Detective Merci Rayborn returns with a potential murder suicide case to test her strength in this thriller by a New York Times–bestselling author—"I rank the crime novels of T. Jefferson Parker right up there with the best" (Sue Grafton)."Parker . . .scores again with a heroine whose steely toughness is leavened by warmth and vulnerability. It's a pleasure to spend time with her." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)A beautiful young woman is dead in the bathroom of her home. Her husband—a promising young cop named Archie Wildcraft—is shot in the head but still alive. It looks like an attempted murder/suicide, but something tells Detective Merci Rayborn that there's more to the story.When the suspect vanishes from his hospital bed, he draws Merci into a manhunt that leaves the entire department questioning her abilities and her judgment. Is Archie's flight the act of a ruined mind, or a faithful heart? Is his account of the night his wife was murdered half-formed memory, or careful manipulation? Merci and Wildcraft head for a collision in a dizzying succession of cryptic clues, terrifying secrets, and painful truths."A showcase for mood, setting and pace." —Publishers Weekly"Parker again creates realistic characters with true emotions. . . . [Merci] is sure to become popular with new fans as well as old." —Library Journal"An excellent crime novel driven by Parker's recurrent theme of loss and isolation through illness or injury. . . . A thoughtful, multilayered tale in which crime is a catalyst rather than the centerpiece." —Booklist

Female bartenders are targeted by a killer in this PI novel by the author Michael Connelly calls "the master of the high-stakes thriller."   After three young bartenders are murdered in Miami, and another goes missing in Philadelphia, private investigator Max Freeman is hired—by his ex-girlfriend Sherry—to look into the deaths. He accepts the job grudgingly, especially since Sherry is convinced the prime suspect is a retired police officer who once saved Freeman's life back in Philly.   Heading from Florida up north to his old stomping grounds, Freeman races to solve the case before the killer can strike again. But looking at the evidence objectively as he wrestles with his personal feelings for Sherry and his former colleague will be more difficult than he expected, in this mystery that's "compelling from start to finish" by an Edgar Award–winning author (The Miami Herald).   This ebook contains an illustrated biography of the author featuring never-before-seen photos.

Discover the twisted and utterly mesmerizing Sunday Times bestseller that everyone is talking about . . .**Shortlisted for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year**‘Too few thriller writers produce books that genuinely thrill, but Tania Carver is one of them. These are seriously scary books.’ MARK BILLINGHAM‘Keep the lights on for this one . . . an utterly terrifying yet believable thriller.’ The MirrorThis killer wants a baby. And they’ll do anything to get one.DI Phil Brennan of Colchester Major Crime has seen his share of horrors. But this crime scene will haunt him forever. Heavily pregnant Claire Fielding lies dead on her bed, brutally butchered in her own flat. Her stomach gapes open.Her baby is nowhere to be found.The killer took the baby because they wanted him alive. For now . . .It’s up to Detective Brennan to hunt for the killer, and save an innocent new life before it’s too late — but he can’t do it alone.Brennan needs the help of Marina Esposito. She’s the most brilliant profiler he knows, and the only one who can get under the skin of this twisted killer. Even if she is his ex-lover . . .But little does Brennan suspect Marina is now pregnant with another man’s child — and in the killer’s sights.Can they put aside their own feelings long enough to crack this impossible case? Before it cracks them . . .Please note, this book was previously published as The Surrogate.Perfect for fans of M.W. Craven, Angela Marsons, Robert Bryndza, Patricia Gibney and Alex Smith, this pulse-pounding thriller slices straight to the bone. Are you brave enough to turn the first page?MORE PRAISE FOR TANIA CARVER:‘Dark, sexy . . . relentlessly suspenseful.’ RICHARD MONTANARI‘If Tania Carver doesn’t creep you out, you should seek professional help.’ VAL McDERMID‘Powerful, gory and unflinching . . . a near-perfect crime novel which will keep you guessing into the wee small hours.’ Bella‘Creepy . . . with a plotline that snares from the off, Carver’s debut sets the crime thriller bar high.’ Irish Examiner‘Full of fear and edginess, this author’s carved out a niche for a particularly creepy sort of thriller.’ Star magazine????? ‘This book holds you for the start . . . plenty of twists and turns and . . . I had a blast reading it. ENJOY!’ Luna, Goodreads????? ‘OMG! I was hooked from the start.’ Wandarer, Goodreads????? ‘An amazing, gruesome, sickening and mind-blowing thriller!’ Faouzia, Goodreads????? ‘So good it’s traumatising!!!’ Moshi, Goodreads????? ‘Fantastic . . . I literally didn’t see the final revelation coming.’ Amanda, GoodreadsMeet Brennan and Esposito, partners in sleuthing and more.Relentlessly dedicated Detective Phil Brennan is a rising star of Colchester Major Crime, and the envy of his workmates. But they don’t know the real Phil, battling panic attacks at crime scenes, unable to put his childhood trauma behind him. Marina Esposito, Phil’s talented profiler ex, is the only one who sees beneath Phil’s calm, collected façade. But Phil’s latest gruesome case can’t fail to open up old wounds. Can he face up to his demons as well as the twisted killer . . . ?Marina Esposito is brilliant, intuitive and no stranger to darkness. A lecturer turned profiler, her insights are razor-sharp, but they almost cost her everything. After a near-death experience in the line of duty, Marina stepped away from policework. Now pregnant and more vulnerable than ever, she knows she should say ‘no’ to this latest case. Yet she can’t seem to close the door on her messy history with DI Phil Brennan.

After over 9 million copies sold, evil comes full circle for Lisa Jackson's internationally revered Detectives Rick Bentz and Reuben Montoya. Father John is back to terrorize The Big Easy...and the sinners of New Orleans will repent...A LETHAL PAST . . . There are killers so savage, so twisted, that they leave a mark not just on their victims, but on everyone who crosses their path. For Detectives Bentz and Montoya, Father John, a fake priest who used the sharpened beads of a rosary to strangle sex workers, is one such monster.A DEADLY RETURN . . . Bentz thought he’d ended that horror years ago when he killed Father John deep in the swamp. But now there are chilling signs he may have been wrong. A new victim has surfaced, her ruined body staged in deliberate, unmistakable detail. Either it’s a terrifying copycat, or Father John, the detective’s own recurring nightmare, has come back to haunt New Orleans.THE MOST PRIZED VICTIM FOR LAST . . . Another death, and another. Bentz is growing convinced that Father John isn’t just back. He’s circling closer, targeting those Bentz loves most. And this time, he won’t be stopped until the last sinner has paid the ultimate price . . .

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