Damn… You've gotta read it! 5+ stars.' Olivia, NetGalley reviewer 5* 'I would fully recommend this well written book. Strap yourself in – the subject matter is harrowing but expertly woven into a tale of secrets, mis-truths and ulterior motives.' Mark, NetGalley reviewer 5* ‘One of the best novels I read for 2019. The rough storyline hit a nerve and didn't stop until the end. I loved the strong and determined main character.’ Reva, Netgalley reviewer ‘A great psychological thriller which will keep you reading until the last page.’ Sharon, Netgalley reviewer ‘I thought I knew the culprit and then thought it was first one character and then another. Isn’t this what makes a great mystery?’ Sallie, Netgalley reviewer ‘An exhilarating read, everything I would hope for in a psychological thriller.’ Netgalley reviewer

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Book SynopsisA thrilling new whodunnit series, fast-paced and funny, featuring a detective as sharp as his suits and a heroine who's trouble.DI Leo George has been invited to a friends' reunion weekend at a lodge in the grounds of the exclusive Piccadilly Club in the affluent Cotswolds village of Chipping Norton. He's bringing his new girlfriend, Jess Bridges, an edgy private detective who's wondering if she'll fit in with Leo's old university set.As the only outsider, it's clear to Jess that there is more than just friendship at the heart of the group, and they seem to have made a habit of pushing the boundaries of their relationships to their limits. The weekend proves to be a catalyst that opens a Pandora's box of ugly secrets Jess can see that when some friendships are this toxic, there can only be one deadly outcome Trade ReviewPraise for the Jess Bridges Mystery series: ‘It makes your veins thrill with adrenaline!’ 5* Amazon reviewer ‘One of the most exciting female characters I’ve met this year!’ 5* Amazon reviewer ‘Be prepared to be on the edge of your seat.’ 5* Amazon reviewer ‘Chilling, mind baffling, and gripping’ 5* Amazon reviewer ‘Incredibly addictive!’ 5* Amazon reviewer ‘Entertaining, action-packed and well written’ 5* Goodreads reviewer ‘I did not want to put it down.’ 5* Goodreads reviewer

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Book SynopsisTrade Review‘Gripping and pacy’ Steve Cavanagh ‘A hugely promising debut’ Irish Independent ‘A dark, disturbing and gripping read perfect for fans of Jane Casey, Patricia Gibney and Brian McGilloway. Sharon Dempsey will be one to watch!’ Claire Allan 'Deftly and compellingly written, Sharon Dempsey cleverly brings the strands of this story together and creates a disturbing journey towards a shocking truth.' Anthony Quinn ‘A gripping exploration of fractured families, grieving children and how the crimes of yesterday still echo today … A twisting tale of intrigue that never lets up.’ Brian McGilloway 'An intriguing, sophisticated read told in an authentic voice … A powerful story about conflict and the shadows it leaves behind.' Kelly Creighton ‘A dark, twisting, compelling tale … Sharon is part of a new generation of crime writers able to mine Northern Ireland’s troubled history to craft gripping stories for today.’ Stuart Neville

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Book SynopsisIt begins with a letter . . . The letter contains a request - think of a number, any number - and a sealed envelope. And inside the envelope is that number. When Dave Gurney, retired NYPD homicide detective, is contacted by an old college acquaintance about some startling letters he''s been receiving, he thinks it''s little more than a diverting but sinister puzzle. That is, until the acquaintance is brutally killed. Suddenly Gurney finds himself in the middle of a murder investigation that makes no sense. Because the killer seems to have known his victim intimately - how else was he able to predict his victim''s thoughts, even his actions? How did he know his darkest secrets? The killer is smart, and he is playing with the police. But Gurney needs to be smarter. This is only the beginning. And the killer alone knows where it will end.Fans of Harlan Coben and Linwood Barclay will love this unique and chilling high-concept thriller. Praise for John Verdon: ''The best thriller I''ve read in a long, long time'' Tess Gerritsen ''Wow! Totally absorbing, brilliantly written. The best book I''ve read this year'' SunTrade ReviewWritten with pace, style, intelligence, teasing puzzles and lots of tension.The number I'm thinking of is 1! * Reginald Hill *Addictive and thoroughly engrossing . . . this tale will grab hold of you like a steel jaw trap * Joseph Finder *Spectacular and mind-bending . . . the best thriller I've read in a long, long time. John Verdon's writing is so polished, so nuanced, it makes me envious that I didn't write this terrific novel * Tess Gerritsen *John Verdon has written a flawless novel about flawed people and he's written it beautifully * Nelson DeMille *With its edge-of-the-chair suspense, memorable characters that jump off the pages, and elegant and deft writing, John Verdon's Think of a Number is a stunning debut * Faye Kellerman *One of the finest thrillers I've read in years. I devoured it. In a genre frequently and sadly known for delivering more of the same old familiar stuff, Think of a Number stands out as original and exciting * John Katzenbach *Simply one of the best thrillers I've read in a lifetime of thriller reading - eloquent, heart-rending, deeply suspenseful on many levels, and relentlessly intelligent. Absolutely not to be missed! * John Lescroart *

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Book SynopsisMr Marble is in serious debt, desperate for money to pay his family''s bills, until the combination of a wealthy relative, a bottle of Cyanide and a shovel offer him the perfect solution. In fact, his troubles are only just beginning. Slowly the Marble family becomes poisoned by guilt, and caught in an increasingly dangerous trap of secrets, fear and blackmail. Then, in a final twist of the knife, Mrs Marble ensures that retribution comes in the most unexpected of ways ...First published in 1926, C. S. Forester''s gritty psychological thriller took crime writing in a new direction, portraying ordinary, desperate people committing monstrous acts, and showing events spiralling terribly, chillingly, out of control.Trade ReviewThe unsung godfather of English noir. -- Andrew TaylorCompelling. * Sunday Times *Compelling * Sunday Times *C. S. Forester is a splendid storyteller * Guardian *I recommend Forester to every literate I know -- Ernest HemingwayThe unsung godfather of English noir -- Andrew Taylor

