A BRAND NEW gripping psychological thriller from C. L. Swatman for fans of Lisa Jewell, Gillian McAllister and Claire Douglas. 'It grabbed me from the beginning and kept me glued to it till the end' – Valerie Keogh Twenty years ago, a dark truth was buried. Now, the past is at her door and a killer will stop at nothing to keep it buried. Summer, 2005: Five students attend an end of year party. As dawn breaks the next day, four of the friends are preparing to leave when they realise one of the girls is missing. That's when the screaming starts. 2025: Amy is at home when there’s a knock at her door. The woman on her doorstep introduces herself as Hannah Hastings, a well-known true-crime podcaster. She’s investigating the drowning of a young woman at a party twenty years earlier. Amy slams the door, but the damage is done. And a few days later, she receives a threatening note, telling her not to speak to Hannah… or she’ll regret it. Now, the night Amy has spent two decades trying to forget is coming back to haunt her. But this time, she’s the one in danger. 'A dark, clever and twisty page turner. I devoured it!' Claire Douglas Praise for C. L. Swatman: 'A fast-paced page-turner with some excellent twists – will keep you reading late into the night' Catherine Cooper 'A haunting, gripping page turner I couldn’t put down' S.E. Lynes ‘Brilliantly addictive read. I loved it' Valerie Keogh 'Fast paced and deliciously twisty' Keri Beevis 'A tense thriller looking at family dynamics, female friendship and nature versus nurture with plenty of surprises along the way. Loved it.' Catherine Cooper

WHATEVER IT TAKES THE WIFE: Lorna lives with her husband in her dream home, loves socialising and has a passion for the finer things in life. THE HUSBAND: Dan owns a successful accountancy business, enjoys golf and exercise, and loves Lorna deeply. Life is good. Until new neighbours move in to the house next door. Perry, a property developer is charismatic and friendly, with a beautiful young wife, Ingrid. They become friends, sharing intimate dinners, trips away and ultimately a holiday together in Greece. But all is not as friendly as it seems. While there, a fatal accident occurs that changes their lives. They don’t all return. But those that do, are hiding a huge secret . . . and there’s someone who will do whatever it takes to make sure that it never comes to the surface.

In the fourth novel in the New York Times –bestselling series, a Marine sniper is targeted by a man he once idolized—a true American hero turned traitor. Kyle Swanson and his beautiful girlfriend, CIA agent Lauren Carson, are on a mission in Pakistan when their world is turned inside out. Kyle is captured and thrown in prison. Lauren is accused of being a double agent. The one person they trust to help is the man who sent them on the black operation—Jim Hall, a legendary CIA agent, Kyle's sniper mentor, and Lauren's boss and former lover. But Hall has gone rogue. He is selling America's innermost secrets to a ruthless Pakistani warlord who wants to mold al-Qaeda into a legitimate political party, and secure a nuclear arsenal. For Jim Hall, his former protégé Swanson is the final obstacle. Success or failure pivots on whether Swanson can stop the old friend who trained him to be a shooter. From the streets of Washington to the Bavarian Alps, the two snipers stalk each other in a deadly hunt that has only one possible outcome.

On an island full of intrigue, a killer’s identity is the best-kept secret. Policewoman Christine Lane felt the humiliation like a slap. Transferred to a sleepy island station, she could almost hear her career screeching to a halt. During a violent protest on Toronto Island, a resident is found dead and Christine is hurt. Her boss threatens to sack her for incompetence and she vows to maintain a low profile. When the homicide leads dry up, Christine is shocked when investigators move on to their next case. So she secretly gathers information on suspects, digging up local dirt. When Christine is ambushed, she knows she is closing in on the perpetrator. Can she flush out the murderer before she is shut down for good? Final Look is the first standalone book in the award-winning Christine Lane mystery series. If you like strong female protagonists, a lush island setting and page-turning suspense, then you’ll love Dianne Scott’s Final Look . Buy Final Look for an engrossing mystery featuring an unforgettable female sleuth. Crime Writers of Canada Excellence in Crime Writing Award Winner!

Nik Xandir Wolf's bestselling debut novel is a first-rate thriller filled with 80's nostalgia and is a "page-turner, engaging and raw,” Says Kirkus Reviews. With plot twists, you won’t see coming! In 1988 California, a drifting bartender and the woman he loves accidentally kill a crooked cop and flee toward Baja, triggering a relentless manhunt that forces him to confront a violent legacy tied to a ring he's had since birth, and to the Angel of Death who wears the same ring. "Move over Don Winslow, there is a new prince of surf noir, and his name is Nik Xandir Wolf." -The Cranky Consumer "The story is a page-turner, engaging and raw...it is consistently fast-paced and wildly entertaining," -Kirkus Reviews "Shadow Valley is a perfect noir, violent, gritty, and rooted in place...a masterwork." - Tod Goldberg, NY Times Bestselling Author "Shadow Valley is one of the best rides I've taken in a long while. Fast, smart, and mesmerizing--this both introduces and establishes Wolf as a powerful new voice." - Rob Roberge, Author of Liar, and Cost of Living "Get ready to hold on to your seat belt...Shadow Valley is definitely a fast-paced crime thriller story with lots and lots of plot twists that you will not see coming! I enjoyed this book and can't wait to read more by Nik Xandir Wolf." -Goodreads Reviewer "That vital blend of connection, passion, brutality, and poetry powers the novel...with a pared-down lyricism finding beauty in life without overstating it." -Publishers Weekly

The BRAND NEW utterly heart-pounding thriller from NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING author of The Wives, Valerie Keogh Must-read for fans of Freida McFadden and Lisa Jewell! Fiona Carlton has never needed a man to make her life complete. Until she meets charming, handsome and sophisticated Richard. She is consumed, first by lust, then by a love for him that overwhelms her. The only problem? Richard already has a wife. But a little detail like that isn’t going to stand in Fiona’s way… Richard’s wife, Lydia, however, is not a woman to be trifled with. She’s sacrificed everything for her husband, been the perfect stay-at-home wife and mother, raised two beautiful children, built a happy home full of memories. She refuses to stand by and watch a woman like Fiona take what’s hers. But when both women discover the truth about the man they love, everything changes… And Richard is about to learn that if a woman scorned is dangerous, two wronged women are deadly. Don't miss this brand new thriller from the million copy bestseller Valerie Keogh! Praise for Valerie Keogh: ‘Keogh is the queen of compelling narratives and twisty plots’ Jenny O'Brien 'A wonderful book, I can’t rate this one highly enough. If only there were ten stars, it’s that good. Valerie Keogh is a master story-teller, and this is a masterful performance.' Bestselling author Anita Waller 'Keogh is no. 1 for a reason, and this is another perfect slice of domestic noir. A definite 5 stars.' Bestselling author, Keri Beevis 'I was blown away with this book!' ????? Reader Review 'I didn't see the twist coming at all!' ????? Reader Review 'A rollercoaster of a story!' ????? Reader Review