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If you love reading Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers you will be totally gripped by this gritty, gangland crime thriller. Once you meet fearless and strong Scarlet Drew, you won't be able to stop reading. Head of the family crime business, and with a new guy in her life, things have never been better for Scarlet Drew. Working with her aunt Lily on their biggest ever job - revenge on the woman who set fire to their factory, with Lily's daughter trapped inside - Scarlet is suddenly dragged into the local police station to answer questions about the death of a local gangster. The face she sees across the interview table shocks her to her core. It's her new boyfriend, John. Hours later, John is banging on Scarlet's door, telling her he loves her and she can trust him. Can Scarlet risk believing the only man she's ever loved, or is she putting her family in unthinkable danger? As the night of Lily's plan draws near, the police come knocking once again. This time with evidence that could see Scarlet locked-up for good. Can they still pull off their biggest job yet, or has Scarlet made a fatal mistake and let John get one step ahead of them? A completely unputdownable crime thriller that will keep you up all night! What readers are saying about Her Betrayal:¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wow! Just wow!!... Kept me on the edge of my seat... I've felt my heart thudding... I have devoured this in just a few hours... This book took my breath away... Absolutely superb.' Littlemissbooklover87 ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Omg, what a page-turner. I had to read it last night. I had no sleep as I wanted to finish it. A real gripping book.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Emma Tallon is in a league of her own... Beyond brilliant... It sucks you in from the first page... I just couldn't put it down... Definitely worth more than five stars.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Explosive... This book had me gripped.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Gripping... Wow... A fantastic gripping tale... Will give you shivers as you read.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Fantastic... Another page-turning gritty read!' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Brilliant... I recommend this book and author 1000%' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This book had me gripped... BRILLIANT.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The Drew family are notorious and you are hooked right into their world... Gritty and gripping... A must-read.' Lucysbooks26 ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Mind blowing... Loved all of the twists and turns. Have really fallen in love with this author.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Compelling.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Gritty... Full of suspense and I loved it!' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Literally couldn't put this book down.' @bookstagramshaz

King's classic story, adapted into the movie Stand By Me, now available for the first time from Hodder in standalone form, as part of their exciting Stephen King reissue programme for 2021.

Two Couples. Three Secrets. One Murder. In a beautiful house surrounded by woodland, the Drayton family and their dearest friends are enjoying dinner together. The wine is flowing, the meal has been lovingly prepared, and it's going to be an evening none of them will ever forget A doting mother with a manipulative daughter. A loving husband lying to his family. A close friend keeping a shocking secret. A beautiful girl who will be dead by the end of the night. A totally unputdownable and nail-bitingly tense psychological thriller with an explosive double twist that will leave you reeling. Fans of Lisa Jewell, Gillian Flynn and The Hunting Party will be hooked on The Night of the Party. Read what everyone is saying about The Night of the Party: ';OMGosh what a read!!!!!!!!! One of the BEST books ever! I never wanted this to end, sooooooo many twists and turns. Shockers throughout each chapter Fantastic rollercoaster of a ride!' NetGalley reviewer, ';A fantastic, mind-bending thriller perfect gripping so many twists, I was seeing double! My head was spinning you won't want to put this one down! absolutely riveting brilliant!' Rubie_reads, ';Unputdownable had me up all night jaw-dropping will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end.' NetGalley reviewer, ';OMG!... devoured this gripping A captivating, rollercoaster of a book. Loved it.' NetGalley reviewer, ';Absolutely loved this book devoured it in one sitting Just brilliant and jaw dropping.' Once Upon a Time Book Reviews, ';Took my breath away! I read it in one sitting I couldn't put it down!' Thrillersandcoffee, ';Read this in almost one sitting, it was that unputdownable.' Goodreads reviewer, ';I absolutely loved this book from start to finish, I was drawn in from the first page very difficult to put it down.' NetGalley reviewer, ';WOW totally enthralling Excellent.' Goodreads reviewer,

Introducing your new crime thriller fix: Bristol detective DS George Cross, champion of the outsider, the voiceless and the dispossessed.DS George Cross can be rude, difficult, and awkward with people. But his unfailing logic and dogged pursuit of the truth means his conviction rate is the best on the force. So when his police colleagues dismiss the death of a man as a squabble among Bristol's homeless community, Detective Sergeant George Cross is not convinced.Who was the unknown man whose weather-beaten body is discovered on Clifton Downs? Did the tragedy that led to a life on the streets also lead to his death?As he delves into the dead man's past, Cross becomes convinced that to catch this killer, he needs to solve a cold case murder from years before. A murder that someone has got away with for fifteen years...

