When small-town doctor Sylvia Greene makes a wish at the Tarrin's Bay Wishing Festival, she doesn't expect it to come true. But a week later, her wish arrives in town - the daughter she secretly gave up for adoption as a teenager... Grieving the loss of her adoptive mother, eighteen-year-old Grace brings secrets of her own and Sylvia's life is thrown into disarray. Then, when Sylvia's love life comes to a grinding halt, matters are complicated further by the arrival of an interesting new medical colleague, Mark, whose treatments conflict with hers. Mark is looking for a fresh start after losing his wife but is having trouble letting go. Can three people who have all suffered hurt and loss finally find a way to move on? They say be careful what you wish for, but, for Sylvia, the unexpected consequences may be just what the doctor ordered...
A mysterious disappearance escalates into a murder case, in this riveting new thriller by the author of The Accident. Not long after receiving a devastating medical diagnosis, Amy Cooper is at the police station-reporting the disappearance of her husband, Callum. A few miles away, a mother and her children are outdoors enjoying a day in the snow when they discover a dead man in a ditch nearby. The mother calls the police, whose initial investigation indicates the body belongs to the missing husband, killed in a hit-and-run. But the autopsy results reveal to DI Samantha Freeman and DS Jenny Newcombe that the man didn't die in a car accident. And a murder investigation is initiated. Now they must work their way through a web of secrets and lies to learn what really happened-and to whom . .
Why do we hold on to things we don't need? "A beautifully assured debut that is part love story, part psychological slow-burner" (Emma Jane Unsworth, international bestselling author of Animals). Miriam is twenty-nine; temping, living with a flatmate who is no longer a friend, and still trying to find her place in life. To move forward, she decides to dispose of the many possessions that anchor her in the past. When Erik, an artist and photographer in his mid-forties, hires Miriam to help clear out his book-filled, paper-packed home, she begins to feel drawn to him, despite his obsessive hoarding and the fact that he's still haunted by his previous marriage. But can there be a happy ending for the troubled pair? This powerful, moving novel explores the unlikely relationship between two very different people-and explores deep questions about fear, freedom, and attachment. "Weaves its way through the cracks of our everyday perceptions to skilfully explore complex issues around illness, grief and longing. . . . Combining exquisite descriptions with scalpel-sharp human insights, this is a book to languish in, and emerge from deeply moved. It marks the arrival of an elegant and thrilling new voice in literary fiction." -Emma Jane Unsworth "A simply riveting and unfailingly entertaining read." -Midwest Book Review "A strong debut novel." -The Manchester Review
A lawyer gets uncomfortably close to a former client, crossing a dangerous line, in this edgy debut thriller.Daniel, a criminal barrister, is working all hours on a sensational trial at the Old Bailey, defending a client he believes is wrongfully accused of a grisly murder. Determined to keep Rod out of prison, he begins to neglect his wife-and soon afterwards suspects she's having an affair.After Daniel triumphs in court, the bond he's formed with his newly acquitted client grows even stronger. Then Rod offers Daniel a favour that he really shouldn't accept . . .When things take a catastrophic turn, Daniel realises his conduct has veered from unprofessional to indefensible-and that he's trapped in a nightmare of his own making. .
Where do the disappeared go? This novel "skillfully rips away the veneer of our civilized world and exposes a dark and secret one that lurks below our cities" (Julia North, author of Hear Me) Freelance reporter Allen Kimbo wonders about the girls and women who vanish, seldom to resurface. He believes there's a network of men who guard those who are taken-and keep the silence that surrounds and enables such deeds. Now, despite his girlfriend Emily's pleas to stay away, an email has lured Allen to Eastern Europe, to a meeting of the Takers and Keepers. In Belgrade, more is revealed than he had ever thought possible. But back home, Emily is missing . . . Will Allen find the answers he is looking for, or will he discover that some questions should never be asked?
