Her small hands tremble and tears run down her cheeks. Shivering in the dark, damp storeroom, the little girl clutches her favourite toy dog. She cries out for help, but nobody answers. Her mother went missing last night and, as dawn breaks, there is still no sign of her.Four-year-old Cleo shakes with fear as she tells the police that her mother, Darcie, was taken by a man on their way home last night. Darcie told Cleo to run and hide, and the last thing she saw was Darcie being pushed into the back of a car.When police look into Darcie’s life, they discover a drunken argument with her best friend hours before she went missing, a dark figure seen loitering near where Cleo was found, and a recent assault allegation against a customer at Darcie’s work.It seems like everyone around the young mother was keeping secrets, but Darcie had a dark secret of her own – one she hasn’t dared tell a soul.Did Darcie’s deadly past finally catch up with her? And will she find the strength to fight for her life and keep her promise to return for her beloved daughter?If you enjoy reading Angela Marsons, J M Dalgliesh and Mark Edwards then you’ll absolutely love this addictive page-turner. What readers are saying about Her Last Goodbye:????? ‘A heart-pounding and emotionally gripping crime thriller that will leave readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish… Will leave readers breathless… The suspense never lets up… Pulse-pounding suspense.’ Goodreads reviewer????? ‘Loved!!!!! Amazing!!!!! Wow!!!!! Just when I thought this series couldn’t get any better, it totally does… Rollercoaster of an ending… It left me in total shock saying OMG.’ Blue Moon Blogger????? ‘This was an absolute belter of a read. I was so engrossed, I read it in one sitting.’ Goodreads reviewer????? ‘Absolutely jaw-dropping twist near the end! Phenomenal!’ Goodreads reviewer????? ‘Brilliant! Amazing! Fabulous!... Addicted to it straight off the bat… Gobsmacked with those sneaky, deceiving twists!’ Goodreads reviewer????? ‘Instantly hooked… One that I can’t stop thinking about from the minute I pick it up to the moment I finish it.’ Goodreads reviewer????? ‘This was an edge-of-the-seat suspenseful story with lots of twists and turns and gasp-out-loud moments.’ Goodreads reviewer????? ‘Full of suspenseful nail-biting moments that kept my hooked… I eagerly turned the pages.’ @arcreviews_by_m????? ‘Pulled me in from the start… I enjoyed every second of this one!!!’ Goodreads reviewer????? ‘Absolutely amazing!… Feels so vivid that your hair stands on end as you read it.’ Goodreads reviewer????? ‘Another fantastic story. Gina Harte is one of my all-time favourite characters… Excellent… Read this book in one sitting.’ Goodreads reviewer????? ‘Just wow!… Packed with tension, secrets and lies. Totally loved it.’ Goodreads reviewer????? ‘One wild ride and I loved it!… Kept me engrossed and guessing.’ Goodreads reviewer????? ‘A five-star read.’ Goodreads reviewer‘Impossible to put down… A jaw-dropping twist that I didn’t see coming.’ Goodreads reviewer

Are there always two sides to every one person? In book five of the McKenna Mystery series, Grace finds herself in a tangle of one woman’s lies.When a gothic, angsty teen girl shows up in her visions, she’s forced to dissect the past of Amy Brooks, do-gooder and doctor’s wife who runs a non-profit for pregnant and grief-stricken women. One of those women happens to be a newcomer to Bridgeton, by the name of Charlotte Anderson. It doesn’t take Grace long to discover a rare bond between Amy and Charlotte, but as she digs deeper into their southern past, she uncovers all that has been left unsaid. Grace’s own impending pregnancy is gripping her deadline tighter than ever before, as she works restlessly to solve the crime and stop Amy before someone else gets hurt. In Chasing Ghosts, Grace has to step away from Bridgeton for the first time, to expose a ruthless criminal.U.S. Review of BooksChasing Ghostsby Kate AnslingerAmazonbook review by Amanda Hanson"It's only nasty people who pretend to be good. Always keep that in mind."Grace McKenna is a brilliant detective and the only female one in her department. However, Grace has a secret: she can see past crimes committed in the eyes of criminals. This gift has enabled her to solve cold cases. Grace is currently pregnant with her first child, and her doctor has been watching her closely because she is going through a geriatric pregnancy. During one of her doctor’s appointments, Grace meets a young woman, Charlotte Anderson, who is also pregnant. Grace locks eyes with Amy, a much older woman accompanying Charlotte. Grace sees the agony of a gothic teen in Amy’s eyes, and this vision puzzles her. The more Grace thinks about it, the more she feels the urge to learn more about the woman. In her novel, Anslinger sends the reader on a journey through Grace's eyes. This perspective is especially interesting because the main character's gift is to see past crimes committed through the eyes of criminals, and it allows the reader to vicariously experience what Grace is going through. In addition, the author does a good job of giving each character a unique trait that stands out. The dialogue also helps give the reader an idea of each one's personality. The narrative dives deep into Grace's emotions when she cannot get the answers she is looking for and is only getting pieces. Anslinger also explores the theme that appearances may be deceitful. For instance, Amy appears to be the picture-perfect wife and a good person on the surface, while what dwells inside is something else entirely. Thus, the author establishes a sharp contrast between one's inward and outward appearance. Readers will likely appreciate this book because of its many twists and turns. A 2023 Eric Hoffer Book Award Category FinalistRECOMMENDED by the US Review

