Psychological thriller

Book SynopsisCompelling, addictivebrilliant' B A ParisIt was just a party. But it turned into a nightmare.When Rachel wakes up in a strange room, the morning after a neighbour's party, she has no memory of what happened the night before. Why did her husband leave her alone at the party? Did they row? Why are Rachel's arms so bruised? And why are her neighbours and friends so vague about what really happened?Little by little, Rachel pieces together the devastating events that took place in a friend's house, at a party where she should have been safe. Everyone remembers what happened that night differently, and everyone has something to hide. But someone knows the truth about what happened to Rachel. And she's determined to find them.The Party is the gripping new novel from bestseller Lisa Hall.What readers are saying about The Party:Such a page turner, I enjoyed every minute of it. I would definitely recommend it.' Reader review ?????The author''s writing style is masterful. I realised there would bTrade Review Praise for The Party: ‘Compelling, addictive… brilliant!’ B A Paris ‘A dark, compelling read that demands to be read in one sitting.’ Sam Carrington ‘This is an unrelenting and scarily plausible story weaved expertly around some very real characters. Good luck putting it down…’ Isabelle Broom, Heat ‘An addictive read.’ Closer ‘This is a fast-paced book, and with twists up until the final page, you won’t regret investing in it.’ Woman Magazine Praise for Lisa Hall: ‘Chillingly believable and utterly compelling’ Lucy Foley ‘Breathlessly fast-paced and cleverly unsettling, this thriller about a couple trying to escape their past is the very definition of unputdownable.’ Heat ‘I loved it. All the way through I kept guessing and second guessing what might happen. And that ending!’ Darren O'Sullivan ‘The perfect summer read. A classy thriller. Stylish, twisty and full of suspense’ Sarah Pinborough ‘Razor-sharp’ The Sun

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Book SynopsisOne Last Secret would you kill to keep it?Absolutely gripping' Lisa JewellI'll drop anything for a new Adele Parks' Lucy FoleyWhip-smart protagonist, immensely satisfying' Karin SlaughterParks gets better and better' Gillian McAllisterOriginal and utterly compelling' Peter JamesOne last clientA week at a beautiful French chateau should be an easy final job for Dora. She's smart, stunning and discreet.She only needs to convince the other guests that she's Daniel's girlfriend.One last chanceOne final, luxurious week and she can leave the dangerous, difficult escort world, because Dora has fallen in love and is ready to embrace a better future.One last secretBut as the guests assemble, it becomes terrifyingly apparent that putting her past behind her is impossible. And one last secret could cost Dora everything, including her lifeFrom the Sunday Times Number One bestseller Adele Parks comes a blisteringly provocative novel about power, sex, money and revenge.Praise for One Last Secret:AbTrade Review Praise for One Last Secret: ‘Absolutely gripping… revenge lit at its best. Provocative and compelling. I was left breathless at the final twist’ Lisa Jewell, The Night She Disappeared ‘Perfection’ Daily Mail ‘I’ll drop anything for a new Adele Parks: she nails it every time’ Lucy Foley, The Paris Apartment ‘Perfect pacing… a clever plot with several jaw-dropping twists and a protagonist you’ll find yourself rooting for…’ My Weekly ‘Combining a whip-smart protagonist, immensely satisfying twists and turns and powerful emotional undercurrents, One Last Secret is a massively readable novel’ Karin Slaughter, Girl, Forgotten ‘A tense, twisted tale… will keep you gripped’ Best ‘An astonishing achievement, Parks gets better and better. The queen of the unpredictable thriller’ Gillian McAllister, Wrong Place Wrong Time ‘A high-octane read about power, sex, money and revenge that you won’t be able to put down’ Prima ‘Adele Parks is the queen of the domestic drama’ Sally Hepworth, The Younger Wife ‘A sassy voice and – in true Parks style – a serpentine twist that comes back to bite you’ Saga ‘Adele is on fire with One Last Secret. Deliciously deceptive and darkly satisfying. I loved it’ Jane Fallon, Just Got Real ‘A brilliant thriller’ Bella ‘As always with Adele Parks, One Last Secret is whip-smart, original and utterly compelling’ Peter James, Left You Dead ‘Serves up the perfect dose of escapism laced with tension and darkness’ Cosmopolitan ‘Adele Parks goes fearlessly into worlds which others might balk at. She pulls it off every time. One Last Secret opened my eyes’ Jane Corry, We All Have Our Secrets ‘5*… This dark, twisted tale gets better with every page’ The Sun

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Book Synopsis*A TIMES CRIME CLUB PICK OF THE WEEK*This book had a bit of everything! Suspense, intrigue, action, murder, mystery, a few crazy twistsa great whodunnit!' Reader review, ????Everyone in this town has a secret. But who holds the key to the loch?Twenty years ago, three young women disappeared, never to be found. The rumour to this day is that their bodies are still hidden deep within the murky Loch Aven.When Eleanor, Clio and Michaela find themselves rained out of a camping trip in the Scottish countryside, they have no option but to book the mysterious house nestled on the banks of the lake. But little do they know that history has a way of repeating itself.As secrets in the tightknit community begin to surface, and Michaela suddenly disappears, it becomes clear that something sinister is at play. And now it's a race against time to unravel the mystery before the dark waters claim their next victimA claustrophobic, eerie and atmospheric thriller perfect for fans of Lucy Foley and Sarah Trade Review Praise for Fran Dorricott: ‘A brilliant page-turner.’CLOSER ‘Charming, old-fashioned and eerily atmospheric.’ DAILY MAIL ‘A spooky rollercoaster of a book. A great set of interesting characters whose dark backstories reveal themselves as the story develops. Lots of twists and turns. I loved it. Highly recommended.’ SIMON McCLEAVE ‘Such a strong sense of place that you will be genuinely confused when you look up and realise you’re reading on a train and not on the bleak, isolated island that the author paints so vividly and beautifully.’ CAROLINE CORCORAN ‘Claustrophobic and eerie – it kept me guessing!’ NELL PATTISON ‘Creepy, tense and so, so atmospheric – The Lighthouse is a wonderfully satisfying story with layers and layers of suspicion and intrigue.’ ANDREA MARA ‘The Lighthouse has a claustrophobic atmosphere, mounting suspense and twists and turns that will keep you hooked. I couldn’t put it down.’ VICKI BRADLEY

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Book SynopsisThis is a cracking page turner with twists galore. When I wasn''t reading it I was thinking of this book trying to work out what was going on.' NetGalley Reviewer, ?????Fans of Vera, Val McDermid and Elly Griffiths will love Last Seen Alive!When Anna Matheson fails to collect her son from the babysitter after a works party, the police are swiftly called. Anna is a stickler for time and a good mother she would never abandon her baby. Her disappearance is totally out of character and DI Isabel Blood and her team soon suspect foul play.CCTV footage shows Anna was last seen at precisely 11.11pm, as she collected her coat to leave the party. But the cameras outside the venue have failed to pick up her exit from the car park how could she have vanished in plain sight?Rumour has it that Anna was set to make big changes in the workplace, and Isabel can't help but think someone wanted her out of the way.Everyone at the party is a suspect, and all the clues point to murderReaders LOVE Last See

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of The Patient comes another powerful novel about betrayal, family and the secrets of the past.Jane Shemilt is a mistress at skilfully weaving seemingly perfect family lives with deadly secrets from the past in stunning locations.' Jane CorryPAXOS, GREECEA young girl meets two boys on the beach one hot summer night. Her life will never be the same again.LONDON, ENGLANDJulia is the perfect spouse, mother, cook, cleaner and speech writer to her husband, James. But behind it all is a stifled woman trapped in a gilded cage. When she meets Laurel, a therapist who promises fulfilment, Julia opens herself up to the hope of a different future.BOUND BY THE PASTBut what happened in Greece all those years ago that binds these two women together? And will uncovering the truth destroy everything or set them free?THE QUEEN OF THE WHAT-IF NOVEL IS BACK WITH A TENSE, EMOTIONAL READ THAT WILL MAKE YOU QUESTION EVERYTHINGNetgalley readers LOVE All Her Secrets:Jane is one of mTrade Review Praise for Jane Shemilt: ‘Gave me goosebumps’ CLAIRE DOUGLAS ‘This elegant, multi-layered story has taken my breath away. Much more than a murder mystery . . . luring you to the edge of your seat’ JANICE HALLETT ‘A masterclass in upmarket thriller writing’ CHARLOTTE PHILBY ‘[A] gripping tale of desire, betrayal and murder’ T.M. LOGAN ‘Constantly surprising’ SUNDAY TIMES ‘Beautifully paced’ CARA HUNTER

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Book SynopsisTo save their life, you have to play.*The #1 audio bestseller*Subversive and gripping' S J WatsonDark, fiendish, riveting' Janice HallettExciting and original' Simon McCleaveThis year's must-read thriller' Adam Croft___Across the globe, five strangers receive a horrifying message from an unknown number.THE PERSON YOU LOVE MOST IS IN DANGER.To save them, each must play The Game a sinister unknown entity that has a single rule: there can only be one winner.IF YOU LOSE, YOUR LOVED ONE WILL DIE.But what is The Game and why have they been chosen?There's only one thing each of them knows for sure: they'll do anything to winWELCOME TO THE GAME. YOU'VE JUST STARTED PLAYING.___A breakneck thriller filled with non-stop suspense, perfect for fans of Harlan Coben, Mark Dawson and Terry Hayes' I Am Pilgrim.Readers love The Game:This was an absolute belter of a book!'Wow! Can absolutely see this book being made into a film. . . The whole book pulled me in straight away and I couldn''t put it down.Trade Review‘Packed with explosive twists, Scott Kershaw’s lightning-paced thriller demands to be devoured in one sitting.’ Woman’s Own ‘I was absolutely riveted to this gritty, uncompromising thriller. It will drag you into its dark and fiendish plot. Perfect for fans of Squid Game, Cluedo it ain’t.’ Janice Hallett ‘Tense, gripping and laced with twists, with one hell of an ending. A stunning debut and this year’s must-read thriller!’ Adam Croft 'An exciting rollercoaster of a book which kept me totally hooked. A fascinating and original concept with characters that really leapt off the page. I couldn't put it down.' Simon McCleave ‘A fabulously modern, twisty tale where the stakes are high and where only one winner can end The Game… You cannot afford to not play – if you want to live! A page turner!’ Liz Lawler ‘A chilling, twisted thriller packed with lies and intrigue that builds to brilliant, blood-soaked finale.’ Dan Malakin ‘A chilling, original, edge-of-your-seat thriller that had me tearing through the pages. With an explosive ending you’ll never see coming, The Game is a must-read for any thriller fan!’ Stephanie DeCarolis 'A cracking concept with a killer sting in the tale.' Lizzie Fry ‘Twisted and sinister… a gripping, stomach clenching read, with twists and chills all the way through.’ Rambling Mads ‘A thrilling ride which is reminiscent of Saw… a thrilling ride which is reminiscent of Saw… I really enjoyed this book, one of my favourites of the year and really hope it gets a sequel.’ Tiny Teri Reviews ‘The format of this book is so gripping. Cycling through the players in order makes it a truly compulsive read! Almost impossible to put down!’ Em and Her Books ‘Exciting, thrilling and very, very dark.’ The Story Collector Blog

