This spine-tingling debut novel weaves edge-of-your-seat crime fiction with chilling supernatural suspense.A missing girl. Startling evidence. Destiny in the balance.As Detective Andrew Deans juggles his work commitments and challenging home life, the case of a missing student hits a dead end. But the inquiry takes a menacing turn when Deans receives impossible-to-deny evidence from a psychic.After horrific truths confirm his worst fears, Deans is forced to choose between his training and the compelling dark forces shaping his investigation.With time against him and a cold-blooded killer still at large, Deans works with the medium to build evidence from an unlikely new source – a voice from beyond the grave.But Deans has neglected his responsibilities at home, and he is about to pay with the ultimate sacrifice…Set on the North Devon coast, STORM LOG-0505 is the stunning first book in a series of addictive crime thrillers written by a former CID detective.Perfect for fans of JD Kirk, JM Dalgliesh, David J. Gatward, Peter James, and John Connolly.Praise for STORM LOG-0505"Great characters, believable police procedures, with the added twist of supernatural, and an absolutely chilling predator. Terrifying ending.""I couldn't put it down. The characters, the scenes, the plot, the accuracy of detail regarding police procedures, just a fantastic read.""I was thinking about the story during the day and couldn't wait to get home to read the next chapter.""I have never read a police thriller with this kind of plot! It was extremely interesting and gripping!""ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT. This book is just pure genius.""Reads like a runaway train!"

Rock & Roll Detective: A Case Gone Platinum (Johnny Walker Novel 2)Ex-homicide inspector Johnny Walker thought he’d left the brutality behind when he retired from the Portland Police. Now a private investigator, Johnny gets pulled back into the dark underbelly of the city when a famous hip-hop artist hires him to find his missing stepbrother.The case takes a sinister turn when the stepbrother is found dead, and all fingers point to the rapper. The stepbrother, it turns out, wasn't just lost--he was holding onto a fortune in stolen cocaine.Framed for murder, Johnny is thrust back into the world of high-stakes chases, hidden agendas, and the cutthroat music industry. Johnny must navigate a tangled web of lies and betrayal to expose the real killer and clear his client’s name. Can he uncover the truth before the music stops for good?Rock & Roll Detective: A Johnny Walker Novel is a fast-paced action thriller that delves into the heart of Portland’s music scene and the ruthless world of drug trafficking. Buckle up for a thrilling ride with Johnny Walker as he faces off against ruthless criminals to find justice.

Scott Blackburn's searing literary debut explores the dangerous world of secrets threatening to upend a rural Southern town, perfect for fans of David Joy and Joe R. Lansdale.For nearly a decade, twenty-nine-year-old Hudson Miller has made his living in the boxing ring, but a post-fight brawl threatens to derail his career. Desperate for money, Hudson takes a gig as a bouncer at a dive bar. That's when life delivers him another hook to the jaw: his estranged father, Leland, has been murdered in what appears to be a robbery-gone-bad at his salvage yard, Miller's Pull-a-Part. Soon after his father's funeral, Hudson learns he's inherited the salvage yard, and he returns to his Bible-belt hometown of Flint Creek, North Carolina, to run the business. But the business is far more than junk cars and scrap metal. It was the site of an illegal gun-running ring. And the secrets don't end there; a grisly discovery is made at the yard that thrusts Hudson into the fight of his life. Reeling for answers, Hudson joins forces with his father's former employee, 71-year-old, beer-guzzling Vietnam vet Charlie Shoaf, and a feisty teenage girl, Lucy Reyes, who's fiercely seeking justice for her own family tragedy. With a murderer on the loose and no answers from the local cops, the trio of outcasts launch an investigation. The shocking truth they uncover will shake Flint Creek to its very core.

????? ‘A great read, with lots of twists and intrigue . . . kept me reading well into the night.’ NetGalley ReviewerA secluded retreat. A storm closing in. A killer among them.Detective Lola Harris is persuaded to take a much-needed break in the remote Scottish Highlands. But Ardaig Castle, an exclusive wellness retreat for the rich and famous, has its own dark secrets.Someone is sending malicious letters to the castle’s employees. The latest, sent to the manager, reads: Why have you employed a killer among your staff?As a storm rages outside, paranoia spreads within. The castle’s wealthy guests are rattled and old wounds are reopened. Then a body is discovered sprawled on the stone-flagged floor of the castle hallway, limbs twisted at an impossible angle.Trapped by the weather, Lola must untangle a web of lies, grudges and hidden pasts before the killer strikes again.Because at Ardaig Castle, not everyone is who they claim to be — and someone will kill to keep their secrets buried.A tense and unputdownable Scottish crime thriller. Perfect for fans of J.D. Kirk, Ian Rankin, Marion Todd, Alex Gray and Val McDermid.READERS LOVE MURDER AT ARDAIG CASTLE:????? ‘A fantastic book.’ NetGalley Reviewer????? ‘A masterpiece.’ NetGalley Reviewer????? ‘A brilliant whodunnit.’ NetGalley Reviewer

