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“Gripping . . . had me hooked from the very first page. I couldn’t put it down and read it in a weekend . . . keeps the reader on their toes.” —Amazon reviewer, five starsA darkly suspenseful story of troubled marriages, small-town secrets, and shocking twists by the author of The Couple in the Photograph. After a row with her husband, Jocelyn Dexter leaves London and heads to their country cottage for a break. While she’s there, Jocelyn joins a group of women one night at the manor house nearby—and gets entangled in other people’s relationships. Picking up on the tension beneath the surface, Jocelyn entertains herself by indulging in some snooping, and tries to pry secrets out of the locals. The tables turn when she discovers that someone is spying on her, and it becomes clear that someone wants her to go back where she came from. Jocelyn considers it a challenge. But involving herself in the affairs of others will lead her down a dark path . . .

In this gripping spy thriller, post-Brexit tensions are high across the UK, and the fate of the nation is in the hands of a desperate agent. Britain is a hotbed of racial discord and economic uncertainty. Only Sir Geoffrey Hartnell, an ageing but hugely respected Member of Parliament, can ease tensions. But as tenuous talks begin, a ghost from the past threatens to bring the UK to its knees.Lucie Musilova is a young woman running out of places to hide. Half-British, half-Czech and rejected by both countries in the aftermath of Brexit, she has no choice but to accept an assignment with a secret branch of intelligence services. As the Hartnel case-and her mysterious role in it-spiral out of control, one false move could cost future of the nation . . . not to mention Lucie's life.

A doctor's office is plagued with deaths from unnatural causes in this ';fabulous start to a murder mystery series... well plotted story and great characters'(Peter Boon, author of Who Killed Miss Finch?). Dr. Cathy Moreland has recently returned to work after battling mental health challenges, but her surgery in the British countryside is simmering, as usual, with tensions. One doctor struggles to keep up with the changes in the medical field; another, ambitious and aggressive, is romantically entangled with a nurse. The newest arrival, a pharmacist, seems very competentbut his behaviour is mysterious. When one of the doctors dies after drinking a cup of coffee, the practice is thrown into a state of suspicion and chaos. Circumstances seem to point toward one partnerbut Cathy intends to examine the evidence more closely...

A British police detective''s latest case gets curiouser and curiouser in this hard-hitting novel by the author of The Devil''s Line.DSI Billie Wilde''s romantic relationship is intense-but it''s nothing compared to the pressure of her latest case, especially since the new chief of police is gunning for her squad. If they don''t get a handle on a series of deaths-which seem to have a connection to Alice in Wonderland-they could wind up being demoted. And the identity of one of the victims has made things devastatingly personal for Billie.In search of clues, she winds up working closely with PI Ellis Darque, who is working undercover. But as Billie works to sort out what''s going on behind the scenes, and confronts dark truths about her own family, she starts to feel like she''s gone through the looking-glass herself . . .This chilling police procedural by the author of The Magpie, finalist for the Lindisfarne Prize for Crime Fiction, is a compelling tale filled with complex motives, tangled mysteries, and shocking surprises.

She’s killed her husband—and now she must convince the police that she is not the villain but the victim . . . Caron Rivers appeared to have it all. Lovely home. Loving spouse. Happy marriage. But behind closed doors, things were not what they seemed. Why did Caron snap and kill Bill? Now she finds herself at the police station, facing questions about exactly what happened and what led to the shocking event. With Bill dead, she is free to tell her story. But the police may not believe it, in this gripping novel of emotional and psychological suspense from the author of Abduction and The Accident.

A writer interrogates a woman who may or may not have killed her husband, in a taut tale of psychological suspense by the author of Sincerely, Yours.After twenty-five years in the remote English countryside, living under an assumed name, Erica Miller has decided it''s time for the world to hear her story-from her point of view, rather than from the tabloids or the gossips who think she got away with murder.She hires Prudence Carr to write about her privileged childhood, her marriage, the affairs, the day her husband disappeared, and the day his body was found in the marshes. Despite evidence against her, the jury refused to convict, leaving Erica to live a life of quiet isolation.Erica has a lot to say. But as the story unfolds, so does Prudence. It is clear that this project could make Prudence''s career. In this compelling novel of mystery and deceit, everything will depend on who gets the last word . . .

