Six weeks of friendship. A lifetime paying for it. They were the cool girls. Two years older, oozing glamour. She could prove herself worthy of their friendship. She could do the dare. Twenty-five years later, Lucy has a perfect life. She is still friends with the cool girls. All except one. Maddie. The one they never saw again after the dare. They don't talk about her. They don't think about her. It is as though she never existed until...Lucy gets a text from an unknown number. Why didn't you tell them where I was?The past hurtles into the present and secrets push their way to the surface. Who is the message from? Is Maddie back? Or is someone else set on exposing the truth and seeking revenge?A gripping domestic psych thriller perfect for fans of Shari Lapena, S.E. Lynes and Lisa Jewell.
Penny Baker is winning at life. Sort of.Her work is demanding, her kids are demanding and her husband seems to be undergoing some weird midlife crisis but she is juggling it all - with the added delights of the menopause.But when the charity she works for is thrown into crisis and her mother's dementia advances, the strain starts to show.Can she navigate it all and still somehow keep a smile on her - flushed - face?A witty, relatable story of motherhood, menopause and managing the heck out of it all.
Welcome to Ivy FallsIn the gorgeous small town of Ivy Falls, Torran is putting all her passion into building her new career in house restoration, trying desperately to help the town keep its identity and charm. She has no time for love but when her childhood sweetheart, Beck, comes back to town and outbids her on her dream house at auction, sparks fly. This man broke her heart. Can she ever trust him again?For Beck, Ivy Falls means trauma and loss. He knows his sudden departure hurt Torran badly but there are things she doesn''t know. He never intended to go back to Ivy Falls so why is he there, bidding on his childhood home? His feelings for Torran are as strong as ever but Torran means Ivy Falls and Beck can''t go back there. Can he find a way to heal his past and find his future?Perfect for fans of the Virgin River series and Colleen Hoover
'I read this book in one night and all I have is 3 words. Oh my god.' Reader ReviewEven perfect mothers have secrets... Leah. She's the perfect mum to ten-year-old Samuel, wife to loving husband Thomas, head of the PTA. But her closet is full of skeletons - and if the truth gets out, her world could be destroyed. Annie. She's the gangster's moll with a brain. She might be a woman, but she's not afraid to get her hands dirty to play the men at their own game. But what no one knows is the devastating secret haunting her. Terry. He's the king of Glasgow gangland, working his way up from estate to mansion. From drugs to guns, there's nothing he won't stop at to grow his dirty money. He might be a hard man, but his weakness is women. As their three stories collide, the lives of each will never be the same. Because even perfect women hide dark secrets... Don't they?Readers are loving The Housewife:'Oh my goodness, what an amazing, fast paced read...Absolutely loved it!!' Reader Review'Beyond brilliant!! I started it when I went to bed and was still enthralled at 5am!! From the first page to the last it was fast paced and gripping!! It certainly deserves more than 5 stars!!' Reader Review'What a fantastic book! Such an intense, fast paced read from the first page right...to the last.' Reader Review'What can I say apart from wow. It was fast moving, gritty and I just raced through it... Highly recommended for a gripping read!' Reader Review'What a rollercoaster ride...it grips you and you can't put it down. I loved it.' Reader Review'Oh my good god, what a blooming gripping fantastic read...Lots of twists and turns that will keep you on tenterhooks throughout. I really enjoyed this fast-paced action-packed read.' Reader ReviewPraise for Alex Kane's gritty thrillers:'Oh my goodness, what an amazing, fast paced read...Absolutely loved it!!' Reader Review'A dark and gritty crime thriller that kept me hooked from the first page.' Casey Kelleher, author of No Fear and Mine'A gripping read that got under my skin. Alex Kane writes one hell of a villain.' Gemma Rogers, author of Stalker and Reckless'WOW I was hooked...right from the start I was engrossed in the whole story...will give you shivers down your spine.' Reader Review'A great read, filled with strong female characters...definitely a five star read and one which I already cannot wait to re-read' Reader Review'The plot moves along at a swift pace, keeping the pages turning and the jaw dropping... The twists and turns just kept coming... A taut, tense and tantalising read!' Reader Review'What a page turner this is... you never want it to end... A great, gritty, UK gangland thriller' Reader Review'started off as a literal rollercoaster and never slowed down...Highly recommended!' Reader Review'a dark and sinister story... There are some shocking surprises in store...A powerful, hard hittingstoryline' Reader Review
