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.

Buy the first three books of the Justice series in this special edition boxed set. CRUEL JUSTICE From NY Times and USA Today bestselling author M A Comley who has sold over five million copies to date worldwide.Women are living in fear.A serial killer with a terrifying agenda is on the loose, and DI Lorne Simpkins and her dedicated team must use every ounce of their experience and skill to catch him. One wrong move and the body count could skyrocket overnight.As the sadistic killer taunts Lorne, sending her vile packages designed to unnerve and distract her, she knows she must dig deep to confront his evil. But with the stakes higher than ever, how far will she have to go, and what will it cost her colleagues—and her family?IMPEDING JUSTICE A vile criminal with a sinister agenda has the streets of London on high alert. When the call came in, DI Lorne Simpkins felt a chill run through her—she's spent eight gruelling years tracking this elusive mastermind. The sound of helicopters overhead, the masked gunman finally in sight, gives her hope—but this criminal is more than just a threat. He takes pride in his power, with top officials in his pocket, and delights in mocking Lorne, goading her at every turn, even setting a fatal trap.With her confidence shaken, Lorne must dig deep to overcome her fears and combat his relentless attacks. As the threats mount from every angle, she faces her toughest assignment yet: can she keep those around her safe and bring an end to this reign of terror?FINAL JUSTICEForeign shores are calling... DI Lorne Simpkins is forced to revisit her ugly past. Shaken and confused after her last investigation disrupted both her personal and professional life, Lorne finds herself embroiled in a MI6 covert operation to hunt down an old enemy.The sadistic, merciless criminal has a new ambition... one that he's determined to achieve on foreign soil. Can Lorne thwart his outrageous plans and finally bring the vile criminal to justice? Grab your copy today if you love edge-of-your-seat thrillers.

A veteran on leave investigates a murder in his Kentucky backwoods hometown in this Appalachian noir by the acclaimed author of Country Dark. Mick Hardin, a combat veteran and Army CID agent, is home on a leave to be with his pregnant wife—but they aren’t getting along. His sister, newly risen to sheriff, has just landed her first murder investigation—but local politicians are pushing for someone else to take the case. Maybe they think she can’t handle it. Or maybe their concerns run deeper. With his experience and knowledge of the area, Mick is well-suited to help his sister investigate while staying under the radar. Now he’s dodging calls from his commanding officer as he delves into the dangerous rivalries lurking beneath the surface of his fiercely private hometown. And he needs to talk to his wife.The Killing Hills is a novel of betrayal within and between the clans that populate the hollers—and the way it so often shades into violence. Chris Offutt has delivered a dark, witty, and absolutely compelling novel of murder and honor, with an investigator-hero unlike any in fiction.

Two doctors. One killer. One woman in labour.A killer infiltrates the obstetrics ward of a Montreal hospital, taking one pregnant woman and one resident doctor hostage at gunpoint.Dr. Hope Sze struggles to deliver her patient's baby with blood on the floor and death in the air.And when Dr. Tucker tries to rescue their tiny crew, only to end up hostage material alongside them, Hope’s heart just might break, even before the kidnapper drills a bullet through her skull.Praise for Stockholm SyndromeOne of the best crime novels of the season, as selected by CBC Radio's The Next Chapter's Mystery Panel“An introspective thriller.” David Farland, New York Times bestselling author"Just couldn't put it down. The mix of gun-in-your-face suspense and humor is as close to perfect as one can get." Richard Quarry, author of Midnight Choir“Dang thing kept me up until 03:30.” Greg Smith, M.D."Whoa! What a thriller. I couldn’t put it down. Melissa Yi pushed the suspense to the brink. Brilliant character development ... Clear, clean and compelling writing ... I am still thinking about it." Patricia Filteau, author of the Kate Roarty, P.I. NovelsPraise for the Hope Sze mystery series #1 Mystery Selection—CBC Books, on Human Remains. Recommended authors also include Louise Penny and Maureen JenningsOne of the best Canadian suspense books recommended by Margaret Cannon, The Globe and Mail, on Human RemainsThe three intertwining mysteries and Hope herself provide a narrative by turns entertaining and insightful.—Publishers Weekly, on Terminally Ill"Narrating in a sprightly style while sharing some of the nitty-gritty of a resident's job, Hope Sze is an utterly likeable character.—Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine"Drawing on her personal experiences in the ER in Canada, Yi has created medical thrillers that shine with authenticity and are impossible to put down."—Kris Nelscott, New York Times bestseller

"[The ending is] bizarre and twisted. . . . [Detective Liz Boyle, a] troubled and complex character, is a welcome new addition to local fiction." The Akron Beacon-JournalDetective Liz Boyle knows there is no crime more heinous than the murder of a child. When she and her partner, Tom Goran, are called to a new scene in an area of Cleveland known as The Flats, they find that a killer has taken that to new levels.As the investigation takes them deeper into the city’s seedy underbelly, the case hits frighteningly close to home when someone Liz loves is added to the list of possible suspects. While fighting her personal demons, she must also pick her way around the department bureaucracy to avoid being pulled from the case.Liz and Tom will need to solve the most mind-bending mystery of their careers, one in which their personal and professional allegiances—and maybe their sanity—will be tested. But Liz vows to bring the killer to justice at any cost.