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A London police detective thoroughly dislikes her new partner-but with a vicious killer on the loose, they must unite against a common enemy . . .Recently promoted to Detective Sergeant, Nasreen Maqsood is given the case of a brutalised body found dead in a car park. When they discover the victim was dragged around the car park by a pickup truck and the killer recorded the murder, Nasreen realises she has her work cut out.She also has a new partner, tough but troubled military veteran Alicia Weekes, and the two detectives don't get on. When the victim is identified, the case takes an interesting turn-but when a second murder takes place, it sends them down a different track. Nasreen and Weekes must find a way to put their differences aside-and work together to stop a vicious killer with a sinister agenda . . .

A bizarre murder in the suburbs of Dublin leads a Garda Siochana detective into a perplexing investigation in this gritty crime novel.When Detective Garda Sergeant Mike West and his partner answer an emergency call from St. Monica's church, they discover a dead body suspended from the beams in front of the altar. The victim is identified as Ian Moore, a man recently released from prison after serving time for rape. Revenge seems like the obvious motive for Moore's murder, but as the list of suspects grows, West begins to wonder if there's something deeper going on. Perhaps the killer believes this is God's work. With pressure from both the church and his boss to get the case solved quickly, West and his team have their work cut out for them.

In this moving novel based on true events, a teacher and a British spy discover a group of children hiding from the Nazis in WWII Munich.When their parents are taken to concentration camps, twenty-seven children are left alone, hungry, and scared. Claudia Kellner, a German elementary school teacher, discovers the group hiding in a deserted Munich railroad yard. Only able to hide two of them in her home, she is desperate to find shelter for the others.Meanwhile, British spy Peter Chesham has penetrated Third Reich territory. But his critical mission is interrupted when he discovers the orphans' hiding place. Following through on his orders would have fatal consequences for them. But giving up could mean losing the war. Now Peter and Claudia must work together, attempting an impossible rescue operation with the children's lives-and the fate of the world-at stake.

In this chilling mystery from the author of The Decoy, a DCI investigates when a quaint Christmas holiday at a seaside cottage is interrupted by murder.When Sara is invited by Bette and Mike to spend Christmas in an idyllic cottage on the coast, she jumps at the chance. The couple appear to have a perfect life, but appearances can be deceiving . . . As secrets come to light, tensions in the cottage mount. When a body is discovered near the cottage, DCI Jane Owen is given the case. But how can she solve the mystery when so many lies obscure the truth? And when Mike goes missing, Owen suspects the answers may lie in the darkest places . . . Cliff Edge is a twisty and suspenseful mystery that will appeal to fans of authors like Joy Ellis, LJ Ross and Frances Lloyd.

Nothing is really forgotten...Nothing is ever forgiven...When Athene walks into Mary's cafe and asks for directions to a holiday cottage she has rented, Mary tells her it burned down twenty years earlier. Since Athene has nowhere to stay, Mary suggests that she checks in to a local pub for the night.What Athene doesn't know is that the burnt-out house was where Mary's friend, Bella, lived. The only person she ever loved, who died in terrible circumstances.Brought on by Athene's arrival, Mary feels her past leaking into the present. There is a secret to Bella's death; something she has kept buried for years. But is Athene really who she says she is? Then Trent, a man convicted of starting the fire that burnt down the cottage, contacts Mary. He has received an anonymous email that refers to the past.And when Mary starts to feel like she is being watched, she is terrified the past is coming back to haunt her.Because some things cannot stay buried...

At the turn of the twentieth century, a woman finds herself prisoner of a nefarious hospital in this thriller by the author of Finding Elizabeth.Patty Miller, a paraplegic, is discovered at home barely clinging to life. Her infant son, already dead, lies on her chest still clinging to his mother.On the morning that is Patty found, she is not expected to survive but is taken to hospital where she eventually recovers. But, severely emotionally disturbed, Patty soon finds herself a patient at Hillside Asylum. There, Patty's condition deteriorates, and the staff and doctors perform unnecessary experimental procedures on their patient.But when someone from Patty's past learns about her incarceration, they vow to get her out. And those responsible for the abuse will be made to suffer . . .

