Amaranhig
'They came to record forgotten myths. What they found was waiting for them.Professor Ernesto Abrenica and his student Adrian Reyes travel into the wild heart of Aklan to document Visayan folklore-legends of spirits, rituals, and the Amalanhig, the vampire-like dead said to rise from their graves. But as their footage rolls, the stories turn real.Graves gape open. Elders speak in trembling voices. Something follows them through the forest, through the lens, through every sleepless night.Dr. Abrenica is determined to prove the Amalanhig exist. Adrian just wants to survive long enough to stop recording.Because once the camera sees it-so will you.
Ashes To Ashes
What begins as a tragic mystery quickly darkens into something far more sinister.In Reverend Daniel Michaels' pocket is a flash drive. The files Claire left behind-journals, photos, recordings-implicate trusted leaders from a quiet Michigan town of an unspeakable dreadfulness.They are names that Daniel knows. Faces that sit in his pews.Now, Daniel stands at a line no seminary ever prepared him to cross. On one side, a pastor. On the other, something else entirely.ASHES TO ASHES is a haunting and propulsive thriller about one man's descent into holy violence-a deeply theological, unflinchingly moral tale about evil hiding in plain sight, and a pastor who dares to become its reckoning.
Beside The Sleepers
Fictional Homicide novel of murder cases in Atlanta during 1980's where the local PD brings in an FBI Profiler to start a manhunt to capture the criminal responsible for several murders of where body's are left beside the sleepers.
Reign of Darkness
When detective Mieke Hertz discovers a mysterious orb, she's pulled into a deadly battle within the vampire underworld. The orb's power is coveted by factions that would use it to enslave or destroy the human race. To stop them, Mieke must navigate treacherous alliances and uncover hidden truths, all while racing against time to prevent humanity's fall into eternal darkness.***Assigned to what should've been a routine case, this tenacious detective fiction heroine stumbles upon an ancient orb coveted by rival vampire factions. As she digs deeper, Mieke finds herself drawn into a hidden world of vampire power struggles, political intrigue, and supernatural warfare.Each step into this shadowy underworld reveals women fiction layers of grit, growth, and betrayal. Confronted by grotesque horror, violent conspiracies, and impossible odds, she must rely on her instincts to survive. When she realizes that humanity's fate hinges on this single artifact, Mieke's discipline and conviction are put to the ultimate test.Reign of Darkness blends mystery, horror, and high-octane action, exploring the vulnerable strength of a woman caught between two worlds. Her detective training becomes the only key to unraveling a conspiracy that could enslave-or even annihilate-mankind.
Holodomor
Imagine crime in a society where the biggest criminal is the state attempting to murder its citizens...1930 Soviet Ukraine: Katya Karina Kharsova, secretary (and mistress) to Kreil Gromeko, commissar of Commerce and Industry in Kyiv, is a witness to her boss's murder by a colleague during an argument over the "spoils" of their corrupt city schemes. Suddenly, she finds herself on the run.With the help of a young agronomist, Oleksander Pylyp, Katya manages to escape Kyiv to Oleksander's village, Bila Sich. While hiding from her pursuer and the police, both she and Oleksander find themselves in the middle of a larger turmoil - the Communist Party's attempt to collectivize individual land holdings into a state farm.Meanwhile, Captain Emil Krypniuk of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Kyiv Police and his sergeant must determine who killed the commissar of Commerce and Industry and why. Their job becomes much more complicated when the Unified State Political Administration (OGPU) takes over the case. Krypniuk is ordered to report directly to Boris Pavlick, Office of Special Investigations (OGPU). Clearly, there is more to the matter than a simple homicide. Power and politics are inextricably linked and Krypniuk must proceed with utmost caution.Set against Stalin's manmade famine in Ukraine, this timely novel combines intrigue and subterfuge, love and betrayal with historical events. A poignant story in the context of Stalin's ultimate crime to a nation's people.
Hollow Peak
There is only one word for them. Monsters. Australia. December, 1861​A series of gruesome murders has left the police baffled, and with no leads, the tension reaches boiling point. Only Inspector James Walsh knows the key to solving the case lies with his former colleague-now a convicted criminal-Henry Hobbs.​Hobbs, however, is now a shadow of his former self. Haunted by grief and the demons of his past, the weight of the investigation drives him deeper into a spiral of recklessness and despair.​As the murder spree continues, Hobbs finds himself entangled in a conspiracy far darker and more sinister than anything he could have ever imagined. Yet, in order to stop the killings, he must first find peace within himself-or risk being consumed by the very darkness he's trying to stop.
The Dreams That Shape Us and Other Stories
"This collection will make you appreciate all you hold dear, because it is more fragile than you know."-Matt Tighe, multi-award-winning author Are nightmares real - or are they dreams in disguise?The Dreams That Shape Us and Other Stories is a collection of dark speculative fiction and poetry exploring life, death, and the places in between. Ghosts who don't know they're dead, a vampire coming of age, a tree who wants to live a different life, and people - or other things - who yearn for more than they have, unaware life often falls short in its delivery.Within these pages, you'll find a mixture of humour, heartbreak, and horror - stories that reach deep into your soul and beg the question: what if, by some cosmic error, this happened to me?
Father
Anthony Padino is a normal teenager ready for this Halloween weekend. He has a great family life with his mom and younger brother, loves hanging out with his best friend Dave and could possibly have a new love interest. There is one thing that could tarnish it all. After six long years Anthony's father comes out of the woodworks and wants to meet up with his son. His father left Anthony and his pregnant mother to fend for himself and now he wants to come back like nothing happened? Anthony doesn't know how to feel or even if he should take the bait. What ghosts could be lurking behind the shadows? One way or the other Anthony is about to find out.
The Canvas Killings
30 years ago ...Renowned artist, James Montague Ballantyne, is convicted of murdering eight people and using their remains in his infamous paintings.Now ...A face is recognised. Three lives collide. Old wounds reopen.Family man and dependable teacher, Sam Reed, foils a robbery and is celebrated in the media. Now the centre of unwanted attention, his carefully constructed life begins to unravel.Colleague and friend, Aiden Voss, a risk analyst with secrets of his own, is grieving the loss of his sister to alleged suicide.Journalist, Tamsin Fischer, still looking for answers to a decades-old disappearance, believes Sam is Ballantyne's son, and the only lead to finding her mother's remains. Proposing an unlikely alliance, she enlists Aiden's help to uncover the truth. Aiden has to call on all his skills and resources to unearth Sam's sketchy past and help Tamsin find closure.But something is fatally wrong with this picture.The Canvas Killings explores the weight of legacy, the compulsion for self-preservation, and the art of murder.
Wrong Hand Right
In the neon-glare and grit of 1980s New York-graffiti-streaked subways, squeegee men at stop lights, dive bars and an old-world gentlemen's club-left-handed lawyer Finnegan Alger has built a routine of chasing trademark counterfeiters and hapless romance-until a deadly crime upends his life. Navy pilots are dying, and Finn stumbles upon the cause. This should be the big break to make his career, but why does everyone press him to look away? A pervasive cover-up forces him to confront more than the ghosts of his childhood tragedy and grudge against the right-handed world. In a city built on ambition and silence, what will one outsider risk for justice-or retribution?
