The young oak tree with freshly budding leaves seemed unremarkable until his eyes travelled down to the wooden plaque set into the ground. The words sent an icy chill through his heart: They shall remember you.In the Scottish Highlands where secrets settle like mist in the glens, Detective Inspector James Corstorphine is summoned to a macabre scene – a gamekeeper hanging from an ancient oak, ensnared by an intricate trap of wire and bone. Still grieving his wife’s death, Corstorphine finds himself hunting a killer who crafts elaborate deathtraps from human remains – clockwork mechanisms that deliver murder with chilling precision.When the victim’s pregnant girlfriend Margo – her face a map of bruises – shares a reporter’s notebook found among her boyfriend’s possessions, Corstorphine discovers a connection to a journalist who died at the same hanging tree twenty years earlier. But Margo guards secrets of her own, and speaking the truth in this Highland community carries a deadly price.As the deaths mount, Corstorphine must confront his own ghosts while racing to uncover what links the victims. His investigation leads to a devastating truth: the killer isn’t just taking lives – they’re delivering retribution decades in the making.The first in the DI Corstorphine Scottish crime series, from a CWA New Blood Dagger Longlist author and McIlvanney Best Scottish Crime Novel Finalist will have you reading late into the night. The perfect page-turner for fans of LJ Ross, Ann Cleeves, and Val McDermid.Previously published as Whirligig.What readers are saying about The Bone Clock:‘Oooh I absolutely loved this book! First book in a new series and it was a great start! It definitely got the heart pumping!!… It had great suspense... fantastic characters and some wild twists and turns! I highly recommend reading this book and series!’ Reader review, ?????‘A must-read for fans of Val McDermid, Ann Cleeves, and anyone who loves their thrillers dark, intelligent, and utterly unputdownable. Prepare to be up all night!’ Reader review, ?????‘A chilling and atmospheric tale... Greig's writing is razor-sharp, his descriptions immersive, painting the Highlands as both breathtaking and sinister. The intricate plotting, combined with a deeply compelling protagonist, makes for an utterly engrossing read.’ Reader review, ?????‘This was an absolute 5 star read, amazing read... got me hooked in a way that I had to finish it!... This book had tons of mystery and lots of twists that I love. Set in Highlands it fits perfectly with the book's vibe. I absolutely love this book.’ Reader review, ?????‘I loved every minute I spend reading the Bone Clock - this isn't your typical murder mystery fare, it is a clever an artfully constructed police procedural that I couldn't put down... Thought provoking and original, this story gets an enthusiastic 5 stars from this reviewer!’ Reader review, ?????‘What a cracker! A truly brilliant book - I didn't want to put it down… Humble characters that I already love and mastery of story telling… Don't hesitate - read this book!’ Reader review, ?????‘One of those books that's literally too good to put down. It's a scintillating start to the new series.’ Reader review, ?????‘This really is one of my new favourite series… The characters in these books, especially the DI are fantastically written.’ Reader review, ?????‘Wow! What can I say! That was an intense, rollercoaster ride of a thriller… I was hooked from the start and found it almost impossible to put down.’ Reader review, ?????

Ken Wyman is having the worst week of his life, but it only gets worse when his uncle dies and leaves him millions in counterfeit cash. Now everyone from petty criminals to the FBI are after Ken while he tries to find his estranged father and win back his girlfriend. How much money is real and how much is counterfeit? Find out in Paper.

