*Pre-order Clown Town, the ninth novel in Mick Herron's Slough House series, now**Now an award-winning Apple TV+ series starring Gary Oldman, Kristin Scott Thomas and Jack Lowden*'The new king of the spy thriller' Mail on SundayIn the Intelligence Service purgatory that is Slough House, where spies mockingly called the slow horses are sent to finish what is left of their careers, their boss Jackson Lamb is on his way Oxford. A former spook has turned up dead on a bus.Not an obvious target for assassination, Dickie Bow was a talented streetwalker back in the day. Good at following people, bringing home their secrets. Dickie was in Berlin with Jackson Lamb. Now Lamb's got his phone, on it the last secret Dickie ever told, and reason to believe an old-time Moscow-style op is being run in the Intelligence Service's back-yard.Once a spook, always a spook, and Dickie was one of their own. To unearth Dickie's dying secret Jackson Lamb and his crew of no-hopers is about to go live.'Mick Herron is an incredible writer' Mark Billingham'The spycraft of le Carré refracted through the blackly comic vision of Joseph Heller's Catch-22' Financial Times Read more

The BRAND NEW nail-biting thriller from NUMBER ONE bestselling author of The Wives! Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden and Lisa Jewell.Helen wanted to believe the bookshop was a fresh start. But the past had a way of creeping in, whispering through the shelves, refusing to be left behind. 🩸💥📖Helen Appleby just wants a quiet life. Recently released from prison for the manslaughter of her partner, she's trying to forget her past mistakes – all of them - to rebuild her life and move on.When she decides to open a bookshop, she’s certain this is the perfect new start. Here, amongst the quiet shelves of her shop and between the covers of her books, she can hide away from the real world and begin again. The world of books is the perfect place to find happiness - even if it is all lies.But the past can never stay hidden…As she settles into life as an apparently timid bookseller, it seems that someone is determined to sabotage Helen's new life and ruin everything she's built.But Helen has killed once before. And to protect her future, she could be willing to kill again...Don't miss another page-turning, nail-biting read from the queen of psychological thrillers, Valerie Keogh!Readers LOVE Valerie Keogh!‘Keogh is the queen of compelling narratives and twisty plots’ Jenny O'Brien'What an ending. I was not expecting THAT to happen!!! Enthralling, and deliciously wicked!' Bestselling author Rona Halsall.'A wonderful book, I can’t rate this one highly enough. If only there were ten stars, it’s that good. Valerie Keogh is a master story-teller, and this is a masterful performance.' Bestselling author Anita Waller'Keogh is no. 1 for a reason, and this is another perfect slice of domestic noir. A definite 5 stars.' Bestselling author, Keri Beevis'I was blown away with this book!' ★★★★★ Reader Review'I didn't see the twist coming at all!' ★★★★★ Reader Review'A rollercoaster of a story!' ★★★★★ Reader Review Read more

A cryptic note. A missing cop. And a secret buried deep inside the force...Detective Joe Hogarth thought he’d lost Dylan Wray forever—until an unexpected note arrives, hinting Wray might still be alive. But hope turns to horror when the message leads Hogarth into a deadly trap, and a key witness is silenced before they can speak.A mutilated body. An undercover case from 2012. And a mole hidden within the force. As Hogarth digs deeper, buried secrets claw their way to the surface, and the deeper he goes, the deadlier it gets. Someone inside wants this case buried. Permanently.Corruption runs deep. The mastermind is watching. And if Hogarth wants answers, he’ll have to survive first.Perfect for fans of gritty UK crime, layered conspiracies, and detectives who refuse to back down.The truth didn’t vanish—it was hidden. And someone is ready to kill to keep it that way...Joe Hogarth is back. And this time, the stakes have never been higher.Start reading Now! Read more

* Don't miss GUILTY, the brand new novel from Martina Cole. Out now. *With family, there's a dangerous line between love and hate... Reaching the darkest corners of family life, THE FAITHLESS by the 'undisputed queen of crime writing' (Guardian) and Sunday Times No.1 bestseller Martina Cole is an unputdownable novel about a deadly ambition that trumps family loyalty... Cynthia Tailor is a tough woman to please. Her husband Jimmy can do no right. Her sister Celeste has something Cynthia wants. And her two children, James and Gabby, can never reach the perfection their mother demands.What Cynthia wants, Cynthia gets, even if it hurts those closest to her. But there's a price to pay for taking what isn't yours, and it's Cynthia's own flesh and blood who are ready and waiting to collect... For more stories centred on family life, check out FACES, THE FAMILY and BETRAYAL. Martina Cole explores loyalty, protection, and how the ties that bind us can also sometimes choke the very thing we want to protect... Read more

