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A serial killer thriller set in Inverness. DCI Jack Logan investigates a murderer on a misguided revenge mission. An old flame of Jack's is called in to help.

When a badly burned body is found near the remote Ardnamurchan Lighthouse on the west coast of Scotland, it feels like just another day on the job for DCI Jack Logan and his team.But the victim's list of enemies-including a diminutive loan shark and a powerful local politician-is far longer than Jack was prepared for.And don''t even get him started on the magic psychic sex cult.With political scandal brewing, conspiracy theories running wild, and a team member stuck inside a giant road safety squirrel costume, DCI Logan's latest case might just be his most bizarre to date.

Who killed DCI Mackie?DCI Lesley Clarke thinks she's close to solving her predecessor's murder. But when the body of a police officer connected to the crime turns up in the abandoned village of Tyneham, the case steps up a gear. And when someone she's close to is threatened by the killer, Lesley's quest for the truth becomes even more urgent. Can Lesley convince her senior officers of the truth, keep her team on track and protect her family?The Ghost Village Murders is the gripping final instalment to the Dorset Crime series, essential reading for fans of LJ Ross, Joy Ellis and JM Dalgleish.

DCI Lesley Clarke is back in Dorset, and her world has turned upside down. One of the people she's closest to is to under arrest for the murder of DCI Mackie and a body has been found in the remote lighthouse at Portland Bill. And not just any body, but the body of someone she investigated before moving to Dorset. Can Lesley win the trust of the close-knit Portland community and find the killer? And can DI Zoe Finch of the West Midlands force help her track down potential suspects?Does Superintendent Carpenter know more than he's letting on about Mackie's death? And most importantly, can Lesley find her predecessor's real killer and ensure justice is done?The tense eighth instalment in the bestselling Dorset Crime series sees the stakes raised higher than ever for Lesley and her team.

DCI Lesley Clarke is a busy woman. She's dealing with the reopened investigation into DCI Mackie's death, supporting DS Dennis Frampton through recurring mental health problems, and making plans for her own future. And then prominent crime boss Arthur Kelvin is found dead at a local beauty spot. Who killed him? Could it have been a member of his own gang? A rival, from within Dorset or further afield? Or maybe one of Kelvin's many victims?When Lesley starts to suspect that someone close to her might be involved, her world turns on its head. Can she solve the murder and keep her career, team and relationship intact?

A baby found dead wrapped in a swan's wing, a missing student and an archeological site that throws up its deadly secret. What's the dark heart at Jericho college?

The life and reign of Alfred the Great is coming to an end, but a huge invasion looms. Will he be able to repel the sea-wolves once and for all?

Till death do us part...Luke Whitney is stabbed to death. His wife Anna confesses after she is found next to his lifeless body. But if she did it, why can''t she confirm any of the details of the crime?As police dig into the circumstances, they learn that the victim was a liar, a cheat and a narcissist. More than one person had a reason to want him dead; his scorned ex, his neglected mistress and Anna - who knows what happens to Mrs Whitneys when Luke gets bored of them.Luke Whitney had it coming. But who made sure he got what he deserved?The latest twisty, propulsive psychological thriller from international bestseller Jenny Blackhurst. Perfect for fans of Adele Parks, Claire Douglas and Shari Lapena.

A man is found dead at the bottom of his stairs. An accident, the police say. But the Dinner Lady Detectives are certain it's murder. Can they find the culprit?

A pacy, laugh-out-loud funny whodunnit set in the world of cult sci-fi fandom, this novel sees the return of neurodiverse sleuth Kit Pelham as she investigates the destruction of rare vintage action figures and an actual murder at a rare toy museum. Perfect for fans of Richard Osman, J. M. Hall, Ian Moore and Andrew Cartmel.

