A murdered billionaire's recently changed will leaves $5 million each to five unexpected people.Including the woman he just hired to find his missing son.Now, someone is killing the inheritors...Widowed private investigator Marina Harmon is stunned when billionaire Thomas Mourning walks into her office, offering her a year's salary to discreetly find his son -- who no one knew was missing.The very next day, Thomas is brutally murdered. And people close to the billionaire start warning her to back off the investigation. Someone doesn't want the primary heir to the Mourning fortune found...and they're trying to make sure no one else sees a penny of it.As the bodies pile up, Marina draws closer to unraveling the ties that bind her own family to the Mournings in ways she never imagined. Ties that someone else is very aware of.Someone who's coming for her next.BLOOD ON THE BOARDWALK is a chilling, twisty crime psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Lucinda Berry, and Mary Kubica.Readers are completely obsessed with Sonya Bateman’s utterly gripping thrillers:????? ‘Wow! Buyer beware, extremely twisted plot. A great read with superb characters. Twists and turns that will leave you dizzy.’ Donna????? 'Edge of my seat from start to finish!' Tamara?????‘Wow, simply an amazing thriller, twists you would never expect! If you love a good mystery with twists you never see coming, then this is the book for you!’ Meranda????? ‘I’m literally crying in all the right ways. This book is a complete roller coaster. You think you’ve got it figured out, then the book makes you question it all. . . All I can say is WOW!’ Vanessa????? ‘Beyond amazing. There was some parts I had to stop and re-read because I was like what the h*ll did I just read. This story was beyond good. I loved it.’ Lori????? ‘WOW. Talk about a twisting, upside down, crazy rollercoaster ride with so many turns . . .I could not put this book down. Read in completely in one evening.’ Ruby

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.