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'A gritty powerful story. A must read for fans of gangland crime.'
Bestselling author Kerry Kaya. From rags... Single mother Francesca
is struggling to get by when an act of desperation leads to her
owing a debt to notorious gangland boss, Tony Lambrianu. Tony has
his own troubles - a change of image from playboy to respectable
married man is needed to further his criminal career. He has women
falling at his feet, but none he wants to make his wife. To riches.
As Francesca is drawn deeper into the dark underworld dealings of
Tony and his associates, she has to make alliances of her own to
survive. And she'll do whatever it takes to protect her small son.
But at what cost? Please note this is a re-release of Francesca
previously published by Gillian Godden What people are saying about
Gillian Godden! 'Characters were so real I'm still looking over my
shoulder! Bestselling author Owen Mullen
The brand new instalment in Frances Evesham's bestselling Ham Hill
Murder Mysteries!One unexplained disappearance is strange, but two
are sinister. In Lower Hembrow, an idyllic village nestled beneath
Ham Hill in Somerset, the villagers are preparing to enjoy the
autumn traditions of the rural English countryside until Joe
Trevillion, a curmudgeonly local farmer and the father of six
children, vanishes. When Adam Hennessy, the ex-detective proprietor
of The Plough, the village's popular Inn, investigates, he finds
ominous undercurrents beneath apparently harmless rumour and
gossip. Meanwhile, a vicious campaign of vindictiveness forces Adam
and his three amateur sleuth friends to dig deep into the secret
lives of their neighbours to expose the source of a cruel vendetta
and prevent another death. As they uncover the disturbing truth,
the friends learn they must also lay their own past lives to rest
before they can hope to make their dreams for the future come true.
A brand new cosy mystery series from the bestselling author of A
Village Murder, and A Racing Murder perfect for fans of Faith
Martin, Betty Rowlands and M.C. Beaton. Other Books in the Ham Hill
Murder Mystery series by Frances Evesham A Village Murder A Racing
Murder Also by Frances Evesham - The Exham-on-Sea Murder Mystery
Series Murder at the Lighthouse Murder on the Levels Murder on the
Tor Murder at the Cathedral Murder at the Bridge Murder at the
Castle Murder at the Gorge Murder at the Abbey
Is it revenge or is it justice? DI Gravel is supposed to be on
mandatory leave, but when a severed head washes up on the estuary
beach his holiday is cut short. Back on the job, he's shocked when
the case leads him to the victim from an old case Seventeen years
ago, the system failed Rebecca. They let the abuser of a
six-year-old girl walk free. But she's all grown up now and taking
the law into her own hands. Is this one killer DI Gravel doesn't
want to catch? This is the second book in the dark,
edge-of-your-seat Carmarthen Crime thriller series set in the
stunning West Wales countryside. *Previously published as Before I
Met Him*
'Anti-hero Nick Belsey, a policeman so maverick as to make Rebus
look like a jobsworth, has burnt his bridges and fled to Mexico in
Harris's latest marvellous thriller' Telegraph, 50 Best Books of
2022 Praise for Oliver Harris: 'One of our finest thriller writers'
Evening Standard 'Oliver Harris is always pure quality' Ian Rankin
Nick Belsey's on the run. Touching down in Mexico City, he doesn't
have much in the way of funds, but he has a new continent and
surely that's enough to start afresh. But it's not as easy as that.
An idyllic interlude in a coastal village is interrupted when men
turn up who seem to know exactly who he is. And they have some very
urgent questions. DI Kirsty Craik had also hoped she'd left Nick
Belsey behind her, in the wilder days of her career. When a five am
call instructs her to track him down or she'll be dead by
Christmas, it seems he's walked back into her life with
characteristic commotion. Craik is forced to break the rules once
more to find out what her former lover is up to. She needs to save
herself, and, just maybe, to save Belsey too.
'A gritty powerful story. A must read for fans of gangland crime.'
Bestselling author Kerry KayaBold, daring and ruthless, Tony
Lambrianu is now the main player in London's sleazy but lucrative
underworld. As the boss of a high-end nightclub in the West End and
with a never-ending string of gorgeous women on his arm, Tony is
the darling of the tabloids. However, despite his success, the
little boy who lived on the streets is never far away. Desperate
for respect, he's driven to achieve more and more. Most of all, he
craves the acceptance of Ralph Gold and to become a bigger part of
his extensive web of organised crime. Fearlessly facing up to
enemies, winning battles and becoming the undisputed boss of the
London underworld can be a nasty business, but it's the only
business Tony knows. And he'll stop at nothing to succeed! Please
note, this is a re-release of Nasty Business previously published
by Gillian Godden
'A gritty powerful story. A must read for fans of gangland crime.'
