Two mothers. One missing daughter. One life-changing secret.In 2019, Leslie Graham is within arm’s reach of her goal to become the news editor at the Dancing Hills Times. At thirty-five, she has it all—a promising career and a close relationship with her two teenage girls, Rhonda and Jillian. But when an old enemy from her past resurfaces, threatening to reveal life-changing information about one of her daughters, Leslie does everything in her power to keep her world from crashing down.A decade earlier, in 2009, Barbara Morris’s seven-year-old daughter, Nancy, goes missing in Queens, New York. Barbara and her husband frantically search for her. But all is not as it seems in the disappearance of Nancy Morris, and Barbara may not be the innocent victim she’s painted herself to be. After ten years of her life spiraling out of control and Nancy still missing, Barbara decides to head to Dancing Hills, believing she’ll find the answers she’s looking for. Barbara and Leslie’s worlds will collide there, and the secrets of the past will finally be revealed.

He plots perfect murders. Did he commit one?Award-winning author Diane Jeffrey returns with this blistering, dark thriller. 2019. 34 year-old Leona Walsh vanishes on a bitter afternoon while jogging on Exmoor. It’s a mystery which captures public interest and ignites wild speculation. The police have a prime suspect: Leona’s husband, Matthew, a renowned crime writer. He can plot the perfect crime. But is he capable of committing the perfect murder?Despite extensive searches, the police find no trace of Leona. As public interest dwindles, Matthew returns to raising their daughters, aware the cloud of suspicion is never far away.2024. Some human bones are discovered in a garden. Could they be Leona’s remains? And if so, is there enough evidence to find out what really happened five years ago?Journalist Gabriela Conti covered the news story back in 2019. The police may have stopped watching Matthew, but Gabriela hasn’t forgotten him. And she is determined this case will define her career… even if that means getting close to a murderer.****'The Crime Writer bursts with suspense and intrigue with lots of thrilling twists' Jane Corry'Such a clever premise and so brilliantly executed, The Crime Writer brims with authenticity and atmosphere – I was completely immersed in what it feels like to be at the heart of a high profile missing person case. Tense and twisty.’ T. Orr Munro'An engrossing, enthralling, intriguing thriller' Liz Nugent****Readers are gripped by The Crime Writer:'Mysterious, gripping and a real page turner' ?????'A really intelligent thriller' ?????'An effortless read … flawless' ?????'This book was just perfect' ?????'Speechless' ?????'It’s impossible to put down – cancel all your plans for the day!' ?????'Diane Jeffrey has a way of instantly drawing you in' ?????'Pacey and brilliantly gripping' ?????'Definitely one I recommend to psychological thriller fans' ?????'Keeps you guessing right to the end' ?????

When life coaching goes terribly wrong.When Peter Darkwood contacted me about coaching his wife, I was seconds away from declining. It never ends well when someone reaches out on someone else’s behalf. But Peter was a psychiatrist—a man who helps people for a living—so I gave him the benefit of the doubt.My first mistake.His wife, a celebrated artist, had fallen into a fog of self-doubt. She’d stopped painting. Stopped socializing. Her bed had become her only companion.Peter insisted she wasn’t clinically depressed—just stuck. She needed a nudge. I took him at his word.My second mistake.What started as simple coaching twisted into something sinister. I slipped inside her fractured mind and found something I was never meant to see.Now nothing about them feels safe.Not even me.Are you ready to get coached?

In the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, something lethal is on the move. Scuba divers travel from all over the world to visit the little island of Bonaire, with its crystal-clear waters and a host of beautiful marine life. After three years in the “Divers Paradise”, divemaster Boone Fischer thought he’d seen it all; but on a routine afternoon dive, he spots something that will turn his tranquil life upside down.From the arid shores of the ABC Islands to the tropical jungles of Venezuela—from the ocean depths of the Southern Caribbean, to the lush islands of the Northern Leewards, Deep Shadow takes Boone and the reader on an action-packed adventure filled with danger and suspense."The age-old adage of ‘write what you know’ becomes very important when you write about a technical subject like scuba diving. When you get all the details right, and throw in just the right amounts of action, humor, romance, and suspense, you have a novel like this." - Wayne Stinnett, bestselling author of Fallen Out.