'Part crime caper, part historical mystery, The Impossible Thing is one of the most enjoyable novels I've read in ages. Meticulously plotted and told with wit and heart, it is utterly distinctive and totally addictive.' PAULA HAWKINS'Extraordinary. There's a deceptive simplicity to The Impossible Thing that packs a real punch.' ANN CLEEVES-----How do you find something that doesn't exist?It all begins with an egg . . .With a hungry child who risks her life for an omelette for tea - and finds a miracle.With thieves committing crimes against nature on the wild cliffs of Yorkshire.With a marvel that becomes a mystery . . .and then a myth.And 100 years later it begins again. . .With a strange robbery at a remote Welsh cottage.With two friends thrust from their gaming chairs into a real-life quest.And with dangerous men who will stop at nothing to get what they want.It all begins with an egg.But where will it end?*Don't miss THE IMPOSSIBLE THING, available to pre-order now!*-----'A wonderful, brilliant mystery' LAURA SHEPHERD-ROBINSON

From the author of BBC 2 Between the Covers Book Club Choice Two Storm Wood comes a compelling and sweeping historical suspense novel that follows a master forger, the menacing detective on their tail, and an ambitious young woman who becomes embroiled in a deadly game of cat and mouse. In post-war Flanders Adelais de Wolf's family is slowly but surely coming apart after an event nobody will talk about: her mother evermore lost to religious devotion, her father to alcohol. But with the death of a beloved uncle, Adelais finds herself in receipt of an unexpected legacy: a shuttered house in a rundown district and its contents - contents which hold the promise of wealth and independence. All that is required is application, nerve, and a willingness to operate outside of the law. Adelais takes the plunge, and her fortunes are transformed. But with her rise comes complications: her victimless crimes may not be as victimless as she supposed. Nor has she counted on the singular fanaticism of Major de Smet of the Federal Gendarmerie, a brutal man who never forgives and never forgets. Embroiled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, will Adelais find that her new life comes at too high a price?

February 1944. Six months since Nazi forces occupied Rome.Inside the beleaguered city, the Contessa Giovanna Landini is a member of the band of Escape Line activists known as 'The Choir'. Their mission is to smuggle refugees to safety and help Allied soldiers, all under the nose of Gestapo boss Paul Hauptmann.During a ferocious morning air raid a mysterious parachutist lands in Rome and disappears into the backstreets. Is he an ally or an imposter? His fate will come to put the whole Escape Line at risk.Meanwhile, Hauptmann's attention has landed on the Contessa. As his fascination grows, she is pulled into a dangerous game with him - one where the consequences could be lethal.

The widows are back! Big hair and bigger lies collide in the highly anticipated follow-up to Young Rich Widows, where nothing's more dangerous than a widow with nothing left to lose.Set in neon-drenched Providence, Rhode Island, circa 1987, just two years after a plane carrying four mafia-affiliated law-firm partners exploded over the Atlantic along with the cushy lives of their once wealthy wives. Now, Krystle fights to keep their fallen law firm afloat. Justine hustles as a lawyer-in-training. Meredith owns and operates the strip club where she once danced. And Camille orchestrates honey-pot schemes for scorned women-until one of her arrangements goes terribly wrong, and she becomes implicated in the debauched Mayor Tom's mysterious murder in the champagne room. With everything on the line, the widows must join forces once more. But as the conspiracy unravels beyond the mayor's demise, their search for justice pits first wife against second wife and widow against widow. With the widows' fragile bond now tested, will the women cement their friendships, or is loyalty a luxury they just can't afford?In this thrilling expansion of the Widows universe, brimming with sloshed champagne, smeared lipstick, and lethal secrets, Desperate Deadly Widows unfolds as an edge-of-your-seat thriller where desperation wears stilettos, trust is a poker chip, and redemption comes at the cost of everything you thought you knew.

'Tense, chilling' MARIANA ENRIQUEZ, author of Our Share of Night'Lays bare intergenerational horror, feminine rage and the taking back of power' STYLIST'Incredible' FINANCIAL TIMESThe house breathes.The house contains bodies and secrets.The house is visited by ghosts, by angels that line the roof like insects, and by saints that burn the bedsheets with their haloes. It was built by a small-time hustler as a means of controlling his wife, and even after so many years, their daughter and her granddaughter can't leave.They may be witches or they may just be angry, but when the mysterious disappearance of a young boy draws unwanted attention, the two isolated women, already subjects of public scorn, combine forces with the spirits that haunt them in pursuit of something that resembles justice.Layla Martínez's eerie debut novel Woodworm is class-conscious horror that drags generations of monsters into the sun.Translated by Sophie Hughes and Annie McDermott**Readers love Woodworm**'It draws you in and slams the door behind you''A monstrous debut''I want to read this book again and again''Biting and inventive''Shirley Jackson by way of Lina Wolff''Deeply, and wonderfully, unsettling''Evokes horrific imagery with a poetic, gnashing tongue''Extraordinary!'