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Book SynopsisA Hay Festival and The Poole VOTE 100 BOOKS for Women SelectionShortlisted for the 2003 Man Booker Prize, Zoë Heller''s Notes on a Scandal is a darkly compelling novel that explores the taboo subject of pupil/teacher relationships, obsession and betrayal. From the first day that the beguiling Sheba Hart joins the staff of St George''s history teacher Barbara Covett is convinced she has found a kindred spirit. Barbara''s loyalty to her new friend is passionate and unstinting and when Sheba is discovered having an illicit affair with one of her pupils, Barbara quickly elects herself as Sheba''s chief defender. But all is not as it first seems in this dark story and, as Sheba will soon discover, a friend can be just as treacherous as any lover.''Brilliant, nasty, gripping'' Zadie Smith''Compelling, dark, sexy'' Observer''Superbly gripping. One of the most compelling books I''ve read in ages'' Daily Telegraph<Trade ReviewFascinating, brilliant, horribly addictive * Guardian *Outstanding, brilliantly understated and blackly funny * Daily Telegraph *Brilliant, nasty, gripping -- Zadie Smith * Observer *Deliciously sinister * Daily Mail *Compelling, dark, sexy * Observer *Deliciously perverse, laugh-out-loud-funny * Vogue *

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Book Synopsis''A brilliant novel of deception, love and trust to join his supreme cannon'' Evening Standard''Vintage le Carré. Immensely clever, breathtaking. Really, not since The Spy Who Came in from the Cold has le Carré exercised his gift as a storyteller so powerfully and to such thrilling effect'' John Banville, GuardianPeter Guillam, staunch colleague and disciple of George Smiley of the British Secret Service, otherwise known as the Circus, has retired to his family farmstead on the south coast of Brittany when a letter from his old Service summons him to London. The reason? His Cold War past has come back to claim him. Intelligence operations that were once the toast of secret London are to be scrutinised by a generation with no memory of the Cold War. Somebody must be made to pay for innocent blood once spilt in the name of the greater good.Interweaving past with present so that each may tell its own story, John le Carré has given us a novel of superb and enduring quality.''Utterly engrossing and perfectly pitched. There is only one le Carré. Eloquent, subtle, sublimely paced'' Daily Mail''Splendid, fast-paced, riveting'' Andrew Marr, Sunday Times''Remarkable. Vintage John le Carré. It gives the reader, at long last, pieces of a jigsaw puzzle that have been missing for 54 years. Like wine, le Carré''s writing has got richer with age. Don''t wait for the paperback'' The Times''Perhaps the most significant novelist of the second half of the 20th century in Britain. He''s in the first rank'' Ian McEwan''The literary event of the Autumn'' Evening Standard''One of those writers who will be read a century from now'' Robert Harris

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Book SynopsisTHE HEART-STOPPING NOVEL OF A MISSING PERSON''S CASE WITH A TWIST FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR''A cleverly crafted, emotional and thought-provoking thriller with one of the best twists I've read. Superb'' CLAIRE DOUGLAS''Extraordinary...a plot that takes the breath away'' DAILY MAIL________OLIVIA.22 years old.Last seen on CCTV, entering a dead-end alley.And not coming back out again.Missing for one day and counting . . .Julia is the detective heading up the case. She knows what to expect. A desperate family, a ticking clock, and long hours away from her husband and daughter. But Julia has no idea how close to home it''s going to get.Because there''s a man out there. And his weapon isn''t a gun, or a knife: it''s a secret. Her worst one.He tells her that her family''s safety depends on one thing: Julia must NOT find out what happTrade ReviewI've been known to create a few plot twists in my time, but there was a point during JUST ANOTHER MISSING PERSON where I sat up and shouted in shock. Gillian McAllister stunned me . . . and she will stun you too. I dare you to not ingest this in one sitting -- JODI PICOULT, No 1 New York Times bestselling authorMcAllister piles twist on startling twist, but always in the service of carefully drawn characters with real human problems. A first class thriller * Mail on Sunday *A clever and ingeniously plotted thriller with a series of jaw-dropping twists that made this reader gasp out loud. Fresh from the success of last year's bestselling Wrong Place Wrong Time, McAllister has delivered another stunning novel certain to delight * Daily Express *Amazingly good -- MARIAN KEYESGillian McAllister is a writer at the top of her game and Just Another Missing Person is another cleverly crafted, emotional and thought provoking thriller with one of the best twists I’ve read. Superb -- CLAIRE DOUGLASExtraordinary...a plot that takes the breath away * Daily Mail *Another sure fire hit, we expect excellence from McAllister and she delivers -- ADELE PARKSA gasp-inducing twist we wager you won't see coming, a whip-smart, fast-paced plot, this crime thriller will leave you breathless * Sunday Post *Another masterpiece from the queen of the emotional thriller. This book has one of the best twists I've ever come across. It's a super-smart detective story, a gripping missing-person thriller and a powerful mother-daughter drama, all rolled into one beautiful novel -- Beth O'LearyA deftly plotted police procedural with a shocking twist * Red *An impossible dilemma . . . will keep you gripped * Best *Another fantastic, gripping McAllister read, ideal for the summer weeks ahead. * Glamour *An involving, cracking story, filled with tension * Literary Review *The new queen of the what-would-you-do crime thriller is back with a tightly-plotted and twist-packed tale which will send your head spinning and have you asking how far you would go to protect your child. Be prepared to read it twice and kick yourself [for] the clever clues you missed the first time round! -- Ellery Lloyd, bestselling author of The Club[An] intricately plotted, unexpected thriller * Good Housekeeping *A chilling mystery * i paper *Jaw-droppingly good * Sun on Sunday *That. Twist. You will gasp out loud and question everything you've read so far... with Just Another Missing Person, Gillian McAllister has secured her crown as the queen of the mind-bending plot twist. -- HOLLY SEDDONIngenuously plotted * Guardian *Praise for Wrong Place, Wrong Time * - *It's perfection, every word, every moment. A masterpiece . . . I had my mind blown apart. After I finished it I sat with my mouth hanging open in awe. One of the best books I've ever read * Lisa Jewell *A spellbinding 'whydunnit'. A novel with a difference. Richly layered * Sunday Times *It's absolutely AMAZING. The plot is astonishing - original and ingenious * Marian Keyes *Extraordinary and Sinister. The mystery overlaps with blackmail and revenge in a dark and convoluted plot that takes the breath away. * Daily Mail *A stunning, clever and ingeniously plotted thriller with jaw-dropping gasp out loud twists * The Sunday Express *

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Book SynopsisSave your son . . .or save yourself?----------''Everything I love in a book'' Lisa Jewell ''Leaves you asking - what would I do? Jane Corry''s best yet'' BA Paris Sarah always thought of herself and her husband, Tom, as good people. But that was before their son Freddy came home saying he''d done something terrible. Begging them not to tell the police. Soon Sarah and Tom must find out just how far they are willing to push themselves, and their marriage, to protect their only child . . . As the lies build up and Sarah is presented with the perfect opportunity to get Freddy off the hook, she is faced with a terrifying decision . . .From the Sunday Times bestselling author of My Husband''s Wife, comes a beautifully written page-turner for fans of Lisa Jewell and Clare Mackintosh. ----------PRAISE FOR JANE CORRY''Compulsive, edgy and with some fabulous twists that I didn''t see coming!'' B A Paris, The Therapist ''Beautifully written'' Peter James, Left You Dead ''A ''keep you up all night'' thriller with a very big heart. I loved it'' Kate Hamer, Crushed ''I raced through this - staying up FAR too late to finish'' Teresa Driscoll, Her Perfect FamilyTrade ReviewBeautifully written ... totally hooked me -- Peter JamesA fearsomely good thriller -- Nicci FrenchFew writers can match Jane Corry in her compelling portrayals of damaged women and their dangerous liaisons -- Cara Hunter

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewA clever, twisty plot that takes psychological mind games to a new level. Nuala Ellwood has done it again! -- Jane Corry, on 'The Day of the Accident'Brilliantly compulsive and with one hell of a twist! I was consumed until the final heartbreaking page -- Claire Douglas, on 'The Day of the Accident'A stunning book. Compelling, unsettling and powerful this is a book that will stay with me for a long time -- C. L. Taylor, on 'The Day of the Accident'With a twist that'll make you want to read the entire book in one afternoon, we don't blame you if you struggle to put this one down! * Crafts Beautiful Magazine *

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE eDUNNIT AWARD FOR BEST CRIME NOVELNOMINATED FOR THE CWA GOLD DAGGER''Dark, gleaming. Read it.'' GILLIAN FYNN''Note perfect . . . Not to be missed.'' MEGAN ABBOTTOver the course of a punishing summer, Polly and Adam abandon themselves to a steamy, inexorable affair. Still, each holds something back from the other - dangerous, even lethal secrets. Then someone dies. Was it an accident or part of a plan? By now Adam and Polly are so ensnared in each other''s lives and lies that neither one knows how to get away - or even if they want to. Is their love strong enough to withstand the truth, or will it ultimately destroy them? Something - or someone - has to give. A superb novel of psychological suspense about a pair of lovers with the best intentions and the worst luck. Instead of rules, this game has dark secrets, forbidden desires, inevitable betrayals - and cold-blooded murder.What

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Book SynopsisBeautifully written, intense.'' LISA BALLANTYNE''A thrilling, emotive and heartfelt mystery.'' CHRIS WHITAKERFROM THE AUTHOR OF BESTSELLING DEBUT THE GIRL IN THE RED COATLost, she narrowly escaped disaster.Beth is desperate to return to normality. After a years-long ordeal, her daughter is finally home and safe. But Carmel has questions she can't ignore about the cult that kidnapped her, and about the preacher who gave her another girl's name.Found, she must survive a miracle.Digging into her past, Carmel uncovers secrets which suggest that she wasn't the only lost girl and which puts her in danger all over again. While her mother struggles to salvage the safety they've only just found, Carmel tries to come to terms with who she has become. One question, a mystery at the heart of her disappearance as a child, haunts her:What happened to the other lost girls?''As affirming as it

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Book SynopsisCharlie is a Husker on the prowl in the New Hampshire wilderness when he falls in love with one of them: a girl named Jill. Loving Jill means leaving the Husk clan, with its gruesome cannibalistic rituals, and that will be far more difficult - and dangerous - than Charlie could have foreseen.It''s only in New York City that the secret to ending his terrible cravings may reveal itself - if it doesn''t kill him and everything he has grown to love first. A darkly imagined tale, all the more frightening for its apparent ordinariness and plausibility, Husk is guaranteed to leave readers shaken, stirred - and chilled to the bone.

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Book SynopsisHarlan Coben meets Broadchurch in this dazzling first novel in a page-rippingly suspenseful new series Trade ReviewFast-paced and brimming with superb characters. I couldn't put it down for a single second. Twelve stars! -- LISA JEWELLTwelve Secrets is a smart, satisfying, one-of-a-kind thriller that entertained me from start to finish. It examines the confluence of family loyalties and dark secrets while keeping the plot boiling. -- JAMES PATTERSONUtterly absorbing -- SHARI LAPENAOminous at the beginning, breathless by the end ... this is excellent hardcore suspense -- LEE CHILDA pacey thriller full of twists and turns. You won't be able to put TWELVE SECRETS down until the very end. -- KARIN SLAUGHTERA fine debut * The Sunday Times (Books of the Year) *Twelve Secrets is rather special. So clever, so engrossing, a genuine 'just one more page' kind of book -- M. W. CRAVENWhat a tangled web! Brilliantly weaved and then carefully unravelled for the big revelations at the end. A totally gripping read. -- SUSAN LEWISAbsolutely addictive. An unforgettable and nuanced cast of characters, a claustrophobic setting, and a suspenseful and chilling examination of the dark and destructive power of secrets. You will sleep with your eyes open after reading this one. -- GILLY MACMILLANA tightly-woven thriller that races to a conclusion I didn't see coming -- NELL PATTISONOriginal, unputdownable and a really great read -- KATIE FFORDEI adored TWELVE SECRETS - It was so much twisty-turny fun and I loved the characters and how their secrets unravelled. It's a fast-paced, utterly gripping thriller - a definite twelve out of ten! -- VANESSA SAVAGEA fantastic, plot-twisting debut. Original and addictive. -- CAMERON WARDTwelve Secrets contains cliff-hangers and revelations galore. [It] is all plot, plot, plot - and, boy, what a lot it's got. * THE TIMES *Fast-paced and shocking. * Woman's Weekly *A page-turner with a final revelation that satisfies by being unguessable but retrospectively inevitable * Morning Star *Satisfyingly twisty, straight from Harlan Coben territory and surely Netflix bound * IRISH INDEPENDENT *One very twisty tale * HEAT *

