A murder-for-hire goes wrong in this thriller by "one of the most consistently entertaining, insightful crime writers working today" (Gillian Flynn). After Alan Langford's charred remains were found in his burnt-out Jaguar, his abused, long-suffering wife, Donna, was found guilty of conspiracy to commit murder and sentenced to ten years at Wakefield Prison. It was worth the time. But shortly before her release, Donna receives a nasty shock: an anonymous letter containing a recent photo of her husband—the man she despised and feared, the man she paid to have killed, the man she's now begging London inspector Tom Thorne to find. Even for a seasoned DI like Thorne, this is a first: tracking a man who's come back from the dead. But when Donna's daughter suddenly disappears, Thorne finds himself following two trails of revenge and double cross. And they're both leading into the menacing shadow of a killer who wants the case buried for good. With his multiple award-winning series, "Mark Billingham has brought a rare and welcome blend of humanity, dimension, and excitement to the genre" (George Pelecanos). From the Dead is not only "a good crime story, but . . . [a] novel . . .about the complexities and pitfalls of love" (The Washington Post). "Engrossing . . . chillingly clever." —Publishers Weekly "Mark Billingham is one of my favorite new writers." —Harlan Coben "Tom Thorne is a wonderful creation. Rush to read these books." —Karin Slaughter, New York Times–bestselling author

We’ve won a multi-million-pound house in the Cotswolds. It’s a dream come true. But the nightmare is just beginning.I never won anything until now.Most days, I’m just getting through — looking after my teenagers, working in a job I don’t really like, wishing my husband would notice me once in a while.Now we’re living in a house bigger than my wildest dreams.The threats start immediately.The day we move in, the woman next door comes over, with a bottle of red wine. She eyes my husband like he’s a succulent piece of meat.Then I get a message congratulating me . . . and saying they know about what happened sixteen years ago. The mistake that ruined everything.And things are about to get even worse.AN EXHILARATING PSYCHOLOGICAL SUSPENSE WITH TWISTS THAT WILL MAKE YOU GASP.Perfect for fans of Alice Feeney, Sue Watson, John Marrs, Jane E. James, Shalini Boland and Valerie Keogh.READERS LOVE OUR DREAM HOME:????? ‘I absolutely loved this book . . . The twists genuinely caught me off-guard.’ Terri B.????? ‘Kept me on the edge of my seat . . . The fast pace and high tension made this twisty thriller impossible to put down.’ Cin C.????? ‘WOW! A rollercoaster ride with endless twists and turns and drops. I absolutely loved this.’ Stephanie H.????? ‘Brilliant! I loved every moment of this book.’ NetGalley Reviewer????? ‘A must-read for thriller fans. Addictive, twisty, and utterly unputdownable!’ Anna L.????? ‘Wow! I absolutely loved this . . . Suspenseful and twisty.’ Chris H.????? ‘Holy shish kebabs!! . . . This was one deliciously twisty rollercoaster ride. The ending was an explosive, holy moly, no-way-did-that-just-happen jaw-dropper. A must-read.’ Arlene L.????? ‘A suspense-filled thriller that pulled me in from the very first page – and didn’t let go.’ Rachel B.

"A small coterie of retired cops jumps at the chance to solve the mystery of the neighbor's missing granddaughter. A thoroughly engaging and clever read where the senior sleuths encounter a network of dastardly characters involved in drugs and human trafficking. Two thumbs up!" —Sherry Hobbs, author of Bird of Passage and Mac-The Wind Beneath My WingsFour retired detectives. One missing teenager. And a case that doesn’t add up.Peace River Village is where people come for quiet streets, friendly neighbors, and the promise of a peaceful life in Sunland, Florida.But safety is an illusion.Seventeen-year-old Jennifer Duncan isn’t a runaway. She’s a good kid trapped in a troubled home—until one wrong encounter puts her in the path of something far more dangerous than she could ever imagine. When Jennifer vanishes, the police move too quickly, dismissing her as just another runaway. Her grandmother knows better—and refuses to let her disappear without a fight.Desperate for answers, she turns to four retired detectives. They’ve traded the job for quiet lives, but not their instincts… or the camaraderie that once carried them through their toughest cases. They thought those days were behind them. They were wrong.What begins as a search for Jennifer uncovers a brutal world of drugs, manipulation, and human trafficking operating just beyond the edges of their community. Now, with time running out, they must bring her home—before she disappears into a world no one escapes.Christopher Amato, a former federal agent, delivers a gripping thriller where danger hides in plain sight.