A Sheffield police detective risks her career to investigate a brutal double murder in this gripping crime thriller.The truth lies in the darkest places . . .When an anonymous call sends police to a house in Sheffield, a dead couple are discovered in the kitchen. Their skulls have been caved in, their hands mutilated, and their eyes damaged beyond recognition. When Detective Inspector Lucy Miller is handed the investigation, she is thrilled. She loves high-profile cases. But when her boss is involved in a traffic collision the investigation is stripped from her and given to DCI Bennet. But Miller refuses to quit. Soon Bennet realises that Miller is interfering with his investigation and warns her off the case.However, when a link is made to a cold case, she is drawn in deeper. Then, when the police discover the victims aren't who they think they are, the mystery is blown wide open . . . Will Miller be able to solve the case and keep her career intact? Or is this investigation going to be her undoing?Dead Cold is the perfect read for fans of authors like K.L. Slater, Robert Bryndza and Angela Marsons.

A woman revisits the dark days of her youth in France during WWII in this novel of family bonds, the horrors of war, and the difficult path to healing.During a road trip to France with her granddaughter, Dottie Tanner remembers the traumatic events that transpired when she risked everything to fight for her country and freedom. Young Dottie parachuted into occupied territory to work with the Resistance, living each day homesick and terrified of capture by the Nazi regime. She had no idea that a threat lurked among her comrades-a traitor who would wreak havoc on her life.Sixty years later, the traitor is finally exposed, and Dottie's whole world is turned upside down. Will her final mission be one of revenge? Or can she forgive and forget? Weaving between past and present, Resistance is an absorbing family saga about the pain we carry with us and the legacy we pass down to the future.

A London detective constable hunts down a bloodthirsty woman-while also harboring dark suspicions about one of her fellow cops . . . Since committing her first murder a month ago, Cara Mooney craves the high it gave her. She decides it's time to kill again-and Ryan has no idea he's meant to be her next victim.Meanwhile, after being suspended from her job, DC Nasreen Maqsood returns to work and quickly suspects that DCS Adams might be a dirty cop. She vows to investigate, but knows she must tread carefully. Then she's handed the case of Ryan's murder.With the pressure mounting, Nasreen finds her hands full. Soon it becomes apparent that Nasreen is looking for a sadistic predator, but little does she know just how determined this killer is . . .

The disappearance of a fisherman in Scotland brings dark secrets to the surface in this riveting police procedural from the author of Dark is the Day.When local fisherman Robert Paterson goes missing, DCI McTavish assumes that the man has fallen victim to another tragic fishing accident. However, things don't add up for Inspector Jim Carruthers. Why did Paterson take his boat out at night when he would normally fish during the day? Has he taken his own life or has something more sinister taken place?Then a bloodied body shows up on the uninhabited Isle of May-and Carruthers is shocked to find it isn't the fisherman's. He suspects the two events are connected. After a journalist who'd been investigating the two cases disappears, Carruthers tries to uncover what she discovered, and more questions arise. Has someone been leaking information to the press? If so, why? With the case getting more complicated and a murderer on the loose in this tight-knit coastal community, Carruthers has his work cut out.

Two detectives investigate when a coma patient gives birth in this mysterious thriller by the bestselling author of The First Husband. When a coma patient starts to have contractions and gives birth to a baby boy, the child's arrival triggers an investigation into serious sexual assault. Detectives McQuillan and Blalock are handed the case, while the internal hospital team collects information to help with the investigation. When Dr. Angela Crawford, who helped deliver the baby, learns that the child will be put in foster care, she and her husband agree to take the little boy in. Meanwhile, a young nurse, Jenny O'Hearn, helps compile data on the rapist and discovers several strange things. And when she is attacked, the detectives are forced to examine the case from a different perspective... Could a staff doctor, male nurse, or the chaplain be the rapist? Sometimes the truth isn't always obvious.A great read for fans of authors like K.L. Slater, Lisa Jewell, and Sue Watson.

A long-ago kidnapping is about to upend the lives of a perpetrator, a witness, and a victim who still doesn't know the truth . . . When a robbery turns into a kidnapping, the lives of those involved are changed forever. Conor and Dean are on the run with four-year-old Rosie. When they turn on one another, Conor takes drastic action to protect Rosie. He decides to keep her with him rather than to leave her behind and risk getting caught. His only option is to return to his childhood home in Ireland, passing her off as his daughter.Meanwhile, Sylvia, who witnessed the robbery, has her own secrets to hide. She becomes obsessed with Rosie and will stop at nothing to find the child.Years later, Rosie starts to uncover the lies, but nothing is as it seems. Is Sylvia prepared for what she will discover? And will she protect Rosie-or reveal the shocking truth?

