"An irresistible combination of contemporary psychological thriller and historical mystery filled with the moody atmosphere of the Lake District." —Tess Gerritsen, New York Times–bestselling authorIn The Grave Tattoo, suspense master Val McDermid spins a psychological thriller in which a present-day murder has its roots in the eighteenth century and the mutiny on the H.M.S. Bounty.After torrential summer rains uncover a bizarrely tattooed body on a Lake District hillside, long discarded old wives' tales takes on a chilling new plausibility. For centuries, Lakelanders have whispered that Fletcher Christian staged the massacre on Pitcairn so that he could return home. And there, he told his story to an old friend and schoolmate, William Wordsworth, who turned it into a long narrative poem—a poem that remained hidden lest it expose Wordsworth to the gallows for harboring a fugitive.Wordsworth specialist Jane Gresham, herself a native of the Lake District, feels compelled to discover once and for all whether the manuscript ever existed—and whether it still exists today. But as she pursues each new lead, death follows hard on her heels. Suddenly Jane is at the heart of a 200-year-old mystery that still has the power to put lives on the line.Against the dramatic backdrop of England's Lake District, a drama of life and death plays out, its ultimate prize a bounty worth millions."I've been a Val McDermid fan forever . . . like all her work, The Grave Tattoo is an experience . . . a visceral entertainment that leaves you panting right up to the shattering climax." —Ridley Pearson, New York Times–bestselling author

GET THE* COMPLETE* SERIES OF BRITISH CRIME THRILLERS IN ONE BRILLIANT BOX SET.FOUR EXPLOSIVE BOOKS FEATURING FEARLESS DETECTIVE RUBY KNIGHT.DC Ruby Knight has just transferred from the Met Police to her home town St. Albans as CID detective, and she’s eager to prove herself.Her first case, a brutal acid attack, has shattered the calm of this peaceful community. The victim is a local estate agent — a man everyone insists was kind, respectable, and without enemies. But someone wanted him destroyed.This is the kind of violence she expected in her former job, but never thought she’d face on her home turf. With her new partner, gruff old-hand DI Jenkins, Ruby is forced to learn the limits of the job as she digs into the victim’s background — looking for any reason why an ordinary man could be the focus of such a deliberate and ruthless attack. For Ruby, this is more than her first major case. She’s still trying to secure her place in a force that doesn’t quite get her, and doesn’t want to put a foot out of line. The cases that follow lead her into aggravated burglaries, a death dismissed too quickly, and vigilante killings in a divided community.Perfect for fans of Robert Bryndza, Michelle Kidd, Mark Billingham, Joy Ellis, J M Dalgliesh and Patricia Gibney.This suspenseful, gripping box set brings together four suspenseful novels that chart the rise of a young detective.MEET THE DETECTIVEDC Ruby Knight is newly promoted, observant, and acutely aware of how closely she is being watched. She works methodically, follows lines of enquiry others are content to drop, and persists long after it would be easier to accept an answer and move on. Her challenge isn’t solving cases, but learning how far she can push before the job pushes back.READERS ARE LOVING DC RUBY KNIGHT:????? ‘The story is twisty; surprising and complex.’ Bookman????? ‘A well-crafted, well written story.’ Ray C.????? ‘A persistent and centred detective who will not give up despite others trying to block her. A really good read.’ Kindle Customer????? ’Denver has definitely become my favourite crime author.’ Amazon Customer????? ‘The story grips you as soon as you open the book and keeps you enthralled right to the end.’ Babs????? ‘This certainly lived up to my expectation of what would be coming next from Denver Murphy, and exceeded it.’ SamanthaIN THIS FOUR-BOOK BOX SET:BOOK 1: The Deep EndBOOK 2: ScornedBOOK 3: Beneath the SurfaceBOOK 4: Borderline

