Psychological thriller

Book SynopsisA gripping, twisty new thriller from the bestselling author of The Ice Beneath Her, perfect for fans of Will Dean's Dark Pines.A case as cold as the season. A profiler who can't remember. A killer ready to strike again. Psychological profiler Hanne Lagerlind-Schön and her partner, investigator Peter Lindgren are invited to the small, sleepy industrial town of Ormberg to investigate a cold case: ten years earlier a five-year-old girl's remains were found in a cairn near the town. But when a recurring memory problem resurfaces, Hanne struggles to keep track of the case. She begins keeping a diary, noting down everything she is likely to forget to keep up appearances so she doesn't lose her job. When the body of a woman is found at the cairn and one of Hanne's shoes is found nearby covered in the victim's blood, can Hanne's diary hold the key to what happened? How does this new murder connect to their old one? How can you put together what happened when the pieces keep fading away?Trade ReviewA dark and gritty thriller, as a true Nordic Noir should be * Lilja Sigurðardóttir *After She's Gone was deservedly recognised as the Best Swedish Crime Novel of the Year. Camilla Grebe has succeeded in writing a gripping, atmospheric tale that tackles a number of burning contemporary issues in a compelling way. Highly recommended * Adam Hamdy *

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Book SynopsisThe chilling break out thriller, perfect for fans of Cara Hunter, Fiona Barton and Gillian Flynn. How far would you go to get what you want? Amie Slade's sexual assault feels too close to home for DS Ronnie Delmar. Forced to face the demons of her past, she vows to protect the family at all costs.But everyone's got a secret in this leafy suburb and when a child goes missing and a woman's body is found, it becomes clear that this perfect family hide a sinister reality.Someone here will stop at nothing to win, but can Ronnie beat them to it?

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Book SynopsisPre-order THREE PERFECT LIARS now, the gripping new novel from Heidi Perks____________________________The Sunday Times-bestselling Richard & Judy Book Club favouriteHAVE YOU READ IT YET? ‘I flew through this book in three days, with my heart in my mouth’ LISA JEWELL‘Believe us when we say this novel is the real deal’ HEAT‘A gripping tale of friendship and deceit, where nothing is what it seems’ LAURA MARSHALL____________________________Charlotte is looking after her best friend’s daughter the day she disappears. She thought the little girl was playing with her own children. She swears she only took her eyes off them for a second.Now, Charlotte must do the unthinkable: tell her best friend Harriet that her only child is missing. The child she was meant to be watching.Devastated, Harriet can no longer bear to see Charlotte. No one could expect her to trust her friend again.Only now she needs to. Because two weeks later Harriet and Charlotte are both being questioned separately by the police. And secrets are about to surface.Someone is hiding the truth.So what really happened to Alice?Unputdownable psychological suspense from an exciting new talent, perfect for fans of Shari Lapena's THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR and Clare Mackintosh's I LET YOU GO.____________________________What everyone's saying about 'the best book of the year':‘Totally hooked from the first page. Such an accomplished thriller!’ Amy Lloyd, author of The Innocent Wife'I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough' - Goodreads reader, 5 stars'Absolutely brilliant. Couldn't put this book down. Right from the very start you are gripped' - NetGalley reader, 5 stars'A chilling tale of friendships, deceit, manipulation and secrets that had me hooked in from the very first page.' - Goodreads reader, 5 stars'such a gripping story that I read the rest of the book in one sitting. I just had to know what was going to happen' - Goodreads reader, 5 stars'I read this book in one tension-filled evening and couldn't go to bed until I knew how it ended.' - Jenny Blackhurst, author of The Foster Child and How I Lost You'An intense, chilling read that kept me gripped throughout' - Goodreads reader, 5 stars‘Loved the female friendships and the constant twists and turns – a definite must-read for summer!’ - Hollie Overton, author of Baby Doll and The Walls'Heidi Perks writes with an instinctive knowledge of how to keep the reader enthralled' - Goodreads reader'This is a taut thriller that reads like a TV drama in-the-making. It’ll make you wary of those around you, past and present.' - Goodreads reader'Brilliant book to have for summer reading' - Goodreads reader, 5 starsTrade Review'I flew through this book in three days, with my heart in my mouth. Seriously page turning' * Lisa Jewell, author of When She Was Gone *Totally hooked from the first page. Such an accomplished thriller! * Amy Lloyd, author of THE INNOCENT WIFE *I read this book in one tension-filled evening and couldn't go to bed until I knew how it ended. * Jenny Blackhurst, author of THE FOSTER CHILD and HOW I LOST YOU *‘Loved the female friendships and the constant twists and turns – a definite must-read for summer!’ * Hollie Overton, author of BABY DOLL and THE WALLS *Gripping thriller * Good Housekeeping *

