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It's different when it's your daughter. DI Gravel's daughter Emily
has landed her dream job working for high profile solicitor Charles
Turner. But the job turns deadly when she attracts the attention of
a serial killer. Gravel is already on the case, the bodies are
piling up and the killer's sick fantasies are enough to give the
detective nightmares. However, the killer's obsession with Emily
raises the stakes. Can Gravel and Emily survive the case? This is
the third book in the dark, edge-of-your-seat Carmarthen Crime
thriller series set in the stunning West Wales countryside.
*Previously published as A Cold Cold Heart*
What drives a woman to murder? Twenty-nine-year-old Cynthia
Galbraith is serving a life sentence for murder, and struggling
with the traumatic past that put her behind bars. When the prison
counsellor suggests Cynthia write a personal journal exploring the
events that drove her to murder, she figures she has all the time
in the world and very little, if anything, to lose. So she begins
to write, revealing the secrets that haunt her and the truths she's
never dared tell. A note from the author: While fictional, this
book was inspired by true events. It draws on the author's
experiences as a police officer and child protection social worker.
The story contains content that some readers may find upsetting. It
is dedicated to survivors everywhere. *Previously published as When
Evil Calls Your Name*
She's the boss now...Daddy's girl Samantha Reynold hadn't bargained
on unexpectedly needing to step into her father's shoes and take
over the family casino business. Pampered and spoiled, Sam knows
nothing about the rules of this glamorous but deadly new world. She
has a lot to learn and even more to prove. But she won't let her
family down, especially when it looks like they could lose
everything to their biggest rivals - the Stoker family. Eldest son
Sebastian hasn't got time to pander to pretty girl Samantha as she
plays at being boss. Rumours are swirling around the streets of
Birmingham that have the power to rip the Stoker family apart and
destroy everything they've built. And Seb will stop at nothing to
ensure that in this takeover, only one will succeed. A gripping new
gangland story perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers, Heather
Atkinson and Caz Finlay. What people are saying about Edie Baylis!
'From start to finish, fast paced and gripping. Gangland fiction at
its best! Bestselling author Kerry Kaya. 'Shocking and thrilling at
the same time. It will take your breath away!' Bestselling author
Gillian Godden 'Edie Baylis has produced another fantastic gangland
read. I loved the characters and was gripped from the first page. A
massive 5 stars!' Bestselling author Caz Finlay.
Two siblings, both missing for 20 years turn up within one day of
each other. One dead. One alive.It was an ordinary school day, the
day I lost my little brother. One moment he was on the roundabout
and then was gone. Gone. Missing. They all blamed me. I was in
charge. Even though I was only ten years old. They sent me away.
The hurt, the shame, the questions. The not knowing. I tried to
move on. It's been nineteen years in exile and now somebody wants
me back. Someone with a dark secret. They hold the keys, they know
the truth. So, I need to return to the Welsh village of my
childhood to find out who, because I have a secret, too... I did
something bad. Diane Saxon's standalone thriller is sure to plunge
you into the dark world of secrets and lies. 'An intensely dark
thriller.' Ross Greenwood 'Packed full of secrets and lies, and in
a town filled with an unsettling atmosphere Saxon succeeds in
putting the 'creep' in creepy' ' Valerie Keogh 'Gripping... I
couldn't put it down.' Gemma Rogers 'A complex, dark and disturbing
thriller, full of intrigue, toxic relationships and jaw dropping
twists 5*' Alex Stone
When Private Investigator Charlie Cameron agrees to take on a cold
case, he is drawn back into Glasgow's dark underworld...Glasgow PI
Charlie Cameron knows Kim Rafferty is bad news the moment they
meet. Desperate people always spell trouble in his experience, and
Mrs Rafferty is as desperate as they come. What she is asking for
is insane and if he agrees to help the wife of the notorious
East-End gangster, the consequences for them both could be fatal.
