OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDEA sweeping coming-of-age tale, an epic love story and a searing thriller, all unfolding on a vast canvas.There is a moment when childhood ends.For Joseph 'Patch' Macauley and Saint Brown, it comes late one summer as Patch is abducted from their hometown. Devastated, Saint devotes her days to finding her best friend.Held in total darkness, Patch is hopeless and alone - until he feels a hand in his. Though he never sees the girl, they fall in love. When he escapes, he's left with only her voice and name - and promises to spend the rest of his life searching for her.As Saint's heart breaks for the boy she lost - and the man he becomes - she will shadow his journey, to uncover the truth behind who took him.Over a lifetime driven by obsession, Patch and Saint must sacrifice everything for redemption, justice, and, ultimately, love - even if that means losing each other forever ...****** PRAISE FOR ALL THE COLOURS OF THE DARK: 'Impeccably crafted, deeply emotional, entirely shattering. I was captivated from page one.' BONNIE GARMUS, author of LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY 'Chris Whitaker's latest novel is a book to lose yourself in... this sprawling crime novel transcends its genre to become something epic in scope, haunting and ultimately deeply moving. A huge achievement.' ALEX MICHAELIDES, author of THE SILENT PATIENT 'ALL THE COLOURS OF THE DARK is epic in every sense of the word: time, scope, skill, and love. It's a crime novel with a huge beating heart and some of the best characters I've ever passed my time with.' ABIGAIL DEAN, author of GIRL A 'Taut, beguiling , and suspenseful, ALL THE COLOURS OF THE DARK reveals the depth of a town's loss when a young boy goes missing' NITA PROSE, author of THE MAID 'Engrossing, heart-breaking and uplifting in equal measure - I've never read anything quite like it. This book will stay with you for a very long time.' LUCY FOLEY, author of THE PARIS APARTMENT 'This book hits like a sledgehammer. Equal parts harrowing and triumphant, Chris Whitaker's novel is a haunting story of America, alternating between its twin strands of violence and love. I couldn't put it down, and will always remember that 13 year old pirate, Patch, and that brilliant little beekeeper, Saint. An absolutely must-read novel.' GILLIAN FLYNN, author of GONE GIRL Read more

From the bestselling author of The Forgetting: a tense, character-driven suspense with a final twist that will make you gaspA heartbroken motherWhen seventeen-year-old Isla Richardson is killed in a hit-and-run incident, a community’s lives are thrown into disarray. For Isla’s mum, Abby, it is her second devastating bereavement, having lost her husband five years ago. As Abby begins to uncover secrets about Isla’s life, she’s forced to rethink everything she thought she knew about her family.A supportive best friendFor Abby’s best friend, Nicole, the tragic death sets in motion a chain of events that will have irreparable consequences for her husband and her two teenage sons.A determined mumFor Jenna, Isla’s death threatens to expose secrets about her son’s past that she has done everything in her power to hide, to secure him a better future.A tragedy unites them—but it could also tear their families apartTackling friendship, family, social prejudice and the pressures facing young women, Three Mothers asks: how well do we really know our children? And how far would any of us go to protect the people we love?Ideal for fans of Louise Candlish, Lisa Jewell and Liane Moriarty, Three Mothers is a tense, page-turning domestic suspense story with a final twist that will make you gasp. Read more

'Had me in a chokehold from beginning to end… A true five star read' Lisa Jewell‘Devious and dizzying, with twist after twist after twist – I loved it’ Louise Candlish'Wonderfully dark and sinister' The Sun‘Skilfully written and gripping’ Lynda La Plante HIS FIRST WIFE DIED. NOW THERE'S A VACANCY…When Emma meets Matthew, a kind, handsome widower, he seems to be just what she needs.Yet as their relationship moves fast, Emma’s friends worry Emma might be exploited. She’s a rich woman after all.Emma doesn’t care Matthew has no money. But as the memory of his perfect first wife hangs over them, Emma does have one tiny doubt.If Matthew’s wife hadn’t died, he wouldn’t be with her. And Emma wonders if she’s second best. Can she ever fill the dead woman’s shoes?As jealousy and suspicion blossom between Emma and Matthew, events take a darker, dangerous turn.Suddenly Emma doesn’t know who she can trust. Her friends? Her husband? Or even herself…?This sensational new thriller from the Number One bestseller Adele Parks will have you gripped until the very last page.Readers love First Wife's Shadow:'The second half of the book was so gripping it was hard to stop reading. Twist after twist! I loved the ending. A must read!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Tense, creepy, twisty… this brilliant new psychological thriller from Adele Parks gets right under your skin from the start' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This was a rollercoaster of a thriller, thinking you kind of know the direction it was going before a swerve to another direction you haven’t even considered!… A fantastic book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Adele Parks's book 'Just Between Us' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2024-04-01. 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