It's their toughest case yet. And their best detective is missing.Holmes, Margaret and Poe's Brooklyn-based detective agency solves the crimes no one else can. Or they did - until Holmes decided to leave the business.There is no time to waste as the team are called to a fresh NYPD crime scene - and tasked with looking into the disappearance of six infants.Time is ticking as they work to unravel the mystery.But they need Holmes.If they're going to solve the crime of the century, first they must save their friend._____________________________Praise for Holmes, Margaret and Poe . . .'A classic, witty and wonderful mystery from the king of crime. Fast-paced and fun, clever and exciting. I loved it' Chris WhitakerI loved every criminally delicious moment of Holmes, Margaret and Poe. What a wild ride! Hooked from the first page - and not just by the edge of my seat crime stories but also the depth and complexity of the characters. Rock on Book 2! - Dreda Say Mitchell____________________________________PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON'Nobody does it better' JEFFERY DEAVER'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades' LEE CHILD'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind' MICHAEL CONNELLY'James Patterson is The Boss' IAN RANKIN'The master storyteller of our times' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL

A serial killer is taking out cops in NYC. Could Detective Michael Bennett be next?Michael Bennett says a prayer every time he witnesses a death. In his line of work, it happens too often.But lately he's attended so many police funerals that his deepening sadness is crossing into the zone of suspicion.Bennett must find the person responsible for the deaths of his friends - before he becomes their next target.With a new baby on the way, Bennett's protective instincts - as a father, a colleague and a detective - have never faced a bigger test._____________________________________PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON'It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer ... Simply put: nobody does it better.' JEFFERY DEAVER'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind.' MICHAEL CONNELLY'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' IAN RANKIN'The master storyteller of our times' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL'Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried ... there's no stopping his imagination' NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW'Patterson is in a class by himself' GUARDIAN

Kate's past has caught up with her, and it's closer than she ever imagined. The school bully who once tormented her is now her husband, Douglas Willard. Tough as nails and frustratingly adorable, Douglas has his own unique brand of trouble, and the law is hot on his heels. As danger, intrigue, and even death come knocking at their door, Kate finds herself unwillingly thrust into the thick of it, all thanks to her husband's antics. With each passing day, she begins to question the choices that led her to this point. Has she made a terrible mistake in marrying Douglas? As the couple navigates the treacherous waters of their relationship and the external threats that seem to lurk around every corner, Kate wonders if their marriage can withstand the pressure. Will their love be strong enough to overcome the challenges they face, or will the weight of their past and present troubles tear them apart? In this gripping tale of love, danger, and redemption, Kate and Douglas must confront their demons head-on if they hope to survive the storm that threatens to consume them both. Can they emerge unscathed, or will their tumultuous journey end in tragedy?

In this sequel to Justice: Do Not Approach Her, former high school student Justice Marshall and her teacher Bryce Grills are still on the run from the police for crimes they're both guilty of committing. Lorna and her father Gareth Godley will do whatever it takes to find them before anybody else does. But now that Lorna has possession of Justice's diary, she's using it to write her own story, and it's not so very different from Justice's...

Now a qualified lawyer, Adam Cameron's future remains uncertain until an old friend invites him to England where strange events are afoot. What's the story behind the new vicar at St. Patrick's, the enigmatic Reverend Theodore Blount? Why is Halfway Manor suddenly barricaded and guarded? As Adam investigates with his friend, their inquiry spans Switzerland as they uncover clues surrounding Adam's family and their allies. They search for answers in the wake of the mountains' puzzling decimation, seeking to solve the village's destruction. Shrouded in mystery: the antidote to the Count's Revenge, the fates of Villette and Sara, the church remaining unscathed. Were the Man in Black and the Nuns real? Adam is driven to find the truth behind it all.