Saturday, 7:48 a.m. I wake to the sound of my phone ringing — and a sick, sinking feeling that I’m not alone. It’s the morning after my bachelorette party. Fourteen days until my wedding. I have the worst hangover of my life . . . and there’s a stranger in bed next to me.I answer the call. It’s Suzanne, my best friend. ‘I don’t know how to say this, Maggie. It’s Angie, she’s dead.’I can’t believe it. We were all together a few hours ago, dancing our hearts out at the club downtown.It was meant to be my last night out as a single woman with my six oldest, closest friends. But now one of us is dead.And one of us might have killed her.And who’s this guy in my bed?AN EXHILARATING BLEND OF BREATHTAKING SUSPENSE AND NAIL-BITING TENSION WITH A SHOCKING FINAL TWIST.This gripping psychological thriller is perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Jeneva Rose, Lucy Foley, Liane Moriarty and Shari Lapena.Please note this book was previously published as The Last Night Out.READERS LOVE THE BACHELORETTE PARTY:‘A deftly-plotted thriller . . . It’s doubtful even the most canny reader will guess the culprit until the tense final chapters.’ New York Journal of Books‘A well-told tale of secrets, lies, and murder.’ Booklist ????? ‘Gripping suspense and surprise . . . I could not put it down.’ S.C.????? ‘Full of twists and turns . . . Unputdownable.’ Bev????? ‘A gripping thriller. I couldn’t put it down, pulling an all-nighter to get it finished.’ Ellie H.????? ‘OMG, I loved this book! It kept me hanging til the very end.’ Carly S.????? ‘A twisted tale of murder and messy lives . . . Terrific.’ Blanca O.????? ‘A fantastic thriller. I was enthralled in this dark story from the outset.’ Bee????? ‘Loved it, loved it! A real page-turner.’ Mary L.????? ‘So many twists it left me dizzy . . . kept me guessing right to the end.’ Sarah K.????? ‘Wow! What a mind-blowing story. I absolutely loved this book.’ Sonya A.

We promised to keep each other’s secrets. Until they found the body… The Wife:My husband and I are fighting for our lives in hospital after a terrible car accident. But despite my pain, all I can think about is what our families will find behind our front door. The scarf that has been all over the news, belonging to a dead young woman with honey-coloured hair. I have to speak to the police before my husband can… The Husband:I’m drifting in and out of consciousness, but when I hear my wife talking to the police, accusing me of the murder of an innocent woman, a cold fear grips me. I know I’ve got a temper. That I’ve not always been faithful. Will they think I killed her?I think of my wife’s jealous streak, of the lies she’s told our loved ones. But if I tell the whole truth, they’ll look into her past. And that will destroy me, too…Two people fighting for their lives. Two people with secrets to hide. Who will you believe? A completely compelling and twisty page-turner from number 1 bestselling author K.L. Slater. Fans of Lisa Jewell and Freida McFadden will be hooked by Husband and Wife.What everyone is saying about Husband and Wife:‘Honestly this book has so many twists and turns and blind alleys you need a map and compass to navigate your way through!... I have stayed awake all night to finish this book and even when I thought all was revealed, I was hit with another whammy. Thriller writing at its best!’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘Another brilliant book by K.L. Slater. Every book by this author is so gripping and is impossible to put down. This book kept me up reading till 1.30am but I had to finish it.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Phenomenal. K.L. Slater never disappoints. This book was incredible. So many plot twists. This book had me hooked and had me guessing the entire time.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Absolutely amazing! If you like domestic noirs, then this is a must-read!... This is the thriller that other thrillers aspire to be! Just read it! You won't be disappointed!’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Where to start with this book – it was AMAZING. Read it a day, could not put it down… Kept me guessing right until the end. One of the best books I've ever read.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘What can I say? WOW this book was excellent, what a thrilling read which kept me hooked from start to finish. I could not put it down which didn’t surprise me I have now read all of K.L Slaters book and they are all excellent… Full of twists, turns and red herrings which had me gripped until the very end and what an ending it was fantastic.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘K.L. Slater does it again… I could not put this book down, and was up reading it throughout the night… There were so many twists and turns in this book, but nothing can prepare you for the ending. Wow!’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Wow! KL Slater knocks another one out of the park!! This was full of twists and turns. And of course, super creepy reveals. Loved the characters. Don’t miss this one!’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘What. A. Riveting. Mystery! K.L Slater has outdone herself! This book had every single thing I wanted in a new thriller… I stayed up late to read this one, and I haven't done that in quite a while! Who needs bedtimes, right?... You need to read this the minute it comes out!’ Allthestoriesiread, ?????