Recommendations based on "Hurting Distance"

“Tense, twisty, fraught with emotion and packed with secrets, The Couple at Number 9 is Claire’s best thriller yet.”—Gilly MacMillan, bestselling author of What She KnewThe internationally bestselling author of Do Not Disturb and Just Like the Other Girls delivers a heart-pounding psychological thriller about a couple who inherit what seems to be their dream home, until they make a horrifying discovery—and the danger begins.The Victims . . .When pregnant Saffron Cutler moves into 9 Skelton Place with boyfriend Tom and sets about renovations, the last thing she expects is builders uncovering human remains. The remains of two bodies, in fact.The Investigation . . .Forensics indicate the bodies have been buried at least thirty years. Saffy has nothing to worry about—until the police launch a murder inquiry and ask to speak to the cottage’s former owner. Her grandmother, Rose.The Witness . . .Rose is in a nursing home and Alzheimer’s means her memory is increasingly confused. She can’t help the police, but its’ clear she remembers something.The Killer . . .As Rose’s fragmented memories resurface, and the police dig ever deeper, Saffy fears she and the cottage are being watched.The Truth . . .What happened thirty years ago? Why did no one miss the victims? What part did her grandmother play? And is Saffy now in danger?

Twenty years ago Claire Scott's eldest sister, Julia, went missing. No one knew where she went - no note, no body. It was a mystery that was never solved and it tore her family apart.Now another girl has disappeared, with chilling echoes of the past. And it seems that she might not be the only one.Claire is convinced Julia's disappearance is linked.But when she begins to learn the truth about her sister, she is confronted with a shocking discovery, and nothing will ever be the same...

ON AN ORDINARY WORKING DAY…Leila Syed receives a call that cleaves her life in two. Her brother-in-law’s voice is filled with panic. He’s at his son’s nursery to pick up Max. But he isn’t there.YOUR WORST NIGHTMARE…Leila was supposed to drop Max off that morning. But she forgot.Racing to the carpark, she grasps the horror of what she has done. Max has been locked in her car for six hours on the hottest day of the year.IS ABOUT TO COME TRUE…But she’s too late.What follows is an explosive, high-profile trial, that will tear the family apart. But as the case progresses it becomes clear there’s more to this incident than meets the eye…A gripping, brave and tense courtroom drama, Next of Kin will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final, heart-stopping page.

Sweetpea TV series starring Ella Purnell coming out on Sky Atlantic in October! Everyone's favourite serial killer is back, and she's more unpredictable than ever... Readers LOVE Thorn in My Side 'Perfect for fans of a snarky narrative' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I absolutely loved it' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sometimes, you can be your own worst enemy... Rhiannon Lewis thought she finally had it all: thanks to the pandemic she's had to keep a much lower profile but has found happiness with her fiancé Rafael and his family. For once, she is surrounded by people who love her for who she is (or who they think she is). After over 800 days without murdering anyone, the woman formerly known as the Sweetpea Killer thinks she might have finally turned over a new leaf. That is until her soon-to-be sister-in-law has a run in with her abusive ex, and Rhiannon rediscovers her taste for revenge. This time, with a loving family in tow, the stakes are much higher. Wedded bliss and life as a normal person are finally within Rhiannon's reach, but you can never keep a good serial killer down. Can you? Praise for CJ Skuse: 'This darkly comic novel...has the potential to become a cult classic' Daily Mail 'Dark, depraved and devilishly delicious. A full throttle savage and satirical thriller' John Marrs

The instant No.1 Sunday Times bestseller! The gripping and exciting first book in a brand new crime thriller series from the international sensation Karin Slaughter. *Special Collector's Edition available to the first UK print run only! Featuring a beautiful foil on board design beneath the dust jacket, make sure to pre-order your copy. Available while stocks last.* 'A thriller of breadth and depth--a powerful and gripping read' Shari Lapena 'Explosive from the very start' Cara Hunter 'This is a huge novel with an even bigger heart' Jane Casey 'Karin Slaughter is always a must read' Harlan Coben 'A dark, shocking and visceral story ... Absolutely brilliant' Janice Hallett 'Powerful, beautiful, brimming with heart and grit - an astonishing novel. I adored it' Andrea Mara *** Welcome to North Falls. A small town where everyone knows everyone. But nobody knows the truth. Emmy Clifton has lived here all her life. She thinks she knows her neighbours. She's wrong. She thinks it's just another hot summer night: a night like any other. She's wrong. When her best friend's daughter asks for help, she thinks it's just some teenage drama. She thinks it can wait. She's never been more wrong in her life. As the town ignites in the wake of the girl's disappearance, Emmy throws herself into the search. But then she realises: You never really know a town until you know its secrets. Is Emmy ready for the truth? *** 'Karin absolutely nails small town America with complex family lives filled with secrets and paranoia' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review 'Brilliant, heart-breaking, tense, disturbing and another impossible to put down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review 'A compelling and intricately woven thriller that will keep readers hooked from start to finish' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review

