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!

In New York’s high-end restaurant scene one chef will do anything, and cook anything, to come out on top.Kash knows what hunger really means.He grew up with nothing. Built a restaurant from nothing.Now he's cooking for men who have everything – billionaires with appetites as twisted as their fortunes. They hunger for what money can't buy, what laws forbid, what no one else dares serve.Kash will give them exactly what they crave.And then some more.***'Deliciously dark' Observer‘A wicked take on the underbelly of the immigrant dream' Vaseem Khan'A daring and disturbing literary dish' Daily Star'Fast-paced, deeply disturbing satire … dripping with tension' Hindustan Times'A rather breathless thriller' CrimeTime'Bold and satirical' Culturefly

Iggy Webb, a Moab rockhound who makes his living finding beautiful rocks in the Utah backcountry and selling them to tourists, is found shot to death in the modest motorhome where he lives. Deputy Sheriff Manny Rivera is assigned the case. The only immediate clue is a crumpled piece of notepaper in Iggy’s wastebasket which has some figures written on it. Finding a motive for the killing at first seems impossible, but as Rivera peels back the layers of the case, he discovers a shocking conspiracy unlike anything he's encountered in his professional career. His investigation uncovers tentacles leading to the most unlikely places and motives driven by the darkest of man's imperfections.

Two graduate students fall in love; one goes missing.…After an American graduate student asks for help finding his girlfriend, who disappeared in Budapest, retired NYPD detective Peter Andrassy reluctantly takes up the case. But as he dives deeper, he realizes the missing woman is connected to another incident. Can Peter work against the odds to find the culprit?Praise for D.J. Maughan:????? “I really enjoyed that the story was set in a place we don't usually read about. It made me want to learn more about Budapest.”????? “If you like PI stories, give this one a try.”????? “Suspenseful and many chapters leave you hanging, and you must keep reading.”????? “The suspense and questioning of each character keeps you guessing until the end.”????? “It was well written and fast-paced. A real page-turner.”????? “! I love the characters in this book and felt as if I was actually in Budapest!”????? “Make sure you get everything you need to do done before starting it because once you start, you won't be able to put it down. Fast-paced, great characters and top-notch writing.”????? “I literally could not stop reading it and was disappointed that I reached the end of the story!”????? “Loved the story, loved the fast pace, loved the suspense.”????? “I could not put it down! I finished the book 48 hours after starting it. Just love the characters.”????? “Wow! This book was amazing… great character development and plot!”

A quiet walk through the woods. A secret left unspoken. A murder that tears through a small town and everyone in it.On the brink of leaving for college, Audrey Ashford heads toward her best friend’s house, taking a shortcut she’s walked countless times before. But as night falls and the shadows close in, Audrey senses she isn’t alone. What begins as a familiar path turns deadly, and by the time she realizes the danger, it’s already too late.Detective Georgiana Germaine is called to investigate, but the deeper she digs, the more tangled the case becomes. Everyone has secrets, and someone will do anything to keep the truth buried.Little Silent Stranger is a haunting murder mystery of broken innocence, long-buried lies, and a determined detective who will risk everything to unmask a killer.What Readers are Saying about the Series:"Makes you want to keep reading the story into the night." ??????????"A strong lead character and plenty of drama, it keeps the reader engaged." ??????????"Leaving you wanting to read more." ??????????"I will definitely read more from this author." ??????????"Kept me on the edge of my seat." ??????????