Psychological thriller

Book SynopsisLONGLISTED FOR THE PEN/FAULKNER AWARD'Dripping with menace ... brilliantly written ... compelling, shocking and beautiful' Liz Nugent'Brilliant ... highly recommended' Sunday TimesAn unsettling and emotional riveting thriller about fathers and sons, revenge and forgiveness and ghosts from our past. A book not to read alone in the dark... When single father Todd Nasca is spotted on the beach by an old enemy - his high school bully Jack Gates - he is prepared for a tense encounter. But Jack, who hasn't seen Todd in fifteen years, is radiant, and overjoyed to have run into him. Jack suggests a meal to catch up. And by the way, Jack wonders, could he spend the night?Caught off guard by this chance interaction, Todd finds himself unable to escape Jack's charismatic and insistent presence in his home. One night turns into days; and as Jack begins to deepen his relationship with Todd's son, fear starts to set in. What is Jack up to?What follows is a fast-paced story of obsession and violence, showing that love and hate can be intertwined until the very last breath...'Habib's debut novel is a bleak, dark adrenaline rush' Clive BarkerTrade ReviewStandouts include ... Conner Habib's Hawk Mountain, a paranoid and unsettling tale of masculinity in crisis. * Guardian, 'The best crime and thriller books of 2022' *Conner Habib's Hawk Mountain was one of the most impressive debuts of the year. Set in New England, it explores the long-term consequences of bullying as Todd, now in his 30s, and the father of a young boy, encounters his high school nemesis, although the inevitable reckoning is as innovative as it is poignant. * Irish Times, 'The best crime fiction of 2022' *Habib ramps the paranoia up to Highsmithian levels * Guardian *Dripping with menace from the first page, this story of childhood enemies meeting up fifteen years later is utterly enthralling. Brilliantly written with homoerotic undertones, this savage tale is uncompromising in its reflection of teen friendships and isolation, and unflinching in its examination of the delicacy of the human body. There is gold among the gore. I found it compelling, shocking, and beautiful. * Liz Nugent *Conner Habib writes with an hallucinatory precision, and a kind of merciless humanity, about the poisonous work of repression. His forebears-Poe, Highsmith, even classical tragedy-are clear, but his originality is clearer still. Hawk Mountain is a work of strange, glittering darkness. * Mark O’Connell *

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Book SynopsisSHE'S LOCKED THE DOOR BUT THE KILLER'S INSIDEI believe, from what I can hear, that either my daughter or my wife has just been attacked. I don't know the outcome. The house is silent.Fourteen years ago two teenage lovers were brutally murdered in a patch of remote woodland. The prime suspect confessed to the crimes and was imprisoned.Now, one family is still trying to put the memory of the killings behind them. But at their isolated hilltop house . . . the nightmare is about to return.Trade ReviewHayder keeps you guessing adroitly - and has in Caffrey, a maverick cop so fascinatingly weird that he makes Ian Rankin's Rebus seems a stolid conformist * Sunday Times, Culture *Builds to its mesmerising climax with a brilliantly paced sense of menace. Masterful * Sunday Mirror *

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Book SynopsisA gripping psychological thriller from bestselling author, L. H. Stacey!A woman on the run…Madeleine Frost knows she has to get away from her partner Liam. His behaviour has become increasingly controlling and Maddie fears for her safety and that of her young daughter Poppy.Desperation leads Maddie to the hotel owned by her estranged father – the extraordinarily beautiful Wrea Head Hall. The reunion is tense, but Maddie’s father agrees to her staying as his guest for as long as she needs.Maddie’s whereabouts must stay a secret; but as she spends time getting to know her new home, she discovers the house has its own shocking past and secrets of its own. Secrets that could cost her dearly…And when Liam makes it clear he wants Maddie back, she has to reassess everything. Because when Liam wants something, he gets it - no matter who he hurts…Perfect for fans of Teresa Driscoll, Sue Watson, Jackie Kabler and Kendra Elliot.‘Dark and dramatic, with an explosive ending’ Diane Saxon 'An atmospheric thriller with a knockout ending!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️' **Bestselling author Diana Wilkinson 'The plot twists kept me guessing right until the end' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Please Note: this book was previously published as The House of Secrets.

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Book Synopsis'A brilliant story from a masterful storyteller.' Anita WallerOne chance meeting. A night that changes everything.The Kennedy sisters, Molly, Alex and Sam, have a Christmas tradition – a night out, just the three of them, sisters together.Lewis Stone can’t face the work Christmas party, but as he’s one of the bosses, he has to put in an appearance. He leaves as soon as he can politely get away, ready for the holidays to begin.When Lewis Stone meets the Kennedy sisters, a train of events begins that engulfs them all.One sister is left fighting for her life.One sister is left fighting for her marriage.And one sister is hellbent on revenge…The brilliant new psychological thriller from bestseller O.J. Mullen. Perfect for fans of T. M. Logan, B.A. Paris, Sue Watson and K.L. Slater.'A superb rollercoaster of a read. Gripping to the very last page!' J.A. Baker‘A gripping story with a totally unexpected ending. Loved it.’ Valerie KeoghWhat readers are saying about O.J. Mullen:‘Be warned. From the minute you start reading this book your time will not be your own. It is a brilliant book that reels you in from the start. The characters are so well portrayed that they feel real. - that you would recognise them if they passed you in the street. The plot is wicked, intricate and completely believable. What more could you ask from a book?’‘What I really love about Owen’s writing is it’s perfect.. utterly engrossing, dark and gritty. It’s the tone…I don’t know how he does it but the style of writing is exactly what I want to see.. it’s the grittiness.. the realness.. the depth to the characters.. utter WOW!’‘An absolute first class book. Yet again this talented author delivers a gripping rollercoaster of a read.’‘Thrills, suspense, and drama are the order of the day and you won't be able to tear yourself away from it.’