My family say I’m unwell. They think I can’t care for my baby. But they’re lying. Who can I really trust? My delicate newborn, Lola, is just perfect. She’s made our family complete. My wonderful husband Max has his own children. He doesn’t like to talk about his first wife – and I knew it would be hard, becoming a stepmother. But now I have a child of my own. I can forget about the past.My stepchildren say they love their new little sister, and Max is so happy. But accidents keep happening around the house. My family look at me pityingly. I know what they’re thinking. She can’t cope. But why can’t I shake the feeling something else is going on?Then one day I go to check on Lola and what I see changes everything…Because my baby isn't there. And my first thought is…Is this payback for what I’ve done?An edge-of-your-seat psychological thriller perfect for fans of Frieda McFadden, Jeneva Rose and The Girl in Seat 2A. Prepare to stay up all night reading!What readers are saying about First-Time Mother:‘Gripping… This book was unputdownable… literally… I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough… The twists just kept rolling in… Had me gasping for breath and on the edge of my seat!!’ arcreviews_by_m, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘The twist is one I NEVER saw coming!!… I was screaming saying “Nooooo, TRUST NO ONE”… I felt myself holding my breath!!… Truly gripping… I just couldn’t stop reading!… Amazing.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Clear your diary and take a day off for this one!… Brilliant… Pulls you in by the scruff of the neck and doesn't let go until you've turned the final page… I read it in one sitting.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘PLOT. TWIST. The number of times my jaw hit the floor while reading… Wowza!… I could not devour this novel any quicker – it’s an absolute whirlwind!’ kkecreads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Absolutely brilliant… Kept me utterly gripped from beginning to end… The twists and turns were truly insane… Kept me guessing throughout… This is a must-read.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Woooooow this book had me hooked! I couldn't put it down… I read it so quick… I did not see that ending coming!! I was guessing the whole way through.’ kindl3w0rm, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Had me totally gripped from the start… Fast-paced and had me on the edge of my seat… I never guessed the ending. What a fantastic read. I raced through it over a weekend.’ Goodreads reviewer,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I absolutely devoured this book in one day… Had me hooked from the beginning… I didn't expect the twist at the end… Loved it!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read more

My little girl has vanished. And I can’t tell anyone…My nine-year-old daughter Hollie should be leaving school smiling and laughing with all the other children but she’s not here. I run frantically, checking everywhere, my voice growing louder, but I can’t see her bright blue eyes and heart-shaped face anywhere. Pure panic washes over me. This is my worst nightmare.Her teacher asks me if she should call the police. My heart stops.I shake my head and pretend I’ve made a mistake. I see a look of suspicion creep into the teacher’s eyes. But the police can’t know. No one can. My hands shake as I realise I’m completely on my own.I know in my gut my daughter hasn’t just wandered off. She’s been taken. Someone must know the truth about my past…I’ve spent so long protecting Hollie, but I always knew this day might come. And I’ll stop at nothing to get my little girl back.An absolutely nail-biting, addictive psychological thriller novel from multi-million-copy, bestselling author JD Kirk. This book is sooooo fast-paced you won’t be able to put it down! For anyone who loves Freida McFadden, John Marrs and T.M. Logan. What readers are saying about My Daughter Is Missing:‘A heart-stopping page-turner that I couldn’t put down!... The twists were stunning and the big, BIG one literally took my breath away – WOW!’ live_love_read_review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘Loved this book so much I could not put it down. Once I started that was me hooked… So many twists and turns that kept me guessing throughout… Such a gripping thriller… Had me on the edge of my seat… Fantastic.’ Netgalley reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘I loved it!! Literally read it in one sitting… The ending blew my mind!!… was sitting on the edge of my seat. Loved it.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘Gripping and jaw-dropping... I could not put the book down and picked it up at every opportunity I got… Without a doubt 5 stars – I LOVED it!’ arcreviewsbym, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘An absolutely WILD ride from start to finish. I could not figure out the plot twist… page-turning… Grab a cozy beverage and sit down and relax and get ready to be glued to the pages!’ Netgalley reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘Woah…a brilliant page turner… had me on the edge of my seat.’ michedea44, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘Wild, fast-paced read… Twists and turns galore… A wild rollercoaster journey that will have you holding your breath… Prepare yourself to read non-stop until the very last page.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘Excellent read! Author comes at you with both barrels and knocks you out of your shoes!... FIVE stars! Definitely recommend!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘Speechless… A must-read for those who love books that make your head spin, your heart beat faster and your emotions run high. 5 stars.’ B for Bookreview, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘Pulse-pounding… Heart-pounding… Hooks you right away… The twists keep coming… A gripping, unputdownable read… Will have you racing to the final page… A must read.’ cccriteser, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read more

