All Ellie knows is she must make everyone, including herself, believe. . . ‘I didn't start the fire.’Twenty-seven-year-old climate journalist Ellie Stone has spent her life locked in an unending sibling rivalry with her brother, Josh, star athlete and golden boy–turned–drug addict. One night, after their parents leave her to “babysit” Josh, the siblings have a fight and Ellie abandons him. Returning to fetch her forgotten laptop, she finds the house consumed in fire—and Josh burnt beyond recognition. Social media takes this on as a local cause célèbre, blaming Ellie since, years ago, she was involved in a blaze that scarred a frenemy in high school. Is history repeating itself? In shock, Ellie can’t recall: did she leave a lit cigarette in her family home? The police suspect arson; at first they suspect her. But then, what about the unknown vehicle that was spotted in the driveway as the flames erupted? The only people sympathetic to Ellie are her brother’s best pal—who quickly becomes her new romantic partner—and Josh’s girlfriend, who lets on that their relationship might not have been what it seemed. Searching for answers, Ellie grows closer to her brother’s inner circle and, in the process, discovers secrets that make her question whom to trust, how to stay out of danger, and how to save her own future. With razor-sharp precision, Nicole Bokat again pieces together fiercely drawn characters, psychological landmines and twisty storylines into a fiery psychological suspense that will engulf you with every turned page. “A tumultuous narrative that will confound readers’ expectations and keep them guessing.”—Kirkus Reviews

Politics and love can make strange—and sometimes deadly—bedfellowsUSA Today Bestselling Author Susan Kiernan-Lewis is back with another exciting romp through Paris with her quirky older sleuth Claire Baskerville.When a high-ranking American politician is murdered in the bed of a young sex-worker, the US embassy and the Paris police make fast work of its obvious political implications and blanket the case. It never made the papers—or social media—but when the politician’s daughter, Madeleine, comes to Claire and Jean-Marc—now working together—to beg them to find the truth about her father’s death, they know they must help.In the process they discover a harrowing secret that many powerful people will do anything to hide--including the murder of a young American woman determined to get justice for her father.This book is a clean read: no graphic violence, sex or strong languageGenre: Mystery/thriller, women amateur sleuth, cozy animal (dog)

Meet Detective Hedley Sharpe in this brilliant new British crime series full of stunning twists.Before you embark on a journey of revenge, you should dig two graves . . .Day 1. Chloe Todd believes her baby daughter is sleeping peacefully in her pram in the back garden. She lifts away the blanket to check on her — and gasps in shock.Chloe’s neighbour calls the police. But all is not as it seems . . .Day 2. Superintendent Hedley Sharpe is called to the city centre. A body is discovered in a cellar beneath an empty shop. A single shot to the head. The victim has been dead at least a year.Day 3. A second body is found in the cellar next door. Again a single bullet wound in the head. But this time the body is fresh.Hedley Sharpe doesn’t believe in coincidences. The two murders must be linked. Then he uncovers a connection to housewife Chloe Todd — and the case takes an extraordinary twist.Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel McLean, Joy Ellis, J.D. Kirk, Rachel Abbott, Elly Griffiths or J.M. Dalgliesh.READERS LOVE DIG TWO GRAVES:????? ‘Weaves an intricate plot of suspense and intrigue . . . A must-read.’ Iwona P.????? ‘So full of action and extraordinary twists . . . Loved it.’ Booklover Bev????? ‘Packed with shocks and surprises.’ Carol S.????? ‘A riveting thriller that will leave you on the edge of your seat from the first page to the last . . . A tour de force of the crime genre.’ Chantelle B.???? ‘Loved this . . . Captured me from the start.’ Kelsey S.???? ‘A great start for a new character. I loved this book.’ Nicole C.????? ‘A clever, excellent, engrossing police procedural. Can’t wait for the next one.’ Misfits FarmTHE DETECTIVESuperintendent Hedley Sharpe is a long-serving detective working for Manchester’s Major Crime Division. He is something of a rough diamond, but has an excellent clear-up rate. A widower, Hedley lives a lonely life, existing on fast-food takeaways. His wife Emily was murdered some years previously. Her killer was never caught.

