Even sleepy, picturesque coastal towns have their secrets.Welcome to Solva, where a burned-out car, a corpse, and a hauntingly precise execution greets a morning walker.DCI Evan Warlow faces a case steeped in fear and the worst of modern crimes.As clues lead him down twisting trails, Warlow must confront not only the killer’s identity but also the lingering echoes of a community’s darkest sins and the intersection of power, revenge, and justice.Edge of the seat crime fiction. One Less Snake is the twisty 16th novel from bestselling crime author, Rhys Dylan. Perfect for fans of JD Kirk, Simon McCleave, and Peter RobinsonWHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT Rhys Dylan’s INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING DCI Warlow SERIES:"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A tightly written story, by someone who knows how to write a chilling tale.” Amazon Review, THE ENGINE HOUSE“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Would give this book a ten if I could absolutely love it and what a great team they are making." Amazon Review, CAUTION DEATH AT WORK"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Love the writing, very compelling, captivating and comfortable to read. Thanks again for a brilliant book." Amazon Review, ICE COLD MALICE"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow, that was some read. Again, read in one sitting as the author has the uncanny knack of getting into your head and you thinking, just one more chapter then I'll go and do the housework!" AMZ Review, SUFFER THE DEAD⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Based in Wales this, a beautifully written police book with many twists and turns, but with great credibility. Certainly the best I've read for many a month, so roll on the next one.” AMZ Review, GRAVELY CONCERNED"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Justifiably the best around. Do yourself a favour and read this series.” AMZ Review, A MARK OF IMPERFECTION⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Great book, great series. From first to last an excellent series, especially the enjoyable side comments., likeable characters, and absorbing plots. More! More!" AMZ Review LINES OF INQUIRY"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I cannot believe I have finished (for the time until book 15 is released.) I have read this series back to back, finishing one then downloading the next. Such fabulous story telling with wonderful characters that you so easily relate to. AMZ Review DRAGON’S BREATH"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Evan Warlow and his team are one of my favourites and I could find no fault at all with this book." AMZ Review, THE LAST THROW Read more

The Bestselling New York Times and USA TODAY Mystery and Thriller Series with 2.5+ Million Downloads, 70,000+ Amazon and Goodreads Ratings "A Smash hit & runaway bestseller from one of the best new authors in crime fiction!"Click [Read for Free] in Kindle Unlimited or [Audiobook] to listen & workout for free!THE TANGLED WEB WE WEAVE - #1 new releaseSILENCED GIRLS + THE WINTER GIRLS + THE HIDDEN GIRL + MISSING ANGELBestsellers & Bookclub beach read favorites!He's the perfect boyfriend... with the perfect lies... and the perfect killer.It had been so long since she had someone in her life. She thought he was amazing - the perfect guy and the perfect date. His calculated game of seduction and deception worked flawlessly.Dating is deadly when your name is next on the list...He lured her into his death trap, then he quietly slid out the door and disappeared yet again without a trace.What clues are hidden in a picture-perfect murder?Complex obscure clues woven into intricate crime scenes challenge Mac McRyan, all while a warped mind taunts him and stalks another innocent soul. As time relentlessly ticks down, Mac is forced to fight not only his own instincts but a deceptively treacherous killer in his most mind-bending and dangerous case yet.An absolutely gripping and totally unputdownable crime thriller from a NY Times & USA Today bestselling author. Be warned this book will keep you up all night! Perfect for fans of Sandford, James Patterson or Rachel Caine.FBI AGENT TORI HUNTER MYSTERY SERIESSILENCED GIRLS: Best beach books 2022THE WINTER GIRLS: #1 BestsellerTHE HIDDEN GIRL: Bookclub favoriteMISSING ANGEL: New release BOX SET BOOKS 1-3DETECTIVE MAC MCRYAN MYSTERY, THRILLER, SUSPENSE & CRIME SERIESSuper bargain tip: Click Audiobook & get a 3 book boxset free (or 1 Audible credit)FIRST CASE: Murder AlleyTHE ST. PAUL CONSPIRACY - USA TODAY BestsellerDEADLY STILLWATER - FREE on Amazon KindleELECTING TO MURDERFATALLY BOUND - USA TODAY Best SellerBLOOD SILENCE - USA TODAY Best SellerNEXT GIRL ON THE LISTFIREBALLTHE TANGLED WEB WE WEAVE - New ReleaseSTAKEOUT: Short StoryBOXSETS - 3 books for the price of 2FIRST DEADLY CONSPIRACY Books 1-3 NY Times & USA TODAY Best SellerMYSTERIES THRILLERS AND KILLERS Books 4-6 Boxset[+ Follow] me on Amazon & never miss a new release again + join the list at www.RogerStelljes.com to get STAKEOUT free.What readers are saying about the McRyan Series:“LOVE, LOVE LOVE this book and series! Couldn't put it down! Everything else I had to do just sat until I finished this book. Compelling, thrilling and FANTASTICAL good mystery - more please!”“WOW! JUST WOW!! …I really enjoyed all the CRAZY twists and turns this book had to offer.”“Absolutely FANTASTIC AND BRILLIANT! This book takes the reader on one wild ride, with the suspense not letting up until the very nail-biting end. Mac is one part Lucas Davenport and one part Mitch Rapp - and it just does not get any better than that!”“Addicting, entertaining, EDGE OF YOUR SEAT thrill ride that keeps you begging for more! Keeps you up all night reading! GREAT STORY with all the elements of an amazing mystery.”“Roger Stelljes is exceptional. His plots twists and turns keep you GLUED to every single page! Minnesota has produced two mystery writers of extreme talent, Vince Flynn and Roger Stelljes. Keep 'em coming Roger!”“This book GRABBED me from the first page andI DEVOURED it until the final twist that I never saw coming! Another Mac McRyan excellent read!!!“A MIND-BLOWING thriller that drew me right in with a twisty plot that kept me guessing until the end. LOVED IT soooo much!!!” Read more