'Absolutely amazing read, had me guessing the whole way through... Then the ending. Love it!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'What an emotional gut punch. Utterly engrossing and deeply thought provoking. I can't wait to discuss this one with the book club!... THAT ENDING' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The number one Sunday Times bestseller that will stay with your forever in your heart from master storyteller Jodi Picoult. Emma Hunt has spent fifteen years raising Theo and Jacob on her own, and has created what she sees to be a stable and happy life for them, despite the challenges of Jacob's Asperger's syndrome.Jacob's behaviour has sometimes frustrated Emma, but she has never doubted her son's good heart. Yet, when his tutor is found dead, suspicion begins to surround Jacob and the Hunt family, who have never quite fitted into the community.Now, as more and more evident links Jacob to the crime, Emma is determined to prove her son's innocence.Can she believe in it?Everyone is hooked by House Rules:'One of the most moving stories that I have ever read... A masterpiece. Everyone should read this book' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Just wow... This book made me laugh, cry, and want to hug the characters. So well researched, which made it completely believable' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Everything I look for in good fiction... made me laugh, made me cry, and kept me intrigued until the very end' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Captivated me from the very beginning. Existing Picoult fans will find everything they love in this novel' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A joy to read, great characters, interesting situations and gripping plot' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Had me gripped from beginning to end. The characters are believable and likeable... I loved the ending, too. Great read, I couldn't put it down' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Utterly gripping' Stylist'A real page-turner' Sunday Express Read more

'COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Absolutely brilliant book, couldn't put it down... You will not believe the end!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Heartbreaking... From the moment I picked it up I couldn't put it down. Every time I thought I had the answer I was completely wrong... Will stay in your heart forever... I was an emotional wreck throughout this whole story' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐The international bestseller that will stay with you long after you have turned the final page from master storyteller Jodi Picoult.After years of cruel bullying from his classmates, Peter Houghton snaps one morning, and in nineteen minutes, ten residents of the town of Sterling are dead. When the case goes to trial, the reeling town is determined to seek justice for the innocents Peter killed.But as the trial unfolds, Peter's testimony casts light on the terrible role the residents of Sterling have played in turning a sweet, loving boy into a killer. It isn't long before Sterling's illusions of innocence find themselves shattered forever... Readers are gripped by Nineteen Minutes:'I sat up til after 1am reading the final chapters of this brilliant book. I just could not put it down. I had to know how it would end. Right up to the last few pages you still didn't know who was telling the truth' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow. By the end, I felt so connected to these characters I didn't want it to be over... So emotional and one that will make me think for a long, long time' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I knew from the first chapter that this book was going to blow my mind. And I was right... This was my first Jodi Picoult and DEFINITELY not my last' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wonderful... Emotional and thoughtful... You really get into the minds of the character... Another one that made me cry. Picoult never disappoints!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Incredible book! I was so engrossed in it and the ending... Oh my!... Fantastic story that touches the reader' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Amazing story from one of my favourite authors... It's smart, intelligent and emotional story telling at its absolute best' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Once started, it was extremely difficult to put down... Breaks your heart and makes you think' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I haven't been brought to tears in the final pages of a novel in a long time' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Fantastic read. A book that you won't forget you read and one you will think of after reading' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Fabulous book!... you feel part of the story and unable to set it down!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Incredibly thought-provoking' The Sun Read more

