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A London forensic psychologist pursues a serial killer with a passion for music and revenge in this crime thriller by the author of Blood Symmetry.Adrian Stone believes he is a genius. A narcissist, with a psychotic desire to pursue his ambition to become the world's most revered pianist, Stone joined London's Royal College of Music as a child prodigy, believing his path to fame was secure. But when his parents decided to send him back to school, he slaughtered them and his older sister in their Richmond home, landing himself in Rampton's high-security unit.Nine years later Stone escapes with two goals in mind: to kill those who denied his destiny and pursue his musical ambitions.As bodies start to appear around London, Dr. Alice Quentin is brought in from the Met's Forensic Psychology Unit. But when she realizes her name is on Stone's list of potential victims, the case becomes personal.Working alongside her boyfriend, DI Don Burns, London's most successful murder investigator, Alice must stop Stone to save her own life. She soon realizes that there is logic to the music left at each murder scene, and thinks she's cracked the case, but little does she know what Stone has in store for his grand finale . . .Fatal Harmony is a compelling crime thriller that will appeal to fans of authors like Helen Fields, Elly Griffiths, and Mari Hannah.

Two seven-year-old girls, Tina and Suzy, are playing in a dusty creek when a stranger appears and strikes up a conversation. He is sad that he doesn’t have a doll to play with like the girls do, so Suzy hurries home to fetch one. When she returns, Suzy discovers both Tina and the stranger have vanished.A short while later, traffic officer Leighton Jones, who is fighting his own demons, is driving home from the scene of a near-fatal accident. When Leighton sees a young girl race out in front of his car and vanish into the countryside, he reports the sighting. Unfortunately, his superiors, who are increasingly concerned about Leighton’s mental health, doubt the child exists.But after Tina’s mother confirms her daughter’s disappearance, Leighton risks his job by pursuing his own investigation of the case.Meanwhile, in the Californian countryside, a child killer is relentlessly searching for the one who got away.Leighton has his work cut out. But can he prove his sanity and find Tina before the stranger does?

She has dark desires-and big plans to fulfill them. A tense and terrifying psychological thriller from the author of the DI Melanie Watton series.When twenty-two-year-old Gillian Thompson returns from university for the summer, it is apparent there is tension at home. An irritant to her father and a concern to her mother, Gillian's home life is less than ideal.Geraldine, Gillian's mother, has suffered abuse from Joe for years. However, it is not until Joe dies that the family dynamic shifts and Gillian starts out on her own dark journey . . .When Gillian meets Paul and Daniel she starts to become the person she always knew she was. And as people around her start dying Gillian faces scrutiny from her mother.But are the deaths accidents or is something more sinister at work?Praise for the novels of Charlotte Barnes"e;An addictive read . . . a really well written and enjoyable psychological thriller-highly recommended!!"e; -Donna's Book Blog"e;Well written and smartly plotted with a fine array of characters and a thrilling story . . . Definitely an author to watch!"e; -Grace J Reviewerlady

"e;Dark, tense and utterly enthralling . . . the story of a little girl who turns into a strong and determined woman against all the odds."e; -Books of All KindsHow do you escape a life of conflict and abuse?Being a young girl in 1940s Ireland isn't easy for Molly, especially since she isn't like others. Her family and community are wary of the quiet, beautiful child with the uncanny gift of healing.As Molly becomes a teenager life gets harder and she loses faith in everything.Molly is surrounded by danger, even from those closest to her. She must make choices. But will she choose the right path or is she doomed to a life of misery? Will she survive in a world of violence and crime? Will The Healer ever be healed?"e;This tells of a young girl's strength, her sheer will to survive and make a better life for herself. Sharon Thompson's marvellous writing has brought Molly McCarthy to life, with its touches of magic and ultimately, hope."e; -White Tulip Candles

A serious-minded teenager and her self-absorbed, style-obsessed mother struggle to understand each other in this poignant, witty novel.Single mom Stella wants nothing more than to impress her teenage daughter-who doesn't share her mother's interests in fashion, social media, or partying. Instead, Tara can only cringe over the fact that her mother is famous-or at least thinks she is-as an editor at a magazine for "e;hot teens."e;Stella has shielded her daughter from her own religious upbringing and has told her nothing about her father. But when they move back to Belfast, hiding the past becomes trickier-and the strained relationship expands from two generations to three. Meanwhile, Tara blogs about her teenage angst and begins working at a home for rescued animals run by the enigmatic Nora. When Tara's blog takes off, a rival magazine offers to publish it as a column, putting her in a difficult situation-having to risk hurting her mother in order to achieve her own dream of being a writer . . .

