Atmospheric, all-new crime fiction set in this Northern Ireland city—from Lee Child, Arlene Hunt, Steve Cavanagh, Gerard Brennan, and more.   During the decades of the Troubles, Belfast was plagued with riots, bombings, and other violence, and armored vehicles patrolled the streets—a daily darkness that is reflected in the personality of the city. New York Times–bestselling author Lee Child calls it “the most noir place on earth.”   This collection of short stories in the “acclaimed noir series” provides not only a compelling read for fans of mystery and suspense and an opportunity to discover some new must-read authors, but a portrait of the moody, murderous history of Belfast (Publishers Weekly).   Featuring brand-new stories by Glenn Patterson, Eoin McNamee, Garbhan Downey, Lee Child, Alex Barclay, Brian McGilloway, Ian McDonald, Arlene Hunt, Ruth Dudley Edwards, Claire McGowan, Steve Cavanagh, Lucy Caldwell, Sam Millar, and Gerard Brennan   “The works are short, allowing readers to savor each snippet or devour the entire compelling book in a day, depending on just how deliciously gloomy they’re feeling.” —Shelf Awareness (starred review)   “All the stories are compelling and well executed . . . Great writing for fans of noir and short stories, with some tales close to perfection.” —Library Journal (starred review)   “The choices made by editors McKinty and Neville celebrate lowlifes, convicts, hookers, private eyes, cops and reporters, and, above all, the gray city at the heart of each story.” —Kirkus Reviews

After the heir to a frozen-food fortune gets iced, Nero Wolfe’s right-hand man becomes a suspect:“Goldsborough does a masterly job with the Wolfe legacy” (Booklist).   When Lily Rowan doesn’t laugh at his jokes, Archie Goodwin knows something's wrong. Her niece Noreen has been running around with Sparky Linville, a club-hopping bad boy who's the terror of Manhattan nightlife, and the last time she went out with him, Noreen wasn’t herself when she came home. All she would tell her aunt was that she had been assaulted. Springing into action, Goodwin waits for Linville outside of Morgana’s, a chrome-and-glass palace that sits like a wart on Second Avenue. They nearly come to blows, but Linville’s bodyguard intervenes, and Goodwin retreats to plan his next move. In the morning, Linville is dead, and Goodwin is the chief suspect. For years he has helped rotund genius Nero Wolfe out of jams, and now it's time for the master detective to return the favor.

Morgan kneels beside the fluttering crime scene tape. Their hands clasped, the couple’s embrace looks loving and warm, but an icy chill grips the air. Their lips are blue, and blood is dripping on the floor. They have been silenced forever…When sweet-natured teaching assistant Rosie Waite, and her boyfriend Matt, are found dead in their quaint family home in the Lake District, Detective Morgan Brookes is horrified. Sleeping just two doors down, she heard no screams for help, no slamming doors, or alarms in the night. A twisted killer nailed the couple’s lips shut, and Morgan vows to keep watch over every innocent family in Rydal Falls until this monster is brought to justice.Climbing the narrow attic staircase as she searches every inch of the property, Morgan finds a mattress on the floor, empty food wrappers, and a letter that reads: if you’ve found this, you’re next to die. Fear washes over Morgan’s team; the killer was watching his victims, and now her life is at risk.Ignoring pleas that she take a step back, Morgan throws herself harder at the case discovering that the nails used to bind the victims’ lips were pierced with expert equipment. And Matt had been asking questions at a local tattoo parlour. Everyone thought he and Rosie were a quiet, kind-hearted couple, but was Matt hiding a dangerous secret? Did he betray the woman he loved?It’s the break Morgan desperately needs, until one of her closest friends is attacked. His lifeless body abandoned, crimson with blood, and Morgan believes the chilling crime scene is linked to Matt and Rosie. The killer has been watching from the shadows again. Morgan’s used to putting her life on the line to protect the innocent, but what must she sacrifice to save the people she loves most? And how many precious lives will be lost before she can stop this killer?A must-read and an unstoppable thrill-ride. Fans of Lisa Regan, Melinda Leigh and Rachel McLean will be blown away by the heart-racing tension in this absolutely unputdownable crime thriller.What readers are saying about Their Dying Embrace:‘I absolutely devoured the book in 1 day as I couldn’t put it down!… Had twists I didn’t see coming that blew my mind! What a fantastic thriller!… You won’t be able to stop reading it… Incredible.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Wow!!! Literally amazing!!… This blew my mind. I couldn’t put it down… Gripped me from the first page.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘I just wanted to take a peek at the story and now, hours later I read the last page… Literally unputdownable… Incredible.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Just wow!… Sucked me in and I was on a rollercoaster that I couldn’t get off of until I finished the book. Well deserving of five stars!’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Had me absolutely gripped from start to finish… Had me gasping and getting up to make a cup of tea to calm myself down… Then coming in with the PLOT TWIST.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘I devoured this book in one sitting… Full of twists and turns, packed to the rafters with tension and suspense and a twist I never saw coming. Fantastic.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????