Introducing your new crime thriller fix: Bristol detective DS George Cross, champion of the outsider, the voiceless and the dispossessed. DS George Cross can be rude, difficult, and awkward with people. But his unfailing logic and relentless pursuit of justice means his conviction rate is the best on the force. So when a ravaged body is found in a local demolition site, it's up to Cross to piece together the truth from whatever fragments he can find.The demolition began at dawn. Walls knocked over. Twisted pipes uprooted. Window frames smashed. And then, a dead body appeared in the wreckage... DS Cross has little to go on, but from the faint tan lines on the ravaged body, and strange scars on his forearms, an identity gradually emerges: a young man; an amateur cyclist; a reliance on performance-enhancing drugs. But what led this man to his death? In the face of budget cuts, unreliable witnesses and colleagues pushing to close the case, Cross mounts a meticulous investigation that will uncover jealousy, ambition and a family tearing itself apart...What readers are saying about Tim Sullivan: 'The plot is meticulously worked out, with no room for false assumptions or guesswork. Can't wait for the next in the series!' Amazon reader 'I find myself really caring about George and his way of thinking both personally and professionally which is a great testament to Tim Sullivan who has created him' Amazon reader 'It can feel there is not much justice in the world sometimes, so it's good to believe that somewhere there is a Cross pursuing truth against the odds, and winning' Amazon reader

The tent door flutters in the warm breeze, opening towards the silent woods beyond. A silk eye mask lies on top of the empty sleeping bag, blood-red spots ruining the cream fabric When a woman disappears from Forest Pines campsite, Detective Morgan Brookes scrambles a search party. Sara Fletcher has never missed a lunch date with her best friend and when Morgan finds a large rip in Sara's tent, she knows that something terrible must have happened. About to lose hope after hours combing through the acres of dense forest, the excited bark of a tracker dog leads Morgan to female remains, partially covered by leaves and dirt but the bones don't belong to Sara. Morgan trawls through missing persons files until she finds three cold cases with chilling similarities three other victims dating back twenty years who were taken from campsites while they slept, by a killer the police called the Travelling Man. The post-mortems indicate he kept them alive for 72 hours, meaning every second is crucial to find Sara alive. Morgan's team is terrified that this twisted murderer has returned. But Morgan also can't ignore the fact that a merciless killer from her own past has recently escaped from prison Could they be chasing the wrong man? If she's correct, how deep will she have to dig to save Sara and other innocent women like her before time runs out for them all? A completely unputdownable, heart-in-your-mouth crime thriller. Fans of Angela Marsons, Lisa Regan and Rachel Abbott will be glued to the page! Readers love Find the Girl: ';Wow wow just WOW!!!! this book is DA Best!! I was so hooked and into the story that I stayed up all night reading the book! I simply, simply couldn't put this book down! Intense, nail biting, action-packed unputdownable thriller Worth five complete stars!' Goodreads reviewer, ';My heart is still pounding hours after the last page. Oh my god what a heart-stopping read. I had chills Easily in my top 10 for this year.' Goodreads reviewer, ';Absolutely BRILLIANT Had me on the edge of my seat Phifer is a superb writer that has me hooked into her books as they grip you from start to finish. 5*.' Goodreads reviewer, ';Wow oh wow!! What a book!! My new favourite!! This is gripping from the very beginning. I have found this completely unpredictable Made my heart pound at certain parts of this book. Events have literally taken my breath away I have been completely pulled in and unwilling to return to reality Definitely a five-star read