It was the perfect romantic honeymoon. Until her husband disappeared.It was supposed to be the happiest time of their lives. But for newlywed Stella, the dream honeymoon has turned into a nightmare overnight. Her perfect husband, Austin, has vanished without a trace.Alone in Venice, Stella frantically searches for him. But as fear turns into confusion, she finds herself questioning everything she knows about the man she married. Has Austin really abandoned her, or has someone from his past finally caught up with him—the business partner he threatened to sue? The obsessive ex-girlfriend who refuses to let go? When Stella becomes convinced someone is following her, panic sets in.As hours turn into days and clues start to unravel dark secrets, a terrified Stella can’t help but ask herself: is her husband who she thought he was at all? Read more

Can I really trust the man I married?I take a sip of coffee as I plan my day. My surgeon husband, Cole, slept at work last night, so I had to get the kids ready on my own, again. I can’t complain, though, I’ve loved him ever since we met, long before he became a famous surgeon and the papers started calling him the pride of the hospital.Our latest family photo hangs on the kitchen wall and I remember that day so clearly. Cole screamed at me over nothing, then apologised saying he was stressed at work. My heart pounded with fear, but I plastered a smile on my face for the sake of my children.Now, as my phone buzzes on the glossy white kitchen island, I read the message from a withheld number, and nothing could have prepared me for what it says. Your husband is planning to kill you…You might think you know what I do next, but you’ll be wrong, because Cole isn’t the most dangerous person in this family…You will be utterly addicted to this page-turning psychological thriller. Perfect for fans of The Housemaid, The Perfect Marriage and Gone Girl, prepare to be hooked from the very first page!What readers are saying about My Loving Husband:‘Absolutely addictive and gripping… You will not be able to put this down!!! I absolutely flew through it in one sitting and it genuinely was unputdownable!… I finally turned the last page at 1am. Yes, this book is that good!!! A definite MUST READ!!!!’ Arcreviews_by_m, 5 stars‘What an absolute cracker of a book!!! Sucked me straight in. Absolutely addictive page-turner. Absolutely absorbed me… Will keep you up later at night.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars‘An addictive and gripping book which kept me up late into the night… What a twist!!... Grabbed me from the first page till the last… Jaw-dropping.’ Goodreads reviewer‘I got sucked in and couldn’t put it down, finished in one sitting… I caught myself several times audibly gasping.’ Goodreads reviewer ‘Gripping page-turner… Kept me hooked right to the mind-blowing end.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars‘Wow! Wow! Wow! I raced through this as fast as I could read.’ Mewriter4, 5 stars 'What a thriller!!… Amazing!!!!… Filled with wow moments!!! I couldn’t stop reading!!!’ Arthuravalosauthor‘An absolute page-turner! I couldn’t put it down.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars‘What a book. What a story. What a page-turner. Absolutely brilliant. Loved it.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars‘Hooked… finished it in one day.’ Goodreads reviewer‘An amazing thriller… I loved it.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars‘What a rollercoaster of a ride.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars Read more

★ AN AMAZON TOP 10 BESTSELLER ★A best-selling author. A mother. A murderer…Mackenzie Casper is a brilliant student. But she is best known for her mother, a best-selling author whose dark, twisted thrillers have a dedicated worldwide fanbase.When her mother dies in an accident, fans across the world are left grieving, and the investigators are asking: Was that really an accident?The day of the memorial service, Mackenzie gets the first mysterious envelope, signed,From #1 fan. XOXO.Inside are the pages of her mother’s diary that start with the lines:Want to know a secret?Love, Mom.What Mackenzie reads leaves her in shock.Then comes the second letter.And the third...Mackenzie starts her own investigation and stumbles upon secrets that her family has lived with for years.Quickly, she realizes that her mother's path to stardom was etched with sinister lies that might have caught up with her.Sometimes fame is worth a murder. Or worse.Soon, Mackenzie will come to find out that there are worse things than murder… Read more