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Book SynopsisThe night is dark. My soul is darker. Marcus Williams and Francis Ackerman Jr. are both killers. But while Williams is tortured by the deaths he has caused, Ackerman takes pleasure in his murders. Williams is a former New York City homicide detective. Ackerman is a serial killer. And both men are about to become unwilling pawns in a conspiracy that reaches to the highest levels of US government. They will be plunged deep into a hellish underworld of murderers and killers. They will find that there is more that connects them than divides them... and that their lives depend on it. 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 '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 'A great mix of gruesome murders, a psychotic killer, revenge and great writing' CRIMESQUADTrade ReviewA high octane, fast-paced and brutal thriller... Cross's graphic prose reveals the very worst we expect of a masochistic killer who believes that murder is his vocation. Yet, the novel also taps into contemporary anxieties relating to deep state conspiracy... A super scary read!' * 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#1 bestselling authors Preston & Child return with the next book in a series featuring archaeologist Nora Kelly and FBI Agent Corrie Swanson. 'A collision between past and present that will leave you breathless' – LEE CHILD A MUMMY, AN ANCIENT TREASURE, A DANGEROUS MYSTERY. After a shoot-out leaves a senior agent gravely wounded, FBI rookie Corrie Swanson finds herself under investigation. Her supervisor assures her she's not to blame and the black mark on her record will be cleared in short order. But Corrie finds she cannot shake off an overwhelming feeling of guilt. As a distraction, she takes on a new case involving a fifty-year-old mummified corpse discovered in a hidden enclave at High Lonesome, a long-abandoned New Mexico ghost town. Quickly out of her depth, she realizes she needs the help of her old enemy, archaeologist Nora Kelly. The two women soon uncover a startling truth: the deceased was poisoned, and died clutching a priceless artifact. Can Corrie and Nora solve the mystery of the scorpion's tail? Or will they – like others before them – die in the attempt?Trade ReviewA thoroughly absorbing FBI investigation / archaeology mystery with great characters, snappy dialogue, a vivid New Mexico setting and plenty of twists and turns * Promoting Crime Fiction *PRAISE FOR PRESTON & CHILD: 'Another clever and compelling tale... The stellar writing is still in abundance, and Preston and Child balance the line between page-turning suspense and ancient history' Associated Press. 'The action zigzags like an out-of-control rocket toward a double-deceptive conclusion' Kirkus Reviews. 'Sit back, crack open the book and get ready for the ride of your life' David Baldacci. 'White-hot bestselling suspense. Simply brilliant!' Lisa Gardner. 'A positively delicious serving. Great fun to the last page' -- Anne Rice

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Book Synopsis'Twisty, suspenseful and deeply atmospheric.' Harriet Tyce 'An electrifying crime thriller.' Woman's Own The bigger the sin, the further the fall... With Easter approaching, the verger of St Albans Cathedral was supposed to be readying the church. Instead he discovers a man lying dead, fallen from the famous 150-foot-high tower. Did he jump, or was he pushed? For DCI Maarten Jansen, it's a simple case of suspected suicide. Until a stranger, Willow, who witnessed the jump, prompts a deeper investigation into a decades-old mystery involving a psychiatric hospital, a pregnant woman, and long-buried family secrets... The Fall is a powerful and twisty thriller about loss, trauma, silence, and how our past shapes who we are. Praise for The Fall: 'Lyrical, assured and simmering with suspense.' Victoria Selman 'The Fall is a rare beast... Dark, atmospheric and truly original.' Kate Simants 'Uncoils like the snapping of a whip, lashing the past into the present with the revealing of dark family secrets.' Dominic Nolan 'Heart-pounding.' James DelargyTrade ReviewTwisty, suspenseful and deeply atmospheric -- Harriet TyceFrom the atmospheric and chilling prologue, The Fall held me tight in its thrall until the spine-tingling conclusion -- Sam HollandHeld me spellbound right from the arresting opening through to the hugely satisfying ending, which I didn't see coming! -- Polly PhillipsA wonderfully woven thriller, that oozes class from every page -- Robert ScraggThe Fall is a rare beast... Dark, atmospheric and truly original. I absolutely tore through it -- Kate SimantsLyrical, assured and simmering with suspense -- Victoria SelmanRachael Blok is an exceptionally assured writer, and her crime fiction is as cool and restrained as its Dutch detective -- Jo FurnissIntriguing right from the beginning and unwinds slowly and deliberately to a heart-pounding conclusion -- James DelargyCaptivating storytelling and a real page turner – kept me up reading into the small hours! -- Fliss ChesterIntricately plotted between past and present, this emotionally charged, atmospheric crime novel had me reading late into the night -- Eleanor RayThis is a terrific mystery. Uncoils like the snapping of a whip, lashing the past into the present with the revealing of dark family secrets -- Dominic NolanThe Fall held my attention unwaveringly. It's a punchy, exciting tale that is utterly gripping. Don't miss it * My Weekly *Trauma and lies haunt the pages of this electrifying crime thriller * Woman's Own *An engrossing thriller centred on the mysterious death of a man who falls from the roof of St Albans Cathedral * Choice Magazine *