Murder and scandal in the heat of 1950s Las Vegas: can Lily Jones stop a murder that happened before she was born?Lily Jones can't forget her incredible time-slip adventure back to the Golden Age of Hollywood and the friends she made there - especially a handsome barman by the name of Louis, with whom she felt such a strong connection. Back in 2020, life isn't going so well for her and Lily is idly googling when she is horrified to discover that Evelyn, Louis' ex-girlfriend, is brutally murdered in 1953. She is compelled to go back to the 1950s and try to save Evelyn's life, but this time it isn't just the gilded stars of Tinseltown she will have to contend with, but The Mob as she finds herself in the seedy glamour of Vegas and learns that Evelyn's future depends upon her first solving the murder of a Vegas showgirl. Thankfully she has Louis and his sister, Tilda, to help her, but her own life is in danger as she tries to find the killer and change Evelyn's fate. What will she risk to save a life?A page-turning, inventive time-hop mystery perfect for fans of Stuart Turton and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. Readers adore The Case of the Singer and the Showgirl:'Brimming with wonderful characters, cracking dialogue, exquisite description and an intriguing mystery that kept me guessing all the way... quite simply a joy.' A.A. Chaudhuri'Crime, glamour and love - Lisa Hall's latest time-slip novel is an absolute joy' Annabel Kantaria'Full of Las Vegas glamour, thrills, nostalgia and vivid characters. I loved it!' Louise Swanson'Fresh, fun and full of suspense. Crime-solving, time-hopping Lily Jones is a brilliant character and 1950s Vegas, in all its glamour and seediness, springs to life through her eyes.' Joanna Dodd'Put Las Vegas mobsters, a couple of showgirls, and a sexy musician into a shaker, pour that into a martini glass and add a plot twist. Lily Jones is back in her latest time-hopping mystery guaranteed to knock your bobby socks off.' Elena HartwellPraise for the series:'Gripping and completely unforgettable. I love Honey Black!' Lauren North'Brilliantly original...I was swept into the golden age of Hollywood, and I didn't want to leave.' Darren Sullivan'Pacy, deceptive and addictive - a cracker of a book' Rebecca Thorne'Clever and completely original' Diane Jeffrey'It's amazing! Packed with Golden Age movie glamour and smart time-slip thriller twists... I loved it!**' Steph Broadribb'Escapism at its finest...this captivating and glamorous story will keep you turning the pages from first to last. I loved it!' Manda Jennings'The intrepid Lily Jones is a heroine to die for...I can't wait for the next installment.' Sarah WardReaders are loving this time-hop mystery series:'I was completely enthralled by the story's allure...a gripping and unforgettable read.' ????? Reader Review'Clever and so original, it's brilliantly plotted, with incredible characters. Highly recommend.' ????? Reader Review'This book was so captivating it drew me in from the very first page. I read well into the night...it's definitely a page turner!' ????? Reader Review'The plotting is flawless and the characters will stay with you long after you finish reading. This is one book you most certainly can judge by its amazing cover!' ????? Reader Review
Four murder victims. One silent survivor. Can Cora hear the secrets he's hiding?When a terrified, bloodied man staggers from a boarded-up shop in broad daylight in the small Suffolk village of Evernam, police are called to the scene. What they find inside the derelict building sends the community into shock: four bodies, their throats savagely cut, arranged in a bizarre formation with objects surrounding them. The survivor, Mark Lingham, insists that the deaths are his fault and is immediately arrested for murder. But police specialist Dr Cora Lael - a woman with the ability to sense emotional echoes from objects - hears a different story from the belongings placed around the bodies...Working with DS Rob Minshull and the South Suffolk CID team, Cora is plunged into a deeply twisted case with more questions than answers. With a rural community in disarray, a horrific murder scene that shocks even the hardened detectives of South Suffolk CID and a suspect suddenly changing his story, can Cora unravel the secrets and lies to track down a brutal killer?A twisty, shocking and atmospheric detective novel that readers of Ann Cleeves and Elly Griffiths won't be able to put down. Praise for the Cora Lael Mysteries series:'One of the most striking crime novels of the year.' Daily Mail'BLOODY BRILLIANT. If you like your crime dark and twisty...The Secret