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Book SynopsisSILENT PARTNER is a sophisticated, multi-layered and absorbing thriller from international bestseller Jonathan Kellerman, author of KILLER and BREAKDOWN, perfect for fans of Harlan Coben and James Patterson. ''A complex and haunting story of tangled personalities, deeply buried family secrets, and of violence lying thinly under the surface . . . hits the reader right between the eyes'' (Los Angeles Times Book Review)Dr Sharon Ransom is the most beautiful woman in the room; she''s also the most troubled. So when former lover, psychologist Alex Delaware, bumps into her at a lavish LA cocktail party, though still attracted to her, fear of reviving unhappy memories prevents him from offering the help she seems so desperate for. Hours later, Sharon''s body is discovered with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Tortured by guilt, Alex wants answers. As his investigation begins, dark memories of his past with Sharon emerge, and a present full of madness, muTrade Review'Sophisticated, cleverly plotted and satisfying' * Sunday Telegraph *'High-octane entertainment' * The Times *'Exceptionally exciting' * New York Times *'Ingenious and horrifying' * The Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisComplex and compelling, PRIVATE EYES is a formidable thriller from the internationally bestselling Jonathan Kellerman, author of KILLER and BREAKDOWN, and perfect for fans of Harland Coben and Patricia Cornwell. ''A thriller which gives your wits a work-out. Endlessly intriguing; as good as they come'' (Literary Review)Psychologist Alex Delaware regards Melissa Dickinson as one of his greatest achievements. A tormented seven year old when she first appeared in his LA surgery, two years on she was fully recovered. Years later, Melissa contacts Alex, desperate for him to help her mother, Gina. Gina was a budding Hollywood starlet until a vicious acid attack left her disfigured. Crippled with fear, Gina has hidden from the world for two decades. But before Alex can help, she disappears. Now Alex is locked in a search leading him into a grotesque labyrinth of hidden histories and desires . . .Trade Review'Sophisticated, cleverly plotted and satisfying' * Sunday Telegraph *'High-octane entertainment' * The Times *'Exceptionally exciting' * New York Times *'Ingenious and horrifying' * The Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisTHE GRIPPING NEW THRILLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF DON''T LET HIM INYou will inherit everything. The house. The money.There''s just one condition.You have to catch a killer first . . ._________When Sarah''s Aunt Evelyn passes away, she discovers a hidden fortune has been left to her, including a foreboding mansion in a small Northumberland town.But it comes with one condition.For most of her life, Evelyn had been haunted by the loss of a friend who went missing in Cragsmoor - the very house Evelyn has left to Sarah.Now, Evelyn''s final wish is for Sarah to return to Cragsmoor and uncover the truth.If she does, she will inherit everything.But someone wishes for the secrets of Cragsmoor to remain hidden.Someone who may have killed once before . . ._________PRAISE FOR HOWARD LINSKEY:''Dark, creeping and compelling, witTrade ReviewAtmospheric and ultra-creepy. An old dark house mystery with a distinctive modern twist. -- Paul FinchAn enthralling read from beginning to end. This had such a riveting setup, and it really delivered. Dark family secrets, priest holes, a missing girl and a race against time to solve an ancient mystery made this an absolute belter of a book. Bravo! -- Gytha LodgePraise for Howard Linskey -- :Dark, creepy and compelling, with the claustrophobic sense of a killer waiting around the corner -- T.M. LoganAn absolute belter of a thriller. Dark, sinister, clever and creepy. Keeps you guessing right to the very end -- Neil LancasterFrom the brilliant first chapter to the heart-in-mouth ending, Howard Linskey has created a dark, clever and engrossing tale that will grip crime readers the world over -- C.L. TaylorPraise for Howard Linskey -- :

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Book Synopsis''Thrilling, chilling, heart-stopping . . . impossible to put down'' CHRIS WHITAKER''Terrifying, dark and original with a brilliantly shocking ending - loved this book'' CATHERINE COOPER ''Non-stop thrills. Perhaps the best psychological thriller I''ve read'' 5* READER REVIEW ''A full-tilt thriller . . . original, timely and very clever. Lia''s best yet!'' EMILY FREUD ''Bristles with dread and threat it is not for a dark autumn night'' DAILY MAIL''Fast-paced and topical . . . a total page-turner'' ALLIE REYNOLDS WELCOME TO THE CONFESSION ROOM.An online forum for admitting your sins.Some people confess to affairs, others to stealing. Some admit deep, dark wishes. And former police officer Emilia Haines, reading strangers'' secrets is the perfect distraction from the past.But one day, Emilia stumbles on the darkest confession yet:MURDER.Trade ReviewA thrilling, chilling, heart-stopping read. With a killer premise and twists that leave you shaken, The Confession Room is impossible to put down -- Chris Whitaker, author of We Begin at the EndBristles with dread and threat – it is not for a dark autumn night * Daily Mail *Gripping * Heat *Terrifying, dark and original with a brilliantly shocking ending - loved this book -- Catherine Cooper, bestselling author of The CruiseLia Middleton's latest crime thriller gives us a glimpse of the dark side of the web - and it's terrifying! Fast-paced and topical, The Confession Room is a total page-turner! -- Allie Reynolds, author of ShiverA full-tilt thriller which is truly unforgettable. The chilling premise is original, timely and very clever. After reading this book, you'll think twice before sharing your secrets online. Lia's best yet! -- Emily Freud, author of What She Left BehindLia Middleton has crafted the most unsettling and unique of premises, utilising the anonymity of the Internet to build tension. Mixing serial killer crime and edge-of-your-seat mystery, it's a book that's absorbing and chilling in equal measure * Culturefly *Praise for Lia Middleton * : *Tense, jaw-dropping, clever -- Claire DouglasKeeps you guessing from start to finish -- Jane FallonI loved it. Huge twists -- Gillian McAllisterBrilliantly written . . . I'll be recommending it to everyone I know -- Sarah PearseA stand-out psychological thriller -- Ashley AudrainSuperb. Assured, elegant and utterly gripping -- Will DeanCouldn't put it down -- Catherine CooperAbsorbing and chilling. Middleton has crafted the most unsettling and unique of premises, mixing serial killer crime and edge-of-your-seat mystery * Culturefly *

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Book Synopsis''Stunning . . . a true page-turning mystery. I adored it'' CHRIS WHITAKER, author of We Begin at the End''An irresistible mystery, superbly crafted'' ANNA BAILEY, author of Tall Bones''Compelling . . . I read it in a single sitting'' HAYLEY SCRIVENOR, author of Dirt Town''Gripping . . . an ending I never saw coming''ANA REYES, author of The House in the PinesA dark, compelling thriller about a small town simmering with secrets, perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn, Lisa Jewell and Shari Lapena.________EVERYONE IN THIS TOWN HAS SOMETHING TO HIDE.On a hot August day, Lauren Ballard mysteriously vanished from her home, leaving signs of a violent struggle.Sixteen years on, still haunted by her friend''s disappearance, Nicola Bennett returns to her hometown. For Nicola, Tyndall County has remained frozen in time. ETrade ReviewBold, beautiful, savage and stunning. The Good Ones is a taut thriller, an elegant exploration of loss and the haunt of past mistakes, and a true page-turning mystery. I adored it. -- Chris Whitaker, bestselling author of WE BEGIN AT THE ENDAn irresistible mystery, superbly crafted with all the stealth and intrigue of the best Southern Gothics -- Anna Bailey, author of Sunday Times bestseller TALL BONESPolly Stewart's haunting and menacing novel is an event of voice, and a compelling mystery that probes the dark places our minds go when a woman or girl is missing. The Good Ones pokes an exploring finger into old bruises, showing how the small decisions we make can change everything. I read it in a single sitting. -- Hayley Scrivenor, author of DIRT TOWNA fantastic achievement. A classic Southern Gothic tale told through the prism of modern-day sensibilities. Not to be missed -- S. A. Cosby, author of RAZORBLADE TEARSThe friendship at the heart of this gripping mystery is among the darkest and most complicated relationships I've read. The Good Ones had me suspecting everyone in Tyndall County, only to be proven wrong by an ending I never saw coming. Polly Stewart is an author to watch. -- Ana Reyes, author of Reese's Book Club pick THE HOUSE IN THE PINESA haunting, gorgeously rendered portrayal . . . A riveting, unflinching exploration of adolescent female friendships, small-town pressures to conform, and the true crime lover's tendency to conflate empathy and voyeurism, The Good Ones drew me in from the first lines and still hasn't released me, days after finishing. I envy readers opening Polly Stewart's beautiful, assured novel for the first time -- Katie Gutierrez, author of Radio 2 Book Club pick MORE THAN YOU'LL EVER KNOWSmartly suspenseful and knife-sharp . . . In these pages, those who stay behind have as many secrets as those who go missing, and I couldn't stop reading until I'd untangled every mystery -- Sara Flannery Murphy, author of GIRL ONEA stunning achievement. With gorgeous writing, a compelling, flawed protagonist whose journey is so authentic, and an intricate mystery in which everyone is a suspect, this debut is captivating. The twists and turns are seamless and subtle . . . a mind-blowing ending -- Samantha M. Bailey, author of WOMAN ON THE EDGEReminiscent of Gone Girl with elements of Yellowjackets thrown in -- Eli Cranor, author of DON'T KNOW TOUGHStylish and totally compelling . . . as concerned with finding a missing woman as it is with challenging our assumptions about motherhood. I loved it! -- Darcey Bell, author of A SIMPLE FAVORSharp, smart and often sexy, The Good Ones is a knockout . . . the many raw secrets of Tyndall County that make this novel unique, clever, and compelling -- Ace Atkins, New York Times bestselling author of THE HEATHENSDark, suspenseful and thought-provoking . . . kept me turning pages late into the night -- Alison Buccola, author of CATCH HER WHEN SHE FALLSA riveting debut crime novel that's loaded with elements that readers will love - powerful characters, a fraught homecoming, and twists galore. I really enjoyed reading this - and I'm certain I won't be alone in that. -- Alex Segura, author of SECRET IDENTITY

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Book SynopsisThe Snow Rose is the gripping story of a woman on the run from her past by Lulu Taylor, author of The Winter Folly.'This is a fantastic, all-consuming read.' - HeatI know they think I shouldn't keep her . . . That's why I've escaped them while I can, while I still have the opportunity . . .Kate is on the run with her daughter Heather, her identity hidden and their destination unknown to the family they've left behind. She's found a place where they can live in solitude, a grand old house full of empty rooms and dark secrets. But they're not alone: in the cottage next door live two strange older ladies, sisters Matty and Sissy. They know what happened here long ago, and are curious about Kate. How long can she hide Heather's presence from them?When an eccentric band of newcomers arrive, led by the charismatic Archer, Kate realizes that the past she's so desperate to escape is abTrade ReviewIt's psychologically intense, brilliantly written and perfect escapism * Daily Mail *This is a fantastic, all-consuming read * Heat *[A] gripping story * Hello! *Slipping between the present day and the house's past as the centre of Victoria cult led by a fantastically creepy religious leader, this brooding psychological thriller makes a rather unlikely scenario wonderfully convincing * Sunday Mirror *Lulu's suspenseful story keeps you guessing throughout * People's Friend *