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Book SynopsisThe Child''s Child is the new crime novel by bestselling, prize-winning author Barbara Vine, pen-name for the late bestselling author Ruth RendellWhat sort of betrayal would drive a brother and sister apart?When Grace and her brother Andrew inherit their grandmother''s house in Hampstead, they decide to move in together. It seems the obvious thing to do: they''ve always got on well, the house is large enough to split down the middle, and neither of them likes partying or loud music. There''s one thing they''ve forgotten though: what if one of them wants to bring a lover into the house? When Andrew''s partner James moves in, it alters the balance - with almost fatal consequences.Barbara Vine''s is the pen-name of Ruth Rendell, and The Child''s Child is the first book she has published under that name since The Birthday Present in 2008. It''s an intriguing examination of betrayal in families, and of those two once-unmentionable subjeTrade ReviewProbably the greatest living crime writer in the world -- Ian RankinCracking stuff. The Vine continues to flourish . . . (A) miracle of storytelling with her customary aplomb and cool composure -- Express on THE CHILD's CHILDVine is not afraid to walk down the mean streets of the mind and can build up an almost tangible atmosphere of menace and unease * Daily Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisNo matter how far you run . . .He''s never far behind''Gripping, poignant'' Rosamund Lupton''Eerily haunting'' Jane Corry''I literally couldn''t put it down'' Emma Curtis__________________________________________Lisa needs to disappear. And her friend''s rambling old home in the wilds of Yorkshire seems like the perfect place. It''s miles away from the closest town, and no one there knows her or her little boy, Joe.But when a woman from the local village comes to visit them, Lisa realizes that she and Joe aren''t as safe as she thought.What secrets have Rowan Isle House - and her friend - kept hidden all these years?And what will Lisa have to do to survive, when her past finally catches up with her?**BUY THE NEW SPELLBINDING THRILLER FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF DAY OF THE ACCIDENT AND MY SISTER''S BONES**Trade ReviewEerily haunting with the delicious sense of danger which Nuala Ellwood is so good at creating -- Jane CorryThe House on The Lake is so tautly written, I literally couldn't put it down. Nuala Ellwood writes like a dream -- Emma CurtisCreepy and deliciously atmospheric, this page-turner has it all - twists and turns and a powerful emotional punch. Highly recommend -- Teresa Driscoll

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Book Synopsis ''Gripping . . . I simply couldn''t put it down'' Edel Coffey, author of Breaking Point ''Kept me guessing with each page I turned'' Patricia Gibney, author of The Missing Ones From the Top Ten Irish Times bestselling author comes a gripping, emotional thriller that explores the darkest corners of family and the secrets we hide behind closed doors.Amy jumps at the opportunity when she''s offered a nannying job in picturesque West Cork. The assignment is for the Carroll family, whose stunning house is situated on a stretch of remote coastline. It''s the perfect chance for Amy to start over - far away from her life in Dublin she is trying to escape.With two adorable children to oversee, a pair of generous employers and a lavish new home, everything seems wonderful. So why can''t Amy shake a creeping sense of unease? Perhaps it''s the husband''s erratic behaviour. Or the strange messages that somebody hasTrade ReviewA gripping, contemporary gothic thriller. I tore through it. I simply couldn't put it down. -- Edel Coffey, author of BREAKING POINTA slow burning, extremely well-structured psychological thriller * Irish Times *A chilling exploration of what really goes on behind closed doors of a family home. Someone You Trust is filled with secrets, lies and a sense of menacing unease. Descriptive writing, compelling characters and atmospheric setting are well balanced to produce a tense domestic noir that delivers. More please. -- Brena Brown * Irish Indepedent *Claustrophobic . . . No one is who they seem to be, which kept me guessing with each page I turned. I've no hesitation in recommending Someone You Trust as it is a great read -- Patricia Gibney, author of THREE WIDOWSTwists and turns in a satisfyingly unpredictable manner . . . A blockbuster thriller * Irish Examiner *Dark, intense and emotional, this haunting whodunit is utterly chilling, with a real sting in its twisty tail -- Sam Blake, author of REMEMBER MY NAMEIt's rare a thriller has such an emotional core but this one does. Fabulous -- Martina Murphy, author of THE NIGHT CALLEREqual parts tautly woven, chilling, and heartbreaking, Someone You Trust is a thriller that will take readers on an emotional roller coaster. With ratcheting tension and a mounting sense of dread, you might think you know what's happening, but this is a story that will defy your expectations. A must-read for fans of domestic suspense -- Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, author of THE GIRLS ARE ALL SO NICE HERENothing is what it seems in this creepy, propulsive, atmospheric thriller. I dare you not to read it in one sitting -- Kieran Scott, author of REGRETS ONLY

