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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*
Countless criminals have made their mark on Chicago and the
surrounding communities. Chicago Sun-Times journalist Jon Seidel
takes readers back in time to the days when H. H. Holmes lurked in
his "Murder Castle" and guys named Al Capone and John Dillinger
ruled the underworld. Drawing upon years of reporting, and with
special access to the Chicago Daily News and Chicago Sun-Times
archives, Jon Seidel explains how men like Nathan Leopold, Richard
Loeb, and Richard Speck tried to get away with history's most
disturbing crimes. . .
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'
Victim or villain?She's out of prison... Lauren Miller has served
six years behind bars for a crime she did not commit. Now, with her
life in tatters, she is determined to bring those who framed her to
justice. Out for revenge...Journalist Nate Black is intrigued by
Lauren's story. Is she the innocent victim she claims to be or is
there more to her past? Eager to learn more he offers to help
Lauren clear her name and bring the real villains to justice. And
running out of time.But with millions of pounds still missing,
Lauren remains the prime suspect...and the main target in an
increasingly deadly game. And as Lauren's plan with Nate reaches
its shocking climax, no one knows who will ultimately take the
fall... A nail-biting revenge thriller, perfect for fans of Gemma
Rogers, Heather Atkinson and Caro Savage. 'A brilliant read that
hooked me from the outset. The Fall is a tale of sweet revenge that
I couldn't tear myself away from!' Bestselling author Gemma Rogers.
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
'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
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.
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.'
Money talks...And blonde bombshell Julie isn't afraid to ask for
what she wants. With her mother locked up for murder, all Julie
cares about is protecting her younger sister, Frankie. But
penniless and alone on the streets of Liverpool, Julie realises
that there's only one sure fire way to make cash fast - the oldest
trade. The men mean nothing to Julie, until she meets Ralph
Goldstein, an ex-con who'll do whatever it takes to make his way to
top. And the only man Julie can trust. Separately, Ralph and
Julie's lives are filled with risk and danger. But when they meet,
their blend of personality and ambition could be the best thing
that ever happened ... or the worst. Will their pasts be their
downfall, or will they make it big...together?A brilliantly dark
and gritty story about one woman's fight for survival. Perfect for
fans of Kimberley Chambers, Caz Finlay and Heather Atkinson. This
book was previously published as Gold.
Vinnie has always been different. But Vinnie is a survivor...A
childhood accident robbed Vinnie of his memories, making him
sensitive and anxious, and his difference soon attracted bullies.
If it wasn't for his family and his brother Frank, Vinnie wouldn't
have survived. But as the boys grow up, and after the devastating
loss of their parents, Vinnie finds himself increasingly involved
in violent situations whenever he's with Frank. Is this the type of
man he's become, or can the love of a remarkable woman teach him to
embrace life? When Vinnie is accused of a terrible crime, and looks
set for a long stretch behind bars, fragments of his memory start
to return and he begins to unravel his past. Who was his mother?
What kind of a man is his brother, Frank? And why does death
surround them? Things are not as they seem, but Vinnie can survive
anything... Ross Greenwood is back with this shocking, page-turning
glimpse into the criminal underworld. This book was previously
published as FIFTY YEARS OF FEAR. 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
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!
'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.'
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