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Book Synopsis***THE UNPUTDOWNABLE THRILLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF NOW YOU SEE HER***'Slick, gripping and compelling. I couldn't put it down' LISA JEWELL____________________________THREE PERFECT WOMEN.THREE PERFECT LIVES.WHAT ARE THEY HIDING?When Laura returns from maternity leave to work in a marketing agency, something isn't right.Mia was only supposed to be temporary cover for Laura, but now she's staying permanently. Struggling with the burdens of work and motherhood, Laura starts to feel her life is slipping away.Then comes the fire - gutting the agency's offices - and the body pulled out of the wreckage.The police want to talk to three women.There's Janie, utterly devoted wife to the CEO.There's Mia, the agency's bright new talent.And there's Laura, a loyal employee of many years.Their lives might look perfect from the outside.But their secrets won't stay hidden forever...'It Heidi Perks's understanding of different types of women, and the fact that office politics is so often just a brutal playground for acting out unresolved issues at home, that makes this a winner' DAILY MAIL____________________________Praise for Three Perfect Liars:'Vivid ... well observed ... a winner' DAILY MAIL'Simmering tensions and double crossings will have you racing to the dramatic finale' SUNDAY MIRROR'This tense and tight thriller builds to an explosive conclusion' BEST'Highly addictive and thrilling' HEAT____________________________Readers love Heidi's thrillers:'This is a read not to be missed!!!''Family secrets, mystery and intrigue. This is the perfect book that won't disappoint''This is one of those books that you start to read and right from the outset it becomes completely addictive.''You find yourself unable to trust anyone!''A surprising plot and lots of twists with interesting characters. I loved the writing style and the setting of the story''Easily the best thriller I've read in a long time''Lots of twists and turns, guaranteed page-turner that keeps you guessing until the end''The ending took me by surprise''Couldn't put this one down - just one more chapter became something of a mantra!''I loved the book and the fact it kept me guessing till the end'Trade ReviewA fast-paced, easy read ... Expect a surprise ending, too. Highly addictive and thrilling * HEAT *It’s Heidi Perks’ understanding of different types of women, and the fact that office politics is so often just a brutal playground for acting out unresolved issues at home, that makes this a winner. * Daily Mail *This tense and tight thriller builds to an explosive conclusion. * BEST *A highly addictive and thrilling read. * Heat *Subtly, elegantly told, and with enough twists to satisfy any detective fan, it is razor sharp and impossible to put down. * Daily Mail *