Five gripping mysteries. Two unforgettable detectives. One hauntingly beautiful corner of Wales. Find out why readers can't put these books down.Ex-policewoman Fabia Havard is trying to rebuild her life in the quiet Welsh town of Pontygwyn after a career-ending scandal. But when murder rocks her community, she’s drawn back into investigation — and into the orbit of her former colleague, Detective Chief Inspector Matt Lambert.From the body of a teenage girl found beneath an ancient bridge to a ruthless killing among the wealthy elite, Havard and Lambert must uncover secrets that the stunning Welsh valleys would rather keep buried. Together, they battle small-town politics, personal betrayals, and dangerous criminals — all while confronting the tension that still simmers between them.Fans of Joy Ellis, Faith Martin, and LJ Ross will fall in love with the evocative setting, twisting plots, and complex characters of The Havard and Lambert Mysteries.This box set includes:Murder in the Valleys — A brutal death beneath a centuries-old bridge leads Fabia back to the police world she thought she had left behind.Murder at the Old Abbey — A hidden past and a deadly secret collide among the ruins of an ancient abbey.Murder by the River Usk — A body in the river, a community in shock, and a killer closer to home than anyone suspects.Murder in a Welsh Town — Tensions run high when a beloved local figure is found dead — and everyone has something to hide.Murder of a Gentleman — A seemingly genteel gathering spirals into betrayal, lies, and a shocking murder.Meet the Detectives:Fabia Havard: Once a high-flying police superintendent, Fabia left the force under a cloud of suspicion. Now working as an illustrator, she can't help but be drawn into the dark currents swirling beneath her picturesque Welsh hometown. Sharp-witted, fiercely independent, and haunted by the past, Fabia refuses to turn a blind eye when justice is at stake.Matt Lambert: Detective Chief Inspector Matt Lambert knows how to play by the rules — and when to break them. Dedicated, brooding, and burdened by old griefs, Matt is not sure he can trust Fabia again. But when bodies begin to fall, he’ll need all the help he can get — even if it means reopening old wounds.What readers are saying — over 10,000 five-star reviews!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Fabulous reading. Couldn’t put this book down. Great storytelling and very captive too." — Little Lou⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "This was a long book, filled with a Cold Case of Murder. I love all the characters involved with the books!" — Elva in Shropshire⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "A terrific 'whodunnit' — really well written and compelling reading." — Bookman⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Another excellent story from Pippa McCathie. I am working my way through her books. Highly recommend!" — Jane Wilson-Hall⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "An excellent writer of 'cosy crime stories'. Carefully plotted, swift-moving and easy to follow." — Amazon UK reviewerLove gripping British mysteries with atmosphere, intrigue, and heart? Download The Havard and Lambert Mysteries box set today and dive into five riveting tales of murder, secrets, and redemption Read more

Meet Detective Hedley Sharpe in this brilliant new British crime series full of stunning twists.Before you embark on a journey of revenge, you should dig two graves . . .Day 1. Chloe Todd believes her baby daughter is sleeping peacefully in her pram in the back garden. She lifts away the blanket to check on her — and gasps in shock.Chloe’s neighbour calls the police. But all is not as it seems . . .Day 2. Superintendent Hedley Sharpe is called to the city centre. A body is discovered in a cellar beneath an empty shop. A single shot to the head. The victim has been dead at least a year.Day 3. A second body is found in the cellar next door. Again a single bullet wound in the head. But this time the body is fresh.Hedley Sharpe doesn’t believe in coincidences. The two murders must be linked. Then he uncovers a connection to housewife Chloe Todd — and the case takes an extraordinary twist.Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel McLean, Joy Ellis, J.D. Kirk, Rachel Abbott, Elly Griffiths or J.M. Dalgliesh.READERS LOVE DIG TWO GRAVES:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Weaves an intricate plot of suspense and intrigue . . . A must-read.’ Iwona P.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘So full of action and extraordinary twists . . . Loved it.’ Booklover Bev⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Packed with shocks and surprises.’ Carol S.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A riveting thriller that will leave you on the edge of your seat from the first page to the last . . . A tour de force of the crime genre.’ Chantelle B.⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Loved this . . . Captured me from the start.’ Kelsey S.⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A great start for a new character. I loved this book.’ Nicole C.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A clever, excellent, engrossing police procedural. Can’t wait for the next one.’ Misfits FarmTHE DETECTIVESuperintendent Hedley Sharpe is a long-serving detective working for Manchester’s Major Crime Division. He is something of a rough diamond, but has an excellent clear-up rate. A widower, Hedley lives a lonely life, existing on fast-food takeaways. His wife Emily was murdered some years previously. Her killer was never caught. Read more