How do you catch a killer whilst suffering from grief?Connor Phelan had his dream job as a prosecutor. He was on top of the world until the sudden and tragic death of his wife and unborn child brought it crashing down. He resigns almost immediately after the funeral and returns home to Rockfield, where he opens a small office of his own. Soon, Connor is back in the thick of things and finds himself as special prosecutor of Bob Clancy, an infamous local man, who is accused of strangling a high school cheerleader. After reviewing the case, Connor concludes that Clancy did break into the young girl's house, but he is not her killer. Connor believes the actual murderer was a serial killer from twenty years earlier dubbed The Rockfield Strangler. And it doesn't take long for DNA testing to confirm that the Rockfield Strangler is indeed back and has his eyes on his next victim.But how do you catch a monster who has eluded the police for so long, especially when you are still grieving and trying to rebuild your life?

An English pensioner and PI is drawn into a baffling case that strikes close to home in this cozy mystery by the author of the Kat and Mouse series.Doris Lester has taken a well-deserved break from work. She's planned a holiday with her best friend Wendy on a journey across the Yorkshire and Derbyshire Dales. But before they depart, a letter arrives that stirs up trouble and memories of the past. Soon Doris and Wendy are drawn into the mystery surrounding a troubled family, a missing person and gruesome murder.When Doris and Wendy join the investigation, intriguing revelations about Doris's life come to the surface, which shock even those closest to her. Step by step they uncover secrets that could tear a family even further apart. Can Wendy and Doris solve the mystery? And if they do, will their lives ever be the same again?

A brokenhearted seamstress struggles to regain her mojo after her boyfriend cheats on her in this romantic comedy debut.Violet is a seamstress with big dreams of designing her own wedding gowns and opening her own bridal shop. But things fall apart when she finds Philip, her boyfriend, in a compromising position with one of her colleagues.Violet decides it is time to go back home to her eccentric mother and particular father. And after wallowing, Violet decides to re-evaluate her life, put the past behind her, and search for happiness. She meets with old friends and builds an unlikely friendship with a group of zany women from her mother's Zumba class.So, with the help of her friends, old and new, Violet begins to rebuild her life. Then she meets the handsome Ben Matthews, and there is instant chemistry. But with life throwing up even more problems, their budding relationship is put to the test . . .Can Violet find love and happiness again or is she destined to a life of loneliness?A New Happy Place is a laugh-out-loud and heartwarming romantic comedy about love, hope, and friendship. It's the perfect read for fans of authors like Jojo Moyes and Holly Martin.

A twisty psychological thriller with "e;the ingenious structure and leaps in time and memory of a Christopher Nolan movie"e; from an award-winning director (Camden New Journal).Ross Blackleigh is on trial for four crimes which he insists he didn't commit. A detective inspector and a thoughtful self-reflective man, he goes against his counsel's advice and takes the stand in court.This is his story.Ross found himself wandering the streets one night, bleeding from the head and unable to remember the past year and a half. But before he could make sense of it, he was summoned to a crime scene where a nurse had been brutally murdered.His amnesia unnerved him and, fearing the worst, Ross allowed himself to be taken to hospital, only to be viciously attacked by a stranger with a knife.Suspecting that the attack was connected with the nurse's murder and that his own police colleagues were behind it, Ross set out on two parallel investigations: one into the killing and the other into his own mind.But when he digs into his own psyche, he is scared by what he finds . . .Is Ross being set up or is something far more disturbing behind the killings?"e;Profoundly creepy in the best way, and the desperation of the haunted protagonist makes it a compellingly nightmarish journey."e; -Life in Sci-Fi"e;These changes of gear, the mix of brutal realism and a sense of darker, inexplicable forces are what give Room 15-I won't reveal the significance of the title-its power, as the novel hurtles back to the courtroom and the jury's verdict."e; -Camden New Journal

A man is trapped in a strange room, strapped to a bed-while DC Nasreen Maqsood desperately scours London to find him . . . Daniel Rose finds himself in a confusing and terrifying predicament after awakening in an unfamiliar place, physically restrained. He is soon introduced to a beautiful, intimidating woman who calls herself the Queen Bee and refers to Danny as one of her workers. But what exactly does that mean and what does she want with him? Meanwhile, Detective Constable Nasreen Maqsood gets assigned to Danny's missing persons case. Not only does she want to crack it so she can prove to her male superiors that she's right for the job; she also wants to find Danny because they used to be old school friends.Meanwhile, still trapped, Danny starts to realise there are other bees in the bunker-new ones and ones who are coming to the end of their usefulness. What happens to a bee taken to C Wing? What happens when your time is up? Nasreen has no idea what she's up against, and for Daniel, the clock is ticking . . .

