Sweden's most tenacious detective races to unlock the twisted logic behind a madman's crimes: "Lyrical, meticulous, and stunningly suspenseful" ( St. Petersburg Times ). On Midsummer's Eve, three friends gather in a secluded meadow in Sweden. In the beautifully clear twilight, they don eighteenth-century costumes and begin a secret role-play. But an uninvited guest soon brings their performance to a gruesome conclusion. His approach is careful; his aim is perfect. Three bullets, three corpses. And his plans have only just begun to take shape. Meanwhile, Inspector Kurt Wallander is just back from vacation. Constantly fatigued, he soon learns his health is at risk—but there's no time for rest when a fellow officer is murdered. Wallander soon discovers that the two grisly crimes are connected. A serial killer is on the loose, and the only lead is a photograph of a strange woman no one in Sweden seems to know. Forced to dig into the personal life of a trusted colleague, Wallander steps into a nightmare worse than any he could have imagined. Can he find his way out of the darkness before it's too late? A pulse-pounding thriller and an incisive investigation into the mysteries of human nature, One Step Behind is "typical of the dense, intricate intelligence that Mankell brings to detection and crime writing" ( The Washington Post Book World ).

Rachel Sharpe sees things. Dreadful things. When she locks eyes with someone, it hits her like a jolt of electricity—an ominous sense of impending doom for that person. She doesn’t always know what tragedy will strike them, only that it will be terrible. To survive, Rachel avoids eye contact at all costs and keeps relationships limited to a few “safe” people—and her tracking dog, Ruby. She thought Aaron, a man she couldn’t resist, might be safe too, until she actually sees the tumor behind his eyes. Three months later, he is dead from brain cancer. Now Rachel is panicked. What if she didn’t sense Aaron’s cancer—what if she caused it? Then comes her most chilling vision yet: the busser at a local restaurant is stalking women. Three weeks later, a woman last seen outside that same restaurant disappears. Rachel is frantic to prove that she isn’t the source of these horrors and to help police find the missing woman … before it’s too late.

They’re mercenaries, they’ve gone rogue — but they’re the only ones willing to bring justice to the helpless. Five fast-paced, action-packed adventures. Five men who don’t play by the rules — they rewrite them. 1000+ pages to sink your teeth into. Johnny Silver is an ex-mercenary desperate to escape his past. But trouble always has a way of finding him . . . Fans of Frederick Forsyth, David Baldacci, Matt Hilton, Lee Child, Vince Flynn and Robert Ludlum will devour this series of addictive action thrillers. MEET THE TEAM Johnny Silver is a man of contradictions — once a sharp-suited banker, now a battle-scarred ex-mercenary. He’s changed his job and his name. He’s spent his life running from warzones — and his past. His left shoulder, shredded by bullets in Angola, aches before trouble arrives, meaning he’s always prepared with one hand near his weapon at all times. Since retiring, Johnny has tried to carve out a quiet existence on a remote Caribbean Island, hiding behind a beach bar and a bottle of rum. But no matter how deep he buries himself in paradise, the past always finds a way to drag him back into the fray . . . Johnny’s former crew of mismatched mercenaries have all made new lives for themselves. Bull , a 6-foot-6 Jamaican with a bad leg and a worse temper, also lives on St. Jude. The others have dispersed to their homelands. Stan , the tactician, runs a hotel in his native Poland. Red , half-Comanche, is on his Texas ranch. The team’s ladies’ man, Pieter , is on a wildlife preserve in South Africa working as a ranger and conducting safaris. PRAISE FOR PAUL BENNETT: ????? ‘If you’re a fan of Lee Child’s character Jack Reacher, you are going to love Johnny Silver .’ Christine AC. ????? ‘ Action packed from start to finish . Twist and turns all the way.’ Sapman ????? ‘ Great read, couldn’t put it down .’ Sandra. ????? ‘Once again Mr Bennett has managed to mix action-packed violence with touching humanity .’ Alecat ????? ‘ Johnny Silver strikes again .’ Stephen E. ????? ‘ Brilliant story one of the best I’ve ever read .’ Derek McG. IN THIS FIVE-BOOK BOX SET: Book 1: MERCENARY Book 2: KILLER IN BLACK Book 3: ONE BULLET TOO MANY Book 4: NO EASY WAY OUT Book 5: THE IVORY WAR

He thought he'd left his life as a detective behind. But the past has a deadly way of catching up. Retired DI Gus Freeman is drawn back into the force to lead a new cold case unit. Join Gus and his team as they sift through old cases, uncovering a web of secrets that others have failed to see: Fatal Decision Gus Freeman’s first investigation: the brutal murder of Daphne Tolliver, a widow killed during her morning walk through the seemingly peaceful Wiltshire woods. With the killer still at large and watching their every move, Freeman must confront not only a cunning adversary but the demons of his own past—before another life is claimed. Last Orders Detective Gus Freeman is determined to solve the decades-old murder of Trudi, a beloved barmaid. But the truth has implications far greater than anyone can imagine. Pressure Point Detective Gus Freeman and his team delve into the murder of twenty-seven-year-old Laura Mallinder, a massage parlor worker, each step bringing them closer to the truth... and deeper into danger. With gripping mysteries and unforgettable characters, this thrilling box set is a must-read for fans of Sally Rigby, Faith Martin, and Joy Ellis. _________________________________________________________________________________ Praise for The Freeman Files: ????? Cracking good stories ????? Good characters, tight plots and enough red herrings to keep you guessing until the end. ????? I loved the main character and the team that he works with. ????? Completely fell for Gus and his analytical way of thinking. ????? Enjoyed these books and will no doubt carry on till I’ve read all of them. ????? If you like good detective novels, this is a must. ????? I found I read more than I intended at each sitting, totally unputdownable.

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.

I’ve invited her into my home. It’s the worst mistake I’ve ever made. Everyone thinks I have the perfect life. From the outside, it looks like I have it all — a beautiful home, two wonderful kids, a successful husband. My life is nothing like I expected. I used to have an exciting career. Now, I spend half my day in the school pick up line. My husband is always away for work, and I can’t handle everything alone. Then I meet Adeline. She’s friendly and confident — I like her instantly. I don’t trust anyone to look after my children but she’s experienced and has excellent references. She’s everything I need. So I hire her to be my new au pair. I bring her into my home. She cooks for my husband. She looks after my children. I trust her with my life. If only I’d known . . . A BRAND NEW brilliantly twisty page-turner from a USA TODAY bestselling author. Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Kiersten Mogdlin, Valerie Keogh and Shari Lapena. Readers LOVE Don’t Trust Her : ‘This book was mind-blowing, jaw-dropping, gripping . Once I pick up the book I just couldn’t put it down my jaw was locked open . . . Never did I imagine that ending!’ NetGalley Reviewer ????? ‘I definitely enjoyed reading this book! It had great suspense, intriguing, murder, mystery, revenge, gaslighting, a sort of who done it and some wild twists and turns !’ NetGalley Reviewer ????? ‘Gripping, tense, twisty and fast paced. This is a book I didn’t want to put down .’ NetGalley Reviewer ????? ‘Another fantastic read , this book has your attention from the first chapter and keeps it until the end, even at that point you don’t want it to finish. Loved it!!!’ NetGalley Reviewer ????? ‘ I couldn’t stop reading this book! My jaw hit the floor when I realized the huge plot twist!’ NetGalley Reviewer ?????