Voices is all this and more.' Joanna Cannon'An unusual premise and an engaging cast of characters. What more could you want from a crime debut? I flew through it.' Mari Hannah'I was well and truly hooked...The writing was well researched, the storyline gripping, and the characters were spot on!...Would definitely recommend!' ????? Reader Review'This was excellent...There were many twists and I loved the plot development...I will pick up anything by this author in the future!' ????? Reader Review'Truly could not put this down...so many twists and turns...Great characters which are also believable' ????? Reader Review'Dr Cora Lael is such an interesting character...a unique crime thriller which I would definitely recommend!' ????? Reader Review'The perfect mix of suspense, mystery and interesting plot...Gripping from the first page to the last...This is a brilliant book!!' ?????Reader Review'Fast paced, cleverly thought out and gripping to the very end, if you want a police procedural crime read with that added something extra, then I would definitely recommend this!' ????? Reader Review
'Taut and intricately plotted with such exquisite writing.' Imran MahmoodIt seems too good to be true...When struggling writer Sebastian finds a room to let in a palatial Hampstead residence he cannot believe his luck. The rent is ridiculously cheap and he immediately feels a connection with his beautiful widowed landlady, Adriana. It is. Things take a dark turn when he finds out what happened to the last lodger. Could this be why the house is a fortress of security, and why Adriana seems so fragile? Adriana doesn't want to talk about the death and sadness that seem to follow her wherever she goes and Sebastian has secrets of his own. Now someone is watching their every move and there is nowhere to hide. This house of light becomes a dark nightmare as the threat ramps up - what does the watcher want? And how far will they go to get it?A gripping, twisty thriller perfect for fans of B.A. Paris, Shari Lapena and Lucy Foley. If you were hooked by Netflix series You or The Watcher then you will love this. Readers are gripped by Under Her Roof:'Characters that jump off the page. And a smouldering read. You know something is going to get you. You just don't know what.' Imran Mahmood'A masterclass in suspense - I couldn't put it down, and the twists will absolutely floor the reader.' Lisa Hall'A dark, twisty, unputdownable thriller that will send your mind spinning. Truly sublime.' B P Walter'A compulsive thriller that crackles with a sense of menace. Tense, twisty and gorgeously atmospheric.' Kia Abdullah'Another spectacular triumph ...this is a taut, gripping page-turner with an unguessable twist.' Lucy Martin'A nail biting, claustrophobic thriller with a plot that will give you shivers, and a twist that will blow your mind.' Sarah Clarke'A gripping, voyeuristic page-turner...from a hugely talented crime writer at the very top of their game.' Howard Linskey'A spine-tingling, cerebral thriller packed with real psychological depth and a final twist that hits you like a gut-punch.' Chris Merritt'A razor-sharp thriller...Beautifully dark and utterly compelling.' Victoria Dowd'A darkly addictive and unputdownable thriller. It kept me guessing; I loved it!' Jane Isaac'Perfectly plotted and with a brilliant twist.' Catherine Cooper'A deliciously horrible sensation of being watched...grippingly twisty.' Greg Mosse'Even though I was waiting for the twists, they still blindsided me.' David Beckler'Simmering with tension and an underlying sense of danger...an addictive thriller with a jaw-dropping twist.' Michael Wood'A compelling psychological thriller...And when the twists came - wow!' Joy Kluver' Made me lock the door twice.' Jacqueline Sutherland'A taut, intelligent and thought-provoking thriller!' Louise Beech'Dark, gripping and smouldering...Intricately plotted and the twist floored me.' Ruth Kelly'A compelling and terrifying psychological thriller with a twisty, dark plot, guaranteed to shock the reader with its spine-chilling denouement.' Danielle Ramsey'I was gripped from start to explosive finish.' Christie Newport
A legend is born.Join Biggles as he takes to the skies for the first time over the trenches and battlefields of France in World War One. Flying in his trusty Sopwith Camel fighter with the men of 266 Squadron, Biggles duels German aces, leads daring raids on enemy aerodromes and helps British spies complete their missions in a series of classic adventures. We also meet key characters; Algernon âEUR¿AlgyâEUR(TM) Montgomery appears here for the first time, as does Colonel Raymond and Captain âEUR¿WilksâEUR(TM) Wilkinson. And Biggles meets the love of his life, Marie Janis, when he crash lands behind the linesâEUR¿Introducing James âEUR¿BigglesâEUR(TM) Bigglesworth, in his first ever adventures!