The pale outline of bones in the dew-laden grass catches and holds Lauren's gaze. In the distance, she can hear the faint sound of crashing waves and the eerie screech of seagulls. Whose life was so brutally cut short in this beautiful, lonely place?Detective Lauren Pengelly has only been part of the Penzance police force for less than two years, but that’s enough time to know that the sleepy Cornish town doesn’t see many murders. So, when the bones of a woman with a hole in her skull are discovered behind a derelict cottage, she immediately assumes the worst.Rallying her team, Lauren is flooded with a strange relief when the bones turn out to be almost twenty years old, not a recent victim. But it quickly turns to dread when she receives her second heart-stopping call of the day – a little girl, Isla, has been kidnapped from her nursery and seemingly vanished, despite strict security in the building. Are the two cases connected, or could the peaceful town of Penzance be harbouring more than one monster?With the help of Detective Matt Price, her newly arrived second-in-command, Lauren is certain the suspicious behaviour of Isla’s estranged father on the day of her disappearance is a critical clue. But when another little girl is taken, again from her nursery in the middle of the day, it’s clear Lauren and Matt are still dangerously far away from discovering the harrowing truth…Get ready to be totally hooked! From the bestselling author of the Cavendish & Walker series, you won’t be able to put this murder mystery down. Fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel McLean and J M Dalgliesh will love it.What readers are saying about The Lost Girls of Penzance:“This is the first book I’ve read from this author and it won’t be the last! This book is a fantastic police procedural book which had lots of suspense and nail-biting moments… so good I read it in a day!” Reader review, ?????“Great book!!... It had high suspense, intrigue, action, child kidnapping, murder, mystery, great police work and a few crazy twists and turns!... Had me glued to my Kindle!... I can't wait for more!” Reader review, ?????“Fans of Sally Rigby will be in heaven. Her new thriller is an absolute belter… From the outset it is relentlessly tense, and be warned you are likely to have heart palpitations long before you reach the end… In the last third of the book the plot just goes into emotional overdrive and reaches an absolutely nail-biting denouement!” Reader review, ?????“This talented author has written a cannot-put-down novel.” Reader review, ?????“I was completely gripped by this book. It had realistic characters and a plot with twists to keep you guessing…. I kept turning the pages to find out if the girls were found!” Reader review, ?????“Guaranteed to keep you gripped… check your little ones are safely tucked in to sleep tonight!” Reader review, ?????“Gripping from the start, full of ups and downs, literally thought I was on a rollercoaster of emotions! Couldn't wait to finish the book to see the ending, it was epic. Really enjoyed every minute of this book.” Reader review, ?????“Wow!... this was a police procedural with non-stop action, and interesting characters... This story was a mother's worse nightmare (or father's).” Reader review, ?????“Sally Rigby does it again in this murder mystery… never disappoints.” Reader review, ?????“I was completely hooked from the first page. 5 stars!” Reader review, ?????“The storyline for this one was outstanding… The suspense and emotion were spot on throughout the entire read.” Reader review, ?????

"Alaska's answer to Tony Hillerman. If you haven't discovered Stabenow yet, start here. Grade: A." —Rocky Mountain NewsInside Alaska's biggest national park, around the town of Niniltna, a gold mining company has started buying up land. The residents of the Park are uneasy. "But gold is up to nine hundred dollars an ounce" is the refrain of Talia Macleod, the popular Alaskan skiing champ the company has hired to improve their relations with Alaskans and pave the way for the mine's expansion. And she promises much-needed jobs to the locals.But before she can make her way to every village in the area to present her case at town meetings and village breakfasts, there are two brutal murders, including that of a long-standing mine opponent. The investigation into those deaths falls to Trooper Jim Chopin and, as usual, he needs Kate to help him get to the heart of the matter.Between those deaths and a series of attacks on snowmobilers up the Kanuyaq River, not to mention the still-open homicide of Park villain Louis Deem last year, part-time P.I. and newly elected chairman of the Niniltna Native Association Kate Shugak has her hands very much full.Dana Stabenow's Kate Shugak series continues to be beloved among crime fiction fans but also provides a fascinating window into life and death in Alaska."Excellent . . . This is a richly rewarding regional series that continues to grow in power as it grows in length." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)"One of the best . . . A dynamite combination of atmosphere, action, and character." —Booklist (starred review)

A slumping detective is hired to investigate the most powerful man in his city - the priest.

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Mackenzie August is a private detective and he's in a rut. His is a feast-or-famine profession, and seasons of mundane work are wearing him down. What he needs is a stimulating case...

Two men come to Mackenzie in secret and request his services. The leader of their church is a venerable and nationally celebrated priest, yet rumors circulate that all is not as it seems. A young clergyman, recently hired, alleges the man is really a villain in disguise. Who can be trusted, the newcomer or the respected priest?

Mackenzie is charged with discovering who is telling the truth and who is lying, and do it before the public catches wind. What he discovers, however, is far worse than anyone could've guessed...

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Author's Note - This is not a canonical book in the Mackenzie August series. This is a stand-alone mystery. You're going to love it.

Who buried Helen Lockwood in a shallow grave on South Manitou Island?Helen Lockwood's boat was found drifting off Sleeping Bear Dunes with no one aboard. A year later her body was found in a shallow grave on South Manitou Island. She'd been in court, fighting with the Park Service who had condemned her family's four hundred-acre orchard to make it part of the new Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Burr Lafayette, her lawyer, had kept the Park Service at bay for seven years, with no end in sight. Until Helen disappeared.After her body was found, her husband, Tommy, was arrested for her murder. It turns out that he'd been trying to sell the orchards to the Park Service ever since Helen went missing.Burr Lafayette, recently divorced and the deposed head of a major Detroit law firm, now finds himself defending Tommy. Burr, though, isn't a criminal lawyer. A man at loose ends, he's a brilliant litigator who prefers sailboats and dogs over courtrooms and clients.The prosecutor has damning evidence and Tommy may not have been the perfect husband, but Helen had many enemies. Burr is convinced there's a clue somewhere in the dunes that will unlock the truth.• • •Critics call Cutter’s books “pure Michigan”."Cutter is becoming the next Erle Stanley Gardner, master of courtroom drama...He has a knack of keeping the reader guessing with complex plotting, deceitful witnesses and romance set against the beautiful backdrop of the Sleeping Bear Dunes."—Bill Castanier,Lansing City PulseIf you like John Grisham and Scott Turow, you'll love Bear Bones. Bear Bones is the third book in the award winning Burr Lafayette mystery series.