Follow Detective Inspector McKinnon in another thrilling case! Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Stuart MacBride, L J Ross and Faith Martin.When missing turns to murder…West Uist, ScotlandLocal farmer Hector MacFarlane has been found dead, trampled by his own cattle.A well-liked man in the community, at first there is no suspicion surrounding his death.But when an urn containing some of his ashes is found broken and defiled, doubt starts to creep in.And when a man arrives on the island looking for a missing woman, Detective Inspector Torquil McKinnon soon finds himself with more than one mystery to solve.With thick mist shrouding the remote island in gloom and rumours circulating about the death of the farmer, Torquil finds it increasingly difficult to get answers.Is there a connection between the dead man and the missing woman? Could anyone else be in danger?And is the local community once more under threat…?THE SCATTERING MURDERS is the eighth crime thriller in the detective series featuring Inspector Torquil McKinnon: an action-packed police procedural full of suspense.INSPECTOR TORQUIL MCKINNON MYSTERY SERIESBOOK ONE: The Gathering MurdersBOOK TWO: Deathly WindBOOK THREE: Murder SolsticeBOOK FOUR: Flotsam & JetsamBOOK FIVE: Death In TransitBOOK SIX: Deadly StillBOOK SEVEN: Deep and DeadlyBOOK EIGHT: The Scattering Murders

A new series from the New York Times bestselling author of the J.J. Graves Mystery Series...Mabel McCoy, a young and widowed tea shop owner in the quaint coastal town of Grimm Island, South Carolina, finds her life as calm as a perfectly steeped cup of tea. The highlight of her month is hosting the Silver Sleuths Murder Society at her charming shop—a group of spirited seniors with a penchant for mysteries. She loves the tranquility and wouldn’t have it any other way.But when a dashing new sheriff arrives in town with a backlog of baffling cold cases, Mabel's peaceful existence is upended. She’s reluctantly drawn into a tangled web of lies, deceit, and murder that goes far deeper than she ever imagined. With the Silver Sleuths eager to put their fictional detective skills to the test, Mabel must navigate the treacherous waters of real-life mystery-solving. Secrets emerge, old wounds resurface, and Mabel must uncover the truth before it's too late.Will the Silver Sleuths unravel the town's darkest secrets, or will this be a mystery too perilous for even their sharp minds?

As a serial killer stalks a coastal English town, a troubled detective is on the trail in this gritty crime thriller by the author of The Mechanic Trilogy.The English seaside town of Blackpool has a dangerous side, as Detective Inspector Rosalind Kray knows all too well. After surviving a vicious knife attack which left her husband dead, Kray is now returning to work—only to be handed a serial killer investigation. But this killer doesn't just want to take the lives of his victims, he wants to obliterate their very existence. The murders appear random, but each quarry is selected with meticulous care. Kray has always had a unique asset in investigations like these: the ability to think like a killer. Between fighting her superiors and struggling with her own demons, Kray makes a series of horrifying discoveries that turn the case on its head. But just when she thinks she's closing in on the killer, her world comes crashing down in ways she could never have imagined.

Five is definitely not a book for the faint-hearted, but Ursula Archer delivers great suspense, unexpected plot twists, and multi-dimensional characters in this international bestseller.A woman's corpse is discovered in a meadow. A strange combination of letters and numbers has been tattooed on the soles of her feet. Detective inspector Beatrice Kaspary from the local murder squad quickly identifies the digits as map coordinates. These lead to a series of gruesome discoveries as she and her colleague Florin Wenninger embark on a bloody trail – a modern-day scavenger hunt using GPS navigation devices to locate hidden caches. The "owner" of these unofficial, unpublished geocaches is a highly calculating and elusive fiend who leaves his victims' body-parts sealed in plastic bags, complete with riddles that culminate in a five-stage plot. Kaspary herself becomes an unwilling pawn in the perpetrator's game of cat and mouse as she risks all to uncover the motives behind the murderer's actions.

The start of a thrilling new crime series from Robert Bryndza, the multi-million bestselling author of the Detective Erika Foster and P.I. Kate Marshall series.‘One of the best crime writers around today, open a Bryndza book and your satisfaction is GUARANTEED!’ ????? Reader ReviewWinter, 1987. Detective Jamie Day arrives in London determined to prove himself. After years policing a quiet seaside town, his promotion to the Metropolitan Police feels like the opportunity he has been waiting for.But the capital is a very different world.On his first day in plain clothes, Jamie makes a grim discovery: the dismembered body of a young man, left in a dark corner of the city. What should have been a routine first shift quickly becomes the beginning of a major murder investigation.Then another victim is found.As winter deepens, young men are being killed late at night across London, their bodies discovered in eerily similar circumstances. The detectives soon realise they may be hunting a serial killer.Working alongside a tough and experienced team, Jamie must prove he belongs while navigating the pressures of a high-profile investigation. But as the case grows darker, the killer’s pattern begins to emerge. And if they don’t stop him soon, another body will be waiting in the shadows.The Quiet Kill, is the latest page-turner from multi-million bestselling author Robert Bryndza, so gripping it will keep you reading long past bedtime.What real readers are saying about THE QUIET KILL:‘Dark, compelling, and brilliantly written, Jamie Day is a fantastic protagonist - determined, relatable, and believable as a young detective finding his feet.' Booksta Jon ?????‘Wow, what a brilliant read! In true Robert Bryndza style the story was thrilling and fast paced - I loved it!' ????? Netgalley Reviewer'Bryndza’s sharp writing and vivid character work make this a standout in the crime thriller genre!' ????? Netgalley Reviewer‘Dark, gritty and quietly menacing – what really stood out for me was how vividly Robert Bryndza brings 1980s London to life! Highly recommended.' ????? Netgalley Reviewer‘Wow, this book sucked me in from the very first page and I could barely put it down!' ????? Netgalley Reviewer

Sparks fly between hotshot FBI Agent Rick Sanchez and no-holds-barred, FBI-K9 Handler Kendra Dean, as they race to stop a serial killer.While hiking in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, FBI Special Agent Kendra Dean and her K9 partner, Baxter, stumble upon a dead body stashed in the woods. The discovery changes both of their lives forever.Special Agent Rick Sanchez hunts a serial murderer who is targeting women on a multi-state killing spree. Kendra Dean, an agent Rick met on a joint mission six months ago, has found the most recent victim. Rick and Kendra once shared a tempting chemistry but time and miles made their spark a distant memory.Now, thrust together to solve a deadly case, Rick and Kendra rekindle their attraction only to find their personal demons are even greater obstacles than their geography. It’s hard for Kendra to see around the chip she carries on her shoulder as she works to prove herself in a man’s world. Rick harbors a debilitating guilt over a past failure that holds his heart prisoner and he’s terrified to love again.The serial killer sets his sights on Kendra. With her life in the balance, she and Rick must deal with their issues. Will they be able to admit their feelings and embrace their growing intimacy before it’s too late?Get your copy today!