Biggles dogfights over the trenches as World War 1 takes to the skies!The war is in its final two years. The frontline is static, bogged down in mud and warrens of trenches, neither side able to advance. But itâEUR(TM)s a different story in the skies. Dramatic dogfights and daring deeds dazzle the soldiers watching from the ground, as British and German pilots scrap for control of the air. Biggles, Algy âEUR" and introducing, âEUR¿The ProfessorâEUR(TM) âEUR" along with the rest of 266 Squadron, RFC, bravely fly mission after mission over No ManâEUR(TM)s Land and into German airspace, risking their lives to give the Tommies any advantage they canâEUR¿Grab your flying goggles for explosive, dramatic adventures with Biggles in the skies over France!
Blood, fire and iron: An unforgettable portrait of the most feared soldiers of World War TwoIn the closing years of the 1930s, German agent-provocateurs worked in secrecy. These crack units of elite soldiers paved the way for the invasions of Czechoslovakia and Poland, the spark that would ignite a war across Europe. In time, they would go on to shape the conflict with terrifying ferocity and skill. The mysteries of German special forces are revealed here, with incisive analysis of naval, military and aerial operations, and vivid descriptions of suicide pilots, human torpedoes and explosive motor boats. James Lucas delivers one of the fullest and most accessible ever accounts of the elite troops known as Kommandos, across both their achievements and failures to stave off impending military defeat. This is war at its toughest, most harrowing and most extreme.
Sophie finds herself trapped in an isolated Lancashire village. But is it the inhabitants, drenched in folklorish traditions, who keep her prisoner, or something more sinister lurking in the woods...
King's Messenger Simon Merrivale accompanies an English delegation to Florence. When disaster strikes, he finds himself alone and far from home with a dozen different factions out for his blood.
The signs are unmistakable. The dog halts, his nose up - nostrils quivering. Every inch of him is poised. Moss has a scent.When a hand is found in Gallows Wood, PC Lucy Halliday and her specialist search dog Moss must find the rest of the body. What they uncover is a killer's dumping ground. Like every case since her husband's mysterious disappearance, Lucy wonders if this one will bring her closer to the truth. Nico was a journalist with a reputation for getting buried in his work; Lucy is certain that this time he delved too deep. With new DI Jack Ellis calling the shots, Lucy struggles to keep her professionalism intact. She can't stay away from these murders - and a killer who may hold the answers she desperately wants. But with those at the very heart of the investigation withholding secrets of their own, can more brutal deaths be prevented?The first book in the gripping new police procedural series featuring dog handler PC Lucy Halliday. Perfect for fans of Lynda La Plante, Val McDermid and Susie Steiner. Praise for Gallows Wood 'Dark, funny and addictive, this new crime series is a joy' Jo Furniss, author of The Last to Know'Deft plotting, super-fast pace and an enthralling dive into the lives of police dog handlers make this a book to sniff out and devour' Heather Critchlow, author of Unburied'I fell head over heels for Lucy and Moss. With echoes of Line Of Duty, this is a detective series to watch out for' Rachael Blok, author of The Fall'Gripping from the first page, this book was as pacy as a spaniel on the scent' Fliss Chester, author of Death on the Scotland Express'Gritty, edge-of-your-seat stuff' Emma Styles, author of No Country For Girls'A blistering beginning to a new series. Perfectly paced with twists and turns which kept me guessing... Louisa Scarr is one of the best crime writers in the UK' James Delargy, author of Into the Flames'Louisa Scarr has created something incredible. A story as brutal and deceptive as any crime fiction fan could ever crave' Graham Bartlett, author of City on Fire'An enthralling start to this engaging new series with an ending so propulsive I may have forgotten to breathe' Marion Todd, author of Bridges to Burn'Pacy, twisty, shocking... absolutely first-class characters' Cressida McLaughlin, author of The Staycation'A twisty mystery, characters you want to root for, and black humour. The start of an excellent new series!' Chris Frost, author of The Killer's Christmas List'Lightning pace, great characters and superb writing ... A fresh take on the police procedural' Eleanor Ray, author of Everything is Beautiful'Pacy, gripping and full of twists' Tariq Ashkanani, author of Welcome to Cooper'This will become your next obsession' Alison Belsham, author of The Innocent Angels'An urgent, uncompromising thriller from one of the best storytellers in the game' Dominic Nolan, author of White City'Had me gripped from the very first page. Character-driven crime writing at its best' Robert Rutherford, author of Seven Days
Following the middle years of the life of Alfred the Great, as he gathers troops from each corner of the British Isles to launch a counterattack upon the invading Vikings.