**Susan Lewis's thrilling new novel Don't Believe a Word, featuring true crime podcast host Cristy Ward is available now!**A triple murder.A mother, her daughter and a family friend, are brutally killed at Kellon Manse one quiet summer’s day.A young girl disappears and has not been seen since.One suspect.All fingers point to the husband of one of the victims. Yet he still walks free.An unsolvable crime.Cristy Ward has discovered the perfect next feature for her true crime podcast. Who really killed the three women at Kellon Manse?And is there a chance the missing girl is still alive?Readers LOVE Nothing to See Here!'A fantastic read that keeps you guessing until the end' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Gripping. All through the book I had it in my head who I thought the killer was and was completely shocked to find out the truth. Absolutely amazing.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Suspense and red herrings had me reading frantically into the night' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book was fast paced, thrilling, emotional… Everytime I put my book down I couldn’t stop thinking about it and was desperate to get back into it!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Susan Lewis's book 'A Sicilian Affair' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2024-08-19. Read more

**DISCOVER THE THRILLING NEW NOVEL FROM THE WORLDWIDE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR**'Liane Moriarty is a genuine GENIUS. Here One Moment is off the scale brilliant' Marian Keyes----On a plane bound for Sydney the unassuming woman from seat 4D walks down the aisle making unsettling predictions about the passengers. And six strangers find their lives unexpectedly crossing. Each tries to put the experience behind them. But, just weeks later, they can't any longer. Because not believing a prediction is easy, Until it comes true . . . ---'A master story teller . . . brilliant and satisfying' Bella Mackie'An absolute masterclass. I treasure every word Liane writes, because she has such a rare and deep understanding of people and human behaviour' Joanna Cannon'A compulsive plotline, intriguing characters, great writing, surprises, humour and tragedy. It'll stay with me' John Boyne'You will devour this doorstop of a book' The Times, Book of the Month'Easily my favourite Liane Moriarty book so far . . . it is just perfection!' ***** Reader Review'Funny, frightening, heartbreaking and life-affirming . . . I adored it' Chris Whitaker'A genre-defying gem' Woman & Home'A real page-turner. . . Gripping, well-executed, with fascinating characters' Grazia'Keeps you guessing right to its satisfying conclusion' Heat'A gem of a book, unique and compelling' ***** Reader Review'Brilliant, thought-provoking' Fabulous'A tense read that asks many questions about what we want to know about the ends of our lives' Prima 'We drop everything for a Liane Moriarty read!' Bella'A riveting story so wild you don’t know how she’ll land it, and then she does, on a dime' Anne Lamott'An absolute masterclass in storytelling. I treasure every word Liane writes, because she has such a rare and deep understanding of people and human behaviour' Joanna CannonPRAISE FOR LIANE MORIARTY'One of the few writers I'll drop anything for' Jojo Moyes'An engrossing mashup of family drama and psychological suspense that offers a mystery. Complex and satisfying. Perfect holiday reading' Guardian'Keeps you guessing until the very end' Reese Witherspoon'Moriarty writes vividly, wittily and wickedly' Sunday Express'Had me utterly hooked' Daily Mail Read more

The Richard and Judy Book Club Pick The #1 eBook Bestseller Uncover the secrets that lie beneath Notting Hill; the captivating new mystery from Sunday Times bestseller Eve Chase – now in paperback! 'A clever mystery that kept me gripped. I loved every word' Claire Douglas'Passionately emotional, dreamily written and dripping with boho glamour' Daily Mail'A book you want to race back to' Lisa Jewell'A wonderful twisty novel of family and secrets' Kate Morton'Moody, evocative, with a dream-like quality no other author can master' Gillian McAllister'Lush, evocative, nostalgic; gripping. A true treat of a book' Sarah Vaughan*****Present day Paris: Maggie Parker receives a call. The new owners of her family’s old Notting Hill home are digging up the basement. They’ve no idea what might lie beneath . . .London, twenty-one years earlier: teenaged Maggie, babysitting her little brother, waits in vain for her mother to come home after a night out. Seeking clues to her mother’s mysterious disappearance, she's drawn away from the neighbourhood’s grand terraces and into its hustling backstreets - and the arms of someone else living on their wits.Over two decades later, the clock is ticking on a secret set to shatter Maggie’s grown-up life. But the draw of the past is irresistible . . . *****Praise for The Midnight Hour:'Evocative, beautifully written and absolutely gripping, The Midnight Hour is sensational’ Rosie Walsh'A gripping tale of family secrets' Woman's Own'I was up all night reading' Elizabeth Fremantle'Engrossing, atmospheric and beautifully written' Anna Mazzola'A plot as tightly sprung as a Swiss watch' Veronica Henry'Absorbing and compulsive . . . a brilliantly imagined and beautifully written story' Hazel Gaynor'An exquisitely-written, immersive mystery' Tammy Cohen'I adored every word' Gill Paul'So vivid, it's like a time machine' Tasmina Perry Read more