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Book SynopsisTHE THRILLING PAGE-TURNER FROM INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER JILLIANE HOFFMAN''Intensely readable. A tale of personal horror, thrills and vengeance'' GuardianOne terrible night in New York City, brilliant law student Chloe Larson is brutally attacked in her own home - and her life is changed for ever . . . LIFE OR DEATH?Twelve years later and calling herself CJ, she''s a State Attorney in Florida when the hunt for a sadistic serial killer called Cupid appears to be over. But for CJ, the terror is only just beginning . . . KILLER OR VICTIM?Because if Cupid is the same man who left her former self for dead all those years ago, the price of vengeance might be her career - and her sanity. But if he isn''t, the truth could cost CJ a whole lot more . . .JUSTICE OR RETRIBUTION?Praise for Jilliane Hoffman:''Grim and gripping'' Crimespree''Writes like an angel'' Independent on Sunday ''Hugely readable'' Daily MirrorTrade ReviewIntensely readable. A tale of personal horror, thrills and vengeance * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisThe explosive twelfth Peter Diamond case.In the small hours of a Sunday morning in the city of Bath a policeman on beat duty is shot dead by an unseen gunman - the third killing of an officer in Somerset in a matter of weeks. The emergency services are summoned. Ambitious to arrest the Somerset Sniper, the duty inspector, Ken Lockton, seals the crime scene, which is confined by the river on one side and a massive retaining wall on the other. He discovers the murder weapon in a garden - and is himself attacked and left for dead.Enter Peter Diamond, Bath''s burly CID chief. Middle-aged and not built for action, he pits himself and his team against the killer in a hunt that will test his physical powers to the limit...Trade ReviewAs ever, Lovesey produces a well-crafted mystery with twists and turns to tax the brain...a perfect puzzle from the master of the genre * Bella *Lovesey proves a dab hand at dry humour * Time Out *A stand-out instalment of one of the most enjoyable police series around * Morning Star *Superlative . . . Lovesey, winner of the CWA Gold and Silver Dagger, leavens the suspense with Diamond's trademark gallows humor, and closes with one of his cleverest solutions * Publishers Weekly *Nobody but Lovesey could thump out a gritty procedural yet instill Bath with so much charm and history that readers will have to put it on their bucket lists * Kirkus reviews *Witty and engaging...what [Diamond] lacks in tact and sang-froid, he makes up for with common sense and a dogged determination to overcome obstacles * Wall Street Journal *His books always have a tight plot and very professional sets of clues and investigators, and this one, the 12th, is one of his best . . . If you're not already a fan of Lovesey and Diamond, start here * Globe and Mail *The pacing is relentless in this well-plotted mystery. The engaging Peter Diamond is rarely far afield, involved in nearly every aspect of the criminal investigation . . . Cop to Corpse is a strong entry in this already strong series of mysteries and police procedurals * Mysterious Reviews *

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Book SynopsisThe nail-biting new novel from the thrilling Sunday Times bestseller Karen Rose, and Book 3 in the Cincinnati series.Cincinnati''s children are in grave danger, and time is running out to save them...When FBI Special Agent Griffin ''Decker'' Davenport wakes from a coma, he immediately thinks of two things: first, the ring of human traffickers he''s spent the past three years undercover to bring down was just the tip of the iceberg; second, the brown eyes he sees upon waking belong to a woman he trusts to help him finish the job he started.FBI Special Agent Kate Coppola''s mission is to stop the growing menace of domestic human trafficking, starting with the customers and suppliers of the now-broken Cincinnati trafficking ring. Decker''s new revelation is her worst nightmare - one of the traffickers'' customers is acquiring teens for the Internet sex trade.Kate and Decker''s search for this mystery customer becomes more diffTrade 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''Jane Isaac knows how to tell a good yarn. Expertly plotted and true to life'' Mel Sherratt.Stuart Ingram was once a respected local councillor... The first time the police knocked on Gina''s door, they arrested her husband. The second time, they accused him of child abuse. But he died a guilty man. This time, the police are here for Gina to tell her that her husband is dead. Murdered, just two weeks before his trial. Gina always stood by her husband. Even when everyone else walked away. She believed the trial would clear his name. But now Stuart is dead. And his wife is the suspect. It''s a race against time for DC Beth Chamberlain to uncover the truth especially when a second man turns up dead. Domestic noir meets police procedural in this pacy thriller from Jane Isaac, perfect for fans of Samantha Downing, Fiona Barton and K.L. Slater. Previously published as Presumed Guilty.Praise for Jane Isaac: ''Gripping subjects, brilliTrade ReviewIsaac does a superb job of escalating the tension and dread * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisThe Stone Girl is a riveting tale of deception, vengeance and power set against the haunting beauty of the Adirondack wilderness.

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of The Boy That Never Was and Girl Unknown, Only We Know is a gripping novel that shows just how dangerous our childhood secrets can be.In 1982, on a once-in-a-lifetime holiday beneath the stifling heat of the midday sun, three children start a game that ends in tragedy.Now, thirty years later, Nick, Luke and Katie are estranged, yet still bound together by the dark truth of what happened at the river that day.Except some secrets won''t stay buried.And when Luke suddenly vanishes and the threatening messages begin, it seems that the strings of the past are tightening around them all. Because someone else knows what they did and is intent on seeking justice, at any cost . . .Praise for Only We Know:''Only We Know builds handsomely on the promise of The Boy That Never Was, plausibly and hauntingly exploring the extent to which guilt, shame and Trade ReviewThe book is beautifully written, with just the right balance of teasing the reader with clues and hitting them with revelations -- Best Crime Fiction of 2015 * Telegraph *The power of Only We Know lies in the slow illumination of how, under their flimsy cloaks of adulthood, Katie and Nick and Luke are still the traumatised children of a long-ago day by a river, frozen in time by one event. It raises fascinating questions about who we are at heart, about the degree to which damage and guilt can shape our natures, and about whether - and how - we can be redeemed -- Tana FrenchOnly We Know builds handsomely on the promise of The Boy That Never Was, plausibly and hauntingly exploring the extent to which guilt, shame and secrecy can shape, define and eventually destroy lives -- Declan Burke * Irish Times *This is an intense and subtle story with some wonderfully poetic passages and a character driven plot which becomes more compelling as the sense of momentum gathers and the true version of events is slowly revealed. Gripping stuff -- Sunday MirrorDon't be surprised if you devour Only We Know in one sitting -- Crime Fiction LoversPraise for The Boy That Never Was * - *I shot through this in one sitting. Like Gone Girl . . . It's the most gripping thing I've read for ages * Evening Standard *Stunning -- Simon Mayo Radio 2 Book ClubA truly remarkable novel. The Boy That Never Was is a pitch-perfect balance of driving plot and honest, complex human emotion. Written in a captivating, lyrical style and brilliantly structured, the story grips your heart from the first pages and simply never lets go -- Jeffrey DeaverBeautifully written, tense and twisty tale * Sunday Mirror *Gripping from its dramatic opening chapter, this tense, unpredictable novel blends a thriller with an intimate family story to produce a most compelling read -- John Boyne