'Dark, sharp and compelling' PETER JAMES'Fantastic' MARTINA COLE'Britain's answer to Harry Bosch' MATT HILTON'If you haven't read M W Craven yet, now is the time to start' Abir Mukherjee______________________It's Christmas and a serial killer is leaving displayed body parts all over Cumbria. A strange message is left at each scene: #BSC6 Called in to investigate, the National Crime Agency's Washington Poe and Tilly Bradshaw are faced with a case that makes no sense. Why were some victims anaesthetized, while others died in appalling agony? Why is their only suspect denying what they can irrefutably prove but admitting to things they weren't even aware of? And why did the victims all take the same two weeks off work three years earlier? And when a disgraced FBI agent gets in touch things take an even darker turn. Because she doesn't think Poe is dealing with a serial killer at all; she thinks he's dealing with someone far, far worse - a man who calls himself the Curator. And nothing will ever be the same again . . .Praise for Black Summer:'Truly mind-blowing' A. A. Dhand'A book that shines with tension, wit and invention' William Shaw'Washington Poe - a rising giant in detective fiction' Alison Bruce'A twisty thriller with a killer plot Ed James'I loved this book!' Jo Jakeman'One of the best British crime novels I've read in a long time . . . Simply an unputdownable page-turner' Nick Oldham'Grabs you from the very first page. A dark and brilliantly twisted crime thriller, bringing back the inimitable Washington Poe and Tilly Bradshaw' Colin Falconer'Dark and twisted in all the right places. Poe is a great mix of compelling, complex & charismatic, and well on his way to becoming one of the standout characters in crime fiction' Robert Scragg'In Tilly and Poe, MW Craven has created a stand-out duo who are two of the most compelling characters in crime fiction in recent years. They deserve to join the ranks of Holmes and Watson, Rebus and Clarke, Hill and Jordan . . .' Fiona Cummins'Dark, thrilling and unputdownable with sharply drawn characters that stride off the page' Victoria Selman'Gleefully gory and witty, with a terrific sense of place' Sunday Times Read more

'Michael Connelly is a powerhouse, an unstoppable force in crime fiction. The Waiting is proof he is at the top of his game."MICK HERRON, #1 bestselling author of SLOW HORSES ****IN COLD CASES,IT'S NOT THE HOPE THAT KILLS YOU. IT'S THE WAITING.LAPD Detective Renée Ballard gets a DNA hit in a case that has gone unsolved for twenty years. A recently arrested man is genetically related to a serial rapist who terrorised the city of angels.But when the relative is revealed, it is the last person you want to accuse unless the evidence is watertight...With the help of the newest volunteer to the cold case unit - patrol officer Maddie Bosch, Harry's daughter - Ballard finally has another badge on the team. But Maddie has an ulterior motive for getting access to the city's library of souls.Because some crimes have been waiting to be solved longer than others...An electrifying and authoritative page-turner from one of the greatest crime writers of all-time - the author behind Amazon Prime's Bosch and Netflix's The Lincoln Lawyer.**** CRIME DOESN'T COME BETTER THAN CONNELLY:'A superb natural storyteller' LEE CHILD 'A master of the genre' STEPHEN KING 'An incredible writer' RICHARD OSMAN 'The pre-eminent detective novelist of his generation' IAN RANKIN 'Nobody writes a better modern thriller' EVENING STANDARD 'One of the world's greatest crime writers' DAILY MAIL Read more

**NOW A MAJOR PRIME TV SERIES STARRING ALAN RITCHSON**"This was the first Jack Reacher novel and with its lean, spare prose it has one of the most intriguing heroes of our times and displays a gift for explosive drama." (Daily Express)Jack Reacher jumps off a bus and walks fourteen miles down a country road into Margrave, Georgia. An arbitrary decision he's about to regret.Reacher is the only stranger in town on the day they have had their first homicide in thirty years.The cops arrest Reacher and the police chief turns eyewitness to place him at the scene. As nasty secrets leak out, and the body count mounts, one thing is for sure.They picked the wrong guy to take the fall._________Although the Jack Reacher novels can be read in any order, Killing Floor is the first book in the internationally popular series. It presents Reacher for the first time, as the tough ex-military cop of no fixed abode: a righter of wrongs, the perfect action hero.And be sure not to miss Reacher's newest adventure, no.29, In Too Deep! **OUT NOW** Read more