She profiles killers for a living. The man she loves just became a prime suspect.When FBI special agent Margot Phalen enters a prison interview room, she knows how to make killers talk. She’s spent six years coaxing confessions from men already behind bars, uncovering the victims no one knew existed. Missing girls whose cases went cold. Families still searching for answers.It’s dark work, but she can do it. She learned from the best. Her father was a serial killer.But while on location interviewing a killer who targeted child beauty pageant contestants, she gets a call that almost breaks her. A teenage girl has been murdered in Margot’s small California hometown, and her partner, Wes—the last person to see the victim alive—is under arrest. The evidence is damning. The timeline is impossible to explain.Margot’s entire life depends on being able to read killers. What if she’s wrong about the one person she’s let into her carefully guarded world? The only man she’s ever trusted?Some cases hit too close to home. This one might destroy everything she has.An utterly gripping crime thriller that will have you holding your breath until the final confession. Perfect for readers who love Lisa Regan, A.J. Rivers and Robert Dugoni.What readers say about Tell Me Her Name:“A phenomenal start to a new series... The psychological depth, tight pacing, and relentless suspense meant I genuinely couldn’t put it down—I read the entire book in one day.” Reader review, ?????“Hands down one of the strongest, most chilling thrillers I’ve read in a long time.” Reader review, ?????“One of the best series out there, hands down! Tense, twisty, complex murder mystery… and amazing characters you feel you know.” Reader review, ?????“Holy crackers! Another fantastic read from Kate Wiley! With the familiar characters this was so easy to fall into and impossible to put down. A rollercoaster ride that left my head spinning.” Reader review, ?????“Dark, twisty, and emotional, this story nails that terrifying question...what if you're wrong about the person closest to you?” Reader review, ?????“Just as close to perfection as you can get. I found myself hanging on every written word.” Reader review, ?????“A darkly addictive new chapter! Margot Phalen is back with a bang in this chilling series opener that immediately pulled me in…” Reader review, ?????“This book had me on the edge of my seat, I could not put this down. It was so intense and I was shocked by the ending! Fabulous work!” Reader review, ?????“The tension is relentless... I lost count of how many times I got goosebumps.” Reader review, ?????

'Master of the jaw-dropping twist' S MagazineA teacher is dead. A pupil is missing. What are they hiding?The explosive new thriller from the Queen of the Big Reveal, steeped in betrayal and lies, danger and secretsWhen MJ Hudson, an old work acquaintance, shows up at Dr Kez Lanyon's house in the middle of the night, Kez knows she has no choice but to help.At the prestigious boarding school that MJ's daughter attends, a teacher has been killed and a pupil is missing. And it seems that the same thing happens every few years. Only this time, the school haven't been able to cover things up and MJ's daughter and her group of nice, quiet friends are right at the heart of the scandal.Undercover as the new school therapist, Kez quickly realises there are some seriously powerful, well-connected forces at play. And by continuing to investigate the mystery, perhaps even stepping outside the law to do so, Kez risks putting her own family in serious danger.Because no one wants their secrets aired. And some will go to any length to keep them buried.Praise for Dorothy Koomson:'An author who never fails to pull the rug from your feet when you least expect it' i Paper'Every chapter is more addictive than the last' Daily Express'Dark, gritty and on trend. A brilliant read' Sun'An edge-of-your-seat thriller that'll keep you guessing right until the end' Heat

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Mara Jacobs comes Book 1 in the Anna Dawson's Vegas mystery series.
My name is Anna Dawson, and I'm a gambler.
And like any gambler will tell you, sometimes that’s good, and sometimes...not so much. And sometimes it’s an outright problem.
I love Vegas, and I love the life I've built, but when one of my friends is murdered, and another one shot at, I know I need to take a serious look at myself. And I need to call in the big guns. Even if that means teaming up with Detective Jack Schiller, a man who's dealing with his own demons.
Right now I'm just trying to juggle protecting my friends, helping Jack while not letting him get too close, and finding a murderer. And, oh yeah, no one can learn about my gambling.
Or this will be the last hand I'm dealt.

*NOTE: The case is solved, the perpetrator caught, but there are a few threads that are continuing on through the next book and the series.
Books in the Anna Dawson series thus far:
1 - Against The Odds
2 - Against The Spread
3 - Against The Rules
4 - Against The Wall
5 - Against The Grain

A missing student. A dead-end investigation. Can a police officer uncover the truth before the child is lost forever?Policewoman Christine Lane feels guilty about the absent boy–why hadn’t she sensed a problem when she visited his class? After breaking up a fight between three students, Christine had sent the children on their way. The next day, one boy vanishes. Searching Toronto Island for the ten-year-old, Christine is shocked when investigators eventually conclude the child ran away. How did he get off the island? Why hasn’t he surfaced anywhere? And why did he leave the field trip in the first place?When Christine probes further, she receives pushback from her boss, the school board and the classmates’ families. Then the threats begin. Can Christine figure out what happened the night the boy disappeared, before she is shut down for good?MISSING is the second standalone book in the award-winning Christine Lane Mystery series.If you like female protagonists with grit, atmospheric settings and page-turning suspense, then you’ll love Dianne Scott’s MISSING. Crime Writers of Canada Excellence in Crime Writing Award Finalist.