Twenty-four hours later, another betrayed woman with a hopeless
case is pleading for Charlie's help. The PI is her only chance to
keep an innocent man from serving a prison sentence for murders he
didn't commit. Dennis Boyd is on the run, and as Charlie fights
against the clock to keep him out of jail, he crosses a line that
puts him on the wrong side of the law and pits him against his old
friend and ally, DS Andrew Geddes. As the body count grows, and the
defence for his client falls apart bit by bit, Charlie refuses to
accept the inevitable. But everyone has their limits - even the
infamous Charlie Cameron. Will he be forced to admit that this case
may be the one to beat him... Owen Mullen is the author of many
best-selling, page-turning thrillers including his popular Charlie
Cameron series. His fast-paced, twist-aplenty stories are perfect
for all fans of Robert Galbraith, Ian Rankin and Ann Cleeves. What
readers say about Owen Mullen: 'Owen Mullen knows how to ramp up
the action just when it's needed... he never fails to give you
hard-hitting thrillers that have moments that will stay with you
forever...' 'One of the very best thriller writers I have ever
read.' 'Owen Mullen writes a good story, he really brings his
characters to life and the endings are hard to guess and never what
you expected.'
Be careful who you trust. The Mailer family are oblivious to the
terrible danger that enters their lives when seven-year-old Anthony
is referred to the child guidance service by the family GP
following the breakdown of his parents' marriage. Fifty-eight year
old Dr. David Galbraith, a sadistic, predatory paedophile employed
as a consultant child psychiatrist, has already murdered one child
in the soundproofed cellar below the South Wales Georgian townhouse
he shares with his wife and two young daughters. Anthony becomes
Galbraith's latest obsession and he will stop at nothing to make
his grotesque fantasies reality. A note from the author: While
fictional, this book was inspired by true events. It draws on the
author's experiences as a police officer and child protection
social worker. The story contains content that some readers may
find upsetting. It is dedicated to survivors everywhere.
*Previously published as White is the Coldest Colour*
Be careful who you trust. The Mailer family are oblivious to the
terrible danger that enters their lives when seven-year-old Anthony
is referred to the child guidance service by the family GP
following the breakdown of his parents' marriage. Fifty-eight year
old Dr. David Galbraith, a sadistic, predatory paedophile employed
as a consultant child psychiatrist, has already murdered one child
in the soundproofed cellar below the South Wales Georgian townhouse
he shares with his wife and two young daughters. Anthony becomes
Galbraith's latest obsession and he will stop at nothing to make
his grotesque fantasies reality. A note from the author: While
fictional, this book was inspired by true events. It draws on the
author's experiences as a police officer and child protection
social worker. The story contains content that some readers may
find upsetting. It is dedicated to survivors everywhere.
*Previously published as White is the Coldest Colour*
The National Rifle Association (NRA) is an important actor in the
American gun debate. While popular explanations for the group's
influence often focus on the NRA's lobbying and campaign donations,
it receives lesser attention for the mass mobilization efforts that
make these political endeavours possible. On Target explores why
the NRA is so influential and how we can understand the group's
impact on firearms policy in the United States. The book looks at
how the NRA both draws upon and shapes historical meta-narratives
regarding the role of firearms in America's national identity and
how this is part of a larger effort to expand the community of gun
owners. Noah S. Schwartz demonstrates how the NRA portrays a vision
of the past through events such as its annual meeting;
communications such as American Rifleman magazine and NRA TV; and
points of contact including the National Firearms Museum. Based on
fieldwork in Indiana and Virginia, including participant
observation at NRA events and firearm safety classes, thematic
analysis of audio-visual material, and interviews with NRA
executives and members, On Target sheds light on the ways in which
the NRA tells stories to build and mobilize a politically motivated
network of gun owners.
It's every mother's worst nightmare... Perfect for fans of Liane
Moriarty, Shari Lapena and Lisa Jewell I've done a terrible thing.
I've told too many lies. It's gone too far and now my best friend's
one year old daughter, Eden, is missing. I know what happened but I
can't tell anyone my secret, I can't tell the police or Eden's
parents. But I know who has her and I'll risk everything to get her
back... Praise for Gemma Rogers: 'Unputdownable. a nail-biting
thriller that grips to the very last page.' Keri Beevis 'A
beautifully written edge-of-your-seat thriller that had me guessing
right until the end'Dreda Say Mitchell 'A brilliant thriller from
an exciting new voice. Stalker it had me on the edge of my seat'
Kerry Barnes 'An atmospheric, taut thriller which keeps you hooked
from the first page' Jacqui Rose 'A cracking read. Brilliantly
written characters and a gripping plot. Highly recommended.' Caz
Finlay 'A page-turning must-read. It will have you hooked from the
first page until the last' Stephanie Harte 'An intense thriller -
it's a must-read' Sam Michaels 'An incredible read that had me
engrossed from the first page. A five-star read' Alex Kane 'A real
page turner, full of sinister secrets' Casey Kelleher What
everyone's saying aboutThe Babysitter:'A book I simply had to stay
up to finish' 'Full of suspense... A thrilling read' 'A tense,
dramatic and gritty story which kept me guessing and which kept me
on the edge of my seat' 'Another winner from Gemma Rogers... A
brilliant 5 star read'
The brand new novel from the international bestselling author of
The Bridesmaid and Queen Bee! Nameless. Faceless. Deadly?Waitress
Kit Lowman knows that people look down on her and the job she does.
