Chef Charlie Hunter’s arrival in the beautiful Chilterns is the fulfilment of a long-held dream: to open her own restaurant in an idyllic countryside location. The Old Forge sits on the village green (complete with duck pond and flint-faced houses) and seems just the place for the high-quality cooking she wants to be known for. But instead of rural peace and a chance to lick her wounds, Charlie finds something ugly stirring under the chocolate box perfection. When a prominent local builder is found dead in suspicious circumstances, Charlie the outsider becomes a suspect. And the only way to clear her name seems to be to find out who the real killer is. Luckily she has allies: her student waitress, a kitchen porter making up in muscles what he lacks in brain and a briskly efficient clairvoyant. Using all the craft Charlie’s learned in kitchens – discipline, timing, preparation and grim determination – she will be as relentless in her quest to bring a murderer to justice as she is in creating the perfect meal.

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DCI Hanlon is going undercover. Oxford Philosophy lecturer Dr Gideon Fuller is in the frame, but Hanlon is not convinced. From the specialist brothels in Oxford and Soho, to the inner sanctum of a Russian people trafficker with a taste for hurting women, the trail leads Hanlon deeper and deeper into danger - until she herself becomes the killer's next target... Can Hanlon track down the killer before it's too late? A thrilling new case for DCI Hanlon. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Lisa Regan and Mark Dawson. This book was previously published as Cold Revenge by Alex Howard. What readers are saying about The Innocent Girl: 'In Hanlon we have a character to rival Rebus' 'This book is dramatic, exciting and full of action' 'DI Hanlon is another strong female character in the mould of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.'

On a remote island, everyone is a suspect...When Private Investigator Hanlon is hired to protect famous yoga instructor Camille Anderson on her Scottish island retreat, she thinks this may be her simplest job yet. But when an attack on Camille's life goes wrong, it soon becomes clear that there is a murderer on the island - and Hanlon will stop at nothing to track them down. With only a small group of guests the suspects are clear, but as the body count rises Hanlon must step up to find out who the killer is before it's too late... A tense, atmospheric page-turner from Alex Coombs. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons and Lisa Regan.

Meet DCI Hanlon. A woman with a habit of breaking the rules and a fierce loyalty to the few people she respects.When the kidnap of a 12-year-old boy blows the case of some missing children wide apart, the finger is pointing at the heart of the Met. Hanlon is sent in as the only cop who is incorruptible enough to handle it. But can she find the killer before another child is stolen? Once you start the DCI Hanlon series, you won't be able to put it down. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Lisa Regan and Mark Dawson. This book was previously published as Time To Die by Alex Howard. What readers are saying about The Stolen Child: 'Brilliantly done, authentic and doesn't pull any punches' 'The story twists and turns its way to an edge of the seat conclusion' 'Difficult to put down' 'Brilliant and well written' 'A great new character and a gripping story' 'I thoroughly enjoyed the story and the turns of the plot.' 'A great female lead, in a story that is as much about character as it is about the crime.'

DCI Hanlon is going undercover.Oxford Philosophy lecturer Dr Gideon Fuller is in the frame, but Hanlon is not convinced. From the specialist brothels in Oxford and Soho, to the inner sanctum of a Russian people trafficker with a taste for hurting women, the trail leads Hanlon deeper and deeper into danger - until she herself becomes the killer's next target... Can Hanlon track down the killer before it's too late? A thrilling new case for DCI Hanlon. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Lisa Regan and Mark Dawson. This book was previously published as Cold Revenge by Alex Howard. What readers are saying about The Innocent Girl:'In Hanlon we have a character to rival Rebus' 'This book is dramatic, exciting and full of action' 'DI Hanlon is another strong female character in the mould of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.'

