Thriller

Someone once said that the hardest goodbyes are the ones we never get to say...When Gabe Meier lost his wife, Eleanor, it affected everyone - especially his sons, Alex and Eric. Several years after her death, Gabe struggles with a guilty conscience, and Alex is struggling with demons of his own - he still sees his mother everywhere.Fifteen years later, Alex is living in a small town called Bridgford. Two women go missing within months of each other. No one suspects that Alex is involved. That is until he attracts the attention of Detective Howard Tamblin when an unrelated incident causes their paths to collide.This novel might appeal to anyone who enjoyed Mike Flanagan's rendition of Haunting of Hill House as it relates to family drama and the supernatural. It's a different take on the serial killer trope as it delves into family drama and the human condition2022 IAN (Independent Author Network) Awards Finalist Contains some graphic violence and sexual situations.

When does sin become unforgivable? Find out in bestselling author ML Nystrom's gritty The Dutchmen MC series, where you'll meet a darker breed of bikers. Rail has the impossible task of leading the Dutchmen MC through a long and chaotic transition. His life is spinning out of control, trying to live up to club expectations. Some want revenge for crimes against the club, some are ready to move on, and some want to continue their former lifestyle. It's tearing Rail apart. The only family he's ever known is his dying grandmother and it's more than he can handle.One night, he meets Gretchen, a deaf woman who reminds him of past sins. She brings back painful memories of where he came from and what he's done in his life, but he can't stay away from her. She is the light, he is the dark, and his former transgressions demand payment. Can he afford to pay the price?

Wealthy American expat Glenn Murray Cohen, a former criminal defense lawyer, is celebrating his birthday in Bangkok for the thirteenth year in a row. It's been four years since his last tangle with danger, when he and his NJA Club friends battled North Koreans and an American traitor. Since then, Glenn's been stuck in a rut, managing the career of Phil Funston, Bangkok's most talented guitarist and most obnoxious foreign resident. Glenn's sense of honor won't let him abandon Phil until he finds a replacement. His enigmatic friend, the General, offers to find one if Glenn will represent him on a business deal, and Glenn reluctantly accepts. When the buyers turn out to be thugs pursuing an American scientist investigating a mysterious virus from China, Glenn and the NJA gang are again drawn into a web of intrigue and danger. Another exotic thriller from a master of the genre.

Is a marriage worth saving ‿ whatever the cost?Ruby didn‿t plan to have an affair. She doesn‿t love her husband, but wouldn‿t set out to steal someone else‿s. Yet when she met Harry they simply couldn‿t keep apart. Now, she‿s brave enough to leave her marital home and start again, and so is Harry. Or so she thinks. Waiting at a hotel for her lover to arrive, Ruby realises she has made a mistake. Harry won‿t come. He will never leave his wife. What Ruby hasn‿t worked out is that someone else knows all about the affair. They have been watching Ruby‿s every move. They are determined to punish her. And they are even closer than she thinks‿ Don‿t miss this taut and gripping novel packed with edge-of-your-seat tension and a tale of love that goes badly wrong, perfect for fans of Shalini Boland and Lisa Hall. Praise for The Closer You Get ‿A compulsive, addictive read with twists around every corner. I loved it and would highly recommend.‿ Jenny Blackhurst, author of How I Lost You‿Heart-pounding and intense... with so much tension and suspicion that I was constantly holding my breath. Absolutely superb!‿ Lauren North, author of The Perfect Betrayal'So tense and taut, The Closer You Get keeps you on edge right to the very last page. I devoured the book in one weekend as Mary‿s tight plotting drew me into a web of suspense and paranoia, never quite sure, just like Ruby, who to trust. A compelling read that will have you hooked to the very end!' Amy McLellan author of Remember Me'Wow! Another thrilling, 5 star read from Mary Torjussen that kept me hooked from the very first page and guessing until the end. A must-read for psychological thriller fans.' Caz Finlay, author of The Boss'If you haven‿t read Mary Torjussen, what are you waiting for? Her latest, The Closer You Get, is domestic noir at its very best.' Wendy Walker, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Night Before'A tightly woven tale of suspense that doesn‿t let up until the very last page, a must-read for lovers of tense psychological thrillers.' Amanda Brooke, author of The Missing Husband'I read Mary's book in one sitting ‿ it's amazing! Fast paced, sharp and intriguing ... so many twists I never quite knew what was going to come next.' Daisy Pearce, author of The Silence

You can run. You can hide. But you can't escape...Jonathan Hale is terrified. The wealthy property lawyer and money launderer is back home in Surrey after a nightmare experience in a U.S. jail. The police have him under secret surveillance. But Hales's fears lie elsewhere. His plea bargain has earned him the enmity of The Reptile, a notoriously cold-hearted gangster, now confined for life in a maximum-security jail in Arizona thanks to Hale. He's taken precautions, moved house, hidden his identity and installed security for his wife and family. But still... what if The Reptile escapes?For DCI Gillard it should be just another week at work. But before long he is involved in a desperate manhunt that will test him to his very limits. Be prepared. Strap yourself in for an intense and unforgettable crime thriller that won't let go, perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter, Cara Hunter and Mark Billingham.