An "intelligently written and thought-provoking" novel of two women, an abandoned baby, a long-ago trauma, and a confrontation with truth (Cambridge Journal).When they were nineteen, taking a summer journey along the British coast, Olivia and Eve found a newborn baby in a phone box.The trip had been filled with adventures, arguments, and friendship. But that day marked the end of it all. The baby could have drawn them together, but instead, the trauma of its story pushed them dramatically apart. A few days later, Olivia and Eve went their separate ways and never spoke to each other again.Twenty-five years later, their lives have gone in very different directions. But when a mutual friend writes to tell Olivia she's getting married, Olivia knows the moment is coming when she and Eve will have to see each other again-and face the truth of what happened that summer, and what it has done to them . . ."Witty and empathetic." -Country Life
Is all that stuff in romance novels real? Two longtime friends are about to find out, in this spicy new novel by the author of The Two-Week Promise . . . Tabatha, a romance writer, is back on Long Island and back together with her longtime best friend, Levi, a bookstore manager. His sister is getting married, giving the pair a chance to hang out in person after years of messages and video chats. In discussing Tabatha's literary career, Levi expresses skepticism about the tropes she and her fellow novelists employ. It all seems silly to him-until they try settling the argument by experimenting with some of those fictional scenarios in real life. And the classic romance trope of "friends-to-lovers" is soon put to the test . .
"Coronation hears of the murders before she even reaches the slave port of Bristol-six boys found with their throats slit. Horrified, she questions the locals' readiness to blame the deaths on Red John, a traveling-man few have actually seen. Corrie yearns to know more about the mystery. But first she has to outsmart the bawds, thieves, and rakes who prey on young girls like her, fresh from the countryside and desperate for work. And when the killer strikes shockingly close, Corrie will have to scheme, eavesdrop, and spy on all around her until the shameful truth is out..."--
From the Dagger Award-winning "top notch thriller writer," a new novel of politics, religion, power, and a woman's search for her missing father's secrets (Simon Kernick, bestselling author of Relentless). A man lies bleeding on the roadside. Hidden in his clothing is a message to Sidney from her father-who has been missing for fourteen years . . . Practical and level-headed Sid doesn't believe in miracles. So she sets out on a search for her father that leads to his old friends from university-or at least, the two of them who are still around. One is the head of a religious cult. The other is an ambitious politician. And both have secrets they want to stay buried-secrets Sid will have to uncover before a killer strikes again . . . Praise for CJ Carver "A page-turning must read." -Booklist "Solid gold." -Lee Child, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of the Jack Reacher series "Exceptional." -Publishers Weekly (starred review)
From the author of Seaview House: What happens when bullying becomes lethal? Every workplace has its dark corners, places where the power-hungry lurk, where resentment and grudges fester. Former deputy head teacher Cassie Clifton knows this. It's why she's no longer working. And it's why she hasn't left her home for more than two years. Cassie's husband has encouraged her to work with a therapist to recover from the damage she's suffered after workplace bullying and a drunken staff party that took a violent turn. Freddy's counselling and support helps Cassie take her first tentative steps back into the world. But the threat hasn't disappeared-and once she understands the malevolent machinations going on around her, she will have to confront her fears head-on . . .
He survived-but can he ever truly escape? A chilling psychological novel about damage, desperation, and a man trapped by childhood trauma.When Monty was a child, he killed his father. His father had been kidnapping and murdering women for years, and forcing Monty to help. Monty survived-physically. He was adopted by a wonderful, caring family and is now a wealthy and successful man. On the outside.But now, the last of his adoptive family has died. Monty lives alone in his beautiful manor house in rural northern England, and the closest thing he has to a friend is his faithful employee, George.Monty has tried to live a good life, but his father's deeds haunt him. And with each passing day he's finding it more difficult to fight against the blood that runs through his veins . . .
