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“Welcome to the family,” Nina Winchester says as I shake her elegant, manicured hand. I smile politely, gazing around the marble hallway. Working here is my last chance to start fresh. I can pretend to be whoever I like. But I’ll soon learn that the Winchesters’ secrets are far more dangerous than my own…Every day I clean the Winchesters’ beautiful house top to bottom. I collect their daughter from school. And I cook a delicious meal for the whole family before heading up to eat alone in my tiny room on the top floor.I try to ignore how Nina makes a mess just to watch me clean it up. How she tells strange lies about her own daughter. And how her husband Andrew seems more broken every day. But as I look into Andrew’s handsome brown eyes, so full of pain, it’s hard not to imagine what it would be like to live Nina’s life. The walk-in closet, the fancy car, the perfect husband.I only try on one of Nina’s pristine white dresses once. Just to see what it’s like. But she soon finds out… and by the time I realize my attic bedroom door only locks from the outside, it’s far too late.But I reassure myself: the Winchesters don’t know who I really am.They don’t know what I’m capable of…An unbelievably twisty read that will have you glued to the pages late into the night. Anyone who loves The Woman in the Window, The Wife Between Us and The Girl on the Train won’t be able to put this down!

Two girls are forced into the woods at gunpoint. One runs for her life. One is left behind… Twenty-eight years ago, Charlotte and Samantha Quinn's happy small-town family life was torn apart by a terrifying attack on their family home. It left their mother dead. It left their father — Pikeville's notorious defense attorney — devastated. And it left the family fractured beyond repair, consumed by secrets from that terrible night. Twenty-eight years later, and Charlie has followed in her father's footsteps to become a lawyer herself — the ideal good daughter. But when violence comes to Pikeville again — and a shocking tragedy leaves the whole town traumatized — Charlie is plunged into a nightmare. Not only is she the first witness on the scene, but it's a case that unleashes the terrible memories she's spent so long trying to suppress. Because the shocking truth about the crime that destroyed her family nearly thirty years ago won't stay buried forever… Packed with twists and turns, brimming with emotion and heart, The Good Daughter is fiction at its most thrilling. This specially bound edition is signed by the author.

An extraordinarily beautiful Amish woman, a dangerous femme fatale, is the central figure in a story that reveals a dark side of Painters Mill and its seemingly perfect Amish worldA rainy night, an Amish father returning home with his three children, a speeding car hurtling toward them out of nowhere.What at first seems like a tragic, but routine car accident suddenly takes on a more sinister cast as evidence emerges that nothing about the crash is accidental. But who would want to kill an Amish deacon and two of his children? He leaves behind a grieving widow and a young boy who clings to life in the intensive care wing of a hospital, unable to communicate. He may be the only one who knows what happened that night. Desperate to find out who killed her best friend's husband and why, Kate begins to suspect she is not looking for a reckless drunk, but instead is on the trail of a cold blooded killer amid the residents of Painter's Mill. It is a search that takes her on a chilling journey into the darkest reaches of the human heart and makes her question everything she has ever believed about the Amish culture into which she was born.

The start of a brand new series from the global bestselling author of the DI Hillary Greene series.Oxford, 1960. There's a murderer on the loose and two unlikely heroes are poised to solve the case.Meet Probationary WPC Trudy Loveday – smart, enthusiastic and always underestimated.In the hope of getting her out of the way, Trudy’s senior officer assigns her to help coroner Clement Ryder as he re-opens the case of a young woman's death. She can't believe her luck – she is actually going to be working on a real murder case.Meanwhile, the rest of the police force are busy investigating a series of threats and murders in the local community, and Clement can't help but feel it's all linked.As Trudy and Clement form an unlikely partnership, are they going to be the ones to solve these crimes before the murderer strikes again?A gripping, twisty crime novel that you won't be able to put down. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and M.C. Beaton.The Ryder and Loveday SeriesBook 1: A FATAL OBSESSIONBook 2: A FATAL MISTAKEBook 3: A FATAL FLAW‘A beautifully crafted crime mystery I could not put down.’ Anita Davison, author of the Flora Maguire seriesReaders love Faith Martin:'A must read for all crime fiction fans''Have become an addict of Faith Martin – love her novels.''Cracking good read''Plenty of action and drama to keep the reader gripped through to the end''I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys crime fiction''Compelling murder mystery''Fabulous police procedural'

