The thrilling novel of espionage and murder set in the dark heart of Westminster, from the UK's most exciting new spy writerA Russian defector is found brutally murdered in a London hotel.Only four people knew he had turned - the four most important and powerful figures in Whitehall.There's only one conclusion:A mole has infiltrated the highest levels of the nation's security.Operating in secret from within Westminster's darkest corners, former spy, Solomon Vine, must uncover the traitor.Because Britain's future hangs in the balance.And with it, the fate of the whole world . . .Praise for Matthew Richardson'Proof that the spy genre is flourishing in the 21st century . . . [Richardson's] plotting has an old-school, Swiss-clock precision' The Guardian'Compelling, intense and sharply authentic' James Swallow, bestselling author of Nomad'A splendid tale of espionage starring an old-fashioned MI6 hero . . . Exciting spy literature' The Times 'A bang-up-to-date thriller told with old-school panache. A great read' Mick Herron, CWA Gold Dagger-winning author of the Slough House Series

Life begins to settle down for Claire after her horrific first year in Paris. Her career as the exclusive private investigator for the Paris expat community continues to thrive when the abusive boyfriend of her nanny is killed and the girl is arrested for the crime. Determined to free the girl, Claire pushes through French red tape, double-dealing bureaucrats and a killer who is just as determined to stop her uncovering the truth—no matter the cost.This book is a clean read: no graphic violence, sex or strong languageGenre: Mystery/thriller, women amateur sleuth, cozy animal (dog)

A secret marriage. A tragic accident. And a widow whose heartbreak turns to suspicion.Sandra and Alex have been together for years—and best friends with Blake even longer. So, when Blake suddenly announces he’s gotten married, Sandra can’t shake the feeling that something is off. Why rush? And why keep such a huge milestone a secret from your best friends? When she finally meets Tara, Blake’s new wife, Sandra’s unease only deepens. Tara is cold and distant, and something about her just doesn’t sit right.Eager for the foursome to bond, Blake invites Sandra and Alex on a ski trip to Vermont, hoping his friends will warm up to his mysterious wife. But the tension lingers, and Sandra can’t ignore a creeping sense of dread.Then, the unthinkable happens—Alex is killed in a tragic accident on the slopes. Devastated, Sandra is at home grieving when she is visited by detectives with chilling news: Alex’s death may not have been an accident. There are questions, surprises—whispers of something sinister.As Sandra pieces together the last moments of their trip, one name keeps surfacing—Tara. Now, Sandra is left with a terrifying question: Did someone make sure Alex never came back from that mountain? And if Tara is involved … could Sandra or Blake be next?Don’t look away. The truth is colder than you think. Buy My Best Friend’s Wife today!

Kandy "Action" Dreeson of SFPD homicide gets a quirky partner when Qigiq moves south from Alaska to immerse himself in all things digital, keenly aware that even a 30-something detective is soon obsolete in the rampant world of hi-tech crime.When a musician arrives at the police station holding a brown box and screaming about her missing roommate, the detectives are sucked into a torrent of cyber-clues from Amazon shipping policy to Zoom meetings. While dodging threats to their lives with each deciphered bit, they grow closer to dangerous forces that trade money for murder and secrecy for seduction.