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Book SynopsisWhat if you thought your husband was Jack the Ripper? London, 1888. Susannah rushes into marriage to a young and wealthy surgeon. After a passionate honeymoon, she returns home with her new husband wrapped around her little finger. But then everything changes. His behaviour becomes increasingly volatile and violent. He stays out all night, returning home bloodied and full of secrets. Lonely and frustrated, Susannah starts following the gruesome reports of a spate of murders in Whitechapel. But as the killings continue, her mind takes her down the darkest path imaginable. Every time he stays out late, another victim is found dead. Is it coincidence? Or is her husband the man the papers call Jack the Ripper? Reviews for People of Abandoned Character: 'A mistreated wife suspects her husband might be the Whitechapel killer... Compelling' Sunday Times 'An astonishing book' M.W. Craven 'A gripping and original take on the world's most notorious serial killer. A perfectly thrilling read for those long winter nights' Adam Hamdy 'This impressive debut builds up pace, pathos and intrigue superbly, with plenty of twists and turns' Woman's WeeklyTrade ReviewAn astonishing book set in a Victorian London plagued by Jack the Ripper. Whitfield's narrator is Susannah, an ex-nurse who rushed into a rapidly souring marriage with a wealthy surgeon and starts to believe that her husband might be Leather Apron himself. I'd be amazed if it isn't dominating the shortlists come next year's awards season -- MW CravenThis impressive debut builds superbly, with plenty of twists and turns * Woman & Home *A gripping and original take on the world's most notorious serial killer. A perfectly thrilling read for those long winter nights. Highly recommended -- Adam HamdyA mistreated wife suspects her husband might be the Whitechapel killer... Compelling' * Sunday Times *A historical crime novel with real attitude... Compelling, thought-provoking, and powerful' * LoveReading *This impressive debut builds up pace, pathos and intrigue superbly, with plenty of twists and turns' * Woman's Weekly *Shockingly compelling * Woman *In addition to being a thrilling page-turner, Whitfield's book explores several questions: What makes a person good or bad? Can we overcome our origins? Is our fate determined before we're born? Moreover, the book is rife with dangerous secrets – Thomas's, Susannah's, and those of the people closest to them * Austin American Statesman *This debut historical mystery contains echoes of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca and Jack the Ripper.The unreliable narration combines with richly detailed writing in a mystery with a shocking conclusion * Library Journal *People Of Abandoned Character interrogates this fascinating aspect of storytelling while positing an unconventional solution to the Jack the Ripper mystery... This is a smart, thrilling narrative that doesn't shy away from gore or trauma, steadfastly reflecting through its Victorian lens how our own modern societies continue to treat women and the poor. That this is Clare Whitfield's debut novel only adds to how impressive it is as a feat of empathetic, feminist storytelling' * Criminal Element *[A] suspenseful gothic debut * Shelf Awareness *With a compelling central character, an attention-grabbing murder mystery, and an easy-to-read, characterful writing style, Whitfield’s novel is an excellent debut, and bodes well for her future career * Otago Daily Times *

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Book SynopsisPart psychological thriller, part coming-of-age novel from the author of People of Abandoned Character. An absent father. A missing girl. Buried family secrets. Is the truth worth searching for? Sixteen-year-old Prue has grown up around secrets. Her gran's stern silence, her mother's teary breakdowns, her aunt's whispered assurances. But now, in the aftermath of her mum's latest 'episode', Prue's decided she's old enough for the truth. She wants to know what it is that makes the adults around her turn tight-lipped and distracted. She wants to know why her mum can't cope. Most of all, she wants to know who her dad is. Forced to spend the summer in the Shetlands with her aunt, Ruth, and new uncle, Archie, Prue arrives determined to find some answers. But she soon finds herself caught up in a web of family secrets, betrayals and – perhaps – even murder... Set during one long summer in Shetland, this is a beautifully drawn, psychologically astute novel about a young woman's search for truth, even as she realises the lies that surround her have been keeping her safe. Praise for The Gone and the Forgotten: 'What a beautiful, absorbing, emotional book... A stunning read' Louise BeechTrade ReviewWhat a beautiful, absorbing, emotional book. I was on that remote island with these characters, lost in their unfolding dramas and the barren landscape and long-past secrets. I was with young Prue on her quest to disperse the shadows of her past, and certainly identified with many of the things she had been through. A stunning read -- Louise BeechPRAISE FOR PEOPLE OF ABANDONED CHARACTER: 'This impressive debut builds up pace, pathos and intrigue superbly, with plenty of twists and turns' Woman's Weekly. 'A gripping and original take on the world's most notorious serial killer. A perfectly thrilling read for those long winter nights. Highly recommended' Adam Hamdy. 'A mistreated wife suspects her husband might be the Whitechapel killer... Compelling' Sunday Times. 'An astonishing book set in a Victorian London plagued by Jack the Ripper. Whitfield's narrator is Susannah, an ex-nurse who rushed into a rapidly souring marriage with a wealthy surgeon and starts to believe that her husband might be Leather Apron himself. I'd be amazed if it isn't dominating the shortlists come next year's awards season' -- M.W. Craven

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Book SynopsisMartha – a home-maker Victoria – a social butterfly Serena – a free spirit Kirk – a hot-blooded man Eleni – a risk taker Tina – a young girl with a dark past Carolyn Grand is all of these people and none of them. Thirty years ago, her father, Hank, was jailed for child abuse, but not before Carolyn developed six distinct personalities as a coping mechanism for the trauma she went through. Now Hank Grand has been released, and Carolyn will have to confront the man who made her. All of her. 'A riveting, must-read tale of suspense, murder, and retribution' Reed Farrel Coleman 'A gut punch of a thriller... Butcher blade sharp' Lorenzo Carcaterra 'Taut. Unusual. Wholly absorbing. The most intriguing and deftly imagined mystery I have read in years' Thomas H. Cook

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Book SynopsisEvery year, on average 23 people disappear without a trace from cruise ships. No one has ever come back. Until now. Five years ago police psychologist Martin Schwartz lost his wife and son. They were holidaying on a cruise ship when they simply vanished, the case written off as a straightforward murder-suicide. They are not the only parent-and-child pair to have disappeared from the ship in recent years – and yet, the authorities seem unconcerned. But when a missing girl reappears – carrying Martin's son's beloved teddy bear – the police won't be able to avoid the truth that something sinister is lurking on board... 'Without question one of the crime world's most evocative storytellers' KARIN SLAUGHTER 'Fitzek's thrillers are breathtaking, full of wild twists' HARLAN COBENTrade ReviewThe whole thing is bloody, breathless, deliberately discomforting and outrageously gripping * Shots Magazine *The author constructs a closeted and claustrophobic atmosphere. The tension does not let up... The reader's expectation of a solution is continuously frustrated, the multiplicity of twists surprise, and those surprises keep coming' * Promoting Crime Fiction *It takes a certain type of writer to really get to the heart of a chilling tale and grip the reader throughout. Sebastian Fitzek has proven capable of that with his unique take on the crime thriller, using the open seas as the primary setting... Strong narrative movement and a unique plot let Passenger 23 stand out in the genre' * Mystery and Suspense *A very complicated, very clever story set in a simultaneously vast but claustrophobic super-liner * Crime Review *PRAISE 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. He always serves up an intense, impossible to put down thriller and The Package is no exception. A gripping read with a surprising twist, this one is not to be missed' Karin Slaughter. 'Sebastian Fitzek is simply amazing. I truly hope that one day I will be able to create suspense and plot twists in the way only Sebastian can. A true Master of his craft' Chris Carter. 'Spine-chilling... Masterful... Brilliant' The Times. 'Dazzling' Sunday Times. 'Grimly atmospheric' Guardian. 'A breakneck ride' * Big Issue *