Meet Kent’s Detective Chief Superintendent Fran Harman. She’s given everything to rise to the top. She’s menopausal, overworked — and the only one who can crack this impossible case.‘In Cutler, we are undoubtedly dealing with the crème de la crème.’ The TimesPlease note, this book was previously published as Life Sentence.Months from retirement, Detective Fran Harman should be winding down and planning her move to the seaside. Instead, her boss — a dear friend who’s fast becoming something more — hands her the most baffling cold case of her career.The victim is dubbed Elise. She was found by a road, battered beyond recognition. A passing man tried to resuscitate her.She’s been lying in a hospital bed ever since. Visited by the man who gave her the kiss of life. He was the prime suspect, but he has a cast-iron alibi.With doctors about to switch off Elise’s life support, Fran will stop at nothing to get justice for her. But how much can one woman handle?And in a case where nothing — and no one — is what they seem, Fran will need to watch her back.Discover a fiendishly twisty British crime mystery from a bestselling author.Fans of Patricia Cornwell, Kathy Reichs, Karin Slaughter, Angela Marsons, A.J. Cross, Mel Sherratt and Helen H. Durrant are sure to be hooked.READERS LOVE COME TO HARM:‘A warhorse of a character.’ Northern Echo‘A very sympathetic character facing the difficulties of her position and age with great determination.’ Crime Squad⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Hurrah. A book with a menopausal woman dealing with aged parents as the heroine. And she not only gets the murderer but a man as well.’ Ann⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Engrossing procedural with human interest . . . Judith Cutler is a master of her craft.’ Mary⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Well written and absorbing . . . I could sympathize with Fran in her dilemma.’ Damaskcat⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Intelligent.’ Sami⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A good balance between personal background and the crime solving.’ Mrs SJ Frankis⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘One of the best I’ve read for ages, very true to life and really brought home some experiences.’ MurielTHE DETECTIVEOfficers don’t come more driven than Detective Chief Superintendent Fran Harman. She’s spent decades rising through the ranks of the Kent Force, while handling everything life has to throw at her. Including the untimely death of the love of her life. Now, aged fifty-three, she finds herself menopausal, overworked and alone. Torn between her career and the demands of caring for two elderly parents, is she about to burn out?THE SETTINGFran Harman’s made a cozy home for herself in Lenham, a picture-perfect little village in the Kent countryside, in the south of England. This cottage is her refuge, the place she comes back to to unwind after a hard day’s work at the station. Read more