The Burning Library
From the internationally bestselling author of The Nanny and What She Knew comes a thrilling dark academic tale of murder, obsession and ruthless ambition, set in remote St Andrews, Scotland.A deadly rivalry.A chilling secret.One woman who can decipher the truth.On a frigid, windswept day in Scotland's Western Isles, Eleanor Bruton's body is discovered on the shore. To her family Eleanor was an ordinary middle-aged woman. She did flower arrangements and plumped kneeler cushions at church. Little did they know she was harboring a dark and all-consuming secret. A scrap of fraying embroidery that seems worthless at first glance.For over a century, two rival organizations of women have gone to deadly lengths to secure the valuable artifact in the hopes of finding the original medieval manuscript from which it was torn. The Order of St. Katherine: devoted to the belief that women must pull strings in the shadows to exercise control. And the Fellowship of the Larks, determined to amass as many overt positions of power for women as possible...so long as their methods of doing so never come to light.When Dr. Anya Brown garners international attention for her translation of the cryptic Folio 9, she is handpicked by Diana Cornish, a professor and high-ranking member of the Fellowship, to join the exclusive Institute of Manuscript Studies in St. Andrews. Unbeknownst to Anya she's been recruited at great personal danger to translate ancient texts that the Fellowship believes critical to their mission. Meanwhile at Scotland Yard, Detective Constable Clio Spicer begins a private investigation into the death of Eleanor Bruton.As all the women grow further entangled in this ancient web, circumstances spin wildly out of control and their lives may be in grave danger.Perfect for fans of Alex Michaelides and Ruth Ware, The Burning Library is the story of a centuries-old secret set to divide and consume those who seek to unearth it.
Wild Instinct
INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER! A gripping high-stakes thriller by three-time Edgar Award winner and New York Times bestselling author T. Jefferson Parker ("A marvel...hits the high-water mark for crime fiction every time out." --Gregg Hurwitz)The hunt for the truth is the deadliest game. Former Marine sniper Lew Gale, now a detective with the Orange County California Sheriff's Department, is assigned to track and shoot a mountain lion that has killed a man in the rugged country east of Laguna Beach, California. The victim is Bennet Tarlow, a rich developer and man-about-town in upscale coastal Orange County. The investigation takes a chilling turn when Lew and his new partner, Daniela Mendez, discover that Bennet was dead long before the lion got to him. And while he might have been the first to die, he certainly will not be the last.
False Witness
A lawyer who was set-up, imprisoned, and disbarred, only to be vindicated and reinstated, is determined to find out who set her up and cover their tracks with a trail of dead bodiesDefense Attorney Karen Wyatt exposed corruption in the police force and the District Attorney's office while getting her client exonerated in court. But in doing so, she put a target on her back and she was set-up on fake drug charge, imprisoned and disbarred until the conspiracy unraveled and her innocence was proven. Now reinstated to the bar, Wyatt is still interested in finding out who ordered her to be set-up - but the key figures were either killed or are in Witness Protection. In the meantime, Wyatt is a practicing defense attorney, whose current client is either guilty of a heinous murder, or is a too-trusting patsy for an acquaintance set-up for a crime he didn't commit. It will take all of Wyatt's genius to defend her client successfully but that's just one piece of an increasingly complex puzzle. With a deadly criminal drug gang, a powerful, corrupt figure hiding in the D.A.'s office, and a Congressman who turned up with an unbelievable story after disappearing for days, False Witness is twisty, breathtaking, and unpredictable thriller.
Friendship Games
The Persian Gulf erupts.When a U.S. aircraft carrier explodes and sinks off Bahrain, Washington blames Tehran. Hours later, Iranian-backed militants strike the U.S. Navy base in Manama and the Bahraini royal palace. Retaliatory American airstrikes follow, pushing the region toward all-out war.Friendship Games is a modern take on the USS Maine incident that launched the Spanish-American War in 1898-except this time the spark threatens to ignite a global conflict.Facing what it believes is an existential threat, Iran unleashes a desperate preemptive blitz: missiles rain down on U.S. bases, and armored columns surge into neighboring states to deny America a foothold for invasion.Caught in the storm are U.S. Navy SEALs and a young sailor, Thew Bryson, forced into a desperate fight for survival as they flee across borders with Iranian forces closing in. In Washington, Vice President George "Daddy Longlegs" Wartmann maneuvers through a collapsing chain of command, determined to see the fight through while the President hesitates.From the palaces of the Gulf to the corridors of Washington to soldiers on the ground, Friendship Games is a taut, unflinching geopolitical thriller-where one misstep could set the world ablaze. Friendship Games marks the explosive beginning of the Wartmann Series, a sweeping series that explores the perilous intersection of politics, technology, and human ambition in the twenty-first century.
Catherine The Great
Vegas...A college championship win... A post-game party gone awry... An assault captured on video A star player needs the best defense attorney in the world. A guilty star player.Catherine, known as "The Great," because her track record includes so many improbable wins.Everyone expects Catherine to triumph. Even Catherine. But should she? Read the award-winning Catherine The Great, by New York Times bestselling author Kristine Kathryn Rusch.
The Storybook Killer
must-read spellbinding US serial killer thriller from bestselling author Keri Beevis Perfect for the fans of Karen Rose, Tess Gerritsen and Tami Hoag Sticks and stones may break your bones, but words can really kill you... The graveyard of the New Hope Baptist Church in Juniper, Oregon should be a peaceful place, but when two teenagers are found murdered in the prime of their lives, the horror-story begins. I have seen plenty of shocking things as a police detective, but this is the kind of scene that you never, ever forget. We discover a tatty paperback, written by bestselling crime author, Amy Gallaty, and learn that its pages have been used as a blueprint for murder. But by who and why? Diving into Amy s past we try to discover why this killer is targeting her novels. Is she as innocent as she claims or is the motive far more sinister? When the murderer strikes again, mirroring yet another of Amy's plots, it becomes clear that someone smart, ruthless, and obsessed is pulling the strings and will not stop until we stop them. Rebecca Angell is back in a darker tale that pulls no punches, as she takes on a sadistic killer with a chilling agenda. This book was previously published as Dead Write and D for Dead What everyone is saying about the Detective Rebecca Angell series: 'I was grabbed from page 1 - brilliant! Rebecca Angell is back - and better than ever!' Valerie Keogh Angell and Hickock the new team on the block. A serial killer story with a difference. Brilliant story, excellent characters. Five stars from me Anita Waller This book has it all. A well-constructed plot, twists and turns, look away moments and heart pounding scenes of suspense, then the finale I was waiting for, when the light dawned, leaving my jaw on the floor. - Patricia Dixon A fantastic rollercoaster of as story well written and meticulously planned to cover the murderers tracks highly recommended - Amanda James 'kept me gripped until the end'- Reader Review 'recommend to any fan of detective or crime fiction'- Reader Review 'Excellent storytelling, turns and twists and good mystery' - Reader Review 'Brilliant edge if your seat crime novel couldn't put it down' - Reader Review
The Storybook Killer