How do you find a missing girl who doesn’t exist?Born to the secretive, prepper enclave on the other side of Red Sky Hill, Adah Lee has no birth certificate, no social security number, no school records. To the outside world, she simply doesn’t exist. So when she’s kidnapped on her 17th birthday, it might just be the perfect crime.Only this girl means something to someone dangerous.When an old adversary reaches out to Detective Jake Cashen for help in finding the girl, he knows the odds are stacked against him. Adah’s community doesn’t trust him. No one wants him there.But Detective Cashen is her only chance at justice…or revenge.The investigation leads him down a treacherous path, forcing him to trust a woman he knows he shouldn’t. Those closest to him question his instincts, including the Sheriff. If Jake’s wrong, it could cost him his badge and let a predator roam free to strike again.The Whisper Girl is the engrossing eighth book in the Detective Jake Cashen thriller series. A former police detective, author Declan James brings you authentic crime fiction that will keep you on the edge of your seat with twists you'll never see coming. Perfect for fans of Connelly, Box, Dugoni and Baldacci. Read more

‘Wow this book blew my mind!... Utterly fantastic, I loved it, this is your worst nightmare come true! An explosive start to a new series. This book was scary, dark and twisted and kept me hanging on the edge of my seat unable to put it down. A huge 5 stars for this.’ Bonnie’s Book Talk, 5 starsWhen Isabelle Coleman, a blonde, beautiful young girl goes missing, everyone from the small town of Denton joins the search. They can find no trace of the town’s darling, but Detective Josie Quinn finds another girl they didn’t even know was missing. Mute and unresponsive, it’s clear this mysterious girl has been damaged beyond repair. All Josie can get from her is the name of a third girl and a flash of a neon tongue piercing that matches Isabelle’s.The race is on to find Isabelle alive, and Josie fears there may be other girls in terrible danger. When the trail leads her to a cold case labelled a hoax by authorities, Josie begins to wonder is there anyone left she can trust?Someone in this close-knit town is committing unspeakable crimes. Can Josie catch the killer before another victim loses their life?Utterly gripping crime for readers who adored Angela Marsons, Helen Fields and Robert Dugoni. You will be sleeping with the lights on once you discover the first in this unputdownable new crime thriller series. What readers are saying about USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestseller, Vanishing Girls:‘Brilliant just absolutely brilliant!! From the minute you turn the first page you're hooked!! Such twists and turns that keep on coming right to the last page!!! Definitely a must read!!’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars‘Anyone who knows me gets that I really like a strong, female, kickass main character and that’s exactly what I got in Josie Quinn… The plot motors along at breakneck speed often leaving me holding my breath. I’ll be waiting impatiently for the next instalment.’ Angela Marsons, no. 1 bestselling author of Silent Scream‘5 BIG Stars!!!!... This book is brilliantly paced… had me from the very first page and I could not put this book down.’ Open Book Post, 5 stars‘Superb!! would give more than 5 stars if I could!... An action-packed, rollercoaster of a read that is thoroughly enjoyable and one you just can't put down!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars‘An adrenaline pumping action thriller! It gripped me from page one and didn’t let up for… hard hitting, full of suspense and literally had me holding my breath… The twist in the book was fantastic… This book left me wanting more’ Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars‘I loved this book. The plot, the main protagonist, the setting, everything… This book is brilliant. The story had me hooked from the start and kept me engrossed throughout.’ Nigel Adams Book Worm, 5 stars‘Outstanding debut!… I didn’t want it to finish. I was gripped from page one and followed the protagonist Josie Quinn through every twist and turn of the story.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars‘It keeps you gripped page by page. It is a riveting read, I completed it in 3 days, totally absorbed.... I can't wait for the next one in the series.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars‘Wow what a start to a new series. From the opening page the author sucks you in to the story and as the book progresses the twist and shocking revelations keep you on the edge of your seat.’ Cindy’s Book Reviews‘This book started with a bang! and kept me reading into the night… I was captivated from the first chapter and could NOT put it down.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