She came at first for answers…now she's back for youAmateur viola player Rosie Chandler is the sole survivor of a crash which sends a group of musicians plunging into a lake. Convinced the accident was deliberate, but unable to recall what happened, she is determined to recover her lost memories and seeks out clinical psychologist, Dr Samantha Willerby.But Rosie is hiding something… Sam is immediately drawn to the tragic Rosie and as she helps her piece the fragments together, the police find disturbing new evidence which raises further questions. Why is Rosie so desperate to recover her worthless viola?When Rosie insists they return to the lake to re-live the fatal incident, the truth about Rosie finally emerges. Now Sam is the one seriously out of her depth…

When a cognitive psychologist loses three patients to suicide, she finds herself confronting a dangerous conspiracy in this psychological thriller.One of England's top specialists in post-traumatic stress, Dr Samantha Willerby has never seen anything like this before. After a fire on the London Underground, three survivors seek her help. All three are clearly traumatized-but their stories don't match the facts. Are they 'faking it'?Sam's confusion turns to horror when, one by one, each of them is driven to suicide. Then the mystery strikes close to home when her partner, Conrad, begins to suffer the same terrifying flashbacks. As Sam works to uncover the cause, she finds herself unraveling a mysterious and chilling conspiracy . . .

A new drug will give you your best-and last-high in this "e;amazing follow up to Enter the Dark . . . Fast-paced, gruesome and very dark"e; (The Book Magnet).In a derelict squat, the Smart Man watches as the new narcotic developed by his shadowy organisation wreaks havoc on its unsuspecting victims. The drug is now ready for sale on their exclusive darknet marketplace.Meanwhile, former detective Pete Harris had started a new life away from the Cyber Crimes Unit with his daughter and begins to rekindle his relationship with a former colleague. Unknown to Pete, the retired head of the unit has sought out crime boss Curtis Slater and offered him information-for a price.With his life seemingly complete, Pete's world comes crashing down as he is drawn into Slater's game with fatal consequences. He must join forces with his old enemies in a race against time. But can Pete save his loved ones from the clutches of Slater, the Smart Man . . . and a sinister ringmaster?"e;An action-packed story! Interesting plot threads cleverly woven together, with plenty to keep the reader turning the pages."e; -Bibliophile Book Club

A woman starts asking questions about her past-changing the direction of her future: "e;Dempsey writes with such warmth and affection."e; -Claire Allan, USA Today-bestselling author of Her Name was RoseAva Connors is comfortable with her life just as it is, still living in the tiny terrace house in Belfast where she was brought up by her grandmother, Maggie; seeing her long-term boyfriend, Finlay; and working in a florist. But Maggie's health is declining, and Finlay is fed up waiting for Ava to make a commitment.Ava never really knew her mother, and when she inherits an old, dilapidated house it ignites an interest in the woman who abandoned her as a child. Soon Ava begins to ask questions about why-setting in motion a series of events that will change her comfortable life forever-in a novel about the relationships we take for granted and the questions we ask of those we love.

A death in remote Scotland remains an unspoken secret-for now . . . "e;A cracking read that will keep you engaged until the very end."e; -Sharon Bairden, author of Sins of the FatherOn a remote Scottish hillside, three paths meet. On each path, a boy, one carrying a gun. When their paths cross, a shot is fired and a boy dies. That leaves two-one killer and one perfect witness . . .This killer will stop at nothing to make sure the witness says nothing. Keeping quiet can be difficult, even for someone who's been guarding a secret of his own for five years. What if the witness decides he's been silent too long? Sometimes even the unspeakable must be spoken, if we can find the words . . .From the bestselling author of the psychological thrillers Till The Dust Settles and I Know Where You Live. One Perfect Witness is a gripping thriller with a "e;brilliant storyline, great characters and an unusually satisfying ending"e; (Wendy Haines).