must-read spellbinding US serial killer thriller from bestselling author Keri Beevis Perfect for the fans of Karen Rose, Tess Gerritsen and Tami Hoag Sticks and stones may break your bones, but words can really kill you... The graveyard of the New Hope Baptist Church in Juniper, Oregon should be a peaceful place, but when two teenagers are found murdered in the prime of their lives, the horror-story begins. I have seen plenty of shocking things as a police detective, but this is the kind of scene that you never, ever forget. We discover a tatty paperback, written by bestselling crime author, Amy Gallaty, and learn that its pages have been used as a blueprint for murder. But by who and why? Diving into Amy s past we try to discover why this killer is targeting her novels. Is she as innocent as she claims or is the motive far more sinister? When the murderer strikes again, mirroring yet another of Amy's plots, it becomes clear that someone smart, ruthless, and obsessed is pulling the strings and will not stop until we stop them. Rebecca Angell is back in a darker tale that pulls no punches, as she takes on a sadistic killer with a chilling agenda. This book was previously published as Dead Write and D for Dead What everyone is saying about the Detective Rebecca Angell series: 'I was grabbed from page 1 - brilliant! Rebecca Angell is back - and better than ever!' Valerie Keogh Angell and Hickock the new team on the block. A serial killer story with a difference. Brilliant story, excellent characters. Five stars from me Anita Waller This book has it all. A well-constructed plot, twists and turns, look away moments and heart pounding scenes of suspense, then the finale I was waiting for, when the light dawned, leaving my jaw on the floor. - Patricia Dixon A fantastic rollercoaster of as story well written and meticulously planned to cover the murderers tracks highly recommended - Amanda James 'kept me gripped until the end'- Reader Review 'recommend to any fan of detective or crime fiction'- Reader Review 'Excellent storytelling, turns and twists and good mystery' - Reader Review 'Brilliant edge if your seat crime novel couldn't put it down' - Reader Review
The Storybook Killer
must-read spellbinding US serial killer thriller from bestselling author Keri Beevis Perfect for the fans of Karen Rose, Tess Gerritsen and Tami Hoag Sticks and stones may break your bones, but words can really kill you... The graveyard of the New Hope Baptist Church in Juniper, Oregon should be a peaceful place, but when two teenagers are found murdered in the prime of their lives, the horror-story begins. I have seen plenty of shocking things as a police detective, but this is the kind of scene that you never, ever forget. We discover a tatty paperback, written by bestselling crime author, Amy Gallaty, and learn that its pages have been used as a blueprint for murder. But by who and why? Diving into Amy s past we try to discover why this killer is targeting her novels. Is she as innocent as she claims or is the motive far more sinister? When the murderer strikes again, mirroring yet another of Amy's plots, it becomes clear that someone smart, ruthless, and obsessed is pulling the strings and will not stop until we stop them. Rebecca Angell is back in a darker tale that pulls no punches, as she takes on a sadistic killer with a chilling agenda. This book was previously published as Dead Write and D for Dead What everyone is saying about the Detective Rebecca Angell series: 'I was grabbed from page 1 - brilliant! Rebecca Angell is back - and better than ever!' Valerie Keogh Angell and Hickock the new team on the block. A serial killer story with a difference. Brilliant story, excellent characters. Five stars from me Anita Waller This book has it all. A well-constructed plot, twists and turns, look away moments and heart pounding scenes of suspense, then the finale I was waiting for, when the light dawned, leaving my jaw on the floor. - Patricia Dixon A fantastic rollercoaster of as story well written and meticulously planned to cover the murderers tracks highly recommended - Amanda James 'kept me gripped until the end'- Reader Review 'recommend to any fan of detective or crime fiction'- Reader Review 'Excellent storytelling, turns and twists and good mystery' - Reader Review 'Brilliant edge if your seat crime novel couldn't put it down' - Reader Review
Catherine The Great
Vegas...A college championship win... A post-game party gone awry... An assault captured on video A star player needs the best defense attorney in the world. A guilty star player.Catherine, known as "The Great," because her track record includes so many improbable wins.Everyone expects Catherine to triumph. Even Catherine. But should she? Read the award-winning Catherine The Great, by New York Times bestselling author Kristine Kathryn Rusch.
HOA Emperor
HOA Emperor: Power. Control. Corruption. Florida Style.When a former crime underboss enters Florida's HOA world, paradise will never look the same again.After turning state's evidence, Max Vecchio is reborn as John Masters, a "retired businessman" tucked into a sleepy South Florida community. But the U.S. Marshals who relocated him didn't count on one thing-Masters sees HOA boards the same way he once saw crime families: soft targets with cash reserves and no protection.With help from the ambitious property manager Veronica Santiago, Masters builds a hidden empire across dozens of aging condo associations-siphoning millions through shell contractors, "community revitalization" projects, and a ruthless new revenue stream: pickleball.Soon, his HOA syndicate runs smoother than the mob ever did. The lawns are perfect, dues are paid on time, and dissenters disappear quietly. But when suspicious residents, old enemies, and a relentless federal marshal start closing in, Masters must fight to keep the empire-and Veronica-from collapsing in the Florida heat.Blending crime thriller, dark comedy, and social satire, HOA Emperor exposes the absurdity and greed lurking beneath the manicured lawns of gated paradise.A former mob underboss in witness protection builds a Florida HOA empire with his cunning partner Veronica Santiago-until greed, love, and betrayal ignite a suburban war.
The Storybook Killer
must-read spellbinding US serial killer thriller from bestselling author Keri Beevis Perfect for the fans of Karen Rose, Tess Gerritsen and Tami Hoag Sticks and stones may break your bones, but words can really kill you... The graveyard of the New Hope Baptist Church in Juniper, Oregon should be a peaceful place, but when two teenagers are found murdered in the prime of their lives, the horror-story begins. I have seen plenty of shocking things as a police detective, but this is the kind of scene that you never, ever forget. We discover a tatty paperback, written by bestselling crime author, Amy Gallaty, and learn that its pages have been used as a blueprint for murder. But by who and why? Diving into Amy s past we try to discover why this killer is targeting her novels. Is she as innocent as she claims or is the motive far more sinister? When the murderer strikes again, mirroring yet another of Amy's plots, it becomes clear that someone smart, ruthless, and obsessed is pulling the strings and will not stop until we stop them. Rebecca Angell is back in a darker tale that pulls no punches, as she takes on a sadistic killer with a chilling agenda. This book was previously published as Dead Write and D for Dead What everyone is saying about the Detective Rebecca Angell series: 'I was grabbed from page 1 - brilliant! Rebecca Angell is back - and better than ever!' Valerie Keogh Angell and Hickock the new team on the block. A serial killer story with a difference. Brilliant story, excellent characters. Five stars from me Anita Waller This book has it all. A well-constructed plot, twists and turns, look away moments and heart pounding scenes of suspense, then the finale I was waiting for, when the light dawned, leaving my jaw on the floor. - Patricia Dixon A fantastic rollercoaster of as story well written and meticulously planned to cover the murderers tracks highly recommended - Amanda James 'kept me gripped until the end'- Reader Review 'recommend to any fan of detective or crime fiction'- Reader Review 'Excellent storytelling, turns and twists and good mystery' - Reader Review 'Brilliant edge if your seat crime novel couldn't put it down' - Reader Review
The Forest of Missing Girls
The forest is hungry, and her family's secrets are tangled in the trees...Lia Gregg always hoped to outgrow her fear of the woods surrounding her childhood home. The dark, menacing trees have long been the site of whispered legends and disappearances of girls like her. But after a breakup sends her back to live with her family, the woods feel more sinister than ever.When a teenage girl disappears from their backyard, Lia's childhood fear becomes terrifyingly real. The missing girls are no longer just faces on the news. Now, the danger is closer than she imagined, and her younger sister could be next.As Lia digs into the disappearances, she begins to suspect her mother knows more about the forest--and the horrors within--than she's letting on. To save her sister and uncover the truth, Lia must confront the secrets lurking in the trees and the darkness they conceal...before it's too late."Hauntingly powerful." --Darcy Coates, USA Today bestselling author, for No Child of Mine"Haunting and eerie...will chill your spine. I highly recommend it." --Amy Lukavics, author of Daughters Unto Devils, for No Child of Mine
Possession Point
A string of construction accidents plague Vancouver. Deaths have occurred. Robert Lui doesn't do accidents, but as he finds out more, tentacles reach out, and not friendly ones.People kept saying 'Change is a good thing'. If he'd heard this crap on a podcast, he'd be asking for a refund plus damages. Robert Lui had his doubts, but made a couple of changes, one professional and one personal, to make life safer for him and those closest to him. These and other thoughts tumble around his mind as he heads to Surrey. What could be more continental than sitting down on a Saturday afternoon for coffee and a pleasant chat with a man tasked to murder him?
