A dead child. A missing student. A darkness at the heart of Jericho College. When the body of a baby is found wrapped in a swan's wing deep in the woods, archaeology professor and expert consultant Carla James is brought in to assist on the case. The unusual burial must signify something, but what exactly is unclear. Meanwhile, a student from Jericho College has gone missing. Police say she left of her own accord, but this doesn't seem right to Carla. The young woman didn't tell anyone she was leaving. No one has heard from her since. And she's not the first student to disappear. As Carla delves further into both cases, she finds a rotten history beneath both the college's and the town's facade, perpetuated by lies and cover-ups. How deep does the corruption go? A gripping and unsettling crime thriller about privilege and the dark underbelly of institutions we so easily trust. Perfect for fans of Kathy Reichs and Elly Griffiths. Praise for Sarah Ward 'Carla James is a wonderful creation' William Shaw 'Dark, engaging and beautifully written' Michael Wood 'Addictive' Marion Todd 'Strongly atmospheric' Crime Time 'Clever and compelling' Woman's Weekly

Review Select Guide Rating About the Author Sarah Ward is a critically acclaimed crime and gothic thriller writer. Her book, A Patient Fury, was an Observer book of the month and The Quickening, written as Rhiannon Ward, was a Radio Times book of the year. Sarah is a former Vice-Chair of the Crime Writers Association, Trustee of Gwyl Crime Cymru Festival and an RLF Fellow at Sheffield University.

Samantha never intended to kill the President. As a doctor, she swore an oath to protect life – not take it. But that was before he ordered the murder of her family.Swept from the frigid New York City winter, Dr. Samantha Bartlett returns to the Midwest to once again confront the sting of death – and face those she left behind. But she’s not alone. A strange man she dubs “Shades” haunts her every step as she seeks answers to the inferno which claimed her grandmother’s life, an eerie reminder of her parents’ deaths. The secrets Samantha uncovers forever shatter the image of those she only thought she knew.Confronted by Shades, Samantha joins a secret underworld known only as the Elite, where a web of power and control is woven deep within governments worldwide. Their sights are set on the seat of domination behind the Resolute desk that is the powerhouse of nations – the presidency of the United States of America. Samantha becomes the Elite’s unlikely key to infiltrating the White House at its most intimate levels.The Hippocratic Oath. All doctors swear by it. But the most despicable deeds must be avenged. The quest for blood swallows Samantha in a veil of darkness and threatens to destroy everything she once stood for.And from the darkness there is no escape.Fasten your seat belt for a ride through a story like watching your favorite espionage thriller movies - with a killer twist ending you will never see coming. The fastest paced thriller series you'll read all year.

The BRAND NEW utterly heart-pounding thriller from BESTSELLING author Rona Halsall ?? A must-read for fans of Freida McFadden, Shari Lapena, and Lisa Jewell!One rumour can end in murder…Nia – a young widow with a little boy – has just moved house. Breathing in the fresh air from her new doorstep in the pretty rural village, she has to believe it’s the new start she’s looking for.At first, it seems perfect. Until a vicious – and untrue – rumour starts about her, and spreads like wildfire. And before Nia knows it, her dream of a new beginning has taken a terrible turn.She needs to find out who the gossip came from, before everything goes wrong.The truth is that everyone in this village has their secrets. Including Nia herself. And at least one person will kill to keep theirs…Readers are loving The Gossip:‘Grips tightly and won’t let go… An intricate web full of twists and turns that left me gasping… Addictive and pulse-pounding!’ Saskia Sarginson, author‘Wow! This one held me in its grip right until the very end. What a fantastic thriller!’ Diana Wilkinson, author‘A compulsive, dark, and emotionally gripping thriller, that's brilliantly crafted. I literally couldn’t stop reading it.’ LH Stacey, author‘If you enjoyedThe Rumour,you will LOVE The Gossip by Rona Halsall! A delicious web of secrets, rumours, and gossip. Twisty, unpredictable and utterly addictive. It kept me guessing to the very end!’ Ruby Speechley, author‘I didn’t want to put it down. Full of twists, turns and suspense… it held me in its grip right to the end. And what an ending! I love all of Rona’s books but she’s surpassed herself with this one. Brilliant.’ Karen King, author‘Y’all, this neighborhood thriller starts sweet as iced tea and ends like a Southern storm tearing the shutters off… Sharp, addictive, and proof that small talk can burn your whole life down.’ Reader Review ?????‘WOW what another brilliant book by one of my favourite authors Rona Halsall… Full of twists… I was totally hooked.’ Reader Review ?????‘Utterly enthralling! Rona Halsall has delivered an absolutely breathtaking thriller that I just couldn't put down…. A whirlwind of blink-and-you’ll-miss-it twists. It’s a terrifying look at the dark side of village life… I am obsessed with this book!’ Reader Review ?????‘Delivers exactly what a psychological thriller should. It hooks you from the first page…The tension never drops… A single lie. A whisper. A community turning against you. It feels frighteningly possible. The twists land hard.’ Reader Review ?????‘A heart-pounding, twisted small village thriller where gossip is the air they breathe! There is nothing more exciting—or toxic—than a setting where everyone knows everyone, backstabbing happens at full speed, and you can’t trustanyone… Brilliant.’ Reader Review ?????

