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A beautiful house. A new beginning. The almost perfect neighbours…When newlyweds Jane and Alex Clarke move into an idyllic house on the quaint Bristol Lane, they are excited for a new beginning in what will be their ‘forever home’.And when an elderly neighbour welcomes them, she soon becomes a friend. But she grows a little too interested in the couple next door as she sits watching them, day in, day out, from the rocking chair in her window.Alex says it will be fine. After all, she’s a lonely widow who just wants some company. But when she invites Jane into her home, who knows what she’ll find there…A dark and gripping domestic thriller, perfect for fans of Shari Lapena and Paula Hawkins.** Praise for The Widow Next Door **‘This was a showstopper. I couldn’t put it down, and never wanted it to end. Will be looking for L.A. Detwiler’s next book!’ NetGalley reviewer‘This creepy thriller had me twisted up in knots of suspense … Fans of B A Paris will love this one!’ NetGalley reviewer‘It has me hooked from cover to cover. Such an incredible read!’ NetGalley reviewer‘This book was twisted and brilliant. It gave me chills down my spine.’ NetGalley reviewer‘A great book to read on the sofa with a cup of tea while it storms outside. I really love domestic psychological thrillers and this book did not let me down!’ NetGalley reviewer‘Creepy. Thrilling. Suspenseful. I could not put this down!’ NetGalley reviewer

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE JOHN CREASEY DEBUT DAGGER AWARD 2019‘The first in a promising series’Sunday Times ’Remarkable’ Paul Finch; ‘Impressive’Daily Mail;A headmistress is found strangled in an East London school, the victim of a ritualistic act of violence. Found at the scene is a single piece of card, upon which is written an ancient Buddhist precept:I SHALL ABSTAIN FROM TAKING THE UNGIVEN.At first, DI Maya Rahman can’t help but hope this is a tragic but isolated murder. Then, the second body is found.Faced with a community steeped in secrets and prejudice, Maya must untangle the cryptic messages left at the crime scenes to solve the deadly riddle behind the murders – before the killer strikes again.Turn a Blind Eye is the first book in a brand-new series set in East London and starring DI Maya Rahman.

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‘Dark, gripping and with a twist that leaves you breathless’ John MarrsHe’s watching. She’s waiting.The unmissable new thriller from Darren O’Sullivan, author of Our Little Secret and Close Your Eyes.Having barely escaped the clutches of a serial killer, Claire Moore has struggled to rebuild her life. After her terrifying encounter with the man the media dubbed The Black-Out Killer, she became an overnight celebrity: a symbol of hope and survival in the face of pure evil. And then the killings stopped.Now ten years have passed, and Claire remains traumatised by her brush with death. Though she has a loving and supportive family around her, what happened that night continues to haunt her still.Just when things are starting to improve, there is a power cut; a house fire; another victim found killed in the same way as before.The Black-Out Killer is back. And he’s coming for Claire…Praise for Closer Than You Think:‘Dark, gripping and with a twist that leaves you breathless’ John Marrs‘Utterly brilliant . . . the final twist left me breathless. Darren O’Sullivan is proving himself time and again as an exceptional story teller’ Lisa Hall‘Exquisitely written . . . a ripping good read’ Suzy K. QuinnReaders love Closer Than You Think:‘I literally read it in one sitting . . . 5*’ NetGalley reviewer‘One of the most gripping books I’ve read in a long time’ NetGalley reviewer‘I was thrown for a loop . . . a major surprise ending’ NetGalley reviewer‘Darren O’Sullivan’s best book yet’ NetGalley reviewer‘Had me hooked from the first page . . . very cleverly written’ NetGalley reviewer

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Your darkest moment is your most vulnerable…Stephen Berry is about to jump off a bridge until a suicide prevention counsellor stops him. A week later, Stephen is dead. Found at the bottom of a cliff, DI Luc Callanach and DCI Ava Turner are drafted in to investigate whether he jumped or whether he was pushed…As they dig deeper, more would-be suicides roll in: a woman found dead in a bath; a man violently electrocuted. But these are carefully curated deaths – nothing like the impulsive suicide attempts they’ve been made out to be.Little do Callanach and Turner know how close their perpetrator is as, across Edinburgh, a violent and psychopathic killer gains more confidence with every life he takes…An unstoppable crime thriller from the #1 bestseller. The perfect read for fans of Karin Slaughter and M. J. Arlidge.What others are saying about Perfect Crime:‘This is one of the best crime fiction series out there… Helen Fields always delivers gripping, compelling, thrilling and tense stories full of intriguing characters.’ Reader review‘Addictive, absorbing and absolutely page turning, the fifth book in the DI Callanach crime thriller series lives up to its name… I haven't read any of the previous books in this series, but that didn't matter, it reads perfectly as a standalone.’ Reader review‘Perfect Crime is exciting and shocking in equal measures. Old foes return, new psychopaths are introduced, and there's a bit of personal stuff going on too. This is easily one of the best police procedural/crime series around.’ Reader review‘This series of books are just fantastic. They are dark, creepy, addictive and I can't recommend them highly enough.’ Reader review‘Highly recommended’ James Oswald, author of the Inspector McLean series‘Deliciously dark and gritty’ Caroline Mitchell, author of the DI Amy Winter Thriller series

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Fifteen years ago Ellen Smith vanished from the woods near her small Welsh village. Never to be seen again.Eight people were in the woods that night: eight splintered lives, eight people hiding a terrible secret. But who can remember the truth?Now, Ellen’s best friend, Detective Ava Cole is all grown up back in the village where it all began, and everyone is asking the same question.What really happened to Ellen?Filled with shocking discoveries and traumatic memories this fast paced thriller is perfect for fans of Friend Request and Close to Home.

