A California D.A. handles a case of a baby lost and another found in this classic hard-boiled mystery by the author of the Perry Mason series."The bestselling author of the century . . . a master storyteller." —The New York TimesA late-night hit-and-run accident claims an infant's life on a steep mountain road outside Madison City. What puzzles District Attorney Doug Selby is that the other car was stolen, driven out of town and back, and returned to the same spot . . .Then Selby receives a phone call from the bus depot. A woman claims she and her baby are in danger. When Selby and Sheriff Rex Brandon arrive at the depot, they find the child, but her mother is nowhere in sight. Their investigation leads to a hidden treasure in the cabin of a hermit, whose sister and brother-in-law own the stolen car.But when a body is found and more questions arise, Selby deduces the best way to catch the killer is to stop looking. Instead, he will make the killer come to him . . .Originally published in 1942.

‘Guaranteed to blindside even the most experienced thriller reader.’ Booklist Starred ReviewMeet troubled criminologist Dr Will Traynor. He doesn’t play by the book, but his dark past helps him capture killers by getting inside their minds.Three years agoDr Will Traynor arrives home to find his nine-year-old daughter locked away in a cupboard and his wife missing.NowA clumsily decapitated body is found abandoned on Blackfoot Running Trail in Birmingham. A sickly, metallic smell hangs in the heavy air . . . but the head is nowhere to be seen.With the investigating team getting nowhere, Detective Bernard Watts is reluctantly forced to call in expert criminologist Dr Will Traynor.Traynor is a loose cannon and no team player, but his unorthodox methods unearth a gruesome clue. Two human skulls buried in a shallow grave just a stone’s throw from the murder scene.The team is now looking for a serial killer.And it’s only Traynor who can get inside the killer’s mind to unlock the terrifying truth.This unputdownable crime mystery full of twists is perfect for fans of Patricia Cornwell, Kathy Reichs, Karin Slaughter, Angela Marsons and Helen H. Durrant.Please note this book was previously published as Dark Truths.WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING ABOUT A.J. CROSS:‘Outstanding . . . Cross, herself a forensic psychologist, plays fair with the reader right up to the surprising conclusion.’ Publishers Weekly Starred Review of The Coldest Death‘Cross pulls no punches in a shocking tale of crime and punishment.’ Kirkus Reviews????? ‘A perfectly dark and riveting thriller that will keep you hooked from the first thrilling page!’ Cathy T.????? ‘Exceptional.’ Jay????? ‘Brilliant, full of twists and turns.’ Joanne????? ‘The author has a way of drawing you into the story and putting you into the passenger seat of the investigation.’ Erica????? ‘It takes a real talent with words to write a story in this way . . . This was a FIVE STAR read for me!’ Cloud Lake Literary????? ‘A well-written and cleverly-plotted crime novel.’ The Quick and the ReadTHE DETECTIVEEver since that night three years ago, Dr Will Traynor has been obsessed with finding his wife’s body and identifying her killer. Now the expert criminologist is back to working on the darkest murder cases. It’s perhaps not the best profession for someone diagnosed with severe post-traumatic stress, but Traynor’s dark past makes him perfect for hunting down depraved killers . . .THE AUTHORLike her main character in the Dr Kate Hanson Mysteries, A.J. Cross is a forensic psychologist who draws on her professional knowledge from twenty years’ experience to create shockingly realistic villains that will chill you to your core.

NEW 'STAND-ALONE' STORY"I can’t imagine a teenager without her phone.“Harrison encounters a mystery when he joins Jennifer for Piper’s graduation in Switzerland. Why does Piper’s sailing teammate abandon her phone when she disappears the day before graduation? Madison’s teammates are worried—she hasn’t reached out to anyone.A simple inquiry spirals Harrison into a dangerous international conspiracy. His quest disrupts plans to sail the coast of Maine and leads him into the foggy world of anonymous offshore accounts. Harrison must navigate a quagmire of deception to solve the mystery of Madison’s disappearance.

London, 1968: The body of a teenage girl is found just steps away from the Beatles' Abbey Road recording studio.The police are called to a residential street in St John's Wood where an unidentified young woman has been strangled. Detective Sergeant Cathal Breen believes she may be one of the many Beatles fans who regularly camp outside Abbey Road Studios. With his reputation tarnished by an inexplicable act of cowardice, this is Breen's last chance to prove he's up to the job. Breen is of the generation for whom reaching adulthood meant turning into one's parents and accepting one's place in the world. But the world around him is changing beyond recognition. Nothing illustrates the shift more than Helen Tozer, a brazen and rambunctious young policewoman assisting him with the case. Together they navigate a world on edge, where conservative tradition gives way to frightening new freedoms -- and troubling new crimes.

Small town. Dark secrets. Whose lies are worth killing for?After her husband's tragic death, Val returns to her childhood home with her young daughter, hoping to pick up the pieces of her shattered life. But the sleepy logging community isn't as safe as she remembers. Wildfires rage in the hills and Val is convinced that a stranger is prowling around her property.She looks for help from Joel, an old high school friend who's distinguished himself as a local detective. Together, Val and Joel are pulled into a dark tale of jealousy and murder as they uncover the truth behind the most infamous trial in Owl Creek's history. When they find a body in the woods near Val's house, one thing is clear:Someone has a secret they'll kill to protect.

A Broken Detective's Redemption BeginsJoin Peter Andrassy, native Hungarian and ex-NYC detective, on his journey from despair to resilience as he trades the towering skyscrapers of New York City for the enigmatic alleys of Budapest. Reeling from the murder of his beloved wife, Peter's life takes an unexpected turn when he stumbles upon a sinister human trafficking ring.Fraught with guilt, can he redeem himself and bring justice to the voiceless?All four full length novels and bonus novella in one.Praise for the Peter Andrassy thrillers????? “I really enjoyed this series. The characters came alive for me. I also enjoyed the setting as I have never been to Hungary and I felt like I was there.”????? “My new favorite author. Fast-paced page-turners. Highly recommend! You will fall in love with the characters. Great Read.”????? “I hope this is not the end of Peter for good, but I will definitely read anything else this author writes! Fan for life!”????? “It’s pretty rare to find a series that you’re sad about it being completed but thrilled by the ending as well. And this is one of those rare gems in literature!!”????? “I read all four books in the Vanished series in under a week. I thoroughly enjoyed the characters, the settings, and the story. A convoluted plot, to be sure, but it drew me in and I was fascinated by all the twists and turns. Strong characters, well defined, who become familiar as the story progresses.Highly recommended for readers who enjoy a story that's a little different.”????? “It has been a pleasure to read all four books, culminating in Chasing the Wicked. Something is happening all the time, and it all seems very real.”????? “A great read. I've read all 4 books in this series. It's edge of the seat reading. I recommend these books to anyone who loves a thriller!”????? “Thanks for sharing the story. Really felt like I was there in a new country. Great ending!”????? “I really enjoyed all four books. The characters and how the stories evolved and how it ended. Looking forward to more Peter!”