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Book Synopsis"Somewhere between Ozark and Sharp Objects, there is Sharon Doering’s Confess to Me… you won’t put this one down” – Samantha Downing "Wow! Doering delivers spellbinding plot twists… I loved every moment spent with this story!" – Wendy Walker>/p>“A truly menacing tale delivered one elegant twist at a time. You don't devour this book – it devours you." – P. J. Vernon Heather Hornne is going home. Haunted by a childhood tragedy and estranged from her family, Heather finds herself back in Hunther, Wisconsin after twenty years running from it. She returns to finally put the past to rest, but uncovers another tragedy and finds herself in the beguiling grip of a young woman who knows more of her family secrets than Heather does. To survive this homecoming, Heather must piece together a toxic history that she long tried to forget.Trade Review"A well-spun plot... the storytelling is confident"Daily Mail“Little shivers of dread tingle as Doering lays on sinister layers of shocks and surprises.”Peterborough Telegraph Review"Somewhere between Ozark and Sharp Objects, there is Doering’s Confess to Me. This book has everything—small town, family secrets, wild animals—and it’s all blended together into one tense, irresistible story. Get settled in for a long night of reading, because you won’t put this one down." – Samantha Downing, bestselling author of My Lovely Wife"Doering has done it again! Raw, dark, and explosive, Confess to Me is an alluring and engrossing tale of revenge and redemption." – Jeneva Rose, bestselling author of The Perfect Marriage"Step by masterful step, Sharon Doering takes readers on a creepy, mind-bending journey through past trauma and present secrets. She skillfully creates characters whose darkest thoughts mirror our own, and every word is woven with sinister foreboding. Genius twists and winding paths lead to a shocking ending you won't see coming. A chilling read!" – Samantha M. Bailey, USA Today and bestselling author of Woman on the Edge"Wow! The characters in Confess to Me jump right off the page. Doering writes with exceptional authenticity and imagination, delivering spellbinding plot twists in this small town psychological thriller. I loved every moment spent with this story!" – Wendy Walker, bestselling author of Don't Look for Me"Brilliant, vicious, and wildly compulsive, Confess to Me is a masterpiece of a thriller. Through stunning prose and an almost unbearable sense of dread, Doering delivers a truly menacing tale one elegant twist at a time. You don't devour this book – it devours you." – P. J. Vernon, author of When You Find Me“A truly unusual thriller, both in its delightful authorial voice, and in its exciting, surprising and insightful plot.”Morning Star Review"A deftly plotted, page-turning tale"Criminal Element Review"Unsettling and unexpected, a thriller that will subvert your expectations at every turn... definitely worth the read"The Crime ReviewPRAISE FOR SHE LIES CLOSE"Every curve, every twist takes you further down the rabbit hole. Sharon Doering has written a crackling debut that should be on your 2020 list!" – Samantha Downing, Sunday Times bestselling author of My Lovely Wife and He Started It"I am gasping for breath–what a terrific book. She Lies Close is a masterclass in voice, a psychological tour de force, and one of the most original stories I've ever read. Doering's talent leads the reader on a page-turning non-stop obsessive journey–but also skillfully weaves in true emotion and laugh out dark loud humor. Do not miss this!"– Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today bestselling author of The First to Lie“Dark, searing, and raw... an ending that will shake you to your core.”– Samantha M. Bailey, bestselling author of Woman on the Edge"Packed with chills, and an unexpected ending that readers won’t see coming, Sharon Doering’s fast-paced, tension-filled debut makes her a writer to watch."– Joanna Schaffhausen, author of The Vanishing Season"Vivid storytelling at a breathtaking pace."- Alice Blanchard, award-winning author of A Breath After Drowning"A perfect mixture of chilling suspense and twisting family secrets... an astonishing debut"– Jamie Freveletti, bestselling and award-winning author of the Emma Caldridge series, Robert Ludlum's The Janus Reprisal and The Geneva Strategy"Doering's fascinating and unforgettable characters surprise at every twist and turn."– Sophie Littlefield,bestselling author of A Bad Day for Sorry and The Missing Place"'The perfect blend of dark writing, gripping characters and gasping twists that will keep you reading late into the night. Sharon Doering has knocked it out of the park."– Sherri Smith, author of Follow Me Down "You'll be trying to both savor every word and turn the page as fast as possible! It's a remarkable debut that should not be missed!"– JENEVA ROSE, author of The Perfect Marriage"A fast-paced, taut, psychological mind-bender, that hits all the right notes. Sharon Doering has crafted a truly impressive debut that’s guaranteed to make her a writer to read for years to come."– DJ PALMER, USA Today bestselling author of Saving Meghan and The New Husband"Scrupulously plotted with one of the most memorable protagonists I've read, SHE LIES CLOSE is a live wire of a debut."– MARY KUBICA, New York Times bestselling author of The Other Mrs."A chilling twister of a thriller. A remarkable debut."– LISA UNGER, New York Times bestselling author of The Stranger Inside"A darkly comedic psychological thriller."– Foreword Magazine"Very interesting and well-thought-out thriller"– Booklist

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Book SynopsisRead the prequel to the Sunday Times bestseller Dark Winter, where DS Aector McAvoy's journey began... A city united in grief. A journalist ready to kill to keep his secrets. A copper capable of darker deeds than murderers. An unworldly detective fighting to save an innocent man. Welcome to Hull Newly appointed DS McAvoy is an outsider to his new force and must confront his darkest fears, while hunting a killer that nobody else believes in. In a landscape at once tender and brutal, McAvoy must tread the path between the darkness and the light, before facing an enemy who will brand him for life. Reviewers on David Mark: 'Dark, compelling crime writing of the highest order' Daily Mail 'Brilliantly written – a cracking story' Richard Madeley, Richard and Judy Book Club 'Breathtaking' Peter May 'Truly exhilarating and inventive. Mark is a wonderfully descriptive writer' Peter James 'Exceptional... Mark is writing at the top of his game' Publishers Weekly starred review 'A master of the dark psychological thriller' KirkusTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR DAVID MARK: 'Mark is a wonderfully descriptive writer' Peter James. 'To call Mark's novels police procedurals is like calling the Mona Lisa a pretty painting. Beautifully crafted, filled with flashbacks, horror, angst, and chilling detail' Kirkus Reviews. 'Breathtaking' Peter May, on Cruel Mercy. 'Dark, compelling crime writing of the highest order' Daily Mail, on Darkness Falls. 'Brilliantly written – a cracking story' * Richard Madeley, Richard and Judy Book Club, on Dark Winter *