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Book SynopsisThis stunning debut novel is a gripping read laced with mystery, secrets and love - perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Tracy Chevalier and Sarah Waters. There are secrets hiding between the walls at Castaway House . . . __________1924 Robert Carver escapes to the glamorous Castaway House to spend a summer in the company of his much wealthier cousin, Alec Bray. But appearances can be deceiving, and the Brays are a damaged family, with even more damaging secrets. And little does Robert know that his world is about to change for ever. . .1965Rosie Churchill has run away from home and everything she knows to stay at the rundown Castaway House.But when she begins to discover a long-buried scandal she soon comes to realise that neither her own troubled past nor that of the house will stay secret for long. . .As Rosie begins to learn more about Robert, the further she is drawn into the mysteTrade ReviewI loved the gloriously, shamelessly old-fashioned title, with its hints of Agatha Christie and Josephine Tey . . . A fizzingly fresh story of mysteries-within-mysteries * Saga magazine *An elegantly written debut by an author to watch out for * Random Things Through My Letterbox, blogspot *Vivid and colourful . . . A well thought out, thorough mystery that does have you wanting to turn the next page * Lisa, Lisa Talks About *A tale of mystery, secrets and love * Female First *Highly absorbing * Love Reading *A delicious new mystery . . . We started reading this over lunch yesterday, and became so engrossed, it was a struggle to get back to work * Novelicious *

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Book SynopsisHow far would you go to protect your secrets?Greece, 1980Emma takes part in a shattering, violent event. An event to which she is anything but an innocent bystander.She is only eighteen, but this marks her fall from innocence.It will haunt her for the rest of her life.London, nowKate has the perfect existence: a glossy image, a glamorous home, a perfect family.But there are cracks.All is not what it seems.And now the two worlds are about to collide.Somebody''s out for revenge.Someone who has been waiting thirty years...Trade Review'Another compelling, beautifully-written book from one of the best writers in a strong field. Once again, Julia Crouch plays on our darkest fears, and makes the reader feel that the closer to home, the greater the menace. Brilliant' -- Erin KellyA highly addictive revenge thriller... Julia Crouch expertly thrusts you back into those heady days of teenage gap years, when anything feels possible, yet danger lurks everywhere. I devoured The Long Fall in two days, and couldn't stop thinking about it afterwards -- Louise Millar

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Book SynopsisTHERE''S NO REST FOR THE WICKED . . .Detective Inspector Paolo Sterling is urgently called away from court when a young woman''s mutilated body is found dumped in a car park.As the post-mortem begins, he is horrified to discover that the victim was the lead witness who failed to appear in court just days earlier. And, at the same time, a connection to another ongoing case is revealed and, suddenly, DI Sterling realises he is on the hunt for a depraved and senseless serial killer.Delving further into the investigation, Paolo and his team find themselves embroiled in a terrifying underworld that has unexpected links to Paolo''s life. And, when the lines between professional and personal blur, Paolo is forced to confront his worst nightmare. But how far will he go to protect those he loves? And what will he have to sacrifice to do so?]*PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AS RETRIEVER OF SOULS*Lorraine Mace brings us the first unflinching and toTrade ReviewLorraine Mace has done it again. Crime fiction at its absolute finest -- MARION TODDWhat an opening! Lorraine certainly knows how to write a gripping thriller. A chilling read -- KAREN KINGA dark, cleverly plotted tale . . . I was gripped from the opening scene and raced through the book to its final, shocking ending. Crime writing at its very best -- SHEILA BUGLERGritty, topical, sometimes lacerating, but always enthralling. A truly compulsive read -- ABBIE FROST

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Book SynopsisONE SMALL SCRATCH AND THE SECRETS WILL COME POURING OUT . . . Jenna has spent the last twenty-five years trying to forget what happened to her as a teenager. Trying to forget what they did. But it has always been there - the mistake the four friends made. Now it has taken another life, Jenna has the opportunity to make amends. But if she comes forward now, the truth could shatter her marriage, her family and the friendships she''s held onto all these years. And what if she''s about to make the biggest mistake of all?Addictive, chilling and twisting, WHAT WE DID is the brand-new psychological suspense from bestselling author of BELIEVE ME NOT. For fans of LUCKIEST GIRL ALIVE, THE LYING GAME and THE PROMISE. _______Find out why readers LOVE Natalie Chandler''s nail-biting debut!''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ FANTASTIC . . . I will not forget this one for a loooooooooong

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Book SynopsisMeet Amy Winter: Detective Inspector, daughter of a serial killer. DI Amy Winter is hoping to follow in the footsteps of her highly respected police officer father. But when a letter arrives from the prison cell of Lillian Grimes, one half of a notorious husband-and-wife serial-killer team, it contains a revelation that will tear her life apart. Responsible for a string of heinous killings decades ago, Lillian is pure evil. A psychopathic murderer. And Amy’s biological mother. Now, she is ready to reveal the location of three of her victims—but only if Amy plays along with her twisted game. While her fellow detectives frantically search for a young girl taken from her mother’s doorstep, Amy must confront her own dark past. Haunted by blurred memories of a sister who sacrificed herself to save her, Amy faces a race against time to uncover the missing bodies. But what if, from behind bars, Grimes has been pulling the strings even tighter than Amy thought? And can she overcome her demons to prevent another murder?Trade Review“With her police officer experience, Caroline Mitchell is a thriller writer who knows how to deliver on plot, character and, most importantly, emotion, in any book she writes.” —My Weekly “Thrilling, chilling, and oh so creepy. Excellent storytelling from Caroline Mitchell, highly recommended.” —Patricia Gibney, author of the Detective Lottie Parker series “This book had everything—an excellent police procedural with tension, pace, and compelling storyline but with the added psychological element. I was captivated from the very first word.” —Angela Marsons, author of the D.I. Kim Stone series