Perfect for fans of PD James, Ann Cleeves and Donna Leon, this haunting insight into the mind of a pathological criminal is one of multi-million copy and SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author Ruth Rendell's most terrifying novels...'Rendell is unrivalled at depicting psychologically warped people and at creating unease through the simplest things. This is another triumph' -- Observer'Wonderful at exploring the dark corners of the human mind, and the way private fantasies can clash and explode into terrifying violence' -- Daily Mail'Brilliantly written' -- ***** Reader review'Absolutely fantastic!' -- ***** Reader review'Mesmerizing' -- ***** Reader review'Intensely absorbing' -- ***** Reader review**************************************************************************Arthur Johnson doesn't look like a murderous psychopath; he is a mild-mannered man who has never known how to talk to women.Years of loneliness has warped his mind, turning his desire for a woman's love and respect into a pathological need for carefully controlled violence. Locked in the cellar of his building is the perfect willing victim, a woman who can be murdered over and over again, a woman who waits for Arthur every night...a mannequin in the form of a female.But when a young scholar of psychopathic personalities moves in downstairs and Arthur's mannequin disappears, where will he turn to satisfy his urgent craving for violence?

The brand new suspense thriller from the Sunday TImes and USA Today bestseller.'Tess Stimson is the master of the didn't-see-that-coming twist' LISA JEWELL The Perfect Accident is gripping readers!'An amazing, heart-racing thriller that kept me hooked from start to finish...Just when I thought I had it figured out, another twist appeared. AMAZING!!!!' ?????'Literally couldn't put it down!' ?????'Wow, this is one of the best books I've read in a while. The twists and turns, the heartbreak, the sadness, the fear, all rolled into one book.' ?????'Characters that will make you fall in love and hate fiercely' ?????YOU CAN'T SAVE THEM ALL. WHO DO YOU CHOOSE? . . . This year, for the first time, the high school prom will be held on a luxurious cruiser on the lake. Sisters Amy and Iris are thrilled to chaperone, watching their sons step into adulthood in pressed suits and shiny shoes. It's a night of pride, celebration - and promise.Until the boat sinks.As darkness falls and the air begins to run out, buried secrets surface. Trapped beneath the lake, one of the sisters is forced to make an unthinkable choice: sacrifice her own son - or let her nephew and twenty-one other teenagers drown.One year later, a girl will wake up from her coma, ready to tell everyone what really happened at the bottom of the lake.And someone needs to keep her quiet - this time, for good . . .A pulse-pounding novel of small-town secrets, lies and betrayal - with a twist you won't see coming.-----Praise for The Perfect Accident 'A modern-day mystery full of secrets and terrifying twists' LEIGH M. HALL'Dark, intimate, and unsettling . . . a complex, layered thriller' CARTER WILSON

The compelling novel from the bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors, No Child of Mine and Don't Let Me Go.Kesterly-on-Sea is full of secrets. Some are darker than others; many are shameful. One is even deadly.Andee is an ex-detective whose marriage is breaking up. So when a young female student disappears without trace, she throws herself into the search.Meanwhile, the town’s beloved Rowzee Cayne has just discovered that she is terminally ill, and doesn’t want to burden her family and friends with the news.Andee and Rowzee don't know it yet, but their journeys are going to help them uncover a secret. One that is going to affect them more than they could ever imagine.Praise for Susan LewisA master storyteller' Diane Chamberlain 'Utterly compelling' Sun'An emotionally charged, heartbreaking novel' Essential