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Book SynopsisSometimes your enemies are closer than you think… Nicole Jameson has always been proud of her husband, Ethan. He’s built a successful career in finance, and his employers, the Harrisons, treat them like family. They’re a firm who look after their own, and even gave a loan to the company chauffeur, Conrad, to fund his pilot licence. When the two men are returning from a business trip, the worst possible thing happens – their plane crashes into the sea. No survivors are expected to be found. Nicole is heartbroken, much like Conrad’s wife, Ania. She never warmed to Nicole, but now they share a bond of grief. When evidence is found that Conrad took drugs shortly before the plane departed with him at the controls, the two women begin to wonder if all is not what it seems. But when they ask questions about events leading up to the crash, unsettling occurrences suggest it wasn’t a good idea. Sinister-looking men follow them, the Harrisons are increasingly cagey, and the women wonder if there is not more to this than a tragic accident. But are the most dangerous people the ones they have already allowed to get too close…? A compelling psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the final page. Perfect for fans of S. E. Lynes, Lauren North and Jane Corry. Praise for One Fatal Secret 'Absolutely compelling, with characters you can relate to and an action-packed plot. To say it’s “gripping” is an understatement; One Fatal Secret is the kind of book you start, then barely put down until you reach the shocking and unexpected conclusion. A fabulous psychological thriller that fully deserves five stars.' Linda Huber, author of Baby Dear'Tense, thrilling and seamlessly plotted, as the action ramps and startling revelations come to light, I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough, holding my breath until the nail-biting denouement. A must read for psychological thriller fans.' - A. A. Chaudhuri, author of She's Mine‘A fast paced thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat the entire time you’re reading it. Great characters and a great plot!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘This was riveting… the whole novel had a nice flow to it, and there was always another twist or piece of action that kept my attention.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘Wholly compelling and compulsive suspense with a perfectly crafted cast of characters, a pacy narrative and an immersive and sometimes unexpected plot. First class.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘A tense, exciting and fast paced read that had me gripped from the start. It had so many twists and red herrings that the ending was a surprise but perfect.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘From beginning to end I was stuck to it and it had more twists than a corkscrew. Fantastic book.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

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Book SynopsisShe ran from the truth. She will do whatever it takes to hide it.Jessica returns home one day to find her husband, Patrick, dead. It’s unclear what caused his death and though the shock is huge, she cannot pretend it’s entirely unexpected. The police have questions, and Jessica knows that once they hear the answers her fate may well be sealed.Eight years ago, Jessica was living another life. She was a different person, and despite what people think, she has changed. Anyway, there was never any proof that she harmed anyone back then. Yet on the day she loses her husband, a ghost from the past reappears.Louise was her friend once, but that was then. Now, they are strangers. Except Louise seems very familiar – so familiar that it’s like peering into a mirror. Why would she go out of her way to look just like Jessica? Unless more than one person has been keeping deadly secrets…A gripping tale of desire and revenge, packed with secrets and suspense. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell and K.L. Slater.What everyone is saying about J.M. Hewitt:‘I devoured it in one sitting! I could not get enough… This book keeps you on the edge of your seat until the final page!’ Once Upon A Time Book Blog ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️‘Had me hooked in from the first page and frantically turning the pages… I didn’t want to finish the book. I really really enjoyed this enthralling thriller… An amazing book and very very highly recommended.’ Nicki’s Life of Crime ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️‘A FANTASTIC can I say FANTASTIC AGAIN Book!!!!! Now this is what makes me Love reading a psychological novel. Sooooo fast-paced, many twists and turns… More heart-pounding than you can imagine. LOVED, LOVED, LOVED!!! So sad it’s over.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️‘The perfect thriller! Full of chills, thrills and everything in between this one kept me reading late into the night desperate to know how it ends! Full of fantastic twists and turns, believable characters and a plot like nothing I’ve read before!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️‘So glad I discovered this author, an unputdownable thriller that kept me hooked right until the end. Fantastic characters, a great plot and the twists kept me hooked. Loved it!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️‘I devoured it in one sitting! I could not get enough… This book keeps you on the edge of your seat until the final page!’ Once Upon A Time Book Blog ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