For a young woman in 1960s England, falling in love can be a crime-and could cost her everything . . . In 1963 Manchester, England, a pregnancy is enough to get eighteen-year-old Janine thrown out by her mother-regardless of whether the baby's father is Janine's much-older married boss, who's taken advantage of her. Having spent her lonely childhood immersed in romantic books, Janine gets practical and rents out one half of a stone cottage to wait for childbirth. She isn't alone long though. Laura, a newly divorced with an eight-year-old boy and a difficult past of her own, moves into the other half of the house. The two women become friends, and their relationship grows. But after Janine's daughter is born, a social worker starts hovering, strongly suggesting that Janine allow the Catholic unwed mothers' home to put her child up for adoption. To hold on to the happiness she's found, Janine will have to stay strong against malicious forces-and accept help from some unexpected friends-in this richly emotional novel about finding out who you can truly depend on and who you really are. First place winner, I AM Writing Romance Competition
A novel of a father, a son, and the mayhem a lie can wreak: "Mission is a book that will stay with me. A remarkable debut." -Sarah Haywood, New York Times-bestselling author of The Cactus A five-year-old boy and his father are separated by an unforgivable lie. Twenty years later, they meet, and the father, dying, tells of the con men who cheated him of all he had-and the small Northwestern town called Mission that spurned him. Now it is time for revenge. What follows is a twisting story of guile and brutality, mud and gold, as the father's enemies are played by a young man with the crooked snout and the pocketful of hatpins . . . "A powerful narrative which charts one man's attempt to overcome adversity and reclaim his family's land." -Tamar Hodes, author of The Water and the Wine "Paul Forrester-O'Neill reveals himself to be an ambitious prose stylist." -Nicholas Royle, author of The Director's Cut
Four young people fight to survive the streets, in this gritty novella about those left behind: "Compulsive reading." -Mick Finlay, author of the Arrowood mysteriesIndustry is in decline. The streets are in decay. Many have gone-while those who remain seek escape in drugs.Alex consumes heroin to forget his abusive father. Jim hides from guilt about the friend he didn't save. Chelsi's brother killed a local boy, and ostracism pushes her toward a rival gang, prostitution, and loneliness. Danny is a hustler, but needs protection from the drug gang that supplies him.Can any of them endure against the odds in a town that could be anywhere in a world of addiction, crime, isolation, and manipulation?Debut author Paul Linggood raises challenging questions about a society that has become increasingly violent, in this novella of gripping suspense and gut-wrenching realism.
Could a piece of paper in a law firm basement be the key to a serial killer's identity? A tale of trauma and terror by the author of the Adam Black thrillers. Five years ago, Jonathan Stark was working as a lawyer when a massacre took place, leaving most of his coworkers dead and Jonathan in a coma for eight weeks. Now, he's found a job as a legal trainee at a different firm, and a relationship with an attorney named Jenny. He spends much of his time in the basement cataloguing old files-where he comes across the death certificate of a woman. The document triggers a nightmare and eventually, a sudden memory. Soon, Stark begins working closely with DCI McGuigan, who's been hunting an elusive serial killer known as "the Surgeon." But with another clue turning up in the files, a witness with a secret agenda, and a pursuit that leads to a dead body, this case's head-spinning twists reveal the dark truth about a horrifying long-ago trauma . .
A funny, heartwarming new romance about finding love the second time around-with a little help from an unexpected dating coach . . . Lonely widow Pippa opens a notebook written by her late husband and discovers that good-humoured Dan has actually provided lots of advice on how to live without him-and fall in love again. After fifteen years of marriage and three kids, Dan believed he knew Pippa better than anyone. With detailed instructions on everything from what to wear to how she should act on a first date, Dan has all the bases covered. He even has someone in mind for her-and in Pippa's opinion, he couldn't have chosen a less suitable match. Discarding his directions to make a match with Mikey, she embarks on her own hilarious journey of self-discovery on the dating scene, supported by her children and two best friends. But it isn't long before Pippa is struggling to ignore Dan's advice . . .