';Wow... had me gripped from the first page... I honestly couldnt stop reading.' Goodreads reviewer, five starsA victim of crime may actually be a criminal in this twisting tale of psychological suspense by the author of Devil's Play. When Sophie Macreavey wakes up in the hospital, suffering from stab wounds, detectives are quick to question herhoping to make sense of the horrific scene where she was found. Sophie's adoptive parents and sister are dead. Her brothers are missing. Sophie can't remember anythingbut reveals the abusive nightmare she's been through as part of the family. The social worker assigned to her case eventually brings Sophie home, but soon notices discrepancies in Sophie's story. She claims she hadn't been allowed to use technology, yet there's a social media account, extensive messages between herself and a boy, and videos of Sophie online. The more that comes out, the worse it looks for Sophie. She has told some lies. But will the full truth be uncovered?

In gritty Glasgow, a police detective confronts criminals—as well as an enemy that lies within . . . In the seedy environs of 1980s Glasgow, Scotland, it takes guts to be a cop. DI Luc Kidston has guts—though he also has a weak spot thanks to his fear of heights. Now he must focus on finding a samurai sword–wielding vigilante—and untangling the case of one of his protégés, who’s been arrested for allegedly putting a woman into a coma. Solving both problems will lead Kidston to take some unorthodox steps, including hiring a forensic hypnotist. It will also bring him into conflict with his own colleagues and lead him to fight for his life in a terrifying showdown . . .

A doctor retreats to the Scottish coast for a fresh startbut finds herself in harm's wayin this compelling murder mystery. Physician Cathy Moreland needs time to heal, having recently been diagnosed with bipolar disorder while struggling with a painkiller habit. The little village of Kinnaven promises respite, but after Cathy attempts to get an opiate prescription, things don't go well. When she discovers the body of the local Dr. Cosgrove, her sanctuary is shattered. Before long, Cathy is swept up in local gossip about the death. Decades earlier, the cliff where Cosgrove died had been the site of another tragedy, leading some to suspicions about the doctor's demise. But as Cathy determines to learn the truth, she will find herself in grave danger. The Dr. Cathy Moreland Mysteries are written by a former practicing physician and praised for their ';great characters' (Peter Boon, author of Who Killed Miss Finch?). Revised version,previously published under the same title.

';OMG... hit me like a sledgehammer! My heart seemed to stop beating and I was left reeling!... I read it from beginning to end in one sitting.' Goodreads reviewer, five starsFive years after a couple's life was shattered, the Connection Agency tries to bring them peace in a twist-filled mystery by the author of Blood Red... Five years ago, John and Caroline Coates were happily expecting the birth of twin girls, until an intruder ended their hopes and dreams. Now, John has come to the Connection Agency, asking for their help in tracking down the man who caused them such grief. Back then, Tessa's involvement was cut short when the cold case department quickly took over. This is the chance for her and Luke to follow the facts and finally lay this case to rest. With the rest of the Connection team busy with other jobs, Tessa and Luke, alongside DI Eileen Haughton, an old colleague of Tessa's from her police days, steadily follow the clues to an ending they could never have imaginedrevealing a truth that could either bring the Coateses the peace they crave or take them to further depths of despair...

A secret society's dark truths come to light when murder disrupts their circle in this riveting psychological mystery by the author of The Convent.Four troubled students have come together as an unlikely group of friends after joining an underground society at university-based around the celebration and practices of New Satanism. It is run by a charismatic and beautiful sociopath named Dillon, who exerts a strange power over Eleanor, Hunter, Natalie, and Seth.Now their unhealthy bond has set in motion a chain of events that no one could have seen coming. When one of the friends dies unexpectedly, the police initially believe it's accidental. But the victim's father is convinced otherwise, and a spotlight is turned on the secret society and its members. The question is not only who is responsible for the murder, but exactly what sort of darkness lies behind it . . .

';Gripping... hooked me in straight away and I finished this book in less than 2 days... really kept me guessing.' Goodreads reviewer, five stars In this gripping thriller by the author of Don't Believe Her, one phone call brings a buried horror back to the surfaceand upends a family's life... When Sara answers the phone and hears the name Drake Mills, it makes her blood run cold. It is a name from her past. A name she would rather forget. Keeping the call a secret from her husband and her daughter, Marcie, Sara instead decides to confide in someone else from her past, a woman who knows all about Drake Mills. Eventually, Sara is forced to disclose the truth to her husband. What she doesn't realize is that Marcie senses something is going on with her parents, and when she discovers a book in the attic written by her mother, an account of how she survived a serial killer, it opens a door that Sara preferred to keep firmly locked...