Cass Raines knows the streets of Chicago all too well as a cop turned private investigator. A new case gives a glimpse into how the other half lives - and how they die...Wealth. Power. Celebrity. Vonda Allen's glossy magazine has taken the Windy City by storm, and she's well on her way to building a one-woman media empire. Everybody adores her. Except the people who work for her. And the person who's sending her flowers with death threats. Vonda has employed off-duty cop Ben Mickerson as her bodyguard and when he needs some back-up no one fits the bill better than his ex-partner on the police force, Cass Raines. Cass is reluctant to take the job - she isn't keen on playing babysitter to a celebrity - but agrees to as a favour to Ben. When two of Vonda's staff turn up dead, Ben and Cass must find the unknown assailant before someone else dies. Then Ben is taken out of action, Cass is left to find out what secrets Vonda is keeping, and who wants her dead. A task made even harder by enemies in the Chicago Police Department determined to stop Cass... An explosive third novel from a thrilling crime novelist, which fans of Ian K. Smith, Sue Grafton and the Cormoran Strike novels will love. Praise for Tracy ClarkRunner nominated for the Sue Grafton Memorial Award from the Mystery Writers of America's Edgar Award'This street-smart first mystery boasts great characterization and a terrific new protagonist. Get this writer on your radar now.' Booklist'Unforgettable. . . . Distinctive, vividly written characters lift this promising debut. Readers will be eager for the sequel.' Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW'Clark's kickoff to an exciting new character-driven series explores the dynamics between a black investigator and a white world in a story ripped from the headlines.' Kirkus Reviews'Clark's compelling, suspenseful, and action-packed debut introduces a dogged, tough African American woman investigator who is complex and courageous and surrounded by a family of fascinating misfits. Fans of Sue Grafton's Kinsey Millhone or Sara Paretsky's V.I Warshawski will welcome Cass Raines to their ranks.' Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW

For seven years I believed my husband was dead - until the note arrived this morning... The day her husband Tom disappeared, Rachel's life fell apart. Childhood sweethearts with two young children, they'd done everything together. And then, suddenly, Tom was gone. Without a word, without a note, without a single sign of where he might be, leaving Rachel to survive alone. Now, nearly seven years later, Rachel has come to terms with life as a single mother, caring for their children who still secretly long for their father's miraculous return. But in his absence, Tom's hidden life started to emerge, and Rachel has discovered things a wife should never have to. A secret life that betrayed everything Rachel thought she knew. Not knowing where he'd gone was no longer the main worry keeping her awake at night - it seemed much more likely he'd been silenced. Forever..Until today, when - with just one month until Tom is to be declared legally dead - Rachel receives a note in handwriting she recognises with dread: My darling, I've missed you so much. Give me a chance to explain. I'm coming home. The husband she'd lost is alive. And so are all his secrets... A totally addictive and suspenseful thriller that will have you reading late into the night, perfect for fans of Shari Lapena, T.M. Logan and Lisa Jewell. Readers love Lesley Sanderson:'O.M.G!!... So thrilling, mind blowing, twisted, and so intense you are sitting on the edge of your seat... A very fast paced book that you should clear your schedule for... You won't be able to stop reading... Trust me I know!... The secrets these characters are hiding are huge and when they come out, OH BOY!!' Heidi Lynn's Book Reviews ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Holy moly, this is one edge of your seat, nail biting ride that had me strapped in my seat, unable to move... Addictive... Jaw dropping.' Once Upon a Book Blog ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Absolutely brilliant... I couldn't put the book down... A fantastic page turner, full of twists and turns. I just cannot speak highly enough... Brilliantly addictive.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Massively addictive... You will devour in a single sitting, biting your nails to the quick as you race through the pages.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Absolutely amazing... gripping, unputdownable... Will leave you on the edge of your seat with a pounding heart!!!' Bookworm86 ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'This book had everything... surprises that you don't see coming, secrets and lies and lots of intrigue to hook your attention! Loved everything about this book and can't wait to read more by this author!' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

Bestselling author, Sally Emerson introduces the eerie and supernatural into her keen-eyed portraits of everyday life in this wondrous collection of stories. The beguiling tales of quotidian life invaded by forces beyond our control are both uncanny and charming, and ultimately uplifting as she celebrates reality and unreality in its many forms.