Bestselling author Kerry KayaBold, daring and ruthless, Tony
Lambrianu is now the main player in London's sleazy but lucrative
underworld. As the boss of a high-end nightclub in the West End and
with a never-ending string of gorgeous women on his arm, Tony is
the darling of the tabloids. However, despite his success, the
little boy who lived on the streets is never far away. Desperate
for respect, he's driven to achieve more and more. Most of all, he
craves the acceptance of Ralph Gold and to become a bigger part of
his extensive web of organised crime. Fearlessly facing up to
enemies, winning battles and becoming the undisputed boss of the
London underworld can be a nasty business, but it's the only
business Tony knows. And he'll stop at nothing to succeed! Please
note, this is a re-release of Nasty Business previously published
by Gillian Godden
'A masterclass in crime fiction' Jane E James The BRAND NEW
thriller from bestselling author Ross Greenwood! When DI Barton is
asked to investigate a seemingly innocuous fire that kills, he
believes it's either children fooling around or a worrying
racially-motivated crime. As he delves deeper into the case, he
soon realises that there is a history of similar blazes spread out
over many years, all within a close area. An idea suggested by
pathologist Mortis makes Barton suspect he has the arsonist's
motives wrong. When a night worker comes forward with a tip, Barton
narrows down the suspects. But with all of them acting
suspiciously, he knows for sure that one or more of them must be
lying. And when a huge house blaze shocks everyone, Barton fears
the killer has lost all control. Who is The Fire Killer? What will
be next to burn? DI Barton is back as Ross Greenwood continues with
his bestselling series, perfect for fans of Mark Billingham and Ian
Rankin. Praise for Ross Greenwood: 'Move over Rebus and Morse; a
new entry has joined the list of great crime investigators in the
form of Detective Inspector John Barton. A rich cast of characters
and an explosive plot kept me turning the pages until the final
dramatic twist.' author Richard Burke 'Master of the psychological
thriller genre Ross Greenwood once again proves his talent for
creating engrossing and gritty novels that draw you right in and
won't let go until you've reached the shocking ending.' Caroline
Vincent at Bitsaboutbooks blog 'Ross Greenwood doesn't write
cliches. What he has written here is a fast-paced, action-filled
puzzle with believable characters that's spiced with a lot of
humour.' author Kath Middleton
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.
Your worst nightmare is about to come true... When Megan discovers
that her young daughter is missing, she thinks that her ex-husband
is to blame. But was it someone else entirely? Someone out for
revenge? Someone with a grudge? As DI Laura Kesey begins her
investigation, she discovers that the case is infinitely more
wicked than she could ever have imagined. The clock is ticking. But
will Kesey find Lottie before it's too late? It's every parent's
worst nightmare. The greater the evil, the deadlier the game.
*Please note this is a re-release of Mr Nice*
'A dark, gritty, and compulsive read' Daily Express
Nineteen-year-old Sally is battered and bruised, and lying in the
hospital once again. It's nothing new, it's happened before and
it'll happen again. But when DI Laura Kesey introduces Sally to a
new social worker, she finds hope at a local women's domestic
violence refuge, where she's surrounded by women just like her. But
then a man is mowed down in a hit and run. Soon a second suspicious
death follows. Both deaths link back to the refuge. Has Sally found
a safe place or a new danger? *Please note this is a re-release of
The Sisters*
'I thoroughly enjoyed this intriguing mystery set in a beautiful
location with deliciously menacing undercurrents.' Frances Evesham
It was meant to be a safe place to start again...In need of an
escape from her failing marriage, Nia agrees to house-sit her
aunt's cottage on the Isle of Wight. She feels sure the cosy close
in a quaint harbour town will be a safe place to hide and figure
out what to do next. But things are not all as they seem in the
close, and the neighbours who welcome her with open arms, are
keeping secrets. When Nia finds the body of one of her new friends
lying on the beach, she feels sickeningly sure that the killer is
dangerously near to home. Who killed her friend and why did she
have to die? And if Nia discovers the answers she's looking for, is
she next on their hit list? Good neighbours may become good
friends, but they can also make deadly enemies... Mary Grand's
intricate psychological mysteries set on the Isle of Wight are
perfect for fans of Claire Douglas, Lucy Foley, Agatha Christie and
The Isle of Wight Murders. What readers are saying about Mary
Grand: 'Truly a great puzzler with a superb ending! I HIGHLY
Recommend!!!' 'Wow I'm so so impressed it had me gripped start to
finish and I couldn't put it down. I completed within 1 night and
such a page turner' 'So many twists and turns to keep the reader
guessing to the very end. An excellent read.' 'Brilliant if you
love psychological thrillers like me.' 'A sinister "whodunit" that
is not your typical police procedural.'