The detective stared at the young woman lying on the bed. She almost looked peaceful, her face like porcelain. Despite everything she had been through, she was still beautiful. When DI Bernie Noel hurries to Keira Howard's hospital bedside, she knows that Keira has been lucky. Barely conscious and badly injured, at least she is alive. Convinced that Keira's attack is the latest in a string of increasingly violent assaults on young women in the area, the next victim might not be so fortunate. So she vows to find the man who did this, and to stop him before anyone else gets hurt. Spurring her team into action, she quickly hones in on a prime suspect. But then he suddenly dies while on police watch, and Bernie's investigation goes into freefall. When Bernie's superiors won't let her take the case any further, her gut instinct tells her there's much more to his death than meets the eye. If it was murder, who would want him dead, and why? So she determines to set out on her own to find out what happened. But the closer Bernie comes to discovering the truth, the more she is putting her own life in danger. And with Keira finally strong enough to talk her about her attack, Bernie worries she may be at risk yet again. There's someone out there who has killed to stay safe in the shadows; can Bernie stop another senseless death, and save Keira, before it's too late? An utterly compelling crime thriller full of twists and suspense, perfect for fans of Val McDermid, Angela Marsons and Cara Hunter. Readers love LEFT FOR DEAD: ';Wow!! Just Wow!! What can I even say?!? Joy you have absolutely slam dunked it yet again!!.. absolutely heart racing!! What an absolutely EPIC read... As you can tell from my opening statement this book is brilliant! More than brilliant, amazing!!!... The storyline is absolutely gripping, addictive and captivating. Filled with everything you are looking for in a book... Suspense, tension, mystery, red herrings, researched police procedural, bombshells, you name it this book has it. I was absolutely hooked from the first page to the last I absolutely LOVED the ending!! This is one of the best crime series I've read Overall an addictive, gripping, heart racing, nail biting and page turning thriller that will keep you hooked I would recommend this book to the fans of the above as well as fans Melissa Leigh, Carla Hunter, Angela Marsons, C. L Taylor, Val McDermid, Carol Wyer and anyone looking for a great new series.' bookworm86, ';Wow what a book I don't want to say anymore as it could spoil the book for others but this an excellent story and I have loved every second of reading it

Always in trouble, he's a bad boy, born bad, raised by obsessive parents to be bad, beaten until he believes. Then he meets her, and his world changes from darkness to a light she shines to help this bad boy find his good. The decision he must make will set him free or destroy him. It's time, and Jared must choose. Can he take the truth of what he has always known himself to be and weigh it against all she has helped him see and decide? Is he strong enough? Does he have the courage it will take? What will he see hidden behind the image of the bad boy of Aurelias Park? Is he good, or is he bad? Everyone dreams. Sometimes dreams come true. Writing has been my life. Sharing this book has been my dream. Thank you for taking the time to read it and making my dream come true.

A stalker's victim hunts for answers when she believes he's at it again in this psychological thriller.Rachel Stone's world was destroyed by a stalker, Alan Griffin. After he went to prison, she rebuilt her life.Now she has a three-year-old daughter and is in a new relationship. But someone is stalking her again. Her phone, her emails, and her social media are hacked . . .Rachel believes it's Griffin, out of prison and looking for revenge. She needs to find him and make him leave her alone. But as Rachel is drawn into a hunt, she realizes that something even more horrific is happening-something that will make her confront the childhood that has lingered inside her like a ghost, and will force her to face the truth about her new life.Is Griffin the one ruining her life? Or is someone far more dangerous responsible?Praise for The Regret"e;I am so impressed with this novel. Definitely a contender for my book of the year."e; -Keri Beevis, author of Every Little BreathThe Regret is a gripping psychological thriller perfect for fans of authors like Rachel Abbott, Cara Hunter, and C.L. Taylor.

