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Josie treads gently, careful not to disturb the pile of perfect white bones laid out in the grass by her feet. Her voice is little more than a whisper. ';No! Not my sister' Detective Josie Quinn hasn't heard from her sister since Trinity stormed out of the house in the heat of an argument three weeks ago. So, when human remains are found at the remote hunting cabin where Trinity was last seen, Josie can only assume the worst. Gathering her team, Josie feels a surge of relief when the dental records match a different body that of a missing single mother from a neighboring town. But now Josie's is not the only broken family desperate for answers. Dusting the crime scene for prints, a name smudged into the side of a nearby car is the first in a trail of clues Trinity left for Josie. In need of a big story to save her journalism career, it seems Josie's sister was attempting to make contact with a dangerous serial killer known for creating sculptures with his victim's bones. And Trinity won't stop until she's found him, even if it means becoming his next masterpiece Josie is certain there's a critical clue in the ivory hair comb delivered to Trinity just days before she went missing. But as more bones surface, each set more likely to be Trinity's than the last, time is running out to find her alive. Can Josie's team trust her instincts in a case that is so deeply personal? Can she find her sister without putting other innocent lives in danger? An unputdownable crime thriller from an Amazon, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author that will have you sleeping with the light on. This gripping rollercoaster ride is perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni and Rachel Caine. Prepare to be totally hooked! Readers adore Find Her Alive: ';What the blinking frick!!!... what a blinding book! Gosh, what else is there to say! My heart is pumping so fast from the adrenaline it DID.NOT.STOP!!! Wow!! her writing has blown me away. I read it in about 3 hours as the book did not let go and I had to know how it ended.' Zooloo's Book Diary, 5 stars ';AMAZING Love this author. Love this series. Love this book I was on the edge of my seat.' Netgalley reviewer, 5 stars ';Addicted as soon as you read the first chapters, and with a lightning-fast pace and an abundance of action and plot twists you will find it very hard to stop reading a true rollercoaster ride really packs a punch

Two girls go missing. Only one will return.The couple that offers the highest amount will see their daughter again. The losing couple will not. Make no mistake. One child will die. When nine-year-old best friends Charlie and Amy disappear, two families are plunged into a living nightmare. A text message confirms the unthinkable; that the girls are the victims of a terrifying kidnapping. And when a second text message pits the two families against each other for the life of their children, the clock starts ticking for D.I. Kim Stone and the squad. Seemingly outwitted at every turn, as they uncover a trail of bodies, Stone realises that these ruthless killers might be the deadliest she has ever faced. And that their chances of bringing the girls home alive, are getting smaller by the hour Untangling a dark web of secrets from the families' past might hold the key to solving this case. But can Kim stay alive long enough to do so? Or will someone's child pay the ultimate price? The latest utterly addictive thriller from the No.1 bestseller Angela Marsons. Watch out for more from Detective Kim StoneA detective hiding dark secrets, Kim Stone will stop at nothing to protect the innocent. Silent Scream is the first book in the series. Read what reviewers are saying about Lost Girls';Love it, love it, love it! If I could give this more than 5 stars I would. Suffice to say this is a 5++++++++ star read once again for me. The author has done it again, produced a story which kept me reading, in one sitting, until I reached the end I would put this story alongside books from authors such as James Patterson. It has instantly gone to the top of my favourites list, as has the author.' Fiona's Book Reviews ';Lost Girls was yet another brilliant read Angela Marsons' books get better and better This is gripping and addictive reading, hard to put down a roller coaster ride with plenty of twists and turns.' Off the Shelf Book Reviews ';Angela Marsons is rapidly becoming one of my favourite authors ever. Ever since I read the AMAZING Silent Scream, I have been addicted to her slick and compelling narratives Compelling, addictive and frightening, Lost Girls is a book you can't afford to miss.' A Bookseller Blabbering ';For anyone new to Angela Marsons, where have you been? This is one author that stands out from the crowds a corker of a book. It will keep you hooked and anxious until the last page.' Bye the Crime ';Oh my days... I didn't know this series could get any better, but this is by far my favourite so far. This book will certainly be in my top ten books of 2015 This was an absolutely brilliant read Angela, I don't know how you do it, but by God please keep doing it

'I tried to talk to you today but you snubbed me and walked away. It wasn't wise to give me the brush-off, Gemma. I can be a truly good friend but I also make the perfect enemy.'Sasha's eighteen-year-old daughter Gemma was all she had in the world. Sasha fell pregnant with Gemma when she was still at school, and the two are as close as sisters. So when Gemma's burned and broken body is found, Sasha's world ends. What kind of person would want her beautiful daughter dead?Leading the case is Detective Natalie Ward, scarred by her own recent tragedy. When she finds a note in Gemma's diary from 'a secret admirer', she moves quickly, determined to un-mask them. But interviews with Gemma's devastated ex-boyfriend, and her charismatic teacher, who has been seen embracing his student far away from the classroom, don't give Natalie the answers she'd hoped for…And then the case takes a devastating, personal twist. CCTV footage reveals Natalie's estranged husband David followed Gemma home every evening the week before she died.Natalie is forced to put personal feelings aside and follow procedure, even though she can't believe David could be guilty. But when Gemma's housemate is found murdered, Natalie thinks the killer could still be at large. Is she right to trust her instincts about David and can she discover the truth before another precious life is taken?Grippingly fast and nail-bitingly tense, The Secret Admirer will have you flying through the pages long into the night. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel Abbott and Karin Slaughter. Readers are totally gripped by The Secret Admirer:'This is a true nail biter. Had me constantly reading to find out what was going to happen. I was hooked from the first page. It only took me a few hours to finish this. I couldn't put it down.' Goodreads Reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'This is easily a 5 star read for me and I eagerly await the 7th in the series. Keep writing Carol. My reading addiction and love of your books needs constant refuelling!' Goodreads Reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'This was a fabulous, fast paced crime thriller, just as I would expect from this author. It's captivating and emotional with plenty of secrets, lies and mistrust mixed with heart-breaking and tender moments. It will keep your eyes glued to the page for fear of missing the smallest detail and you will keep turning the pages until you find out who the killer is!… Fab, fab, fab!!' Stardust Book Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿'There are lots of twists and turns and shocks you don't expect. You are really kept guessing the whole way through the book…This book left me the same way books 1-4 did, very satisfied having read an incredible crime novel and being engrossed with a fantastic detective team.' Pink and Dizzy, ¿¿¿¿¿

