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A bookseller finds an old diary containing a condemned man's last words-but can they be trusted? "A compelling book, superbly plotted" (Peter Lovesey, author of The Last Detective). Browsing through a collection of old volumes, a bookseller comes across a diary-contained in it, the final words of a man sentenced to die for murder, addressed to his executioner. But after reading the journal, the bookseller wonders if there was a miscarriage of justice? Did the wrong man go to the gallows? And is there any way to prove it? A Coin for the Hangman is a "mesmerising and thought-provoking" work of historical fiction, rich in detail and character, that delves into questions of duty, war, innocence, and guilt (Crime Fiction Lover). A Recommendation of the Walter Scott Prize Academy "A fiendishly clever plot set in the aftermath of World War II. I thoroughly enjoyed it." -Minette Walters, Edgar Award-winning author of The Sculptress "Capital punishment seems so alien to modern Britain that it is a shock to be reminded that just over fifty years ago there was a middle-aged man in a middle-ranking job in a London office who, two or three times a year, was paid six guineas to visit one of Britain's prisons and kill one of the prisoners. . . . A disturbing and poignant little novel." -Historical Novels Review "A very moving piece of fiction." -Crimesquad

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 . . .

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

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

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.

Det. Apelu Soifua risks losing his career—and his life—in a case that exposes the dark heart of American Samoa, from the author of Pago Pago Tango.   Long before he was a cop, Apelu Soifua performed as a fire knife dancer during his teen years in San Francisco. The Polynesian dance troupe was headed by Ezra Strand and his wife, who now live in a secluded house on the cliffs between the ocean and the jungle in Piapiatele. The elderly Ezra has once again been caught discharging a firearm, and Apelu must confiscate the weapon. He never expects Ezra to turn the shotgun on him . . .    After uncovering what appears to be a smuggling operation in Ezra’s house, Apelu heads to Western Samoa to investigate. He returns home with a list of  women who immigrated to the American territory—and were never heard from again. When fingers start to point at Apelu and he becomes the main suspect in the murder of a prostitute, he turns to Ezra’s beautiful and mysterious neighbor for help. With Apelu branded a fugitive, they begin their own search for the truth, which unveils the evil and greed hidden behind the public masks of those in high places . . .  “Enright does a superb job of showing the fine line that Apelu must walk between the two very different cultures of American Samoa and the United States.” —Kittling: Books

First in a Samoan-set series featuring police officer Apelu Soifua: “Enright’s portrait of cultural collision is the heart of this engaging series debut.” —Booklist   The city of Tafuna may be located on a tropical paradise, but it’s no stranger to crime. Just like anywhere else in the world, it has its fair share of murder, drugs, and robbery. Which makes Apelu Soifua the perfect man for his job. He’s a cop of two worlds: San Francisco, where he started his career, and now his native Samoa.    Following up on a routine burglary call, Apelu heads to a palangi, or Caucasian, neighborhood. The victim, a VP at SeaKing Tuna—the largest employer on the island—reports only a few items missing. But a fatal shooting at a nightclub a few days later points Apelu to the executive’s hard-partying daughter. With some help from local reporter Lupe, Apelu chases a wave of violence that stems from the burglary—and seeks out what really went missing. The investigation puts Apelu in over his head and is about to be dragged under . . .   “Perfect for any armchair traveling mystery lover. Enright’s descriptions of the Samoan landscape—where the frigate birds are as much a part of the sky as the clouds—are vivid and poetic.” —Kittling: Books  “Enright meticulously interweaves the experience and landscapes of Samoa’s mountains, rain forests and jungles that he knows so well.” —Providence Journal  “The island setting is a terrific backdrop for the story, one that has Soifua bridging the cultural chasm between the local population and the American community.” —Mysterious Reviews

Sixty million dollars. Five potential heirs. One house in remote rural Alaska. It's a recipe for murder . . . Summoned by letter, Holly Shaw and five of her cousins--virtual strangers to each other--have gathered at a grand house in the rugged wilds of Alaska. Equally unfamiliar to Holly is her great aunt Lydia, the woman who has called the family together and is dangling a massive inheritance before them. Her condition: they must remain in the house, with Lydia and her butler and caregiver, until she passes. Anyone not in residence at that time is out of the will, their share of the money split among the others. That night, everyone settles in. And the next morning, the murders begin . . . From Mustang Award finalist and 2022 Derringer Award nominee Brandon Barrows, this is a twisting, atmospheric mystery and an utterly compelling tale of guilt, greed, and temptation.

As the holidays draw near, she's missing him-again and again.. "[Mitchell's] writing is deliciously funny and has so much heart." -Sandy Barker, author of One Summer in Santorini Emily feels like her life's been shattered into tiny pieces and glued back together the wrong way. With her heart still aching after her sister's sudden death, Emily has stepped up to care for her nine-year-old nephew, Felix. Trying to do the right thing, she also ended her two-year relationship with Rory, who wasn't ready to settle down, so she could focus on Felix. But when she takes Felix into London to see the Christmas displays, he wanders off and the two of them wind up on a train to Leeds. where Rory just happens to live. The long ride will give her time to reflect on whether she made a mistake letting Rory go. But as Rory embarks on his own journey at the same time, will the three of them manage to cross paths in time for Christmas?

Three generations of Irish American women seek better lives in Boston, in this historical saga of hope, hardship, and love by the author of Lace Curtain. Mary Boland suffered aboard a coffin ship to escape famine and make her way to America. Her daughter, Nellie, was born in South Boston--a beautiful girl, smart enough to graduate from college when few women, let alone women of her background, could. But her glowing future as a teacher is ruined when she becomes pregnant--and she is forced to cope on her own as the baby's father disappears after returning to Ireland to fight for his nation's liberation. Her subsequent rushed marriage to an ambitious politician will throw Nellie's life far off course--and reverberate in her mother's and daughter's lives as well. Nothing will ever be the same in this gripping conclusion to the Daughters of Ireland saga--a tale of poverty and wealth, opportunity and danger, and family and forbidden love set against the tumultuous backdrop of the late nineteenth-century Gilded Age. Praise for Shanty Gold, the first in the Daughters of Ireland trilogy "Charters interweaves many important topics--immigration, civil rights, women's rights--into her exciting novel . . . An evocative portrait of South Boston . . . Gripping." --Kirkus Reviews "The story of a young Irish girl's struggles told with an authentic, historically accurate voice." --Sallie Bissell, author of the Mary Crow series "A wild ride of discovery, romance, and the search for a new way of life . . . with twists and turns along the way." --Susan Blexrud, author of the Fang series

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