About the Author Rona is the #1 best selling author of twisty psychological thrillers and loves to create mayhem in her characters' lives to keep her readers guessing. She recently moved to Snowdonia, North Wales and lives halfway up a mountain with her three dogs.

"Pratt's richly developed characters are vivid and believable, especially the strong Southern women who fight their male-dominated culture from behind a facade of vulnerability."-- Publisher's Weekly* * * NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR: "Blood Money" is an extensive rewrite of a book I wrote a few years ago called "Russo's Gold." While I was satisfied with most of "Russo's Gold," there were parts of it that I wanted to improve. I also wanted to incorporate it into the Joe Dillard series, and that is what I've done. I hope you enjoy it. -- Scott PrattA secret buried deep in the past is on the verge of coming to light.Its discovery triggers malevolent forces that have lain in wait for decades.In the sixth volume of the best-selling Joe Dillard series, Dillard does something he has never done before -- he hires a young associate. Her name is Charleston Story, she is bright and beautiful, and in her very first case, she winds up inheriting an item so valuable that it threatens to destroy her and everything she cares about. As Dillard tries to help and advise his young protege, he finds himself dragged into a web of danger and intrigue, a web so thick that he may never be able to extract himself.***A portion of the profits from the sale of every Joe Dillard novel is donated to the Ballad Health Cancer Patient Assistance Fund. Unfortunately, cancer plays a big role in the legacies of both Scott Pratt and Joe Dillard. This is our way of making the best of it. Praise from Amazon Reviewers:“Joe Dillard is a worthy, more down-to-earth alternative to the heroes of Child, Thor, Flynn et al.”“If you like John Grisham or Lee Child (Jack Reacher series), you’ll like Scott Pratt’s Joe Dillard series.” “Fabulous read. If you like John Grisham, James Patterson, Lee Child, John Sanford, etc. you will love Scott Pratt.”“I had read all the Harry Bosch, Mickey Haller and Jack Reacher books at least twice and was looking for something along the same lines, and I must say I was pleasantly surprised with Joe Dillard, who turned out to be everything one wanted, and more! I am on Book 3 now. If you like action, detective, lawyer-type novels, Joe Dillard is for you!” “Joe Dillard is a kinder, gentler ‘could have been’ Jack Reacher!!!!!”“Scott Pratt has created a character worthy of movies. Not since Jake Brigance has an attorney made such a great debut. Read this. It's fantastic.” “As good as Grisham.”“Dillard is a great character, on the order of Grisham's Jake Brigance. And who would have thunk that setting a novel in rural Tennessee would be as enthralling as it turned out to be.” “I had read all the Harry Bosch, Mickey Haller and Jack Reacher books at least twice and was looking for something along the same lines, and I must say I was pleasantly surprised with Joe Dillard, who turned out to be everything one wanted, and more! I am on Book 3 now. If you like action, detective, lawyer-type novels, Joe Dillard is for you!”“I am very impressed with this author & with this book. I plan to buy the 2nd in the Dillard series today before I go in for surgery tomorrow. . I read all the great series... Harry Bosch, Lucas Davenport, Mickey Haller, Alan Gregory etc etc & I am a stern critic of bad writing. The plot was excellent. The story flowed without a flaw. The characters came alive & Erline was one of the most memorable people I ever met in fiction. I will definitely tell readers that they will not be disappointed & urge them to read this first novel & enjoy an excellent story."

When the Governor's young son disappears on her watch, Executive Protection Officer Kenna Devlin will do whatever it takes to bring him home. Her frantic investigation reveals that this is more than just a high-stakes kidnapping. There’s a chilling conspiracy at play, and someone is setting her up to take the fall. Running out of time and unsure who to trust, she turns to a skeptical FBI agent in her desperate quest to stop the powerful people behind the kidnapping. It will take every ounce of courage and determination she has – and even that might not be enough.If you like action-filled mysteries and savvy female investigators, Double Image will take you on a wild ride through the world of politics, where nothing is as it seems, and crossing the line brings deadly consequences.

A gothic psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist is perfect for fans of C. J. Tudor and Riley SagarA fresh start? Or the beginning of the end?After she finds her husband drowned in a swimming pool, Georgia moves to a cottage nestled behind the ruins of Coventry Cathedral so she can be close to her daughter.This should be a new beginning. New job, new friends, a brighter future.But strange things start to happen. Feeling watched and under threat, Georgia begins to realise that she can’t run from the past.And somebody knows what she did…This gothic psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist is perfect for fans of Ruth Ware, Cass Green and C. J. Tudor