'The queen of psychological thrillers.' Fabulous Magazine'It’s obvious why Abbott has attracted her huge audience.' The Times'What a storyteller Rachel Abbott is.'Cara HunterHe played by the rules – until the only rule that mattered was survival.Recovering from a gunshot wound that nearly cost him his life, DCI Tom Douglas isn’t focused on himself – his concern is for his brother Jack, who seems to have vanished without a trace. Jack’s past is as dangerous as it is complicated. Years ago, he faked his own death to escape an organised crime group, and ever since, he’s been living in the shadows, always one step ahead of those who want to hunt him down.Now, Tom’s worst fears are coming true. Has Jack’s past finally caught up with him? And what does that mean for his family?Tom has to find them, but the answers he seeks are hidden in a brutal underworld - one more threatening than anything Tom has faced before.With time running out and his own life on the line, Tom must decide how far he’s willing to go and how much he’s prepared to sacrifice, knowing it will mean crossing a line he swore he never would.But there is another player in this game – one who will stop at nothing to find the answers she seeks. And if Tom makes the wrong move, he, and everyone he loves, will lose.He’s spent his life chasing criminals. But to save his family, he might have to become one.A DCI Tom Douglas ThrillerBooks in this series can be read in any order*****What readers are saying about Whatever It Takes: “My novel of 2025”"I thought I had lost my reading mojo before this book – but it gave me it back in spades!""If I could give more than 5★ I would!""New to the series? You’ll be hooked – I couldn’t put it down!"“This is psychological crime writing at its very best.”"An absolute cracker of a book!"“Rachel Abbott is the Queen of suspense! Tom Douglas at his very very best!”“WOW, this is the first book in the Tom Douglas series I’ve read and what a page turner it is...”“Highly recommend if you enjoy psychological thrillers.”"Such a brilliantly constructed tale, which accelerates in its tension as the book progresses, building to a major twist in the end."“I love Rachel Abbott’s books, especially the Tom Douglas series and this is no exception.”"WOW! A must-read book!!!""This is the most sinister and exciting Tom Douglas story yet."“Another great Tom Douglas book... a real page turner with some heart in the mouth moments.”“Rachel Abbott is a master at creating suspense and mystery.”“What a fabulous page turner of a read!”“This was the first of the Tom Douglas series that I have read. I now need to read the rest of the series!”"Sinister, high-octane, and full of surprises – one of Rachel Abbott’s best!"*****Praise for Rachel Abbott: 'Relentless pacing and unexpected twists makes this a must-read.' John Marrs'Irresistibly twisty, demands to be binge-read... kept me hooked until the final, jaw-dropping pages' D. S. Butler'It’s easy to see why readers keep coming back for this author’s thrills' Observer'Captivating! Sinister! Twisty!' Angela Marsons'Really gripping and menacing - compulsive reading' Harriet Tyce'A dark, extremely readable, well-plotted psychological thriller' The Times'A powerhouse combination of psychological thriller and intense drama. The twists don't stop coming.' Heat Magazine'Cleverly plotted and intriguing, all the characters are well-fleshed! Utterly compelling and truly unputdownable!' Mystery People Read more

GET **SIX** UTTERLY GRIPPING MYSTERIES IN ONE GREAT-VALUE BOX SET.Fans of Ann Cleeves, Joy Ellis, Cath Staincliffe and A.J. Cross are sure to be hooked!Meet Kent’s Detective Chief Superintendent Fran Harman — she’s given everything to rise to the top, while handling everything life has to throw at her.Now she’s ready to take a step back — she’s overworked, menopausal, torn between the demands of her job and caring for two elderly parents, and on the verge of burn out.But when the most baffling case of her career lands on her desk, duty calls. Only she can solve it — but at what cost?READERS LOVE FRAN HARMAN:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What a find, this story is great. Right from the beginning I was hooked on Fran Harman. She's so likeable and believable.’ Kindle Customer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Excellently plotted, with more twists than a metre-long plait.’ Liz A.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘It kept a perfect balance between the professional and the private lives of the characters.’ Rosemary S.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A real exploration of juggling life's issues beyond the service.’ Kindle Customer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘One of the best I’ve read for ages.’ MurielPRAISE FOR JUDITH CUTLER:‘In Cutler, we are undoubtedly dealing with the crème de la crème.’ The Times‘A warhorse of a character.’ Northern Echo‘A very sympathetic character facing the difficulties of her position and age with great determination.’ Crime SquadBook 1: COME TO HARMAs DCS Fran Harman fights exhaustion and personal turmoil, a cold case involving a woman in a coma takes a shocking turn, thrusting Fran into a chilling race to uncover the truth.Book 2: DO NO HARMA predator is stalking the city streets, attacking vulnerable young women in broad daylight. Fran can’t stand the thought of a man like that walking free and the clock is ticking for her to uncover the truth.Book 3: IN HARM’S WAYNewly retired Fran is struggling to restore a crumbling rectory with her partner when a suicide at a seaside hotel pulls her back into the murky depths of a case riddled with secrets.Book 4: NO HARM DONERecently engaged Fran unearths a skeleton in the garden of the Georgian home she and her fiancé are restoring, throwing her into a fresh case that threatens her new home and her future.Book 5: NO HARM, NO FOULA young girl vanishes from a tennis club in broad daylight, and Fran and her partner Mark are pulled into a frantic search to find her that uncovers chilling secrets, hidden bodies and a predator who has been watching her far too closely.Book 6: ROAD TO HARMBack from her honeymoon, Fran finds herself involved in the case of a mother and child who have vanished without a trace in the eerie depths of Wyre Forest — and uncovers a truth more dangerous than she ever imagined.THE SETTINGFran Harman’s made a cozy home for herself in Lenham, a picture-perfect little village in the Kent countryside, in the south of England. This cottage is her refuge, the place she unwinds after a hard day’s work at the station.You get all *six* books in this great-value box set of utterly gripping crime thrillers! Read more