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Book SynopsisA Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick and an instant New York Times bestseller'One of the most riveting books I've read in a long time' - Louise Candlish, author of Our House'Marple meets Succession' – Sunday Times StyleFor 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 limit.There’s no place like Home . . .The Home Group is a collection of ultra-exclusive private members' clubs and a global phenomenon. So 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. 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 them.If your name's on the list, you're not getting out . . .'Smart, topical and immensely entertaining' - T.M. Logan, author of The Holiday'Glitzy and twisty and tons of fun' – ObserverTrade ReviewSuper-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 HouseMarple meets Succession -- Sunday Times StyleSmart, topical and immensely entertaining – this members-only club is going to be VERY popular in 2022 -- T.M. Logan, author of The HolidayThe Club is something very different: a super glamorous locked-room (locked island, really) murder mystery . . . Glitzy and twisty, it’s tons of fun * Observer *Loved it. A razor sharp satire on the uber-elite that ramps up the revelations to a deeply satisfying reckoning -- Harriet Tyce, author of Blood OrangeYou're in for a treat . . . A smart take on celeb culture, this twisty murder mystery ticks all the right boxes * Heat *A shamelessly juicy read about murder and the dirty secrets of the rich, beautiful and famous * Daily Mail *A smart and savage thriller that goes straight for the jugular. Think Agatha Christie with a Soho House Membership card * Cosmopolitan *Another corker from Ellery Lloyd – great fun, keeps you guessing, fantastic insight into private members’ clubs. Loved it -- Jane Fallon, author of Worst Idea EverA smart murder mystery -- ElleA fun, fast-paced thriller * Fabulous Magazine (The Sun) *Readers will gobble up the scuttlebutt and scandalous behaviour with glee * Sunday Times *Gripped from the first page, this is a book to cancel plans for * Closer *Dark, clever, addictive and outrageously entertaining -- Charlotte Philby, author of The Second WomanA deliciously dark murder mystery and glimpse of the A-list life -- C.D. Major, author of The Thin PlaceA 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 & The KillThis year’s must-read thriller . . . Shut yourself in, mute your phone and devour this whole -- Celia Walden, author of PaydayYou’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 WomanA twisty, fresh take on the suspenseful thriller * Woman's Weekly *Every 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 OneIf you like your books full of ambition, greed, revenge, and playing the long game, this is one for you * Belfast Telegraph *This summer’s must-read thriller . . . Guaranteed to keep you gripped from start to finish * Eastlife *A tantalising psychological portrait of what makes celebs tick * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of The Favour, The New Mother is an addictive, bone-chilling twist on motherhood and murder in suburbia.It's hard being a new mother. Sometimes it's murder . . .Natalie Fanning already loves her newborn son, Oliver, with everything she has. From the moment he was born she knew that she was meant to be his mother, even though she didn’t want that to be all she was.When Oliver refuses to sleep, and her husband Tyler returns to work, Nat is left mostly alone in a new house, in a new neighbourhood, the task of keeping her small son healthy and happy on her shoulders alone. No one else can breastfeed Oliver; no one else will protect him like she can; no one can help her.No one, that is, except her neighbour Paul.Paul is everything Tyler isn’t, and provides the lifeline she needs in what feels like the most desperate of times. When Paul is helping with Oliver, calmed by his reassuring, steady presence, Nat feels like she can finally rest.But Paul wants something in return. It’s no coincidence that he's befriended Nat – she is the perfect pawn for his own plan . . .* * *Praise for Nora Murphy:'I couldn't put it down' – Shari Lapena'Taut, compelling and deliciously dark' – B. A. Paris'Brilliant, gripping, dark and superbly written' – Gilly MacmillanTrade ReviewTaut, compelling and deliciously dark -- B. A. Paris, Sunday Times bestselling author on The FavourDark, unsettling, brave and compassionate -- Victoria Selman, author of Truly, Darkly, Deeply on The FavourA beautifully written yet chilling glimpse behind the curtain of relationships gone badly wrong, and the terrifying consequences of what happens when wronged women fight back. Absolutely brilliant -- Fiona Cummins, bestselling author of When I Was Ten on The FavourI couldn’t put it down -- Shari Lapena, author of multimillion-copy international bestseller The Couple Next Door on The FavourBrilliant, gripping, dark and superbly written . . . Nora Murphy is one to watch -- Gilly Macmillan, internationally bestselling author of What She Knew on The Favour

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Book Synopsis'Suspenseful and clever - nobody is who they seem to be in this shocking and fast-paced mystery.' KARIN SLAUGHTERThe nail-biting new thriller from Sunday Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen. Have you met Rizzoli & Isles yet?Detective Jane Rizzoli and Forensic Pathologist Maura Isles are investigating a gruesome and seemingly senseless murder. The victim was a respected, much loved nurse. But she was guarding a dangerous secret - a secret that may have lead the killer straight to her door.Meanwhile, Jane's watchful mother Angela Rizzoli is convinced there's something strange, perhaps even dangerous, about her new neighbours across the street. The problem is, no one is listening to her. Not even her own daughter.Ignored and frustrated, and with danger mounting in her neighbourhood, Angela may be forced to take action on her own . . .'Outstanding - inventive, scary, and funny. Listen to Me is Gerritsen at her best!' KATHY REICHS'Gerritsen walks that high wire between humour and suspense without ever falling off as she plays a great game of bait and switch with her readers.' LINWOOD BARCLAY___Readers are raving about Listen to Me!'Tightly woven plot, sharp characters and some laugh out loud scenes. LOVED IT' *****'Twisting and turning with an intriguing plotline and maintaining a dark undercurrent throughout' *****'This may have been my first Gerritsen book but it won't be the last!' *****__Praise for Tess Gerritsen:'Tess Gerritsen's clever plotting and medical knowledge give her thrillers that extra edge. Expect a white-knuckle ride to very dark places.'PAULA HAWKINS'Suspense doesn't get smarter than this.'LEE CHILD'Crime-writing at its nerve-tingling best.'HARLAN COBEN'Baby, you are going to be up all night.'STEPHEN KING'Gruesome, seductive and creepily credible.'THE TIMES'Hair-raising, nail-biting stuff.'GUARDIANTrade ReviewSuspenseful and clever - nobody is who they seem to be in this shocking and fast-paced mystery. Come for Rizzoli & Isles. Stay for an unbeatable read. * Karin Slaughter *Outstanding - inventive, scary, and funny. Listen to Me is Gerritsen at her best! * Kathy Reichs *Absolutely first rate - readers will be thrilled and delighted by this new Rizzoli and Isles outing! * Shari Lapena *Gerritsen walks that high wire between humour and suspense without ever falling off as she plays a great game of bait and switch with her readers. * Linwood Barclay *I loved Listen To Me. Only the supertalented Tess Gerritsen can meld multiple storylines so successfully while she keeps the twists coming, the pages turning, and the blood spray arterial. This is her best novel yet. If you haven't read Rizzoli & Isles, this is the one to get! * Lisa Scottoline *You need to #ListentoMe and read Tess Gerritsen's new thriller. It's fiendishly well-plotted. You won't work it out until the very end - guaranteed. I enjoyed every single line! * Lesley Kara *The Rizzoli and Isles books are loved by many, including me; the women's warm, complicated friendship and superior investigative acumen remain, in their 13th outing, an utter pleasure to keep readerly company with * New York Times *Explosive twists and pulse-pounding tension * Woman's Own *

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Book Synopsis*DON'T MISS RACHELLE ATALLA'S NEW THRILLING BOOK THIRSTY ANIMALS - OUT NOW****SHORTLISTED FOR THE SCOTTISH FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR***'Rachelle Atalla nails the claustrophobic atmosphere and brings this world to life convincingly in her impressive debut' THE SUNDAY TIMES, PAPERBACK OF THE WEEK'This horrendously claustrophobic, utterly absorbing debut. The fiercely controlled narrative beautifully translates the horrendous grip of dismal routines and tiny, stolen pleasures' DAILY MAIL'There are shades of George Orwell in this stunning writing debut, but Rachelle Atalla's voice is highly original. And wholly her own' THE HERALD'A compulsive, claustrophobic but wonderfully compassionate read, beautifully written and set within a brilliantly realised world. Rachelle Atalla is a major talent and I can't wait to see where her mind goes next' KIRSTIN INNES, AUTHOR OF SCABBY QUEEN'Atalla's speculative literary thriller debut draws you in with its mounting sense of tension, disquiet and desperation' CULTUREFLYTHE BUNKER IS DESIGNED TO KEEP THEM ALL SAFE.In the end, very few people made it to the bunker. Now they wait there for the outside world to heal. Wolfe is one of the lucky ones. She's safe and employed as the bunker's pharmacist, doling out medicine under the watchful eye of their increasingly erratic and paranoid leader.BUT IS IT THE PLACE OF GREATEST DANGER?But when the leader starts to ask things of Wolfe, favours she can hardly say no to, it seems her luck is running out. Forming an unlikely alliance with the young Doctor Stirling, her troubled assistant Levitt, and Canavan - a tattooed giant of a man who's purpose in the bunker is a mystery - Wolfe must navigate the powder keg of life underground where one misstep will light the fuse. The walls that keep her safe also have her trapped.How much more is Wolfe willing to give to stay alive?Beautifully written and utterly gripping, The Pharmacist will be a guaranteed conversation starter when it is published.'An unflinching portrayal of what we might all be capable of, Atalla's stunning debut is essential reading for our times' HELEN SEDGWICK'Though set in a speculative future, The Pharmacist is very much a book for our own broken times. Its story grips and never lets go, unflinching in its portrayal of abused power, moral confusion and betrayal, but also fully alive to the redemptive possibilities of compassion, resistance and love. This is a powerful and memorable debut from an exciting new voice' WAYNE PRICE'A triumph of a book. Character-led but taut and purposeful with action' LIAM MURRAY BELLTrade ReviewA compulsive, claustrophobic but wonderfully compassionate read, beautifully written and set within a brilliantly realised world. Rachelle Atalla is a major talent and I can't wait to see where her mind goes next * Kirstin Innes, author of Scabby Queen *An unflinching portrayal of what we might all be capable of, Atalla's stunning debut is essential reading for our times * Helen Sedgwick, author of Where the Missing Gather *Atalla's speculative literary thriller debut draws you in with its mounting sense of tension, disquiet and desperation * CultureFly *There are shades of George Orwell in this stunning writing debut, but Rachelle Atalla's voice is highly original. And wholly her own * The Herald *This horrendously claustrophobic, utterly absorbing debut. The fiercely controlled narrative beautifully translates the horrendous grip of dismal routines and tiny, stolen pleasures * Daily Mail *Sitting somewhere on the spectrum between Paul Auster's heart-rending In the Country of Last Things and Bong Joon-ho's pulse-thumping film Snowpiercer, The Pharmacist is a slow-burn nightmare about how ordinary human decency gets eroded - and also how it perseveres * The Times *Rachelle Atalla is obviously a talented and gifted writer * On Magazine *Reminiscent of Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four, this unsettling story is a nightmare for our times of end-of-the-world prepping, increased nuclear insecurity and political inequality * Guardian *A breathtaking, tense debut. ***** * The Sun *It's really remarkable how she makes this bland, bleak, limited world so vivid and engrossing * SFX *Rachelle Atalla's debut is a thought-provoking addition to the post-apocalyptic genre * Press Association *The twists and turns in this brilliantly written, post-apocalyptic tale make for compulsive reading * Woman's Weekly *Atalla nails the atmosphere of claustrophobia and brings this world to life convincingly, as well as fostering sympathy for her protagonist, despite her flaws. This debut author is one to watch * The Sunday Times *Dystopian fiction, yes, but so much more. This book forces its readers to consider what it means to be good or evil, what motivates us to act as we do, and what matters to us in the end. A wonderful mix of tense drama and provocative ideas, I loved it * Elissa Soave, author of Ginger and Me *The Pharmacist is the perfect dystopian novel. Post-apocalyptic fiction masterfully handled. Addictive, claustrophobic, tense. I'm obsessed with this novel. Easily in my top reads this year * Chloe Timms, author of The Seawomen *The Pharmacist is a confident debut, in which Rachelle Atalla fully lives up to the promise of her New Writers Award . . . This literary thriller is highly original, asking difficult questions about morality and motherhood. And its claustrophobic atmosphere perfectly reflects the setting. * The List *Rachelle Atalla's elegant debut novel is a compelling account of a society whose rigid inhumanity is pierced with glimmers of hope * Daily Mail *Rachelle Atalla nails the claustrophobic atmosphere and brings this world to life convincingly in her impressive debut * The Sunday Times, PAPERBACK OF THE WEEk *Highly original * The Herald, Best Scottish Books of 2022 *This elegant debut novel is a compelling account of a society whose rigid inhumanity is pierced with glimmers of hope * Sunday Mail *

