Josie is at rock bottom. Burned out and recovering from an abusive relationship, she lives a haunted existence after returning to her isolated hometown on the edge of the Forest of Dean.

But the tall, dense pine trees are not the only things casting shadows across her skin.

When Josie stumbles across a dead woman's decaying, ant-infested body in the woods, she plummets into a downward spiral, facing uncomfortable truths about the victim and her own past - all whilst battling the swarming black ants that seem to have burrowed into her mind . . . and her flesh.

Struggling with infestations of all kinds, Josie scratches the surface of an age-old mystery - a masked predator stalks the forest around Ellwood, a place deeply gripped by folklore and strange customs. As the village prepares for its annual festival, Josie gets closer and closer to unveiling a monster, and begins to ask herself:

Are these dark crawling insects leading her to uncover the truth? Or is she their next victim?

The first Rule of the Road: The journey isn't from A to B but A to Z. Ouzo, dope and draft dodgers. A funny and quirky coming of age tale about seeking love, evading responsibility and coming to terms with adulthood. 'Hitching offers the opportunity to spend quality time with society's fringe elements. The dashboard would be an immediate give away. Often blue, brown and yellow wire would sprout from where the radio should have been. Or there would be no ignition key and an ingenious and lethal improvised wiring system would be used to spark up the engine. Several times I wasn't entirely sure whether the driver had permission to use the vehicle. Or indeed, even knew the owner.' They wasted a summer, and enjoyed every moment of it. Rule of the Road number 9: Don't get arrested for looking like a freak. Mike Manson is also the author of 'Where's My Money?' (Tangent Books)

Bringing sixteenth-century France vividly to life, Kate Mosse’s historical epic The Burning Chambers is a gripping story of love, betrayal, war and conspiracy.

Carcassonne, 1562. On the eve of the wars that will tear France apart, nineteen-year-old Minou Joubert receives an anonymous letter at her father’s bookshop. Sealed with a distinctive family crest, it contains just five words: SHE KNOWS THAT YOU LIVE.

But before Minou can decipher the mysterious message, a chance encounter with a young Huguenot, Piet Reydon, profoundly reshapes her destiny. For Piet has a mission of his own, and he will need Minou’s help if he is to get out of La Cité alive . . .

A thrilling historical adventure and a heartbreaking boy-meets-girl love story, The Burning Chambers is the first volume in Kate Mosse’s No. 1 international bestselling Joubert Family Chronicles. Continue the story with The City of Tears.

'A great cast of characters, a riveting storyline, a nail-biting climax' Valerie Keogh 'By page 3 I was hooked. By the end I was addicted' Owen MullenA city on fire. A killer who can't be stopped. Who will be next? When two teenagers are found dead in a fire, DI Laura Henshall and DS Will Peters are called in to investigate. They believe it was a revenge attack gone wrong. But soon fires are cropping up everywhere, and the police suspect they're dealing with something much bigger . . . something that could bring the city to its knees. With time running out, can the detectives find the arsonists before the city goes up in flames? What readers are saying about Anita Waller: 'I was completely hooked' 'She just gets better . . . An absolutely fabulous read' 'Grabs you from page one' 'Absolutely phenomenal' 'A cracking good read' 'Honestly, I cannot get enough of this author'

Special Agent Hunter McCallum of the US State Department's Diplomatic Security Service anticipated his three-year assignment in South Africa would be a breeze compared to the chaos of his previous post. He envisioned trips exploring the Western Cape Winelands, savoring fine wines, and thrilling safaris in the Northern Bushveld, where the biggest threat would be a curious lion.

But from the moment his boots hit South African soil, the reality was starkly different. The serene landscapes he'd imagined were quickly overshadowed by a relentless wave of danger—high-stakes diplomatic crises, shadowy figures lurking in the embassy's underbelly, acts of ruthless revenge and a tangled web of espionage that threatened to unravel everything he thought he knew.

This book thrusts you into a world of relentless action, intense heat-of-battle scenes, raw emotions of desire, grief, and tragedy. Inspired by real events and true stories from special agents, it's a visceral experience where danger lurks at every turn. Journey with Special Agent Hunter McCallum as he navigates treacherous terrain, high-stakes espionage, and ruthless retribution.

Fact or fiction? The line blurs in a story that will leave you riveted.

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Another thrilling domestic suspense novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Couple Next Door and Not a Happy Family "The End of Her will keep you guessing right up to the end . . . once you pick it up, you will not want to put it down." -USA Today "[Shari Lapena is] the queen of the one-sit read" -Linwood Barclay A long-ago accident-and a visitor from out of the blue. . . Stephanie and Patrick are adjusting to life with their colicky twin girls. The babies are a handful, but even as Stephanie struggles with the disorientation of sleep deprivation, there's one thing she's sure of: she has all she ever wanted. Then Erica, a woman from Patrick's past, appears and makes a disturbing accusation. Patrick had always said his first wife's death was an accident, but now Erica claims it was murder. Patrick insists he's innocent, that this is nothing but a blackmail attempt. Still, Erica knows things about Patrick--things that make Stephanie begin to question her husband. Stephanie isn't sure what, or who, to believe. As Stephanie's trust in Patrick begins to falter, Patrick stands to lose everything. Is Patrick telling the truth--is Erica the persuasive liar Patrick says she is? Or has Stephanie made a terrible mistake? How will it end?