I don’t know who I am. I don’t know who to trust. But someone out there knows what really happened to me.The faces staring back at me feel wrong, their voices uncomfortably distant. Ever since I woke from the coma, it’s like I’ve been locked in a stranger’s life. My memories are fractured – frozen at thirty, yet they insist I’m forty. A wife. A mother. But these strangers? They say they’re my family.Daniel, my husband, swears he loves me, yet I can’t recall saying ‘I do.’ My children’s faces stir nothing but guilt. Even the wedding album feels staged. But I remember Brad, my first husband – and my last clear and carefree memory is of him.Then there’s the train station. The tracks. That Monday morning.I have too many questions, and nobody is giving me answers. The more I dig, the more the fear grows. Everyone in my life seems to be hiding something. Secrets. Lies. Grudges. One of them knows more than they’re letting on.Nothing feels real, not even my own reflection. I just need to remember what happened that Monday.It’s the only way I can piece my life back together. Read more

In this chilling story from the bestselling author of The Secret Mother, it’s the wedding day of Alice’s dreams. Until it becomes a nightmare…Alice and Seth are a perfect love story: the handsome doctor and his beautiful fiancée. They’re wealthy, well liked and made for each other—the envy of all their friends. Alice can’t wait for the day of their dream wedding. But when she arrives at the altar, she doesn’t recognise the man waiting to marry her.When this stranger insists he’s Seth, her husband-to-be, the entire congregation seems to agree. Even her parents try to persuade Alice to go through with the wedding.As panic sets in, Alice’s world comes apart. Where is the real Seth, and why have all traces of him disappeared from her life? Fearing she’s losing her mind, she sets out to uncover the truth and escape the nightmare she’s living in. But with everyone around her convinced by the fake Seth, how can she ever hope to find the man she loves? Read more

Her perfect home. Her perfect man. How wrong can she be?After a bitter divorce, criminal solicitor Laila moves to idyllic Violet Lane where she quickly falls for Max—her charming, piano-playing neighbor. They begin a wildly passionate affair and Laila feels she is really starting to live again.But the tranquility of this close-knit community is shattered when Jackie, a young mother from across the street, goes missing. Her husband is the chief suspect and Laila agrees to act as his lawyer.As she investigates Jackie’s disappearance, Laila discovers that this quiet street hides deadly secrets, and someone is watching her every move. Anonymous threats pull her ever deeper into a twisted web of deception.Meanwhile, her intense relationship with Max is starting to feel like a runaway train. And Laila begins to wonder if her gorgeous new man may have a hidden dark side.She desperately needs to uncover the truth. And when she does, Laila realises that she’s put herself in terrible danger, that she may lose everything – including her life.Violets Are Blue - the dark and steamy psychological thriller from the best-selling author of The Visitors and Make Her Pay.What readers are saying about Violets Are Blue:“…steamy, scary, loving, and a whole lot more! …kept me reading and on my toes, not wanting to miss anything.” -Booksprout Reviewer“Clever, twisty and spicy. …brave, brilliantly executed… that signature twist was present, and this one was deliciously dark and sinister.” -Carrie Reads Them All“…so well written that I could not put it down.” -Netgalley Reviewer“…equally suspenseful and disturbing with a few jaw-dropping twists.” -Goodreads Reviewer“The mystery was good and it was fun to try and figure out who the villain was. The ending was diabolical, I loved it!!” -Netgalley Reviewer“So many red herrings with the cast of neighbours and I really got a lot wrong. I love all of Miranda Rijks’ books but I think this was my favourite. This is one not to be missed.” -Netgalley Reviewer“…sure to be a fan fave! It was equally suspenseful and disturbing with a few jaw-dropping twists.” -Netgalley Reviewer“…dark, suspenseful and unputdownable.” -Goodreads Reviewer Read more