Murder on Bluebell Hill

Author: Jane Bettany

Category: Crime Fiction

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Clear your diaries for another marvellous Merrywell mystery!' Clare Chase'Kept me guessing right until the end' Reader review ?????'If you’re looking for a cosy murder mystery then I 100% recommend this book.' Reader review ?????In a quaint village in the Peak District, murder is brewing…Violet Brewster is settling into the quiet life in Merrywell. The last thing she needs is to get mixed up in a police investigation…When a snazzy tearoom opens at the local garden centre on Bluebell Hill, residents flock to visit the establishment. But not everyone is happy about the new business venture…Matters escalate when the owner of the tearoom is found dead on the premises. As Violet unwittingly finds herself at the centre of another murder mystery, can she shift suspicion away from those closest to her and find the true culprit?Praise for the Violet Brewster series:'An entertaining and engaging cozy mystery set against a beautiful backdrop.’ Clare Chase‘A thoroughly enjoyable and suspenseful story’ Daily Mail‘Jane Bettany delivers cosy with a dash of sass – thoroughly enjoyable and utterly irresistible’ Peter Boland‘A murder mystery with a blossoming romance … what more could one ask for? Delicious!’ Katie Gayle‘Completely compelling from the get-go, I didn’t want to put it down! Brilliant cosy mystery at its most charming best.’ Jonathan Whitelaw‘A perfect cosy mystery with an engaging cast of characters and a beautifully drawn setting’ Roz Watkins'If you love cozy crime/mystery books then you will not be disappointed… A book to put to the top of your ‘must read now’ pile!’ C.L. Peache

After He Took

Author: Rylie Dark

Category: Crime Fiction

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As a former corrections officer at a prison of ruthless inmates, Detective Sloane Riddle is persistently tormented by memories of the prison system. Now, she uses her insight into criminal psychology to solve murders and high-profile cases—but will success come at the risk of her own safety?When several convicts vanish into the desert night during a prison break, Sloane faces off against suspects from her past life as a corrections officer. Haunted by chilling memories, she must untangle a snare of deadly clues before another body turns up.“A brilliant book. I couldn’t put it down and I never guessed who the murderer was!”—Reader review for Only Murder?????AFTER HE TOOK (A Sloane Riddle Suspense Thriller—Book 1) is the first book in a highly anticipated new series by #1 bestseller Rylie Dark, whose bestseller SEE HER RUN (a free download) has received over 700 five star ratings and reviews.The SLOANE RIDDLE mystery series is a gripping cat-and-mouse narrative brimming with startling developments that will have your heart racing. This refreshing take on the thriller genre presents a captivating yet tortured female protagonist who is sure to win your affection and compel you to read well past bedtime. Fans of Lee Child, Melinda Leigh, and Robert Dugoni are sure to fall in love.Future books in the series will soon be available!“I loved this thriller, read it in one sitting. Lots of twists and turns and I didn’t guess theculprit at all… Already pre-ordered the second!”—Reader review for Only Murder?????“This book takes off with a bang… An excellent read, and I'm looking forward to the next book!”—Reader review for SEE HER RUN?????“Fantastic book! It was hard to put down. I can’t wait to see what happens next!”—Reader review for SEE HER RUN?????“The twists and turns kept coming. Can't wait to read the next book!”—Reader review for SEE HER RUN?????“A must-read if you enjoy action-packed stories with good plots!”—Reader review for SEE HER RUN?????“I really like this author and this series starts with a bang. It will keep you turning the pages till the end of the book and wanting more.”—Reader review for SEE HER RUN?????“I can't say enough about this author! How about ‘out of this world’! This author is going to go far!”—Reader review for ONLY MURDER?????“I really enjoyed this book… The characters were alive, and the twists and turns were great. It will keep you reading till the end and leave you wanting more.”—Reader review for NO WAY OUT?????“This is an author that I highly recommend. Her books will have you begging for more.”—Reader review for NO WAY OUT?????

Hot Plastic

Author: Peter Craig

Category: Crime Fiction

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“A strikingly original crime caper, filled with amoral but oddly appealing characters, that delivers shocks, surprises and satisfaction in full measure.” ?The San Diego Union-TribuneKevin’s dad, Jerry, is a crook. And he taught his son every trick in the book. Masters of identity theft, Kevin and Jerry move from one seedy motel to another, always trying for the big score. Colette is a runaway who dreams of conning her way into the upper echelons of high society. Just a teenager, she’s already a tough and talented grifter, and soon becomes Jerry’s girlfriend and accomplice.When Jerry is arrested, Colette makes Kevin her willing shill, dragging him along in her endless pursuit of sophistication. Meanwhile, Kevin’s compulsive pursuit of new cons, bolder hoaxes, and better forgeries leads them to violent and unimagined retributions. When Jerry is released on parole, the three are reunited for one final scam, a patchwork of old and new techniques that should set them all up for life. The question is, would they rather work together or show each other up?Hot Plastic is a hugely satisfying suspense novel about family and criminal intent from a fresh new voice.“[A] compulsively readable joy ride.” —Richard North Patterson, #1 New York Times–bestselling author“As close to the day-to-day workings of modern con men as any sane person would want to get. . . . a fascinating look at changing times on the grift.” —Nicholas Pileggi, #1 New York Times–bestselling author“Peter Craig’s novel of outlaw life at the end of the century will be a collector’s item. It’s a winner.” —Tony Hillerman, New York Times–bestselling author