Recently widowed and caring for his young son, Andy Boyd thinks his life is over, until he meets the beautiful, enigmatic Anna. And that was his first mistake ... A startling, emotive and stark psychological thriller from one of Scotland's bestselling crime writers... 'A stark, gripping storyline' Scots 'Strong female characters, honest, pithy dialogue and ever-present empathy for the victims make this a deeply satisfying read' Sunday Times 'Vivid, visceral and compulsive' Ian Rankin _________________Some secrets should never be kept... Andy Boyd thinks he is the luckiest man alive. Widowed with a young child, after his wife dies in childbirth, he is certain that he will never again experience true love. Then he meets Anna. Feisty, fun and beautiful, she's his perfect match ... and she loves his son like he is her own. When Andy ends up in the hospital on his wedding night, he receives his first clue that Anna is not all that she seems. Desperate for that happy-ever-after, he ignores it. A dangerous mistake that could cost him everything. A brave, deeply moving, page-turning psychological thriller, A Suitable Lie marks a stunning departure for one of Scotland's finest crime writers, exploring the lengths people will go to hide their deepest secrets, even if it kills them... _________________ 'Malone tackles the taboo subject of female violence against men with insight and compassion (for Anna is no one-dimensional witch), while creating all the hallmarks of a fine, page-turning psychological thriller' Daily Mail 'A mystery involving some disturbing account anomalies at Andy's bank is appropriately overshadowed by Malone's painful depiction of a man in turmoil' Publishers Weekly 'It's a tough high-wire act, balancing believability with surprise, but the author pulls it off with aplomb. Excellent stuff' Doug Johnstone, The Big Issue 'Disturbing but compulsive ... I loved it' Martina Cole 'Bristling with unease, this is domestic noir at its very darkest, twisting the marriage thriller into a new and troubling shape' Eva Dolan 'A deeply personal thriller that will keep the reader turning those pages, with twists and turns designed to keep the heart pumping' Russel D. McLean 'A tightly wound page-turner with real emotional punch' Rod Reynolds 'A dark and unnerving psychological thriller that draws you deep into the lives of the characters and refuse to let go' Caroline Mitchell 'A chilling tale of the unexpected that journeys right into the dark heart of domesticity' Marnie Riches 'Emotionally intelligent and engaging' Caro Ramsay 'A story that I won't forget in a hurry. Malone is a massive talent' Luca Veste 'A disturbing and realistic portrayal of domestic noir with a twist ... a shocking yet compelling read' Mel Sherratt 'Malone perfectly balances storytelling with a brutal commentary on a dysfunctional relationship' Sarah Ward

The BRAND NEW nail-biting thriller from NUMBER ONE bestselling author of The Wives! Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden and Lisa Jewell.Helen wanted to believe the bookshop was a fresh start. But the past had a way of creeping in, whispering through the shelves, refusing to be left behind. Helen Appleby just wants a quiet life. Recently released from prison for the manslaughter of her partner, she's trying to forget her past mistakes – all of them - to rebuild her life and move on.When she decides to open a bookshop, she’s certain this is the perfect new start. Here, amongst the quiet shelves of her shop and between the covers of her books, she can hide away from the real world and begin again. The world of books is the perfect place to find happiness - even if it is all lies.But the past can never stay hidden…As she settles into life as an apparently timid bookseller, it seems that someone is determined to sabotage Helen's new life and ruin everything she's built.But Helen has killed once before. And to protect her future, she could be willing to kill again...Don't miss another page-turning, nail-biting read from the queen of psychological thrillers, Valerie Keogh!Readers LOVE Valerie Keogh!‘Keogh is the queen of compelling narratives and twisty plots’ Jenny O'Brien'What an ending. I was not expecting THAT to happen!!! Enthralling, and deliciously wicked!' Bestselling author Rona Halsall.'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

"Action thrillers are a fun genre as they're often page-turners, and The Forgotten Alphabet is definitely that. It's the 17th book in The Blackwell Files series, but it's the first one for me. Steven F. Freeman is such a talented author that he skillfully mentions critical parts of previous novels so the reader new to the series is not left behind. I loved every second of this book; the events are plausible, the flawed characters are all relatable, and the revelation of the mastermind shocked me. There's nothing to fault in this story—it's heart-racingly brilliant. I'm already a new fan of this author and plan to go back and read every other book in the series in order." Readers' FavoriteSometimes the past should remain hidden. Underwater archeologists have discovered a lost, encoded manuscript linked to Saint Theo Erkenwald, a seventh century Benedictine monk. When a team of scholars unravels the secrets embedded in the medieval document, they realize the long-hidden knowledge threatens the entire world with a disaster of biblical proportions.The threat grows even more urgent when the details of their discovery fall into the hands of a shadowy organization with sinister motives. Racing to trace the leaked data, the team must combine their modern expertise with the buried secrets of Saint Erkenwald himself if they are to prevent a modern apocalypse.