A notable archaeologist, close to finding a priceless artifact, meets his untimely demise—Matthew Shane vows to find his murderer Matthew Shane is a law professor in Salem, Massachusetts, where he enjoys a rewarding mentorship with Professor Barrington Holmes, a well-known archaeologist. So when Professor Holmes is found dead in his office and the police rule it a suicide, something doesn't sit right with Matthew. He becomes determined to find the true cause of Holmes' death and bring closure to his widow. Matthew soon learns that Professor Holmes belonged to a group of notable archaeologists dubbed "The Monkey's Paw," who were all entangled in an expedition to find an unknown object of unprecedented historical and financial value. Each member had been given one piece of the instructions to find the object, but some of the men had encountered horrific twists of fate before the group could reunite to continue in their search. Joining forces with the remaining members, Matthew's quest for the cause of the apparent curse of The Monkey's Paw leads him on a global wild goose chase that culminates in a turn of events not even Professor Holmes could have predicted. Perfect for fans of Michael Crichton and Dan Brown

A university student is found hanging from a butcher's hook in the Shambles. Her body has been stripped and her bloodied form sketched by her killer. When she is found, it is the marks on her body that catch the detectives’ attention. They are not there by accident but have been carved meticulously into her body. DI Jack Husker is the detective tasked with finding the macabre killer before another student goes missing. He must put aside his own problems and the distractions from his past. Will he solve the case before the killer strikes again or will more of the brutal artwork be found across the city? Set in the beautiful city of York, this is DI Jack Husker’s debut outing as he tries to solve the toughest case of his career. “Now my beautiful sculpture, please be quiet. I need silence for my work.”

Seeking refuge from a tragic past, a forensic pathologist must search for a devious killer in a rural English village in this crime thriller series debut. Three years ago, Dr. David Hunter left London for rural Norfolk to escape the tragic loss of his wife and daughter. Giving up his career in criminal forensics, he now works as a simple country doctor in the village of Manham. But when the corpse of a woman is found in the woods, a macabre sign from her killer decorating her body, David struggles to remain uninvolved. As a newcomer, David finds he must join the investigation in order to avoid suspicion. When another woman disappears, the case becomes personal. This time, she is someone David knows—someone who has managed to get past the barrier around his heart. With the killer's twisted methods screaming out to him and a brooding countryside beset with fear and distrust, David can feel the darkness gathering around him. As the clock ticks down on the young woman's life, David must follow a macabre trail of clues—all the way to its final, horrifying conclusion. "Brilliantly original . . . Simon's first crime novel The Chemistry of Death absolutely blew me away and he just gets better by the book!" —Peter James, UK No. 1 bestselling author

You can’t hide from evil. Especially in a small town. Raised by an abusive father, twenty-two-year-old Tessa understands fear, and the lengths to which predators will go to cripple the minds of their victims. Most of all, she recognizes the liberation she gained when her cousin rode back into their quiet riverside town with a charter of the notorious Leidolf biker club at his back. For the last five years, she’s been under the protection of the rumored assassins, and in their midst, she thrives. The only thing missing in Tessa’s life is love, and she has her eye on the wholesome insurance salesman next door. Matt has his eye on her, too. And all it takes to bring them together is murder. When her cousin’s girlfriend is slaughtered and dumped in the river, a pulse of terror beats through Tessa’s town, growing stronger with each mutilated body until not even Tessa herself is safe. In fact, if her childhood sweetheart is right, Tessa is the reason the murders are happening. If the evidence is right, her cousin isn’t a vigilante, he’s a serial killer. If Matt is right, the Leidolf didn’t free Tessa, they only shackled her with new chains––and those chains are going to get her killed. As the town descends into darkness, Tessa ignites a new love, fights against her old one, and defends not only Gary but the entire Leidolf club––and she has the bruises to prove it. Will she also have to give her life? Or is there something much worse than death in store for Tessa? Sometimes, death is a mercy.

They forced Markus Murphy into a new state of mind. They did not know how dangerous he'd become. Devoted family man Noah Alderson struggles to support his wife and kids. After a tragic car crash, he wakes up alone in a cheap motel room with no memory. There is only a note naming him simply – Markus Murphy. When he’s attacked, he’s shocked to discover he’s not what he used to be. He’s developed a new set of skills…the skills of a trained killer. Caught in a deadly race to hunt down the truth, he slips in and out of consciousness, never knowing what this new reality has in store for him. Can he expose the sinister plot that has taken his family from him? Will he find out who – or what – he’s become before it’s too late? The Unstable One is the first book in this exciting near-future thriller series. If you like breathtaking twists and page-turning action you won't be able to put down the addictive Markus Murphy series. "The pace and drive of Mark Dawson and Mark Greaney with characters that are fully Mike McCrary." ????? Review

A brand new police mystery novel set on the shores of Lake Erie, Pennsylvania. Perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, LJ Ross and Louise Penny. *** ‘An unforgettable cast’ USA Today Bestseller Carissa Ann Lynch When a local Erie vet is shot during a robbery, Erie City Police Detective Matthias Honeywell and his partner Cassie Malone are tasked with pursuing the perpetrators. But as they close in on the truth, a mysterious sniper targets those involved in the case. Emma Anderson has seen more than her share of cases since becoming a journalist in Lake Erie, and with news of the shooting becoming local interest, her instincts kick in. What she didn’t expect to uncover was a secret that could cause an ethical dilemma between Matthias and Cassie. As the search for the sniper continues and the investigation taking a dark turn, Cassie and Emma find themselves caught up in a kidnapping plot. As the women are forced to draw on their resourcefulness to survive, will they manage to escape or is time against them? Praise for Annette Dashofy: 'Annette Dashofy is one of the best mystery writers out there today. If you aren’t reading her books, you are truly missing out and you need to fix that today.' ‘A superb police procedural. Fantastic, fast-paced and tension-filled ’ ????? ‘Couldn’t stop reading… gritty ’ ????? ‘An outstanding grab-you-by-the-throat series … addictive’ ????? ‘Lots of twists and turns’ ???? ‘An innovative mystery… a captivating story’ ???? ‘Gripping, fast-paced, well-written and realistic , I highly recommend’ ????? ‘A mystery that every mystery lover will enjoy’ ?????