A suicide. A shooting. And a reckoning, decades in the making.Weeks from Christmas in the sweltering heat of summer, Detective Kate Miles' estranged brother, Luke Grayling, returns home to Esserton to farewell a childhood friend - Ant Reed, dead by suicide. Within days of the funeral, another young man, Marcus Rowntree, is found shot dead in the back paddock of his property. Almost twenty years ago, Luke, Ant and Marcus were best mates in high school and now two of the three friends are dead. A tragic coincidence? Or is there something more sinister connecting the three men?When Luke is identified as a person of interest in Marcus's death, Kate once again finds herself in the middle of a media storm, sidelined from the case and battling accusations of conflict of interest. As press attention deepens, and uncomfortable truths about Luke's personal life and past events come to light, Kate is forced to contend between loyalty to the police force, and the bonds of friendship and blood.
Philippe Kermorvant, unfairly dismissed from the French Navy, accepts command of a privateer from its enigmatic owner. But the mission quickly unravels and leads him into mortal danger.
Everyone in the family had a secret. Which one has proved deadly?When Mallory Dawson gets a call from a former colleague, Elsa, describing a strange scene, she initially thinks nothing of it. The teenage cleaner had gone into clean a holiday cottage in the forest to find a kettle boiling on the Aga, sandwiches half made and the family who were renting it gone.DI Harri Evans, however, has a story about the place from the time he was in uniform. He was called out to a girl with scratches down her face claiming someone unseen had attacked her.When the father of the missing family is found dead in their hire car there is an urgent hunt for the rest of the family. But their identities are false and there''s no hint of their history. How are the past and present connected?
They are waiting for death. He is waiting to kill them.In May 2020, fourteen-year-old Andrew Golding went out for a walk following a row with his mum. He was never seen again. Four years later, when the press discovers police errors in Andrew Golding's case, DI Ridpath is called in to investigate. As Ridpath delves into the case, he slowly discovers something much bigger and far more brutal than he ever expected - a murderer from the past who threatens his career and the lives of those close to him. Can he unravel the secrets before the killer strikes again?The latest tense and gripping DI Ridpath thriller set in Manchester. Perfect for fans of Mark Billingham and Damien Boyd.
How do you catch a killer who doesn't exist?After twenty years on the force, Detective Chief Inspector Jack Logan thinks he has seen it all. He is wrong. When a nurse is murdered on her way home from nightshift, Jack and his team go on the hunt for her killer. As more victims are uncovered, Jack finds himself tracking a murderer afflicted by a unique psychosis - one that leaves him free to maim and kill without a shred of guilt or remorse. Facing a new type of killer in an unfamiliar city, DCI Jack Logan is about to be pushed to his limits by an enemy he cannot hope to understand. The unputdownable third book in the DCI Jack Logan crime thriller series. Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Chris Brookmyre, and L.J. Ross.
A missing child. A tormented detective. A ticking clock.Ten years ago, DCI Jack Logan stopped the serial child-killer dubbed 'Mister Whisper,' earning himself a commendation, a drinking problem, and a broken marriage in the process. Now, he spends his days working in Glasgow's Major Investigations Team, and his nights reliving the horrors of what he saw. And what he did. When another child disappears a hundred miles north in the Highlands, Jack is sent to lead the investigation and bring the boy home. But as similarities between the two cases grow, could it be that Jack caught the wrong man all those years ago?And, if so, is the real Mister Whisper about to claim his fourth victim?The explosive debut Scottish crime thriller from number one bestselling author, JD Kirk. Perfect for fans of L.J. Ross, Chris Brookmyre, and Stuart Macbride.