When Annie Taylor witnesses a local GP being gunned down and killed outside his surgery in Dolgellau, she calls her best friend, retired detective Frank Marshal, to help her investigate.At first, it seems that the murder might be related to a vengeful family member of a patient who had died. However, when there are two more shootings, Frank and Annie struggle to find any link between the victims. Their investigation uncovers the dark past of the victims when they were teenagers that has remained buried for twenty years.Can Frank and Annie track down the killer before they take their revenge on their next victim?'Deadly Care' is the third book in the Frank Marshal Crime Thriller series from multi-million bestselling author Simon McCleave. If you like dark thrillers, psychologically complex characters and shocking twists, then you’ll love Simon McCleave’s pulse-pounding novel. Perfect for fans of LJ Ross, JM Dalgleish, Rachel McLean and JD Kirk. Read more

Living and working in Snowdonia was always retired detective Frank Marshal’s dream. Until a phone call asking for his help turns it into his worst nightmare.Retired detective Frank Marshal lives in a remote part of Snowdonia with his wife Rachel who is suffering from dementia. Working as a park ranger, Frank gets a phone call from close friend Annie, a retired judge. Her sister Meg has gone missing from a local caravan park and she needs his help to find her.As Frank and Annie start to unravel the dark secrets of Meg’s life, it seems at first that her disappearance might be linked to her nephew and a drug deal gone wrong. In a shocking twist, their investigation leads them to a series of murders in North Wales from the 1990s and a possible miscarriage of justice.Can Frank and Annie uncover the sinister truth so they find her sister in time to save her? Or will a brutal serial killer add Meg to his list of victims?Marshal of Snowdonia is the first book in the Frank Marshal Crime Thriller series from multi-million bestselling author Simon McCleave. If you like dark thrillers, psychologically complex characters and shocking twits, then you’ll love Simon McCleave’s pulse-pounding new novel. Perfect for fans of LJ Ross, JM Dalgleish, Rachel McLean and JD Kirk. “A great read.” BISHOP’S STORTFORD INDEPENDENT “…a superbly rich and imaginatively plotted novel full of layers which are slowly revealed, a read crafted in a way that makes for storytelling of the highest quality” – AMW Book Reviews“This was a really great read. Not only do we have a new hero, but he’s an ex-cop, older and a park ranger … Highly recommended.” - Book n Banter “Marshal of Snowdonia is an addictive and thrilling read and I look forward to the next book in the series.” - Book Literati “Simon McCleave has created such a wonderfully authentic personality that I was more than happy to spend time in his company… A proper pulse pumping, dark and twisty thriller, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.” Jen Med’s Book Reviews “I loved this book… If this is the first in a series, then sign me up because I read this book over two days. I really couldn’t put it down. It has a great plot and a lovely cast of characters.” – Jude Fire “A solid police procedural with a great sense of locale and the everyday life of the rural community. This may well be an opener for another successful series” CRIME TIME FM“Wow! Love this. Frank is already like an old friend… A brilliant, highly entertaining read I more than loved and very much look forward to more in the series. A big 5*” - Nicki’s Book Blog Read more

A body in the hills. A missing man. An unreliable witness.When a drone uncovers a dead cyclist in the West Wales countryside, DCI Evan Warlow is pulled into a case where the clues are scarce, the suspects slippery, and the motive buried deep beneath layers of power and deceit. From a silent hospital ward to a shadowy woodland path, this is a mystery that exposes more than murder—it unravels a community.Gripping, atmospheric, and disturbingly relevant.Edge of the seat crime fiction. One Less Snake is the twisty 16th novel from bestselling crime author, Rhys Dylan. Perfect for fans of JD Kirk, Simon McCleave, and Peter RobinsonWHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT Rhys Dylan’s INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING DCI Warlow SERIES:"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A tightly written story, by someone who knows how to write a chilling tale.” Amazon Review, THE ENGINE HOUSE“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Would give this book a ten if I could absolutely love it and what a great team they are making." Amazon Review, CAUTION DEATH AT WORK"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Love the writing, very compelling, captivating and comfortable to read. Thanks again for a brilliant book." Amazon Review, ICE COLD MALICE"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow, that was some read. Again, read in one sitting as the author has the uncanny knack of getting into your head and you thinking, just one more chapter then I'll go and do the housework!" AMZ Review, SUFFER THE DEAD⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Based in Wales this, a beautifully written police book with many twists and turns, but with great credibility. Certainly the best I've read for many a month, so roll on the next one.” AMZ Review, GRAVELY CONCERNED"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Justifiably the best around. Do yourself a favour and read this series.” AMZ Review, A MARK OF IMPERFECTION⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Great book, great series. From first to last an excellent series, especially the enjoyable side comments., likeable characters, and absorbing plots. More! More!" AMZ Review LINES OF INQUIRY"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I cannot believe I have finished (for the time until book 15 is released.) I have read this series back to back, finishing one then downloading the next. Such fabulous story telling with wonderful characters that you so easily relate to. AMZ Review DRAGON’S BREATH"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. Evan Warlow and his team are one of my favourites and I could find no fault at all with this book." AMZ Review, THE LAST THROW Read more