';Hooked from the start... absolutely brilliant. Wish I could rate it higher... Just wow!' Amazon reviewer, five starsHer new house has a mysterious pastand her new life in the English countryside is about to take a dark turn... When Ellie and Ash move into a beautiful old house in rural Norfolk, England, they believe they've found their perfect home. Intrigued by the people next door, Ellie befriends shy but sweet Benjamin, and as time goes by, becomes ever more curious about his elusive sister, Virginia. But when she discovers that her new home has a darker past and that Ash has been keeping secrets, what she thought was a perfect life in the countryside begins to unravel. Is her best friend to be trusted, are the new neighbours all that they really seem, and why is her new puppy so obsessed with the cellar? Most worrying of all is the mystery of what happened to the former occupants of the house. When Ash goes away on business and strange things begin to happen, Ellie's paranoia goes into overdrive. But are these all coincidencesor is she really in danger?

This novel about the dark past that haunts a seemingly happy household is "e;an intricate portrayal of love and loss, redemption and revenge"e; (Anne Coates, author of Songs of Innocence).Helen, a widow, is desperate for a perfect family life and will do everything she can to get what she wants.Martin, a veteran, is adrift and seemingly without hope. Can he ever win back his estranged family?Charley, a pregnant teenager, is striking out on her own to create a new life for her unborn child-but her mother has other ideas.When these three seemingly disparate lives connect, the past and the present collide to reveal secrets, lies, and just how far people are willing to go to hide the truth . . .

A journalist's investigation leads her into danger and murder: "e;This contemporary thriller, set in India and London, is intriguing and thought provoking."e; -NB MagazineSamantha is a journalist in search of a big break that could make a career. When she comes across a little-reported story in India about a hotelier named Amit Joshi-who was accused of rape but exonerated when it was revealed he is actually female-Samantha believes there's more to uncover. She begins to investigate, helped by a colleague, Gregory, whose brother Simon works for the British High Commission in Delhi.But as more comes to light, Simon is found brutally murdered. And when Gregory travels to India to discover what happened to his brother, he goes missing. With the authorities seemingly unable to help, Samantha heads to India to search for Gregory and discover the truth behind Amit's story and Simon's murder. But thrown into a dark underworld with danger at every turn, she fears that the truth could prove to be the death of not just the story but Samantha herself . . .

"e;Holmes creates a quiet air of tension as she deftly describes the carelessness of youth and its consequences in her endearingly flawed characters."e; -Hilary Boyd, bestselling author of Thursdays in the ParkIn the summer of 1972, a group of friends is invited to Somerset to help photographer Seymour Stratton renovate a dilapidated cottage on Wyld Farm. Over the next year, they come to regard the farm as a place to be for the rest of their lives, to enjoy the good life. But despite the commitment and camaraderie, the rural idyll collapses. Twenty-five years later, the group is brought together again in unexpected circumstances-and the secrets of the past that are revealed may devastate once unbreakable friendships-in this extraordinary novel from the bestselling author of The Huntingfield Paintress."e;Wry, vivid and deftly plotted, this account of how youthful follies can come back to haunt you in middle age is a real delight."e; -John Preston, author of A Very English Scandal

A lonely man falls in love and will do anything to maintain that feeling, in this tale of romance, self-discovery and the eternal search for happiness.James has fallen through life, plotting a course of least resistance, taking each day as it comes and waiting for something to turn up, to give his existence meaning.His journey lacks one vital element: a fellow traveller. Then he meets Lainey, an American working in London. She's confident, beautiful, and captivating.When James set out to win her heart, Lainey gives James a reason to grow, and promises the happy ending he has sought so keenly.But is sharing life with another everything he hoped?

A young man leaves his idyllic home in the Scottish isles on a life-changing adventure in this modern tale of duty, revenge, and self-discovery.On the small Scottish island of Hinba, Fergus Buchanan has led a charmed life. He has a doting family, a loving sweetheart and the respect of his neighbours. One day, he will inherit the coveted position of postmaster currently held by his grandfather. All is as it should be, and nothing stands between him and the limitless happiness of his destiny.But when it comes to light that a Hinba relic known as the Cursing Stone is about to be sold in Glasgow, Fergus is sent to retrieve the stolen artifact and return it to its rightful home. His adventures in the wild world beyond cause him to question everything he thought he knew. Succeed or fail, nothing will be the same again . . .

