Shortlisted for The Bloody Scotland Scottish Crime Debut of the Year and longlisted for the McIlvanney Scottish Crime Book of the YearFamily ties can be deadly…In the shadow of the Pentland Hills, a man has been callously struck down in front of his home. Tyre marks suggest it was no accidental hit-and-run. Somebody wanted him dead and as the man fights for every breath, they might still get their wish.Grappling with the demons he thought he could leave behind after months away on enforced leave, DS Malkie McCulloch resists pressure from his superiors to pass the case on to the road policing unit, convinced that whoever was behind the wheel will be waiting for the chance to finish the job.With the help of his partner DC Steph Lang, Malkie uncovers evidence that leads him to a former soldier suffering with PTSD. Risking his already tarnished career – and his life – he must unpick a complex web of family ties, deception, and greed to reveal the secrets at the heart of the case. When the veteran decides to take justice into his own hands, and a key witness reveals information that implicates somebody within the police, can Malkie piece together the truth before the body count soars?The first in a gripping new Scottish crime thriller series featuring DS Malkie McCulloch, a brilliantly complex detective who will risk everything to protect the innocent. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, JM Dalgliesh and JD Kirk.What readers are saying about Blood Runs Deep:‘One heck of a ride… set against the moody backdrop of the Pentland Hills, this Scottish crime thriller keeps you guessing from start to finish.’ Reader review ?????‘Do yourself a favour, put your phone on silent and make the time to enjoy this assured debut novel undisturbed… an excellent and unpredictable story.’ Reader review ?????‘Wow!!! this book blew me away!!!! Such a great thriller and totally kept me guessing what would happen next the entire book!!!!!!’ Reader review ?????‘The writing is sharp, and the pacing is spot-on… sprinkled with dark Scottish humour.’ Reader review ?????‘What really happened that night? Why? And who is telling the truth? It kept me glued to the pages from the start until the very end.’ Reader review ?????‘The plot was intricately woven, with clues seeded in so cleverly you have to go back and check once you reach the end.’ Reader review ?????‘Wow what a book… I could not put it down.’ Reader review ?????‘I was so caught up in the life of Malkie McCulloch and Steph… I was 100% on their side and so badly wanted them to win… I found myself just needing to keep reading to see what was going to happen next.’ Reader review ?????‘It is hard to believe this is the first book by the author… I loved the characterisation, even the criminals were very interesting! Malkie is a tortured DS with a brilliant sidekick in Steph.’ Reader review ?????

Years after his daughter’s death, a former London cop is on the trail of an insidious criminal conspiracy in this “remarkably assured debut” thriller (Diamond Dagger Award–winning author Andrew Taylor). Dylan Kasper is stuck. Living in self-imposed reclusion from his former life in the Metropolitan police, he’s been in a downward spiral since his daughter’s suicide five years ago. But all that changes when the son of an esteemed professor jumps in front of atrain—an eerie echo of his daughter’s death. His former colleagues call it suicide, but Kasper knows there’s more to the story. Taking on the investigation himself, Kasper soon discovers the kind of trouble young teacher was in. With nowhere to run, he thought suicide was the only way to keep his family safe. And as Kasper continues to dig for the truth—and the connection to his own tragic past—he finds himself a target of some very dangerous enemies . . .

A NEW CRIME THRILLER SET IN YORKSHIRE FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR EMMY ELLIS.A killer who feeds his victims to the pigs.A woman who finds her boyfriend’s head in her front garden.A strait-laced detective who’s drawn to a shady gang member.Carys Brignell is a young, divorced woman in her thirties. She owns a lovely home in Bishop’s Lock — a perk from her divorce settlement — and has a vibrant social life.One morning Carys opens her bedroom curtains and sees a head on a spike in the front garden — it belongs to her new boyfriend.Detective Inspector Anna James is assigned to the case. She quickly learns that fun-loving Carys is a habitual liar and serial bed-hopper. She spends most of her evenings in her local pub flirting with young men, including roguish Joshua ‘Parole’ Cribbins, a member of crime syndicate the Northern Kings.Then another head is found on a spike on the edge of a field. And this time Anna knows the victim . . .Someone is targeting male associates of Carys — and ‘Parole’ could be next.Anna wants to warn him. She’s not sure if it’s out of duty or because she fancies him. But getting involved with ‘Parole’ is a risky game to play.Then Anna makes a breakthrough in the case that leads her to a farm on the outskirts of town. When she sees the pig pen and scraps of clothing littering the area, the penny drops: the killer is feeding the victim’s bodies to the pigs . . .This utterly gripping crime thriller is perfect for fans of Martina Cole, Angela Marsons, Helen H. Durrant and Charlie Gallagher.READERS LOVE THE PIG PEN:????? ‘This book did not disappoint! The storyline was very interesting and had me gripped to my Kindle. I highly recommend reading this book!’ Debbie B.????? ‘Brilliant start to what’s shaping up to be another exciting series from Emmy Ellis, a true queen of crime fiction.’ Gill K.????? ‘This was a great read! Highly recommend this new series and hope it continues.’ Louise A.????? ‘This is the first Emmy Ellis book that I have read and will not be the last . . . I enjoyed this book immensely and found it a great easy read with a fluid writing style.’ Gail T.????? ‘THIS is how you start off a new series! Such a chilling, gripping read! I wish I could give it more than 5 stars! This was a twisted, jaw-dropping, fast-paced story that I did not want to put down!’ Tammy W.????? ‘Wow, another brilliant book by this author. A brilliant start to a new series!’ Angela S.????? ‘Loved it! Can’t wait to read the next one.’ Shell S.THE DETECTIVEDI Anna James is balanced, level-headed and diligent. Her colleagues joke that she can be blunt and to the point, but in her line of work, that helps her get results. She went into the police force because she loves the Famous Five and Scooby Doo — the idea of solving crimes for a living was thrilling! Her home is as immaculate as her desk, preferring to keep things minimal so there’s less things to dust and tidy. She’s single and in her forties. She doesn’t like going on nights out and prefers to stay at home and read.