A missing informant. A dead woman. And a secret worth killing for...Detective Joe Hogarth’s most trusted informant vanishes without a trace, leaving behind whispers of an impending gang war. Then, a young woman is found dead by the railway tracks—a suspected suicide that feels all wrong.Hogarth doesn’t buy it.The deeper he digs, the darker it gets.A terrified criminal is on the run. A former Met officer makes a cryptic visit—hinting at unfinished business from a 2012 London operation—and disappears before revealing more.Someone is cleaning house, eliminating anyone who knows the truth. And when Hogarth’s closest ally is kidnapped, the case turns personal.The clock is ticking. The Vanishing Man is about to become his most dangerous case yet...★★★★★ “A Brilliant Read!”★★★★★ "Let me get my breath back!"If you love gritty UK crime, pulse-pounding suspense, and detectives who never back down, this book is for you.Crime, conspiracy, and betrayal—will Hogarth uncover the truth before it’s too late?Dive into Joe Hogarth’s world today—once you start, you won’t want to stop.Grab your copy now! Read more

FURY ON THE ISLAND (Detective Liam O’Reilly #15) by Stewart GilesFrom bestselling author: Stewart Giles comes another brilliant addition to the Detective Liam O’Reilly series.The midsummer madness that hit Guernsey with a vengeance has abated, but if Detective Inspector Liam O'Reilly thought he could relax he's sorely mistaken. A fury like no other is about to take hold of the island, and O'Reilly is going to be thrown headfirst right into the middle of it.The murder of a teenager at a party on the beach is just the beginning. Things on the island are about to get much worse.A gang of masked phantoms on mountain bikes are hell bent on terrorizing the people of Guernsey. They strike without warning, and with a fury like no other. And O'Reilly cannot figure out why they're doing it. They attack with precision, and the brutality on display is like nothing the Irishman has ever seen before.The fury on the island spreads far and wide as the residents gather to take the law into their own hands. The Island Police aren't doing enough, and O'Reilly faces a war on two fronts.How do you stop a fury when you have no idea what lies behind it?This is going to be O'Reilly's bloodiest investigation yet.BOOKS BY STEWART GILESDS JASON SMITH SERIESBook 0.5 - PhobiaBook 1 - SmithBook 2 - BoomerangBook 3 - LadybirdBook 4 - Occam’s RazorBook 5 - HarlequinBook 6 - SeleneBook 7 - HorsemenBook 8 - UnworthyBook 9 – VenomBook 10 – SeveredBook 11 – DemonsBook 12 - DeadeyeBook 13 - MotiveBook 14 – AustraliaBook 16 – WishboneBook 17 – GhostsBook 18 – The ScarecrowBook 19 – The BluesmanBook 20 – The LibrarianBook 21 – The ViaductBook 22 – The TwinBook 23 – The DogwalkerBook 24 – The FlytrapBook 25 – The ElectricianBook 26 – The CellarBook 27 – The LonerBook 28 – The PainterBook 29 – The HitchhikerBook 30 – The CreedBook 31 – The WorkshopBook 32 - The PreacherBook 33 - The ProfessorDI O’REILLY MYSTERIESBook 1 - Blood on the IslandBook 2 - Lies on the IslandBook 3 - Fear on the IslandBook 4 - Malice on the IslandBook 5 – Revenge on the IslandBook 6 – Christmas on the IslandBook 7 – Silence on the IslandBook 8 – Secrets on the IslandBook 9 – Chaos on the IslandBook 10 - Sadness on the IslandBook 11 – Danger on the IslandBook 12 – Evil on the IslandBook 13 – Fire on the IslandBook 14 – Madness on the IslandBook 15 - Fury on the IslandDC HARRIET TAYLOR SERIESBook 1-The BeekeeperBook 2-The Perfect MurderBook 3-The BackpackerDS JASON SMITH &DC HARRIET TAYLOR SERIESBook 1 - The EnigmaBook 2 – DropzoneBook 3 – The Raven GirlTHE MIRANDA TRILOGY (psychological thrillers)MirandaMistressMedusaSTANDALONE NOVELSHorror - The DivideThriller - The GhostwriterThriller – The Guests Read more