Mageborn, a captivating novel by Jessica Thorne, was published in 2020 by Bookouture. This book, which falls under the fantasy genre, takes readers on an enchanting journey. Thorne's storytelling is compelling and her characters are well developed, making the book a must-read. The author's vivid descriptions and imaginative world-building make it easy for readers to get lost in the pages of this book. Mageborn is a testament to Thorne's prowess as a writer and is a shining example of what the fantasy genre has to offer. Published by Bookouture, this book is a testament to their commitment to bringing quality literature to readers everywhere.

';I just couldn't put this one down. I loved every page and I went through an entire box of tissues before I was done. You will keep turning the pages until the very end because you just won't be able to put it down at all.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars An utterly heartbreaking tale of two young girls, worlds apart, who are thrown together when they have lost everything. Fans of Wives of War, Before We Were Yours and Diney Costeloe will absolutely love this poignant and moving World War Two novel. England, 1937: After a devastating childhood at Blakely Hall Orphanage, fifteen-year-old Sandra is released. She finds work as a housemaid, finally able to put her past behind her. But the start of World War Two throws the country into turmoil, and her brother Alf is sent away to fight, leaving her completely alone. Germany, 1939: Eleven-year-old Frieda is about to board a ship bound for England with her brother, Kurt. Life at home is perilous, with synagogues set alight and innocent lives lost to the Nazis. They have no choice but to flee, with only their identity cards and a small suitcase. But at the last moment, as Frieda stands on the deck crammed with frightened children, she spots her brother jumping off, back to land. England, 1943: Joining the Land Army, Sandra is sent to a farm in the remote countryside where she meets evacuee Frieda. The girls are grappling with their own tragedies Sandra fretting over whether Alf, flying a bomber in the heavens, will see tomorrow, and Frieda distraught that Kurt abandoned her, uncertain whether he is alive. Sandra and Frieda form a friendship that sees them through the darkest of days, but in times of war heartbreak is always just around the corner. Will the girls ever be reunited with their loved ones? And will the relationships they have fostered amidst the terror of war survive? Readers are losing their hearts to The Outcast Girls:';Wow. I was totally gone from Chapter 1 The story of Sandra and Freida is one I will not forget for a long time. Written with so much love! While this is my first book by this author it won't be my last!' Goodreads Reviewer ';I can honestly say I loved it Can highly recommend it.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ';Almost impossible to put down I unquestionably loved this book.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ';I didn't want to put it down!... A beautifully written story that pulls at your heart strings. Another 5 star read from Shirley Dickson!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ';Wonderful I loved every page. A heartwarming story of love and sorrow and an endearing friendship.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ';Rips at your heartstrings

Ireland, 1924. For thirteen-year-old Nora Doyle every day is a fight for survival in Ballybun, the rural Irish village she calls home. Each night, as she feels the cold wind blowing through the cracks of her family's cramped cottage, Nora longs to escape the poverty surrounding her, and find her place in the world. When she meets Edward, from the grand house that looms over her tiny village, she feels an unlikely kinship that is impossible to explain, and as she grows from an impulsive child into a beautiful woman, Nora spends every moment she can with him. But Edward holds the key to a devastating truth about Nora's own family that will change her life forever, leading Nora away from the village, to the bright, dazzling lights of Dublin, and the charming baker Joe Lynch. But sorrow is never far away for an Irish village girl, and when tragedy strikes, Nora must return to Ballybun and face up to the truth that drove her away. But back amongst the familiar sights and smells of her childhood, Nora feels herself drawn once more to her old life, and love, and she faces an impossible choice. Can she deny her roots, or will she always be the girl from Paradise Alley? A heart-wrenching story of love, loss and the power of friendship during unimaginable hardship. This book is perfect for fans of Orphan Train and Diney Costeloe's The Girl with No Name. What readers are saying about Sandy Taylor:';Oh my word what a fabulous book I just loved every page of it. This book drew me right in and I was glued to it right up to the final page A massive 5 stars from me.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';Wow right from the start I was hooked to the pages brilliant full of joy and also heartbreak my heart was being wrenched out an absolutely gorgeous story full of highs and lows I couldn't put this book down.' Katie's Book Cave, 5 stars ';Wow!! What a heartbreaking story I ever read! I absolutely loved that book sooooo much I definitely will read more books from this author amazing!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 star ';Oh WOW What a beautiful heart-warming story this is drew me in and I loved it from the very first page. I couldn't get enough I was reading this until 1am.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ';I fell in love fabulous an enthralling read that I didn't want to put down. I was so wrapped up heart-warming and beautifully written will have you hooked until the very last page