The Mannequins
***A gritty, dark and disturbing psychological crime thriller from debut author C.Toms-Arbel***Detective Cora Steele thought her darkest case was behind her. Two years out of the academy, her skills are gaining her attention at Church Stretton Police Station, Shropshire. Not all the attention is welcome.When a body - washed, shaved, and posed - is found in a nearby forest, Cora is trusted to lead her first investigation. As she gathers her team and looks into the murder - the first in a string of brutal killings by a damaged and depraved predator - Cora is tested to the limit and taken to the very edge of her sanity.No one is safe. Drawn into the vortex of the killer's twisted psyche, Cora will face impossible choices as she races against time and fights to save those she loves the most. Confronting the mind of a murderer who is both brilliant and broken, facing prejudice and opposition within her own ranks, and wrestling with her own demons, it's going to take everything Cora has to solve the murder, keep her job, and come out of it alive.How far will she go? What will she risk, and where is her line? Is she too inexperienced for this case? Where will the trail of bodies lead?The Mannequins is a thrilling, harrowing mystery, filled with drama, action, and horror, where hope flickers like a fading light and survival demands a heavy price.This book is intended for an adult audience and is not suitable for anyone under the age of 18. This novel contains themes readers may find upsetting. Reader discretion advised.
World war 3 the false truth
"In every war, the dead are counted, but the livings are forgotten."War is never a solution. It is not a path to peace, nor a display of strength-it is devastation dressed in false glory. Behind every so-called victory lies a trail of destruction: schools reduced to rubble, hospitals left in ruins, roads and factories erased, industries shattered, and centuries of history turned to dust.What you will not find in history books are the silent cries of the ordinary-the mothers clutching children in bomb shelters, the fathers who return to nothing, the children robbed of their innocence. Wars are rarely the will of the people; they are born of pride, ego, and ambition-often that of a single leader-while it is the innocent who bleed, suffer, and carry the weight of decisions which they had never made.This madness must end. No single individual should hold the power to plunge an entire nation into chaos. In the final chapter of this book, I have share a vision-a path forward that may offer humanity a way to stop this endless cycle of destruction and ensure that future generations inherit a world built on peace, not fear.
The Daughter You Left
An UNPUTDOWNABLE suspense novel from the bestselling author of MISSING, perfect for fans of K.L. Slater, J D Kirk and Freida McFadden Lightning never strikes twice does it? I never thought I d have to tell my daughter, Emily, her sister was gone. It was the hardest thing I ve ever had to do. But now, somehow, I have to do it again because her father is missing. As soon as I saw the police on my doorstep, I just knew that tragedy had befallen our family a second time. After everything we ve been through the crushing grief, the endless guilt I can understand the need to run. But days have passed and still there s no trace of Max. He wouldn t leave our daughter. Not like this. Not after everything. Unless he couldn t help it. Unless something happened. I can t help but question: is there someone else involved? Someone who knows exactly how to break a family already on the edge? I thought I d lost everything once. I can t survive it happening again A heartbroken mother, a missing father, a whole host of secrets buried within a seemingly normal family. Don't miss this tense and twisty psychological suspense novel. Previously published as Every Little Secret Praise for Ruby Speechley: Secrets, lies and betrayal, this book has the lot! It kept me up way later than I intended racing through to the end and what an ending it was! Rona Halsall 'immensely readable and hugely entertaining - so compelling that I read it in a matter of hours' Fiona Mitchell 'A very tense situational thriller that had me guessing right up to the end. I loved it!' Dawn Goodwin 'A page-turning thriller with a shocking and original conclusion. Mesmerising.' Catherine Cooper 'A great take on the missing child narrative and a total page turner - I simply HAD to know what had happened.' S E Lynes 'A twisty page-turner of a novel that kept me guessing until the very end!' Mandy Byatt 'A brilliant read. Such an anxiety-inducing, suspenseful domestic thriller!' Alice Hunter 'A compelling and original page-turner!' Roz Watkins 'A talent to watch' Sam Blake '...any parents' worst nightmare, a twisty domestic thriller with an ending that will take your breath away' S. A. Harris A fantastic, fast-paced novel with at its heart the strained relationship between a loving mother and her wayward teenage son. Unpredictable and unputdownable. Diane Jeffrey
The Daughter You Left
An UNPUTDOWNABLE suspense novel from the bestselling author of MISSING, perfect for fans of K.L. Slater, J D Kirk and Freida McFadden Lightning never strikes twice does it? I never thought I d have to tell my daughter, Emily, her sister was gone. It was the hardest thing I ve ever had to do. But now, somehow, I have to do it again because her father is missing. As soon as I saw the police on my doorstep, I just knew that tragedy had befallen our family a second time. After everything we ve been through the crushing grief, the endless guilt I can understand the need to run. But days have passed and still there s no trace of Max. He wouldn t leave our daughter. Not like this. Not after everything. Unless he couldn t help it. Unless something happened. I can t help but question: is there someone else involved? Someone who knows exactly how to break a family already on the edge? I thought I d lost everything once. I can t survive it happening again A heartbroken mother, a missing father, a whole host of secrets buried within a seemingly normal family. Don't miss this tense and twisty psychological suspense novel. Previously published as Every Little Secret Praise for Ruby Speechley: Secrets, lies and betrayal, this book has the lot! It kept me up way later than I intended racing through to the end and what an ending it was! Rona Halsall 'immensely readable and hugely entertaining - so compelling that I read it in a matter of hours' Fiona Mitchell 'A very tense situational thriller that had me guessing right up to the end. I loved it!' Dawn Goodwin 'A page-turning thriller with a shocking and original conclusion. Mesmerising.' Catherine Cooper 'A great take on the missing child narrative and a total page turner - I simply HAD to know what had happened.' S E Lynes 'A twisty page-turner of a novel that kept me guessing until the very end!' Mandy Byatt 'A brilliant read. Such an anxiety-inducing, suspenseful domestic thriller!' Alice Hunter 'A compelling and original page-turner!' Roz Watkins 'A talent to watch' Sam Blake '...any parents' worst nightmare, a twisty domestic thriller with an ending that will take your breath away' S. A. Harris A fantastic, fast-paced novel with at its heart the strained relationship between a loving mother and her wayward teenage son. Unpredictable and unputdownable. Diane Jeffrey
EmmaCare
EmmaCare is a compelling legal, medical, and corporate thriller that dives deep into the dark underbelly of the healthcare insurance industry. This thought-provoking novel tackles the consequences of prioritizing profit over people's health, unraveling a suspenseful story of greed, power, and redemption.At the heart of the story is Katherine, a dedicated healthcare lawyer fired for her attempt to help patients access the care they desperately need.When Luigi Mangione is arrested as the alleged shooter of a health insurance CEO, the tension sharpens, uncovering layers of deceit and corporate corruption. Katherine is pulled into the aftermath, joining a new company where she meets Dr. Ryan Great, a physician equally disillusioned with the system. Together, they uncover how deeply care can be compromised when profit comes first. Readers are introduced to Doug, a healthcare executive whose life transforms after he's abducted. From his humble beginnings to amassing immense wealth, Doug must confront the dire consequences of his decisions and ask himself, "Can I make a difference?"Drawing from her extensive background as a healthcare attorney, Schwartz explores the complex intersection of the healthcare system and the human cost of corporate greed. The novel empowers readers to understand the challenges faced when a system is stacked against the people it claims to serve. It inspires a call for change. Told with nuance and emotional clarity, EmmaCare is a powerful story about what it means to do the right thing when the stakes are life itself.Pick up your copy today.