The heart-stopping new Detective Erika Foster thriller from the seven million copy bestseller Robert BryndzaIn a deadly game of cat and mouse, Detective Erika Foster confronts her greatest nemesis—where the lines of justice blur and secrets unravel.A collapsed ceiling. A dead body. What starts as a routine 999 call takes an unexpected twist when Detective Chief Inspector Erika Foster arrives on the scene and discovers the body of a woman in an empty flat, with all DNA evidence scrubbed away. When forensics find cocaine residue coating every surface of the ceiling, Erika calls in the drug dogs, who lead her to a mysterious parcel locker on the outside wall of the property. Chasing down the locker’s owner leads Erika back where she never expected to be – staring into the eyes of Jerome Goodman, the drug dealer who murdered her husband, Mark, ten years ago.She arrests him on the spot, but there’s just one problem. His passport and his solicitor say his name is Kieron Bagshaw, and his record is squeaky clean.With top brass demanding she take leave to deal with her PTSD and even her closest colleagues questioning her sanity, Erika decides to use the time off to do some digging of her own. Trawling for clues through old newspapers, encrypted messages, and secret underground passageways, Erika makes a series of shocking discoveries that move Mark’s murder from cold case to active investigation, all while flying under the Met’s radar.The revelations will push Erika to the brink, forcing her to confront the trauma of her past and the truth about what happened the day Mark died – and who among her friends was involved from the shadows.Can be read as a standalone story.What readers love about Robert Bryndza’s books:‘Blindingly excellent ... These books should come with a disclaimer as once you start reading you aren’t going to want to walk away.’ Jen Med’s Book Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I will always applaud for more Erika Foster #QueenDetective. I love her so much, she is one of my best fictional characters.’ The Book Heathen ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I absolutely LOVE Robert Bryndza’s writing and the Erika Foster series is probably one of the best female detective series I’ve read…..no wait, not just female, but the best detective series ever! …Wow, wow, wow!! Erika is back with a bang.’ Stardust Book Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'What a great plot. Very clever, easy to read and a true page-turner!' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I feel in such safe hands with this author - he takes you on a wonderful twisty journey that is easy, enjoyable, satisfying and complete!!!' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I love how the author doesn't give anything away and kept me guessing throughout. I truly had no idea who could be behind the killings and when all is revealed, with some shocking twists, it won't be what you are expecting! …a thrilling and addictive read that chilled me to the bone.’ By the Letter Book Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read more

Recently widowed and caring for his young son, Andy Boyd thinks his life is over, until he meets the beautiful, enigmatic Anna. And that was his first mistake … A startling, emotive and stark psychological thriller from one of Scotland's bestselling crime writers…'A stark, gripping storyline' Scots'Strong female characters, honest, pithy dialogue and ever-present empathy for the victims make this a deeply satisfying read' Sunday Times'Vivid, visceral and compulsive' Ian Rankin_________________Some secrets should never be kept…Andy Boyd thinks he is the luckiest man alive. Widowed with a young child, after his wife dies in childbirth, he is certain that he will never again experience true love. Then he meets Anna. Feisty, fun and beautiful, she's his perfect match … and she loves his son like he is her own.When Andy ends up in the hospital on his wedding night, he receives his first clue that Anna is not all that she seems. Desperate for that happy-ever-after, he ignores it. A dangerous mistake that could cost him everything.A brave, deeply moving, page-turning psychological thriller, A Suitable Lie marks a stunning departure for one of Scotland's finest crime writers, exploring the lengths people will go to hide their deepest secrets, even if it kills them…_________________'Malone tackles the taboo subject of female violence against men with insight and compassion (for Anna is no one-dimensional witch), while creating all the hallmarks of a fine, page-turning psychological thriller' Daily Mail'A mystery involving some disturbing account anomalies at Andy's bank is appropriately overshadowed by Malone's painful depiction of a man in turmoil' Publishers Weekly'It's a tough high-wire act, balancing believability with surprise, but the author pulls it off with aplomb. Excellent stuff' Doug Johnstone, The Big Issue'Disturbing but compulsive … I loved it' Martina Cole'Bristling with unease, this is domestic noir at its very darkest, twisting the marriage thriller into a new and troubling shape' Eva Dolan'A deeply personal thriller that will keep the reader turning those pages, with twists and turns designed to keep the heart pumping' Russel D. McLean'A tightly wound page-turner with real emotional punch' Rod Reynolds'A dark and unnerving psychological thriller that draws you deep into the lives of the characters and refuse to let go' Caroline Mitchell'A chilling tale of the unexpected that journeys right into the dark heart of domesticity' Marnie Riches'Emotionally intelligent and engaging' Caro Ramsay'A story that I won't forget in a hurry. Malone is a massive talent' Luca Veste'A disturbing and realistic portrayal of domestic noir with a twist … a shocking yet compelling read' Mel Sherratt'Malone perfectly balances storytelling with a brutal commentary on a dysfunctional relationship' Sarah Ward Read more

