How do you catch a killer whilst suffering from grief?Connor Phelan had his dream job as a prosecutor. He was on top of the world until the sudden and tragic death of his wife and unborn child brought it crashing down. He resigns almost immediately after the funeral and returns home to Rockfield, where he opens a small office of his own. Soon, Connor is back in the thick of things and finds himself as special prosecutor of Bob Clancy, an infamous local man, who is accused of strangling a high school cheerleader. After reviewing the case, Connor concludes that Clancy did break into the young girl's house, but he is not her killer. Connor believes the actual murderer was a serial killer from twenty years earlier dubbed The Rockfield Strangler. And it doesn't take long for DNA testing to confirm that the Rockfield Strangler is indeed back and has his eyes on his next victim.But how do you catch a monster who has eluded the police for so long, especially when you are still grieving and trying to rebuild your life?
An English pensioner and PI is drawn into a baffling case that strikes close to home in this cozy mystery by the author of the Kat and Mouse series.Doris Lester has taken a well-deserved break from work. She's planned a holiday with her best friend Wendy on a journey across the Yorkshire and Derbyshire Dales. But before they depart, a letter arrives that stirs up trouble and memories of the past. Soon Doris and Wendy are drawn into the mystery surrounding a troubled family, a missing person and gruesome murder.When Doris and Wendy join the investigation, intriguing revelations about Doris's life come to the surface, which shock even those closest to her. Step by step they uncover secrets that could tear a family even further apart. Can Wendy and Doris solve the mystery? And if they do, will their lives ever be the same again?
A brokenhearted seamstress struggles to regain her mojo after her boyfriend cheats on her in this romantic comedy debut.Violet is a seamstress with big dreams of designing her own wedding gowns and opening her own bridal shop. But things fall apart when she finds Philip, her boyfriend, in a compromising position with one of her colleagues.Violet decides it is time to go back home to her eccentric mother and particular father. And after wallowing, Violet decides to re-evaluate her life, put the past behind her, and search for happiness. She meets with old friends and builds an unlikely friendship with a group of zany women from her mother's Zumba class.So, with the help of her friends, old and new, Violet begins to rebuild her life. Then she meets the handsome Ben Matthews, and there is instant chemistry. But with life throwing up even more problems, their budding relationship is put to the test . . .Can Violet find love and happiness again or is she destined to a life of loneliness?A New Happy Place is a laugh-out-loud and heartwarming romantic comedy about love, hope, and friendship. It's the perfect read for fans of authors like Jojo Moyes and Holly Martin.
A twisty psychological thriller with "e;the ingenious structure and leaps in time and memory of a Christopher Nolan movie"e; from an award-winning director (Camden New Journal).Ross Blackleigh is on trial for four crimes which he insists he didn't commit. A detective inspector and a thoughtful self-reflective man, he goes against his counsel's advice and takes the stand in court.This is his story.Ross found himself wandering the streets one night, bleeding from the head and unable to remember the past year and a half. But before he could make sense of it, he was summoned to a crime scene where a nurse had been brutally murdered.His amnesia unnerved him and, fearing the worst, Ross allowed himself to be taken to hospital, only to be viciously attacked by a stranger with a knife.Suspecting that the attack was connected with the nurse's murder and that his own police colleagues were behind it, Ross set out on two parallel investigations: one into the killing and the other into his own mind.But when he digs into his own psyche, he is scared by what he finds . . .Is Ross being set up or is something far more disturbing behind the killings?"e;Profoundly creepy in the best way, and the desperation of the haunted protagonist makes it a compellingly nightmarish journey."e; -Life in Sci-Fi"e;These changes of gear, the mix of brutal realism and a sense of darker, inexplicable forces are what give Room 15-I won't reveal the significance of the title-its power, as the novel hurtles back to the courtroom and the jury's verdict."e; -Camden New Journal
A man is trapped in a strange room, strapped to a bed-while DC Nasreen Maqsood desperately scours London to find him . . . Daniel Rose finds himself in a confusing and terrifying predicament after awakening in an unfamiliar place, physically restrained. He is soon introduced to a beautiful, intimidating woman who calls herself the Queen Bee and refers to Danny as one of her workers. But what exactly does that mean and what does she want with him? Meanwhile, Detective Constable Nasreen Maqsood gets assigned to Danny's missing persons case. Not only does she want to crack it so she can prove to her male superiors that she's right for the job; she also wants to find Danny because they used to be old school friends.Meanwhile, still trapped, Danny starts to realise there are other bees in the bunker-new ones and ones who are coming to the end of their usefulness. What happens to a bee taken to C Wing? What happens when your time is up? Nasreen has no idea what she's up against, and for Daniel, the clock is ticking . . .