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Book SynopsisThe twisty new thriller from the bestselling author of Reese's Book Club pick The Last House Guest.Everyone knows the story of the girl from Widow Hills...When Arden Maynor was six years old, she was swept away in a terrifying storm and went missing for days. Against all odds, she was found alive, clinging to a storm drain. Fame followed, and so did fans, creeps and stalkers. As soon as she was old enough, Arden changed her name and left Widow Hills behind.Twenty years later, Olivia, as she is now known, is plagued by night terrors. She often finds herself out of bed in the middle of the night, sometimes streets away from her home. Then one evening she jolts awake in her yard, with the corpse of a man at her feet.The girl from Widow Hills is about to become the centre of the story, once again...Trade ReviewAn unnerving and extremely classy thriller. * Observer *Sometimes you come across a thriller which stands out. This is one. This intelligent pacy read is a different take on the "missing girl scenario" with characters who aren't always what they seem. You might not get a good night's sleep again - especially if you're prone to go walkabout in the night. * Jane Corry, author of My Husband’s Wife *With Hitchcockian flair, Megan Miranda shrewdly examines what becomes of the people at the center of those rare, sensational news stories that capture the nation's attention. The Girl from Widow Hills gave me the creeps in the best way possible. * Chandler Baker, author of Whisper Network *A hauntingly atmospheric and gorgeously written page-turner, The Girl from Widow Hills is a deeply thought-provoking, riveting mystery about the complex weight of history and the dangerous power of the lies we tell ourselves. * Kimberly McCreight, author of Reconstructing Amelia *Sleepwalking is creepy. You're asleep, but you're walking through the night - like the living dead. I knew when I started The Girl from Widow Hills I was in for some shivers. But I had no idea the terrors that were in store. * R. L. Stine, author of Goosebumps and Fear Street *Miranda flaunt[s] her considerable talent for jaw-dropping, yet believable, twists. Even jaded readers might not see this one coming. An unusual heroine anchors this creepy, fast-paced chiller. This is Miranda's best book yet. * Kirkus Reviews *Another compulsive page-turner from an accomplished author. * Booklist *

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Book Synopsis‘Mary does it again with another thrill ride of a book! So many twists and turns right from the start.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Old secrets are hard to keep buried in this gritty and gripping novel of suspense from New York Times bestselling author Mary Burton. Kelsey Warren may now be a high-flying journalist, but she’s never forgiven her reckless mother Donna for abandoning her as a teenager. Yet when Kelsey returns to her hometown and discovers her mother’s body at the bottom of a flooded quarry with a gunshot wound in her chest, Kelsey’s world is flipped upside down. Her mother didn’t desert her; she was killed. Despite Sheriff Mitch Garrett's pleas to leave the case alone, Kelsey is determined to uncover the truth about her mother. But small towns hide big secrets, and someone has their eye on Kelsey and is set on silencing her for good. Previously published as In Dark Waters Readers LOVE Keep You Close! ‘Love anything by this author and this one did not disappoint! Absolutely fantastic.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Well written with a compelling storyline and well-developed characters. A good amount of twists and suspense and unpredictability that left me guessing until the end.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I really enjoyed this book… Definitely recommend.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Mary Burton’s books are always a must read… A fast paced, fast moving story.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Mary Burton is a class act. Her writing is consistently brilliant and Keep You Close is no exception.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Loved it! Keep You Close is a wild and terrifying ride. Highly enjoyable and I had a hard time putting it down!’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Lots of twists and turns with gritty characters that you cant help but love. Once you start reading you can't put it down!’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I absolutely devour anything that Mary Burton writes. She is an automatic go-to author for me to grab and read. She has definitely done it again!’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of "His Bloody Project", shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2016. There does not appear to be anything remarkable about the fatal car crash on the A35. But one question dogs Inspector Georges Gorski: where has the victim, an outwardly austere lawyer, been on the night of his death? The troubled Gorski finds himself drawn into a mystery that takes him behind the respectable veneer of the sleepy French backwater of Saint-Louis. Graeme Macrae Burnet returns with a literary mystery that will beguile fans of "His Bloody Project" and "The Disappearance of Adele Bedeau". Darkly humorous, subtle and sophisticated, "The Accident on the A35" burrows deep into the psyches of its characters and explores the forgotten corners of small-town life.Trade ReviewHighly accomplished, The Accident on the A35 works on several levels… The narration has the simple momentum of classic crime writing… It has a denouement like something out of Greek tragedy but delivers as a proper police procedural too… Burnet's cleverness doesn't get in the way of your enjoyment but playfully adds levels of meaning. -- Anthony Cummins * Observer *"[A] truly superlative tale… fascinating… one of the most clever and compelling novels to be published this year." -- Lesley McDowell * Herald *“Very much a novel of skillfully drawn characters… With its nostalgic echoes of crime fiction of the past and elegant, economical prose, it affords a variety of quiet and satisfying pleasures.” -- Barry Forshaw * Financial Times *“Extravagant talent.” -- Mark Lawson * Guardian *Both a classy detective story and a stylish meditation on agency and existence.If Roland Barthes had written a detective novel, then this would be it.” -- Philip Womack * Literary Review *“Reads like a lavishly detailed, psychologically accurate, intelligent, well-plotted, unsimple Simenon… Burnet has proved himself to be the literary games-master.” -- David Robinson * Books from Scotland *“Intriguing… distinctive… atmospheric, often surprising, with a denouement which is beautifully under-played.” -- Allan Massie * Scotsman *