DISCOVER THE GRIPPING #1 BESTSELLER IN THIS AMAZON CHART-TOPPING SERIES.You can bury the bodies, but you can’t hide the truth.When a landslide on the windswept Pembrokeshire coast uncovers the skeletal remains of two bodies, ex-DCI Evan Warlow’s quiet-one man and his dog-retirement is shattered.Eight years ago, these missing persons were his case. Now, they’re murder victims. Brought back to solve the case that haunts him, Warlow must unravel the dark secrets hidden beneath the picturesque scenery to expose the horror lurking beneath.But as the body count rises, Warlow wonders if he still has the instincts—and the stomach—to confront a ruthless killer once more.Can he uncover the sinister truth lurking beneath the idyllic landscape before the death toll rises further? Or has his sharp edge dulled with time?Old crimes. New secrets. And a killer still on the loose.The Engine House is the gripping debut crime thriller set in the heart of wild Wales from author Rhys Dylan. A # 1 Amazon bestseller in three countries.Perfect for fans of JD Kirk. JM Dalgliesh, Peter Robinson and Simon McCleave.What people are saying about Rhys Dylan:“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved the characters, the setting and the story.” Amazon Review, THE ENGINE HOUSE“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A very tightly written story, by someone who knows how to write a chilling tale.” Amazon Review, THE ENGINE HOUSE"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great procedural, biting humour, odd characters. Dylan puts a lot of “best-selling” authors to shame.” BBub review, THE ENGINE HOUSE“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A great read, very suspenseful and, although I had my suspicions, kept me guessing to the reveal." Amazon Review. THE ENGINE HOUSE Read more

‘Wow, what a book!! I don't think I drew a full breath for the entire time I was reading… I took it everywhere I went… I needed to read it at every opportunity!… Unbelievably twisty… I loved every word of it!’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Jo pulled together the victims’ pictures. In all cases their arms were askew, in a way that looked like—what? It was like they were freeze-framed in the middle of some action. It was like they were dancing.When loving wife Jeanine Hammond is found dead in a small leafy town in Massachusetts, newly promoted Detective Jo Fournier is shocked to her core. Why leave her body posed like a ballerina? Why steal her wedding band and nothing else? Hungry for answers, Jo questions Jeanine’s husband, but the heart-breaking pain written on his face threatens to tear open Jo’s old wounds. It’s the same pain she felt when her boyfriend was cruelly shot dead by a gang in their hometown of New Orleans. She couldn’t get justice for him, but she’s determined to get justice for Jeanine’s devastated family.But before Jo can get answers, another woman is found, wedding ring stolen, body posed in the same ritualistic way.Digging through old files, Jo makes a terrifying link to a series of cold cases. She knows a serial killer is on the loose, but nobody will listen to the truth – not her bosses, nor the FBI. Still, Jo won’t let her superiors keep her from stopping the murderer in his tracks, even if it means the end of her career.Just as she is beginning to lose hope, she finds messages on the victims’ computers that feel like the crucial missing link. But she knows the murderer is moments away from selecting his next victim. Will she be able to take down the most twisted killer of her career before another innocent life is lost?An absolutely unputdownable and brilliant new crime thriller series that fans of Robert Dugoni, Lisa Regan and Melinda Leigh will devour in one sitting.Discover more Detective Jo Fournier thrillers. Each book can be read as a standalone:The Dancing GirlsTaken to the GraveHer Daughter’s CryRead what everyone is saying about The Dancing Girls:‘Loved it, loved it, loved it!!... If I could give it 6 stars I would! In this current climate of ‘twists you will never see coming’ – believe me... you will never see this coming!... Cannot wait for the next book!... Best book I have read for some time.’ NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Holy Freaking Hell when is the next book out?! From start to finish this book is just WOW!… Keeps you on the edge of your seat… full of twists and turns… Talk about mind-blowing… Want to shout about it from the rooftops… I cannot recommend this book enough.’ Baker’s Not So Secret Blog ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I was just blown away by its climax, wandering around going OMG… Found it totally gripping… impossible to put down.’ Muse Books ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Wow, Wow, Wow… the most exciting new author I have read for a long time… Extremely addictive and left me wanting more. This book has everything… and a huge unexpected twist you will not see coming. I can't emphasise enough how much enjoyment I got from reading this… Well-deserved 5 stars – Wow.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Wow squared!... A gem of a book and a truly wonderful start of a new series… Left me with an OMG feeling… A brilliant read and I want more. 5 stars.’ B for Bookreview ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