Don’t miss this totally unputdownable psychological crime thriller, guaranteed to have readers up all night turning the pages! Perfect for fans of Frieda McFadden, Daniel Hurst and Lisa Jewell.Would you invite a stranger in?When Megan loses her beloved husband in a tragic car accident, she feels like it’s her own life that has ended. She feels too young to be a widow. Walking around the house that had been their home – so quiet without him – nothing feels the same.But at his funeral, she sees a person she doesn’t know. The heavily-pregnant young woman introduces herself as Emily, her husband’s estranged sister. She explains how she’s been searching for her brother for years, but – as she bursts into noisy sobs – she knows she’s too late now.Megan finds herself taking pity on the sister-in-law she’d never met. And quickly Emily becomes more and more a part of her life, even moving into the spare room of her house.It feels less empty than before, which at first is comforting to Megan. But – even when it’s a relative of the man you loved more than anyone – can you trust a stranger?Readers are loving The Sister in Law:‘The final twist was jaw-dropping, rounding out a rollercoaster of a story. The Sister-in-Law is a psychological thriller that fans of Lisa Jewell and Freida McFadden won’t want to miss.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘WOW what a story!! I have never been blown away by so many twists and turns before. It was certainly a page-turner and I managed to devour it within 24 hours.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘The ending absolutely shocked me!Perfect for fans of Frieda McFadden. Definitely a page turner for me!!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘I couldn't turn the pages fast enough... twists and turns that will knock your socks off, this is a gloriously wicked must-read! The twists do not stop. The reader is deceived again and again! If you think you have it all figured out, think again!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘WOW! This was the first book I've read of Joanne Ryan's but it certainly won't be the last! It had an extremely gripping storyline from the very beginning and a few phenomenal twists!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘What a PLOT!!!! Amazing, who would have thought of it!… WOW I NEVER saw the ending coming. FANTASTIC… HOLD ON FOR THIS THRILL OF A RIDE!!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘So good!!! Brilliantly written and certainly kept me on the edge of my seat.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘A web of deceit and betrayal… a suspenseful atmosphere filled with unexpected twists and turns… a gripping mystery filled with emotional complexity… LOVED IT!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘Blindingly excellent ... This book should come with a disclaimer as once you start reading you aren’t going to want to walk away.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘Wow! Another great read by Joanne Ryan! Definitely worthy of 5 stars. This grabbed me from the get go and just never let go. Excellent storytelling. Deliciously dark and twisty.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review Read more

The BRAND NEW, chilling and unputdownable psychological thriller from bestseller Diane Saxon perfect for fans of Freida McFadden'It's the epitome of that great saying, "Just one more chapter!" Then you discover you've read another five. Highly recommend as a great psychological thriller.' Joy EllisI want to be ordinary. To fade into the shadows where no one notices me and live a quiet life. A normal life.But I am not ordinary. Not anymore.I’ve been keeping a secret. From my colleagues, my friends and most importantly, my husband - who knows nothing of my past life.Twenty years ago, at college, a boy became obsessed with me. Craig Lane believed he could make me love him back if he just tried harder. When I rejected him, he did something so horrifying, it’s the stuff of nightmares. All my nightmares.Now I’ve been informed by Victim Support Services, that boy - now a man - has been released from prison. The news terrifies me.Am I safe? Or does Craig still carry the same obsession he did when we were seventeen? I don’t know. I’ve ignored every letter he’s ever sent me.Now strange things have started to happen: flowers have been left on my doorstep, my cat keeps going missing. Someone is watching me. Knows where I live. I am sure.Worse, something even more sinister could be stalking me from the shadows. Because I have another secret...My past is coming to get me. One way or another.'An unrelenting thriller that twisted my stomach in knots from cover to cover' Daniel G. Miller, author of The Orphanage by the LakeReaders love Diane Saxon:'An unputdownable, tense, fast-paced, terrifying plot that deftly twists and turns.' Danielle Ramsay'An intensely dark thriller.' Ross Greenwood'Packed full of secrets and lies, and in a town filled with an unsettling atmosphere Saxon succeeds in putting the 'creep' in creepy.' Valerie Keogh'A complex, dark and disturbing thriller, full of intrigue, toxic relationships and jaw dropping twists. 5 stars.' Alex Stone'I highly recommend this book, you won't want to put it down.' Reader Review Read more