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Book SynopsisA young man arrives in a small town, hoping to leave his past behind him, but when he takes a job in a peculiar old shop, and meets a lonely single mother, everything changes … with devastating consequences. A chillingly hypnotic gothic thriller and a mesmerising study of identity and obsession. ‘This chilling gothic tale explores the dark corners of identity … beautifully written and a real page-turner' C J Cooke 'Dark, lyrical and intriguing' Fiona Cummins ‘Like Stephen King on crack … the most accomplished book I’ve read this year. Dark, gothic as hell, and genuinely scary’ M W Craven 'Eerily atmospheric, with brilliant characterisation … really gets under your skin' Culturefly –––––––––––––––––––––––––––Fear blisters through this town like a fever… When Teddy Colne arrives in the small town of Rye, he believes he will be able to settle down and leave his past behind him. Little does he know that fear blisters through the streets like a fever. The locals tell him to stay away from an establishment known only as Berry & Vincent, that those who rub too closely to its proprietor risk a bad end. Despite their warnings, Teddy is desperate to understand why Rye has come to fear this one man, and to see what really hides behind the doors of his shop. Ada moved to Rye with her young son to escape a damaged childhood and years of never fitting in, but she’s lonely, and ostracised by the community. Ada is ripe for affection and friendship, and everyone knows it. As old secrets bleed out into this town, so too will a mystery about a family who vanished fifty years earlier, and a community living on a knife edge. Teddy looks for answers, thinking he is safe, but some truths are better left undisturbed, and his past will find him here, just as it has always found him before. And before long, it will find Ada too. –––––––––––––––––––––– ‘An utterly chilling psychological horror of modern-day witchcraft, possession, murder and madness’ Essie Fox ‘Compelling and dark – draws you in from the very first page’ Heather Darwent ‘Twisted, toxic and deeply dark, this gives off Needful Things vibes – and that ending is just *perfect*’ Lisa Hall ‘This book sucks you in from the first spine-tingling chapter and weaves a dark, twisted and compelling sense of foreboding' Claire AllanWhat readers are saying… ***** ‘I’m shook. This book is a force … a masterpiece’ ‘An ending that left me slightly dumbstruck’ ‘As delightful as it is dark, with beautiful turns of phrase that can be at once both buttery soft and sharp as a knife’ ‘Intense, creepy and utterly chilling’ ‘A story that will creep under your skin and leave you desperately unnerved' ‘Startling and incredibly intense’ ‘Exactly what I look for in a gothic thriller!’ ‘Deliciously dark’ ‘It shook me to the core’ ‘Dark, chilling, with a touch of genius’ ‘Twisted and unnerving’ ‘Beautiful and lyrical prose brings the setting to life and creates a pulsing tension’ ‘This book creeps up on you…’ ‘Captivating and claustrophobic’

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Book Synopsis“This afternoon I shall go to my own funeral service before I watch them bury me under six feet of London clay.” When kindly provincial solicitor, Andrew Soulsby, fails to listen to his instincts he is condemned to live an evil man’s life in a tailspin to destruction. Plagued by dark memories that do not belong to him and arrested for crimes of which he has no knowledge, he faces professional ruin, bankruptcy and a prison cell. Can Andrew discover what has happened to him, and will he find a way to survive if he regains the love of his wife and children, or is the truth altogether more terrifying? Fantasy meets grim reality in this gripping medico-legal mystery thriller with an original twist, making you question what it means to have a soul, a sense of self.

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Book SynopsisWhen you wake up without your memories, who can you really trust? Pioneering scientist Iris Henderson chose to be her own first test-subject for an experimental therapy, placing a piece of technology into her brain. At least, this is what everyone tells her. Trouble is, Iris is now without her memories so she doesn't know what the therapy is or why she would ever decide to volunteer for it. Everyone warns her to leave it alone, but Iris doesn't know who to trust. As she scratches beneath the surface of her seemingly happy marriage and successful career, a catastrophic chain of events is set in motion. Secrets will be revealed that have the capacity to destroy her whole life, but Iris can't stop digging. Trade Review"A twisty psychological thriller that plays on our current fears about AI as well as ideas about memory, trauma and the self." – The Guardian "McIlroy’s sharp sci-fi thriller debut is one part Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and two parts Black Mirror... raising salient questions about the ethics of AI. This will keep readers up late."– Publishers Weekly"Stepford Wives meets 2001 Space Odyssey, The Glass Woman is a twisty, thought-provoking read with characters full of heart engaging with the debate around AI in a truly inventive and original way." – Chris MacDonald, author of Happily Every After and The Actor"A successful example of the genre with a chilling modern feel."– The Critic"The Glass Woman is that too-rare a beast – an urgent thriller with solid intellectual underpinning." – Shots Magazine"Completely absorbing, I haven’t been able to put it down."– Sarah Ward, author of The Birthday Girl and The Sixth Lie"Raises fascinating questions about consciousness and its relation to objective and subjective reality."– The Irish Times“Right from the opening chapter, where the narrator wakes up with no memory of who she is, The Glass Woman instantly hooks you with a timely take on the rise of AI, and burrows under your skin. It manages to be both a deliciously creepy and mysterious thriller and also a thought-provoking meditation on identity and memory. Hugely entertaining and relentlessly readable.”– Alex Michaelides, bestselling author of The Silent Patient “The boundary-breaking psychological thriller I’ve been waiting for.” – Sarah May, author of Becky "I found The Glass Woman a chilling and urgent voice in ongoing debate about AI influence on human life. This novel gets to the essence of the threat; it's not about robots taking over human jobs but the human mind, being in control of human self. Ariel's voice is a rare and excellently executed second person narration." – Ania Bas, author of Odd Hours"More than simply a psychological thriller, The Glass Woman is a chilling invitation to witness what might be our future. The science is well-researched and completely believable. A novel that stayed in my mind long after I read the final page. The definition of a thought-provoking read." – Julie Corbin, author of Whispers of a Scandal"McIlroy packs a lot into this slim novel, calling into question the permanence of memory, the infallibility of technology, and the trustworthiness of those we love. Taking central themes of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Severance, and Dennis Lehane's Shutter Island to new dramatic heights, McIlroy's well-paced novel will keep readers guessing until the final pages."– Booklist"Twisty, dark and chillingly believable. The Glass Woman is a gripping exploration of memory, loss and AI." – Carole Hailey, author of The Silence Project