“Relentless from start to finish. Badal just gets better and better.”
—David Morrell, New York Times Bestselling Author of “Murder As a Fine Art”
In “Dark Angel,” the second in the Lassiter/Martinez Case Files series, Detectives Barbara Lassiter and Susan Martinez pick up where they left off in “Borderline.” Assigned to a murder case, they discover that their suspect is much more than a one-off killer. In fact, the murderer appears to be a vigilante hell-bent on taking revenge against career criminals who the criminal justice system has failed to punish.
But Lassiter and Martinez are soon caught up in the middle of an FBI investigation of a monstrous home invasion gang that has murdered dozens of innocent victims across the United States. When they discover a link between their vigilante killer and the home invasion crew, they come into conflict with powerful men in the FBI who are motivated more by career self-preservation than by bringing justice to innocent victims.
Award-Winning and best-selling author Joseph Badal presents another intricate, tension-filled mystery that puts readers on the edge of their seats from the first page to the last, and will have them demanding more Lassiter/Martinez stories.
“Great characters, action and plotting. ‘Dark Angel’ is a real winner!”
—Paul Kemprecos, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of “The Minoan Cipher”

In a "splendid mystery with . . . a lovely twist," the Yorkshire detectives dig up a bad seed in a horticulturalist's rosy life (Publishers Weekly).   Reginald Hill "raised the classical British mystery to new heights" when he introduced pugnacious Yorkshire Det. Inspector Andrew Dalziel and his partner, the callow Sgt. Peter Pascoe (The New York Times Book Review). Their chafing differences in education, manners, technique, and temperament made them "the most remarkable duo in the annals of crime fiction" (Toronto Star). Adapted into a long-running hit show for the BBC, the Gold Dagger Award–winning series is now available as ebooks.   What's the secret of Patrick Aldermann's success? Well, he was bequeathed his aunt's gardened estate after her sudden death; his wife's wealthy father died leaving the couple a hefty inheritance; and several fatal mishaps among colleagues have allowed the milquetoast to rise in his company with alarming speed. His boss fears he's hired a serial killer—a suspicion that's compelled the CID's Andrew Dalziel and Peter Pascoe to investigate. Is it possible the mild-mannered accountant, whose only real side passion seems to be roses, has a thorny edge? If yes, then who's the next deadhead to be pruned from Aldermann's perfect life?   Deadheads is the 7th book in the Dalziel and Pascoe Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.

“An all-star lineup of 13 women mystery authors has produced one madcap, murderous tale” in this serial novel by Nevada Barr, JD Robb, and others (Publishers Weekly).The promise of discretion and pampering—and a long-overdue reconciliation with her mother—draws Caroline Blessing, the young wife of a newly-elected Congressman, to the fancy Phoenix Spa. But after her first night in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Caroline wakes to find the rich and famous guests in turmoil and under suspicion: the spa’s flamboyant and ambitious owner has been murdered. As the secrets come out, and the body count rises, can Caroline keep herself from becoming the next victim?This serial novel features chapters by Nevada Barr, J.D. Robb, Nancy Pickard, Lisa Scottoline, Perri O’Shaughnessy, J.A. Jance, Faye Kellerman, Mary Jane Clark, Marcia Talley, Anne Perry, Diana Gabaldon, Val McDermid, and Laure R. King.

FROM POPULAR AUTHOR OF LGBTQIA ROMANCE PETER E. FENTONBook two in the Declan Hunt Mysteries seriesHow far would you be willing to go to keep a secret?When writer Malcolm Tull is discovered dead at his writing desk, all signs point to suicide. But Malcolm' s editor isn' t so sure. There' s the matter of the man' s missing computer, a mislaid manuscript and the fact that he didn' t seem the type to take his own life.Declan Hunt and Charlie Watts are called into action and make their way to the mysterious Hoodoo House nestled on the edge of the Badlands of Alberta. Soon they are embroiled in a case involving blackmail, gay tricks and possibly even murder.As the secrets of Hoodoo House come to light, Charlie discovers that his boss has been keeping a few secrets of his own, secrets that could impact their romantic relationship outside of the office. And before this investigation is done, Charlie will have to get to the truth, even if it means this might be his final case for Declan Hunt Investigations.