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New York Times bestselling author Michael Robotham brings us face-to-face with a manipulative psychopath who has destroyed countless lives and is about to claim one final victim.Marnie Logan often feels like she's being watched: a warm breath on the back of her neck, or a shadow in the corner of her eye that vanishes when she turns her head.She has reason to be frightened. Her husband Daniel has inexplicably vanished, and the police have no leads in the case. Without proof of death or evidence of foul play, she can't access his bank accounts or his life insurance. Depressed and increasingly desperate, she seeks the help of clinical psychologist Joe O'Loughlin.O'Loughlin is concerned by Marnie's reluctance to talk about the past and anxious to uncover what Marnie is withholding that could help with her treatment. The breakthrough in Marnie's therapy and Daniel's disappearance arrives when Marnie shares with O'Loughlin her discovery of the Big Red Book, a collage of pictures, interviews, and anecdotes from Marnie's friends and relatives that Daniel had been compiling as part of a surprise birthday gift.Daniel's explorations into Marnie's past led him to a shocking revelation on the eve of his disappearance: Anyone who has ever gotten close to Marnie has paid an exacting price. A cold-blooded killer is eliminating the people in Marnie's life, and now that O'Laughlin is a part of it, he is next in line.

An extraordinarily beautiful Amish woman, a dangerous femme fatale, is the central figure in a story that reveals a dark side of Painters Mill and its seemingly perfect Amish worldA rainy night, an Amish father returning home with his three children, a speeding car hurtling toward them out of nowhere.What at first seems like a tragic, but routine car accident suddenly takes on a more sinister cast as evidence emerges that nothing about the crash is accidental. But who would want to kill an Amish deacon and two of his children? He leaves behind a grieving widow and a young boy who clings to life in the intensive care wing of a hospital, unable to communicate. He may be the only one who knows what happened that night. Desperate to find out who killed her best friend's husband and why, Kate begins to suspect she is not looking for a reckless drunk, but instead is on the trail of a cold blooded killer amid the residents of Painter's Mill. It is a search that takes her on a chilling journey into the darkest reaches of the human heart and makes her question everything she has ever believed about the Amish culture into which she was born.

Recommended for summer reading by TIME magazineLOUISE PENNY says Nicci French's books are "fabulous."JOSEPH FINDER says they're "in the rich vein of Kate Atkinson."And TAMI HOAG calls them "truly unique."Enter the world of NICCI FRENCH with Dark Saturday, an electrifying, sophisticated psychological thriller about past crimes and present dangers, featuring an unforgettable protagonist...A decade ago, 18-year-old Hannah Docherty was arrested for the shocking murder of her family. It was an open-and-shut case, and Hannah has been incarcerated in a secure psychiatric hospital ever since.When psychotherapist Frieda Klein is asked to meet Hannah and give her assessment, she reluctantly agrees. But what she finds horrifies her. Hannah has become a tragic figure, old before her time. And Frieda is haunted by the idea that Hannah might be as much of a victim as her family — that she might, in fact, be innocent.As Hannah's case takes hold of her, Frieda begins to realize that she's up against someone who will go to any lengths to keep the truth from surfacing — even kill again.Utterly compelling and enthralling, Dark Saturday speeds readers down a twisting trail of secrets, suspense, and murder.

“Then She Vanishes lifts the stone on a cold case disappearance and asks chilling questions about friendship, loyalty, love, and obsession.”—New York Times bestselling author Gilly Macmillan A twisty, compulsive thriller full of jolting shocks and startling secrets involving two sisters, a disappearance, a double murder, and a reporter determined to find the truth from the bestselling author of Local Girl Missing, Last Seen Alive, and Do Not Disturb. Everything changed the night she disappeared . . . On a summer's night in 1994, sixteen-year-old Flora Powell vanished from her sleepy seaside town without a trace. Their hearts shattered, Flora’s mother, her sister Heather, and Heather’s best friend Jess had to somehow carry on not knowing what happened. Twenty-five years later, tragedy strikes again when Heather walks into a stranger's house and allegedly kills two people in cold blood. Why would this loving wife and doting new mother commit such a heinous crime? Jess, now a reporter, returns to the hometown she left behind to cover the case and dig for answers. But this isn’t like any other story. Jess was like a sister to the Powell girls, until the summer that tore them all apart. What happened to the girl she used to know?  The question haunts Jess and propels her to find the key that may unlock the mysteries involving both sisters. But the search may reveal more . . . a darker side to this idyllic place she thought she knew.

