Charles Holborne is back in an exciting legal thriller! Perfect for fans of John Grisham, Robert Bailey, Michael Connelly and Robert Dugoni.Corruption is at the core of the English justice system…London, 1963Barrister Charles Holborne may have just escaped the hangman by proving he was framed for murder, but his life is now in ruins.His wife is dead, his high-flying career has morphed into criminal notoriety, and bankruptcy threatens.So it seems too good to be true when the brief of a lifetime lands on his desk – with a pay check to match.But as Charles delves deeper into the police corruption and warring criminal gangs involved in the case, he realises his reputation – and his life – could once more be on the line…Can Charles win the case without compromising his integrity?Or will he fail to remain An Honest Man…?AN HONEST MAN is the second crime novel in an exciting historical series, the Charles Holborne Legal Thrillers – gritty, hard-boiled mysteries set in 1960s London.‘gripping and utterly compelling… Brilliant! A must read.’ – RC Bridgestock, author of the best-selling DI Dylan series‘Michael brings something new to the crime and courtroom genre. Set against the grimy underbelly of 1960s London, his accuracy and authenticity make this an absolute must-read for crime fans who value thought and content over furious action, however spectacular.’ – Crime Review‘a terrific story that could only be based in 1960’s London’ – Nigel Adams Bookworm Blog‘This series excites me, it is solid, well written, well plotted and imagined. If you enjoy crime books with a bit of originality then I think you would like this one’ – Reflections of a Reader Blog‘An exceptional novel by an exceptional writer. Charles Holborne is an utterly convincing and compelling fictional creation – I came to have the same sense of attachment to this honourable yet beleaguered barrister that I have for characters such as Philip Marlowe or Maigret… I recommend this book to all those who love fine writing, a scintillating story, and a central character that captivates both the heart and the mind; a character who will exist in the imagination of the reader long after the final page has been read’ – Mark Mayes, author of The Gift MakerTHE CHARLES HOLBORNE LEGAL THRILLERS SERIESBOOK ONE: The BriefBOOK TWO: An Honest ManBOOK THREE: The LightermanBOOK FOUR: An Honest ManBOOK FIVE: The Waxwork CorpseBOOK SIX: Force of EvilBOOK SEVEN: The Final ShotBOOK EIGHT: Nothing But The TruthBOOK NINE: Death, AdjournedBOOK TEN: The Fall Guy

Discover the BRAND NEW utterly gripping Yorkshire Murders series from bestseller Wes Markin.A calculated killer. A life hanging in the balance. A decision that changes everything...For the first time in her life, DCI Emma Gardner finds herself unable to concentrate on the job she loves. Her thoughts are now always with her old colleague Paul Riddick, who lies desperately ill in hospital - a tortured man in life, now facing death.When a young woman dies from seemingly natural causes, Emma can’t help feeling that something isn’t quite right with the case, but she needs her team to pick up the slack whilst she focuses on Paul.The case proves more complex than anyone imagined and will test the team like never before. But unbeknownst to everyone, there is another threat lurking even closer to home – Emma’s unpredictable brother Jack. And with Emma distracted, he has free rein to put right the dark and twisted grievances from his own past.But his actions, when they come, will be devastating. And will destroy everything Emma loves…Praise for Wes Markin:'Cracking start to an exciting new series. Twist and turns, thrills and kills. I loved it.' Bestselling author Ross Greenwood'Markin stuns with his latest offering... Mind-bendingly dark and deep, you know it's not for the faint hearted from page one. Intricate plotting, devious twists and excellent characterisation take this tale to a whole new level. Any serious crime fan will love it!' Bestselling author Owen Mullen'A nerve-jangling, heart thumping belter of a crime series.' Bestselling author TG Reid'Yet another first class story from this talented author.' ?????????? Reader Review'Wow! What an incredible and enoyable read this was.'?????????? Reader Review