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Book SynopsisJim is a self-employed web developer living in Cardiff. Successful professionally, the future also looks rosy for his personal life, having recently proposed to his girlfriend, Ffion. However, when the couple decide to celebrate their engagement with his much-loved dad, Callum, Jim’s world is tilted on its axis. Jim is convinced he spotted his dad staring at him – just for a split second – with a look of pure hatred. Did he imagine it? However, when a series of bizarre and catastrophic events strike Jim’s life in quick succession, he starts to wonder if the look he received from his father could mean something. Eventually, Callum makes a confession that will lead to the total collapse of Jim’s life as he knows it…

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Book SynopsisWhat if I told you that sleep was just a habit? What if the third of your life you spend asleep, you could be awake instead? Grafton is a single dad who works in local radio, but he's always dreamt of being a 'real' journalist. When he gets a whiff of a story - a Scottish commune whose residents believe that sleep is a social construct - he decides to investigate... something tells him 'the Sleepless' might finally provide answers about his wife, Liz, who abandoned him and their son Isaac for a similar cult in India. As Grafton is drawn deeper into the extreme world of the Sleepless, Liz reappears, and Grafton has to race to save both himself and his son...Trade Review"The Sleepless is a dazzlingly smart and compelling thriller, which will grip you from its unforgettable opening scene and will linger with you long after you have finished it. Liam Bell is a writer of rare and distinctive talent, and this is a novel not to be missed. These are characters and situations - vividly rendered, unsettlingly plausible even at their most terrifying - which will haunt you, a novel which will keep you up all night. " -Ellery Lloyd, author of People Like Her and Reese's Book Club pick The Club

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Book Synopsis''I devoured The Poison Garden . . . Gripping and utterly convincing, it''s Alex Marwood at the top of her (already impressive) game'' JOJO MOYES_________Where Romy grew up, if someone died you never spoke of them again.Now twenty-two, she has recently escaped the toxic confines of the cult she was raised in. But Romy is young, pregnant and completely alone - and if she is to keep herself safe in this new world, she has some important lessons to learn. Like how there are some people you can trust, and some you must fear. And about who her family really is, and why her mother ran away from them all those years ago. And that you can''t walk away from a dark past without expecting it to catch up with you...Shocking, tense and sharply written, The Poison Garden is the gripping new novel from the international bestseller and Edgar award-winning Alex Marwood._________Trade ReviewHighly imaginative, yet consistently believable, this wonderful dystopian novel is both terrifying and unsettling as if a harbinger for our times. A well written and thrilling read -- Lisa BallantyneMarwood is one of the superstars of UK crime fiction and this pitch-black novel, which tackles the fallout from a mass suicide, is one of her best * i newspaper *This superbly eerie psychological thriller confirms Alex Marwood's reputation as the Queen of Unease -- Francis Wheen, author of Strange Days IndeedI devoured The Poison Garden . . . Gripping and utterly convincing, it's Alex Marwood at the top of her (already impressive) game -- Jojo MoyesHighly imaginative, full of pace and appealing characters, The Poison Garden is one of the cleverest and most chilling thrillers of recent years * Literary Review *Suspenseful and distinctive, The Poison Garden is a powerful and character-driven study of obsession -- Martin EdwardsAbsolutely chilling. Alex Marwood's characters are hauntingly real - evil is always just below the surface. Another brilliant, shockingly dark book from a master storyteller -- Sam BlakeDark and shocking, this will chill you to the bone -- Heat MagazineGripping... an Edgar winner for her The Wicked Girls, Marwood again shows a mastery at creating new worlds * Washington Post *Marwood's novels offer superbly executed masterclasses in compelling and stupendously creepy mysteries * Crime Reads *

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Book Synopsis'An electrifying read! If you like your thrillers pulsing with tension, you're going to LOVE Good Girls Die Last!' LESLEY KARA'Impossible to put down... I absolutely loved it.' ANDREA MARA'Brilliant' WOMAN & HOME 'This thought-provoking thriller confronts what it means to be a woman in today's world' WOMAN'S WEEKLYToday, nothing is going right for Em. And it's about to get much worse. Heartbroken by a recent split, with her 30th birthday looming, she loses her job and her home in the same morning because of two swaggering, dishonest men - the boss who sexually harassed her and the flatmate sleeping with her behind his fiancée's back.  But all Em can think about is catching a flight to attend her sister's wedding and see her dying mother. With a record-breaking heatwave, and a serial killer making the streets unsafe, London is completely Trade ReviewIf you like your thrillers pulsing with tension, you're going to LOVE Good Girls Die Last! Natali Simmonds knows how to dial up the heat in this unflinching story of female solidarity and rage. -- Lesley Kara, Sunday Times bestselling authorSearing and unflinching, Good Girls Die Last is rousing, angry and beautiful. Impossible to put down, right to the gut-punch ending. Stunning, I absolutely loved it. -- Andrea Mara, Sunday Times bestselling authorSuch a propulsive, enraging story -- HARRIET TYCECompletely gripping from start to finish. It's feminist, fierce and smart. -- Christina Sweeney-Baird, author of The End of MenWhat an amazing trip! Good Girls Die Last goes from vile misogyny to glorious revenge and Simmonds kept me riveted every step of the way. -- Kirsten MillerI absolutely demolished it. I thought it was so timely, so believable, so gripping. And it packs a punch that'll bruise me for a long time to come. -- John MarrsWhat do you get when you cross a slippery slope with an unstoppable woman who has finally had enough? Good Girls Die Last: A kick ass tour de force that will have you welling up one moment and punching the air the next. -- Holly SeddonWhat do you get when you cross a slippery slope with an unstoppable woman who has finally had enough? Good Girls Die Last: A kick ass tour de force that will have you welling up one moment and punching the air the next. -- Holly SeddonA fearless and explosive thriller, one moment terrifying, the next intimate. Warning: it is impossible to put this book down!" -- A. J. West, Sunday Times bestselling authorBlisteringly powerful, devastatingly timely and utterly gripping - Good Girls Die Last is as empowering as it is thrilling. A sunkissed nightmare of a book. I loved it! -- Bea Fitzgerald, author of Girl, Goddess, QueenA brilliantly propulsive read full of simmering feminine rage. The sizzling London heatwave builds and builds, creating a claustrophobic sense of unease. I couldn't look away! -- Heather Darwent, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE THINGS WE DO TO OUR FRIENDSThe blistering heat, the simmering rage, the spring loaded tension - it all ramped and ramped until I was ready to EXPLODE! I couldn't have stopped reading if I'd tried. -- Bethany CliftI devoured Good Girls Die Last in less than 24 hours. A blistering tour de force that set me ablaze, this is going to be the hottest book of 2023 -- Vikki PatisA shockingly vibrant, brilliantly feminist read, guaranteed to elicit a visceral response from any reader. A must read for any woman who's ever been cat-called or told to "smile, it might never happen." -- LISA HALL

