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“Wildly entertaining.”—New York Times Book ReviewFrom the bestselling and award-winning author comes a wickedly clever and fast-paced novel of greed, revenge, obsession—and quite possibly the perfect murder.Simon and Vicky couldn’t seem more normal: a wealthy Chicago couple, he a respected law professor, she an advocate for domestic violence victims. A stable, if unexciting marriage. But one thing’s for sure: absolutely nothing is what it seems. The pair are far from normal, and one of them just may be a killer.When the body of a beautiful socialite is found hanging in a mansion in a nearby suburb, Simon and Vicky’s secrets begin to unravel. A secret whirlwind affair. A twenty-million-dollar trust fund about to come due. A decades-long grudge and obsession with revenge. These are just a few of the lies that make up the complex web... and they will have devastating consequences. And while both Vicky and Simon are liars, just who exactly is conning who? Part Gone Girl and part Strangers on a Train, Look Closer is a wild rollercoaster of a read that will have you questioning everything you think you know.

'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ SO FREAKING GOOD! I was just shocked by the ending, and was on the edge of my seat the whole story. Buckle up for a crazy ride with this one!' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ What a fantastic, thrilling book! About as satisfying a twist as you could hope for' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ An absolute page-turner that had me completely captivated' IT CAN ALL CHANGE IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE. Steppy Corner, voice of hit true crime podcast series All the Dark Corners, wakes in hospital with no memory of what brought her to Heartsick - the small Colorado town where her estranged family live - no memory of why she was racing up the mountainside to her parents' house late at night . . . or why she didn't make that bend. All she knows is her mother has been brutally murdered and her brother is the prime suspect. As Steppy begins to piece together events in the run-up to the accident, she discovers her brother's connection to another ongoing case, that of a missing girl last seen with him on Halloween. Steppy knows better than anyone that the truth often hides in the darkest of corners, but as she races to untangle the web of secrets and lies, will it ultimately prove too close to home? A twisting, claustrophobic and masterfully plotted thriller, with a breath-taking conclusion. Perfect for fans of Gillian McAllister, Claire Douglas and Lisa Jewell. --- Readers love Jessica Irena Smith: '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ One of the best books this year' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ A tangled tale of dark secrets . . . a captivating page-turner' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Family secrets, small towns . . . Jessica has hit the nail on the head' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Just got better and better . . . And the ending? I never saw that coming!' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Gripped me from page one . . . A must-read' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Such a twisty plot' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Dramatic and full of twists . . . I really didn't want to put it down'

"Where has Linwood Barclay been all my life? His is the best thriller I've read in five years. Once I was 30 pages in, I literally couldn't put it down. The writing is crisp; the twists are jolting and completely unexpected. Think 'Rebecca' and you'll be in the right neighborhood." - Stephen KingIn this tense, mesmerizing thriller by Linwood Barclay, critically acclaimed author of Fear the Worst and Too Close to Home, a man’s life unravels around him when the unthinkable strikes.A warm summer Saturday. An amusement park. David Harwood is glad to be spending some quality time with his wife, Jan, and their four-year-old son. But what begins as a pleasant family outing turns into a nightmare after an inexplicable disappearance. A frantic search only leads to an even more shocking and harrowing turn of events.Until this terrifying moment, David Harwood is just a small-town reporter in need of a break. His paper, the Promise Falls Standard, is struggling to survive. Then he gets a lead that just might be the answer to his prayers: a potential scandal involving a controversial development project for the outskirts of this picturesque upstate New York town. It’s a hot-button issue that will surely sell papers and help reverse the Standard’s fortunes, but strangely, David’s editors keep shooting it down.Why?That’s a question no longer at the top of David’s list. Now the only thing he cares about is restoring his family. Desperate for any clue, David dives into his own investigation—and into a web of lies and deceit. For with every new piece of evidence he uncovers, David finds more questions—and moves ever closer to a shattering truth.

The Abbotts are liars.Their charming facade is far from the chilling reality that exists behind closed doors. Despite their secrets, they aren't killers...or are they?When a member of their quiet community is brutally murdered, the Abbotts find themselves prime suspects of the crime. The couple is desperate to prove their innocence, but when a tape is discovered with horrifying evidence, everything changes.With shocking truths beginning to surface, Rachael and Caide must decide just how far they are willing to go to protect those they love. Can they trust anyone around them, including each other?They're liars, remember?

From a master of suspense comes a chilling new novel that explores the dangers lurking closer than you think. Because even in the perfect family, you never know what is going on behind closed doors…. This is what happened… It was a case guaranteed to spark a media feeding frenzy—a young mother, blond and pretty, disappears without a trace from her South Boston home, leaving behind her four-year-old daughter as the only witness and her handsome, secretive husband as the prime suspect. In the last six hours… But from the moment Detective Sergeant D. D. Warren arrives at the Joneses’ snug little bungalow, she senses something off about the picture of wholesome normality the couple worked so hard to create. On the surface, Jason and Sandra Jones are like any other hardworking young couple raising a four-year-old child. But it is just under the surface that things grew murky. Of the world as I knew it…. With the clock ticking on the life of a missing woman and the media firestorm building, Jason Jones seems more intent on destroying evidence and isolating his daughter than on searching for his “beloved” wife. Is the perfect husband trying to hide his guilt—or just trying to hide? And will the only witness to the crime be the killer’s next victim?

