“A masterpiece of thriller and mystery.”—Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone)?????When a murder occurs in her rural home town, brilliant FBI Agent Selena Raven is dispatched, unaware she must work alongside her ex-husband, now sheriff, as the two butt heads, face old grudges, and must partner to stop a killer before it’s too late.When a body is discovered in the abandoned church where Selena Raven was supposed to get married, coming home feels like a warning. As more women turn up dead, Selena realizes the killer is far from finished—and working alongside the man she left behind may be the only way to stop them.FOREVER DARK is the first book in a long-awaited new series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller Once Gone (a free download) has received over 7,000 five star ratings and reviews.The Selena Raven mystery series drops readers into the rural heart of the American Midwest, where the cases are brutal, the secrets run generations deep, and the agent tasked with solving them is the last person who wanted to come home. Fans of Laura Griffin, Robert Dugoni, and Kendra Elliot are sure to fall in love.Future books in the series are also available!“An edge of your seat thriller in a new series that keeps you turning pages! ...So many twists, turns and red herrings… I can't wait to see what happens next.”—Reader review (Her Last Wish)?????“A strong, complex story about two FBI agents trying to stop a serial killer. If you want an author to capture your attention and have you guessing, yet trying to put the pieces together, Pierce is your author!”—Reader review (Her Last Wish)?????“A typical Blake Pierce twisting, turning, roller coaster ride suspense thriller. Will have you turning the pages to the last sentence of the last chapter!!!”—Reader review (City of Prey)?????“Right from the start we have an unusual protagonist that I haven't seen done in this genre before. The action is nonstop… A very atmospheric novel that will keep you turning pages well into the wee hours.”—Reader review (City of Prey)?????“Everything that I look for in a book… a great plot, interesting characters, and grabs your interest right away. The book moves along at a breakneck pace and stays that way until the end. Now on go I to book two!”—Reader review (Girl, Alone)?????“Exciting, heart pounding, edge of your seat book… a must read for mystery and suspense readers!”—Reader review (Girl, Alone)?????

A life or death decision leads Sergeant Jessica Raker to swap the Metropolitan Police for trouble up north, but old enemies are on her tail . . ."The build-up of tension is ominous and terrifying . . . Oldham has produced a superb first book in his new series. Readers who like their police procedurals gritty, violent, twisty, and tense will love it" Booklist Starred ReviewA split-second decision has life-changing consequences for Metropolitan Police firearms officer Jessica Raker when she fatally wounds the son of a notorious organized crime chief during a robbery in Greenwich - and discovers her husband has been having an affair.With her career, her marriage and her life in danger, Jess is sent back to her home town of Clitheroe in the Ribble Valley to take up a sergeant role in Lancashire police. But as she throws herself into dealing with a hostage situation up on Dead Man's Stake Farm and a body discovered in a reservoir on her first day, her enemies are plotting their revenge - and they're closer than she thinks . . .

A flood is coming to the historic West Midlands city of Shrewsbury. After days of relentless rain, the raging River Severn is an unstoppable force, sweeping through twisty streets and closed doors — where it’s about to dredge up the darkest of secrets . . .Coroner and single mum Martha Gunn is trudging through Tesco when she gets the call.The police have found a body. A John Doe floating in a riverside cottage. Whoever this man is, he’s been dead a while. Left to rot in the cottage’s mouldering cellar.But nature has a way of revealing what people try to bury.Martha’s family dinner will have to wait. Instead, she finds herself standing in a mortuary — the corpse laid out for her like a puzzle the police can’t solve.Only Martha can piece together the truth behind the poor man’s death. But all her clinical expertise can’t prepare her for what comes next.A funeral wreath — left on Martha’s own doorstep.A warning meant for her and her twelve-year-old twins if she doesn’t leave this case — murky as the filthy floodwaters — well alone . . .Perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, Aline Templeton, Silent Witness and Patricia Cornwell, this fiendishly twisty and atmospheric crime thriller is sure to keep you turning the pages late into the night.Please note, this book was previously published as River Deep.WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING ABOUT THE MARTHA GUNN MYSTERIES:‘A simmering mystery, set in a seemingly peaceful town in England . . . A tense page-turner.’ Midwest Book Review‘There is no better exponent of the female detective novel in England than Priscilla Masters.’ Julian Symans, bestselling author‘Masters packs strength after strength into this book. From the atmospheric city of Shrewsbury . . . to a plot that twists and turns . . . to a strong-willed main character.’ Kittling Books????? ‘Compelling . . . I had to keep on until I finished.’ Damaskcat, Goodreads????? ‘Ho, Priscilla, where have you been hiding! A very clever story . . . keeps you reading until the last page.’ David, Goodreads????? ‘Priscilla Masters always delivers.’ Valerie, Goodreads????? ‘I loved this book, particularly Martha Gunn . . . a strong woman alone, raising her family.’ H. E. Patterson, Amazon????? ‘A totally captivating plot [that] hooks you and never lets go!’ Nelson, AmazonMEET THE SLEUTHForty-something coroner Martha Gunn knows a thing or two about grief. After the sudden death of her husband, it’s defined her in ways she never imagined. Martha’s twin children were toddlers at the time. Now, a pair of secretive and sulky pre-teens, they have the knack of making Martha feel like an outsider in her own home. Dry-humoured, incisive and relentlessly curious, Martha’s mind is sharp as any scalpel. When DI Alex Randall seeks her insight on a murder case, she can’t resist getting involved — professionally and maybe personally?THE SETTINGWelcome to Shrewsbury, an ancient market town that will always be defined by its past. The River Severn encircles it on all sides, making it feel like a medieval island frozen in time. With its timbered buildings, narrow lanes and steep streets, its streets are layered with centuries of history. It might seem peaceful at first glance. But a place this old is bound to have its secrets. And they won’t stay hidden forever . . .

"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, ?????