Mickey Haller and Harry Bosch together take on a seemingly unwinnable case in blistering legal thriller from Number One bestseller Michael Connelly.When defence lawyer Mickey Haller is invited by the Los Angeles County District Attorney to prosecute a case for him, he knows something strange is going on. Mickey's one of the best American legal brains in the business, and to switch sides likes this would be akin to asking a fox to guard the hen-house. But the high-profile case of Jason Jessup, a convicted child killer who spent almost 25 years on death row before DNA evidence freed him, is an intriguing one . . .Eager for the publicity and drawn to the challenge, Mickey takes the case, with LAPD Detective Harry Bosch on board as his lead investigator. But as a new trial date is set, it starts to look like he's been set up. Mickey and Harry are going to have to dig deep into the past and find the truth about what really happened to the victim all those years ago in this nail-biting courtroom drama. Read more

'Tense, unsettling, and brilliantly executed. This is easily going to be one of my favourite reads of the year.' Keri BeevisShe lives in my old home, she looks like me, she dresses like me… And now she wants my life.Naomi is devastated when the sale of the apartment falls through, her dreams of moving to an amazing ‘forever home’ nearby with her family are momentarily dashed.But then a sweet-natured single mother named Summer appears, announcing her intention to buy Naomi’s old apartment. And all of a sudden, it looks like Naomi might get her new house after all.At first, it feels like Summer’s saved her life. But as soon as the sale goes through, Summer starts turning up at Naomi’s new house. She’s enrolled her child in Naomi’s daughter’s class. She’s dressing like Naomi. She’s suddenly best friends with all her friends… And then Naomi discovers she’s got a pretty little doll’s house. One that looks just like Naomi’s new home.Naomi wants to believe she’s just imagining things. What could Summer possibly want? And how far will she go to take everything that Naomi has?A totally page-turning psychological thriller, that fans of Lisa Jewell, Sue Watson and Daniel Hurst will be unable to put down.Readers love Natasha Boydell:‘Wow! What a brilliant book!!... The suspense, the doubt, THE PLOT TWISTS!! I absolutely loved the characters, loved the story, loved everything about this book. This was my first by Natasha Boydell and now I am running to read more by her! 5 stars!!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This book blew me away. I love books that grab you from the beginning and hold on so tightly that you cannot put the book down… The ending was explosive and was not predictable at all. I love, love, love this author and cannot wait for more.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Literally picked this book up in the morning and began to read it and before I knew it I was finishing it later that evening. It’s that addicting, honestly I found this so hard to put down. Every page that went past, I was frightened, I was dreading what was coming next. I could never have predicted the outcome. I’m still in shock, it’s crazy. The suspense oh my god!… This book is incredible… I would definitely say this has got to be one of my favourite books ever!!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Amazing… it’s an addictive read, it has it all the shocks and twists… A page turner of a book… Who do you believe and who do you trust? I so recommend this book – a twisty read!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A gripping masterpiece that masterfully combines elements of mystery and suspense. Boydell’s narrative unfolds like a carefully crafted puzzle, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. The sense of suspense is palpable, making it nearly impossible to put the book down. As the intricate plot weaves its web of intrigue, the anticipation builds, creating a thrilling reading experience.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read more