Residents of a rest home are dying of very unnatural causes, in this new novel in a series of "warm, cozy crime capers" (Jill's Book Cafe). Christmas Eve, 1989. A couple is found slumped in front of their twinkling Christmas tree in an apparent murder-suicide . . . Today. Librarian Pru Pearce is preparing for her wedding to police detective Andy Barnes. But after one of her Women's Institute friends suffers a suspicious accident at Rookery Grange, a home for the elderly and infirm, Pru and the other ladies are on alert. And when one of the residents is asphyxiated with a pillow, no one can rest easy . . . With her wedding taking a disastrous turn and a killer on the loose, the part-time detective makes another vow: to investigate and solve the mystery. Will she unravel generations of murderous secrets and find the culprit?
A woman searches desperately for the truth about the JFK assassination-and about her father's possible role in it . . .Maureen Finn is at a White House ceremony honoring the memory of her father, Sean.Robert Novak is in New York, watching the event on TV-his gaze fixed on Maureen.Soon afterward, Novak approaches Maureen and hands her a photo of her dad in the company of Lee Harvey Oswald. When he tells her that her father was involved in the Kennedy assassination-and asks her to lend her professional skills to his investigation-she's horrified and angry. But when she questions her mother, her suspicions only increase, and after further research she learns that her dad did some work for the CIA.Now she and Novak are being tracked-and as they travel from country to country looking for answers, will shocking truth they uncover ever see the light of day?
Can they put on a happy front for just one more Christmas?Charlotte and Bryan have been separated for six months. With Bryan constantly working, Charlotte struggling with a baby and their son diagnosed with Autism, the fairytale future they imagined never quite came true. And, to complicate matters further, Bryan hasn't got around to telling his parents about the separation...Now, as Christmas approaches, he asks Charlotte to play along and construct a festive façade. But unlike fairy tales, family gatherings never go as planned.Will playing happy families this New Year mark the end of their marriage, or a resolution to begin again?An uplifting new festive novel from the author of The Two-Week Promise.
A married woman's lust for a stranger compels her to risk everything, in this new suspense by the bestselling author of His Other Woman. It's just a small picture in the local paper--Katie can't explain why it sets her heart racing. But hiding the photo of local GP Joe Harvey in her bag sets in motion a chain of events that will dramatically alter her life forever. Driven by a unhealthy desire for a man she hardly knows, the mother of two begins to worm her way into Joe's life, knowing it's reckless but still unable to control herself. As her obsession intensifies, Katie's world becomes increasingly stressful and she's forced to cover her tracks by lying to everyone around her. Katie's dancing with danger, and there will be consequences. And while she can't live without him, Joe barely knows she exists . . . yet. Praise for Sarah Edghill's A Thousand Tiny Disappointments "Thoroughly gripping . . . Sarah Edghill knows how to pinpoint what goes on in families." --Rachel Joyce, author of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry "Accomplished . . . characters you can relate to." --Katie Fforde, author of A Country Escape "Compelling." --Hannah Persaud, author of The Codes of Love
A West German nightclub owner goes behind the Iron Curtain on a desperate mission to save his brother, in this Cold War thriller by the author of Lost Kin. West Germany, 1949. Former actor Max Kaspar suffered greatly in the Second World War. Now he owns a nightclub in Munich--and occasionally lends a hand to the newly formed CIA. Meanwhile, his brother Harry has ventured beyond the Iron Curtain to rescue an American scientist. When Harry is also taken captive, Max resolves to locate his brother at all costs. The last thing he expects is for Harry to go rogue. Max's treacherous quest takes him to Vienna and Prague to Soviet East Germany and Communist Poland. Along the way, dangerous operators from Harry's past join the pursuit: his former lover Katarina, who's working for the Israelis, and former Nazi Hartmut Dietz, now an agent of East German intelligence. But can anyone be trusted? Even the