The streets of London can be dangerous—but so can this secret society of crime-solvers . . . Monica is barely a month into her role as leader of The Twelve—a clandestine group of retired experts tasked with eliminating London's most dangerous criminals—when a new case presents a major challenge. Ex-plumber David Latham brings them a personal mission: hunting down a suspect who walked free after the racially-motivated murder of his best friend's son. But as Monica and her team dig deeper, they uncover a web of corruption that reaches back decades. Old photos, hidden bribes, and buried secrets reveal the true killers—and a sinister legacy of violence. As alliances are tested and enemies emerge from the shadows, Monica must lead The Twelve on a lethal pursuit to plot their own form of justice in this exciting new novel by the author of Lunch with the Deadly Dozen.

Victoria’s life isn’t as perfect as it seems. But with two homicide detectives on her doorstep, it's about to get a lot worse.Still reeling from the shocking discovery that her husband is having a passionate affair with his real estate client, Victoria struggles to process the mind-blowing news that Nick’s lover is dead—brutally murdered in cold blood on the very same evening she uncovered the truth.And now two detectives are on her doorstep, waiting to question both of them. Is she a suspect?With little hard evidence and no shortage of suspects with "killer motives," Detectives Jack Stark and Lexi Sanchez are under intense pressure to solve the high-profile murder case that rocks the picturesque village of Tarrytown just as the town is gearing up for the area’s annual Halloween festivities and an influx of tourists.As Victoria sets out to clear herself and find out the truth, she’s faced with two terrifying possibilities—either her husband is a murderer or someone is out to get them.Conflicted about her marriage and emotionally raw, she sets out to find the truth about what happened that night.But does she really want to know?"A riveting, pulse-pounding, adrenaline rush of a thriller. Do not miss this book!" – Noelle W. Ihli, bestselling author of Gray After Dark"This book was great! Everytime I thought I had it figured out, another twist would happen. I highly recommend this book if you're looking for a great thriller." Amazon reviewer, 5 stars Readers' Favorite 2023 Silver Medal Winner Audiobook Reviewer 2023 Best Mystery Award

A missing provost. A murdered president. A fired professor found dead. At Churchville University, the only thing deadlier than the politics... is the truth.When Isabel Helms, the ambitious new provost of a struggling liberal arts college, vanishes after a secret rendezvous, the campus reels. Days later, the university president is found savagely murdered—and a recently fired professor turns up dead in an apparent suicide. But nothing is what it seems.Enter Don Weston: a widowed former Philadelphia detective, now Chief of Police at Churchville University. He thought he'd traded high-stakes homicide for campus hijinks. Instead, he's facing a chilling investigation tangled in scandal, betrayal, and secrets buried deep in the school's leadership.With a methodical mind shaped by personal loss, Weston navigates academic rivalries, hidden affairs, and small-town suspicion. And while readers know more than he does—thanks to haunting vignettes from each victim’s final moments—the question remains: Will Weston catch the killer before the next name is crossed off the list? Dark, cerebral, and disturbingly intimate, Final Exam delivers gut-punch twists and one unforgettable investigator.? For fans of Michael Connelly, Louise Penny, and Tana French. Final Exam is the prequel to Blame It on the Moon but stands alone as a complete and compelling mystery.

Hap and Leonard investigate a racially motivated murder that threatens to tear apart their East Texas town. While Hap, a former 60s activist and self-proclaimed white trash rebel, is recovering from a life-threatening stab wound, Louise Elton comes into Hap and Leonard's PI office to tell him that the police have killed her son, Jamar. Months earlier, a bully cop pulled over and sexually harassed Jamar's sister, Charm. The officer followed Charm over the course of the next couple of months, leading Jamar to videotape and take notes on the cop and his partner. The next thing Louise hears, Jamar got in a fight and is killed in the projects by local hoods. It doesn't add up: he was a straight A student, destined for better things, until he began to ask too many questions about the racist police force. Leonard, a tough black gay Vietnam vet and Republican, joins Hap in the investigation, and they stumble upon the racial divides that have shaped their Eastern Texas town. But if anyone can navigate these pitfalls and bring the killers to justice, it's Hap and Leonard. Filled with Lansdale's trademark whip-smart dialogue, colorful characters, and relentless pacing, Rusty Puppy is Joe Lansdale at his page-turning best.

A quiet life. A deadly secret. How far will she go to settle the score before it’s too late?Gardening enthusiast, Philippa "Pinkie" Floyd infiltrates a Cornish country club with a deadly mission: to eliminate Judge Carlisle. Armed with the deadly rosary pea, a revered tool among poisoners, Pinkie meticulously plans her strike. To her fellow gardening fanatics, she appears as just another retiree seeking solace in Cornwall's tranquil beauty, but beneath this facade lies a calculated expert with a singular focus.A seasoned professional, she never mixes work with pleasure. However, with the law closing in and ghosts from her past resurfacing, Pinkie must choose between her retirement and the most perilous mission of her career.A standalone book in Julie Evans's The Cornish Crime series, The Poison Promise is a page-turning tale of vengeance, betrayal and the blurred lines between justice and retribution._________________________________________Praise for The Poison Promise:? ? ? ? ? The Cornwall I live in is brought to life as the story unfolds. I would recommend this writer to anyone.? ? ? ? ? I absolutely loved this book. It might even be the best of the series so far.? ? ? ? ? Recommended to anybody who likes British crime with a twist.? ? ? ? ? A real page-turner with interesting, well-drawn characters.? ? ? ? ? Thoroughly absorbing.

????? ‘Wow. I absolutely loved this book!... I was not able to put it down from the moment I started it, so much so that I devoured it in just two days.’ Goodreads reviewer Natasha Mayston wasn’t expecting anyone to knock on her door so late at night. And she has no idea that the face staring back at her is the last one she’ll ever see… As Detective Dan Lockhart is called to a wealthy London street to investigate Natasha’s death, he’s startled by the similarity to a previous case. Noticing the cable-tie restraints and the tiny scratches on Natasha’s wedding finger, Dan already knows what he will find if he looks in her mouth – the metal ball which choked her to death. He knows Natasha isn’t the killer’s first victim and is certain that he will strike again. Months earlier, Kim Hardy was found in the same position in a run-down hotel across the city – an identical silver ball in her throat. But Kim’s murderer was caught and sent to prison – did they arrest the wrong man? And what connects the two victims? Fearing that he’s dealing with a psychopathic serial killer, Dan calls in psychologist Dr Lexi Green to help him to get into the perpetrator’s mind. Tough and smart, Lexi will stop at nothing to hunt down the man responsible for the deaths.
Then, another body is discovered, just as Lexi finds a clue online leading to the killer. Dan’s team aren’t convinced, but in pushing Lexi away from the investigation, they force her to dig further into the case on her own. Convinced that she’s on to something, she puts herself in unthinkable danger… but can Dan piece together the clues and identify the killer before it’s too late?
Fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni and Cara Hunter will love this thrilling new series from Chris Merritt. From an explosive start to a heart-stopping finale, you will not want to put this book down! What readers are saying about Knock Knock: ‘Gripping from the get go… Impossible to put down once you start… The fact that I kept turning the pages, the adrenalin pumping, makes Knock Knock a compelling read.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
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