When Laura Clayton, a British teacher working in Beijing, goes missing, former Met detective?turned?private investigator Ed Vaughan is hired to find her.But within hours of arriving in the Chinese capital, Vaughan and his partner Andy McEwan are violently attacked. The injuries are superficial, but the warning is unmistakable: stop looking for the girl, or else.Working with a sharp young translator and a guarded consular officer, Vaughan and McEwan begin to piece together the truth behind Laura’s disappearance. But as the case leads them deeper into Beijing’s shadows, they uncover something far darker—and far more dangerous—than anyone expected.Ed Vaughan returns in Kingsland — coming 14 July 2026.

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.

When two dead bodies are found oddly staged on trains across the country, the FBI realizes a serial killer is at work. FBI BAU Special Agent Caitlin Dare wants to escape her dark past and never ride a train again. But when she is assigned to spearhead the case, Caitlin realizes she will have to play cat and mouse with this diabolical killer—even if it means facing her worst childhood fears.“Molly Black has written a taut thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat… I absolutely loved this book and can’t wait to read the next book in the series!”—Reader review for Girl One: MurderCOME GET ME is book #1 of a brand-new series by critically acclaimed and #1 bestselling mystery and suspense author Molly Black, whose books have received over 2,000 five-star reviews and ratings.The FBI is alarmed by the rash of killings on trains throughout the country, and they realize they have to put together a joint task force to tackle it. Through a partnership with the rail police, FBI Special Agent Cailtin Dare is chosen to spearhead the new unit designed to hunt killers using trains across the country.But Cailtin remains haunted by memories of her missing sister, her unsolved case, her erratic conductor uncle, and a harrowing fear of trains.Can Caitlin keep her own demons at bay long enough to face her past—and catch a killer?A page-turning and harrowing crime thriller featuring a brilliant and tortured FBI agent, the Caitlin Dare series is a riveting mystery, packed with non-stop action, suspense, twists and turns, revelations, and driven by a breakneck pace that will keep you flipping pages late into the night. Fans of Rachel Caine, Teresa Driscoll and Robert Dugoni are sure to fall in love.Books #2--#5—COME FIND ME, COME TAKE ME, COME CATCH ME, and COME SAVE ME—are also available.“I binge read this book. It hooked me in and didn't stop till the last few pages… I look forward to reading more!”—Reader review for Found You“I loved this book! Fast-paced plot, great characters and interesting insights into investigating cold cases. I can't wait to read the next book!”—Reader review for Girl One: Murder“Very good book… You will feel like you are right there looking for the kidnapper! I know I will be reading more in this series!”—Reader review for Girl One: Murder“This is a very well written book and holds your interest from page 1… Definitely looking forward to reading the next one in the series, and hopefully others as well!”—Reader review for Girl One: Murder“Wow, I cannot wait for the next in this series. Starts with a bang and just keeps going.”—Reader review for Girl One: Murder“Well written book with a great plot, one that will keep you up at night. A page turner!”—Reader review for Girl One: Murder“A great suspense that keeps you reading… can't wait for the next in this series!”—Reader review for Found You“Sooo soo good! There are a few unforeseen twists… I binge read this like I binge watch Netflix. It just sucks you in.”—Reader review for Found You

The last thing she wants is to dig up the past… When the body of a celebrated journalist is fished from the Edgartown Harbor, the official report rules his death accidental. But why was he alone on a senator’s yacht during a nor’easter? That’s only the first question London-based lawyer Kyra Gibson has when she arrives on the idyllic island of Martha’s Vineyard to settle her estranged father’s affairs. She’s not looking for closure. She’s not seen him in decades since he left her with her aunt following her mother’s death. But as Kyra delves deeper into her father’s life, she learns he had many regrets and wasn’t as retired as she believed. The more Kyra discovers, the more questions she has. With the help of world-weary detective, Tarek Collins, they uncover a web of intrigue and corruption involving a powerful senator, a dubious energy company, and brutal murder. As they chase down clues, Kyra and Tarek flirt with danger and race against time to solve the murders and uncover the dark secrets lurking beneath Martha’s Vineyard’s picturesque façade of old money wealth and privilege. A gripping, atmospheric crime mystery for fans of Lisa Unger, A.J. Banner, and dark political intrigue. Once you start, you won’t want to stop digging.