DCI Hanlon is going undercover.Oxford Philosophy lecturer Dr Gideon Fuller is in the frame, but Hanlon is not convinced. From the specialist brothels in Oxford and Soho, to the inner sanctum of a Russian people trafficker with a taste for hurting women, the trail leads Hanlon deeper and deeper into danger - until she herself becomes the killer's next target... Can Hanlon track down the killer before it's too late? A thrilling new case for DCI Hanlon. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Lisa Regan and Mark Dawson. This book was previously published as Cold Revenge by Alex Howard. What readers are saying about The Innocent Girl:'In Hanlon we have a character to rival Rebus' 'This book is dramatic, exciting and full of action' 'DI Hanlon is another strong female character in the mould of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.'

A security officer is assassinated. A small child grieves for his father. A psychopath commits their first crime...A frightened Russian woman seeks DCI Hanlon's help in finding her missing husband. Hanlon's not keen on the case. Until she hears a name she recognises only too well. Arkady Belanov, sadistic owner of an exclusive brothel in Oxford is involved. And when DCI Enver Demirel, her former partner and friend, disappears, Hanlon is determined to solve the case. Forced into an uneasy alliance with the London underworld, the race to him from the blood-stained hands of the Russian mafia is underway... Another gripping case for the unstoppable DCI Hanlon. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Lisa Regan and Mark Dawson. This book was previously published as A Hard Woman To Kill by Alex Howard. What readers are saying about The Missing Husband:'A hard hitting, high octane thriller that I did not want to stop reading the minute I had begun.' 'Excellent thriller! Great read, very gripping and engaging. You do not want to put the book down!' 'A well developed story that had me turning the page eager to see what happened next' 'Very good read. Real page turner! Very exciting plot.'

DCI Hanlon faces the toughest decision of her career as a string of political murders lead to a deadly confrontation.A controversial, right-wing German politician is due to speak at the Oxford Union. Following a series of murders linked to a violent anarchist group, the city is on high alert. DCI Hanlon has been partnered with DI Huss to ensure the speech goes smoothly and that there will be no more killing. Meanwhole, as Hanlon traces the person behoond the murders, she soon realises that the chilling truth has a terrible price. Is Hanlon willing to meet the cost? The final gripping case for DCI Hanlon. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Lisa Regan and Mark Dawson. This book was previously publihsed as An Incidental Death by Alex Howard. What readers are saying about The Silent Victims:'Having read all four books to date the story keeps getting better' 'Great Book and a Great Read!'

On a remote island, everyone is a suspect...When Private Investigator Hanlon is hired to protect famous yoga instructor Camille Anderson on her Scottish island retreat, she thinks this may be her simplest job yet. But when an attack on Camille's life goes wrong, it soon becomes clear that there is a murderer on the island - and Hanlon will stop at nothing to track them down. With only a small group of guests the suspects are clear, but as the body count rises Hanlon must step up to find out who the killer is before it's too late... A tense, atmospheric page-turner from Alex Coombs. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons and Lisa Regan.

Is she alive, or is she missing for good...?When the estranged daughter of Scotland's premier art dealer goes missing, Private Investigator Hanlon is hired to find out where she is. But what she thinks will be a straightforward job, soon turns dangerous. The missing girl, Aurora, has a troubled past but what made her suddenly pack her bags and disappear? Hanlon has her work cut out for her. The stakes are rising and she needs to get to the bottom of the case before someone else is attacked. And is Aurora still alive, or is she missing for good? A gripping new case for feisty female Private Investigator, Hanlon. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Bryndza and Lisa Regan. What readers are saying about Missing For Good: 'Best book I have read for some time.' 'Oh my word, it took me next to no time to get into 'Missing For Good'. In fact by the time I got to the end of the first few pages, I knew that I was going to be in for one hell of a read and I wasn't wrong either.' 'A gripping, brutal and exciting crime thriller, that, yet again had me in the palm of it's 'hand' from the start.'

