Pyros is an island of black volcanic glass, and at its crater grows a fruit — Maloa’s Blood — that gives twenty-five clean years of life to anyone who drinks it at the tree.Five came this year to climb for it. A nickel billionaire pickled in his own appetites. A financier who has wanted everything and arrived nowhere. A mining magnate who has not, in seventy years, set a single thing down. A longevity mogul who has machined his body for nineteen years into a flawless instrument. And an old woman, a singer, whom no one troubles about at all.Each has paid a fortune — and not one of them yet understands that the fortune was the easy price. The air of Pyros ignites against the chemistry of a life lived badly; the ascent is a moral reckoning settled in fire, and most who attempt it never come down. The company that sells the climb films every step, and a watching world wagers, quietly, on who will.One man on the mountain already knows how it ends. He has read the boats for thirty years — barefoot, carrying nothing — and he has never yet been wrong.This year, he will be: about all of it.Maloa’s Blood — Book 1 of The Darwin Code Series. A standalone literary thriller by M. Eigh. For readers of Kazuo Ishiguro, Emily St. John Mandel, and Yann Martel.

As a sadistic serial killer crucifies victims across New York City, FBI Agent Gabi Longoria fears the murderer’s impossible, superhuman abilities may make him unstoppable. Two years ago, Gabi stopped a global conspiracy and uncovered the existence of superhumans—genetically engineered people with enhanced strength, intelligence, and abilities. Now, nearly 8,000 of these so-called ‘supers’ live hidden among us, their existence a secret the world isn’t ready to face.Gabi and her partner, Ian Armory, are assigned to the case. The killer is ruthless and methodical, staging each body in grotesque, ritualistic displays. With the victims seemingly unconnected—different ages, backgrounds, and lives—the investigation stalls. Is this the work of two killers, a brilliant psychopath, or something even more dangerous: a superhuman turned violent?If a super really is behind the murders, Gabi knows the uneasy truce that keeps their existence hidden could collapse—because a superhuman killer is the one thing that would force the government to expose the truth. And once that secret’s out, the world will never be the same.

Not all anniversaries are happy.Three years ago today, my husband was murdered. He died on the same date I lost my high-school best friend in a car crash.I’ve rebuilt my life since then. I have a steady job as a make-up artist and friends who love me. I’m happy — mostly.But today is still the anniversary of the two worst days of my life.So by the time I get home from work, all I want to do is curl up on my couch and distract myself with snacks and cheesy movies.I open my handbag and find something that shouldn’t be there. Something that sends a shiver down my spine.A small gift box, my name written unevenly across the lid.Inside is a message:Happy anniversary. Someone is trying to sabotage your life. And they won’t stop until you’re destroyed.And it’s written in a code my best friend invented before she died . . .Love Freida McFadden, Lisa Hall, Jeneva Rose, Teresa Driscoll, John Marrs and Alice Feeney? Put this book on your #tbr list immediately — you won’t be disappointed.Readers are completely OBSESSED with Sonya Bateman’s gripping psych thrillers:????? ‘This book is diabolical in an amazing way. I love the fact that this story had me in its grip the whole way through.’ Sara S.????? ‘Okay but WHY did this book have me side-eyeing literally everyone? Every time I thought I had the killer figured out, nope — plot twist. The tension just kept building, and that ending? Wild. Completely wild.’ Terri B.????? ‘A twisted and suspenseful ride . . . Bateman's writing is tense and gripping.’ Anna L.????? ‘I binge read this in half a day! Was so good.’ Jess H.????? ‘Twisty with red herrings everywhere, nothing is as it seems, and you really won't guess, nope, not at all. Loved the characters, plot moves fast and hits you over and over.’ Bonita S.????? ‘Love a good thriller with that emotional punch to it. The ones that go that bit deeper and make me think. This one fit all those things.’ Kate T.

Not every missing person is meant to be found...When troubled nurse Alina vanishes without a trace, everyone assumes she ran away from her abusive husband. But when disgraced ex-teacher Emily Swanson moves into the couple’s former home, she discovers that Alina’s disappearance is anything but straightforward.Desperate for a fresh start, Emily is determined to leave her own troubled past behind. But when she learns about the missing nurse, she sees a chance for redemption. Solving the mystery could help right her own wrongs.But Alina had a dark secret—one connected to the hospice where she worked. And the closer Emily gets to uncovering the truth, the closer she gets to a danger far worse than she ever imagined…Inspired by a shocking true crime, Next to Disappear is the first book in Malcolm Richards' twisty British psychological thriller series."Electrifying... Should surely be on TV." — The BooksellerThe Complete Emily Swanson Series:1. Next to Disappear2. Mind for Murder3. Trail of Poison4. Watch You Sleep5. Kill for Love6. Wish Me Dead (Prequel Novella)Revised Edition: This book was previously published under the title 'Lost Lives'.