A heart-stopping crime thriller with "e;a tense, twisty storyline . . . [and] a terrific climax"e;-first in the Manchester Murders series (Love Books, Read Books).When DI Joe Burton and DS Sally Fielding are called to investigate a suspicious death in a care home, it is just the start of their problems.As further bodies are discovered, with playing cards placed beside their bodies, the Manchester police realise they have their work cut out.With the press closing in on the case, a criminal profiler is called in to help work out what the killer's motive is.With the clock ticking and more victims uncovered, Fielding and Burton must race to track down a twisted killer before it's too late.But could the killer be closer to home than anyone ever imagined?"e;I enjoyed the relationship between Burton and Fielding, the in-depth investigation and the descriptive writing which builds tension slowly until the gripping ending . . . very entertaining."e; -White Tulip CandlesAlso available in the Manchester Murders series: Bloodline and Duplicity

"e;Hurtle[s] full speed into the eye-opening world of the deep/dark web . . . Stomach clenchingly gruesome, Enter the Dark is a modern chiller thriller."e; -The Book MagnetAn anonymous website, a few clicks, and Joe Henderson's life is changed forever.The Red Room is the only place where the failings of a weak justice system are righted and where the line between good and evil becomes blurred. When the lights go up, viewers bid, criminals are punished, and the Brotherhood of the Righteous broadcasts a show like no other.The room has remained hidden until now, when a video arrives in the inbox of the Metropolitan Police Cyber Crime Unit. But outclassed, outplayed, and torn apart by corruption, is there anything Detective Pete Harris and his team can do except watch?Their only lead may be the room's latest bidder, Joe Henderson. Because when Joe found the Red Room, it found him too, and now the Brotherhood are watching through the wires, willing to do wrong for a righteous cause.As they pull Joe deeper into the dark web, will he find any mercy or a way out? And could he be the Red Room's next volunteer?"e;This book is like nothing I've ever read before and it's absolutely mind-blowingly brilliant! It is genius, unique, highly original and incredibly captivating! . . . This is a brilliantly executed plot which had me glued to the pages throughout. Utterly gripping, compelling and absorbing."e; -Novel Deelights

As a detective's personal life unravels, he must piece together the clues to a baffling series of murders in this Scottish Highlands crime thriller.A family day out turns sour for DI McKay when he stumbles across an unidentified corpse. The day becomes darker still when his brother-in-law goes missing and is eventually found dead, the result of a seemingly accidental fall.Meanwhile, DCI Helena Grant has a disastrous on-line date with a senior manager of a local hotel chain whose behavior escalates from pompous to downright disturbing. And, as she arrives home, she receives a threatening text from someone who has clearly been watching her. When a further body is found at the edge of the Cromarty Firth, McKay and Grant begin to piece together a grim tale of violence, human trafficking, and the darkest family secrets.

Peculiar circumstances unite a group of strangers to find a missing girl and solve a gruesome murder in this compelling mystery.A mysterious advert in a newspaper promising to restore hope to the hopeless brings together four strangers-none realising they will end up investigating a twisted and troubling crime that threatens their very futures.Mitch, a former Crime Scene Investigator, Olivia, a brilliant PhD student, and Florence, a middle-aged solicitor, find themselves working with an enigmatic newspaper editor who refers to himself only as Ed.But when Maddie, a teenage girl, disappears in sinister circumstances, the team are drawn into the hunt for her. And when a neighbour's body is discovered in a pool of blood, they realise they must use their unique skills in a race against time.But can they solve the mystery before it's too late? And before Ed's shadowy past overcomes them all?If you are a fan of authors like Susan Lewis, Erin Kinsley or J.R., Ellis, you'll love this stunning thriller.

A police detective must track down a serial killer terrorizing the women of Birmingham in this debut crime thriller.Kate Palmer, an undergraduate student, discovers that she is pregnant and makes the decision to drop out of university. However, on the evening before she returns home, her body is discovered in Aston Park. She is the first victim of several murders that will rock the city of Birmingham.DS James "e;Jim"e; Wardell, who has his own issues to contend with, is given the case.When Eddie Carter, a popular talk show host on Birmingham's radio station, is contacted by someone claiming to be the killer, it is the start of a cat and mouse game between a deranged killer and the police.After a second body is discovered the pressure mounts on the police to find out who is killing these women and why.Can Jim apprehend the twisted killer before more innocent women are murdered?