An ex-special forces officer comes out of hiding to solve his sister's murder in this tense mystery thriller. When Matt Armstrong learns that his sister has been murdered, he returns to London to find out what happened. Visiting the place where their sister's corpse was found, Matt struggles to uncover any information. But when he learns that a camera might have been used to record the killing, he becomes a man on a mission. Together with his former girlfriend, Matt chases down every scant lead, finding one dead end after another. Then an anonymous tip changes everything he thought he knew about his sister's lifeand how it ended. Now Matt is hunting for someone who's disappeared without a trace. But Matt knows a thing or two about disappearing...
Two detectives go up against a sadistic killer with a penchant for murder mysteries in this thriller by the bestselling author of M for Murder. When a teenager is found stabbed to death, detectives Rebecca Angell and Jake Sullivan are called to the scene. The clues soon lead them to a crime novel that provided the killer with gruesome inspiration. The author, Amy Gallaty, has a new book out, prompting the detectives to question how far she is prepared to go in the name of promotion. But when Gallaty attracts the attentions of a stalker and then a second murder mirrors another of her plots, Angell and Sullivan realize they are up against a cruel and clever psychopathone who may have a more personal agenda. Working with the FBI, Angell and Sullivan find themselves in a race against the clock to unlock the secrets in Gallsty's past before the killer can strike again...*** Previously published as Dead Write ***A great choice for fans of authors like Angela Marsons, Robert Bryndza, and Patricia Gibney.
A DCI deals with a homicide on a boat in the Thames-and hostility from his own colleagues-in the debut of this police thriller series.A shady London nightclub owner is found dead on his boat on the River Thames-and newly promoted DCI Alex Fleming, a man with a troubled past, is keen to prove his worth with his first murder case after joining the Major Crime Unit of Thames Valley Police.But Bill Watson, a belligerent fellow DCI, gives Fleming a hostile reception and, as internal politics come into play, Fleming finds himself up against both a difficult case and his own colleagues. During the course of the investigation, Fleming and his sergeant identify five suspects. Now they need to eliminate them one by one-or figure out whether they should be looking somewhere else entirely-in this first book in an electrifying new crime series.
A journalist focuses on an unsolved case for her true-crime podcast-and becomes fixated to the point of endangering her own life . . . Elaine Napier, an investigative journalist who's been made redundant from her job, decides her next project will be to record a true-crime podcast. All she needs is a story.When she stumbles upon the five-year-old cold case of Katrin, she begins an investigation that will quickly become a fixation. After an early breakthrough, Elaine's investigation leads her to Hannibal Heights, an apartment building that Katrin helped to design. The building is home to a sinister taxidermy museum, a host of intriguing residents, and more than its share of secrets. But despite the obvious danger, Elaine's obsession continues to grow.As her investigation threatens to spiral out of control, she receives threats and police pressure to shut the broadcast down. But she's fallen into the rabbit hole-and she can't stop until the shocking truth is uncovered . . .