The idyll of English rural life is peeled back to reveal a world where the new money of hedge fund managers and oligarchs along with the old money of aristocracy is used to project power and protect centuries old traditions. They will go to any lengths to silence opponents and activists are equally determined to reveal the truth behind hunting and shooting. On the ground gamekeepers and hunt operatives follow their orders leaving them one mistake away from losing their homes and livelihoods. But many in the rural community are making different choices. Activist Raven Harley is far from alone in his struggle but he soon realises the mistake he made in leaving his long-term partner Chloe for influencer Becky. Now it's Chloe who gathers the evidence that impels the police to investigate rather than protect the establishment. And as Raven faces increasing danger, can Chloe ever forgive him?

Amanda Harris, once a dedicated policewoman in Australia, tackling crime alongside Mike Rogers in the Kings Cross Violent Crime Division. She has now reinvented herself as the formidable Night Watchwoman. Her transformation had begun on a snow-capped mountain in Switzerland, where she ended the infamous Night Watchman's reign of terror. Learning from her mentor's mistakes, Amanda has now honed her skills, committing flawless crimes with unmatched attention to detail. Like an eight-legged octopus, Amanda deftly juggles multiple tasks, evading capture with ease. She sets her sights on the Gold Coast after her daring prison break, determined to purge its streets of criminal elements. In her new role, she surpasses even the Night Watchman, her enigmatic forerunner. Join Amanda in this action-packed narrative as she embraces her new identity as "Naomi" The Night Watchwoman. Readers will be taken on an exhilarating ride through suspense, justice, and the haunting echoes of her past.

Following the events in Bridge of Orchy, Colour Coded returns to action as The White Wire must revisit his family home to confirm if the woman Neon murdered was indeed his sister. As the story unfolds, Colour Coded discovers another gang intertwined with Neon's world, and The Yellow Youth quickly realizes his personal connection to one of its members. Forming an alliance may be their only hope to stop Neon. However, in just a few hours, Colour Coded's mission shifts from tracking and killing Neon to preventing a bomb from annihilating an unsuspecting village - a bomb that Neon has arranged for Colour Coded to be blamed for. Gang warfare, kidnapping, murder... and now terrorism. Neon will stop at nothing in his psychotic rage against his former team. Can Colour Coded set aside their personal issues long enough to prevent the bomb from detonating? Or will Neon's mind games lead to fatal consequences?

Just two days after his birth, Matthew Jewel's life takes a tragic turn when he becomes an orphan, following the assassination of his mother by a Russian agent. In a twist of fate, he is swiftly rescued and adopted by an aristocratic military family, who embrace him as a long-lost son. Matthew's journey leads him from public school to Persham House, Britain's exclusive and top-secret spy academy. His training there paves the way for his induction into British Military Intelligence, where he becomes a formidable secret agent, earning his licence to kill. Over the years, he embarks on numerous undercover missions, adeptly adopting various guises to conceal his true identity. As his time as a government agent draws to a close, Matthew, together with an old friend, ventures into the world of finance by acquiring an established firm in Dubai in the tumultuous year of 2008. However, as global financial markets collapse, Dubai's ruling family, in a desperate move to deflect blame for their financial blunders, targets westerners in the country. Matthew, along with many other innocent westerners, finds himself wrongfully imprisoned in a third-world Dubai police cell, enduring treatment reminiscent of the detainees in Guantanamo Bay. Despite his thrilling adventures and professional accomplishments, Matthew continues to grapple with a multitude of personal conflicts and unresolved issues from his past, adding a layer of complexity to his already intriguing life.

Born into a peasant, polygamous family of nineteen, Lindani excelled academically, rising to become a Doctor of Engineering. His marriage to Nicole, a veterinary doctor, ended prematurely due to his work-driven, competitive, and narcissistic nature. As a politically connected academic, Lindani amassed wealth and fame, often at the cost of meaningful human relationships. His world crumbled when a regime change led to his imprisonment at the age of fifty for culpable homicide and obstructing justice. Nicole fought relentlessly for his release. In prison, Lindani joined 'Compassionate Friends, ' a group of 30 volunteers aiding a PhD student researching the relationship between human consciousness and global suffering. Among these volunteers, seven were falsely imprisoned by the previous regime to suppress dissent. Through his interactions with these individuals, Lindani's win-or-lose outlook on life and his consciousness were profoundly transformed. Along with his fellow members, he awakened to the dormant universal intelligence within. Within the confines of prison, they discovered their life's purpose, leading to unexpected joy, happiness, and fulfilment.