Suburban life is far from idyllic for the middle-aged residents of wealthy housing estate outside London in this dramatic tale."e;50 is the new 30,"e; so says Ben Wilde's record producer on the eve of his comeback. If only Ben could win back ex-girlfriend, Kate, he'd be a happy man.But married Kate has moved on, and moved out-to Eden Hill, a quiet housing estate in the suburbs. Lonely and homesick for London, can Kate resist ego-maniac Ben's advances and save her own flagging marriage?Streets away, Kate's new friend Lisa, a Chihuahua toting ex-WAG, is primed for a fresh start-until her footballer ex-husband is found dead and she is vilified in the press.But Kate, Lisa, and Ben aren't the only ones having a midlife crisis. Local shop owner Martin dreams of escaping his dutiful marriage, and develops an unhealthy obsession with Lisa and her friends in Eden Hill.Alongside a colourful cast of friends and family, Kate, Lisa, Ben, and Martin are living proof that older does not always mean wiser because in Eden Hill, there's temptation around every corner.

In this warm, witty novel, the village of Eden Hill is full of family conflicts, marital misunderstandings, and small-town secrets . . .Musician Ben Wilde and his bride, Lisa, return from honeymoon, only to have their lives disrupted by Lisa's demanding mum, who's moving in while recuperating from a shoe-related injury-and Ben being summoned for a newly scheduled European tour. When Lisa befriends her neighbour, Rosemary, who's also home alone while her husband travels for work, the women wonder if their men are faithful. But will their grim suspicions be confirmed, or has absence made the heart grow paranoid?Meanwhile, in the village, the coffee shop is under new management with the arrival of divorced mum Chloe and her troubled teen son, Jake. But serving flat whites leaves Chloe feeling empty until she meets Caleb, a widowed father of two. If only Jake and Caleb could get on . . .Then there's Jan and Martin Bevan, who are new to Eden Hill-but a frosty reception leaves them wondering if they've made a huge mistake. As the little community struggles to sort out its problems, it becomes clear that Eden isn't always paradise . . .

A dead Internet millionaire reflects on the mistakes he made in life as his family copes with loss in tale of regret and redemption.When Internet millionaire Harry Melville dies in a car crash, the lives of his wife, Sarah, and twin brother, Ben, are thrown into turmoil.Harry seemed to have it all; a close-knit family and a happy marriage. Yet as he recalls his past from the afterlife, the truth emerges. There were unspoken and bitter jealousies between the brothers and his unhappy wife was burdened by loneliness and guilt.When Ben takes over the running of Harry's charity foundation, he begins to find purpose for the first time in years. But a new arrival brings a series of revelations that expose Harry's complex and dual personality. As he learns his part in the suffering of those he left behind, is it too late for Harry to make amends?A tale of regret and redemption, From the Outside looks at the rivalries that can destroy relationships and the lost opportunity for happiness when ego reigns over emotion.Praise for From the Outside"e;Original, intoxicating and oozing intrigue, this is a mesmerising twister of a story that sucks you in from the very first page."e; -Shari Low, author of The Story of Our Secrets"e;I can't recommend From the Outside enough! So full of heart and warmth, as well as intrigue and twists."e; -Alice Hinds, Sunday Post"e;A gripping read from another brilliant Scottish author."e; -Judy Murray"e;Clare Johnston brings us a beautifully-written tale of brotherly ties, family fractures, and finding peace with those we leave behind."e; -Leslie Tall Manning, author of Maggie's Dream

In a world deeply riven by division, a world of murders, bomb blasts and assassinations, how can any individual transcend the seemingly inevitable violence of their very existence? Northern Ireland, 1972. On the Crumlin Road, Belfast, the violent sectarian Troubles have forced Tom Martin to take drastic measures to protect his family. Across the divide, William McManus pursues his own bloody code, murdering for a cause. Yet both men have underestimated the power of love and an individual's belief in right and wrong; a belief that will shake the lives of both families with a greater impact than any bomb blast. This is a compelling, challenging story of conflict between and within families driven by religion, belief, loyalty and love.

A woman and her family confront past traumas and present-day suspicions after news emerges of a celebrity's mysterious death . . .Lizzie and her loving but somewhat dysfunctional family are still grieving over the loss of a much-loved family member. Lizzie is doing her best to keep her family together-but the recent death of a high-profile record producer has them in a spin. The police suspect foul play; Lizzie and other family members suspect one another. A troubling personal connection to the dead man and his sordid behavior leads Lizzie to begin searching for answers. And soon, she finds herself being dragged back into the past, and into the life of her father, which up until now she has never been privy to . . .