READ THE FIRST BOOK IN THE #1 AMAZON BEST SELLING CRIME MYSTERY SERIES. A dead cop. A damaged detective. A copycat killer on the loose.When the chief suspect in the notorious Peek-a-boo cop killer case blew himself up, almost taking lead investigator DCI Duncan Bone with him, the psychologically damaged detective thought his days on the force were over. But when another PC is abducted and murdered in the same deranged Peek-a-boo fashion, Bone is persuaded to return to lead the new investigation. But as Bone and his team hunt a copycat killer, and with time running out before yet another cop is slain, Bone’s terrifying past returns to tear open old wounds and push him to very edge of the abyss.Can DCI Bone end the killing before the killing ends him?Set among the dramatic hills and glens of Scotland's Campsie Fells, Dark is the Grave is the first in a series of edge-of-your-seat crime thrillers that will keep you guessing right up to the nail-biting, heart-stopping climax.Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, J.D. Kirk, Val McDermid and Stuart MacBride. Also available in Kindle Unlimited.What readers are saying about Dark is the Grave:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"A brilliantly written thriller set in beautiful Scotland. A great read very highly recommended."⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I have found my new favourite author. If you are going to read this then make sure you have time to finish it in one go as you will not want to put it down before you know how it ends."⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"This book is fantastic! It grips you from the first page to the last. A go-to for crime fiction lovers. Can't wait for the next one!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I think we have another great author to add to the ever growing Scottish crime fiction author top table list. Roll on book two."⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Fast moving, strong storyline with great interaction and banter between the police characters. Realistic and gritty, but with humour throughout. I’ll most definitely be back for the next one. Loved it!"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"A brilliant brilliant book. I love all the characters and would definitely recommend to other avid crime readers like me."⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"An incredible police thriller, with all the elements that make these kinds of books fabulous reading. A damaged detective, a case that pushes all his buttons and more mind games than you can poke a stick at. Fabulous read, I can't wait to read the next book in the series!" Read more

When retired detective Frank Marshal believes that a local man’s suicide is suspicious, he and his friend Annie investigate, only to unearth a dark web of conspiracy, government cover-ups and betrayal.Frank Marshal lives in a remote part of Snowdonia / Eryi with his wife Rachel who is suffering from dementia. When Frank finds a local man who has taken his own life, he is convinced that his death is more than suspicious, despite the misgivings of local police who believe there is nothing more to the man’s death.With the help of his best friend Annie, a retired Crown Court Judge, they discover the man, a local teacher, had been suspended from work over allegations of inappropriate behaviour. Is this the key to his death? However, when Frank and Annie unearth a class legal action of ex-British soldiers who are still suffering from Gulf War syndrome, it seems that the man’s death might be a result of this instead. Can Frank and Annie uncover the sinister truth behind the murder? Or will a brutal killer strike again to hide their tracks?Marshal of Snowdonia is the second book in the Frank Marshal Crime Thriller series from multi-million bestselling author Simon McCleave. If you like dark thrillers, psychologically complex characters and shocking twists, then you’ll love Simon McCleave’s pulse-pounding novel. Perfect for fans of LJ Ross, JM Dalgleish, Rachel McLean and JD Kirk. Read more

Dive into the #1 best-selling mystery series readers are comparing to Connelly, Patterson, and Baldacci.How do you catch a killer who's already behind bars?Thomas Austin was once a star NYPD detective, known for locking up a psychopathic serial killer: The Holiday Baby Butcher. Now retired in a small beach town, Austin runs a little café, trying to overcome the loss of his wife, a district attorney who was gunned down only one year ago.But when a mysterious bag of bones appears on a nearby beach, Austin is dragged back into law enforcement for one last job. The Holiday Baby Butcher is behind bars, so it has to be a copycat. But with each new clue, the killer seems closer and closer to the real thing.Now Austin must overcome the darkness of his past to chase a killer as twisted as any America has ever seen. And when Austin finally learns the truth, it's a twist so shocking it shakes him to his core, and threatens his life.The Bones of Point No Point is the mesmerizing debut crime thriller from D.D. Black, perfect for fans of James Patterson, Lisa Regan, Michael Connelly, and David Baldacci."⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Pacific Northwest setting, characters I actually liked, and a twist so deranged I had to start the book over from the beginning the second I finished.""⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A serial killer as sick as any I've seen. Highly recommended.""⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great mystery! I loved the Pacific Northwest setting, loved the occasional bits of humor mixed in with this chilling story of a retired detective pulled back into the fray for one more job. I only hope Austin can find love again."Series List (can be read in any order):Book 1: The Bones at Point No PointBook 2: The Shadows of Pike PlaceBook 3: The Fallen of Foulweather BluffBook 4: The Horror at Murden CoveBook 5: The Terror in the Emerald CityBook 6: The Drowning at Dyes InletBook 7: The Nightmare at Manhattan BeachBook 8: The Silence at Mystery BayBook 9: The Darkness at Deception PassBook 10: The Vanishing at Opal CreekBook 11: The Secrets of Second Beach (Available for pre-order) Read more