ONE OF THE YEAR’S 10 BEST MYSTERY NOVELS — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Finalist for the CWA (Crime Writers’ Association) Gold DaggerFinalist for John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger AwardsFrom Australia’s most exciting new crime-writing talent comes an “outstanding . . . gripping” thriller starring a deaf PI who is “original and appealing” (The Guardian).Caleb Zelic can’t hear you, but he sees everything. And he never forgets a face. Caleb Zelic's childhood friend has been brutally murdered—fingers broken, throat slit—at his home in Melbourne. Tortured by guilt, Caleb vows to track down the killer. But he's profoundly deaf; missed words and misread lips can lead to confusion, and trouble.Fortunately, Caleb knows how to read people; a sideways glance, an unconvincing smile, speak volumes. When his friend Frankie, a former cop, offers to help, they soon discover the killer is on their tail.Sensing that his ex-wife may also be in danger, Caleb insists they return to their hometown of Resurrection Bay. But here he learns that everyone—including his murdered friend—is hiding something. And the deeper he digs, the darker the secrets . . .

A young woman stabbed to death, her boyfriend tortured and shot, a Craigslist seller burned alive in his car, and the most disturbing killer LA has seen in years is just getting started. Recipient of the Kirkus Reviews “Get it!” award.Los Angeles homicide detective Casey Stafford is under pressure. The murdered girl was a popular, and pretty, influencer. The news media are demanding that the police stop this killer. Casey’s bosses are threatening to take the case away—which would kill his career.And the disturbed killer desperately murders more people to cover his tracks.The investigation leads Casey and his partner, Banchet Suwan, to a Chinese gang, a Mexican hitman, the FBI, a million dollars in stolen gold, and a leak in the LAPD itself. And with each murder, media interest in the case grows until the entire nation is watching.With Prior’s “crackling prose and relentless pacing,” each book in the Casey Stafford Series is filled with action, uniquely frightening criminals, and authentic LAPD police procedural details.Casey’s no hero—but he’s a good cop, smart, and deadly determined. You’ll share his enthusiasm to get justice for his victims.If you enjoy crime thrillers like Michael Connelly’s Bosch Series or John Sandford’s Virgil Flowers, you’ll love Detective Casey Stafford.REVIEWS“Terrifying. Brooks is one of the most disturbing villains I’ve encountered in crime fiction.” — Amazon Reviewer“George Prior’s debut novel is a masterclass in suspenseful storytelling. …a high-octane pace… a triumph of suspense and thriller writing.” — NetGalley“If you like John Sandford, you’ll like this. I’ve read all the Prey and Virgil Flowers books. Finally found a series in the same vein.” — Amazon Reviewer“Michael Connelly, look out - Pacy, up-to-the-minute LA police procedural with slick dialogue and wry humour. Move over Harry Bosch, there’s a new sheriff in town.” — Amazon Reviewer“An exhilarating thriller. Get it.” — Kirkus Reviews“Adrenaline rush,” “Thrilling,” “The best crime I have read,” “Non-stop action,” “A total page-turner,” “When is George Prior going to release another book?” — Amazon ReviewersCRITICAL PRAISE FOR DEAD SAFE, Book 2 in the Casey Stafford Series“I love a solid police procedural, and George Prior’s DEAD SAFE delivers. Sunny Beverly Hills, brutal murders, and Detectives Casey Stafford and Banchet Suwan on the case? Cop a squat, bring a snack, and enjoy! It’s a wild, gritty ride … don’t let the palm trees fool ya.” — Tracy Clark, award-winning author of the Cass Raines Chicago Mystery Series and the Det. Harriet Foster series“A razor-sharp procedural that’s also a vivid portrait of contemporary Los Angeles, as riveting as it is authentic. DEAD SAFE is a crime novel you won’t want to miss. Superb.” — Lou Berney, Edgar Award–winning author of DARK RIDE“By turns harrowing, gripping, and surprisingly empathetic, DEAD SAFE is the most original, thrilling, and richly told heist novel I’ve encountered since Michael Connelly’s The Black Echo. The Casey Stafford series just keeps getting better and better—don’t miss this one.” — Wes Miller, former Executive Editor at Grand Central PublishingBite Back, Book 3 in the series, arrives April 27, 2026.Start reading Book 1 now!