An ex-special forces officer comes out of hiding to solve his sister's murder in this tense mystery thriller. When Matt Armstrong learns that his sister has been murdered, he returns to London to find out what happened. Visiting the place where their sister's corpse was found, Matt struggles to uncover any information. But when he learns that a camera might have been used to record the killing, he becomes a man on a mission. Together with his former girlfriend, Matt chases down every scant lead, finding one dead end after another. Then an anonymous tip changes everything he thought he knew about his sister's lifeand how it ended. Now Matt is hunting for someone who's disappeared without a trace. But Matt knows a thing or two about disappearing...

Two detectives go up against a sadistic killer with a penchant for murder mysteries in this thriller by the bestselling author of M for Murder. When a teenager is found stabbed to death, detectives Rebecca Angell and Jake Sullivan are called to the scene. The clues soon lead them to a crime novel that provided the killer with gruesome inspiration. The author, Amy Gallaty, has a new book out, prompting the detectives to question how far she is prepared to go in the name of promotion. But when Gallaty attracts the attentions of a stalker and then a second murder mirrors another of her plots, Angell and Sullivan realize they are up against a cruel and clever psychopathone who may have a more personal agenda. Working with the FBI, Angell and Sullivan find themselves in a race against the clock to unlock the secrets in Gallsty's past before the killer can strike again...*** Previously published as Dead Write ***A great choice for fans of authors like Angela Marsons, Robert Bryndza, and Patricia Gibney.

A DCI deals with a homicide on a boat in the Thames-and hostility from his own colleagues-in the debut of this police thriller series.A shady London nightclub owner is found dead on his boat on the River Thames-and newly promoted DCI Alex Fleming, a man with a troubled past, is keen to prove his worth with his first murder case after joining the Major Crime Unit of Thames Valley Police.But Bill Watson, a belligerent fellow DCI, gives Fleming a hostile reception and, as internal politics come into play, Fleming finds himself up against both a difficult case and his own colleagues. During the course of the investigation, Fleming and his sergeant identify five suspects. Now they need to eliminate them one by one-or figure out whether they should be looking somewhere else entirely-in this first book in an electrifying new crime series.

A journalist focuses on an unsolved case for her true-crime podcast-and becomes fixated to the point of endangering her own life . . . Elaine Napier, an investigative journalist who's been made redundant from her job, decides her next project will be to record a true-crime podcast. All she needs is a story.When she stumbles upon the five-year-old cold case of Katrin, she begins an investigation that will quickly become a fixation. After an early breakthrough, Elaine's investigation leads her to Hannibal Heights, an apartment building that Katrin helped to design. The building is home to a sinister taxidermy museum, a host of intriguing residents, and more than its share of secrets. But despite the obvious danger, Elaine's obsession continues to grow.As her investigation threatens to spiral out of control, she receives threats and police pressure to shut the broadcast down. But she's fallen into the rabbit hole-and she can't stop until the shocking truth is uncovered . . .

A family's island holiday getaway takes a twisted turn in this crime thriller by the international bestselling author of See How They Run.Paradise is about to become hell . . . On a remote island in the Adriatic, an enigmatic billionaire hosts a twisted form of entertainment to satisfy the jaded appetites of his exclusive guests. And for one unsuspecting family, the holiday of a lifetime is about to become a desperate battle for survival.As young parents, Sam and Jody have managed to defy the odds once before. But years of struggle have taken their toll, and Sam's demons return to haunt him at the worst possible time.Caught up in a sick game of cat and mouse, can they put their differences aside and work under intolerable pressure to save themselves and their children? Live or die. It's the only choice they have . . . A fast-paced, utterly-gripping thriller, Survive is the perfect summer-time read and will appeal to fans of authors like John Marrs, Lucy Foley, and Peter May.Praise for Tom Bale"e;Tom Bale is one the best British thriller writers around."e; -Simon Kernick, international bestselling author of The Bone Field"e;Bale keeps us guessing as our heroes edge towards a shocking climax."e; -Matthew Lewin, Guardian