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USA Today bestseller!Would you sell your secrets?Catherine Carlisle is trapped in a loveless marriage and the threat of World War Two is looming. She sees no way out… that is until a trusted friend asks her to switch her husband’s papers in a desperate bid to confuse the Germans.Soon Catherine finds herself caught up in a deadly mixture of espionage and murder. Someone is selling secrets to the other side, and the evidence seems to point right at her.Can she clear her name before it’s too late?Readers LOVE The Silent Woman!‘Brilliant! I loved this book. It had me gripped from page one.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars‘I couldn’t stop reading this book!… Will keep you turning pages long into the night.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars‘I really loved this… Absolutely raced through it. More, please…!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars‘Wonderful… Very difficult to put down.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars‘An excellent start to a series… Enjoyed it tremendously!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars‘Gripping… I could barely put it down… Kept me reading until the wee hours of the morning… I enjoyed every page.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars‘More twists, turns and surprises than I could have imagined!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars‘Riveting… I read the entire book in one setting.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars‘Wow. I did not want to put it down… I absolutely loved this book.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars‘What a wonderful book… This is the first book I have read by this author and it most certainly will not be the last… Ridiculously addictive.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars‘A gripping and engaging mystery which I can highly recommend.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars‘I thoroughly enjoyed this… I cannot wait to read the second book of this series!!!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

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‘LOVED LOVED LOVED this!!’ Reader reviewA cheating wife. An estranged mother. But is she guilty of murder?Please raise your right hand. An affair at work has cost Julia Winter her job and her marriage. There’s no denying she has let her family down. Please remain standing. When a body is discovered on the North Downs, it hits local headlines. But for Julia, the news is doubly shocking because the body was buried just opposite the house she lived in over twenty years ago. And it is one of her former housemates. Please resume your seat. Up on the stand, Julia’s not the only person to have secrets that are unearthed during the trial. But the evidence against her is overwhelming. And yet one question remains: is she the murderer, or the victim? Jurors, you may be excused.Readers, what is your verdict?A gripping thriller perfect for fans of Rachel Abbott, Claire McGowan and Lucinda BerryWhat others are saying about The Verdict:‘LOVED LOVED LOVED this!!’ Reader review‘WHAM! I got knocked for a loop! Excellent setup which led to a great plot twist’ Reader review‘Wow! What a book!… an excellent read’ Reader review‘Absolutely fantastic had me gripped!!! Loved it!’ Reader review‘A big twist at the end! This book keeps you guessing around each turn. Amazing!’ Reader review‘It’s been a while since I’ve enjoyed a book this much! The Verdict is absolutely brilliant!’ Reader review‘A truly fascinating story. I could not put this book down. Exceptionally well written and paced. Brilliant’ Reader review‘The Verdict is a explosive must read thriller for the year. I was hooked from the first chapter and could not put it down. Well written and well developed characters.’ Reader review‘I was absolutely hooked from the first page… kept me enthralled through the late night and into the early morning. I could not put it down.’ Reader review

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THE TOP FIVE KINDLE BESTSELLER‘Must read!’Closer‘I love, love, LOVE Perfect Remains!’ Reader review‘A superb debut!’ Reader reviewOn a remote Highland mountain, the body of Elaine Buxton is burning. All that will be left to identify the respected lawyer are her teeth and a fragment of clothing.In the concealed back room of a house in Edinburgh, the real Elaine Buxton screams into the darkness…Detective Inspector Luc Callanach has barely set foot in his new office when Elaine’s missing persons case is escalated to a murder investigation. Having left behind a promising career at Interpol, he’s eager to prove himself to his new team. But Edinburgh, he discovers, is a long way from Lyon, and Elaine’s killer has covered his tracks with meticulous care.It’s not long before another successful woman is abducted from her doorstep, and Callanach finds himself in a race against the clock. Or so he believes … The real fate of the women will prove more twisted than he could have ever imagined.Fans of Angela Marson, Mark Billingham and M. J. Aldridge will be gripped by this chilling journey into the mind of a troubled killer.

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With friends like these, who needs enemies?A member of the elite Hawk force that protects the City of Elantra, Kaylin Neya has sacrificed much to earn the respect of the winged Aerians and immortal Barrani she works alongside. But the mean streets she escaped as a child aren't the ones she's vowed to give her life guarding. Those were much darker…Kaylin's moved on with her life—and is keeping silent about the shameful things she's done to stay alive. But when the city's oracles warn of brewing unrest in the outer fiefdoms, a mysterious visitor from Kaylin's past casts her under a cloud of suspicion. Thankfully, if she's anything, she's a survivor…Readers love Michelle Sagara:“One of my favourite series”“I love this”“Love Love, More More!!”“this book deserves the 5 stars I gave it”

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From bestselling and award-winning author Jay Kristoff comes the thrilling and heart-breaking conclusion to The Nevernight Chronicle.Mia Corvere, gladiatii, escaped slave and infamous assassin, is on the run.After the greatest games in Godsgrave’s history ended with the most audacious murders in the history of the Itreyan Republic, Mia finds herself pursued by Blades of the Red Church and soldiers of the Luminatii legion. She may never escape the City of Bridges and Bones alive.Her mentor Mercurio is now in the clutches of her enemies. Her own family wishes her dead. And her nemesis, Consul Julius Scaeva, stands but a breath from total dominance over the Republic.But beneath the city, a dark secret awaits. Together with her lover Ashlinn, brother Jonnen and a mysterious benefactor returned from beyond the veil of death, she must undertake a perilous journey across the Republic, seeking the final answer to the riddle of her life. Truedark approaches.Night is falling on the Republic for perhaps the final time.

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