A family's island holiday getaway takes a twisted turn in this crime thriller by the international bestselling author of See How They Run.Paradise is about to become hell . . . On a remote island in the Adriatic, an enigmatic billionaire hosts a twisted form of entertainment to satisfy the jaded appetites of his exclusive guests. And for one unsuspecting family, the holiday of a lifetime is about to become a desperate battle for survival.As young parents, Sam and Jody have managed to defy the odds once before. But years of struggle have taken their toll, and Sam's demons return to haunt him at the worst possible time.Caught up in a sick game of cat and mouse, can they put their differences aside and work under intolerable pressure to save themselves and their children? Live or die. It's the only choice they have . . . A fast-paced, utterly-gripping thriller, Survive is the perfect summer-time read and will appeal to fans of authors like John Marrs, Lucy Foley, and Peter May.Praise for Tom Bale"e;Tom Bale is one the best British thriller writers around."e; -Simon Kernick, international bestselling author of The Bone Field"e;Bale keeps us guessing as our heroes edge towards a shocking climax."e; -Matthew Lewin, Guardian
The murder of best friends sparks a sinister chain of events in this thriller from the internationally bestselling author of the Kat and Mouse mysteries.Would you risk everything to protect your family? Carla Andrews and Lorraine West are work colleagues and best friends. They socialise together, they work in the same bookmakers and they support each other as only best friends can.Then they are murdered together.When DI Tom Fowler is handed the case, he discovers a journal that Carla has left and must unpick the secrets Lorraine has kept hidden.Soon Carla's and Lorraine's husbands become the main suspects. It's usually the spouse who is responsible, isn't it?The investigation progresses until Lorraine's sixteen-year-old son disappears. Will the truth ever emerge? And is knowing the truth always worth the sacrifice?Praise for the thrillers of Anita Waller"e;Once again Anita Waller brings the reader a masterfully written, first class mystery thriller with a jaw dropping twist that will leave you speechless."e; -Once Upon a Time Book Reviews"e;I always anticipate getting my hands on the latest Anita Waller thriller because I know I will not be able to put it down and I will be thoroughly surprised and entertained."e; -Avonna Loves Genres"e;A must-read for crime thriller readers."e; -Bookstormer"e;A really well written, gripping book with plenty of twists for me!"e; -Donna's Book Blog"e;A tense, drama-packed read. I was literally biting my nails by the end."e; -On the Shelf Reviews
A woman is caught in a web of deceit when her ex is convicted of rape in this British psychological thriller based on true events. When Billie receives a desperate letter from the man she loves, she returns home to Manchester, determined to help him. Convicted of a crime he swears he didn't commit, Stan is trying to make his case from prison. Meanwhile, his accuser, Kelly, is struggling to cope after an ordeal that has left her traumatized and isolated. A private detective is looking for vital evidence that would set Stan freeand Billie is enlisted to help. Then her faith in Stan begins to waver when she hears Kelly's version of events. There may be two sides to every story, but there's only one truth. Unfortunately for Billie, the deeper she digs, the more lies are unearthed.
Two British masters of suspense weave a gripping tale of enduring friendship, buried secrets, and deadly revenge in this psychological thriller. Best friends since childhood, Wendy and Nell know each other better than anyoneor so they think. When someone threatens to reveal a secret that would destroy their bond, it alters the course of both their lives. Nell leaves for France while Wendy embarks on marriage and motherhood. They keep in touch with letters... yet hide the lonely and violent truth of their lives.Then a twisted, deceitful face from the past turns up to wreak havoc on both of them. Someone is seeking revenge. And that someone is a killer. It's time for Wendy and Nell to face their demonsno matter the cost.
A deaf woman must stop a serial killer obsessed with targeting everyone she loves in this intense psychological thriller. Annie Black, who is profoundly deaf, has always looked out for her friend's deaf son Toby. Now she's looking for him as part of a search party. And when the fifteen-year-old turns up murdered, it's only the beginning of Annie's nightmare. Someone is targeting people close to hersomeone merciless and very smart. Teaming up with the lead Detective, Annie attempts to understand the killer's mind. With everyone she cares about in mortal danger, her work puts the entire deaf community at risk. And as the murders escalate, the killer's obsession grows. Will the police untangle the killer's motivation before it's too late?
A Dublin suburb is rocked by multiple murder investigations while the detective in charge must also face a personal crisis in this Irish crime thriller. When Detective Garda Sergeant Mike West and his partner, Garda Andrews, are called to an abandoned house, they are shocked to find the body of a small child stuffed inside a suitcase. With no child reported missing, they must first determine who she is. As their search for her identity reaches beyond Ireland, another murder takes their attention, one with a surfeit of suspects. Meanwhile, West's personal life is upended when someone targets his partner with compromising photographs. With troubles mounting on all sides, restoring peace to the village of Foxrock seems like an impossible task.
You've got seven days… then you're nextWhen a young woman falls to her death from a balcony, everyone thinks she lost her balance taking a daredevil selfie - until psychologist, Samantha Willerby, steps onto the scene. Called in by the Met to examine a series of cold cases, she uncovers a chilling link between this death and two others. The victims have one shocking detail in common: their hair was hacked off exactly seven days before they were killed.When it comes to light that Sam knew one of the victims, she's determined to break all the rules to track down this calculating serial killer with a terrifying calling card.But the victims aren't the only ones being watched. When Sam's hair is slashed, she knows one thing for certain. She has only seven days before the murderer finishes the job. Can Sam get inside the mind of a ruthless killer before her first profiling case proves to be her last?An utterly addictive fast-paced crime thriller, Cut you Dead will have you hooked from the first page. It will appeal to fans of authors such as L.J. Ross, Mark Billingham and Angela Marsons.