From the stranger in the car, to the madman at her door... Perfect
for fans of Liane Moriarty, Shari Lapena and Lisa Jewell 'It's a
shocking thriller that grabs at your emotions on every page! Loved
it.' bestselling author Lauren North The day my path crossed with
Simon Fox I thought I'd already lost everything but then he almost
ran me off the road with his flash car and belittling jibes. The
men in my life had undermined me for too long. Enough was enough.
Fuelled by alcohol and the desire to get even, I decided a spot of
petty vandalism would make me feel a whole lot better. Wrong. Very
wrong... I hadn't realised that Simon Fox was not a man to be
messed with. He showed me just how much I still had left to lose.
Soon I was battling for my home, family and life. Praise for Gemma
Rogers: 'Captivating and enthralling, a story of revenge,
infidelity, friendship and love. An outstanding book by an
outstanding author, I give this book five shiny golden stars' Anita
Waller 'A well-written and thoroughly entertaining thriller from a
very talented author' John Nicoll '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
The brand new action-packed gangland thriller from Kerry Kaya!An
eye for an eye... Once the top dog, Danny Mckay has walked away
from his old gangland life. He's on the straight and narrow now,
looking forward to settling down and living a quiet life. But
trouble seems to follow Danny. And when his own family is caught up
in a shocking event, Danny is dragged back into the gangland world,
hell bent on revenge. Danny's determined to make someone pay, but
the rules are different this time around - old friends are enemies,
and Danny doesn't know who he can trust. And as Danny gets closer
to the truth, he realises that the consequences of his own actions
could destroy everything - and everyone - that he loves. Don't miss
the shocking climax to the Carter Brothers series and another
gripping gangland read from bestselling author Kerry Kaya!
Individuals who have committed a number of crimes over their
lifetimes have had complex, multi-faceted life experiences often
characterized by extreme disadvantage and victimization. Those who
are formally designated as "high-risk" by the Canadian criminal
justice system often have a record of violent or sexual crimes. As
a result, they are usually subject to additional monitoring in the
community after completing a prison sentence. Pathways to Ruin?
disentangles the numerous elements and pathways that lead to high
rates of reoffending by focusing on developmental periods of
childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. The book uses a case-study
approach to consider individuals' entire crime pathway by examining
the circumstances and factors that contribute to assumptions or
official designations of "high-risk" behaviour. Erin Gibbs Van
Brunschot and Tamara Humphrey overhaul society's popular crime
narratives and instead draw on sociological and criminological
perspectives to identify historical, social, and personal contexts
that appear to increase the likelihood of reoffending. They also
consider how negative life experiences may be addressed to
circumvent trajectories of serious offending. Reducing the social
distance that the "law-abiding" public may feel towards
marginalized groups, Pathways to Ruin? details how legal systems
could better serve these individuals, and acknowledges the many
missed opportunities for compassion.
He's inside her home. Successful novelist Mia is being stalked.
Photos of her and her four-year-old daughter arrive in untraceable
emails that demand Mia perform various tasks or else . . .
Terrified, Mia tries to escape, but the killer follows her all the
way to Italy. In desperation, she returns home, but nowhere is
safe. Meanwhile, DI Gravel is investigating the murder of three
women. The detective's last case pushed him to new extremes. Now
with his health failing and his career at an end, what lengths will
Gravel go to in order to catch a vicious killer? Once you've
crossed the line, can you ever turn back? This is the fourth book
in the dark, edge-of-your-seat Carmarthen Crime thriller series set
in the stunning West Wales countryside. *Previously published as
Every Move You Make*
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