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Book SynopsisThe Trap by Melanie Raabe is set, and ready to spring.I know you killed my sister.I wrote this novel for you.Twelve years ago, Linda's sister Anna was murdered. Her killer was never caught, but Linda saw him. Now, all these years on, she's just seen him again. On TV.He has since become a well-known reporter, and Linda – a famous novelist and infamous recluse – knows no one will believe her if she accuses him, so she does the only thing she can think of: she writes a thriller about a woman who is murdered, her killer never caught. When the book is published, she agrees to give just one media interview. At home. To the one person who knows more about the case than she does.He knows what happened that night and she wrote a book about it but, when the doorbell rings, neither of them can be sure how the story will end.Trade ReviewThe Trap had me hooked from the start. Linda's story unravels so cleverly, and Raabe keeps you questioning what's fact and what's not right to the end, ratcheting up the tension at the same time... A genuinely gripping debut: I had to keep reading until I'd finished! * Debbie Howells, author of The Bones of You *You won't be able to resist * Elle *A very clever, mind-bending thriller * Woman & Home *A fast, twisty read for fans of Paula Hawkins and Gillian Flynn * Booklist *A must-read for thriller lovers * Essentials *Blurs the lines of justice deliciously * Dead Good Books *The Trap is a page-turner in the very best sense of the word. It's clever, devious, and driven, and twists the reader inside out until it reaches a terrific ending * Ian Hamilton *

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Book SynopsisThe Death of Her is a haunting psychological thriller from Debbie Howells, author of the bestselling Richard and Judy Book Club success The Bones of You. A woman’s body is discovered on a Cornish farm, battered and left for dead in a maize field. Airlifted to hospital, her life hanging in the balance, no one’s sure who she is. Three days later she comes round, but her memory is damaged. She knows her name – Evie – but no more, until she remembers another name. Angel – her three-year-old daughter. As the police circulate Evie’s photo, someone recognizes her. Charlotte knew her years ago, at school, when another child went missing. Leah Danning, who vanished whilst in Evie’s care. When the police search Evie’s home, there’s no sign of Angel. More disturbingly, there’s no evidence that she ever lived there, forcing the police to question whether Evie’s having some kind of breakdown. But even from the darkest place she’s ever known, Evie believes her daughter is alive. The police remain unconvinced – unaware that on the fringes of Evie’s life, there’s someone else. Someone hidden, watching her every move, with their own agenda and their own twisted version of reality.PRAISE FOR THE BONES OF YOU'A dazzling debut . . . Haunting, compelling' Daily MailTrade ReviewImmediately plunges you into an atmospheric world, that picks out the darkness that lies so near the sunlight of the Cornish coast. These voices tease, grip and never let you go until the brilliant and beguiling finish. A beautifully crafted tale of the things we hide. Howells is a story teller at the top of her game -- Ross ArmstrongDebbie Howell has produced a book of great humanity as a battered victim appeals for help to find her daughter who may or may not exist. Can she really trust the people who come to her aid? It is a story as rugged as its Cornwall landscape with hairpin bends in the story in the most unexpected places. Sharply written with characters that keep you guessing until the very last page, this story holds you tight and then drops you like a stone -- Liz NugentCreepy, compelling, beautifully written and so twisty, I never saw that ending coming! I loved that there was not one, but two unreliable narrators and I was desperate to know whether the missing child existed or not. Brilliant! * Claire Douglas *

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Book SynopsisHer Frozen Heart is a thrilling mystery from Lulu Taylor, top ten bestselling author of The Snow Rose.Caitlyn, there's something I have to tell you. About Sara.Caitlyn thinks her marriage to Patrick is a success. For one thing, he is one of the few people not to fall head over heels for her beautiful friend, Sara. Life is lived on his terms, but they are happy.Aren't they?When a devastating accident turns her existence upside down, Caitlyn is forced to reassess everything she thought about her marriage, what she truly knows about Patrick, and his real feelings for her best friend. In the refuge of an old manor house, she begins to discover the truth.In 1947, the worst winter in decades hits England, cutting off entirely the inhabitants of Kings Harcourt Manor. For Tommy Carter, widowed at the start of war, it is particularly hard: the burden of the family falls on her. She has the solace of her children, and the interesting presence of her brother’s friend, Fred. But there is also Barbara, a mysterious figure from her past who appears to want a piece of Tommy’s future as well.Trade ReviewInteresting characters, well researched detail and a dash of romance. Perfect for a winter’s eve. * Sunday Mirror *[A] gripping story -- Hello! on The Snow RoseSlipping between the present day and the house's past as the centre of Victoria cult led by a fantastically creepy religious leader, this brooding psychological thriller makes a rather unlikely scenario wonderfully convincing -- Sunday Mirror on The Snow RoseThis is a fantastic, all-consuming read * Heat *

