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
Pearl dreamed of a career on the stage, and a chance encounter makes this dream a possibility. But how far is she willing to go to become a star?
It's the perfect place to hide the truth...Vivacia Williams is strong, independent and lives in a beautiful community. She's trying to make the best of a bad situation since her husband walked out on her. Then, she finds two lost children. They have no home, no parents, and suddenly Vivacia has the one thing she's been missing. Vivacia will go to any length to keep the children but there are no secrets in the gated community of Wolf's Pit, and when a body is found, all of the residents are under scrutiny. With everyone pointing fingers, how far will Vivacia go to keep her secrets and realise her dream?A tense and gripping psychological thriller. Perfect for fans of Catherine Cooper and Caroline Mitchell. Praise for The Perfect Village:'The Perfect Village is a dark, haunting novel that's beautifully written and stays with you long after you've finished it. Full of unexpected twists, it will keep you turning the pages late into the night. I loved it!' Sheila Bugler'A spellbinding tale of love, loss and the dark, dark secrets that tug at your heart. The Perfect Village is a book that will move you one minute and shock you the next. I could not put it down' Marion Todd'An excellent psychological thriller, carefully plotted and featuring a range of very believable characters. I loved this, and recommend it highly' ????? Reader review'I adored this book! A beautifully written, haunting novel about the secrets lurking beneath a gated community. Full of twists, this is a pacy, extremely satisfying read' ????? Reader review'This was a well written thriller which I devoured in a few hours. Could not put it down. It gripped me from the first page until the very last' ????? Reader review'Really enjoyed this read... so many twists up until the very end!' ????? Reader review
Karen used to love the excitement of living in London, but lately her passion for partying has begun to wane. So when she''s given the opportunity to open a bookshop in picturesque Tanglewood, she jumps at the chance.But it''s not long before she wonders whether she''s done the right thing, as village life is even quieter than she anticipated - and that''s saying something!Resigned to a boring and uneventful Christmas, when she meets gorgeous Saul she is more than ready to have some fun and enjoy the festivities.However, Saul has a reputation for being a ladies'' man, and Karen is beginning to fall for him...Will she become the heroine in her own Christmas romance, or will he love her and leave her under the mistletoe?This gorgeous festive romance is perfect for fans of Rachel Lucas and Cressida McLaughlin.
Can a player on the court be a keeper at home?Elle's love language is food. But finding the right kind of work in her industry is difficult. After multiple different stints and temporary work, she lands her dream role: a personal chef to huge tennis star, Nicky Salco. It's just a bonus that he's handsome and athletic...but totally off limits. The pressure is on, and not just in the kitchen. As Nicky trains for hours on the court for Wimbledon, Elle treads carefully around his brutally judgemental fiancée, while also trying to ignore her own boyfriend's cheating habits. But the temperature rises when Nicky's training leads him to get hungry late at night and Elle is the one tasked with keeping his belly full. Despite being worlds apart, their late night rendezvous seem to lead to more than they intended. Should they risk the lives they have already built, for the lives they truly want?A sizzling, forced-proximity sporting romance that fans of Hannah Grace and Ali Hazelwood will fall head over heels for.
Lost memories. Lost loves. Can they find their way back to each other?When Will wakes up after a car accident, he's lost three years of memory. All he wants is his girlfriend and childhood sweetheart, Gem, beside him. Instead, nothing is as he remembers.Gem has finally moved on from hers and Will's break-up. With a new life and boyfriend, the last thing she expects is a call to say Will needs her - the man who nearly destroyed her.As Will recovers, he is determined to prove to Gem that he is the man he once was. But by unlocking the secrets of his past, will he be able to piece together what caused him to change so dramatically? And, faced with the choice, will Gem continue with the safe new life she has built for herself, or will she go back to the man she used to love?Heartbreaking and twisty, perfect for fans of Dani Atkins, Jojo Moyes and Colleen Hoover.
Should Liv take herself out of the friend zone, or are they better off there?Liv Granger has been flailing through life since her teens. When her brother, Joe, announces his engagement to his long-term boyfriend, Liv realises that she has never been able to commit to anything - a career, a fixed address, a relationship - and she may, in fact, be a massive loser.With the help of Joe and Henry, her oldest friend, Liv comes up with the Loser List: ten tasks to change her life. The most challenging - three dates with the same person. After each increasingly disastrous date, Henry is always there to the rescue. Has what she's been looking for been right in front of her the whole time?Between restraining her mother's wedding planning and doing everything in her power to not be her father's wingman for his various short-lived girlfriends, Liv learns that the path to self-improvement needs to start with a little self-acceptance...A laugh-out-loud romantic comedy for fans of Sophia Money-Coutts, Sarah Hogle and Sally Thorne.
'So wonderful and witty... a perfect romance' Alyssa Cole, award-winning authorThey're both making their final play - and this time it's for keepsNeurologist Helen Chang Frobisher is on a mission to ban ice hockey to prevent the kind of concussive brain injury that plagues her father. Professional player Adam Magnus is desperately trying to secure his career and his retirement despite his team's dismal record. In public, Adam and Helen spar over the future of the sports franchise. In private, they find themselves battling an impossible attraction. Even as they fight over the ice, they can't deny the scorching chemistry pulling them together. Only one of them can come out on top, but what happens when winning means losing each other?A smart and funny romance, perfect for fans of Avery Flynn and Jasmine Guillory.
Is love the best medicine?Petra Lale knows her job isn't sexy. Being an allergist hardly invites enticing conversation (or imagery). But she's damn proud of the solo practice she's set up, and will do whatever it takes to make it a success. Restaurateur Ian Zamora is allergic to his girlfriend's cat. Wanting to cure his sensitivities, the last thing he expects is the intense attraction between him and his new allergist, Petra. When Ian's girlfriend becomes his ex, and Petra no longer needs to treat his allergies, will the two be able to carve time out of their careers to fall in love? Love is nothing to sneeze at, but Petra must decide if Ian is really worth the distraction... This fun and spicy romance is ideal for fans of Christina Lauren, Alisha Rai and Ali Hazelwood. 'Lang writes funny, feisty, and quirky characters finding love in all the wrong places.' Alyssa Cole, award-winning author
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