This dark secret could finally break her…Detective Inspector Fenella Sallow is obsessive about her work and driven by her own demons. When the body of a retired artist is discovered atop the blackened embers of the town bonfire, the community is rocked to the core.It falls to DI Fenella Sallow and her team to find out how she came to be there. In her fifties, the veteran detective inspector thought she had seen it all. But behind the curtained windows and closed doors of the idyllic Cumbria coastal setting lurks pure evil.Fenella must confront her dark past. Haunted by the unsolved case of a missing girl, she knows it is a race against time. Can she stop this death from slipping through her fingers, too?Before long, it becomes disturbingly clear that the killer is playing a twisted game and will do anything to conceal the terrible truth of what happened on the beach on Bonfire Night.Set against the backdrop of beautiful coastal Cumbria, an ancient land of legend, folklore and myth, these detective books are page-turning crime thrillers that will keep you hooked until the very end.If you like detective mysteries with psychologically complex characters and shocking twists, then you’ll love this English police procedural. Perfect for fans of J M Dalgliesh, Ann Cleeves, Ryhs Dylan and TG Reid.Also available in Kindle Unlimited.What readers are saying:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Love this series keep em coming."⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I've read the two chapters they give you as a sample. It's great."⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I'm reading the first book love it"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Just started reading this it's got my attention so good."⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Loved the first now onto second and just as gripping."⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I’m on book two and really enjoying it."⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Love reading these can't put them down…"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Love this series keep em coming."⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I'm hooked on this series."⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"The most 'unputdownable' series I've read in years!"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"This is the best British crime series I have read in a long time." Read more

'I was mind blown... I ended up finishing the book at 2:30am on a workday - need I say more?!' Reader review, 5 stars 'Whoa baby, this was a WILD ride! A brilliant page turner' Reader review, 5 stars Some couples would kill for a weekend away...It was supposed to be a fun trip. Three couples, friends since high school, arrive at a remote mountain retreat ready to unwind and catch up. When an innocent remark of swapping partners is made, they laugh it off as a joke. But after a few glasses of wine, it doesn't sound like such a bad idea. With the lights off, it's not really cheating when you don't know who you're with, right? As the lights flicker back on, what started out as a night of fun quickly descends into horror when one of the husbands is discovered dead. Suspicion grows between the friends, but no one is willing to come forward and confess what they know. With no phone service and the car keys missing, they're now stranded on the mountain with no way down. And the killer is just getting started... An absolutely unputdownable and fast-paced crime thriller that will keep you guessing with each new page, never knowing what to expect next. Fans of Clare Mackintosh, Sarah Pearse and Lucy Foley will enjoy this gripping locked-room thriller from Jack Heath set in the Australian bush.*First published as Kill Your Husbands, an Audible Original title*Authors and readers are GRIPPED by The Wife Swap:'AMAZING... you need to read this book asap! Put down your current read, pick this one up! You won't be disappointed!!' Reader review, 5 stars 'A twisted and devious ride... I loved it!' Hayley Scrivenor, author of Dirt Town'Could. Not. Stop. Reading. An absolutely brilliant, well-crafted, sophisticated tale of intrigue, lust, betrayal, and sheer creepiness... Warning: don't read before bed or you will be up late wondering 'what the hell happened'? and 'who the hell did it'?' Reader review, 5 stars'A deviously clever locked-room mystery that had me nailed to the page till the very end. I dare you to stop reading once you begin' Dinuka McKenzie, author of The Torrent and Taken'I had to read this with the lights on! ...it sucks you in before it ramps up the dial to spine-chillingly terrifying! This is an addictive, turn the page, locked-room thriller that I found impossible to put down' Reader review, 5 stars Read more

‘Brilliant – oh my word you can book after book after book but every so often a gem will emerge and this is one of them…. Totally blown away with how good the storyline is… and that conclusion, never saw it coming!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐She threw open the door, running to the crib. When she looked inside, she gasped. The world around her went silent. Inside, there was nothing but a small stuffed elephant. Where was her baby?When young, single mother Hannah is found murdered by the banks of a twisting Oklahoma creek, her one-year-old daughter sleeping in a stroller near her body, the small town of Dead Woman Crossing reels in horror.Detective Kimberley King, recently relocated from New York to Oklahoma, with her young daughter Jessica, can’t ignore the similarity of Hannah’s death to the case of Katie James, the woman that the town of Dead Woman Crossing is named after. Katie was murdered in front of her small daughter in 1905, on the banks of the same creek, and it seems that someone is drawing inspiration from the crime. Could this killer be a copycat?But as she interviews suspects, Kimberley is met with blank faces and closed lips. In a small town, people won’t talk and when she pursues a promising lead, her own family turn their back on her. Kimberley isn’t afraid to ask questions, but when she receives a threatening note, she realises that, as a single mother to a young daughter, she might be putting herself dangerously in the killer’s sights …An absolutely unputdownable crime thriller inspired by true events from an Amazon bestselling author. Dead Woman Crossing is perfect for fans of Rachel Caine, Lisa Regan and Jane Harper.Readers are loving Dead Woman Crossing:‘Simply excellent… Jeneva Rose is a dynamite talent and the first book in this series was a grad slam so I am beyond excited to see where this series goes. If you like thrillers then... scratch that... if you like reading then you owe it to yourself to pick this up. It is one hell of an amazing ride’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I was captivated from the beginning… I could hardly put the book down …Loved it. 5 stars.’ B is for Book Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Can’t wait for the next one in the series. It was unputdownable I read it in one sitting. It was tense and full of action that kept me entertained and engaged in the story. I had my suspicions but I was wrong, love that when you don’t expect the bad guy or the ending. Very good book and I highly recommend!’ Bonnie’s Book Talk‘Very gripping… how this story comes together is just brilliant and Kimberley is so sassy can’t wait for book 2 once you start you won’t want to stop’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘The end is completely unexpected, and I can't wait to read the next book.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This book will grab you from its first pages! King is a lead character that women can relate to... It's a great book and looking forward to seeing more of King and Walker in this series!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I was drawn in from the very first page and was totally engrossed until the very surprising ending! I cannot wait for the next one to come out!’ Goodreads Reviewer‘You have to read this if you are a fan of well-written suspense that leaves you breathlessly turning the pages. Dead Woman Crossing by Jeneva Rose exceeded my expectations, and I can’t wait for what this author writes next.’ Goodreads Reviewer Read more