Last Connection
Brutalized by his mother and devastated by his father's suicide, Rick McCready is on a path to criminality until a wealthy teacher offers him a taste of luxury. But success proves fleeting, and Rick's relationships-especially with women-are marked by emotional detachment and hidden motives.When his latest marriage unravels and a custody battle ensues, Rick's obsession with his daughter Katy pushes him to the brink. As childhood traumas resurface, Rick's actions become increasingly dangerous, leaving those closest to him in jeopardy.
The Daughter You Left
An UNPUTDOWNABLE suspense novel from the bestselling author of MISSING, perfect for fans of K.L. Slater, J D Kirk and Freida McFadden Lightning never strikes twice does it? I never thought I d have to tell my daughter, Emily, her sister was gone. It was the hardest thing I ve ever had to do. But now, somehow, I have to do it again because her father is missing. As soon as I saw the police on my doorstep, I just knew that tragedy had befallen our family a second time. After everything we ve been through the crushing grief, the endless guilt I can understand the need to run. But days have passed and still there s no trace of Max. He wouldn t leave our daughter. Not like this. Not after everything. Unless he couldn t help it. Unless something happened. I can t help but question: is there someone else involved? Someone who knows exactly how to break a family already on the edge? I thought I d lost everything once. I can t survive it happening again A heartbroken mother, a missing father, a whole host of secrets buried within a seemingly normal family. Don't miss this tense and twisty psychological suspense novel. Previously published as Every Little Secret Praise for Ruby Speechley: Secrets, lies and betrayal, this book has the lot! It kept me up way later than I intended racing through to the end and what an ending it was! Rona Halsall 'immensely readable and hugely entertaining - so compelling that I read it in a matter of hours' Fiona Mitchell 'A very tense situational thriller that had me guessing right up to the end. I loved it!' Dawn Goodwin 'A page-turning thriller with a shocking and original conclusion. Mesmerising.' Catherine Cooper 'A great take on the missing child narrative and a total page turner - I simply HAD to know what had happened.' S E Lynes 'A twisty page-turner of a novel that kept me guessing until the very end!' Mandy Byatt 'A brilliant read. Such an anxiety-inducing, suspenseful domestic thriller!' Alice Hunter 'A compelling and original page-turner!' Roz Watkins 'A talent to watch' Sam Blake '...any parents' worst nightmare, a twisty domestic thriller with an ending that will take your breath away' S. A. Harris A fantastic, fast-paced novel with at its heart the strained relationship between a loving mother and her wayward teenage son. Unpredictable and unputdownable. Diane Jeffrey
The Daughter You Left
An UNPUTDOWNABLE suspense novel from the bestselling author of MISSING, perfect for fans of K.L. Slater, J D Kirk and Freida McFadden Lightning never strikes twice does it? I never thought I d have to tell my daughter, Emily, her sister was gone. It was the hardest thing I ve ever had to do. But now, somehow, I have to do it again because her father is missing. As soon as I saw the police on my doorstep, I just knew that tragedy had befallen our family a second time. After everything we ve been through the crushing grief, the endless guilt I can understand the need to run. But days have passed and still there s no trace of Max. He wouldn t leave our daughter. Not like this. Not after everything. Unless he couldn t help it. Unless something happened. I can t help but question: is there someone else involved? Someone who knows exactly how to break a family already on the edge? I thought I d lost everything once. I can t survive it happening again A heartbroken mother, a missing father, a whole host of secrets buried within a seemingly normal family. Don't miss this tense and twisty psychological suspense novel. Previously published as Every Little Secret Praise for Ruby Speechley: Secrets, lies and betrayal, this book has the lot! It kept me up way later than I intended racing through to the end and what an ending it was! Rona Halsall 'immensely readable and hugely entertaining - so compelling that I read it in a matter of hours' Fiona Mitchell 'A very tense situational thriller that had me guessing right up to the end. I loved it!' Dawn Goodwin 'A page-turning thriller with a shocking and original conclusion. Mesmerising.' Catherine Cooper 'A great take on the missing child narrative and a total page turner - I simply HAD to know what had happened.' S E Lynes 'A twisty page-turner of a novel that kept me guessing until the very end!' Mandy Byatt 'A brilliant read. Such an anxiety-inducing, suspenseful domestic thriller!' Alice Hunter 'A compelling and original page-turner!' Roz Watkins 'A talent to watch' Sam Blake '...any parents' worst nightmare, a twisty domestic thriller with an ending that will take your breath away' S. A. Harris A fantastic, fast-paced novel with at its heart the strained relationship between a loving mother and her wayward teenage son. Unpredictable and unputdownable. Diane Jeffrey
Verity
Whose truth is the lie? Stay up all night reading the sensational psychological thriller that has readers obsessed--the inspiration for the major motion picture starring Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson--from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Too Late and It Ends With Us. Now including a jaw-dropping epilogue and a limited print run including beautifully designed and full color inside covers and sprayed edges. #1 New York Times Bestseller - USA Today Bestseller - Globe and Mail Bestseller - Publishers Weekly Bestseller Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime. Jeremy Crawford, husband of bestselling author Verity Crawford, has hired Lowen to complete the remaining books in a successful series his injured wife is unable to finish. Lowen arrives at the Crawford home, ready to sort through years of Verity's notes and outlines, hoping to find enough material to get her started. What Lowen doesn't expect to uncover in the chaotic office is an unfinished autobiography Verity never intended for anyone to read--page after page of bone-chilling admissions, including Verity's recollection of the night her family was forever altered. Lowen decides to keep the manuscript hidden from Jeremy, knowing its contents could devastate the already grieving father. But as Lowen's feelings for Jeremy begin to intensify, she recognizes all the ways she could benefit if he were to read his wife's words. After all, no matter how devoted Jeremy is to his injured wife, a truth this horrifying would make it impossible for him to continue loving her. "Sublimely creepy with a true Hoover pulse. I've been waiting for a thriller like this for years." --Tarryn Fisher, New York Times bestselling author "Riveting and unexpected. Impossible to put down." --Claire Contreras, New York Times bestselling author
The Blind Paradox
Psychologist Beth has experienced more than her fair share of misfortune, but nothing has broken her yet. When life finally feels settled, both in her work at Nexus Eye Clinic, and in her marriage to ophthalmic surgeon, Ivan, a series of tragic and unexplained events begin to make Beth question everyone and everything around her - even the very foundations of scientific knowledge, psychology and medicine.But what is the trigger for these dark and disturbing happenings? When Beth's family and young patients come under threat, she begins a desperate race to uncover answers to questions she'd never have previously believed possible.Will Beth be able to outrun the darkness closing in on her and her patients?In this heart-pounding, cutting-edge psychological thriller that explores the boundaries between science fiction and modern science, no one can anticipate what lies around the corner."Shocks, twists and surprises galore, this edge of your seat thriller will keep you gasping and guessing until the final page.""An exciting, high-octane page-turner thriller examining family, relationships, and groundbreaking developments in medicine and AI technology.""A rip-roaring roller-coaster of a thriller with well drawn and complex characters. I didn't want the story to end!"