American scientist Stanley Samaras may not be the hero Harry had believed him to be . . . "In this convincing and atmospheric spy tale set on the haunted landscape of postwar Europe, the engaging Max Kaspar leads us into deepening shadows in which the certainties of loyalty and morality grow dimmer at every turn. An intriguing and satisfying read." --Dan Fesperman, author of Winter Work "Steve Anderson brings the past to life . . . As close as you'll get to a historical guide to the vagaries and treacheries and to the hidden byways and ratlines of post-war Europe." --Luke McCallin, author of the Gregor Reinhardt novels "Kept me on the edge of my seat, and the unexpected twists left me guessing until the final pages." --Roccie Hill, author of The Blood of My Mother
You can't always write your own love story . . .In their twenties, Charlotte and Sam anticipated a bright future together. Just out of university, they had big plans. But fast-forward a decade, and things haven't gone as they intended. They've both put on weight, their income is paltry, and their relationship is fizzling out.Unlike Sam, though, Charlotte isn't giving up on what she wants. So she signs up for Zumba classes in anticipation of her best friend's wedding and starts writing again. For inspiration, she attends a book signing for one of her favourite romance authors . . . who, to Charlotte's shock, turns out to be a man. A nice-looking man. A man who asks her out . . .Finally, Charlotte's dreams seem to be coming true. But sometimes dreams can take funny turns-and what you want may not be what you need . . .
The trial for a fifty-year-old murder comes with plenty of danger for one judge, in this explosive legal thriller by the author of The Hanging Judge. Dominic O'Connell is one of Boston's most prominent businessmen. His rise from poverty to power as a successful contractor is the stuff of local legend. But it may all come to an end after he goes to court--a dying hitman has fingered O'Connell for the long-unsolved murder of a police officer. The Hon. David S. Norcross reluctantly agrees to preside at the trial as a favor to a colleague. His generosity, unfortunately, draws him into a nightmare. His wife miraculously survives a deadly bombing at Harvard Yard. Then someone sends the judge photos of his infant son, along with an anonymous warning to get off the case . . . or else. As the trial date approaches, the tension only continues to mount. The FBI believes terrorists are behind the bombing, and one of the suspects is tied to Norcross's past. But what is their motive? Who is after Norcross's family? Is O'Connell guilty? And just how many more people will die before all questions are answered? Drawing on decades of experience as a trial judge, New York Times-bestselling author Michael Ponsor crafts a gripping third Judge Norcross novel. The result is another page-turning mystery brimming with intrigue, fear, and courage, set in the real-life world of a federal court. "The courtroom seen from the judge's bench--a legal thriller both entertaining and morally nuanced, filled with telling insider details." --Joseph Kanon Praise for the Judge Norcross Novels "A story that grips the reader even as it teaches some fine points of criminal procedure." --The Washington Post on The Hanging Judge "There are plenty of surprises to keep readers turning pages. Ponsor gives readers a unique look into the workings of a courtroom. . . . Ponsor's debut would make a great movie." --Kirkus Reviews(starred review) on The Hanging Judge "Ponsor brings his rare combination of experience on the bench and flair for storytelling to a timely topic." --Joseph J. Ellis, National Book Award-winning author of The Quartet on The One-Eyed Judge
A brutal attack in a quiet English village sets one police detective against another, in this thriller by the bestselling author of Remember Me. In the quiet Cotswold village where DS Beth Harper has lived for most of her life, the crime rate is extremely low, and that's how everyone likes it. Then, soon after her new boss, DI Tom Miller, arrives from London, a local schoolteacher is brutally attacked and left for dead in her home. The victim--a friend of Beth's--remembers nothing. Beth finds herself clashing with Tom and worrying that a recent tragedy will affect his judgment as a police officer. But there may be an even bigger question: Is it a burglary gone wrong that's turned the village upside down--or could the violence be connected to something far more deadly?