She lived life online, her final post a cry for help. But the mists of Second Beach answered only with silence.When the body of a beloved social media star washes up on the rocky shores of Second Beach, panic spreads through the surrounding coastal community. What was once a peaceful haven is now shrouded in fear, and the locals demand answers.But what begins as a tragic mystery quickly spirals into something far more sinister. Beneath the surface of Washington’s sleepy beach towns lies a hidden underworld—a secretive criminal syndicate that has operated in the shadows for years.Are they involved? Or is something even darker lurking in the mist?As Detective Thomas Austin uncovers secret after long-buried secret, he discovers a chilling truth that’s been hiding in plain sight for decades. And the deeper Austin digs, the closer he comes to a devastating revelation that could rock the entire Pacific Northwest.Series List (can be read in any order):Book 1: The Bones at Point No PointBook 2: The Shadows of Pike PlaceBook 3: The Fallen of Foulweather BluffBook 4: The Horror at Murden CoveBook 5: The Terror in the Emerald CityBook 6: The Drowning at Dyes InletBook 7: The Nightmare at Manhattan BeachBook 8: The Silence at Mystery BayBook 9: The Darkness at Deception PassBook 10: The Vanishing at Opal CreekBook 11: The Secrets of Second Beach Read more

Over 1800 pages of gripping mysteries. Atmospheric, compelling, and full of twists. Discover why readers are hooked on Detective Jack Harris.The North Pennines — remote, brooding, and steeped in secrets. When violence shatters the peace of these windswept hills and valleys, it’s up to Detective Chief Inspector Jack Harris to uncover the truth.From the chilling discovery of a body in an abandoned quarry to a killer who strikes under the cover of fog, Harris faces down those who think the wild landscape will hide their crimes. With his loyal black Labrador, Scoot, and a team of dedicated – if occasionally difficult – officers, Harris takes on nine unforgettable cases, where danger runs deep and justice is personal.Haunted by his past, driven by justice, and fiercely protective of the natural world, Jack Harris is a detective like no other. But even in a place as isolated as this, someone is always watching. And not everyone wants the truth to come out.Can you solve the cases before DCI Harris does?This beautifully crafted series is perfect for fans of Peter Robinson, J.R. Ellis, Ian Rankin, Bill Kitson, Cath Staincliffe, and Ann Cleeves.Included in this box set:Dead HillTo Die AloneThe Vixen's ScreamTo Honour the DeadThou Shalt KillError of JudgementThe Killing LineKill ShotLast Man AliveThe series has over 5000 Five Star Reviews!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Terrific police procedural" Father Ted⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Gripping thriller" Cozmo⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Crime fiction as cunning as a fox” Beck⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Good plot with plenty of red herrings” KC⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Keeps you guessing to the end” TammieDon’t miss out on this unbeatable value box set of British crime fiction at its finest. Read more

One small town’s dark secrets lay hidden in the hollows…Rumors have swirled around Jake Cashen his whole life. Is he crazy like his father? Is it true they booted him out of the F.B.I. right after he cracked a career-making RICO case? Was he dirty?Only Jake knows and he’s not telling.He came back to his tiny hometown at the foot of Ohio’s Blackhand Hills to serve as a deputy sheriff. He hopes to punch a clock and keep his head down until retirement.It was a solid plan. Until someone put a bullet in the head of a revered county judge.Jake’s new boss knows Jake has a particular set of skills. The Sheriff pins a detective badge on him whether Jake likes it or not. He could have said no. But as Jake watches the locals nearly bungle the case in the first five minutes, he knows he’s all in.As Jake digs into the murder, he soon learns Judge Rand had enemies in every corner. And someone hiding in plain sight may be plotting to bring his investigation to a deadly end.To bring a cold-blooded killer to justice, Jake’s forced to confront every truth he’s tried to escape. Even the ones that could bury him.Murder in the Hollows is the gripping first book in the Detective Jake Cashen thriller series. A former police detective, author Declan James brings you authentic crime fiction that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of Connelly, Box, Dugoni and Baldacci. Read more