Paul finally has his life back on track. After losing his wife, Helena in a horrific car crash, he has found love with Sally and moves into her country cottage. As a former high-ranking Naval Officer, Paul now works as Head of Security at MI5.Paul has no memories from before he was ten years old. An accident left him in a coma for 9 months. But was it really an accident? Soon Paul starts to have flashes of childhood memories, all involving his childhood friend, Owen.Sally introduces him to her friend, Juliet, the owner of a craft shop. Paul is shocked when he meets Juliet's partner, his old friend Owen. Flashes of memories continue to haunt Paul, particularly the memory of his first wife Helena burning in the car crash. As dark things start to happen, and local people begin dying in horrific accidents, Paul must face his past and will end up fighting for his life.

Cancel the wedding. The groom is dead. When a tycoon's son is murdered the night before his wedding, the grief-stricken father offers private detective Dan Reno a life-changing bounty to find the killer.Reno, nearly broke, thinks he's finally found himself in the right place at the right time. But when a band of crooked cops get involved, Reno finds himself fighting for his life.Who committed the murder, and why? Which cops can he trust, if any?Haunted by his murdered father and a violent past, Reno wants no more blood on his hands. But a man's got to make a living, and backing off is not in his DNA.Traversing the snowy alpine winter in the Sierras and the lonely deserts of Nevada, Reno must revert to his old ways to survive. Because the bounty won't do him much good if he's dead.

What if your daughter becomes your enemy?When barmaid, Rachel, discovers her soon-to-be-married daughter, Beth, pinned down by a stranger in the pub cellar, Rachel lashes out in panic and the intruder ends up dead. In desperation, Rachel convinces Beth they should cover up the crime and go ahead with the planned wedding in one month’s time.Rachel, however, has her own reasons for not involving the police. Hiding their dreadful secret is harder than they both imagined and as the big day approaches and the lies multiply, Beth becomes a liability. Rachel looks on in dismay at the hen party when, after too many drinks, Beth declares she’s about to make a special announcement. But before Beth can say a word she disappears...When two people share a chilling secret can both hold their nerve?

From the bestselling author of the DI Geraldine Steel series comes a suspenseful and gripping psychological thriller, perfect for fans of domestic noir.Julie is devastated to learn that her husband, Paul, is having an affair. It seems her life can't get any worse-until she comes home to find his dead body in their bed.When the police establish he was murdered, Julie is the obvious suspect.To protect her son from the terrible situation, Julie sends the teenage boy to his grandparents in Edinburgh while she fights to prove her innocence.With all the evidence pointing to her, the only way she can escape conviction is by discovering the true identity of her husband's killer.But who really did murder Paul?The truth is never straightforward . . . "e;Pure suspense . . . an extremely readable and addictive story."e; -My Reading Corner"e;A fast-paced, compulsive domestic noir style thriller."e; -The Book Magnet"e;The tension crept up in this slow burning, but suspenseful plot . . . Twists and turns were aplenty."e; -Chapterinmylife

When a young woman swaps coats with a prostitute then vanishes, it marks the start of a mystifying case for Leighton Jones. After traffic officer Leighton is called to an altercation in a used car lot he is confronted by a prostitute rambling on about a girl who stole her coat. He thinks nothing of it. That is until the body of a Jane Doe shows up, matching the prostitute's description. What is the link between the fight in the car lot and the dead woman?Leighton proceeds to gather evidence, which he attempts to pass onto the lead Homicide detective, Slater. However, Slater tells Leighton to back off, and that a suspect has been arrested. Fearing there is more to the case than he first thought, Leighton, is driven to keep digging and soon ends up on the trail of a serial killer.But Leighton might be out of his depth this time…

While skiing deep in Lake Tahoe's backcountry, private detective Dan Reno finds the first naked body, buried under fresh snow. Reno's contacted by the grieving father who wants to know who murdered his daughter and why?How did the body end up in such a remote, mountainous location? The questions become murkier when a second body is found. Is there a serial killer stalking promiscuous young women in South Lake Tahoe? Or are the murders linked to a different criminal agenda? Searching for answers, Reno is accosted by a gang of racist bikers with a score to settle. He also must deal with his pal, Cody Gibbons, who the police consider a suspect. The clues lead to the owner of a strip club and a womanizing police captain, but is either the killer? The bikers up the ante, but are unaware that Cody Gibbons has Reno's back at any cost. Meanwhile, the police won't tolerate Reno's continued involvement in the case. But Reno knows he's getting close. And the most critical clue comes from the last person he'd suspect.