The darkest secrets often hide in plain sight…When a body is found on a lonely cliff top path, the angelic face of a murdered teenager lies facing the rising sun. Strangled by the hands of an unknown killer, it falls to DI Tom Janssen and his fledgling team to find out how she came to be there. Destined for a career in medicine, one to rival that of her parents, Holly Bettany’s future was as bright as it had been privileged. Seemingly, all that could threaten this promising teenager’s life was Holly herself.In an idyllic coastal setting, Janssen must unpick the layers of deceit within a close-knit community that threaten to reveal scandal at every turn. Holly had a secret… and she knew the secrets of others… Who was prepared to kill in order to keep them hidden? What happens if another comes to know what she did? One thing is certain… a brutal killer has no boundaries…Set within the mysterious beauty of coastal Norfolk, this fast-paced British detective novel is a dark murder mystery with a little humour, one that will keep you guessing until the very end when the final shocking twist is revealed.One Lost Soul is the explosive debut in a new series of crime thrillers from the million selling British author, JM Dalgliesh, the author of the Dark Yorkshire books, perfect for fans of LJ Ross, JD Kirk, Angela Marsons, Joy Ellis and Damien Boyd. Read more

An unbelievably twisty, tension-packed psychological thriller from bestselling author Keri BeevisA radio DJ is tormented by a twisted killer, who has a gruesome request.I was nineteen when I discovered my boyfriend’s father was a serial killer. I stumbled upon his latest victim tied up in the basement of the house he was renovating, and it was my evidence that helped convict him to a life in prison. My boyfriend never forgave me for turning against his dad and a couple of years later took his own life.That was fifteen years ago. I am now a local evening radio presenter, but it seems I can’t escape my past. Late one night, when I’m alone, the phone rings. The caller wants me to solve a riddle, and tells me a life depends on it. ‘Only you can save her’ ‘If she dies it’s your fault’And so, the deadly game begins. Someone wants revenge.The perfect read for fans of authors like Freida McFadden, Claire McGowan and Lisa Jewell.Praise for Keri Beevis'Another winner from Ms Beevis. A gripping story with plenty of twists and turns' - J.A. Baker'An atmospheric thriller that grips until the last page. Beevis at her best!' - Diana Wilkinson'A great book. Hard to put down. Takes turns that one doesn’t expect. Suspense is perfect. Highly recommend this book' - Reader Review'Twisted. an entertaining book that kept me guessing.'- Reader Review'Great ending - a fabulous (twisted, but fabulous) book! This was my first book by this author. I would definitely read another one!'- Reader Review'I had a hard time putting this book down to go to sleep. I just wanted to Keep reading to find out what happens next. I want to read more books by this author.' - Reader Review'One of my favourite authors! Keri Beevis does it again, with this fast-paced, chilling thriller!' - Amanda Brittany'Beevis delivers again with a creepy unsettling tale that had me looking nervously over my shoulder'- Valerie Keogh'Another suspenseful page-turner from this very talented author' - John Nicholl'Brilliant, chilling, and unputdownable' - Gemma Rogers‘Beevis has created a dark psychological thriller thick with atmosphere. Cleverly woven threads pull together in a heart-stopping conclusion in this satisfyingly clever tale. Highly recommended’ - Diane Saxon Read more

'The work of a master storyteller'Daily Telegraph'One of crime's most engaging duos'GuardianTHE SUNDAY TIMES CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2023________Private Detective Cormoran Strike is contacted by a worried father whose son, Will, has gone to join a religious cult in the depths of the Norfolk countryside.The Universal Humanitarian Church is, on the surface, a peaceable organisation that campaigns for a better world. Yet Strike discovers that beneath the surface there are deeply sinister undertones, and unexplained deaths.In order to try to rescue Will, Strike's business partner Robin Ellacott decides to infiltrate the cult and she travels to Norfolk to live incognito amongst them. But in doing so, she is unprepared for the dangers that await her there or for the toll it will take on her . . .Utterly page-turning, The Running Grave moves Strike and Robin's story forward in the epic, unforgettable seventh instalment of the series.________PRAISE FOR THE STRIKE NOVELS 'A blistering piece of crime writing'Sunday Times 'Unputdownable'Daily Express'A page-turner that will keep you up all night'Observer 'Superb . . . an ingenious whodunnit'Sunday Mirror 'Strike and Robin are just as magnetic as ever'New York Times 'Outrageously entertaining'Financial Times Read more