Don’t miss the new, devastatingly good thriller from Helen Fields, The Institution. Out now! THE TOP FIVE KINDLE BESTSELLER ‘Must read!’ Closer ‘I love, love, LOVE Perfect Remains!’ Reader review ‘A superb debut!’ Reader review On a remote Highland mountain, the body of Elaine Buxton is burning. All that will be left to identify the respected lawyer are her teeth and a fragment of clothing. In the concealed back room of a house in Edinburgh, the real Elaine Buxton screams into the darkness... Detective Inspector Luc Callanach has barely set foot in his new office when Elaine’s missing persons case is escalated to a murder investigation. Having left behind a promising career at Interpol, he’s eager to prove himself to his new team. But Edinburgh, he discovers, is a long way from Lyon, and Elaine’s killer has covered his tracks with meticulous care. It’s not long before another successful woman is abducted from her doorstep, and Callanach finds himself in a race against the clock. Or so he believes ... The real fate of the women will prove more twisted than he could have ever imagined. Fans of Angela Marson, Mark Billingham and M. J. Aldridge will be gripped by this chilling journey into the mind of a troubled killer.

Don't miss the brand-new gripping thriller and courtroom drama full of twists and turns that will keep you up at night! 'An impeccable blend of courtroom drama, mystery thriller and social commentary ... a true masterpiece' Andrea Mara 'Timely ... Suspenseful and unpredictable' iPaper 'A brilliantly thought-provoking read' Crime Monthly 'The kind of crime fiction that eventually becomes social history' Literary Review * * * * Lily and Safa were best friends growing up. Now, Lily is the nation's favourite breakfast TV presenter and Safa, once a renowned journalist, is reeling from a recent fall from grace. When news breaks about suspicious bruises on Lily's body, Safa attempts to rekindle their old friendship. But Lily claims the bruises are nothing to worry about. And then one night the police are called to Lily's home. Lily is strangely calm - and a body lies dead at her feet. Lily pleads not guilty, and then says nothing more. Driven by her desire to give a voice to all victims, Safa begins her own investigation into what happened that night. But Safa is not prepared for what her quest for justice will uncover ... * * * * Praise for Kia Abdullah 'One of my ten best reads of the year. Easy five stars' Lisa Jewell 'Terrific and hugely thought-provoking' Ian Rankin 'Rich in drama and intrigue. Kept me turning the pages long into the night. Bloody superb' Graham Bartlett, author of Bad For Good 'Abdullah draws out the truth with compassion, charting with notable understanding the ever-changing currents in human relations' The Times 'Timely and powerful, Abdullah's fourth novel lets no one off the hook' Guardian 'Gripping' Woman's Weekly

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' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

WE ARE ALL GUILTY HERE is the new addictive Karin Slaughter thriller for 2025, available now! One toxic family. Eight suspicious guests. Everyone is guilty. But who is a killer? Welcome to the McAlpine Lodge: a secluded mountain getaway, it's the height of escapist luxury living. Except that everyone here is lying. Lying about their past. Lying to their family. Lying to themselves. Then one night, Mercy McAlpine - until now the good daughter - threatens to expose everybody's secrets. Just hours later, Mercy is dead. In an area this remote, it's easy to get away with murder. But Will Trent and Sara Linton - investigator and medical examiner for the GBI - are here on their honeymoon. And now, with the killer poised to strike again, the holiday of a lifetime becomes a race against the clock... The incredible new thriller - an instant Sunday Times bestseller! 'Everything a thriller should be: dark, multilayered, suspenseful'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Kept me guessing to the end'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'So twisted my head was spinning'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'One of those books you really don't want to put down!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The final reveal delivers an absolute jaw drop moment that punched me straight in the chest'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Definitely keeps you on your toes'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Jaw dropping thriller you don't want to end'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The plot twisted & turned and reached a very unexpected conclusion'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I loved every minute of this'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I stayed up half the night to finish this one'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The entire book is just sheer perfection!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is Why We Lied was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 17/6/24

She's a crack shot. A once-famous artist. And missing. DS Liz Moorland's world changed with the last case. Breaking the rules was a first for her but it got the result she needed and brought her to the attention of a new covert team. Now she has the resources to track down the man who played puppeteer in her life for decades. A man everyone believes is dead - again. But the strange disappearance of an old friend becomes the priority of the team. Lyndall helped save the life of ex-Sergeant Vince Carter last year. His only neighbour in a remote area of Victoria, she's an enigma with a dark past and a panic room built into her house. Who is Lyndall... or perhaps more importantly, who was she? And where is she now? As Liz and the team plan a risky rescue, danger lurks where they least expect it. From within their ranks. Books 1-4 now optioned for screen! Book 4 will be released here in January 2026