The Girl Who Lied

Author: Shannon Hollinger

Category: Crime Fiction

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When Chief Maggie Riley finds a body one stormy night, she’s convinced a terrified teenage girl she glimpses at the scene must know something… but can the girl be trusted?Maggie, once a big-city detective, lost everything when her little brother went missing. Heartbroken, she’s never stopped searching for him, even if that's left her with no option other than to become the underpaid police chief of Coyote Cove, a tiny, run-down logging town in a remote corner of the Maine woods.But when Maggie discovers a murdered man discarded on the side of the road one dark, wild night, she is plunged back into the investigative world she’d left behind. And when Heather—a recent high-school dropout—emerges shivering from the dense forest nearby, Maggie is certain the girl is hiding something. But why won’t Heather talk?With everyone, even her own deputy, working against her, it seems no one’s willing to tell Maggie the truth. Then a terrifying kidnapping turns everything Maggie thought she knew about the case on its head. Desperate to atone for the past, Maggie would do everything to save another innocent life. But will it be enough? Or will the most twisted killer she’s ever encountered remain one step ahead of her, for good…?A totally addictive crime thriller packed with suspense. If you love Lisa Regan, Louise Penny and Melinda Leigh, you’ll love The Girl Who Lied.What readers are saying about The Girl Who Lied:“Hollinger had me from page one in this book! I looooved this book! I was cheering Maggie on. It is filled with suspense from start to finish! I am hooked!!! I was so happy to see that this book said "Book 1" I will definitely be reading more of Maggie Riley!”Goodreads reviewer, ?????“I am now HOOKED! This book was filled with so many twists and turns, and when you think everything is wrapped up, it keeps going! This is a fast read and was so good!!! I absolutely loved the characters!... You won't be able to put down…!” Goodreads reviewer, ?????“Small Town Crime & a Chief of Police with a devastating past, yes please!… OMG what an absolute wild ride this was, I read it in a few short hours and I really couldn’t believe the HUGE TWIST at the end.”Yorkshire Carly, ?????“What an amazing series this is! I am completely enthralled… Loved this book and did not want it to finish even as I frantically turned the pages, gripped by the incredibly addictive and transporting tale. This author is sheer genius.’NetGalley reviewer, ?????“Another perfect dark thriller suspense… hooks you at the first chapter and keeps you on your toes until the end… I was engrossed… Another 5-star read… Highly Recommend!”Goodreads reviewer, ?????“Stunning. An absolutely addictive page turner. Do not give this one a miss - it is a real treat. Loved, loved, loved.”NetGalley reviewer, ?????“This was one hell of a start to a series with just the right amount of twists, turns and revelations to keep you constantly second guessing and playing amateur Detective. It had me sucked in from the very beginning and didn’t let up until the very end. Fantastic…!”@bookreviewercakemaker, ?????“I was so invested in this … a fantastic start to a new series. I love all the twists.” Littlemissbooklover87, ?????“This is a fantastic fast paced crime thriller. It’s dark, creepy and full of secrets… had me guessing all the way through. Grab a chair and a spare few hours and you’ll read it in one sitting.”Goodreads reviewer, ?????

Prone to Kill

Author: Laura Rise

Category: Crime Fiction

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“A well written mystery with vivid descriptions, complex characters and realistic investigations into multiple suspects. Fast paced, heart pounding action!”—Reader review (Empty Soul)?????In Wyoming's cattle country, Assistant Sheriff Rory Wood faces a chilling new case: ranch owners murdered on their own lands, each bearing a killer’s unique brand. As Rory digs deeper, an unexpected victim upends her theories, steering her toward a dark corner of her county—and a killer with a more twisted vendetta than she could have dreamed.PRONE TO KILL, the first novel in a new series by mystery and suspense author Laura Rise, will enthrall readers with a riveting crime story revolving around a complex yet relatable female protagonist. Packed with edge-of-your-seat tension, clever plot twists, and a rapid tempo, this series will grab you and keep you absorbed in its pages well past bedtime. Fans of Teresa Driscoll, Rachel Caine, and Mary Burton are sure to fall in love.Future books in the series are also available!“Good writing and believable characters. Intriguing story line. Would like to read more from Laura Rise. I recommend this book.”—Reader review (Empty Soul)?????“A well written, suspenseful, fast pasted murder mystery with the unique complication of a hurricane. I loved the vivid descriptions stimulating a sensory or emotional response…A strong, haunted, intelligent female protagonist who is reckless at times. Her partner is equally competent and supportive.”—Reader review (Amidst the Darkness)?????

The Doomsday Butcher

Author: S.E. Stitcher

Category: Crime Fiction

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A rookie FBI agent. An escalating killing spree. Can he save a small town from a madman on a rampage?New York, 1993. Cole Chambers is determined to protect the innocent. Bent on overcoming a tragic history rooted in flames, the FBI agent relentlessly pursues justice while struggling not to surrender to his fears. But the rookie profiler finds himself tested when a murderer turns an amusement park into a gruesome display of four bloody corpses.Linking the horrific scene to apocalyptic threats from the Book of Revelation, an alarmed Chambers works with his seasoned partner to chase down cryptic clues. But as the investigation triggers an inferno of personal trauma, the precocious agent fights an internal battle while desperately trying to predict the slayer’s twisted visions.Can he stop a zealous killer from unleashing Armageddon?The Doomsday Butcher is the heart-pounding first book in the Cole Chambers Crime Thriller series. If you like perfectly flawed protagonists, deep psychological conflict, and nonstop suspense, then you’ll love S.E. Stitcher’s dark mystery.Buy The Doomsday Butcher for a macabre prophecy today!