Fresh from maternity leave, Detective Elma investigates complex case of a man murdered in a holiday cottage, while Sævar discovers something in a discarded box that could help crack the case. The multi-award-winning, NUMBER ONE bestselling Forbidden Iceland series continues…`She uses complex plots to explore how monsters are made and demonstrate that "evil can lurk behind the most attractive of smiles". Her many characters are people not puppets and she delights in pulling the rug from under their –and our – feet. If you have never read Aegisdottir, now is the time to start´ Mark Sanderson, The Times`Meticulously plotted, this beautifully written novel has it all: a shocking murder, small-town secrets, a cast of suspicious characters and a compelling female detective … Eva Björg Aegisdóttir at her best´ Lesley Kara`Emotive, atmospheric and chillingly suspenseful … one of the best thrillers I've read in a long time´ AA Chaudhuri`A detective as complicated as Jo Nesbø's Harry Hole. This is virtuoso suspense writing´ AJ Finn––––––––––––––Fresh from maternity leave, Detective Elma finds herself confronted with a complex case, when a man is found murdered in a holiday cottage in the depths of the Icelandic countryside – the victim of a frenzied knife attack, with a shocking message scrawled on the wall above him.At home with their baby daughter, Sævar is finding it hard to let go of work, until the chance discovery in a discarded box provides him with a distraction. Could the diary of a young boy, detailing the events of a long-ago summer have a bearing on Elma's case?Once again, the team at West Iceland CID have to contend with local secrets in the small town of Akranes, where someone has a vested interest in preventing the truth from coming to light. And Sævar has secrets of his own that threaten to destroy his and Elma's newfound happiness.Tense, twisty and shocking, Boys Who Hurt is the next, addictive instalment in the award-winning Forbidden Iceland series, as dark events from the past endanger everything…–––––––––––––`Your new Nordic Noir obsession´ Vogue`So chilling´ Crime MonthlyPRAISE FOR THE FORBIDDEN ICELAND SERIES`Chilling and addictive, with a completely unexpected twist´ Shari Lapena`Riveting, exciting, entertaining and packed with intrigue´ Liz Nugent`Fans of Nordic Noir will love this´ Ann Cleeves`A tense, twisty page-turner that you'll have serious trouble putting down´ Catherine Ryan Howard`One of the rising stars of Nordic Noir´ Victoria Selman`Eerie and chilling´ Lesley Kara`A creepily compelling Icelandic mystery´ Heidi Amsinck`Elma is a memorably complex character´ Financial Times`An exciting and harrowing tale´ Ragnar Jónasson`Fantastic´ Sunday Times`So atmospheric´ Heat Read more

During the middle of a storm, a local radio DJ is savagely murdered in his Essex mansion. When the clouds and rain clear the following morning, DS Tomek Bowen and his team discover a crime scene reminiscent of something from the history books.The evidence suggests this was a random killing. But as Tomek peels back the layers of the victim's life, he realises there's more to the DJ than meets the eye.Meanwhile, at home, Tomek is forced to battle a difficult teenager who, for some reason, is becoming more and more combative. All because she met Zeus, the man who's going to save the world. But only if she does everything he tells her, regardless of who she hurts along the way.___________________________________________________________________________________THE SETTINGSouthend-on-Sea, a coastal town in Essex, hides a darker side beneath its cheerful seaside veneer. The world's longest pleasure pier stretches like a skeletal hand into murky waters, where mist clings to centuries of forgotten secrets. The surrounding area, with its quiet, winding roads through bleak marshes and flat farmland, holds a history of disappearances and whispered rumours. From the cobbled beaches to the unforgiving marshlands, murder and mystery lurk deep within the South Essex identity, and come and go as frequently as the tide.___________________________________________________________________________________MEET THE DETECTIVENow on the wrong side of forty, DS Tomek Bowen has begun to worry more about the little things. Like the food he puts in his body, how many pints he can have without feeling too hungover, and what beard dye to use for his increasingly greying hair. All the important things. But when it comes to work, everything changes. He's driven, dogged, and isn't afraid to say what he thinks. Nor is he afraid to let others know when they're wrong. A man who keeps his cards close to his chest, he likes to think he's a hard nut to crack. But that won't stop the criminals and villains he finds along the way from trying.___________________________________________________________________________________WHAT READERS ARE SAYING"What an awesome storyline, I really could not put my Kindle down!! It was such an awful, wonderful, scary, terrifying, superbly written book. The final page made me cry." Read more