Is she alive, or is she missing for good...?When the estranged daughter of Scotland's premier art dealer goes missing, Private Investigator Hanlon is hired to find out where she is. But what she thinks will be a straightforward job, soon turns dangerous. The missing girl, Aurora, has a troubled past but what made her suddenly pack her bags and disappear? Hanlon has her work cut out for her. The stakes are rising and she needs to get to the bottom of the case before someone else is attacked. And is Aurora still alive, or is she missing for good? A gripping new case for feisty female Private Investigator, Hanlon. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Bryndza and Lisa Regan. What readers are saying about Missing For Good: 'Best book I have read for some time.' 'Oh my word, it took me next to no time to get into 'Missing For Good'. In fact by the time I got to the end of the first few pages, I knew that I was going to be in for one hell of a read and I wasn't wrong either.' 'A gripping, brutal and exciting crime thriller, that, yet again had me in the palm of it's 'hand' from the start.'

A security officer is assassinated. A small child grieves for his father. A psychopath commits their first crime...A frightened Russian woman seeks DCI Hanlon's help in finding her missing husband. Hanlon's not keen on the case. Until she hears a name she recognises only too well. Arkady Belanov, sadistic owner of an exclusive brothel in Oxford is involved. And when DCI Enver Demirel, her former partner and friend, disappears, Hanlon is determined to solve the case. Forced into an uneasy alliance with the London underworld, the race to him from the blood-stained hands of the Russian mafia is underway... Another gripping case for the unstoppable DCI Hanlon. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Lisa Regan and Mark Dawson. This book was previously published as A Hard Woman To Kill by Alex Howard. What readers are saying about The Missing Husband:'A hard hitting, high octane thriller that I did not want to stop reading the minute I had begun.' 'Excellent thriller! Great read, very gripping and engaging. You do not want to put the book down!' 'A well developed story that had me turning the page eager to see what happened next' 'Very good read. Real page turner! Very exciting plot.'

DCI Hanlon faces the toughest decision of her career as a string of political murders lead to a deadly confrontation.A controversial, right-wing German politician is due to speak at the Oxford Union. Following a series of murders linked to a violent anarchist group, the city is on high alert. DCI Hanlon has been partnered with DI Huss to ensure the speech goes smoothly and that there will be no more killing. Meanwhole, as Hanlon traces the person behoond the murders, she soon realises that the chilling truth has a terrible price. Is Hanlon willing to meet the cost? The final gripping case for DCI Hanlon. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Lisa Regan and Mark Dawson. This book was previously publihsed as An Incidental Death by Alex Howard. What readers are saying about The Silent Victims:'Having read all four books to date the story keeps getting better' 'Great Book and a Great Read!'

Meet DCI Hanlon. A woman with a habit of breaking the rules and a fierce loyalty to the few people she respects.When the kidnap of a 12-year-old boy blows the case of some missing children wide apart, the finger is pointing at the heart of the Met. Hanlon is sent in as the only cop who is incorruptible enough to handle it. But can she find the killer before another child is stolen? Once you start the DCI Hanlon series, you won't be able to put it down. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Lisa Regan and Mark Dawson. This book was previously published as Time To Die by Alex Howard. What readers are saying about The Stolen Child: 'Brilliantly done, authentic and doesn't pull any punches' 'The story twists and turns its way to an edge of the seat conclusion' 'Difficult to put down' 'Brilliant and well written' 'A great new character and a gripping story' 'I thoroughly enjoyed the story and the turns of the plot.' 'A great female lead, in a story that is as much about character as it is about the crime.'