Cerulean Sky
A deadly disease has ravaged the United States, causing people to turn incorporeal before bursting into a shower of light.When soft-spoken schoolteacher Florence is infected, the only thing left for her to do is atone for her biggest regret: her part in the death of her best friend. With days left to live, she must cross a dystopian America to find her best friend's mother while being hunted by government agents tasked with controlling the spread of the disease. But Florence's decision has dire consequences. Peter, her loving but overprotective boyfriend, refuses to leave her side, and every moment he spends with her puts him in danger of catching the disease or being executed for helping her. As the miles add up, Florence must decide what she's willing to sacrifice for absolution.
The Healer
An SAS soldier. A war criminal. A reckoning with the truth.Belgrade, 2008. SAS operator Mark "Huds" Hudson hunts down Europe's most-wanted man. When the SAS team closes in on the Beast of Bosnia, the mission erupts into a deadly battle on a Belgrade runway. But the real conflict begins when Huds is forced to confront the fugitive's chilling justifications for genocide... and the darkness of his own past. The Healer is a gripping international thriller of justice, vengeance, and the lies nations tell themselves - perfect for fans of Frederick Forsyth, Charles Cumming, and Jason Matthews.A twisting tale of genocide and betrayal - where truth depends on who is telling the story.
With Friends Like These
"Deliciously twisty....A heady mix of dark academia, spiraling stakes, and tangled loyalties." --Ruth Ware, New York Times bestselling author A group of Harvard alums have played a secret game for decades but as the stakes rise, deadly consequences emerge from old lies. An unputdownable debut thriller for readers of the suspenseful novels of Julia Bartz and Katy Hays. Harvard promised them everything. At eighteen years old, six young women had ambitious futures ahead: bright careers, love affairs, an education that would open doors for the rest of their lives. Sara's college roommates were the family she never had: Bee the political hopeful, Dina the academic prodigy, Allie the family girl, Wesley the hard-partying heiress, and Claudine the Southern belle--the closest thing Sara had ever known to a sister. But their senior year, Claudine died, and everything changed. Twenty years later, the five college roommates still indulge in a secret tradition they've kept alive since their campus days: the Circus, a harmless assassin-style game played across the private rooms and secret alleys of New York City. The game is the glue that keeps them close and a nod to the sixth roommate they lost too young, but this time around Sara keeps catching inexplicable glimpses of Claudine. She wants out of the Circus until she discovers a small fortune awaits the winner of this final round and agrees out of loyalty and desperation to play one last time. As the Circus unfolds, Sara suspects the others aren't playing by the rules. When the game heats up and the roommates start pointing fingers, she discovers that even her closest friends have been keeping secrets that now threaten to destroy them all.
Nemesis
This, the fifth in the Jim Johnson adventure novels, finds Jim recovering from wounds inflicted by his nemesis, Najma. Searching deep within himself, Jim attempts to find solace after personal tragedy. It's Christmas at Wolf Canyon Ranch, but Jim doesn't plan to stay at the beloved home he has designed and built. Instead, he plans to embark on a quest for retribution against his arch rival. Wounded and wild, Najma continues to elude her pursuers. A cruel and cunning psychopath, she only cares about the final face-off with Jim. An inhuman killer, she remains unconcerned with all the lives she destroys along her savage path. Is Najma a deluded dreamer in love with a fantasy? Or is she simply trying to even the score for her treatment as a child? Is she enamored of Jim, of dominion, or of death? In what could prove to be his last mission, Jim leads a massive search for the terrorist know as La diabla. In this fast-paced thriller, which among the two arch enemies will prevail?
Glass Shadow
"Glass Shadow" follows thirty-year-old Nico Conte, whose only worries are rent and when the next casino session is. Until an alluring drifter named Rita November rolls into town in need of someone to keep her company. She coaxes Nico to take her on a quick getaway. But soon they stumble across an infamous film prop that would change their lives forever if they got their hands on it. However, their attempt goes awry and they're forced to go on the lam.In California, riding the coattails of his illustrious career, is private eye Hans Der Hund Hahn, who's assigned to handle the case of the missing film prop. He's livid. And someone's going to pay. With his perfect track record and secondary career on the line, he will use his ruthlessness and unorthodox tactics to hunt down the culprits and return the prop to its owner.The manhunt propels Nico and Rita through the Pacific Northwest and eventually into Vancouver, Canada, where they plunge into the criminal underworld. As the clock ticks, enemies expand, and Hahn closes in, Nico and Rita's road to a clean break starts to crack. And it'll take everything and more just to survive.
The Cruelty
Years after they break up, Camile's first boyfriend, the obsessive one she broke up with, might be back in her life and she doesn't even know it...After a failed suicide attempt, Camile wakes up in a strange place. Drugged and disorientated by her near-death experience, she is cared for by a solicitous stranger. Camile becomes Rafael's doll, his plaything. For a long time, Camile, drugged and ruined by her past life experiences, is unaware of the game. Finding out sinister circumstances of his ex-wife's death, Camile wonders: What are the chances two women connected to him would attempt suicide? Did he really just 'find' her after she tried to commit suicide or did he orchestrate everything? Living with a man whom she suspects has murdered neighbors and possibly his first wife and son, how can she and her child get free when she doesn't even remember who she is?Who will survive her escape? Who will keep hunting her down until she's dead? Even when she thinks it's safe, it isn't. It really isn't. This has been a long game and she's out of time...This novel focuses on the legacy of abuse. What learned behaviors from extreme abuse and mental illness can set individuals up to be controlled and manipulated to unimaginable levels. The book highlights connections between sexual abuse, sadism, extreme pornography and domestic violence. This fictional story posits the question: What if you lost everything and someone controlled your entire existence, how would you survive? People will often say things like; "If she knew she was in danger, why didn't she just leave right then and there?" We might scream at TV characters in exasperation for staying, yelling out; "take the damn child and run!" But should our own lives be televised, we may come to understand, staying and leaving are not simple doors a person walks through. They are life-altering decisions, ones not lightly made when the person in question has no memory, no money, nobody to turn to and no understanding of what they are ultimately capable of ... But in those cases? Those desperate times where we run with the clothes on our backs and our children in our arms, there is without exception, a sane reason we choose to leave, and such instinct should never be second-guessed ... The only option was for him to think she wasn't going anywhere because she no longer existed ... Camile had escaped by being more than a victim, more than a survivor. She had to be an avenger.
Nemesis
This, the fifth in the Jim Johnson adventure novels, finds Jim recovering from wounds inflicted by his nemesis, Najma. Searching deep within himself, Jim attempts to find solace after personal tragedy. It's Christmas at Wolf Canyon Ranch, but Jim doesn't plan to stay at the beloved home he has designed and built. Instead, he plans to embark on a quest for retribution against his arch-rival. Wounded and wild, Najma continues to elude her pursuers. A cruel and cunning psychopath, she only cares about the final face-off with Jim. An inhuman killer, she remains unconcerned with all the lives she destroys along her savage path. Is Najma a deluded dreamer in love with a fantasy? Or is she simply trying to even the score for her treatment as a child? Is she enamoured of Jim, of dominion, or of death? In what could prove to be his last mission, Jim leads a massive search for the devil lady - La serpiente. In this fast-paced thriller, which among the two arch enemies will prevail?