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Book SynopsisA life built on lies – now the truth could destroy herFrankie Turner knows what it's like to be unwanted; she was brought up in care. Now as a social worker to kids in the same system, she’s someone who understands ... But Frankie is hiding an unthinkable secret: one that may have its roots in the murder of a young, beautiful woman fifteen years ago.Yet the past is out there. Someone knows what Frankie is hiding – and now they’re back to shatter her perfectly constructed life, terrorising her with menacing letters and silent calls to the house she shares with husband Alex.She may have reinvented herself, but Frankie’s past is back to haunt her – and now, there’s nowhere to run.A gripping psychological thriller that will have you hooked. Fans of Lisa Jewell and Erin Kelly won’t be able to put this one down.Readers love Elena Wilkes' twisty psychological thrillers:'Loved it. This is a really well-written book. The plot and the characters kept me glued to the pages and I finished it in just one day.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review‘A page turner that had my heart beating rapidly in my chest…From page one to the last page you were surprised with all the twists and turns.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review‘Great read. The plot kept me on the edge of my seat. The author really draws the reader into the story.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review‘A dark psychological thriller that will keep you reading long into the night…probing, sinister, and creepy, and I loved every word of it.’ Reader Review‘Suspenseful and kept me guessing right up until the very end…I will definitely be recommending this one!’ Reader Review‘WOW!!!!!…a creepy read that kept me on the edge of my chair and quickly reading to find out what would happen’ Reader Review‘This read hooked me right in! A very well-written novel that will satisfy any reader of thrillers, mystery and suspense. There is always something happening in this book’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review‘This was an amazing and suspenseful drama that kept me fascinated throughout the entire journey. The characters were engaging and believable. Can’t recommend it enough!’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review

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Book Synopsis'One of Britain's finest horror writers' DAILY MAIL An idyllic retreat? Or a madhouse soaked in blood? Only the Walkers can tell you... The Oaks is an idyllic, up-market country club – but its ornately carved walls hide a horrific past. Sixty years ago the house was an asylum, home to crazed psychopaths. One night all of them disappeared, never to be seen again. Jack Reed, the owner of The Oaks, has no idea about the building's terrible history. It is only when Jack's son is dragged into the walls of the mansion that he realises what happened sixty years ago – and just where the inmates have been living all this time... 'One of the most original and frightening storytellers of our time' PETER JAMES 'A true master of horror' JAMES HERBERT 'God, he's good' STEPHEN KINGTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR GRAHAM MASTERTON: 'A true master of horror' James Herbert. 'One of Britain's finest horror writers' Daily Mail. 'One of the most original and frightening storytellers of our time' -- Peter James