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Book Synopsis'Vibrant, warm and often hilarious. An absolute delight' JANE FALLON'Read Nothing Left Unsaid in two greedy stints. It's a novel written with wit, righteous rage and compassion' NIGELLA LAWSON'A warm, touching and humorous hymn of praise to those she describes as "wee warrior women"' SUNDAY TIMES SCOTLANDGLASGOW, 2019. Sharon has rushed home at the news her mother has been admitted to hospital. It's clear Senga's life is coming to an end. As Sharon gathers family and friends together to say goodbye, Senga, as always, does things in her own mysterious way. She instructs Sharon to find the red diary she kept in the 1970s and to read it. There's something Senga needs to talk about while she still has time. The journey into her mother's past is both shocking and surprising, forcing Sharon to re-evaluate her own childhood, her marriage and what she wants her own future to hold.GLASGOW, 1976. Life in the tenements of Shettleston is a daily struggle. You need your wits about you to survive, and your friends. Senga has both in spades: she is part of the Shettleston 'menage' alongside her friends Bunty,Sandra, Philomena and Isa, and whatever life hands to them - cheating husbands, poverty, illness, threats and abuse - they throw something back just as hard. These women are strong because they need to be. And they never, ever walk away in times of crisis - as Sharon is about to find out.Praise for Janey Godley:'Sharpest-elbowed comedy in the world' The New York Times'A great comic' Billy ConnollyTrade ReviewI have belly laughed and felt very emotional. A major achievement * Lorraine Kelly *Vibrant, warm and often hilarious. An absolute delight * Jane Fallon *Read Nothing Left Unsaid in two greedy stints. It's a novel written with wit, righteous rage and compassion * Nigella Lawson *A warm, touching and humorous hymn of praise to those she describes as "wee warrior women" * Sunday Times Scotland *

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Book Synopsis'I loved it . . . Unputdownable' MICK HERRON'Like Daphne du Maurier he sustains the ambiguity deftly and deliciously' SUNDAY TIMES'Mysterious, suspenseful and suffused with paranoia' ALEX MICHAELIDES'Fast-paced and exhilarating, you'll be hooked' HEATWhen Finn Hensen gets a call from his sister Jess to say their father has died, neither is heartbroken. Their parents divorced many years ago, after which their father, Jimmy, continued to live a bohemian lifestyle in sun-soaked Mallorca. Ownership of his beautiful but dilapidated farmhouse in the mountains now passes to Finn and his sister. The only problem is that Jimmy recently remarried and his new wife, Ruensa, is still living there. The pair agree that Finn should go to Mallorca and tactfully take possession of their inheritance. When he arrives, however, Finn is surprised to find that Finca Siquia has been completely transformed into a chic Mediterranean bolthole by Ruensa and her twenty-seven-year-old daughter, Roze. The Spanish police, meanwhile, are asking awkward questions about Jimmy's death . . . Are Ruensa and Roze the helpless victims of circumstance? Or will they stop at nothing to get Finca Siquia for themselves?READERS LOVE JP DELANEY'Completely original and gripping' 5* reader review'Dark and unputdownable' 5* reader review'Had me on the edge of my seat at all times!' 5* reader review'Kept me guessing right til the end' 5* reader review'Thrilling and absorbing' 5* reader reviewTrade ReviewI loved it. JP Delaney has a gift for the unputdownable story ... One twist in particular left me open-mouthed. Brilliant stuff. This'll be in a lot of holiday luggage come the summer * Mick Herron *A characteristically unsettling thriller with an unreliable narrator who reels you in and a twist that made me pivot. With its sultry Mallorcan setting and du Maurier allusions, this is a summer read which exudes menace and is crying out for a TV adaptation * Sarah Vaughan *Mysterious, suspenseful, and suffused with paranoia; I read The New Wife in one sitting, and I couldn't put this sinister book down * Alex Michaelides *Charming and engrossing from the outset, but with a creeping and deeply unsettling sense of menace. I loved the Du Maurier vibes * Sharon Bolton *The tension ratchets up to boiling point in this sun-soaked sizzler about a man struggling to do what's right when everything around him is very wrong * Victoria Selman *Like Daphne du Maurier he sustains the ambiguity deftly and deliciously - whenever a resolution looks imminent, a new development preserves the enigma * Sunday Times *Such a phenomenal summer holiday read. Think The White Lotus meets The Housewives of Beverly Hills . . . this is a gripping and sophisticated thriller that will have you racing through the pages * Glamour *A sun-soaked, pacy beach read * The i *Fast-paced and exhilarating, you'll be hooked! * Heat *Another terrific book from a first-class writer * Daily Mail *Thrilling * Crime Monthly *Another winner from J P Delaney * Belfast Telegraph *Finn must decide whether the duo are victims of circumstance or utterly ruthless in this tense, twisty thriller * Candis *As accomplished as du Maurier and just as unsettling -- Cara HunterCaptivating, disturbing, and shocking . . . I enjoyed every minute of it * Samantha Downing *The king of psychological thrillers . . . Delaney's labyrinthine plotting again keeps the reader guessing, with twists and turns in plentiful supply. Gripping to the very end, The New Wife is a compelling and brilliant read * Hot Press *Gripping * Closer *Subtle, beguiling, twisted * SAGA Magazine *An addictive read * Woman's Own *

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Book SynopsisShe thought they wanted her baby. But they won’t stop there. Roz is young, penniless and pregnant. All she wants is to be the perfect mother to her child, but the more she thinks about her own chaotic upbringing, the more certain she is that the best life for her baby is as far away as possible from her hometown in Ireland. Determined to do the right thing, Roz joins an elite adoption service and can’t believe her luck. Within days she is jetting to New York to meet a celebrity power couple desperate for a child of their own. Sheridan and Daniel are wealthy and glamorous—everything Roz isn’t. Her baby will never go hungry, and will have every opportunity for the perfect life. But soon after Roz moves into their plush basement suite, she starts to suspect that something darker lurks beneath the glossy surface of their home. When Roz discovers she isn’t the first person to move in with the couple, and that the previous woman has never been seen since, alarm bells start ringing. As the clock ticks down to her due date, Roz realises her unborn baby may be the only thing keeping her alive, and that despite her best intentions, she has walked them both into the perfect nightmare…

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Book SynopsisAn investigative journalist just uncovered an explosive conspiracy. She won’t be silenced. But can her powerful enemies be stopped? As Antonia Conti continues to make waves in London’s criminal underworld with her fearless investigative work, Rick Grainger, a star reporter for a rival newspaper, brings her a lead nobody else will touch—for good reason. The story reveals corruption at the highest level of government, and she quickly discovers that the people involved will do anything to bury it. And just when Antonia thinks she’s won her battle, Grainger disappears. Can she and her old friend DI Russell Chapman uncover the connection with her investigation and bring Grainger’s abductors to justice? When men appear threatening both their lives and those of those closest to them, Antonia and Chapman are in a race against time to fend off not only these adversaries, but enemies on both sides of the law. With everything on the line, can they save Grainger before it’s too late?Trade Review“A rare balance of a taut, fast-moving storyline populated by convincing characters…You always know you're in good hands with a Beckler book and this one is no exception. Loved it.” —Jo Leevers, author of Tell Me How This Ends “This propulsive thriller kept me hooked from beginning to end.” —Nicola Williams, author of Until Proven Innocent “Genuinely relevant and scary.” —Crime Time FM “An intelligent and complex story with brilliantly drawn characters that are the beating heart of this breath-taking thriller.” —Sarah Moorhead

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Book SynopsisWhen a scream shatters the summer night outside their country house, reformed literary forger Will and his wife Meghan find their daughter Maisie shaken and bloodied, holding a parcel her attacker demanded she present to her father. Inside is a literary rarity the likes of which few have ever handled, and a letter laying out impossible demands regarding its future.After twenty years of living life on the straight and narrow, Will finds himself drawn back to forgery, ensnared in a plot to counterfeit the rarest book in American literature: Edgar Allan Poe's first publication, Tamerlane. Facing threats to his life and family, coerced by his former nemesis and fellow forger Henry Slader, Will must rely on the artistic skills of his other daughter Nicole to help create a flawless forgery of this 1827 publication regarded as the Holy Grail of American letters.Part mystery, part case study of the shadowy side of the book trade, and part homage to the writer who invented the detective tale, The Forger's Daughter portrays the world of literary forgery as diabolically clever, genuinely dangerous and inescapable, it would seem, to those who have ever embraced it.Trade ReviewLove is strange. It ennobles some people, makes fools of others, and occasionally leads to murder. In Bradford Morrow's lovely literary mystery...the love of books causes all of the above. -- Marilyn Stasio * New York Times *The novel flits evocatively from upstate New York farmhouses to Manhattan auction houses, and there's an aptly gothic tinge to the tense drama that ensues. -- Hephzibah Anderson * The Observer *Evocatively rendered and emotionally resonant, this literary crime novel is the real deal. Morrow's gothic tale bears comparison with Poe's own work. * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *An excellent suspense novel. . . . Bradford Morrow is, quite skillfully, paying homage to one of Agatha Christie's most famous whodunits. Yet even then, he offers a few twists of his own and will keep all but the most astute mystery aficionado guessing about the truth until the end. * Washington Post on THE FORGERS *From its provocative opening line . . . Bradford Morrow's latest novel takes on a knowing, noirish tone, like a crime movie by the Coen brothers. . . . The pleasure of reading The Forgers comes not only from trying to figure out what happened to Diehl but also in deciding, chapter by chapter, how much trust to grant the narrator, who is our only source. * Miami Herald on THE FORGERS *The Forgers is quintessential Bradford Morrow. Brilliantly written as a suspense novel, lethally enthralling to read, and filled with arcane, fascinating information - in this case, the rarefied world of high-level literary forgery. -- Joyce Carol OatesThe Forgers is remarkable. Bradford Morrow is remarkable. The Real Thing, which is rare on this earthly plane. -- Michael Cunningham

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Book Synopsis"A fun, rapid fire thriller crammed full of domestic drama. Unputdownable.” —John Marrs Luxury villas on hot white sand, views for miles over turquoise water. Flawless hostess Penny gathers guests to an island for her husband’s birthday celebrations. But she soon regrets inviting self-obsessed Eloise…When a child vanishes on the night of the party, their perfect island weekend is ripped apart. Even paradise harbours murky secrets… Has he been taken? Has he drowned? In the panic to find any trace, Penny casts about for someone to blame—even if that person is her own daughter, Rosie. Even clear waters descend to pitch black… But it’s not the first time Rosie’s been attacked by her mother. And it’s not the first time she’s turned to Eloise for support. As the sun beats down and dark secrets rise to the surface, can they find the missing child before it’s too late—or will this sudden disappearance endanger them all? …and someone among them knows the whole shocking truth.Trade Review“A fun, rapid fire thriller crammed full of domestic drama. Unputdownable.” —John Marrs “The Rip is a page turner in the truest sense. A nail-biting thriller, with a dramatic edge, Craig takes you in the minds and lives of its protagonists, before ramping up the suspense amid secrets, lies and shocking revelations. Brilliant.” —Nicole Madigan, author of Obsession “An electrifying page turner with a setting to die for. I loved it!” —Tess Woods, author of Love at First Flight “Another five star book from Holly Craig.” —Paula Johnston, author of The Lies She Told “Holly grabs the reader by throat in her new thriller, The Rip, and doesn’t let go. A page turner that will make you think twice about a holiday in paradise.” —Kerryn Maine, author of Lenny Marks Gets Away with Murder “The Rip dragged me in from the first page and caught me in its current of non-stop tension and suspense.” —Sarah Ochs, author of The Dive “The Rip is a taut thriller charged with nail-biting suspense…This is a must-read.” —Josh Kemp, author of Banjawarn

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Book SynopsisTony is a young man who has always been on the losing side in life. He was brought up by his troubled, alcoholic mother who had a past of her own as a talented ballerina, until a life-changing accident brought her dreams to a sudden end. As her own ambitions for fame and success were crushed, she used cruel and brutal methods to project them onto her young son - with devastating consequences. There's no doubt that a body found on Reykjavik's OEskjuhlid hillside has been there for a long time. The case is handed to veteran detective Valdimar, supported by Ylfa, who is taking her tentative first steps as a police officer with the city's CID while coping with her own family difficulties. It's not long before it's clear a vicious killer is on the loose - and very little about the case is what it appears to be at first glance.