But being anonymous offers Kit safety and security and allows her
own terrible secrets to remain hidden. And then Kit's luck changes,
and she suddenly faces a terrible dilemma: reveal her true identity
and accept that life will never be the same. Or stay in the
shadows...where she hopes she'll be safe? But secrets can't stay
hidden forever. And the more Kit tries to hide away, the more
someone makes it clear that they are going to make her pay for what
she did. Praise for Nina Manning: 'Heart-stopping, pacy and tension
filled. Highly recommended.' Claire Allan, USA Today Bestseller
'Compelling and claustrophobic, Nina is an exciting new voice and
definitely one to watch' Phoebe Morgan, author of The Babysitter
'Chilling and creepy. An atmospheric and addictive debut.' Diane
Jeffrey, author of The Guilty Mother 'Totally addictive. I couldn't
put it down!' Darren O'Sullivan, author of Closer Than You Think 'A
claustrophobic, nail-biting thriller that draws you in and doesn't
let go.' Naomi Joy, author of The Liars 'Clever, emotionally
draining and totally gripping. I absolutely loved this book!' D E
White, author of The Forgotten Child
The brand new novel from the international bestselling author of
The Bridesmaid and Queen Bee! Nameless. Faceless. Deadly?Waitress
Kit Lowman knows that people look down on her and the job she does.
But being anonymous offers Kit safety and security and allows her
own terrible secrets to remain hidden. And then Kit's luck changes,
and she suddenly faces a terrible dilemma: reveal her true identity
and accept that life will never be the same. Or stay in the
shadows...where she hopes she'll be safe? But secrets can't stay
hidden forever. And the more Kit tries to hide away, the more
someone makes it clear that they are going to make her pay for what
she did. Praise for Nina Manning: 'Heart-stopping, pacy and tension
filled. Highly recommended.' Claire Allan, USA Today Bestseller
'Compelling and claustrophobic, Nina is an exciting new voice and
definitely one to watch' Phoebe Morgan, author of The Babysitter
'Chilling and creepy. An atmospheric and addictive debut.' Diane
Jeffrey, author of The Guilty Mother 'Totally addictive. I couldn't
put it down!' Darren O'Sullivan, author of Closer Than You Think 'A
claustrophobic, nail-biting thriller that draws you in and doesn't
let go.' Naomi Joy, author of The Liars 'Clever, emotionally
draining and totally gripping. I absolutely loved this book!' D E
White, author of The Forgotten Child
The National Rifle Association (NRA) is an important actor in the
American gun debate. While popular explanations for the group's
influence often focus on the NRA's lobbying and campaign donations,
it receives lesser attention for the mass mobilization efforts that
make these political endeavours possible. On Target explores why
the NRA is so influential and how we can understand the group's
impact on firearms policy in the United States. The book looks at
how the NRA both draws upon and shapes historical meta-narratives
regarding the role of firearms in America's national identity and
how this is part of a larger effort to expand the community of gun
owners. Noah S. Schwartz demonstrates how the NRA portrays a vision
of the past through events such as its annual meeting;
communications such as American Rifleman magazine and NRA TV; and
points of contact including the National Firearms Museum. Based on
fieldwork in Indiana and Virginia, including participant
observation at NRA events and firearm safety classes, thematic
analysis of audio-visual material, and interviews with NRA
executives and members, On Target sheds light on the ways in which
the NRA tells stories to build and mobilize a politically motivated
network of gun owners.
No risk. No reward.A new life... With their wretched life in
Liverpool behind them, Julie and Ralph Gold head to London for
their next big break. Julie's had enough of slumming it, she's
ready to quit their life of crime and go legit. The same old
game... But it seems their reputation has beaten them to it, and
the underworld is already bubbling with news of the their arrival.