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Book SynopsisTwo happy couples. One dead body. A whole load of secrets. Married life wasn't meant to start like this.On honeymoon in Bali, you hit it off with another newlywed couple and celebrate your last night at a fancy cliff-side restaurant.No one predicted the evening would end with a dead body. But it was an accident, right? A tragic accident.The honeymoon may be over but it soon becomes clear that there's another side to this story . . . and your life depends on uncovering it.Many marriages can survive anything – but when it starts on a lie is it really 'til death do us part? ___________'This sizzling summer read is a breathtaking exploration of obsession and betrayal' - S Magazine'A page-turner full of secrets and lies, this is a totally addictive read' - Heat, 5-star review'Full of suspense and a whole load of secrets' - Prima'Atmospheric' - Candis'A wonderful twisty thrill ride' - Crime Monthly, lead review, 4 stars'Secrets, lies and the mother of all cover-ups...' - Louise Candlish, bestselling author of Our House and The Only Suspect'An addictive, jaw-dropping read. I loved it.' - Claire Douglas'Fantastically atmospheric and suspenseful ... Set to be one of the biggest sizzling reads of the summer!' - L.V. Matthews'A nerve-jangling tale of tension, suspicion and betrayal' - T.M. Logan'Tense, pacy, twisty and ingeniously plotted, it's going to be HUGE this summer!' - Isabelle Broom'Clever, twisty and tense, I'll be recommending The Honeymoon to friends looking for the perfect summer read.' - Nicole Kennedy'Brilliantly plotted, full of suspense and atmosphere, it had me turning the pages long after I should have been asleep.' - Lia Middleton'I really loved this book. Gripping. Atmospheric. Couldn't put it down.' - Imran Mahmood'Dark, devilish and deliciously addictive. The Honeymoon hooked me from page one and delivered twist after twist. The perfect summer thriller.' - Chris WhitakerTrade Review'A page-turner full of secrets and lies, this is a totally addictive read' * Heat, 5-star review *'Full of suspense and a whole load of secrets' * Prima *'Atmospheric' * Candis *'A wonderful twisty thrill ride' * Crime Monthly, lead review, 4 stars *'Secrets, lies and the mother of all cover-ups ... I was gripped by this twisty tale of two couples' honeymoons colliding' -- Louise Candlish, bestselling author of Our House and The Only Suspect'An addictive, jaw-dropping read. I loved it' -- Claire Douglas'Fantastically atmospheric and suspenseful ... Set to be one of the biggest sizzling reads of the summer!' -- L.V. Matthews'A nerve-jangling tale of tension, suspicion and betrayal' -- T.M. Logan'Tense, pacy, twisty and ingeniously plotted, it's going to be HUGE this summer!' -- Isabelle Broom'Clever, twisty and tense, I'll be recommending The Honeymoon to friends looking for the perfect summer read' -- Nicole Kennedy'Brilliantly plotted, full of suspense and atmosphere, it had me turning the pages long after I should have been asleep' -- Lia Middleton'I really loved this book. Gripping. Atmospheric. Couldn't put it down' -- Imran Mahmood'Dark, devilish and deliciously addictive. The Honeymoon hooked me from page one and delivered twist after twist. The perfect summer thriller' -- Chris Whitaker'I was gripped from the very beginning ... Keeps you guessing all the way' * The Breakfast Book Club *'Tense, twisty and expertly plotted' * The Unmumsy Mum *

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Book Synopsis'A gripping, tense and highly original thriller' Scots MagazineBus driver Dave Kellock is a pillar of the community in Portobello, Edinburgh. But he's got a terrible secret.His past is dragged into the present when an unexpected passenger steps onto his bus: the woman he killed almost twenty years earlier. Dave's still reeling from the shock of it when police turn up at his door, accusing him of an entirely different crime.As he battles to track down a dead woman and maintain his hard-won reputation, Dave makes a terrifying realisation.Wherever he goes, someone is watching.A pacy, twisting thriller about revenge and betrayal, set amongst the historic streets of Edinburgh. Perfect for fans of B.A. Paris and C.L. Taylor.'Chilling, dark and twisty' B P Walter'An emotional gut-puncher' Jonathan Whitelaw'Powerful and moving' Philippa East'Emma Christie is the queen of misdirection' Trevor Wood'A novel that delivers in mystery, heart, and tension' L.V. Matthews'An absolute gem of a book' Marion Todd'A beautifully written story of love, loss, guilt and redemption' Catherine CooperTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR FIND HER FIRST: 'An emotional, fast-paced thriller' Heat. 'One of the freshest and most exciting writers' The Sun. 'Exceptional' -- Catherine Cooper, author of The Chalet

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Book SynopsisThe gripping new revenge thriller from the bestselling author of The Fall and The Trap. No one can be trusted….Amongst the wealth and glitter of St Tropez, Sky Kennedy is living her best life, with the perfect man by her side. Rich and gorgeous, Karim has shown her a world she could have barely imagined, and she doesn’t want it to end.So when Karim suddenly sends her packing back to the UK, Sky is shocked - what could she have done to upset Karim? And will she ever see him again?Ryan Callahan has been tracking Karim for years and will do anything to bring the man down. He knows Karim is using Sky for his own ends and can’t believe another young woman has fallen for Karim’s lies. But maybe Sky could be the perfect bait to snare Karim once and for all…But Sky’s no fool and she won’t be played by either man. Because maybe there is a twist in this tale that no one saw coming….Praise for Evie Hunter:'A brilliant read that hooked me from the outset. The Fall is a tale of sweet revenge that I couldn’t tear myself away from!' Bestselling author Gemma Rogers