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Book SynopsisWinner of the 2014 Finlandia Prize A FAMILY UNDER THREAT. A FATHER'S WORST NIGHTMARE... On the surface, Joe Chayefski has it all. A great job, a beautiful wife and two perfect daughters. But when the lab he works in as a neuroscientist is attacked, Joe is forced to face the past and reconnect with the son he abandoned twenty years earlier. As Joe struggles to deal with the sudden collision of his two lives, he soon finds he needs to take drastic action to save the people he loves. Gripping and suspenseful, They Know Not What They Do skilfully weaves together the big issues of the day- the relationship between science and ethics, and people's increasing inability to communicate - into an ambitious page-turner of a novel.Trade Review‘Classy and engrossing drama.’ * Daily Mail *'Smart, slightly futuristic, nicely plotted.' -- Mail on Sunday'A hugely ambitious book. Literary fiction meets sci-fi meets thriller in a gripping exploration of animal rights, the light and dark of new technologies, international academia, and the dynamics within modern families. Excellent.' * Will Dean, author of Dark Pines *'Remarkable... Valtonen’s grip on plot and character is so masterful that his storytelling easily contains his restless speculation about influences on how we live now and where we might end up as our old value systems begin to crumble.' * Anna Paterson, World Literature Today *'A contemporary novel that doesn’t lose sight of perennial dilemmas.' * Kirkus *'Contemporary literature simply doesn’t get better than this. A stunning work.' * Helsingin Sanomat, Finland *'Well-crafted... They Know Not What They Do is a page-turner, skilfully translated by Kristian London.' * Otago Daily Times (New Zealand) *'They Know Not What They Do is neither indulgent, nor self-satisfied, nor glib, but charts its own course toward an understanding of contemporary society and the importance of perspective. And a page turner to boot – huzzah!' * Words Without Borders *'A perfect novel for our time, They Know Not What They Do is a satirical critique of our contemporary infatuation with innovation, fuelled by corporate greed and a desire to do everything faster. With a sympathetic hand, Valtonen skillfully creates a perfect storm of ethical conundrums...all tied into a cautionary tale about a man struggling with the consequences of his decisions.' * Shelf Awareness *'This Scandinavian thriller is the perfect read for long winter nights. Winner of the 2014 Finlandia Prize, They Know Not What They Do weaves family drama and high stakes with chilling results.' * Paste *'This hugely ambitious work of contemporary realism offers a dramatic warning about the influence of digital culture.' * Booklist *‘An engaging and fascinating exploration of the difficulties of modern parenting in the face of social media and technological advancements.’ * Guy Bolton, author of The Pictures *‘The novel addresses a multitude of themes wrapped up in a carefully plotted story with a thread of suspense running through it... The organisations whose tentacles are deeply embedded in so many aspects of our lives are unsettlingly well drawn – step forward Google – and the plotting is cleverly executed.’ * A Life in Books *'A portrait of our society and a futuristic thriller, the Finnish writer Jussi Valtonen draws a picture of our times as brilliant as it is chilling.' * L’Express, France *'One of the most extraordinary books of recent times.' * Könyvutca, Hungary *'Valtonen creates a frightening dystopian suspense that keeps readers spellbound, all the while inciting them to reflect on ethics and morals.' * L’Obs, France *'An ambitious, nuanced plea for compassion.' * De Standaard, Belgium *‘This is one of the most satisfying literary thrillers I have read, and I am not surprised it won the Finlandia Prize.’ * BookOxygen blog *'A thrilling, full-fledged, revolutionary, well-crafted work.' * Vilmos Csányi, Est Ujság, Hungary *'They Know Not What They Do is a great novel that shows ambition and the willingness to take risks.' * Sand am Meer, Austria *'They Know Not What They Do speaks to a large audience. There are few contemporary novels that can address both adolescents and middle-aged people, university professors and young green activists, parents and children, Europeans and Americans. […] Different opinions collide, but no one is right and no one is wrong. They simply see things differently, as if they were living in another dimension. That's what their tragedy is about.' * Olvass bele literary blog, Hungary *'They Know Not What They Do is an arresting study of the relationship between science and ethics, and of people’s inability to communicate with one another.' * Finlandia Prize 2014 jury *

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Book Synopsis'I raced through it. Brilliant writing' Harriet Tyce author of Blood OrangeA GUILTY MAN IS ABOUT TO GO FREE.YOU HAVE THE POWER TO PUT HIM AWAY FOR GOOD.ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS MISINTERPRET ONE WORD.NO ONE WOULD KNOW.DO YOU DO IT?EVEN IF IT MEANS RISKING EVERYTHING... INCLUDING YOUR SON?_____________________________________________'An ingenious premise, cleverly executed' Sunday Times bestseller Sabine Durrant'Intriguing' Daily Mail'Compelling and ingenious' Prima'Exciting and original' Heat***Readers love THE INTERPRETER:'I couldn't put it down... gripping''Loved this one! Gripping and exciting''Tense and enjoyable''I was instantly immersed' 'Unique... I was immediately drawn in by the characters''Incredible... had me completely engrossed' 'I loved how different the plot is''A great crime thriller''Completely fresh... it captures you from the start''This book is going to be huge!'Trade ReviewI raced through it. Brilliant writing, properly tense and a fascinating perspective on criminal trials with an interpreter protagonist * Harriet Tyce *An ingenious premise, cleverly executed, THE INTERPRETER is multi-layered and intriguing, gripping from beginning to end * Sabine Durrant, Sunday Times bestselling author of Lie With Me *CLEVER, ATMOSPHERIC AND UTTERLY ABSORBING - I LOVED IT * Alice Clark-Platts, author of THE COVE *In this stellar debut thriller... Robinson is marvelous at mining the moral murk of Revelle's choices, and chapters from the perspective of her stalker ratchet up the suspense. Minnette Walters fans will be delighted * Publishers Weekly *Compelling and ingenious, this thriller explores the lengths people go to to protect others * Prima *

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Book SynopsisYou’ve lost your memory. A woman has been murdered. Your husband is keeping secrets. How do you know who to trust? Months after being involved in a terrible car crash, Bryn Harper is physically healed but her emotional scars remain raw. She has no memory of the accident and is plagued with bad dreams.When Bryn and her husband, Guy, host a dinner party Bryn swears money has been stolen while Guy seems unfazed. Bryn confronts the caterer that night and is horrified to discover the woman’s brutally slain body the next day.As the case is investigated, Bryn is dragged into a fresh nightmare and learns that Guy is keeping things from her. Another murder occurs and Bryn realises the danger is getting ever closer to home. How well does Bryn really know the man she loves?For fans of psychological suspense and compulsive mysteries, don’t miss this tense and page-turning novel. Before I Go to Sleep meets The Husband’s Secret.Praise for The Secrets You Keep ‘Suspenseful, twisty and sharply observed, Kate White’s clever psychological thriller lures us into the life of vulnerable narrator Bryn whose marriage is not what she thought it was. The uncertainty develops as the stakes ramp up ever higher, and I was holding my breath as I turned the last few pages.’ Gilly Macmillan, author of What She Knew‘True to form, Kate White’s The Secrets You Keep kept me up way past my bedtime, anxiously turning the pages. Taut, tense, and utterly gripping, I could not go to sleep until I found out whodunit.’ Jessica Knoll, author of Luckiest Girl Alive‘Mesmerizing and thrilling… mystery lovers will be well served with this novel, as it grabs the reader instantly and can be devoured in one afternoon.’ Booklist‘This can’t-put-it-down murder mystery from the former editor of Cosmo follows an author pushed to the brink by escalating chaos.’ CosmopolitanTrade Review‘Suspenseful, twisty and sharply observed, Kate White’s clever psychological thriller lures us into the life of vulnerable narrator Bryn whose marriage is not what she thought it was. The uncertainty develops as the stakes ramp up ever higher, and I was holding my breath as I turned the last few pages.’ Gilly Macmillan, author of What She Knew‘True to form, Kate White’s The Secrets You Keep kept me up way past my bedtime, anxiously turning the pages. Taut, tense, and utterly gripping, I could not go to sleep until I found out whodunit.’ Jessica Knoll, author of Luckiest Girl Alive‘Mesmerizing and thrilling… mystery lovers will be well served with this novel, as it grabs the reader instantly and can be devoured in one afternoon.’ Booklist‘This can’t-put-it-down murder mystery from the former editor of Cosmo follows an author pushed to the brink by escalating chaos.’ Cosmopolitan

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Book SynopsisFrom Joyce Carol Oates, literary icon and author of BLONDE, now a major motion picture, a collection of four dark and compelling novellas about love gone wrong. The young fourth wife of a prominent intellectual thinks herself happy until the first wife comes to stay. A shy teenager meets a dazzling kindred spirit. But the first sparks of young love soon take on a darker shade... A spoiled frat boy decides to murder his parents, only to be floored by the power of his mother's love; and a fragile woman reveals deeply buried secrets to her curious lover with devastating consequences... All of these stories are about love, just not as we like to think of it. Reviews for Joyce Carol Oates: 'A writer of extraordinary strengths.' Guardian 'Oates chillingly depicts the darkness lurking within the everyday.' Sunday Express 'Both haunting and sublime.' Literary Review 'Splendidly chilling.' Financial Times 'Visceral, psychologically involving, and socially astute.' BooklistTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR JOYCE CAROL OATES: 'This collection of stories is Oates at her best – spare, swift, beautifully observed and quietly lethal' The Times. 'Both haunting and sublime' Literary Review. 'An unsettling read worth every resulting jump in the night... [Oates is a] literary goddess' Daily Mail. 'As usual with Oates, it is horribly readable, but driven by something disturbingly like genuine misanthropy' Sunday Times. 'Oates chillingly depicts the darkness lurking within the everyday' Sunday Express. 'A writer of extraordinary strengths' Guardian. 'A sense of helplessness is the essence of horror, and Oates conveys that feeling as well as any writer around' * New York Times Book Review *

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Book SynopsisFrom Joyce Carol Oates, literary icon and author of Blonde, now a major motion picture, comes a collection of darkly compelling tales. A young professor is convinced she's being followed, but when she confronts her shadow all is not as it seems. A promising student attempts to save her brother from his descent into madness, but finds there may be more to his world than hers. An elderly nun is found dead in her care home, but was it old age or dark secrets that killed her? These biting and beautiful stories force us to confront, one by one, the demons within. Reviews for Joyce Carol Oates: 'A writer of extraordinary strengths.' Guardian 'Oates chillingly depicts the darkness lurking within the everyday.' Sunday Express 'Both haunting and sublime.' Literary Review 'Splendidly chilling.' Financial Times 'Visceral, psychologically involving, and socially astute.' BooklistTrade ReviewThese "tales of darkness and dread" won't put you to sleep, but they'll give you more interesting nightmares * New York Review of Books *Oates perfectly captures the atmosphere of fear and well-meaning misunderstanding * The Times *A writer of extraordinary strengths * Guardian *Extremely compelling... We cannot look away, no matter how gruesome the sight * Spectator *Oates chillingly depicts the darkness lurking within the everyday * Sunday Express *