Stolen
Don't miss this gripping, twisty psychological thriller, perfect for fans of K.L. Slater, J D Kirk and Freida McFadden He's been in my house. He's taken my children. What am I to do? Vicki has done everything to protect her children. Their father was out of control every day, his life embroiled in lies, drugs, chaos. So she cut him off, for good. But when she comes home to a distraught babysitter, panic hits. The kids are gone. And Lee says he s not bringing them back. Vicki can see how he persuaded the babysitter Jess is young. Na ve. Easy to manipulate. The perfect pawn in his twisted plan. But then Jess disappears too. Is this just a father trying to take back what s his? Or has something much darker wormed its way into her perfect family? From the bestselling author of Missing comes an unputdownable story of a mother's strength, a family's secrets and the neverending question of: just who can you trust?! Praise for Ruby Speechley: Secrets, lies and betrayal, this book has the lot! It kept me up way later than I intended racing through to the end and what an ending it was! Rona Halsall 'immensely readable and hugely entertaining - so compelling that I read it in a matter of hours' Fiona Mitchell 'A very tense situational thriller that had me guessing right up to the end. I loved it!' Dawn Goodwin 'A page-turning thriller with a shocking and original conclusion. Mesmerising.' Catherine Cooper 'A great take on the missing child narrative and a total page turner - I simply HAD to know what had happened.' S E Lynes 'A twisty page-turner of a novel that kept me guessing until the very end!' Mandy Byatt 'A brilliant read. Such an anxiety-inducing, suspenseful domestic thriller!' Alice Hunter 'A compelling and original page-turner!' Roz Watkins 'A talent to watch' Sam Blake '...any parents' worst nightmare, a twisty domestic thriller with an ending that will take your breath away' S. A. Harris A fantastic, fast-paced novel with at its heart the strained relationship between a loving mother and her wayward teenage son. Unpredictable and unputdownable. Diane Jeffrey
Stolen
Don't miss this gripping, twisty psychological thriller, perfect for fans of K.L. Slater, J D Kirk and Freida McFadden He's been in my house. He's taken my children. What am I to do? Vicki has done everything to protect her children. Their father was out of control every day, his life embroiled in lies, drugs, chaos. So she cut him off, for good. But when she comes home to a distraught babysitter, panic hits. The kids are gone. And Lee says he s not bringing them back. Vicki can see how he persuaded the babysitter Jess is young. Na ve. Easy to manipulate. The perfect pawn in his twisted plan. But then Jess disappears too. Is this just a father trying to take back what s his? Or has something much darker wormed its way into her perfect family? From the bestselling author of Missing comes an unputdownable story of a mother's strength, a family's secrets and the neverending question of: just who can you trust?! Praise for Ruby Speechley: Secrets, lies and betrayal, this book has the lot! It kept me up way later than I intended racing through to the end and what an ending it was! Rona Halsall 'immensely readable and hugely entertaining - so compelling that I read it in a matter of hours' Fiona Mitchell 'A very tense situational thriller that had me guessing right up to the end. I loved it!' Dawn Goodwin 'A page-turning thriller with a shocking and original conclusion. Mesmerising.' Catherine Cooper 'A great take on the missing child narrative and a total page turner - I simply HAD to know what had happened.' S E Lynes 'A twisty page-turner of a novel that kept me guessing until the very end!' Mandy Byatt 'A brilliant read. Such an anxiety-inducing, suspenseful domestic thriller!' Alice Hunter 'A compelling and original page-turner!' Roz Watkins 'A talent to watch' Sam Blake '...any parents' worst nightmare, a twisty domestic thriller with an ending that will take your breath away' S. A. Harris A fantastic, fast-paced novel with at its heart the strained relationship between a loving mother and her wayward teenage son. Unpredictable and unputdownable. Diane Jeffrey
The Confession
A BRAND NEW pulse-pounding psychological thriller from M. A. Hunter If you like Claire Douglas and Lisa Jewell then you will LOVE this! How far would you go to keep your secrets buried? Everyone has secrets they would prefer to keep buried, but that s what makes me so good at what I do. I ve always been able to sense when people are lying, be it through their body language or the way they speak. As a criminologist, I ve made it my life s mission to help those who ve suffered miscarriages of justice appeal their wrongful convictions. Thirty years ago, my 13-year-old sister was murdered and it felt like a part of me died with her. I wasn t there when she needed me most, and I will never forgive myself. That s what motivates me to help those who can t help themselves. But now someone is messing with me. They re threatening to expose me if I don t confess to my greatest secret. They want to ruin my reputation, but they don t realise I won t give up without a fight... or how far I will go to keep the truth hidden. What readers are saying about M. A. Hunter's titles... 'This book is truly a masterpiece! A psychological thriller that had me gripped from the beginning and was relentless with twists and turns. Reader Review 'Kept me guessing right through.' Reader Review 'Gripping locked room style thriller!!' Reader Review 'The story is intense and haunting. It had me questioning everyone and everything.' Reader Review 'The twists were all brilliant, but the final one was truly jaw-dropping.' Reader Review 'Woah!! This author has yet again written an absolutely brilliant psychological thriller!' Reader Review Praise for M. A. Hunter: 'Deliciously dark and twisty!' Michelle Dunne 'This one haunted me after I finished' Valerie Keogh 'Hunter does a fantastic job of ramping up the tension. My heart was in my mouth as I raced to the conclusion' Keri Beevis 'Brilliantly plotted and written with characters so lifelike they practically jump off the page' J. A. Baker 'I read this book in a single sitting. It s a fantastic story with the most amazing characters, who I can guarantee will stay with you for a very long time!' Lynda Stacey 'Clever and compelling! I loved everything about this one: the concept, the setting, the structure...' Lesley Kara 'Fresh, pacey, and exciting! You ll be racing to the finish at breakneck speed!' L C North 'I sprinted to finish this heart pounding tale of deception, a real nail biter!' Gemma Rogers 'A fast-paced psychological thriller that will keep you up all night!' Diana Wilkinson 'Clever and original. An exceptional, dark and tense read, with breath-taking twists. Highly recommended!' D. E. White 'This is one of the best psychological thrillers I've ever read!!' Reader Review 'A unique, fast-paced psychological thriller that will keep you up all night and you won t forget in a hurry.' Reader Review 'What an excellent unique plot. This is a class above your usual psychological thriller.' Reader Review 'I was completely engrossed as the story unfolded, but at the end, OMG a couple of twists that hit and I was like a punch-drunk boxer wondering which way was up.' Reader Review 'full of twists and turns throughout and was a brilliant read. This was a book that just hooked me from the beginning till the end and I loved it.' Reader Review 'It's full on twisty, suspenseful and the ending, just wait till you read that!' Reader Review
The Sister
Don't miss this pulse-pounding psychological thriller from NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER Valerie Keogh, author of The Wives and The Nurse. Perfect for fans of Frieda McFadden and Lisa Jewell! You d trust your sister with your life wouldn t you? Twin sisters Ellie and Tia were torn apart the day their parents died. Ellie was given the picture-perfect life marriage, a home, security. Tia was cast aside, growing up in the shadows, unwanted, unloved, and never quite belonging. Now, after years apart, fate brings them together again. Ellie is desperate to believe this is a chance to rebuild their bond. To finally have the sister she always longed for. But Tia hasn t come back to play happy families. She knows the secret Ellie is hiding a secret that could shatter her perfect marriage and destroy everything she s built. Because Tia has been waiting her whole life for this moment. And she isn t going to let Ellie escape the past or the truth. Another brilliant psych thriller from number one, million copy bestselling author Valerie Keogh. Perfect for fans of Frieda McFadden, J.A.Baker and Keri Beevis. Please note - this book was previously published as The Secrets Betwen Us Praise for Valerie Keogh: Keogh is the queen of compelling narratives and twisty plots Jenny O'Brien 'A wonderful book, I can t rate this one highly enough. If only there were ten stars, it s that good. Valerie Keogh is a master story-teller, and this is a masterful performance.' Anita Waller 'Keogh is no. 1 for a reason, and this is another perfect slice of domestic noir. A definite 5 stars.' Keri Beevis 'I was blown away with this book!' Reader Review 'I didn't see the twist coming at all!' Reader Review 'A rollercoaster of a story!' Reader Review