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Book Synopsis'Fennell has created one of the most compelling characters in UK crime fiction' - M.W. CRAVEN'Fennell's agenda here is the ratcheting up of suspense and that's done with aplomb' - FINANCIAL TIMES'Totally compelling' - ARAMINTA HALLWHATEVER YOU DO, DON'T MAKE A SOUND . . .The stunning new crime thriller from one of British crime writing's brightest talents, and one of the twistiest, most gripping and emotional reads of the year.______________________A father is murdered in the dead of night in his London home, his head wrapped tightly in tape, a crude sad face penned over his facial features. But the victim's only child is left alive and unharmed at the scene.Met Police detectives Grace Archer and Harry Quinn have more immediate concerns. Notorious gangster Frankie White has placed a target on Archer's back, and there's no one he won't harm to get to her.Then a second family is murdered, leaving young Uma Whitmore as the only survivor.With a serial killer at large, DI Archer and DS Quinn must stay alive long enough to find the connection between these seemingly random victims. Can they do it before another child is orphaned?______________________What your favourite crime authors are saying about David Fennell:'A truly extraordinary crime novel' - LYNDA LA PLANTE'A stunning start to a fantastic new series' - M.W. CRAVEN'Involved me in a way that few thrillers do, kept me alert and on-edge right up through the deeply satisfying finale' - AJ FINN'I flew through it . . . Tense, gripping and brilliantly inventive' - SIMON LELIC'Unsettling, fast-paced, suspenseful and gripping . . . Excellent' - WILL DEAN'A serial killer thriller with the darkest of hearts' - FIONA CUMMINS'A tense-as-hell high-body count page turner, but a rarer thing too - one that's also full of genuine warmth and humanity' - WILLIAM SHAW'Chilling, unsettling and wonderfully atmospheric' - BRIAN McGILLOWAYTrade ReviewI love how Fennell doesn't just write a totally compelling plot but also gives us heart and humanity and makes us think about the nature of evil and redemption. * ARAMINTA HALL *Fennell's agenda here is the ratcheting up of suspense and that's done with aplomb. * FINANCIAL TIMES *

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Book Synopsis‘Perfectly plotted, sharply sophisticated and the most original thriller I’ve read this year. I couldn’t put it down!’ Jane IsaacIs murder in her DNA?My mother lied to me. My family is not my own. If it wasn’t for the genealogy test, I would never have known I was the child of another woman.Now I’m learning that I have four brothers I have never met. And one of them is a serial killer.My brother is taunting me to play his vicious game – solving his clues before he spills more blood.Who can I trust? How can I find and stop him before it is too late? And what if it is me he really wants?A read-in-one-sitting, utterly nail-biting thriller that you will not be able to put down…Fans of Chris Carter and M.W. Craven will love this.‘Dark, chilling, original and compulsive, I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough!’ A A Chaudhuri, author of The Loyal FriendReaders are hooked on The Brother:‘Geez! What a book!…suspense, intrigue, action, murder, a crazy serial killer, a great whodunit, great sleuthing and great police work… a few crazy twists and turns! I definitely recommend’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘Wow, what a book…I could not put it down. Would definitely recommend to others’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘An intense and twisted page-turner…This book had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish, I couldn’t put it down… a truly thrilling read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘…near perfection in every way. This is one of those top tier murder mysteries that keeps you guessing. There are so many twists and turns…I was…captivated.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘Oh. Whoa. This book…The tension is immediate and slowly ratchets up with each chapter…making it impossible to put down…The ending left me literally reeling. The world will go away as you read this… Clever, diabolical and completely delicious…Colour me a lifetime fan.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'What a nerve-wracking read! interesting and believable and quite different from other psychological thrillers I've read recently.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'This was such a gripping read with an interesting plot that kept the pages turning.' Reader ReviewPraise for N V Peacock:‘A twisty-turny original take on the serial killer thriller. A truly captivating and, at times, chilling read.’ C.J. Skuse, author of Sweetpea‘A twisted, chilling journey to the darkest side of human nature. I burned through Little Bones in a day.’ Chris Whitaker, author of We Begin at the End‘An exciting new voice in thriller fiction.’ Sarah Pinborough, author of Behind Her Eyes‘Wow – this deftly plotted, twisty – and twisted – thriller got under my skin and chilled me to the bone! Excellent from the first page until the last. This is a debut not to be missed.’ Sam Carrington, author ofThe Open House‘Darkly addictive and creepy as hell… lingers long after the last page.’ Jane Isaac, author of Hush Little Baby‘One of the best books I’ve read in a long time. Fantastic characterisation, gripping plot and totally unexpected twists and turns…Loved it!’ Suzy K Quinn, author of Don’t Tell Teacher