Two terrifying psychological thrillers from the bestselling author of RETRIBUTION. PRETTY LITTLE THINGS:Teenage girls are going missing in Miami. And for Special Agent Bobby Dees of Florida's Crimes Against Children squad their families' pain is all too real. So when thirteen-year-old Lainey Emerson doesn't return from her date with a guy she met online, he vows to do whatever he can to bring her back. But as the missing reappear, gruesomely murdered, it becomes clear there's a serial killer at work. It's every parent's worst nightmare and, with the murderer always one step ahead of the police, can Dees save Lainey before it's too late? THE CUTTING ROOM:The body of a student who went missing from a Florida nightclub is found in a dumpster. A horrifying scene, but nothing compared to what she had to endure before her murder. She was drugged and tortured – all broadcast live for the twisted pleasure of a snuff club. Detective Manny Alvarez works the homicide alongside young hotshot Assistant State Attorney Daria DeBianchi. The media spotlight shines on the accused, a privileged playboy seen leaving the club with the victim. But without cast-iron evidence, Daria and Manny must dig deeper to crack the case. The investigation exposes a terrifying connection between numerous unsolved murders and abductions stretching across the country. Their only lead is notorious serial killer William Bantling, who knows the society’s secrets first-hand. But Bantling won’t show his hand for free – he wants off Death Row. For Manny and Daria, the nightmare is just beginning. And the only thing more devastating than this case’s past is what lies ahead...

*The No.1 Irish bestseller* Winner of Crime Book of the Year at the Irish Book Awards A Times Crime Book of the Year The gripping new detective thriller from the Top Ten Sunday Times bestselling author Every mother's worst nightmare ... When nine-year-old Rosalie Marshall vanished from her bed one summer night, her disappearance tore her family apart. Now, sixteen years later, her mother Helena is found dead, her husband by her side. It looks like a straightforward murder-suicide but DS Maeve Kerrigan and DI Josh Derwent soon discover nothing about this case is straightforward. The Marshalls have been keeping secrets. And someone is prepared to kill to hide the truth. Until Maeve finds out what happened to Rosalie, no one will be safe ... You don't want to miss the book that everyone is talking about! 'With every breath in my body, I'm BEGGING you to read Jane Casey's books!' Marian Keyes 'The ultimate just-one-more-chapter read' Abigail Dean 'Simply one of the best writers of detective fiction today' Liz Nugent 'A cliffhanger that will make you clutch your pearls' The Times 'A twisting, seductive, sensational thriller' Chris Whitaker 'The twist in the end was as surprising as it was satisfying' Stig Abell 'As tense as piano wire, intricately plotted' Neil Lancaster 'The undisputed queen of simmering tension' Sarah Hilary 'One of the very best authors writing today' Andrea Mara 'Smart, gripping and stylish' Catherine Ryan Howard 'Funny, sexy, and a character and a case that will break your heart' Jo Callaghan 'This book hit the ground running and didn't let up' Sam Holland 'Blew my mind. One of my books of the year' Jo Spain 'A slow-burn sizzle that would put romance writers to shame' Claire McGowan 'Add a frisson of romance and you have a devilishly potent mixture' Daily Mail 'Another gripping case' Heat 'This is Casey at her insightful best' Financial Times 'Reading a Jane Casey case is such a pleasure' Irish Independent 'A gripping and absorbing read' Irish Examiner 'A pleasingly twisty and taut thriller' Red Magazine 'The Kerrigan series remains among the most satisfying reading experiences anywhere in crime fiction' Irish Times 'A masterclass in plot, suspense and tension' Woman's Weekly A Stranger in the Family was the No.1 Irish bestselling book w/c 18/3/24

Don't miss Faith Martin's fiendishly clever new novel, Murder by Candlelight, set in the 1920s and described as 'the perfect village mystery' by J.M. Hall 'The pairing of Ryder and Loveday is a stroke of genius.' Clare Chase, author of the Eve Mallow and Tara Thorpe mysteries Oxford, 1961. A family outing to Briar's Hall ends in tragedy when eleven-year-old Eddie is found dead at the bottom of a disused well.At first, it appears to be a tragic accident - but Coroner Clement Ryder and WPC Trudy Loveday aren't convinced. Why would a boy afraid of heights go near a well? And if he was climbing and accidentally fell, why are there no signs of cuts or dirt on his hands?As they investigate, the secrets of Briar's Hall - and the mysterious de Lacey family who live there - begin to surface. Soon, Ryder and Loveday begin to fear that Eddie may have stumbled upon a secret that someone was willing to kill for... A gripping, twisty cosy crime novel, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Richard Osman and M.C. Beaton. 'Absolutely loved it... The characters were some of the best I've read in a long time.' Angela Marsons, no. 1 bestselling author of the Kim Stone seriesReaders LOVE A Fatal Secret!'Absolutely perfect! This is the book I have been craving since I last read the Thursday Murder Club series!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Very entertaining... Full of red herrings, plot twists and turns. I thought I knew who was the killer but I was wrong.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Have become an addict of Faith Martin - love her novels.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This author's books are soothing to the soul. Her characters are likable, and the plots always keep me guessing. Excellent fun.'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A brilliant book! This is Faith Martin at her scintillating best!... A cracking good read... Highly recommend this book and I give it a delighted 5 stars!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Gripping suspense that will have you on the edge of your seat. I was hooked from page one.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Great plot, excellent main characters and I read it in one sitting! I would highly recommend this book.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Gripping... Crime-busting nostalgia at its very best.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Ryder and Loveday Series Book 1: A FATAL OBSESSIONBook 2: A FATAL MISTAKEBook 3: A FATAL FLAW Book 4: A FATAL SECRET Book 5: A FATAL TRUTHBook 6: A FATAL AFFAIRBook 7: A FATAL NIGHTBook 8: A FATAL END