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Book Synopsis'Such a good read' Val McDermid 'Absorbing, moving, and alarmingly believable' Carole Johnstone, author of Mirrorland 'Home is a white-hot gem of a book; brilliantly researched, so gripping and propulsive you’ll want to consume it in one go' Kirstin Innes, author of Scabby Queen Someone has broken into Zoe’s flat. A man she thought she’d never have to see again. They call him the Hand of God. He knows about her job in the cafe, her life in Dublin, her ex-girlfriend, even the knife she’s hidden under the mattress. She thought she’d left him far behind, along with the cult of the Children and their isolated compound Home – but now he’s found her, and Zoe realises she must go back with him if she's to rescue the sister who helped her escape originally. But returning to Home means going back to the enforced worship and strict gender roles Zoe has long since moved beyond. Back to the abuse and indoctrination she’s fought desperately to overcome... Going back will make her question everything she believed about her past – and risk her hard-won freedom. Can she break free a second time? 'An absolute triumph.... I found myself holding my breath, hoping for the best for her, while expecting the worst. Highly recommended' Laura Shepperson, author of forthcoming debut THE HEROINESTrade ReviewSuch a good read -- Val McDermidHighly engrossing * Heat *Really entertaining and pacy and fun to read, while still playing in that serious emotional territory -- Sara Taylor, author of THE SHORE and THE LAURASHome by Cailean Steed is an absolute triumph, an accomplished and confident debut that is not afraid to examine the dark side of cultish manipulation, while not losing sight of the heart of the story, the vulnerability of those taken advantage of. No-one is more vulnerable than Zoe, the escapee who was born into the cult. I found myself holding my breath, hoping for the best for her, while expecting the worst. Highly recommended -- Laura Shepperson, author of forthcoming debut PHAEDRAA daring debut ... Intoxicating, powerful and very visceral. Stunning prose, very dark but also filled with hope and love centred around identity and the struggle to find a sense of belonging. I was desperate for a happy ending -- Caron McKinlay, author of THE STORYTELLERSAbsorbing, moving, and alarmingly believable, Home is an unforgettable story about identity, family, and the terrifying dynamics of a cult -- Carole Johnstone, author of MIRRORLANDA totally original debut that I couldn’t stop thinking about and talking about while I read. Believable characters with distinct and unforgettable voices that drew me in and kept me reading far too late into the night. A thought-provoking, moving and clever novel that will stay with me -- Emma Christie, author of THE SILENT DAUGHTER and FIND HER FIRSTI don't remember the last time I rooted for a character more than I did for Zoe. The novel is original, captivating and packs a punch. The world of HOME is so well built, the reader is there with Zoe the whole time, and feeling the same frustrations and obligations Zoe does. Such a great read -- Hannah King, author of SHE AND IHome is a white-hot gem of a book; brilliantly researched, so gripping and propulsive you’ll want to consume it in one go, but also glowingly, humanly real - a gorgeous work of empathy and psychological verisimilitude. Cailean Steed is destined for great things -- Kirstin Innes, author of SCABBY QUEENA thought-provoking exploration of power, cult mentality and identity. A propulsive and compelling debut -- Rachelle Atalla, author of THE PHARMACISTTense, dark and intriguing, HOME hooked me from the first page. I was on the edge of my seat, rooting for Zoe all the way through. A compelling debut -- Mahi Cheshire, author of DEADLY CUREThis book has got it all. Queer representation, breakneck pacing, and an intricate, thrilling storyline. There's so much to this story, layer upon layer of insightful, arresting prose, and I suspect the characters will stay with me for a while. Some reviewers have complained about the dual POV, but I just love it when two strands come together at once. The ending was incredibly satisfying and every thread was tied up perfectly -- Vikki Patis, author of Return to Blackwater HouseA thought-provoking depiction of cult life … A very original debut … One to watch * Irish Independent *Masterfully written … both enthralling and disturbing in equal turns * The Scots Magazine *Page turner, well written and interesting * Scotland on Sunday *While Cults are far from new, they currently hold a particular interest for writers and filmmakers… Steed has done their research and the cult aspects of the novel ring true * New Zealand Listener *An alarmingly compelling story about searching for and finding the truth * Good Reading Magazine *

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Book SynopsisThe Blame Game is a dark, entertaining and suspenseful thriller from Sandie Jones, the author of The Other Woman and The Guilt Trip. There are two sides to every story as a psychologist and her client become entangled in each other's lives.'A brilliant page-turner' – Sarah Pearse, author of The RetreatThere are two sides to every story.He came to me for help with his marriage.I was alone and afraid. She was there when I needed to talk.I needed to make him understand that he had to get away.I knew what I needed to do. I just couldn’t do it on my own. I trusted her.Now it has gone too far. And I can’t tell anyone what I have done.Now I have nowhere to turn and I just pray they find me before she does.And then there's the truth.Praise for Sandie Jones:'Will leave you breathless' – Liv Constantine, author of The Stranger in the Mirror'A perfect beach read' – Kristin Hannah, author of The Four Winds'Twisting, suspenseful, artfully tricksy' – C. M. Ewan, author of The InterviewTrade 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 WomanA brilliant page-turner that will keep you guessing and guessing! Secrets, lies and deception…Sandie Jones is the queen of the twisty thriller and The Blame Game is no exception. I devoured this book and was kept guessing the whole way through. With every turn of the page, my suspicions changed and I had no idea which direction the story would take me. A terrifically compelling novel. -- Sarah Pearse, The No. 1 Sunday Times & NY Times bestselling author of The SanatoriumA twisted rollercoaster ride that delivers twists and surprises you won’t see coming. A riveting storyline about a therapist and the secrets her patients hide with an ending that will leave you breathless. Sandie Jones never disappoints! -- Liv Constantine, bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish on The Blame GameThe 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 WomanA dark and gripping thriller * Bella Magazine *