Lying to Iris Raines is like throwing a boomerang—the truth always comes back hard.This gritty Texas private investigator mystery is relentless and razor-sharp—where sabotage, cartel money, and dark family secrets collide in a dangerous game of truth and consequences.Iris Raines doesn’t scare easy. Sardonic, relentless, and backed by her St. Bernard, Festus, she’s built a career digging the truth out of the dung heap of deception. But when sabotage turns lethal, Iris finds herself caught between powerful enemies—and a client who isn’t telling her everything she needs to know.South Texas restaurateur Quinten Farragut built his circus-themed dining empire on burgers, cheesy fries, and nostalgia—until sabotage turned his brand of family fun into deadly business. When poisoned food kills a customer and sickens dozens more, private investigator Iris Raines is hired to expose the saboteur before Farragut’s empire folds like a circus tent.But following the trail means digging deep into a tangled family history, using forensic genealogy to uncover long-buried secrets—and discovering that the past may hold the key to the crisis engulfing her client’s business.The deeper she digs, the clearer it gets: this isn’t sabotage—it’s corporate warfare. A killer with nothing to lose, a client with everything to hide, and a cartel moving in for the kill leave Iris with one choice—expose the truth before it buries her.She’s made a career exposing other people’s lies—but what happens when the truth cuts just as deep as the betrayal?Fast-paced, fearless, and full of twists, Pants on Fire delivers another high-stakes ride with private investigator Iris Raines. Written by a licensed private investigator with decades in the field, Pants on Fire is perfect for fans of Janet Evanovich, Sue Grafton, Sara Paretsky, and Robert Crais.PrologueDon’t lie to your PI. It’s a maxim for successful living…right up there with never stiff the hitman and don’t blow-dry your hair in the bathtub. Yet every day clients walk into the offices of PIs and lie just like rugs on the floor. How can they believe we’re going to resolve their current imbroglio without uncovering their own role in it?If you’ve been a PI since lunch, you know that people do not end up slogging upstream, ass-deep in a river of alligators, without having somehow gotten into the water in the first place. However much of an asshole they may be, when we join their team, they become our assholes, and we keep their secrets and do every legal thing in our power to save them. It’s the job. We explain this to them ad nauseam. But they lie to us anyway.Knowing this, my bullshit antenna is constantly scanning the environment for deception, like the spinning radars perched on the masts of warships. But this time I had no inkling—not until the first bullet hit my windshield. First Place — Next Best Read Writing Contest Award for Fiction, July, 2026 Top Ten Finalist — BooksShelf Writing Contest Award for Fiction, July, 2026

Three years ago, Lexie destroyed their friendship group with a single, unforgivable act. Now she’s bringing them all back together. And someone’s going to pay…On a cold October night, a group of old college friends arrive at a fog-shrouded lakehouse, summoned by a curious email that reads more like a threat than an invitation. From the woman no one has spoken to for three years.There’s the cynical best friend, the anguished fiancé, the careless player, the lost follower, the quiet survivor. Each with a secret they’d kill to protect.But as soon as they gather, old resentments start to bubble up, and tensions are running high by the time the friends finally stumble to bed.And the next morning, there is a body floating in the dark water…A dark, deadly story that will consume you until the final perfect twist. Fans of Lucy Foley, Ruth Ware and Alice Feeney will be hooked. Readers love The Invite…“Wow! I LOVED this book! If you like a novel with twists, turns, and red herrings galore, this is for you… The tension is immediate… I stayed up until the wee small hours to reach the climactic ending that was absolutely fantastic!”Reader review, ?????“I absolutely LOVED this book!… A gripping whodunnit packed with jaw-dropping moments that kept me guessing right up until the end… Kept me hooked from start to finish and is an easy five stars from me!” Reader review, ?????“YES, just yes to this book… EVERYTHING I love about a thriller… pulled me into the story from page one and the twists throughout literally had my jaw dropping… If you are a fan of Lucy Foley books, this is 100% for you.” Reader review, ?????“Holy Moses!… A total roller coaster ride that left me with severe whiplash. Outstanding characters kept me flipping pages as fast as I could. It was impossible to know who to trust. Big 5 stars from me.” Reader review, ?????“I was hooked from page one… Eerie, fast-paced, and packed with the kind of unsettling tension that keeps you guessing—and second-guessing—right up to the final reveal.” Reader review, ?????“A deliciously tense, twisty story… I loved the atmosphere, the characters and the way the truth unfolds with both suspense and heart… Fast, addictive read which I could not put down. I devoured this book in one sitting and I Highly recommend!” Reader review, ?????“The kind of book where you tell yourself you’ll read one more chapter and suddenly you’re halfway through.” Reader review, ?????“I finished this book really FAST. It kept me hooked and guessing throughout, I kept on saying “one more chapter” to myself— it was hard to put down. ALSO THE ENDING??? Overall, this book easily gets five stars from me.” Reader review, ?????“A bingeable thriller with plenty of drama and a shocking ending. Verdict: Dark, twisty, and perfect for fans of reunion-gone-wrong stories.” Reader review, ?????“Wow, I was immediately hooked on this book!… It is packed with jaw-dropping twists and deadly secrets… I could feel the characters’ anxiety right along with them.” Reader review, ?????“I could not put this book down! I found myself waking up early just to get in an hour of reading before my day started. I literally was on the edge of my seat… wanting “one more chapter”.” Reader review, ?????