Cissy Cahill's world is unravelling fast. One by one, her family are dying. Cissy's right to be afraid - but not for the reasons she thinks. The truth is much more terrifying. Hidden in the shadows of the Cahill family's twisted past is a shocking secret - a secret that will only be satisfied by blood.

Number-one New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen delivers a thriller that will chill you to the core: Eve Duncan’s adopted daughter Jane has been targeted by a mysterious cult who has decided that she has only eight days to live Eve Duncan and her adopted daughter, Jane Macguire, are pitted against the members of a secretive cult who have targeted Jane and have decided that she will be their ultimate sacrifice. In eight days they will come for her. In eight days, what Jane fears the most will become a reality. In eight days, she will die. It all begins with a painting that Jane, an artist, displays in her Parisian gallery. The painting is called “Guilt” and Jane has no idea how or why she painted the portrait of the chilling face. But the members of a cult that dates back to the time of Christ believe that Jane’s blasphemy means she must die. But first, she will lead them to an ancient treasure whose value is beyond price. This elusive treasure, and Jane’s death, are all that they need for their power to come to ultimate fruition. With Eve’s help, can Jane escape before the clock stops ticking?

*The No.1 Irish bestseller* Winner of Crime Book of the Year at the Irish Book Awards A Times Crime Book of the Year The gripping new detective thriller from the Top Ten Sunday Times bestselling author Every mother's worst nightmare ... When nine-year-old Rosalie Marshall vanished from her bed one summer night, her disappearance tore her family apart. Now, sixteen years later, her mother Helena is found dead, her husband by her side. It looks like a straightforward murder-suicide but DS Maeve Kerrigan and DI Josh Derwent soon discover nothing about this case is straightforward. The Marshalls have been keeping secrets. And someone is prepared to kill to hide the truth. Until Maeve finds out what happened to Rosalie, no one will be safe ... You don't want to miss the book that everyone is talking about! 'With every breath in my body, I'm BEGGING you to read Jane Casey's books!' Marian Keyes 'The ultimate just-one-more-chapter read' Abigail Dean 'Simply one of the best writers of detective fiction today' Liz Nugent 'A cliffhanger that will make you clutch your pearls' The Times 'A twisting, seductive, sensational thriller' Chris Whitaker 'The twist in the end was as surprising as it was satisfying' Stig Abell 'As tense as piano wire, intricately plotted' Neil Lancaster 'The undisputed queen of simmering tension' Sarah Hilary 'One of the very best authors writing today' Andrea Mara 'Smart, gripping and stylish' Catherine Ryan Howard 'Funny, sexy, and a character and a case that will break your heart' Jo Callaghan 'This book hit the ground running and didn't let up' Sam Holland 'Blew my mind. One of my books of the year' Jo Spain 'A slow-burn sizzle that would put romance writers to shame' Claire McGowan 'Add a frisson of romance and you have a devilishly potent mixture' Daily Mail 'Another gripping case' Heat 'This is Casey at her insightful best' Financial Times 'Reading a Jane Casey case is such a pleasure' Irish Independent 'A gripping and absorbing read' Irish Examiner 'A pleasingly twisty and taut thriller' Red Magazine 'The Kerrigan series remains among the most satisfying reading experiences anywhere in crime fiction' Irish Times 'A masterclass in plot, suspense and tension' Woman's Weekly A Stranger in the Family was the No.1 Irish bestselling book w/c 18/3/24