In The Killer Inside Me, America's "Dimestore Dostoevsky" Jim Thompson goes where few novelists have dared to go, giving us a pitch-black glimpse into the mind of the American Serial Killer years before Charles Manson and Brett Easton Ellis's American Psycho, in the novel that will forever be known as the master performance of one of the greatest crime novelists of all time.Everyone in the small town of Central City, Texas loves Lou Ford. A deputy sheriff, Lou's known to the small-time criminals, the real-estate entrepreneurs, and all of his coworkers — the low-lifes, the big-timers, and everyone in-between — as the nicest guy around. He may not be the brightest or the most interesting man in town, but nevertheless, he's the kind of officer you're happy to have keeping your streets safe. The sort of man you might even wish your daughter would end up with someday.But behind the platitudes and glad-handing lurks a monster the likes of which few have seen. An urge that has already claimed multiple lives, and cost Lou his brother Mike, a self-sacrificing construction worker fell to his death on the job in what was anything but an accident. A murder that Lou is determined to avenge — and if innocent people have to die in the process, well, that's perfectly all right with him.

Summer along Canada’s Sunshine Coast is murderously hot in this moody mystery thriller—the basis for the Fox TV and Hulu series Murder in a Small Town. RCMP Sergeant Karl Alberg is attempting to escape the heat with his girlfriend Cassandra when they discover a body on the beach, fresh from a fatal plunge into the icy, all-too-appealing waves. As Alberg knows from his days as a big-city cop, heat can make people do strange things—such as the recent act of vandalism at a local petting zoo. But was there something more to this untimely death? Meanwhile, Alberg’s personal life also threatens to boil over. Not only is his daughter visiting, but his ex-wife is getting married again. Weaving these provocative strands through a Pacific Northwest heatwave, acclaimed author L.R. Wright once again delivers an atmospheric mystery with “a most appealing protagonist—akin to P. D. James's Dalgleish and Ruth Rendell's Wexford, but with a quintessentially Canadian voice” (Publishers Weekly).

Secrets can’t stay buried forever, and when they’re exposed, they can have tragic consequences. Hannah Walker is living in limbo. Six years ago, her daughter was abducted, and her world fell apart. She’s tried to pick up the pieces of her life, tried to move on, but not a day goes by when she doesn’t relive the guilt and horror of that day. And then one afternoon she gets a phone call that tips her fragile existence on its head. A discovery in a local garden could be related to Sophie’s disappearance.Suddenly the hope that has never quite been extinguished is reignited. She’s never given up believing that Sophie is alive but is she being ridiculously naïve? She doesn’t know. All she does know is that this time around she won’t rest until she finds out what happened to her daughter.When DS Harry Briscombe is called out to investigate a macabre discovery in a local garden, a cold case suddenly gets red hot. But nothing is as it seems. As he is drawn deeper into the web of deceit, and pressure to solve the case builds, it soon becomes obvious that someone is determined to keep secrets buried – no matter what the cost.Utterly believable characters, and an enthralling story with a dark secret buried at its core.The gripping introduction to the Harry Briscombe crime thriller mystery series. Perfect for fans of the Broadchurch TV series, Ann Cleeves, LJ Ross, Rachel Abbott and Susan Hill.Amazon Reviewers: “I was gripped from the very first paragraph and read the book in one sitting. This has to be the best book of its kind that I have read for a long time.”“This story is nothing short of brilliant. The characters are very real, a great plot with a few surprises along the way. I just could not put it down until I knew the outcome

The instant Sunday Times bestseller.'An intriguing, complex and hugely enjoyable small-town whodunnit' Janice Hallett, The Examiner'Funny yet poignant, cosy yet complex, familiar yet unique, I loved this' Jennie Godfrey, The List of Suspicious ThingsThere's a killer on the airwaves… and they're calling for you.Darkness looms over sunny Sidmouth, when an unsolved murder comes to the attention of late-night radio talk show host Edward Temmis.Recently sacked from his beloved job after a devastating tragedy, Edward is cast adrift – until he meets Stevie, whose grandmother, a devoted listener, died in a suspicious fire last year. Well, nobody hurts his listeners and helping Stevie might just give him the purpose he needs.Joined by his old fling, Kim, they discover Stevie's grandmother wasn't the only one of his listeners targeted – this is just the tip of the iceberg.But who is pursuing his ageing audience and why? And can Edward, Stevie and Kim get to the bottom of this mystery before it’s too late?Sunday Times bestseller list 4 May 2025Jeremy Vine's book 'Murder on Line One' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2025-04-28.