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Book SynopsisA collection of twenty-two disturbing tales of crime and suspense from literary icon Joyce Carol Oates, author of Blonde and 'America's preeminent fiction writer' (New Yorker). Two hitmen in a depressed rust belt town struggle with a job gone wrong. A girl witnesses a horrifying accident and carries it with her for the rest of her life. Medical students bring a severed foot to a college party. Five-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Joyce Carol Oates has made a career of exploring the forbidden corners of human experience, and the stories collected here, spanning her first three decades as a writer, are among her most unsettling and unforgettable works to date. Originally published in long out-of-print volumes, these tales have not appeared in any form this century – until now. They show a writer boldly engaging with disturbing truths and terrifying possibilities, and deconstructing the tropes and expectations of traditional prose writing as she does so. But beyond their stylistic ingenuity, these are creepy, suspenseful stories that cut straight to the bone; their darkness will linger long after the final page is turned. A must-read for long-time fans of Joyce Carol Oates and an excellent introduction for the uninitiated. Reviews for Joyce Carol Oates: 'Oates chillingly depicts the darkness lurking within the everyday.' Sunday Express 'Both haunting and sublime.' Literary Review 'Splendidly chilling.' Financial Times 'Visceral, psychologically involving, and socially astute.' BooklistTrade ReviewThemed around crime and suspense, it veers towards the gothic * Vogue *PRAISE FOR JOYCE CAROL OATES: 'A writer of extraordinary strengths' Guardian. 'Oates chillingly depicts the darkness lurking within the everyday' Sunday Express. 'A sense of helplessness is the essence of horror, and Oates conveys that feeling as well as any writer around' New York Times. 'Oates is simply the most consistently inventive, brilliant, curious and creative writer going, as far as I'm concerned' -- Gillian Flynn

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Book SynopsisFrom Alex Finlay, the author of Every Last Fear and The Night Shift, an action-packed thriller about the lives we leave behind and the secrets we carry with us. Perfect for fans of Peter Swanson, Lisa Jewell, and Karin Slaughter. A stay-at-home mom. A has-been rock star. A reality TV producer. Three disparate lives. One deadly secret. The foster children of Savior House never knew the peace of a normal childhood. Three close friends from the children's home – Jenna, Donnie, and Nico – were split up when they left those abusive halls. They haven’t seen one another since – until now, twenty-five years later, when they are reunited for a single, inescapable reason: someone is trying to kill them. To save their lives, the trio will have to revisit the nightmares of their childhoods and confront their shared past – a past that holds the key to everything. Reviewers on Alex Finlay: 'The real deal, believe me.' Lee Child 'Finlay is all set to take on big boys Linwood Barclay and Harlan Coben. Great.' The Sun 'An exciting, entertaining read that I couldn't put down!' Samantha Downing 'Alex Finlay takes his place in the upper ranks of thriller writers.' Brendan DuBois 'A terrific thriller.' Peter James 'Will grab you and not let go.' Julie ClarkTrade ReviewA tension-laden thriller... Finlay has become one of the must-read voices in crime fiction today * Mystery & Suspense Magazine *PRAISE FOR ALEX FINLAY: 'Alex Finlay is the real deal, believe me' Lee Child. 'With twists you don't see coming and a fresh style, Finlay is all set to take on big boys Linwood Barclay and Harlan Coben. Great' The Sun. 'Alex Finlay takes his place in the upper ranks of thriller writers... Filled with crisp dialogue, incredible suspense and memorable characters' -- Brendan DuBois, award-winning and New York Times bestselling author

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Book SynopsisMy son is missing, and everyone is lying to me.** Last night my son, Shay, sneaked out of the house and didn’t come home. He promised not to go to the illegal party in the woods. But someone’s been attacked and Shay has gone missing. The police want to know if he saw what happened. I’m worried he could be involved.After all the trouble he’s been in lately, mixing with the wrong crowd, coming home beaten up and scared, I thought we’d put it all behind us. Trouble is, Shay resents me moving my new boyfriend into the family home. I found all sorts on his laptop, including a half-written email warning me not to trust David. What does he know that I don’t?I’m beginning to fear for his safety. What is David hiding from me? Who have I let into our lives?I don’t know who I can trust. Will I ever see my son alive again?*'A page-turning thriller with a **shocking and original conclusion. Mesmerising.' Catherine Cooper, author of The Cruise'A great take on the missing child narrative and a total page turner - I simply HAD to know what had happened.' S E Lynes, author of The Ex'A twisty page-turner of a novel that kept me guessing until the very end!' Mandy Byatt, author of The Younger Woman'A brilliant read. Such an anxiety-inducing, suspenseful domestic thriller!' Alice Hunter, author of The Serial Killer's Daughter'Raced through he gripping *Gone. A compelling and original page-turner!' Roz Watkins, author of *Cut to the Bone'A talent to watch' Sam Blake, author of Remember My Name'Gone is any parents' worst nightmare, a twisty domestic thriller with an ending that will take your breath away' S. A. Harris, author of Haverscroft‘A fantastic, fast-paced novel with at its heart the strained relationship between a loving mother and her wayward teenage son. Unpredictable and unputdownable.’ Diane Jeffrey author of The Guilty Mother

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Book SynopsisA feminist thriller for anyone who's ever sworn revenge on an ex. Perfect for fans of How to Kill Your Family, You, Clickbait and Blood Orange.'Lively, shocking ... A fresh, modern take on the revenge story' THE GUARDIAN'Tense, topical and stylish' TM LOGAN'An addictive read!' ALICE HUNTER'Dark and gripping' CASS GREENCharlotte Goodwin looks directly at the camera and reveals a chilling truth to the thousands watching her Instagram Live broadcast. She has killed her ex-boyfriend's new partner in cold blood. But she is not finished yet. The viewers must now vote to decide whether he should live or die.The public display sends shockwaves rippling through the online community and the numbers of viewers skyrockets. But as Lincoln's past is revealed, how will he be judged?The Hive explores our darkest fears of the relationship between social media and mental health, but, most importantly, the strength of sisterhood against all the odds. 'A gripping page-turner' NADINE MATHESON'Social media and sisterhood - what's not to like?' LIZZIE FRY'A read-in-one-go revenge thriller. Get it on your summer list' WILL CARVER'Pacy, original and addictive' LOUISE BEECH'A terrific tale of a tortured soul' ROBERT SCRAGG

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Book SynopsisGermany's king of the thriller takes to the skies with a terrifying and twisted new novel. You know your fear is irrational, you've checked the statistics. Flying is safer than driving – nineteen times safer. Irrational, perhaps. But you're not wrong. Mats Krüger is terrified of flying. But his daughter, Nele, is about to give birth to his first grandchild, so, for once, he's taking the risk and making the thirteen-hour flight from Buenos Aires to Berlin. Of course, he's taken precautions. He's bought the five statistically safest seats on the plane, as well as seat 7A – the spot where you are most likely to die in a plane accident – so no one can sit there. Just in case. But Mats has to give up seat 7A to another passenger. Moments later, he receives a phone call. Nele has been kidnapped. The caller has a single demand. Convince the pilot to crash the plane. Or Nele dies.Trade ReviewOne of his best... The thrill of the ride' * Irish Independent *With its outlandish premise, its surfeit of shrinks (there are two more) and its improbable coincidences, Fitzek's brainy thriller is always at risk of becoming impossible to take seriously. And while it never quite topples over into farce, you keep reading more to find out what bonkers twist he'll come up with next rather than because you're anxious about the characters' fates * Sunday Times *There are so many tense moments and unexpected turns of events, my head was in a whirl by the last page. A highly recommended exceptional psychological chiller. Especially if the reader is not afraid of flying! * Promoting Crime Fiction *If the reader can accept the outrageous high-concept plot device here, a compulsive experience is guaranteed * Financial Times *With stories that confuse the mind and keep the heart pumping, Fitzek has the reader guessing by layering ideas and dramatic twists into a strong narrative * Mystery & Suspense *

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Book SynopsisScarred by their pasts, Jenna and Luke fall in love, brimming with hope for a rosy future. But someone has been watching, with chilling plans for revenge … An emotive, twisty, disturbing new psychological thriller by the critically acclaimed author of A Suitable Lie and In the Absence of Miracles.‘Compelling, disturbing and engaging' Caro Ramsay‘Malone is the master of twists, turns and the unexpected, with the skill to keep things grounded … a master of his craft’ Herald Scotland‘Tense, pacey and lyrical … cements Malone in the firmament of Tartan Noir, marrying McIlvanney and Banks to a modern domestic noir that’ll have you reading into the wee sma’ hours’ Ed James______________________________________________The darker the memory, the deadlier the obsession… Jenna is trying to rebuild her life after a series of disastrous relationships. Luke is struggling to provide a safe, loving home for his deceased partner’s young son, following a devastating tragedy.When Jenna and Luke meet and fall in love, they are certain they can achieve the stability and happiness they both desperately need. And yet, someone is watching.Someone who has been scarred by past events.Someone who will stop at nothing to get revenge…Dark, unsettling and immensely moving, Quicksand of Memory is a chilling reminder that we are not only punished for our sins, but by them, and that memories left to blacken and sharpen over time are the perfect breeding ground for obsession, and murder…________________________________________________________‘Complex, human characters living in a page-turning world’ Douglas Skelton ‘Long-held secrets, complex relationships and an ever increasing sense of menace … fantastic’ Steph Broadribb ‘A fascinating exploration of damage, toxicity, trauma and love’ Sharon Bairden ‘Darkly compelling and provocative … from the outset, whiplike tendrils of disquiet creep their way into the story’ LoveReading‘Masterfully combines the dark, cruel elements of people’s lives and nature with a glimmer of light and hope’ Fiona Sharp ‘An almost perfect storm of circumstances that lead us to a dramatic and potentially deadly conclusion … an emotionally charged story’ Jen Med’s Book Reviews ‘I can genuinely say: Fiction doesn’t get any better than this’ Book Review Café Praise for Michael J. Malone‘A beautifully written tale, original, engrossing and scary … a dark joy’ The Times ‘A complex and multilayered story – perfect for a wintry night’ Sunday Express‘Vivid, visceral and compulsive’ Ian Rankin‘A terrific read … I read it in one sitting’ Martina Cole‘A deeply satisfying read’ Sunday Times‘A fine, page-turning thriller’ Daily Mail‘Malone’s latest is an unsettling, multi-layered and expertly paced domestic noir drama that delves into one family’s dark secrets, shame and lies’ CultureFly‘Engrossing, hard-hitting – even shocking – with a light poetic frosting. Another superb read!’ Douglas Skelton'A dark and unnerving psychological thriller that draws you deep into the lives of the characters and refuses to let go. This is a brilliantly written book; I could not put it down’ Caroline Mitchell‘A chilling tale of the unexpected that journeys right into the dark heart of domesticity’ Marnie Riches For fans of Jodie Picoult, Gillian McAllister, Cara Hunter, Shari Lapena, Liz Nugent and Mark Edward