The Confession
A BRAND NEW pulse-pounding psychological thriller from M. A. Hunter If you like Claire Douglas and Lisa Jewell then you will LOVE this! How far would you go to keep your secrets buried? Everyone has secrets they would prefer to keep buried, but that s what makes me so good at what I do. I ve always been able to sense when people are lying, be it through their body language or the way they speak. As a criminologist, I ve made it my life s mission to help those who ve suffered miscarriages of justice appeal their wrongful convictions. Thirty years ago, my 13-year-old sister was murdered and it felt like a part of me died with her. I wasn t there when she needed me most, and I will never forgive myself. That s what motivates me to help those who can t help themselves. But now someone is messing with me. They re threatening to expose me if I don t confess to my greatest secret. They want to ruin my reputation, but they don t realise I won t give up without a fight... or how far I will go to keep the truth hidden. What readers are saying about M. A. Hunter's titles... 'This book is truly a masterpiece! A psychological thriller that had me gripped from the beginning and was relentless with twists and turns. Reader Review 'Kept me guessing right through.' Reader Review 'Gripping locked room style thriller!!' Reader Review 'The story is intense and haunting. It had me questioning everyone and everything.' Reader Review 'The twists were all brilliant, but the final one was truly jaw-dropping.' Reader Review 'Woah!! This author has yet again written an absolutely brilliant psychological thriller!' Reader Review Praise for M. A. Hunter: 'Deliciously dark and twisty!' Michelle Dunne 'This one haunted me after I finished' Valerie Keogh 'Hunter does a fantastic job of ramping up the tension. My heart was in my mouth as I raced to the conclusion' Keri Beevis 'Brilliantly plotted and written with characters so lifelike they practically jump off the page' J. A. Baker 'I read this book in a single sitting. It s a fantastic story with the most amazing characters, who I can guarantee will stay with you for a very long time!' Lynda Stacey 'Clever and compelling! I loved everything about this one: the concept, the setting, the structure...' Lesley Kara 'Fresh, pacey, and exciting! You ll be racing to the finish at breakneck speed!' L C North 'I sprinted to finish this heart pounding tale of deception, a real nail biter!' Gemma Rogers 'A fast-paced psychological thriller that will keep you up all night!' Diana Wilkinson 'Clever and original. An exceptional, dark and tense read, with breath-taking twists. Highly recommended!' D. E. White 'This is one of the best psychological thrillers I've ever read!!' Reader Review 'A unique, fast-paced psychological thriller that will keep you up all night and you won t forget in a hurry.' Reader Review 'What an excellent unique plot. This is a class above your usual psychological thriller.' Reader Review 'I was completely engrossed as the story unfolded, but at the end, OMG a couple of twists that hit and I was like a punch-drunk boxer wondering which way was up.' Reader Review 'full of twists and turns throughout and was a brilliant read. This was a book that just hooked me from the beginning till the end and I loved it.' Reader Review 'It's full on twisty, suspenseful and the ending, just wait till you read that!' Reader Review
The Sister
Don't miss this pulse-pounding psychological thriller from NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER Valerie Keogh, author of The Wives and The Nurse. Perfect for fans of Frieda McFadden and Lisa Jewell! You d trust your sister with your life wouldn t you? Twin sisters Ellie and Tia were torn apart the day their parents died. Ellie was given the picture-perfect life marriage, a home, security. Tia was cast aside, growing up in the shadows, unwanted, unloved, and never quite belonging. Now, after years apart, fate brings them together again. Ellie is desperate to believe this is a chance to rebuild their bond. To finally have the sister she always longed for. But Tia hasn t come back to play happy families. She knows the secret Ellie is hiding a secret that could shatter her perfect marriage and destroy everything she s built. Because Tia has been waiting her whole life for this moment. And she isn t going to let Ellie escape the past or the truth. Another brilliant psych thriller from number one, million copy bestselling author Valerie Keogh. Perfect for fans of Frieda McFadden, J.A.Baker and Keri Beevis. Please note - this book was previously published as The Secrets Betwen Us Praise for Valerie Keogh: Keogh is the queen of compelling narratives and twisty plots Jenny O'Brien 'A wonderful book, I can t rate this one highly enough. If only there were ten stars, it s that good. Valerie Keogh is a master story-teller, and this is a masterful performance.' Anita Waller 'Keogh is no. 1 for a reason, and this is another perfect slice of domestic noir. A definite 5 stars.' Keri Beevis 'I was blown away with this book!' Reader Review 'I didn't see the twist coming at all!' Reader Review 'A rollercoaster of a story!' Reader Review
The Confession
A BRAND NEW pulse-pounding psychological thriller from M. A. Hunter If you like Claire Douglas and Lisa Jewell then you will LOVE this! How far would you go to keep your secrets buried? Everyone has secrets they would prefer to keep buried, but that s what makes me so good at what I do. I ve always been able to sense when people are lying, be it through their body language or the way they speak. As a criminologist, I ve made it my life s mission to help those who ve suffered miscarriages of justice appeal their wrongful convictions. Thirty years ago, my 13-year-old sister was murdered and it felt like a part of me died with her. I wasn t there when she needed me most, and I will never forgive myself. That s what motivates me to help those who can t help themselves. But now someone is messing with me. They re threatening to expose me if I don t confess to my greatest secret. They want to ruin my reputation, but they don t realise I won t give up without a fight... or how far I will go to keep the truth hidden. What readers are saying about M. A. Hunter's titles... 'This book is truly a masterpiece! A psychological thriller that had me gripped from the beginning and was relentless with twists and turns. Reader Review 'Kept me guessing right through.' Reader Review 'Gripping locked room style thriller!!' Reader Review 'The story is intense and haunting. It had me questioning everyone and everything.' Reader Review 'The twists were all brilliant, but the final one was truly jaw-dropping.' Reader Review 'Woah!! This author has yet again written an absolutely brilliant psychological thriller!' Reader Review Praise for M. A. Hunter: 'Deliciously dark and twisty!' Michelle Dunne 'This one haunted me after I finished' Valerie Keogh 'Hunter does a fantastic job of ramping up the tension. My heart was in my mouth as I raced to the conclusion' Keri Beevis 'Brilliantly plotted and written with characters so lifelike they practically jump off the page' J. A. Baker 'I read this book in a single sitting. It s a fantastic story with the most amazing characters, who I can guarantee will stay with you for a very long time!' Lynda Stacey 'Clever and compelling! I loved everything about this one: the concept, the setting, the structure...' Lesley Kara 'Fresh, pacey, and exciting! You ll be racing to the finish at breakneck speed!' L C North 'I sprinted to finish this heart pounding tale of deception, a real nail biter!' Gemma Rogers 'A fast-paced psychological thriller that will keep you up all night!' Diana Wilkinson 'Clever and original. An exceptional, dark and tense read, with breath-taking twists. Highly recommended!' D. E. White 'This is one of the best psychological thrillers I've ever read!!' Reader Review 'A unique, fast-paced psychological thriller that will keep you up all night and you won t forget in a hurry.' Reader Review 'What an excellent unique plot. This is a class above your usual psychological thriller.' Reader Review 'I was completely engrossed as the story unfolded, but at the end, OMG a couple of twists that hit and I was like a punch-drunk boxer wondering which way was up.' Reader Review 'full of twists and turns throughout and was a brilliant read. This was a book that just hooked me from the beginning till the end and I loved it.' Reader Review 'It's full on twisty, suspenseful and the ending, just wait till you read that!' Reader Review