The creepiest debut thriller you will read this year! One little girl. Mirabelle's mother loves her. She's her 'little doll'. Mother dresses her, paints her face, and plaits her hair. But as Mirabelle grows, the dresses no longer fit quite as well, the face paint no longer looks quite so pretty. And Mother isn't happy. Two little girls. On Mirabelle's 13th birthday, Mother arrives home with a present - a new sister, 5-year-old Clarabelle, who Mother has rescued from the outside world. But Mother only needs one. As it dawns on Mirabelle that there is a new 'little doll' in her house, she also realizes that her life isn't what she thought it was. And that dolls often end up on the scrap heap... 'Horribly gripping with a heart pounding climax. It gave me shivers' Jackie Kabler, author of The Perfect Couple 'Utterly gripping and totally original...disturbing and claustrophobic and quite brilliant' Alex Lake, bestselling author of Seven Days 'A shattering and original psychological thriller that will leave you breathless...a stunning debut' Liv Constantine, author of The Last Mrs Parrish 'Deliciously creepy...unfolded with great pace in shocking ways ' M. J. Ford, author of Hold My Hand 'Incredibly fast-paced and creepy, I absolutely flew through Mother Loves Me' Phoebe Morgan, author of The Doll House 'A claustrophobic and twisted tale! Packed with creepiness, tension and so many 'hold your breath' moments I was left gasping for air' Sam Carrington, author of Saving Sophie 'With echoes of Emma Donoghue's Room, this twisty, creepy thriller cries out to be read in one nail-biting session' Carolyn Kirby, author of The Conviction of Cora Burns

The gripping psychological thriller from the author of Am I Guilty, The Perfect Couple and The Happy Family When Mary receives a blank diary as a present, she thinks nothing of it. Until she opens the diary, and sees it's not blank after all... 1st January MURDER LISA, OXFORD 1st February MURDER JANE, BIRMINGHAM 1st March MURDER DAVID, CARDIFF 1st April MURDER MARY, CHELTENHAM Is this a sick joke? But...it's the end of January now. And a woman called Lisa was murdered in Oxford on 1st January. Could there really be a killer out there, planning to commit a new murder each month? And is the Mary due to be killed on 1st April her? The clock is ticking for Mary to uncover the truth, before she becomes the next victim on the killer's list... Readers have been gripped by The Murder List: 'One of the best thrillers of the year' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Suspenseful, full of tension and absolutely gripping' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An absolute corker . . . totally engrossing and superbly written' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I was totally captivated' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An absolutely incredible thriller . . . must-read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A roller coaster of a read, so many twists and turns' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Great suspense . . . a brilliant read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Will keep you on the edge of your seat' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Phenomenal . . . truly remarkable and amazingly unpredictable' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The concept is pure genius' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Perfectly paced' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is prime for a TV adaptation' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A great page turner with plenty of twists' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

***Don’t miss SOMEONE IN THE WATER, Sarah Clarke’s gripping new summer thriller, available now*** ‘Tense, suspenseful and an amazing ending. One of the best books I have read this year.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ SOME TRUTHS CAN’T BE TOLD. I had the perfect life – a nice house, a loving husband, a beautiful little boy. But in one devastating night, they were all ripped from me. It's been fourteen years, and I’m finally ready to face the past. I’m taking my son back. He just can’t know who I am...or why we were torn apart. A nail-biting thriller packed with twists and turns, perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell and Shalini Boland. Readers LOVE A Mother Never Lies! ‘[Sarah Clarke] really knocked it out of the park! I was on the edge of my seat the whole time... you will not be able to put this down!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Had me from page one. Riveting and suspenseful... Highly recommend this one.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A truly excellent story... full of suspense... Devoured this within a matter of hours!!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow... couldn’t put it down! [A] really good story with great characters and one I won’t have a problem recommending!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Excellent... it had me gripped from start to finish.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Loved this book... will be looking out for more from Sarah Clarke.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A highly enjoyable read.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Brilliantly tense, with an unexpectedly dark heart – a totally compelling read.’ Sophie Hannah, Sunday Times bestselling author ‘Tense and heartbreaking... I raced through this.’ Catherine Cooper, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chalet ‘Distinctive and original – Sarah Clarke brings a new and exciting voice to the thriller genre.’ Sophie Flynn, author of All My Lies ‘A read-in-one-sitting kind of book... A confident and bold debut.’ Louise Mumford, bestselling author of Sleepless ‘Impossible to put down... a smart new voice in the thriller genre – and definitely one to watch.’ Katie Lowe, author of The Furies