????? “This book kept me up late as I had to finish it reading all in one go and only stopped for dinner!” Robert????? “Perfect combination of intrigue, hope, teamwork and relationships. So well written I could almost smell the winter air.” Tom????? “It’s fast-paced, enjoyable, entertaining and unputdownable reading. What a terrific first book for Biba Pearce.” Peggy????? “This could make a great serial killer murder mystery movie, or better yet a mini TV series.” Tony????? “A fast-paced story with surprises coming all the time to keep the reader’s interest. It is a hard one to put down.” ElouiseA SCINTILLATING DEBUT MYSTERY FROM YOUR NEW CRIME FICTION OBSESSION: BIBA PEARCE.Please note this book is a completely revised edition of THE SURREY STALKER.A deranged serial killer targeting brides-to-be. An ambitious young detective. A case that could destroy everything.A young woman is brutally attacked on her way home. It looks like she was the victim of a jilted — and twisted — ex-lover.But then two more women, also engaged to be married, are found dead.The press call the killer the ‘Surrey Stalker’. And there’s a stack of similar cold case files.The pressure is on for young, ambitious DI Rob Miller.But with all the time he’s spending at the office, Rob’s also running a fine line trying to keep his fiancée, Yvette, onside as they try to plan their wedding . . .AN UNSTOPPABLE CRIME MYSTERY THAT YOU WON’T BE ABLE TO PUT DOWNThis page-turning debut is perfect for fans of Helen H. Durrant, James Oswald, Joy Ellis, Angela Marsons, L.J. Ross, Alex Smith and J.M. Dalgliesh.MEET THE DETECTIVEDI ROB MILLERDetective Inspector Rob Miller of the Met is finally given his first case as Senior Investigating Officer. For an ambitious, young detective, this is a dream come true. He’s gunning for promotion, and will do anything for his job, but can he also keep his personal life in check?THE SETTINGThe Murder Investigation Team is based out of leafy Putney, with its overgrown often-flooded riverbanks. One way the river leads into central London, the other out into the countryside. It’s an idyllic setting that masks a criminal underworld.PRAISE FOR THE THAMES PATH KILLER:????? “A very well written police murder mystery with a great plot and well developed, believable characters.” Pete????? “I love the plot and found it very interesting, it kept me guessing throughout.” Sharon????? “It pulled me in and keep me turning the pages. DI Miller is likeable and I look forward to reading more of this series.” Yvonne????? “The beginning of an awesome new thriller/police procedural series. I am so pleased to discover this new author.” Saundra????? “This is a gripping story you won’t want to put down. Twists keep you turning pages.” Sharon????? “I thoroughly enjoyed this book — my first read by this author and I am pleased to find out there are more in this series.” Catherine????? “This story will grip you from the beginning and keep you reading!” PatALSO BY BIBA PEARCEDETECTIVE ROB MILLER MYSTERY SERIESBook 1: THE THAMES PATH KILLERBook 2: THE WEST LONDON MURDERSBook 3: THE BISLEY WOOD MURDERSBook 4: THE BOX HILL KILLERBook 5: THE SOUTH BANK MURDERSBook 6: THE SOHO KILLER

For fans of The Secret History and How to Get Away With Murder comes an exciting new voice in suspense fiction. Ten years working as a prosecutor have left Meredith Delay jaded and unsure of what she wants out of life. She’s good at her job, but it haunts her. Her boyfriend wants her to commit, but she keeps him at arm’s length. Then Meredith is assigned to a high-profile prosecution involving the violent murder of a fallen hockey star. At first, it appears to be just another case to work. But when her old friend Julian is accused of the murder, it takes on a whole new dimension. Meredith, Julian, Jonathan, and Lily were a tight-knit group in law school. But now, Jonathan’s defending Julian, and Lily’s loyalties aren’t clear. And when Julian invokes a rare—and risky—defense, Meredith is forced to confront their past. Has something they played at as students finally been brought to death?