In twenty years on the force, he has seen his share of monsters.When a badly mutilated body washes up on the shores of Loch Ness, DCI Jack Logan's dream of a quiet life in the Highlands is shattered. While the media speculates wildly about monster attacks, Jack and the Major Investigations Team must act fast to catch the killer before they can strike again. But with Nessie-hunters descending on the area in their dozens, and an old enemy rearing his ugly head, the case could well turn out to be the most challenging of Jack's career. And, if he isn't careful, the last. A fast-paced Tartan noir crime thriller set in the Highlands of Scotland. Perfect for fans of L.J. Ross, Chris Brookmyre, and Stuart Macbride. Praise for JD Kirk'A breath of fresh air' L.J. Ross'DCI Logan is sure to become one of Scotland's best-loved detectives' Adam Croft
A remote and affluent Maine community, Corpus Christi was untouched by the environmental catastrophe that destroyed the neighbouring blue-collar town of Bedford. But all that will change in a heartbeat...The nightmare is awakened when third-grade schoolteacher Louis Larkin takes the children on a field trip to Bedford. There in the abandoned woods, a small, cruel boy unearths an ancient horror- a contagious plague that transforms its victims into something violent, hungry... and inhuman.The long, dark night is just beginning. And all hope must die as the contagion feeds- for the malevolence will not rest until it had devoured every living soul in Corpus Christi... and beyond.
A woman's body is found in a cottage, brutally impaled with a crucifix. The circumstances of her death leave DI Talantire baffled: this case has already happened, fifty years before...
Carrie Rickard throws herself obsessively into the restoration of Fairwood House, known to locals of Pagham-on-Sea as The Crows, the site of a gruesome unsolved murder years before.
Can she hide the secret that could ruin her reputation?After becoming pregnant out of wedlock, Kathy feared for her future - until her mother agreed to raise the baby as her own. While Kathy causes consternation for her family, everything changes after she meets handsome RAF pilot, Alisdair. They grow close, but when their relationship is threatened, Kathy runs away from heartbreak by joining the Auxiliary Territorial Service. Kathy's new life in Yorkshire is a world away from the Glasgow tenement she grew up in, but she finds friendship with women who know nothing of her past, and spends her evenings at dances with charming soldiers. But despite being surrounded by new faces, Kathy can't get Alisdair, nor her secret child, out of her mind... A romantic and gritty World War Two Scottish saga that fans of Rosie Meddon and Rowena Summers will adore. Praise for The Kiltie Street Girls saga series:'Fantastic characters, great setting, I was hooked and devoured this book in one sitting...was sad to finish it and keep thinking about the characters.' ????? Reader Review'WOW. Loved this book. If you love family saga based in the war, you will love this.' ????? Reader Review'Brilliant book - family saga at its best. I love the characters; you feel you are part of the story.' ????? Reader Review'Fantastic characters, great setting, I was hooked and devoured this book in one sitting...was sad to finish it and keep thinking about the characters.' ????? Reader Review'A great WWII-era historical fiction saga... I truly enjoyed this one... Through this story of love, loss, uncertainty, and finding one's place in life we also get a glimpse of history as well... Beautifully written.' ????? Reader Review
You are invited to a surprise joint hen-do to celebrate our two brides, Alex and MillieLocation: Remote Dartmoor FarmhouseDon''t forget to RSVP and remember, watch what you say...As friends gather for a hen weekend, they are all smiles, but cannot hide the web of tension that bubbles beneath the surface.The group was forever broken by the devastating loss of their childhood friend, Becca. The prettiest and most powerful of them all, her absence lies at the heart of this fractured friendship.Now, decades later, someone wants to expose the truth about what happened, and will stop at nothing to reveal the secrets long since buried.As a dark storm gathers out on the moors, dangerous secrets and accusations threaten to explode between the group.Will they all survive the fall-out?This dark, twisty thriller explores the bonds of friendship, the perfect read for fans of Lisa Jewell and Adele Parks.Praise for Sophie Flynn:An irresistible setting, some truly killer secrets and a complex emotional heart.'' Holly Seddon, author of