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Book SynopsisThe lives of five strangers collide on a London train carriage, as they become involved in an incident that will change them all forever. A shocking, intensely emotive and wildly original new thriller from Will Carver… ‘Impossibly original, stylish, sinister and heartfelt. The Daves Next Door is so wildly fresh and unmatched, and once again proves that Will Carver has talent and creativity to burn’ Chris Whitaker ‘Once again, Will bends and twists the genre with a novel that is astonishing, profound and hard-hitting’ David Jackson ‘So clever, so dark, so utterly original. Where does Will Carver get his ideas?’ Victoria Selman ‘Stirring. Ambitious. Irreverent. Compassionate. Completely devoid of giveable f*@ks’ Dominic Nolan ___________________________________________________________ A disillusioned nurse suddenly learns how to care. An injured young sportsman wakes up find that he can see only in black and white. A desperate old widower takes too many pills and believes that two angels have arrived to usher him through purgatory. Two agoraphobic men called Dave share the symptoms of a brain tumour, and frequently waken their neighbour with their ongoing rows. Separate lives, running in parallel, destined to collide and then explode. Like the suicide bomber, riding the Circle Line, day after day, waiting for the right time to detonate, waiting for answers to his questions: Am I God? Am I dead? Will I blow up this train? Shocking, intensely emotive and wildly original, Will Carver’s The Daves Next Door is an explosive existential thriller and a piercing examination of what it means to be human … or not. ___________________________________________________________ ‘Will Carver is a thought-provoking and masterful writer of gut-punching fiction ... a powerhouse of a novel. Think Ira Levin at his best’ Michael Wood ‘Will has this uncanny knack of delving into your soul and revealing all the things you really think but are too scared to voice. Absolute GENIUS’ Lisa Hall ‘Another ingenious genre-bender … provocative, twisted and mind-bendingly original’ Sarah Sultoon ‘Sharp, wild and thrilling’ Danielle Louise ‘Completely unpredictable and definitely unputdownable’ Little Miss Book Lover ‘Risk-taking, provocative fiction at its absolute finest … unmissable’ Hair Past a Freckle ‘You don't just read a Will Carver, you experience it. It draws you in and not only entertains, but challenges you’ From Belgium with Booklove Praise for Will Carver ‘One of the most exciting authors in Britain. After this, he’ll have his own cult following’ Daily Express ‘Unlike anything you’ll read this year’ Heat ‘Move the hell over Brett Easton Ellis and Chuck Palahniuk … Will Carver is the new lit prince of 21st-century disenfranchised, pop darkness’ Stephen J. Golds ‘Incredibly dark and very funny’ Harriet Tyce ‘I fell in love with Carver's murderous Maeve. This is an Eleanor Oliphant for crime fans. Carver truly at his best’ Sarah Pinborough ‘A darkly delicious page-turner’ S J Watson ‘One of the most compelling and original voices in crime fiction’ Alex North ‘Weirdly page-turning’ Sunday Times ‘Laying bare our 21st-century weaknesses and dilemmas, Carver has created a highly original state-of-the-nation novel’ Literary Review ‘Arguably the most original crime novel published this year’ Independent ‘This mesmeric novel paints a thought-provoking if depressing picture of modern life’ Guardian ‘This book is most memorable for its unrepentant darkness…’ Telegraph ‘Utterly mesmerising…’ Crime Monthly ‘Will Carver’s most exciting, original, hilarious and freaky outing yet’ Helen FitzGerald ‘Vivid and engaging and completely unexpected’ Lia Middleton

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Book SynopsisTHE CHILLING SERIAL KILLER THRILLER FROM THE CO-HOST OF CHART-TOPPING PODCAST MORBID''AMAZING TWISTS. UNPUTDOWNABLE'' SAMANTHA DOWNING''CAPTIVATING. The reader might want to shut their eyes, but the joust between the killer and the pathologist makes that impossible'' DAILY MAILWren was never afraid of the dark. Until she learned that some monsters are real . . ._________In deep Louisiana, a serial killer with a taste for medical experimentation is completing his most ambitious project yet. The media call him ''The Butcher'' - and, so far, he''s proved impossible to catch.With her encyclopaedic knowledge of humanity''s darkest minds, and years of experience examining their victims, forensic pathologist Dr Wren Muller is the best there is. The longer the Butcher''s killing spree continues, the more determined she is to bring him to justice.And yet, he continues to elude her.Trade ReviewAlaina Urquhart's debut novel is incredibly accomplished. Set deep in Louisiana, you can almost feel the heat and humidity. A grisly serial killer, a tenacious medical examiner, and a few amazing twists make this a searing, unputdownable book -- Samantha Downing, Sunday Times Bestselling AuthorCan a medical examiner outsmart a serial killer? The Butcher and the Wren will keep you waiting for an answer until the last bloody page. Prepare to be disturbed. A deliciously dark debut -- REA FREY, bestselling author for Not Her Daughter and Secrets of Our HouseImpressively detailed in its analysis . . . Captivating, with lacings of the occult. There may be moments when the reader might want to shut their eyes, but the joust between the killer and the pathologist makes that impossible * Daily Mail *A chilling page-turner with a massive twist in the middle that's sure to give you goosebumps * Woman's Weekly *The Butcher and the Wren is perfect for fans of Dexter. Pitting a brutal serial killer against a determined medical examiner, the story is a pulsepounding race against time. And the details the author weaves in due to her unique background as an autopsy tech heighten the realism and the suspense. Fans of Morbid will love the host's debut novel -- KAIRA ROUDAUrquhart paints a tense and dangerous world for us right from the start and delivers it all with a skilled and evocative hand -- AARON MAHNKE, creator of the Lore podcast and author of The World of Lore seriesDark and twisted, The Butcher And The Wren is a gripping game of cat and mouse in the Louisiana bayou that will leave you wanting for more! Alaina Urquhart is a fresh new voice in crime fiction and I can't wait to read what she writes next -- LAURE VAN RENSBURG, author of Nobody But UsNot for the faint-hearted * Heat *A read-in-one-sitting kind of book -- Sarah Gelman * CBS Mornings *Looking for the perfect way to kick off your spooky season? Well, you can end your search now as the co-host of the wildly popular true-crime podcast Morbid, who is also an autopsy technician, is offering up a twisted tale of a serial killer terrorizing the Louisiana bayou. Told from the dueling perspectives of a notorious murderer and the medical examiner who is desperate to catch him, this cat-and-mouse thriller will give your goosebumps chills -- Tierney Bricker * E! News *True-crime podcast co-host Alaina Urquhart showcases her propensity for the macabre in chilling cat-and-mouse thriller -- Sabienna Bowman * Popsugar *Another true crime podcaster brings their flair for the macabre to the page with The Butcher and the Wren. Co-host of the chart-topping Morbid podcast, Alaina Urquhart treats fans of pulse-pounding novels to a thrill ride pitting a notorious serial killer in a battle of wits against the medical examiner determined to bring him down -- Books-A-Million, “Our Favorite Debut Authors” * - *A psychic thriller that will have readers on edge from the first page to the last . . . Perfect for those who love: watching Silence of the Lambs -- Ashley McLellan * Louisiana Life *Set in the ever-moody and hauntingly beautiful city of New Orleans, The Butcher and the Wren tells the story of a meticulous serial killer and the distinguished forensic pathologist, Dr. Wren Muller, set out to stop him. After researching countless horrific true crime cases over the last several years, we have no doubt Urquhart will knock it out of the park with this one. This is the perfect book to pick up if you want to 'Keep it weird.' -- Brett Nicole Hayden, The Everygirl * - *A serial killer novel like none you have ever read, The Butcher and the Wren takes a cat-and-mouse chase between two instantly memorable antagonists and turns all the conventions of the genre upside down. Dark, twisty, full of authentic detail, it'll have you listening to the night in an entirely different way -- Neil Nyren, Booktrib * - *If you've ever wanted to actually get inside the mind of a serial killer, look no further * Paste Magazine *

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Book SynopsisThe Number One bestselling crime series featuring Tony Hill, hero of TV's Wire in the Blood, written by the award-winning Val McDermid. This is a psychological thriller and serial killer that will keep you up at night.For some, there is nothing so sweet, so thrilling, as the torment of others A dead girl lies on a blood-soaked mattress, her limbs spread in a parody of ecstasy. The scene matches a series of murders which ended when irrefutable forensic evidence secured the conviction of one Derek Tyler. But Tyler''s been locked up in a mental institution for two years, barely speaking a word except to say that ''the Voice'' told him to do it.Top criminal psychologist Dr Tony Hill is prepared to think the unthinkable this is not a copycat murder but something much stranger. While DCI Carol Jordan and her team mount a desperate and dangerous undercover police operation to trap the murderer, Hill heads towards a terrifying face-off with one of the most perverse killers he has ever encoTrade Review‘One of McDermid's finest, which is saying a lot' The Times ‘An especially taut and inventive thriller. This is McDermid on top form’ Daily Mail 'Serial killers are thankfully rare. It is a tribute to the power of Val McDermid's imagination that she made this one seem so believable' Daily Telegraph 'Complex, combative and nuanced' Express ‘No one compares to McDermid’ Guardian 'Val McDermid is an intelligent, supremely talented novelist and with this latest tale, she is writing at the height of her power. Utterly compelling' Glasgow Herald

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND WATERSTONES THRILLER OF THE MONTH 'Chilling and perfectly paced, one to put on the very top of your TBR!' Sarah Pearse 'Thriller fans will be in heaven' Louise CandlishMY CHILD HAS BEEN TAKEN. AND I’VE BEEN GIVEN A CHOICE . . . KILL A PATIENT ON THE OPERATING TABLE OR LOSE MY SON FOREVER. The man lies on the table in front of me. As a surgeon, it’s my job to save him. As a mother, I know I must kill him. You might think that I’m a monster. But there really is only one choice. I must get away with murder. Or I will never see my son again.I’VE SAVED MANY LIVES. WOULD YOU TRUST ME WITH YOURS?Five star reader reviews: ‘Absolutely phenomenal’  ‘Kept me hooked from the very staTrade Review‘Do No Harm hooked me . . . What a terrifying ride!’ GILLY MACMILLAN 'Had me on the edge of my seat . . . Do No Harm is brilliantly thrilling' NADINE MATHESON 'The most nail biting book I’ve read this year. . . An absolute rollercoaster, you won’t be able to put it down' HOLLY SEDDON 'Brilliant. Relentlessly tense. This thriller gave me palpitations' LESLEY KARA ‘Utterly gripping, addictive and brilliantly tense’ KAREN HAMILTON 'An edge-of-your-seat, head-spinning thriller with emotion and depth woven through its heart' LAUREN NORTH 'A brilliant example of psychological crime writing at its very best' KATE RHODES 'The ultimate page turning edge-of-your-seat thriller. Loved it' NIKKI SMITH 'A corker of a thriller’ KATE RIORDAN 'Gripping and tense' OBSERVER 'An astonishingly good read – a fabulous plot, great characters and you’ll be on a knife-edge right up until the brilliant ending!’ MY WEEKLY ‘A brilliant, pacy thriller’ BELLA ‘An absolute edge of your seat belter. I urge you to pre-order it now’ Reader review ‘Let me be the first one to call it: Do No Harm is going to be HUGE!’ Reader review ‘It gripped me from page 1’ Reader review

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Book SynopsisInvestigator Cassie Dewell is on the trail of a serial killer in the book that inspired the series Big Sky. There's a killer on the road... It was Danielle and Gracie's secret. A teenage adventure. A 1,000-mile drive along the spine of the Rocky Mountains to visit Danielle's boyfriend in Montana. When rookie cop Cassie Dewell catches her mentor and friend, Investigator Cody Hoyt, planting evidence, he is suspended from the force, his reputation in tatters. He's already drowning his sorrows when his son calls. His girlfriend and her sister have disappeared. Unable to investigate himself, Cody turns to his protégée for her help finding the girls. Soon they discover that Danielle and Gracie aren't the first to disappear in the area. When Cody, goes missing too, it's up to Cassie to find them. Before it's too late.Trade ReviewA suspenseful story laced with more than a few shockingly unexpected plot twists * Publishers Weekly *Those who have read Box's other books know that he is incapable of writing badly. However, he takes his game to an entirely new level with The Highway * Book Reporter *Loaded with exciting cop action, savvy investigation, and chilling suspense * New Maine Times *A non-stop, action-filled race against time. Rolling down the superhighway of suspense, this thriller will leave readers breathless * Library Journal (starred review) *

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