It’s our tenth wedding anniversary . . . and my husband is planning to kill me. He’s organized the perfect cruise — and the perfect murder. His new girlfriend (my replacement) is waiting in the wings. Our luxury cruise ship departs from Florida. Its destination — paradise. A surprise gift from Andre. Our first proper vacation in five years. A second honeymoon. He’s bought me the perfect outfit. The champagne is flowing. Everything’s going to plan. Andre’s plan. He thinks he’ll get away with it. But he doesn’t know what I’m capable of. Not yet. AN EXHILARATING BLEND OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SUSPENSE, NAIL-BITING TENSION AND A MIND-BLOWING FINAL TWIST. Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Liane Moriarty, Daniel Hurst, T.M. Logan, Lucy Clarke, Sarah Goodwin, Patricia MacDonald and Shari Lapena. READERS LOVE THE SECOND HONEYMOON : ????? ‘Wow, just wow! I devoured this book in a day and could not put it down . . . I wish I could read it over again!’ Aimee U. ????? ‘A brilliant, twisty and gripping thriller . . . I loved, LOVED the ending !’ Sharon V. ????? ‘ Totally gripping all the way through.’ Julie S. ????? ‘ Brilliant from start to finish .’ Anita W. ????? ‘So many twists and turns. Kept me on the edge of my seat ! I couldn’t put it down!’ Kat M. ????? ‘ Loved, loved, loved this book . . . With a jaw-dropping final twist, this is a dark, gripping read that fans of domestic thrillers won’t be able to put down.’ Laurie E. ????? ‘This book slapped me in the face, in the best way possible . . . It’s giving Freida McFadden vibes, and I’m loving it .’ Jillian G. ????? ‘An addictive, fast-paced, rollercoaster ride! WOW!! Never in a million years did I see that twist coming, it literally blew my socks off . . . Absolutely FANTASTIC !!’ NetGalley Reviewer ????? ‘Delivers tension, surprises, and a satisfying dose of intrigue. A truly addictive read you won’t want to put down.’ Joanne D.

Former Marine Chase Gordon wants nothing more than a simple life—tending bar part-time, living aboard his 40-foot sailboat, and island-hopping through the Florida Keys and the Caribbean. But when the young wife of an old Marine buddy arrives in South Florida desperate to find her missing husband, Chase can’t turn his back.What begins as a favor drags him into the violent underworld of drug cartels, DEA stings, and dangerous smugglers operating between Miami and the Bahamas. Caught in a deadly stand-off between one of South Florida’s most ruthless traffickers and federal agents, Chase discovers his friend may be tangled in something far worse than he imagined.Now Chase must rely on his Marine instincts, his wits, and his sailing skills to survive—and to uncover whether his brother-in-arms can be saved.Diamond Reef delivers nonstop action, suspense, and nautical adventure in the spirit of John D. MacDonald’s Travis McGee and modern Caribbean thrillers.Diamond Reef is a gripping nautical action thriller perfect for fans of Travis McGee, Clive Cussler, and Jack Reacher at sea. Set against the vivid backdrop of South Florida, the Keys, and the Bahamas, it blends high-stakes suspense with the salt-sprayed freedom of sailing life. Expect DEA agents, ruthless drug cartels, missing persons, and a reluctant ex-Marine hero who can’t walk away from a friend in trouble. At its core, this story is about loyalty, survival, and danger on the open water. This is not a cozy mystery or a quiet romance—it’s a hard-charging, sun-soaked adventure where betrayal lurks in every harbor.