A seemingly innocent social network draws residents of a North London cul-de-sac into a web of manipulation and murder in this psychological thriller. How well do you know your neighbors?... From the outside, Caroline and Jason Swinton have an idyllic life. But when the cracks start to appear, the residents of Riverside Close are drawn into a dangerous game. When Jason's body is discovered in a house on the Close, everyone becomes a suspect. Could his lovely wife be responsible for his murder? Or do the neighbors have a motive for wanting him dead? As the secret lives of those living on the Close are gradually revealed, it becomes clear that someone is hiding something they will stop at nothing to protect...Perfect for fans of Desperate Housewives or of authors like Clare Mackintosh, Lisa Jewell, and Lesley Kara.
DI Melanie Watton is faced with trying to solve a case with no crime scene in this edge-of-your-seat thriller from the author of The Copycat.When DI Melanie Watton and her team are called in to investigate a video recording that surfaces in a local school, they realise that they have a complex case on their hands. When the recording is studied by the Medical Examiner, it becomes apparent the team are now faced with a gruesome recording of a murder. Over the course of several minutes, the killer administers drugs before suffocating a man on camera. With no known crime scene, the team have nothing more than the video evidence in front of them and face a challenge to identify both the victim and the killer. But when a suspect is discovered Melanie and her team are up against a killer who is more evil than anyone could have imagined . . .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
A former MI6 agent must return to his deadly talents when his quiet English village is overtaken by killers in this nonstop action thriller. When armed men infiltrate the tiny Peak District hamlet of Barkelow, Emil Torrance thinks they've cone to kill him because of his past. Escaping is easy enough for a man like him, but when he learns that all of Berkelow has been overtaken, he realises his son is in grave danger. Believing that calling the police will cost lives, he decides to deal with the problem alone. But Emil isn't far from the target, and the threat he's facing is far greater than he realises. Who are these killers? What do they want? And how far are they willing to go to get it? If Emil and his son are going to survive, he will have to become the man he has been trying to hide from...
Nothing can ruin a romantic weekend like murder . . .Crime keeps getting in the way of Detective Garda Sergeant Mike West's personal life. The woman he loves is living in his house, in his spare bedroom. It should be simple, but it isn't. He has a solution: a romantic getaway in a lighthouse on Clare Island. A stunning place, a beautiful woman. What could be more perfect?Then one of the islanders dies in a bizarre and a tragic accident, and West is roped in to help. But it isn't an accident. There is more than one suspect, and more than one secret, and this is about to become a working vacation . . .Previously published under the title Murder on Clare Island
A delayed honeymoon at a remote cabin becomes a terrifying ordeal of paranoia, secrets, and survival in this psychological thriller.Mary and Jackson got married after a whirlwind romance. Then Jackson's work sent him halfway across the globe. Now they are finally reunited, spending their first anniversary at a luxury cabin in the Poconos. It should be a dream come true, but there are reports of an assailant in the area. And when Mary reveals a secret from her past, everything begins to unravel.On a hike through the mountains, Mary almost falls to her death-and lingering suspicions of her husband rise to the surface. It suddenly dawns on her that she is totally isolated with a man she barely knows. Soon Jackson's devotion transforms into something more sinister. As her own mental state deteriorates, Mary is left wondering if she can escape before Jackson loves her to death.
Every secret will surface for therapist Harry Hope in this chilling thriller from the CWA Debut Dagger-winning author of Cold Echo.The last thing psychotherapist Harry Hope expects on his walk home one evening is to be knifed. At first, he thinks it's a random event. But as the police investigate further, seemingly unrelated attacks, Harry is shocked to discover that every victim is linked to him. And that his name is on a death list. Who would want to kill Harry? Why? Teaming up with his old friends DI Theo McCannon and DS Libby Harding, Harry is forced to delve into the dark and twisted world of a cold and calculating killer. And as Harry fights his way closer to the truth, he realizes time isn't just running out for him, but for everyone around him . . .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
Eight years after a serial killer was presumed dead, a rookie cop tackles his possible comeback in this crime thriller by the author of D for Dead.In 1989 the Alphabet Killer, Professor Rodney Boone, murdered eight students. The victims, "e;A"e; to "e;H,"e; were each found with their surname initial carved into their neck. Victim nine narrowly escaped, and the murderer was left to burn to death.Eight years later, rookie police officer, Rebecca Angell, is thrown headlong into assisting a murder investigation. A body is found floating in the sewer, bearing the initial "e;J."e; The investigators are convinced they are dealing with a copycat killer, but Boone's body was never recovered.As Angell scrambles to uncover the truth, the body count continues to rise, and it soon becomes apparent that the killer is intent on completing the alphabet . . . ***Previously published as Dead Letter Day ***A perfect choice for fans of authors like Angela Marsons, Robert Bryndza, and Patricia Gibney.