In a world of wealth and secrets, one attorney fights for the truth. Avery Collins isn't your typical attorney. After years behind bars for a murder she didn't commit, she's now a relentless defender of the innocent. Her latest case? A ticking time bomb of secrets and lies.Esme Guitierrez, an El Salvadoran refugee, stands accused of murdering Aria Whitmore, the talented daughter of a billionaire hotelier.Avery unearths a web of disturbing truths hidden within the Whitmore mansion: the disappearance of Aria's birth mother, her unlikely friendship with a schizophrenic man, and threatening emails containing insider information point to a much darker reality. Each revelation draws her into a labyrinth of secrets that only leads to more questions. Avery must navigate a treacherous legal landscape filled with media scrutiny, death threats, and unexpected twists to uncover the truth and prevent an innocent woman from facing the death penalty.Sinclair delivers a high-octane legal thriller with a shocking twist. A pulse-pounding journey through the underbelly of justice. Clear your schedule - once you start, you won't be able to put it down.____________________________________________________Praise for the Southern California Legal Thriller Series:? ? ? ? ? I could not put this book down and it actually explodes with excitement.? ? ? ? ? This is the best legal thriller I’ve ever read!? ? ? ? ? It is a thriller from start to finish.? ? ? ? ? I don't have time for a long review because I'm too excited to begin the next book.? ? ? ? ? The plot has many twists and turns but the ending will surprise you.? ? ? ? ? That book started out with a bang.

Criminal defense attorney Mitch Turner is awoken in the middle of the night by a message from his nerdy law school employee, Timothy Cooper, begging Mitch for help. Uncertain about the problem from Timothy's cryptic texts, Mitch Turner slips into his suit and heads over to visit Timothy, unable to imagine any reason why Timothy would be calling for help at such a late hour. Mitch arrives to find the police at Timothy's apartment and learns that Timothy's roommate was murdered. Mitch immediately retrieves Timothy from the police before they can get him to say anything more and, while in the process, has a run-in with his ex-girlfriend, who is now a detective. Mitch takes Timothy back to his office to debrief, but not long afterward, the police show up and arrest Timothy for the murder of his roommate.There are no witnesses. There are no other suspects.The police consider it an open and shut case, but the only thing that keeps Mitch from arranging a plea bargain is his belief that his client did not do it. The deeper Mitch digs, the more he learns that his client has secrets that he wants to be kept quiet at any cost, even at the expense of going to jail for something he did not do. Mitch soon learns he must work at odds with his client to provide the best legal representation possible, going around Timothy as he fights to keep his client out of jail.Can Mitch Turner learn the truth while also serving his client's best interests?If you like legal thrillers, this novel is for you. Mitch Turner is a fast-talking lawyer who takes risks where others might not. Fans of John Grisham, Michael Connelly, and Scott Turow will enjoy this story. Pick up your copy today!Second Edition released August 4, 2021.Sneak Peek:I sent the message and tried to figure out what my next step ought to be. I had intentionally not asked for details but I needed to know what I was walking into.The communications should be privileged, but I wasn’t going to trust to that, especially not in the heat of the moment.If the fool had thought to encrypt his phone this might have been easier. My instruction to password protect his phone had been done more to protect me than him. If it wasn’t encrypted it was already too late.From now on I was going to require every employee to encrypt their phone. Of course, I expected this would be the first and last time I would ever have an employee call me for criminal defense work.“Ok. What next?” Timothy sent as a text.“Our communications should be privileged,” I texted back, “assuming you want me to be your attorney. Are you retaining my services as your attorney?”The message came back instantly. “Yes.”“In a typical situation I would have you pay a retainer and sign an agreement, but we do not have time. We will go over the details later. I am assuming you are willing to pay. Correct?”While this might have seemed a little self-serving, I just wanted to make sure that I had evidence to back me up if I needed to prove an attorney-client relationship had formed. What I had already done should have been sufficient, but I liked to be thorough.“I will pay whatever I can. My dad can wire you the retainer.”“Please be succinct in response to my next question. Assume the cops will read it so admit nothing.”I waited.“What are we dealing with here?” I sent a moment later. It was a minute or two before Cooper replied.“My roommate is dead on his bed. Somebody blew out his brains.”