Not every invitation is meant to be accepted. This one could be her last. A bestselling thriller author returns to her hometown only to realize she may have walked into her deadliest chapter yet.When Molly Archer’s latest novel becomes an instant hit, it feels like her life is finally back on track. Newly divorced and raising two children in an affluent suburb, she’s determined to hold onto her success and the lifestyle it supports.So when a book club invitation arrives from her hometown, Molly sees opportunity: connect with readers, visit an old friend, and check on her widowed mother, whose health—and memory—seem to be slipping.There’s just one problem. Molly doesn’t remember the woman who invited her.Soon after she arrives, unease settles in and one thing becomes clear: Someone knows more about Molly than they should.Including secrets best left buried.A Different Type of Poison is a slow-burn psychological thriller packed with suspense, buried secrets, and a twist you won’t see coming—perfect for readers who love unreliable narrators, small-town tension, and stories where nothing is as it seems.Misery meets The Plot in this taut literary thriller perfect for fans of Gone Girl, The Housemaid, and The Silent Patient, and readers of Sally Hepworth, Liane Moriarty, and Lisa Jewell.Praise for A Different Type of Poison:"Deliciously damaged characters, big secrets, and twists aplenty make for fast-paced entertainment in Liz Alterman’s rollicking book-within-a-book thriller, A Different Type of Poison." — Andromeda Romano-Lax, The Deepest Lake"This book is fast-paced, oh-so-twisty and very, very clever. I literally raced through the last half, my fingers flying to turn the pages, breath caught in my throat, as the tension mounted, and everything came together. If you like beautifully written, clever suspense thrillers, then this is a must-read."— Miranda Rijks, One Little Mistake"Much recommended if you enjoyed Yellowface by Rebecca F. Kuang and are a fan of Alice Feeney type of twists." — Netgalley reviewer"A twisted, dark, psychological thriller that keeps you guessing, and then throws an almighty shock into the end. A recommended read." — Netgalley reviewer"Liz Alterman has done it again. The book started off strong, pulled me in and did not let up. I could not put it down and finished it in a day. The twist had me gasping out loud. Well written and such a wild ride. Highly recommend!" — Netgalley reviewer"This is an easy 5-star read in my books and A Different Type of Poison by Liz Alterman did not disappoint!" — Netgalley reviewer"... it kept me engrossed till the last page with its thrilling plot, skillfully executed, featuring jaw dropping twists and damaged characters." — Netgalley reviewerWhat kind of book is this?A psychological thriller with domestic suspense, centered on secrets, and a return to a past that refuses to stay buried.Is this similar to Gone Girl?If you enjoy unreliable narrators, shifting truths, and dark twists lurking beneath polished lives, this will absolutely appeal.Is it fast-paced or slow-burn?A simmering slow-burn that builds tension steadily before delivering a shocking, high-impact ending.What are the main themes?Secrets, identity, memory, family dynamics, and the cost of maintaining a carefully constructed life.Who should read this?Readers who love twisty, character-driven suspense with emotional depth and unsettling reveals.

Young widow. Innkeeper. Accidental crimebuster.Jenna Ross inherits a beautiful, historic inn, expecting bookkeeping and guests, not a mysterious visitor tied to a decade-old embezzlement case.But when a guest is found dead on the inn’s property, her quiet but uncanny intuition pulls her toward things she can’t explain, especially the portrait of Nettie Wyndham, whose watchful presence is unsettling.Jenna follows a trail of deception in a race to uncover the truth before the killer decides she’s the next loose end.Jenna is determined to save the inn.The killer is determined to stop her.

Harrowing, smart, and riotously entertaining, Guilt by Degrees is a thrilling ride through the world of LA courts with the unforgettable Rachel Knight.Someone has been watching D.A. Rachel Knight -- someone who's Rachel's equal in brains, but with more malicious intentions. It began when a near-impossible case fell into Rachel's lap, the suspectless homicide of a homeless man. In the face of courthouse backbiting and a gauzy web of clues, Rachel is determined to deliver justice. She's got back-up: tough-as-nails Detective Bailey Keller. As Rachel and Bailey stir things up, they're shocked to uncover a connection with the vicious murder of an LAPD cop a year earlier. Something tells Rachel someone knows the truth, someone who'd kill to keep it secret.

What if the greatest threat to humanity isn’t coming from above… but from below?On his 49th birthday, Rex Lassiter decides he's done with danger.After surviving the battlefields of Afghanistan as a Navy SEAL, then fighting blowouts, hurricanes, and armed revolutionaries, on deepwater drilling rigs across the globe, he’s ready to settle into the quiet life on his late grandfather’s Colorado ranch—a place of hard-earned peace and cherished memories.But fate likes irony, and peace is a luxury Rex can’t afford. Ruthless developers circle like vultures, ready to bulldoze his heritage into a billionaire’s playground. With lawsuits bleeding him dry, Rex is one court date away from losing it all.Enter Joss Malloy—a cocky young tech mogul with a proposition too insane to refuse: lead a black-ops crew aboard the Theseus, the world’s most advanced drillship, to retrieve a classified artifact locked 11,000 feet beneath the Antarctic Ocean. The payout? Enough to bury the developers and secure Rex’s future forever.There’s just one problem: the ship’s advanced AI, ADONIS, is unraveling—hallucinating, rewriting code, and whispering in languages no human should understand. And the closer they get, the more the object responds… like it’s waiting.As Rex gathers a ragtag team of battle-hardened veterans, brilliant engineers, and fearless misfits, he must confront the treacherous conditions of the Antarctic while navigating the potential threat of the object below.As ADONIS’s psychosis spirals and the artifact begins to awaken, Rex realizes that what started as a recovery mission is quickly turning into a fight for survival."Some things were never meant to be found. Some doors, once opened, can’t be closed.”In a heart-stopping race against corporate greed, a rogue AI, and a discovery that predates mankind, Rex Lassiter’s final mission becomes humanity’s last stand.Join Rex and his team on a pulse-pounding adventure, where secrets are unearthed that may have been better off left in the Antarctic's icy depths, and one man’s fight for his legacy becomes a battle for the future of Earth.