Can you ever really trust a stranger? Sinead, a feisty and damaged young woman, struggles to navigate life in London without the support of her family and friends.Her personal life is a mess but when her new landlord, Elliot, a seemingly decent and ordinary man, offers her friendship Sinead is grateful for the attention.But as Sinead becomes more alienated from her family and friends, the relationship with her landlord takes a sinister turn.What exactly are Elliot’s intentions?And can Sinead overcome her inner demons and escape the malignant friendship that threatens her freedom and sanity?
From the bestselling author of the Dublin Murder Mysteries, a novel of a dark and long-held secret that asks: How well do you know your friends?When Beth, Megan, and Joanne meet at university, they become inseparable friends who'd do anything for one another-even agreeing to tell no one about the events of one shocking night.Now in their forties and outwardly successful, each of the three has dealt with what happened in her own way. But secrets and lies leave their mark.When Megan decides to tell her fiancee the truth about that night, it threatens to ruin the lives of everyone around her. And someone is prepared to do anything to stop it . . .
An overworked and underpaid fashion-magazine employee hunts for her own Mr. Darcy in this tale with "e;some wonderful surprises"e; (Austenprose).Sophie Johnson is young, intelligent, and attractive. So when she lands the dream position of Sales Executive at a leading fashion magazine, it appears she has it all. But in reality, she hates her job, is sick of her controlling mother, and her love life is a disaster.Then she discovers The Jane Austen Dating Agency, an exclusive club for ladies who want to meet real gentlemen-and she believes her luck has changed. And when Sophie meets Darcy Drummond, she thinks her dreams have come true. That is until she discovers how arrogant and hard-headed he is.When Daniel Becks steps into her life, she thinks she's found the one this time. But is he really all he seems? The Jane Austen Dating Agency is a fast, funny, heartwarming read for anyone who's wondered if true romance only exists in fiction.
In the Dublin suburbs, a police detective copes with a series of inexplicable crimes-and the return of a woman from his past . . .A murder followed by a series of random, motiveless crimes has left Detective Garda Sergeant Mike West and his team puzzled.When Edel Johnson arrives at the scene of a crime Mike is taken aback, more so when he discovers she is now working with a victim support group. He has feelings for her, but he is the garda who investigated her husband's murder, and their relationship is complicated.With crime in Dublin's suburbs at an all-time high, and his superiors breathing down his neck, West doesn't need the distraction. But someone wants Edel out of the way, and it's up to West to find out who . . .Previously published under the title Close Ranks
A journalist is sent back to the English village of her youth, where an investigation dredges up a haunting past in this tense psychological thriller.Emily Blake grew up in a charming village in Hampshire, England, where everyone knew everyone and nobody locked their doors . . . until the night Emily's friend Alice disappeared. Soon after that tragic blow, Emily's family moved away. But now she's finally about to return-as a journalist investigating an eerily similar event.Looking into the recent disappearance of Becky Clarke, Emily tries to revisit Alice's case. But as she rekindles old acquaintances and rivalries, she discovers that not everyone welcomes her investigation. As she slowly unravels decades of lies and secrets, Emily is about to encounter a dangerous truth-one that may be much closer to home than she ever imagined.
In this thriller by the bestselling author of D for Dead, a woman is terrorised after returning to the town where she was almost murdered eighteen years ago.The darkest minds hide the deepest secrets... Lizzie Kent wasn't supposed to babysit the night she was murdered. She was covering for her best friend, Nell. Nell has lived with the guilt ever since. Eighteen years later Nell returns to the area, desperate to escape a bad relationship after inheriting her aunt's rundown guesthouse. But her return isn't welcomed by everyonein particular Sam Kent, who blames Nell for his sister's death. And after a few unsettling incidents, it becomes apparent that someone is trying to scare her. Is Sam responsible or has Nell's abusive ex-boyfriend managed to track her down? Or is someone else, with a more sinister agenda, responsible?Previously published as The Darkness Beneath.Deep Dark Secrets is an astonishing psychological thriller that will appeal to fans of authors like Clare Mackintosh, Cara Hunter, and Paula Hawkins.
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