'An explosive read... Characters, dialogue and plot were superb.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars As the Hughes family celebrate bonfire night, a terrible accident leaves the garden shed in flames - and father and grandfather Thomas trapped inside. Tragic though it is, Thomas's death passes without suspicion - until a local journalist makes accusations of a police cover-up in the press. WPC Trudy Loveday is sent to investigate, and asks coroner Clement Ryder to help. But the more questions the two ask the less clear the case seems. There's no evidence of foul play, and yet the dead man's family are obviously hiding something. Then there are Thomas's dubious business practices - was someone out for revenge? All Trudy and Clement know for sure is that everyone is lying - and that they must find the truth... Perfect for fans of Betty Rowlands, Richard Osman and Agatha Christie, you won't be able to put this down until you've cracked the case! 'The pairing of Ryder and Loveday is a stroke of genius.' Clare Chase, author of the Eve Mallow and Tara Thorpe mysteries Readers LOVE Faith Martin! 'Absolutely perfect! This is the book I have been craving since I last read the Thursday Murder Club series!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Very entertaining... Full of red herrings, plot twists and turns. I thought I knew who was the killer but I was wrong.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Have become an addict of Faith Martin - love her novels.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This author's books are soothing to the soul. Her characters are likable, and the plots always keep me guessing. Excellent fun.'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I loved this... The best one to date... Reminiscent of Agatha Christie's gentle style and incisive detection... I look forward to more in this series!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Fresh and different... Will get you hooked!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Yet again Faith Martin delivers... A proper whodunit mystery... A very good book... I'm looking forward to the next.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Fabulous mystery... Highly recommended, the perfect way to spend an afternoon on the sofa.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Another great Trudy Loveday novel... Love the twist... Great addition to the series.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Marvellous... I cannot wait for more in this fabulous series.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Ryder and Loveday Series Book 1: A FATAL OBSESSION Book 2: A FATAL MISTAKE Book 3: A FATAL FLAW Book 4: A FATAL SECRET Book 5: A FATAL TRUTH Book 6: A FATAL AFFAIR Book 7: A FATAL NIGHT Book 8: A FATAL END

‘Gritty, compelling and laced with menace’Mel Sherratt ‘If you like Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers you will LOVE [Caz Finlay]’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review The unmissable Liverpool gangland crime drama OLD GAME When several young prostitutes are found murdered in Liverpool, DI Leigh Moss knows there is only one person she can turn to for help with the case. Gangland queen, Grace Carter, knows the streets of Liverpool better than anyone and can ask questions Leigh can’t...but will Grace help? NEW RULES Grace doesn’t trust easily, but when she discovers that her family might be linked with the gruesome murders, she decides to give Leigh a chance. But helping Leigh is risky and as Grace is dragged deeper into the murky world of vice, her own life is put in danger. Can these two sworn enemies work together? Or is that a line they will never cross? Readers have been GRIPPED by this brand new drama... ‘Absolutely brilliant . . . edge of my seat’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Well-written . . . intricately woven with drama, suspense, intrigue, twists and turns’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Love reading something set in my home city with such strong characters’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fast paced and I couldn’t put it down. I read it in one sitting’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘If you like Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers you will LOVE this author’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I am kicking myself why I haven’t read a Caz Finlay book before . . . brilliant’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A cracker of a book’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ PRAISE FOR CAZ FINLAY ‘Gritty and hard-hitting’ Casey Kelleher ‘Compelling . . . heart-stopping’ Kerry Barnes ‘Expertly plotted, totally gripping’ Mel Sherratt

***Don’t miss SOMEONE IN THE WATER, Sarah Clarke’s gripping new summer thriller, available now*** ‘Tense, suspenseful and an amazing ending. One of the best books I have read this year.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ SOME TRUTHS CAN’T BE TOLD. I had the perfect life – a nice house, a loving husband, a beautiful little boy. But in one devastating night, they were all ripped from me. It's been fourteen years, and I’m finally ready to face the past. I’m taking my son back. He just can’t know who I am...or why we were torn apart. A nail-biting thriller packed with twists and turns, perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell and Shalini Boland. Readers LOVE A Mother Never Lies! ‘[Sarah Clarke] really knocked it out of the park! I was on the edge of my seat the whole time... you will not be able to put this down!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Had me from page one. Riveting and suspenseful... Highly recommend this one.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A truly excellent story... full of suspense... Devoured this within a matter of hours!!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow... couldn’t put it down! [A] really good story with great characters and one I won’t have a problem recommending!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Excellent... it had me gripped from start to finish.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Loved this book... will be looking out for more from Sarah Clarke.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A highly enjoyable read.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Brilliantly tense, with an unexpectedly dark heart – a totally compelling read.’ Sophie Hannah, Sunday Times bestselling author ‘Tense and heartbreaking... I raced through this.’ Catherine Cooper, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chalet ‘Distinctive and original – Sarah Clarke brings a new and exciting voice to the thriller genre.’ Sophie Flynn, author of All My Lies ‘A read-in-one-sitting kind of book... A confident and bold debut.’ Louise Mumford, bestselling author of Sleepless ‘Impossible to put down... a smart new voice in the thriller genre – and definitely one to watch.’ Katie Lowe, author of The Furies