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Regarded as one of the great Carr/Dickson locked-room mysteries among Carr connoisseurs, one of the highest-rated authors of the genre. The Ten Teacups features one of his famous series detectives Henry Merrivale (previously appearing in The White Priory Murders & returning in The Judas Window in Autumn 2025). Set in Henry Merrivale's stomping gro

Soon to be an ITV drama starring Lucy Boynton, A Cruel Love is the definitive story of Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be executed in Britain. Previously published as A Fine Day for a Hanging. 'A forensically researched book that casts a haunting new light on the last woman to be hanged in Britain.' -DAILY MAILIn 1955, former nightclub manageress Ruth Ellis shot her lover, David Blakely, dead. A two-day trial followed, but despite huge public outcry, she was found guilty and sentenced to death. At 28, Ruth became the last woman executed in Britain, her hanging one of the most notorious under prolific hangman Albert Pierrepoint. Carol Ann Lee examines the facts behind the headlines surrounding this infamous case, which many believe led to the dismantling of the death penalty a decade later. Drawing on interviews and in-depth research into the full range of sources, she reveals the woman behind the crime. Previously published as A Fine Day for a Hanging, this is the acclaimed biography that inspired the ITV drama, A Cruel Love - a portrait of 1950s club life in all its seedy glamour, and a tragic true tale of murder, class, love and betrayal. 'Wonderful . . . it will become the standard reference on Ruth Ellis' Stewart P. Evans, crime historian

When two gruesome deaths occur weeks apart in the city of Tours, Lombard senses a malign coercive force is behind both fatalities and finds himself challenging his own loyalties.

A stylistically bold and innovative, cinematic horror novel about greed and paranoia, set amongst the grit and mud of the trenches in WW1. Perfect for fans of Stephen Graham Jones and Alma Katsu.

A NEW SEMESTER BEGINSA beguiling, sinister collection of 12 more dark academia short stories from masters of the genre, including Olivie Blake, Genevieve Cogman, MK Lobb and more!

When the hold of a plane is broken into, the thieves having supposedly stolen perfume samples, Pel is suspicious.

It's Christmas and Chief Inspector Pel finds himself going toe-to-toe with a criminal threatening to destroy the festive mood.

It's quite a Christmas for Benbow and Wingate when an unwelcome surprise is found under the tree at their luxury retirement home: a dead body.

A cute werewolf girl helps a timid human boy gain the confidence he's always dreamed of having!Yutaka Shinso is constantly worried about what other people think of him. Hoping to turn over a new leaf, he changes high schools, but there's something strange afoot: vampires, ogres, and all manner of supernatural beings walk the halls! Yutaka is particularly drawn to Tsumiki Ogami, a confident and popular werewolf girl. Will Tsumiki be the one to help Yutaka overcome his insecurities?Tsumiki and Yutaka grow closer to their mythfolk classmates as springtime at Keiki High brings them rainy days, baking challenges, and notes of appreciation. When the sports festival rolls around, two of Tsumiki's rivals challenge her to a duel for glory! Then, right before the final relay race, someone from Yutaka's past comes back to haunt him, threatening to undo all the work he's done to grow more confident.

A billionaire with secrets...A socialite hiding behind a veil of lies...A shocking secret... Silas Porter is a handsome billionaire with a very kinky side. He's accused of killing his socialite wife, Ava, and he has come to hire Damien as his attorney. He wants Damien, and only Damien, to represent him. Ava was found, chained to a wall, after a wild-fire swept through Silas' sex dungeon. Silas is accused of deliberately setting that fire to kill his wife. Damien could not imagine a more horrible way to die, but Silas insists that there is more to the case than what meets the eye. Despite his misgivings about taking this case, Damien takes Silas on as his murder client. As he gets into the case, he finds out that his client was possibly a psycho who is fascinated with fire. Silas' father is a schizophrenic in the hospital for the criminally insane. HIs mother was killed in a fire. A fire that was possibly set by a five-year-old Silas. But, as Damien gets further into the case, he finds that nobody is who they seem. What he discovers truly stuns him, and makes him question everything about the case. Damien's digging finds out layers of secrets, lies, obsessions and mental illnesses. And one fact that is the most shocking of all. With the lightning-speed twists and turns that you've come to expect from a Rachel Sinclair legal thriller, "Secrets and Lies" is one book that you won't want to miss! Jackson County Legal Thrillers Bad Faith (Harper Ross) Justice Denied (Harper Ross) Hidden Defendant (Harper Ross) Injustice for All (Harper Ross) L.A. Defense (Harper Ross) The Associate (Damien Harrington) The Alibi (Damien Harrington) Reasonable Doubt (Damien Harrington) The Hate Crime (Damien Harrington) The Accused (Harper Ross) Secrets and Lies (Damien Harrington) Until Proven Guilty (Damien Harrington) Emerson Justice Legal Thrillers Dark Justice Southern California Legal Thrillers Presumption of Guilt Trial by Jury