The CWA Debut Dagger-winning author "e;racks up the tension and provides an excellent mystery with many twists and surprises along the way"e; (Promoting Crime Fiction).Should you trust your best friend with your life?Harry, Lucas and Guy were best friends when they were kids. But then they made a terrible mistake and their friendship shattered, forcing them to cut all ties. Years later, a man's head is discovered in the woods, skinned and with the tongue cut out. The police call on Harry, a psychologist, to help with the case, and when it turns out the victim is his childhood friend Guy, old skeletons begin to surface. Then one of Harry's clients goes missing. Forced into a desperate hunt to save the boy, Harry finds himself closing in on a shocking secret, a secret someone will do anything to keep safe . . .Phenomenal Praise for CJ Carver"e;A terrific page-turner."e; -Harlan Coben, #1 New York Times bestselling author"e;Solid gold."e; -Lee Child, #1 New York Times bestselling author"e;A gripping thriller, perfect for fans of Lee Child and Mason Cross."e; -The Guardian"e;A top-notch thriller writer. Carver is one of the best."e; -Simon Kernick, #1 international bestselling author"e;A page-turning thriller."e; -Mick Herron, CWA Gold Dagger-winning author"e;Don't expect to sleep, because this is unputdownable."e; -Frost Magazine

Excitement abounds on Beaver Island in northern Lake Michigan. A recent archeological dig has uncovered a mysterious circle of stones like a mini-Stonehenge dating back hundreds of years and undoubtedly the lost sacred grounds of the Odawa Indians. The discovery is made upon the eighty acres of land that the Graham family has owned for generations. Kitt Graham and her siblings embark on a day's excursion to the island to share in the community's excitement over the find and to visit their property with the curious arrangement of stones. The excitement of the trip is a boon to Kitt, whose life is at a standstill. Scarred by lost love and job-weary, she struggles to find meaning but has become cynical, fearful that love will never find her again.Kitt's one-day excursion turns into several days when a hiking mishap brings her into the arms of the handsome part-Irish, part-Odawa detective Ben Donovan. Together, they face new love but also become embroiled with a demented killer whose messianic destiny is pre-ordained with the recent election of the first Mormon President.

An action-packed tale of shady business, international crime, and an antiviral wonder drug in the series Lee Child called ';hard, fast, and really good.' A young financial executive has uncovered his new boss's plan to steal the patents to a new breakthrough drugbut before he can undermine the scheme, he is kidnapped. The notoriously dangerous Chinese businessman will stop at nothing, including abduction and government corruption, to achieve his goaland enlists a violent Triad gang to wreak mayhem on those who stand in his way. Now kidnap-rescue operative Tom Hunter is thrown into a deadly race against time to save lives and halt the deadly deal...

Meet DI Melanie Watton, who soon learns that imitation is the deadliest form of flattery in this page-turning crime thriller from the author of Intention.When the body of a young woman, Jenni Grantham, is found abandoned, DI Melanie Watton and her team are called to investigate. It soon becomes apparent that the murder, the method and the appearance of the victim, is something they have seen before.With the help of Medical Examiner George Waller, DI Watton uncovers the case history of Michael Richards-a local murderer who killed five women before turning himself in.Further investigations reveal that Jenni was recently reported missing by her parents. And when Jenni's personal effects are explored, shocking discoveries are made about the victim's fascination with the original killings.However, when the ME makes a surprise discovery, DI Watton realises that Jenni was perhaps not the only local with a fixation on these infamous killings.With a copycat killer on the loose, the team know it is only a matter of time before another body is discovered. But when a second victim is found, the team find themselves questioning everything they thought they knew . . .Praise for the novels of Charlotte Barnes"e;An addictive read . . . a really well written and enjoyable psychological thriller-highly recommended!!"e; -Donna's Book Blog"e;Well written and smartly plotted with a fine array of characters and a thrilling story . . . Definitely an author to watch!"e; -Grace J Reviewerlady

This psychological thriller takes you inside the mind of a fascinating character who lives a quiet life-with disturbing secrets hidden in memory lapses.M works in publishing and enjoys watching people. M also suffers from panic attacks and odd memory lapses. Lately, M has developed an intense relationship with Caleb, who lives across the street. The only trouble is Caleb doesn't know M exists . . . When M starts to practice memory recall exercises, some of the things that bubble to the surface are surprising-even disturbing. As M begins to fill in the blind spots of the past, the truth sheds new light on this fascination with Caleb. Is M dangerous or just disturbed? One way or another, Caleb is about to find out . . .