‘Suspenseful, exciting, atmospheric rural crime; a riveting debut.’ - Michaela Lobb, Sisters in Crime AustraliaWhat will they risk for answers?Picturesque Daylesford has a darker side. Melbourne writer Georgie Harvey heads to the mineral springs region in central Victoria to look for a missing farmer, and soon links the woman’s disappearance with the unsolved mystery surrounding her husband.Meanwhile, maverick police officer and solo dad John Franklin is working a case that’s a step up from Daylesford’s usual soft crime: a stalker targeting single mothers.Georgie’s investigation stirs up long-buried secrets, and attracts enemies. When she reports the missing person to local cops, sparks fly between her and Franklin.Has he dismissed the writer too quickly? And what will the truth cost?‘Worthy debut.’ - Herald-Sun‘The police aspect of this novel has depth and believability…this debut is a cracker.’ - J.M. Peace, serving QLD police officer and author of award-winning A Time to Run

“A dynamic story line that grips from the first chapter and doesn't let go.”--Midwest Book Review, Diane Donovan (regarding Once Gone)“A masterpiece of thriller and mystery! The author did a magnificent job developing characters with a psychological side that is so well described that we feel inside their minds, follow their fears and cheer for their success. The plot is very intelligent and will keep you entertained throughout the book. Full of twists, this book will keep you awake until the turn of the last page.”--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone)Women are turning up dead in the rural outskirts of Virginia, killed in grotesque ways, and when the FBI is called in, they are stumped. A serial killer is out there, his frequency increasing, and they know there is only one agent good enough to crack this case: Special Agent Riley Paige.Riley is on paid leave herself, recovering from her encounter with her last serial killer, and, fragile as she is, the FBI is reluctant to tap her brilliant mind. Yet Riley, needing to battle her own demons, comes on board, and her hunt leads her through the disturbing subculture of doll collectors, into the homes of broken families, and into the darkest canals of the killer’s mind. As Riley peels back the layers, she realizes she is up against a killer more twisted than she could have imagined. In a frantic race against time, she finds herself pushed to her limit, her job on the line, her own family in danger, and her fragile psyche collapsing.Yet once Riley Paige takes on a case, she will not quit. It obsesses her, leading her to the darkest corners of her own mind, blurring the lines between hunter and hunted. After a series of unexpected twists, her instincts lead her to a shocking climax that even Riley could not have imagined.A dark psychological thriller with heart-pounding suspense, ONCE GONE marks the debut of a riveting new series—and a beloved new character—that will leave you turning pages late into the night.Books #2-#17 are also available!“This GRIPPING THRILLER is indeed a MYSTERY you will not soon forget. I RECOMMEND!”--Amazon reviewer?????“I read this book in one sitting. It was like watching an excellent movie but much better. The writing was crisp and dramatic…I am very much looking forward to the next part in this series. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys mysteries, thrillers, horror and drama.”--Amazon reviewer?????“Heart pounding… Every page of this book will make your heart beat a little faster and have you making sure your doors are locked.”--Amazon reviewer?????“Try this series--you won't be disappointed!!...I was instantly hooked. I loved the lead character, her strengths and weaknesses and her tenacity. I spent the next few days reading the series…I recommend this series.”--Amazon reviewer?????“This was a nail biting book! This book was so intense, I couldn't put it down. I couldn't go to bed. I want to start the second book, but I really need the sleep!”--Amazon reviewer?????“Tense! Excellent!...It has a good storyline, great characters, high emotion, and great writing…I read it straight through! It was that good. A 5 star read, treat yourself and see if you don't agree.”--Amazon reviewer?????

Meet the agent with an impossible directive: solve the FBI’s most baffling cases.This book bundle includes the first six books in the Abby Kane FBI series. These gripping thrillers have captivated nearly a million readers worldwide, racking up thousands of 5-star reviews.Readers have recommended this to friends, book clubs, and more.????? “There is nothing predictable in these books!”????? “Abby breaks the mold entirely!”????? “I had to put the book down for a few minutes just to take a breath.”If you want books with more twists and turns than a box of pretzels, you’ll love the highly addictive Abby Kane series.What's IncludedCorktown #1: A locked-up serial killer is still killing.Tenderloin #2: Abby faces off against a killer known as El Monstruo.Russian Hill #3: San Francisco faces a murderous married duo.Lumpini Park #4: Abby investigates a game that serial killers worldwide are playing.Coit Tower #5: Abby becomes the grand prize in an online killing game.Kowloon Bay #6: Abby’s deceased husband is accused of being a murderer.The story might hook you, but Abby will keep you coming back. Get started on a series that readers have called “intriguing, fascinating... like peeling an onion with no end in sight.”