A white supremacist charged with murdering a transgendered woman. A case where nobody is as they seem. A shocking 11th hour twist that changes the entire case. Heather's back! Heather Morrison is back in Damien's office, but this time, she's not just there to work. Her boyfriend, Beck Harrison, is accused of killing a transgendered friend of Heather's. The prosecutors are charging the murder as a hate crime. Beck insists that he's innocent. After investigating Beck's background, Damien's not so sure. Beck has a dark past of involvement with the Aryan Brotherhood. But Damien soon finds out that this case is nothing like it seems. The victim's past soon becomes the target of the investigation, as Damien finds the one key that will break this case wide open. Did Damien solve the crime or was there somebody else that he never even thought of who might have been the culprit? A surprise witness at the 11th hour provides the clue. Meanwhile, Connor has his own case for Damien. He's been working with underprivileged youth, trying to steer them straight and not walk the same path that he has. He presses Damien to represent Tina, who is charged with drug distribution. Damien sees many parallels between Tina's life and his own, and he can't help wanting to save her. But can he? With the twists and turns that you've come to expect in a Rachel Sinclair legal thriller, "The Hate Crime" is not to be missed!!! Jackson County Legal thrillers Bad Faith (Harper Ross) Justice Denied (Harper Ross) Hidden Defendant (Harper Ross) Injustice for All (Harper Ross) L.A. Defense (Harper Ross) The Associate (Damien Harrington) The Alibi (Damien Harrington) Reasonable Doubt (Damien Harrington) The Accused (Harper Ross) The Hate Crime (Damien Harrington) Secrets and Lies (Damien Harrington) Until Proven Guilty (Damien Harrington) Emerson Justice Legal Thrillers Dark Justice Coming Soon: Southern California Legal Thrillers Presumption of Guilt (Avery Collins) Trial by Jury (Christian Davis)

How many times would you let your child get away with murder? The new break-out thriller from Sam Lloyd, author of Richard & Judy Book Club pick The Memory Wood.When you look down at your newborn baby, you realise they were right, those smug parents you've always rolled your eyes at: you'd do literally anything for your child. To make them happy, keep them safe.So when Joseph Carver wakes one night to find his teenage son Max scrubbing the kitchen, hands wet with blood and panic flooding his voice as he promises it was an accident, he didn't mean to do it, Joseph does the only thing he can. He helps Max bury the body.Joseph thinks that's the end of the nightmare. Until he finds Max with stricken eyes and bloody hands once again . . .You'd do anything for your child - even cover up a murder.But would you do it twice?Praise for Sam Lloyd 'Lloyd is a rare new thriller talent.' - Daily Mail'Remarkable. Stunning prose and compulsive reading. It's undoubtedly the best thriller I've read in a long, long time.' - Lesley Kara'An intense, atmospheric, and truly original thriller.' - Shari Lapena'Fiendishly clever' - Sunday Times