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Book SynopsisThe terrifying new psychological thriller by internationally bestselling phenomenon Sebastian Fitzek. Walk Me Home is Fitzek's most enthralling work to date. The Walk Me Home telephone helpline service has proved indispensable. Staffed by volunteers, it provides a reassuring voice at the end of the phone, helping to protect lone women as they walk home at night. Jules has only been working for Walk Me Home for a short time and has never had to deal with a truly life-threatening situation. But that all changes one Saturday night when Klara calls. The young woman is terrified. She thinks she is being followed by a man. A man from her past. A man who drew a date in blood on her bedroom wall. And that day dawns in less than two hours... For Klara – and Jules – the stakes have never been higher. Will either of them ever make it home again? Reviewers on Sebastian Fitzek: 'Fitzek's thrillers are breathtaking, full of wild twists' Harlan Coben 'Fitzek is without question one of the crime world's most evocative storytellers' Karin SlaughterTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR SEBASTIAN FITZEK: 'Fitzek's thrillers are breathtaking, full of wild twists.' Harlan Coben. 'Sebastian Fitzek is without question one of the crime world's most evocative storytellers.' Karin Slaughter. 'Sebastian Fitzek is simply amazing. I truly hope that one day I will be able to create suspense and plot twists in the way only Sebastian can. A true Master of his craft.' Chris Carter. 'Spine-chilling... Masterful... Brilliant.' The Times. 'Dazzling.' * Sunday Times *

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

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Book Synopsis* FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF GIRL IN TRANSLATION * 'Kwok is an impressive talent' - KARIN SLAUGHTER 'A beautiful, propulsive story' - LAURA DAVE 'A hugely atmospheric and suspenseful mystery' - LUCY FOLEY 'I will find my daughter. No matter the cost...' Jasmine Yang thought her daughter was dead at birth. But five years after she was taken from her arms, she learns that her controlling husband sent the baby to America to be adopted, a casualty of China's one-child-policy. Fleeing her rural Chinese village, Jasmine arrives in New York City with nothing except a desperate need to find her daughter. But with her husband on her trail, the clock is ticking, and she's forced to make increasingly risky decisions if she ever hopes to be reunited with her child. Meanwhile, Rebecca Whitney seems to have it all: a high-powered career, a beautiful home, a handsome husband and an adopted Chinese daughter she adores. But when an industry scandal threatens to jeopardise not only Rebecca's job but her marriage, this perfect world begins to crumble. Two women in a divided city, separated by wealth and culture, yet bound together by their love for the same child. And when they finally meet, their lives will never be the same again...Trade ReviewA propulsive and engrossing narrative * Guardian *Two stories intertwine in this exciting tale... I was gripped and romped through it * Daily Mail *A compelling and moving mystery in which threads converge and dangers pile up * Observer *Two women on a collision course hurtle through twists and turns to an ending that will have you tearing through the last pages. A novel about identity and belonging, ambition and motherhood - it's a triumph * Woman's Weekly *Kwok is a skilled writer of suspenseful family drama * New York Times *Two women on a collision course hurtle through twists and turns to a high-octane ending that will have you tearing through the pages * Woman & Home *A heart-wrenching examination of transracial adoption and its influence... A suspenseful read, but also an introspective journey into the bonds of family, country, class, and race * Elle *Kwok writes with such compassion... An impressive, beautiful and atmospheric story, with a couple of twists that will shock the reader * Mature Times *Tautly plotted... Delicately delineated, raising uncomfortable questions about motherhood, race, class and white privilege * Prospect *A haunting, emotionally powerful story about motherhood, family, oppression, immigration, and power. Kwok is an impressive talent whose books resonate with deeply felt emotion and expertly crafted plotting -- Karin Slaughter, author of THE SILENT WIFEAt once a hugely atmospheric and suspenseful mystery and a compelling exploration of motherhood and belonging that packs a profound emotional punch. I couldn't stop thinking about this book long after I'd read the final page -- Lucy Foley, author of THE HUNTING PARTYJean Kwok delivers again with The Leftover Woman - a magnetic meditation on secret histories, motherhood, love and how we show up for each other in the most surprising of ways. A beautiful, propulsive story -- Laura Dave, author of THE LAST THING HE TOLD MEA heart-tugging exploration of love, belonging and the meaning of family -- Ruth Ware, author of IN A DARK, DARK WOODA thriller with danger and heartbreak at its centre -- Tina Baker, author of CALL ME MUMMYKwok has done it again. Her newest novel will make your heart race... As gorgeous as it is thrilling, The Leftover Woman tells a story of identity, ambition, and love that makes us look again at who we are and who we're forced to be -- Julia Phillips, author of DISAPPEARING EARTH

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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