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Book Synopsis''Gripping'' Mail on SundayWhat if your child ends up hurting those you love?Lydia and Bel have been best friends for years, from wild teenage days all the way through to motherhood. Bel becomes pregnant by accident and has a fraught relationship with daughter Freya, while Lydia and love-of-her-life Mac, after failed fertility treatment, choose to adopt. Gorgeous toddler Chloe challenges them more than either of them had ever expected and as a teenager her behaviour escalates increasingly out of control, pushing their marriage, and Lydia and Bel''s relationship, to breaking point.A harrowing and heart-breaking story of the splinters that can tear mothers and daughters, husbands and wives - and friends - apart.Praise for Cath Staincliffe:''''This powerful, often harrowing story will move you to tears'' My Weekly''Harrowing and humane. A real knockout'' ITrade ReviewGripping * Daily Mail *This powerful, often harrowing story will move you to tears * My Weekly *Totally compelling . . . sincere and powerful * Yorkshire Post *Praise for Cath Staincliffe:Harrowing and humane. A real knockout -- Ian RankinIt's always exciting to see a writer get better and better and Cath Staincliffe is doing just that -- Val McDermidPowerful, complex and utterly gripping * Sunday Mirror *An intelligent and emotionally engaging moral workout * Daily Telegraph *Cath Staincliffe gets into the heads of ordinary people and makes them extraordinary -- Ann CleevesComplex and satisfying * Sunday Times *For her insistence on looking real life squarely in the face I would call Staincliffe the most grown-up writer in British crime fiction ... her novel is mercilessly exciting too * The Telegraph on The Silence Between Breaths *A sensitive and humane writer whose talent for characterisation ... is the fuel for real suspense * The Guardian *A powerful, complex, gripping, perfectly paced book that packs a punch * The People *Emotionally unsparing, this expertly written police procedural is also an outstanding thriller, hard to put aside even for the sake of sleep * Morning Star *Her finest novel yet, emotionally unsparing, powerful, humane and moving . . . This is a timely, brave and brilliant book * Crime Review on The Girl in the Green Dress *

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Book SynopsisStolen. Missing. Dead...Forensic psychologist Paul Maguire is up against the clock to stop a merciless killer in THE DEAD GROUND, the second novel in the highly acclaimed Paula Maguire series and the gripping follow up to The Lost. Claire McGowan''s thrillers are sure to enthral readers of Michael Connelly and Karin Slaughter ''Fresh and accessible without ever compromising on grit or suspense'' - Erin KellyForensic psychologist Paula Maguire, already wrestling with the hardest decision of her life, is forced to put her own problems on hold when she''s asked to help find a baby taken from a local hospital.Then the brutal, ritualistic murder of a woman found lying on a remote stone circle indicates a connection to the kidnapping and Paula knows that they will have to move fast if they are to find the person responsible.When another child is taken and a pregnant woman goes missing, Paula finds herself caught up inTrade ReviewFast paced and engaging * Evening Echo *Enthralling . . . evoked wonderfully * Sunday Mirror *It's a gripping and gory read and shows McGowan to be a thriller writer of exceptional talent * Irish Independent *McGowan's book is bloody and brilliant -- Angela ClarkeA knockout new talent -- Lee ChildIreland's answer to Ruth Rendell -- Ken BruenAstonishing, powerful and immensely satisfying -- Peter JamesA compelling and flawless thriller -- SJ BoltonPage-turning * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisNanny Wanted is a gripping thriller, as one woman faces ghosts from the past - and a deadly threat to her future. From the bestselling author of Out of Her Depth, Lizzy Barber.'Nanny Wanted is the perfect gothic suspense novel, with complex characters and a creeping sense of dread that will have you turning the pages long after you need to sleep.' - Clare Mackintosh, author of The Last PartyA remote Cornish mansion. The perfect couple. And the deadly secrets that bind them.When Lily finally leaves her toxic relationship, a job as a nanny at Kewney Manor seems like the perfect solution. There, she can cut herself off from her old life, and never have to see him again.The Rowes seem like a model family, and Lily falls instantly in love with her new home. But she can’t help feeling that something isn’t quite right. Why will nobody tell her about the nanny who came before her? Where does Laurie go at night? And what does Charles really want?As Lily becomes increasingly entangled in the Rowes’s lives, she realizes that the perfect family may not be all that they seem. And as much as she fears the past she is running from, perhaps the present is where the real danger lies . . .'A masterful read-in-one-sitting thriller' - B P Walter, author of The Dinner Guest‘Creepily atmospheric’ - Crime Monthly‘A hair raising read’ - Woman’s Own'Reminiscent of a modern Daphne du Maurier novel . . . an unsettling and gripping read.' - The People's Friend Magazine'A tense, slow-burn du Maurier style domestic noir. Loved it.' - Catherine Cooper, author of The Chalet and The Cruise'A gorgeous setting that hides a multitude of dark secrets, I devoured this book in less than twenty-four hours.' - Nikki Smith, author of Look What You Made Me DoTrade ReviewNanny Wanted is the perfect gothic suspense novel, with complex characters and a creeping sense of dread that will have you turning the pages long after you need to sleep. -- Clare Mackintosh, author of The Last PartyA masterful read-in-one-sitting thriller -- B P Walter bestselling author of The Dinner GuestA hair raising read * Woman’s Own *Creepily atmospheric * Crime Monthly *Reminiscent of a modern Daphne du Maurier novel, Lizzy Barber's Nanny Wanted is an unsettling and gripping read. * The People's Friend *A tense, slow-burn du Maurier style domestic noir. Loved it. -- Catherine Cooper, bestselling author of The Chalet and The CruiseWritten by and about an admirer of Daphne du Maurier’s novels, this mixture of Gothic romance and crime would make good holiday reading. * Literary Review *A gorgeous setting that hides a multitude of dark secrets, I devoured this book in less than twenty-four hours. Charles and Laurie are so deeply flawed, it was a case of not being able to tear myself away as I watched their family implode following Lily’s arrival. -- Nikki Smith, bestselling author of Look What You Made Me DoI absolutely raced through this. A tense, beautifully written and twisty read, full of atmosphere that had me second-guessing every character. I loved it and can't wait to read Lizzy's next book. -- Charlotte Duckworth, author of The Wrong MotherI read this entire book with my heart in my mouth. Nothing is what it seems in this tense and twisty thriller. Deliciously atmospheric and with a deeply satisfying ending, Nanny Wanted is a masterclass in the sinister slow burn. Lizzy Barber is one hell of a writer. -- Amanda Cassidy, author of Breaking and The ReturnedA dark Cornish gothic, with an unsettling feeling at its core that will keep you reading. Loved it.Laure Van Rensburg, author of Nobody But Us -- Laure Van Rensburg, author of Nobody But UsIn Nanny Wanted, Lizzy Barber has written an Intricately layered and beautifully deceptive novel which holds its readers perfectly on the edge of suspense - what can you trust when the stories don’t match up? -- L.V. Matthews, author of The TwinsA deliciously suspenseful and dark domestic noir that had me riveted from the first page -- Victoria Selman, Sunday Times Best Selling author of Truly, Darkly, DeeplyExploring grief and guilt, this thriller is an easy page turner. Heartfelt but with a dark streak. -- Emily Freud, author of What She Left BehindCancel your plans: once you start reading this book you won't be able to stop. Nanny Wanted perfectly blends Du Maurier-esque gothic suspense with dark, complex characters that you'll be thinking of long after reading. Not to be missed. -- Jack Jordan, author of Do No Harm