'Denise Mina is crime-writing royalty' IAN RANKINHow many lives must your lie destroy before you blow up your own life and reveal the truth?A year ago, a father and his fiancee were brutally stabbed in their opulent London townhouse, sparking the most high-profile murder investigation in recent history. Blood spatter expert Doctor Claudia O'Sheil's evidence put the killer behind bars-or so everyone believes. But since the trial, Claudia's learned a horrific truth. Her evidence and her testimony were wrong. And someone she knows made sure of it.Now, as she takes the stage before the elite of London to give a career-defining speech, Claudia faces a devastating choice. Protect her children and her livelihood with her continued complicity, or blow the whole conspiracy apart and reveal the truth: not only is the real murderer still out there, but they're in the audience.From The New York Times bestselling and Costa-shortlisted author, Denise Mina, comes a taut, intelligent thriller about power, class, and the lengths we're willing to go for family.Praise for Denise Mina'A delight' ANN CLEEVES'Highly original' THE TIMES 'Darkly brilliant' OBSERVER

**AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW**Detective Jack Warr is haunted by the gruesome legacy of serial killer Rodney Middleton and reeling from a series of events that has left him deep in depression. Refusing the Met-offered counselling service, Jack instead finds solace instead through renewing a dangerous friendship with the artist and master forger, Adam Border.When a body is discovered nailed to a giant cross in a framer's shop, Jack feels a connection to the case even though it is not in his jurisdiction. But is his involvement that of a detective or witness?

While Scott Jericho is tasked with investigating the most baffling case of his career, his partner Harry is set upon his own fateful path.In a rundown seaside town, a young man has vanished without a trace. Jericho's investigation of this disappearance will unravel a diabolical plot and expose a secret long buried. A secret hinted at by the paper men hanging from the trees in a nearby wood, by the ravings of the local 'wise woman', and by the eerie waxworks of a defunct fairground attraction.As fates collide and an impossible murder is executed, a twisted killer from the past is closing in on Harry and Jericho. But is it already too late for Jericho to save himself and the man he loves?Praise for Killing Jericho'One hell of a ride' - The TimesPraise for Jericho's Dead'Dazzling' - Heat magazine

In the enthralling mystery novel Rainy Day Mysteries, the quaint facade of ordinary lives shatters under the stormy skies. When Carrie's routine morning takes a detour due to a fallen tree, the labyrinthine forest becomes the backdrop for a sinister tale. As the rain intensifies, secrets surface, and the cast of characters, including the seemingly innocent Tink, the disgraced cop Porky, the undocumented immigrant Theo, the suburban mom, and the timid Wade, weave a complex narrative of betrayal, fear, and deception. With each passing chapter, suspicions heighten, friendships unravel, and the dark truth behind the murder emerges. In a race against time and elements, the chilling revelation exposes the unexpected culprit, challenging readers to question their assumptions in this gripping whodunit set against the relentless downpour of Rainy Day Mysteries.

A passionless life is no life at all... Dalilah I know that I should be happy. I won the lottery at birth. Billionaire parents who are actually nice. Artistic talent that won me worldwide acclaim at the age of 11. Men have always pursued me, and not for my brains. I never wanted anything to do with them, but they always pursued me. I gave it all up. I started to feel like a hack. So now I'm doing anything to feel alive. Or numb the pain of living a life devoid of passion. Drinking, nude modeling, sleeping with random men - you name the poison, and I've gone down that path. That's how I met Blake Nottingham. He's a handsome billionaire who's obsessed with me. He wants to possess me and would do anything to have me. But he's not who I want. Luke Roberts is who I want. He's the one who really makes me feel alive. He's an artist like me. One helluva one at that. But he suffers the same as most people in the arts - nobody knows about his talents. Perhaps I could turn Nottingham's obsession for me into something positive for Luke. I'll just use Nottingham until I get what I want - a successful show for Luke in the hottest gallery in the city. Nottingham can supply this platform, because Nottingham owns said gallery. What could possibly go wrong? I'll soon find out. And it's not going to be pretty. T This is a full-length, 65,000 word novel. Approximately 200 pages.

Art Fraud takes readers on a captivating journey into the hidden world of art deception and discovery, uncovering the stories behind some of the most prolific forgers and the crimes that shook the art world. Through profiles of notorious figures like Tom Keating and lesser-known but equally cunning forgers, the book explores the motives behind their deception—profit, revenge, or theft—and the ingenious methods they used to create convincing fakes. With insights into the investigations that exposed these forgeries, this book offers a fascinating look at the intersection of art, crime, and discovery.