'A nail-biting chiller that is gritty, action-packed and so compulsively readable putting it down is simply not an option...' 5* Reader Review Can she catch the killer before someone else is silenced for good...?Detective Hanlon is addicted to violence. She likes the rush, the danger, the losing control... When Hanlon is suspended from the force for assaulting a suspect, she escapes to the remote Scottish island of Jura, home to the mysterious Corryvreckan whirlpool. But wherever Hanlon goes, violence is sure to follow. As soon as she checks into The Mackinnon Arms, Hanlon senses something isn't quite right about the staff at her home for the week. Sure enough, within days of arriving, the body of a member of staff is found floating in the sea. While police believe she was claimed by the local whirlpool, Hanlon isn't so sure. As she pieces together the evidence, dark secrets begin to unravel. Can Hanlon work out what is going on before another floating body is found...? Discover an addictive new crime series, perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Bryndza and Lisa Regan. What readers are saying about Silenced For Good:'Pacy, tense and heart-pounding, Alex Coombs' Silenced for Good is not to be missed.' 'This is such a good read that pulls you in from the first page.' 'This is an excellent read that had me hooked from the beginning.' 'Very well written and thrilling from beginning to end. Recommended.' 'An unsettling, claustrophobic and terrifying thriller that will send many a chill scuttling down readers' spines.' 'A dark, twisted and satisfying crime novel that is deliciously addictive.' 'A page-turning crime thriller full of twists readers will not see coming.' 'Prepare yourself for a well thought out story complete with all the ups and downs associated with an intriguing plot, several characters to get your teeth into and enough going on to keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end.' 'It would be a fantastic book for any body who is a lover of the crime genre.' 'You are kept guessing and thrown on different tracks with twists and turns.' 'One seriously gripping read, which kept me guessing and which kept me on the edge of my seat throughout.' 'This is one heck of a twisty ride, guys!' 'A highly enjoyable read set in beautiful scenery.' 'A tough no nonsense lead character and a plot that has its twists and turns along the way.' 'A gripping mystery which had me anxiously swiping the page to see what would happen next.' 'This is a strong start to a new crime series, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. The writing keeps the pace flying forward. I would definitely recommend it.' 'Extremely well written. The author certainly knows how to grab your attention and much like a fisherman or fisherwoman landing a catch, he reels you in.'

'A nail-biting chiller that is gritty, action-packed and so compulsively readable putting it down is simply not an option...' 5* Reader Review Can she catch the killer before someone else is silenced for good...?Detective Hanlon is addicted to violence. She likes the rush, the danger, the losing control... When Hanlon is suspended from the force for assaulting a suspect, she escapes to the remote Scottish island of Jura, home to the mysterious Corryvreckan whirlpool. But wherever Hanlon goes, violence is sure to follow. As soon as she checks into The Mackinnon Arms, Hanlon senses something isn't quite right about the staff at her home for the week. Sure enough, within days of arriving, the body of a member of staff is found floating in the sea. While police believe she was claimed by the local whirlpool, Hanlon isn't so sure. As she pieces together the evidence, dark secrets begin to unravel. Can Hanlon work out what is going on before another floating body is found...? Discover an addictive new crime series, perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Bryndza and Lisa Regan. What readers are saying about Silenced For Good:'Pacy, tense and heart-pounding, Alex Coombs' Silenced for Good is not to be missed.' 'This is such a good read that pulls you in from the first page.' 'This is an excellent read that had me hooked from the beginning.' 'Very well written and thrilling from beginning to end. Recommended.' 'An unsettling, claustrophobic and terrifying thriller that will send many a chill scuttling down readers' spines.' 'A dark, twisted and satisfying crime novel that is deliciously addictive.' 'A page-turning crime thriller full of twists readers will not see coming.' 'Prepare yourself for a well thought out story complete with all the ups and downs associated with an intriguing plot, several characters to get your teeth into and enough going on to keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end.' 'It would be a fantastic book for any body who is a lover of the crime genre.' 'You are kept guessing and thrown on different tracks with twists and turns.' 'One seriously gripping read, which kept me guessing and which kept me on the edge of my seat throughout.' 'This is one heck of a twisty ride, guys!' 'A highly enjoyable read set in beautiful scenery.' 'A tough no nonsense lead character and a plot that has its twists and turns along the way.' 'A gripping mystery which had me anxiously swiping the page to see what would happen next.' 'This is a strong start to a new crime series, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. The writing keeps the pace flying forward. I would definitely recommend it.' 'Extremely well written. The author certainly knows how to grab your attention and much like a fisherman or fisherwoman landing a catch, he reels you in.'