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"An absolutely prime slice of Scandicrime . . . the writer channels her professional expertise into a noteworthy domestic thriller" Barry Forshaw, FT"Having hit a bull's-eye with . . . The Therapist . . . Helene Flood repeats the trick with another twisty tale of domestic goings-on . . . teasing and pleasing the reader till the very last page" Sunday Times Crime Club"The Lover is taut, clever and irresistible" Anna Bailey"A wonderful storyteller" Chris WhitakerIs it worse to deceive to your husband or the police?Rikke is lying to them both.But how many lies can she get away with?When her upstairs neighbour Jørgen is found murdered, she's questioned alongside her husband. How can she admit that she and Jørgen were having an affair? Or explain to the police the complexity of her feelings? The hint of relief that he's dead. And what would they say if they knew she used a spare key to enter his apartment the morning after he was killed?Rikke knows she can't hide the evidence of the affair from the police. And if she's caught in her lie, suspicion will turn to her. With her perfect family life threatening to unravel, Rikke realises that finding the killer is the only way to put herself in the clear. So long as the killer doesn't get to her first.Praise for The Therapist"Creepy, compelling and very well written" Harriet Tyce"Wonderfully creepy, twisty and compelling" Karen Hamilton"Masterfully paced and hauntingly written" Anna Bailey"Gets under your skin" Jo Spain"I couldn't put it down" Sarah Ward"A marvellously assured debut thriller" Irish Times."A striking debut" SpectatorTranslated from the Norwegian by Alison McCullough

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Book Synopsis'Get ready for a roller-coaster ride with this tense and twisty story of two women with dark secrets' HEATOne mother on the run. A safe place to hide. But you can't escape the past forever . . .Faye is 39 and single. She's terrified she may never have the one thing she always wanted: a child of her own.Then she discovers a co-parenting app: Acorns. For men and women who want to have a baby, but don't want to do it alone. When she meets Louis through it, it feels as though the fates have aligned.But just one year later, Faye is on the run from Louis, with baby Jake in tow. In desperate need of a new place to live, she contacts Rachel, who's renting out a room in her remote Norfolk cottage. It's all Faye can afford - and surely she'll be safe from Louis there?But is Rachel the benevolent landlady she pretends to be? Or does she have a secret of her own?'Pulse-pounding' LOUISE MUMFORD'Had me hooked from beginning to end' 5* READER REVIEW'The perfect thriller' EMILY FREUD'Not to be missed' 5* READER REVIEW'Utterly addictive' WOMAN'S OWN'A thrilling page-turner' 5* READER REVIEW'Full of pace, suspense and intrigue' L V MATTHEWSTrade ReviewI read The Wrong Mother in two days - it's full of pace, intrigue, and suspense. It also has one of the best characters I've read in a thriller. Charlotte's writing just gets stronger and stronger. I absolutely adored it!! * L V Matthews *An absolutely terrific read. Pulled me in and kept me guessing. Great characters too! * Emma Curtis *Another pulse-pounding read from Charlotte Duckworth! The Wrong Mother is dark, deftly written and impossible not to binge-read in one sitting * Louise Mumford *When Misery met Magpie . . . this is the perfect thriller. Unsettling and sinister. I devoured it. Charlotte's best yet * Emily Freud *A masterfully executed corkscrew of a story and an absolute must-read for thriller fans, who will love it * J A Corrigan *Charlotte Duckworth is becoming a name domestic noir fans look out for. The Wrong Mother is her darkest and most chilling novel to date and will keep you reading until all the threads are untangled * Promoting Crime Fiction *Smart, compulsively readable and with an ending you will not see coming * Woman & Home *A real thrill ride * Heat *A writer at the top of her thriller game * Louise Mumford *A perfect domestic suspense, wonderfully sinister and compelling with a pounding sense of upcoming doom * Caroline Hulse *Modern, smart and fast-paced, this thriller had me hooked from the first page * Ruth Heald *Surprising and original * Lesley Kara *Get ready for a roller-coaster ride with this tense and twisty story of two women with dark secrets' * Heat *Twisty and tense! * Peterborough Telegraph *A brilliant thriller * Closer *Satisfyingly scary and twisty * Irish Independent *Fast-paced, twisty and utterly addictive * Women's Own *

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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