From the author of Uninvited: Damaged by trauma, a grown woman and a teenage boy form a destructive bond fuelled by rage . . . Penny is a victim of rape. It leaves her emotionally devastated, alone, and consumed by anger. She strives to rid herself of her fury, but it won’t go away. Charlie is a fourteen-year-old boy who watched his much-loved older brother die in a hit-and-run accident on a cold night in their small village. He, too, is filled with denial and rage. These two neighbours develop a strange and unlikely friendship, fed by a shared hatred of the world. As bodies start to appear, a young girl goes missing, and their toxic union grows ever more primitive and feral. Will they ultimately destroy themselves—or each other?
A unique collection of stories from bestselling authors Angela Marsons, Rob Sinclair, Joy Ellis, Louise Beech and many more!Written in the Stars is a festive charity anthology with short stories from a variety of authors, including international bestsellers and award-winning writers. There’s something for everyone, with tales that will make you laugh, make you cry, or make you sleep with the light on. It’s the perfect book to curl up with on a cold winter’s night. All net profits from this anthology are in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity and The Butterfly AVM Charity, who both work tirelessly to offer help to children and their families with life-threatening illnesses. Authors include: A.A. Abbott, Angela Marsons, Beverley Harvey, Caron McKinlay, Diane Saxon, D.S. Butler, Emma Tallon, Eva Jordan, Gina Kirkham, Helen Walters, Jen Faulkner, John Harkin, Joy Ellis, Keri Beevis, Laura Stewart, Louise Beech Marrisse Whittaker, Mike Walters, Natasha Boydell, Patricia Dixon, Rob Sinclair (writing as CJ Stone), Stephen Edger and Valerie Keogh.
A delightful novel about a meddling mother, a marathon of bad dates, and taking a chance on love from the author of The Two-Week Promise. Twenty-four-year-old writer and bookseller Kasey wishes her mother could accept her for who she is and would stop trying to run her life. Kasey has already gone on a string of blind dates—with everyone from an underwear model to a guy whose greatest talent was burping the alphabet. Now she’s on date #31, with a pastor’s son, expecting yet another failure. But Tobias takes her by surprise. She likes his smile. She likes the fact that he orders fruit punch instead of coffee or soda. She likes it when he takes her to church and introduces her to his family. Unlike her mother, they accept her for who she is and welcome her with open arms. As the holidays draw near, Kasey feels like she’s finally found her place in the world. But could one accidental discovery make it all melt away or will she find her happy ever after?
After her son’s tragic death, a former cop discovers his dangerous secret life—and picks up where he left off . . . Former police officer Emma Raven has a heartbreaking task ahead of her: gathering her late son’s possessions from his Cambridge college. His death was deemed a suicide. But once she enters Paul’s room accompanied by his director of studies, Colin Gormley, and finds it’s been ransacked, she’s troubled. When this is followed by attacks against both Emma and Colin, the two flee. But the danger doesn’t stop there. Before long, the grieving mother is entangled in a deadly mystery that puts her right in the line of fire . . .
A gory display in a London park sets the police scrambling, in this new thriller by the author of From Inside the House. When a bloodstained effigy made of body parts is found in a park, DI Daniel Graves must discover what it means and find the person responsible. Symbols at the crime scene suggest the occult. Who is behind this horrific scene and what’s his purpose? As Graves and his partner, DI Charlie Palmer, begin to investigate, they enlist the help of Molly Gooding, a talented professor specialising in the arcane. Then the next crime scene is found. More blood, more symbols, and again, out in the open. It seems the killer wants the world to pay attention, but why? How are they choosing their victims? The pressure is on for Graves to put an end to the murders before more victims appear. In addition, Graves’s past is still not behind him. Someone is eager to make sure he doesn't forget and cannot move on. And they’re not playing games anymore. There may be a killer out there, but someone else is out for blood—Daniel Graves’s blood . . .Praise for the DI Graves series “Panic inducing moments.” —Scream magazine “Lures readers in and holds them.” —Online Book Club
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