And as much as Julie tries to go straight, the more people
underestimate them and treat them like fools. And there is only so
much Julie can take... One last trick. So when they are offered one
final big job, Julie knows they should say no. It's risky and could
cost them everything they have. But it could also be their last
chance to make it big. And when fools rush in, the Golds take the
spoils. Read what happens next for Julie and Ralph Gold in another
thrilling gangland story by Gillian Godden.
Secrets. Lies. Revenge. With the odds stacked against her, Samantha
Reynold is determined to prove she's tough enough to be the boss.
But when a secret from the past threatens to ruin Sam's reputation,
she suddenly feels very alone in this dark new world. There's only
one man she can turn to - rival club owner, Sebastian Stoker. Seb
knows first-hand how secrets and lies can tear a family apart. He
wants to protect Sam at all costs, but siding with her could
threaten his own position as head of the Stoker family and risk
accusations of betrayal. With loyalties divided and two families at
war - the fallout could be deadly. Don't miss book two in the
gripping new Allegiance series perfect for fans of Kimberley
Chambers, Heather Atkinson and Caz Finlay. What people are saying
about Edie Baylis! 'From start to finish, fast paced and gripping.
Gangland fiction at its best! Bestselling author Kerry Kaya.
'Shocking and thrilling at the same time. It will take your breath
away!' Bestselling author Gillian Godden 'Edie Baylis has produced
another fantastic gangland read. I loved the characters and was
gripped from the first page. A massive 5 stars!' Bestselling author
Caz Finlay.
From supreme president to forgotten enemy, John W. Talbot lived a
remarkable life. Charismatic, energetic, and powerful, he founded a
national fraternal organization, the Order of Owls, and counted
senators, congressmen, and business leaders among his friends. He
wielded his influence to help causes close to his heart but also to
bring down those who stood against him. In So Much Bad in the Best
of Us, Greta Fisher's careful research reveals that Talbot was
capable of great evil, causing one woman to describe him as "the
Devil Incarnate." His string of very public affairs revealed his
strange sexual preferences and violent tendencies, and charges
leveled against him included perjury, blackmail, jury tampering,
slander, libel, misuse of the mail, assault with intent to kill,
and White slavery. Ultimately convicted on the slavery charge, he
spent several years in Leavenworth penitentiary and eventually lost
everything, including control of the Order of Owls. His descent
into alcoholism and death by fire was a fitting end to a tumultuous
and dramatic life. After 50 years of newspaper headlines and court
battles, Talbot's death made national news, but with more enemies
than friends and estranged from his family, he was ultimately
forgotten. A gripping true crime story, So Much Bad in the Best of
Us offers a mesmerizing account of the life of John W. Talbot, the
Order of Owls, and how quickly the powerful can fall.
When a medical whistleblower goes missing, private investigator
Charlie Cameron agrees to take on the case.Gavin Law exposed a
tragic case of medical malpractice but now he's missing. It's just
another case for Glasgow PI, Charlie Cameron, until he comes to
believe Law was murdered. Did the disgraced surgeon abandon his
sacred oath to become a killer? Or did the hospital itself have Law
permanently silenced? As Charlie digs deeper, he discovers just how
bad the world of medicine could be for his health. Across the city,
gangster Sean Rafferty is preparing to exploit the corrupt city
council through a multi-million-pound leisure development known as
Riverside. The project will be good for Glasgow. But not everybody
is keen to work with Rafferty. With more than money at stake, Sean
will do anything to get his way. So, when Charlie's investigation
gets tangled up with Sean's business, someone's going to need a
doctor...or an undertaker. Owen Mullen is a best-selling author of
psychological and gangland thrillers. His fast-paced, twist-aplenty
stories are perfect for all fans of Robert Galbraith, Ian Rankin
and Ann Cleeves. This book was previously published as Before The
Devil Knows Your Dead. What readers say about Owen Mullen: 'Owen
Mullen knows how to ramp up the action just when it's needed... he
never fails to give you hard-hitting thrillers that have moments
that will stay with you forever...' 'One of the very best thriller
writers I have ever read.' 'Owen Mullen writes a good story, he
really brings his characters to life and the endings are hard to
guess and never what you expected.'
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