The Woman on the Bridge''A pacy yet heartbreaking thriller...Fabulous read.'' L.V. Matthews, author of The Twins''Beautifully written and brimming with secrets. I loved it.'' Louise Jensen, author of All For You'I thoroughly enjoyed this novel - Flynn has without a doubt cemented her place in this genre.' Meera Shah, author of Her''A tense, emotional thriller with complex but relatable characters, and an agonising dilemma that grips from the first page.'' Sarah Clarke, author of A Mother Never Lies'A splendidly twisty psychological mystery' Daily Mail'Expertly paced and totally compelling...a bruising exploration of motherhood and family secrets.' Anna Bailey, author of Tall Bones'A terrifying, twisty thriller in which seemingly no one can be trusted. Very cleverly written - I raced through this. Highly recommended.' Catherine Cooper, author of The Chalet'I sped through Keep Them Close...before being slammed by an ending I didn't see coming. Nuanced and pacey, this is a must-read.' Polly Phillips, author of The ReunionThe very definition of a page-turner, but also heartbreaking and relatable - a real rollercoaster of a read' Charlotte Duckworth, author of The Perfect Father
A deadly French ship stalks the waves. Hazzard must sink her at all costs...The eagerly anticipated fourth novel in the William John Hazzard series. Late 1799. Napoleon Bonaparte seizes power in a coup in Paris as an Ottoman army of 80,000 descends upon Egypt. Abandoned in the desert, French general Kléber wants to get his beleaguered soldiers home, their only hope a rescue fleet led by the mighty 74-gun Généreux. For William John Hazzard and the marines of 9 Company, the order is clear: find her and sink her. Beset by spies from Constantinople to Sicily, Hazzard races after the Généreux and the desperate French convoy with De la Vega and the Volpone - and breaks the heart of Lady Hamilton, as he brings Nelson out to give battle once again. From brutal combat at sea to the streets of Palermo and the flaming ruins of Heliopolis, this is the epic fourth chapter in the saga of Hazzard's Egypt. Perfect for fans of Julian Stockwin, Bernard Cornwell and C.S. Forester.
Loving him might be the last thing they do...Stevie Gordon is lonely, filling her time by stalking her ex-boyfriend, James Cowley. He might be married, but neither his wife nor his girlfriend knows as much about him as Stevie does. But when James' latest mistress is brutally murdered, her body carefully posed amongst the bluebells of Thamespark, Stevie is as shocked as anyone. But with her troubled childhood taking a toll on her mind, and her heavy drinking leading to frequent blackouts, can Stevie really know she is innocent?DI Sebastian Locke and the Thamespark squad are drawn into an urgent murder case, but as they delve deeper, they find links to a previous victim, with all the clues pointing back to James. As another innocent is targeted, Stevie becomes increasingly terrified that her own mind is betraying her. But, is she capable of murder? And if not, who else is watching in the shadows?A twisty, unputdownable detective novel that fans of Cara Hunter and Mark Billingham will love. Praise for NJ Mackay:'A fabulous introduction to DI Sebastian Locke...a new hero (and fictional crush!) is born. A cast of liars and cheats makes for a thrilling and tantalising tale.' Sam Holland'A brilliantly twisty cold case novel which gradually unfurls to reveal the chilling truth.' Marion Todd'A perfect blend of mystery and psychological thriller...Dramatically and emotionally stirring...whilst also providing edge-of-your-seat thrills.' Dominic Nolan'There are some books I wish I could give more than 5 stars to and this is one of them... After reading so many thrillers, it's rare for one to surprise me in this way.' ????? Reader Review'Couldn't put it down, such a good plot and the ending was totally mindblowing.' ????? Reader Review'An excellent police procedural...Dark, twisty, surprising and welll written.' ????? Reader Review'Very well written, some excellent twists and had me gripped to the very end. Sooo good!!!!' ????? Reader Review'The dynamics between all the characters in this book worked so well, I felt I was standing there watching it all unfold.' ????? Reader Review'So well plotted that you'll find yourself staying up reading half the night.' ????? Reader Review'This cold case thriller is unputdownable! I absolutely loved this! It keeps you on the edge of your seat!' ????? Reader Review'I highly recommend this book. It's utterly brilliant and totally unputdownable.' ????? Reader Review
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