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Book SynopsisNow a major Netflix film starring Mila Kunis.‘A great story that you can't put down!’ – Reese WitherspoonLuckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll is an audacious, page-turning debut thriller that will appeal to fans of Gillian Flynn, Paula Hawkins and Jodi Picoult. Her perfect life is a perfect lie . . . Ani FaNelli is the woman who has it all: the glamorous job, the designer wardrobe, the handsome and rich fiancé. But behind her sharp edges and meticulously crafted facade lies the darkest of pasts . . .When a documentary producer invites Ani to tell her side of the chilling and violent incident that took place when she was a teenager at the prestigious Bradley school, she hopes it will be an opportunity to prove how far she’s turned her life around since then. She’ll even let the production company film her lavish wedding, the final step in her transformation.But as the wedding and filming converge, Ani’s past threatens to come back and haunt her. And as her immaculate veneer starts to crack, she is forced to question: will breaking her silence destroy all that she has worked for – or, will it at long last, set Ani free?‘Loved Gone Girl? We promise this is just as addictive’ – Good Housekeeping‘Biting and shocking it kept me riveted from cover to cover. I absolutely loved it’ – Lauren Weisberger, author of The Devil Wears PradaTrade Review[A] huge summer read . . . one of those great stories that you can't put down! -- Reese Witherspoon * InStyle *Luckiest Girl Alive is a brilliant character study wrapped up in a can’t-put-it-down thriller. Ani FaNelli, the luckiest girl of the title, will infuriate you with her sharp edges, intrigue you with her unexpected fragility and ultimately win your heart. I lost myself in this intelligently crafted novel and can’t wait to read more from Jessica Knoll -- Diane ChamberlainFresh, funny, biting and shocking – Luckiest Girl Alive kept me riveted from cover to cover. I absolutely loved it. -- Lauren Weisberger, author of The Devil Wears PradaI whipped through Luckiest Girl Alive. Razor sharp and unexpectedly thought provoking -- Colette McBethWith the cunning and verve of Gillian Flynn but with a febrile intensity all its own, Jessica Knoll’s Luckiest Girl Alive is a debut you won't want to miss. Sly, darkly funny and chilling to the bone, it gets under your skin and stays there -- Megan AbbottThe freshest new voice . . . the best book I’ve read in a long time -- Jane FallonAt turns funny, shocking, violent and heart-rending, Luckiest Girl Alive hooks its reader and doesn’t let go. Jessica Knoll’s twisted, twisting debut beautifully explores reinvention, retribution and redemption – and all the rawness in between -- Miranda Beverly-WhittemoreThe most compelling debut novel I've read in years! Luckiest Girl Alive is intriguing, surprising and even shockingly funny at times. And Ani FaNelli is a complex, heartbreaking and unforgettable heroine * John Searles *Luckiest Girl Alive is a wickedly well-plotted page-turner that lifts back the veil of Ani FaNelli’s glamour and privilege to tread amongst the sharp emotional thorns lying beneath. Knoll’s novel dazzles with humor, cultural insight and thematic heft -- Alissa Nutting, author of TampaLoved Gone Girl? We promise [Luckiest Girl Alive is] just as addictive * Good Housekeeping *At times, it’s laugh-out-loud witty; at other times, it’s very moving. We do not want to give any spoilers away because this is one of those books that the less you know about – the more enjoyable it is. But, definitely, definitely read it * Stylist, 'Why You Need To Read Luckiest Girl Alive: 2015’s Word-of-Mouth Breakout Book' *A knockout debut novel . . . completely enthralling . . . devilishly dark and fun * Publishers Weekly *When Ani FaNelli wants something, she gets it: the job, the body, the man. What starts as a Mean Girls-seeming story line transforms into something so dark, so plot-twistingly intense that . . . well, actually, no spoilers here * Marie Claire *As this multi-layered thriller develops, the dark shadows from her traumatic adolescence are laid bare, and a brooding sense of impending horror begins to ooze through this narrative. Add a cracker of a plot revelation half way through, and it becomes clear that this classy debut will appeal to those who like thrillers with sharp edges * Sunday Mirror, Book of the Week *A dark and compelling coming-of-age story with a distinctive voice that pulls you in from the first page and keeps you hooked until the last -- Victoria Walters, author of The Second Love of My Life"[Ani FaNelli is] a cross between Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw and Gone Girl’s Amy Dunne. . . . Knoll’s debut truly delivers and will keep readers engaged until the end * Library Journal *The perfect page-turner to start your summer * People (Book of the Week) *Dark, twisty . . . razor-sharp writing . . . propulsive prose . . . [The] reveal is a real doozy – a legitimately shocking, completely unputdownable sequence that unfolds like a slow-motion horror film. It instantly elevates Luckiest Girl . . . and that momentum keeps going until its final pages * Entertainment Weekly *The perfect kind of summer read: nail-bitingly addictive, equal parts funny and twisted, and full of ‘I never saw THAT coming’ moments * Glamour *Luckiest Girl Alive is crime fiction at its best . . . . Jessica Knoll is a writer to keep an eye on, especially after being compared to Gillian Flynn by Megan Abbott. . . . However, I have found enough personality in Knoll’s debut novel to let her stand on her own, rather than label her ‘the next Gillian Flynn’ . . . Luckiest Girl Alive is the ultimate critical companion to millennial femininity * Los Angeles Review of Books *[Readers] probably won’t leave Luckiest Girl Alive wishing they had a friend just like TifAni, but . . . if they liked Gone Girl, they’ll be thrilled to see another woman who’s allowed to be smart and mean, vulnerable and detestable. * Time.com *A stonker of a book * Sun *For anyone hankering after their next fix of twisty, turny thriller-lit * Prima *

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Book SynopsisIn an all-consuming novel of suspense from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson, the survivor of a brutal family massacre must uncover the shocking truth about a fateful night that left her forever marked . . .All her life, she's been the girl who survived. Orphaned at age seven after a horrific killing spree at her family's Oregon cabin, Kara McIntyre is still searching for some kind of normal. But now, twenty years later, the past has come thundering back. Her brother, Jonas, who was convicted of the murders has unexpectedly been released from prison. The press is in a frenzy again. And suddenly, Kara is receiving cryptic messages from her big sister, Marlie-who hasn't been seen or heard from since that deadly Christmas Eve when she hid little Kara in a closet with a haunting, life-saving command: Don't make a sound.As people close to her start to die horrible deaths, Kara, who is slowly and surely unraveling, believes she is the killer's ultimate target.Kara survived once. But will she survive again? How many times can she be the girl who survived?