Smuggling. Prostitution. Murder.London. 1920 and coroner's officer May Keaps is tasked with solving the mystery that surrounds the death of a young boy, found drowned in The Thames.But was it murder or an accident?May knows that when children go missing, the reason is often linked to money but she is in danger of underestimating the corrupting influence of power . . .On streets where poverty and exploitation walk hand-in-hand everyone has a price. And some are more valuable dead than alive. But who is pulling the strings?May must journey into the dark underbelly of London to find the answers.

For a community psychiatric nurse, Monica Morris has an unhealthy interest in poison, and when, on impulse, she buys an antique Ship’s Doctor’s Cabinet with a set of leather-bound journals she becomes fascinated by the content.A few days later, she discovers the body of her patient, Jan Collins, and although police assume suicide by overdose, Monica is not convinced.When more unexplained deaths involving poisoning occur, Monica realises they are linked and so does DS Adams who is investigating. But how are they connected? And why?When it becomes obvious that she’s unwittingly stepped into a trap set for someone else, Monica’s career, her own sanity and her life are placed at risk. But where can she turn to for help?

A single mom of newborn twins seeks a path through post-natal depression-while also trying to keep her beauty salon afloat-in this powerful, emotional novel.Kat's life has become a blur of dirty nappies and sleepless nights. She has moved into the flat above the salon she owns-without Max, the father of her children. To make matters worse, Max has revealed he plans to remarry. With her twin babies taking up all of her time and Max never around to help, Kat feels constantly on edge-and when she's diagnosed with post-natal depression, she feels more alone than ever . . .This conclusion to the trilogy that began with Holding Myself and Losing Myself is an emotional, uplifting novel about a woman searching for the light at the end of the tunnel and the strength she finds in the people in her life-and in herself."e;An amazing character."e; -Gemma's Book Reviews

It is March 1920. May Keaps, the Poplar Coroner's Officer, has never failed to provide a jury with sufficient evidence to arrive at a just verdict.The poverty, drunken fights between visiting sailors, drug trafficking, and criminal gangs, haunting the shadows of the busiest docks in the world, mean that the Coroner sees more than its fair share of sudden and unnatural deaths.May relishes the responsibility placed upon her but there are many who believe it's an unsuitable job for a woman. Even May begins to wonder if that is the case when the discovery of a young man's body, in a Limehouse alley, plunges her into an underworld of opium dens, gambling, turf wars, protection rackets and murder.As her investigations draw her into danger, it becomes increasingly clear that whoever is responsible intends to avoid the hangman's noose by arranging to have May laid out on one of her own mortuary slabs.

A serial killer has some loose ends to tie up in this riveting psychological thriller-a follow-up to the international bestseller, 34 Days.How much can one family take?Jenny Carbrook murdered three people to make it look as though there was a serial killer at work in Lincoln, when the only person she wanted to kill was Ray Carbrook, her father-in-law, who had raped her the week before her marriage to his son.Jenny wrote letters detailing her crimes in order to protect everyone she loved, but was forced to go into hiding before retrieving the evidence against her. Not only did she leave the letters behind but also her young daughter, Grace.Now Jenny has a plan, a strategy, to get the letters back. But it's not only the letters that Jenny has in her sights . . ."e;A gripping and tense follow-up that is an absolute must read for fans of 34 Days."e; -bytheletterbookreviews"e;Plenty of twists and turns."e; -If Only I Could Read Faster"e;An epic read . . . A super follow-on from 34 Days."e; -Books From Dusk Till Dawn