The murder of best friends sparks a sinister chain of events in this thriller from the internationally bestselling author of the Kat and Mouse mysteries.Would you risk everything to protect your family? Carla Andrews and Lorraine West are work colleagues and best friends. They socialise together, they work in the same bookmakers and they support each other as only best friends can.Then they are murdered together.When DI Tom Fowler is handed the case, he discovers a journal that Carla has left and must unpick the secrets Lorraine has kept hidden.Soon Carla's and Lorraine's husbands become the main suspects. It's usually the spouse who is responsible, isn't it?The investigation progresses until Lorraine's sixteen-year-old son disappears. Will the truth ever emerge? And is knowing the truth always worth the sacrifice?Praise for the thrillers of Anita Waller"e;Once again Anita Waller brings the reader a masterfully written, first class mystery thriller with a jaw dropping twist that will leave you speechless."e; -Once Upon a Time Book Reviews"e;I always anticipate getting my hands on the latest Anita Waller thriller because I know I will not be able to put it down and I will be thoroughly surprised and entertained."e; -Avonna Loves Genres"e;A must-read for crime thriller readers."e; -Bookstormer"e;A really well written, gripping book with plenty of twists for me!"e; -Donna's Book Blog"e;A tense, drama-packed read. I was literally biting my nails by the end."e; -On the Shelf Reviews

A woman is caught in a web of deceit when her ex is convicted of rape in this British psychological thriller based on true events. When Billie receives a desperate letter from the man she loves, she returns home to Manchester, determined to help him. Convicted of a crime he swears he didn't commit, Stan is trying to make his case from prison. Meanwhile, his accuser, Kelly, is struggling to cope after an ordeal that has left her traumatized and isolated. A private detective is looking for vital evidence that would set Stan freeand Billie is enlisted to help. Then her faith in Stan begins to waver when she hears Kelly's version of events. There may be two sides to every story, but there's only one truth. Unfortunately for Billie, the deeper she digs, the more lies are unearthed.

Two British masters of suspense weave a gripping tale of enduring friendship, buried secrets, and deadly revenge in this psychological thriller. Best friends since childhood, Wendy and Nell know each other better than anyoneor so they think. When someone threatens to reveal a secret that would destroy their bond, it alters the course of both their lives. Nell leaves for France while Wendy embarks on marriage and motherhood. They keep in touch with letters... yet hide the lonely and violent truth of their lives.Then a twisted, deceitful face from the past turns up to wreak havoc on both of them. Someone is seeking revenge. And that someone is a killer. It's time for Wendy and Nell to face their demonsno matter the cost.

A deaf woman must stop a serial killer obsessed with targeting everyone she loves in this intense psychological thriller. Annie Black, who is profoundly deaf, has always looked out for her friend's deaf son Toby. Now she's looking for him as part of a search party. And when the fifteen-year-old turns up murdered, it's only the beginning of Annie's nightmare. Someone is targeting people close to hersomeone merciless and very smart. Teaming up with the lead Detective, Annie attempts to understand the killer's mind. With everyone she cares about in mortal danger, her work puts the entire deaf community at risk. And as the murders escalate, the killer's obsession grows. Will the police untangle the killer's motivation before it's too late?

A Dublin suburb is rocked by multiple murder investigations while the detective in charge must also face a personal crisis in this Irish crime thriller. When Detective Garda Sergeant Mike West and his partner, Garda Andrews, are called to an abandoned house, they are shocked to find the body of a small child stuffed inside a suitcase. With no child reported missing, they must first determine who she is. As their search for her identity reaches beyond Ireland, another murder takes their attention, one with a surfeit of suspects. Meanwhile, West's personal life is upended when someone targets his partner with compromising photographs. With troubles mounting on all sides, restoring peace to the village of Foxrock seems like an impossible task.

You've got seven days… then you're nextWhen a young woman falls to her death from a balcony, everyone thinks she lost her balance taking a daredevil selfie - until psychologist, Samantha Willerby, steps onto the scene. Called in by the Met to examine a series of cold cases, she uncovers a chilling link between this death and two others. The victims have one shocking detail in common: their hair was hacked off exactly seven days before they were killed.When it comes to light that Sam knew one of the victims, she's determined to break all the rules to track down this calculating serial killer with a terrifying calling card.But the victims aren't the only ones being watched. When Sam's hair is slashed, she knows one thing for certain. She has only seven days before the murderer finishes the job. Can Sam get inside the mind of a ruthless killer before her first profiling case proves to be her last?An utterly addictive fast-paced crime thriller, Cut you Dead will have you hooked from the first page. It will appeal to fans of authors such as L.J. Ross, Mark Billingham and Angela Marsons.