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Book SynopsisA family running from danger.A house with the darkest of secrets.The compulsive new thriller from the acclaimed Nina Laurin.Cecelia, her husband and their three-year-old daughter have just moved into a new house: a fresh start after a horrific burglary the year before. This house comes with a complex security system that is supposed to make them all feel safe.Except, strange things keep happening. The security system reveals that the house had a prior occupant: Lydia. Where is she now? Cecelia is determined to discover the fate of this mysterious woman. But in doing so, she beings to realise the danger her family is in.As twist after twist catches the reader off guard, Lydia's past and Cecilia's present become inexorably entwined in this tense, page-turning novel.Reader reviews for Girl Last Seen'Absolutely BRILLIANT' 'A dark,twisted and tense thriller that I devoured''This is the best thriller I've read this year. A real page turner''Twists and turns keep you on the edge of your seat'

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Book SynopsisLOCKED DOORS DON'T KEEP SECRETS SAFELOCK YOUR DOORSCaitlin has been having an affair for nearly a year when the country enters lock down. Suddenly, seeing her lover, Daniel, without alerting her husband becomes almost impossible. When she does manage to sneak to his home, she finds him lying in a pool of his own blood, dead.STAY HOMEAli is a just-about-functioning alcoholic, recently let go, and feeling rather lonely. Each day she goes to her local shop to buy her permitted two bottles of wine, leaving food parcels for neighbours on her way home. While keeping an eye on what they are up to, of course.STAY SAFECaitlin can't tell a soul about what she has discovered for risk of losing her family. Little does she know that Ali has noticed her coming and going, and that she will be drawing her own conclusions.As Caitlin delves into the life of the man who said he loved her, she finds that maybe she didn't really know him at all. But if she wants to avoid suspicion, she needs to keep digging until they find Daniel's killer. Because the doors may be locked, but everyone's secrets are starting to leak out . . .Stay Home is a timely story of dark secrets - affairs, addictions, habits and horrors - which are bought to the surface by these unprecedented times we find ourselves in. It explores the dark parts of people's lives, while at the same time leading us on a breath-takingly twisty race to find a killer.What Netgalley Readers think of Stay Home:'An exciting thriller that is perfect for current times . . . Highly recommended!''A great book. It was a fast read because I couldn't put it down. So many twists and turns you will never see the end coming''A murder mystery set during the limitations of a pandemic lockdown is an intriguing idea and Ava Pierce has certainly delivered a book you won't want to put down. The characters, especially Ali, are well described and seem real. The story itself is very visual and would make a wonderful movie. 5 stars''The story is thrilling and you are kept turning the pages until the very end. The twists and turns are shocking and the characters interesting. Definitely worth a read''Wow, I read it in a couple of hours, lots of twists and turns'

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Book Synopsis'You meets Parasite' JENNIFER HILLIER'Creepy and gripping - I loved it!' JACKIE KABLERThey wanted the perfect family picture.She wanted their perfect life.Delta Dawn may have come from humble beginnings, but she has been photographing children's parties for Manhattan's elite for several years. She moves unnoticed through the luxurious homes of her clients, carefully observing their beautiful clothes, their furniture and art. The parties themselves are often far from perfect, full of spoiled, crying children, but Delta can always alter the images afterwards to make sure the parents only see the party they wanted. The realities of life can be forgotten with a little airbrushing or filter.But when she is hired to photograph Natalie Straub's 11th birthday party, Delta finds herself irresistibly attracted. This time, she imagines she is in the pictures with them - she would fit there so perfectly, wouldn't she, in their gorgeous home, their elegant life? Delta begins by babysitting for Natalie, slowly befriending Amelia, finding opportunities to listen to Fritz; soon she's bathing in the master bathtub, reading private documents, drinking their expensive wine, and eyeing the beautifully finished garden apartment - if only the current occupant could be made to leave . . .And then Delta discovers the one thing Amelia Straub wants most is also the perfect way to ensure she will always stay part of the family.Combining pin-sharp storytelling with a tantalising build of menace, and a dangerously magnetic lead character, The Photographer heralds the arrival of a brilliant new crime writer for fans of Caroline Kepnes and Gillian Flynn.'Outstanding . . . dazzlingly devious' Publisher's Weekly'As sharply focused and mesmerizing as a magic trick . . .' Kirkus ReviewsTrade ReviewA twisted, dark, psychological thriller, The Photographer by Mary Dixie Carter is a riveting and unsettling read. I couldn't put it down * Lisa Lutz, New York Times bestselling author of The Passenger *Unsettling from page one, Mary Dixie Carter's The Photographer follows an insidious photographer as she wheedles her way into the home of the clients she idolizes, permanently altering the course of all their lives. Masterful storytelling in a unique voice . . . this remarkable debut is sure to keep you riveted! * Katherine St. John, author of The Lion’s Den *The tension simmers brilliantly in this addictive and intricately constructed story of beauty, longing and the shadow side of desire. By holding up a mirror to our modern-day obsessions, Mary Dixie Carter shows us the futility of chasing greener grass and the madness that begins with picture-perfection. After reading The Photographer, the phrase 'living the dream' takes on a whole new and chilling meaning * Anna Downes, international bestselling author of The Safe Place *Why create the perfect life when you can just insert yourself into someone else's? Mary Dixie Carter's The Photographer is You meets Parasite, and I inhaled every dark, twisted moment of this brilliant thriller. Sharply observant, tense, and totally hypnotic, The Photographer is the most addictive suspense novel I've read in years * Jennifer Hillier, award-winning author of Jar of Hearts and Little Secrets *As sharply focused and mesmerizing as a magic trick and a good deal creepier than most * Kirkus *The menacing, manipulative lead character drew me in from chapter one and wouldn't let me go. Creepy and gripping - I loved it! * Jackie Kabler, USA Today and Kindle bestselling author of The Perfect Couple *

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