THE GRIPPING RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK, FROM THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLERA girl trapped in a secret room. Only silence can save her.__________She has secrets.Six years ago, Evie Cormac was found hiding in a secret room in the aftermath of a brutal murder. But nobody has ever discovered her real name or where she came from, because everybody who tries ends up dead.He needs answers.Forensic psychologist Cyrus Haven believes the truth will set Evie free. Ignoring her warnings, he begins to dig into her past, only to disturb a hornet's nest of corrupt and powerful people who have been waiting to find Evie - the final witness to their crimes. Unbeknownst to him, Cyrus is leading them straight to Evie.The truth will not set her free. But it could get them killed . . .__________WINNER OF THE CRIME WRITERS' ASSOCIATION STEEL DAGGER FOR BEST THRILLER OF THE YEAR'What makes Michael stand out is how he invests suspense with such a strong emotional pull. No one else comes close' Linwood Barclay'Never lets up on the suspense . . . Definitely Robotham's best to date' Globe and Mail'Clever, intriguing and compelling, I loved this book' Rachel Abbott'So good that I rationed my reading as I didn't want to finish it' ***** Reader Review'Tense, immersive and riveting' ***** Reader Review'Keeps your attention in a vice-like grip' ***** Reader Review__________PRAISE FOR MICHAEL ROBOTHAM'S THRILLERS:'An absolute master' Stephen King'Superbly exciting' Guardian'He writes in a voice with a haunting sense of soul' Peter James'Robotham is the real deal' David Baldacci'Heart-stopping and heart-breaking' Val McDermid'Will have you turning the pages compulsively' Times

'A gripping and eerie read. You won't be able to look away' Karin Slaughter, #1 international bestselling author__________The girl with no past.Six years ago, Evie Cormac was discovered, filthy and half-starved, hiding in a secret room in the aftermath of a shocking crime. Now approaching adulthood, Evie is damaged, self-destructive and has never revealed her true identity.The boy who survived.Forensic psychologist Cyrus Haven, a man haunted by his own past, is investigating the death of champion figure-skater Jodie Sheehan. When Cyrus is called upon to assess Evie, she threatens to disrupt the case and destroy his ordered life. Because Evie has a unique and dangerous gift - she knows when someone is lying. And nobody is telling the truth.__________Praise for Michael Robotham:'He writes in a voice with a haunting sense of soul' Peter James'Robotham is the real deal' David Baldacci'One of crime's greatest practitioners . . . a ripper, suspenseful read' The Australian'Robotham doesn't just make me scared for his characters, he makes my heart ache for them' Linwood Barclay'Michael Robotham has done it again - another accomplished crime novel unlike anything he has ever written before' Sydney Morning Herald'Excellent' Literary Review

After Her Mother’s Mysterious Death, Mackenzie Receives a Chilling Letter: Want to Know a Secret? Love, Mom.For fans of Freida McFadden, Lisa Jewell, and twisty psychological thrillers that keep you second-guessing everything...--Mackenzie Casper has always lived in the shadow of her mother—a bestselling author known for writing twisted thrillers.But when her mother dies in a so-called accident, Mackenzie is left with more than grief. She’s left with questions.Then a letter arrives. Inside: pages from her mother’s diary and a chilling message:Want to know a secret?Love, Mom.As more letters appear, Mackenzie uncovers buried family secrets...and one of them was worth killing for.--Why readers are OBSESSED with LOVE, MOM'One of the best psychological thrillers I've read in a long time' 5***** reader review'This is the twistiest thriller I have ever read in my entire life' 5***** reader review 'Some great plot twists that had me gasping out loud' 5***** reader review‘OMG wow...so original, so many twists. One of the best books I have read this year’ 5***** reader review‘Best thriller I’ve read in a while – unputdownable! The twists and turns are a rollercoaster’ 5***** reader review‘The first twist left me speechless! And they kept on coming’ 5***** reader review

‘Masterful storytelling and macabre forensic details make his novels utterly chilling reads’ TESS GERRITSEN Once a busy hospital, St Jude’s now stands derelict, awaiting demolition. When a partially mummified corpse is found in the building’s cavernous loft, forensics expert Dr David Hunter is called in to take a look. He can’t say how long the body’s been there, but he is certain it’s that of a young woman. And that she was pregnant. Then part of the attic floor collapses, revealing another of the hospital’s secrets: a bricked-up chamber with beds inside. And some of them are still occupied.For Hunter, what began as a straightforward case is about to become a twisted nightmare. And it soon becomes clear that St Jude’s hasn’t claimed its last victim . . . Chilling, visceral and masterfully paced, Simon Beckett’s new crime thriller will leave you gasping.

A missing man. A desperate daughter. And a killer who just got started.When Ellie Connor returns from a business trip to the news that her father has vanished, she knows in her gut something bad has happened. Self-made business tycoon, Jack Bannerman, isn't the type to take time out but that's exactly what his wife and his trusted advisors believe. Even Ellie's estranged husband - who was Jack's last known contact - steps into the CEO role as if nothing untoward is going on.Ellie begins her own search for Jack, shocked at the discovery of a dark past which challenges everything she believed about him and the company, including the charity foundation she heads up. She reluctantly reaches out to Detective Ben Rossi from Missing Persons. They share a difficult history and he has no love for Jack but after receiving a terrifying, anonymous warning to back off, Ellie is running out of options.When a body is found at sea, suspicion turns to those closest to Jack. Somebody will go to any length to cover up their crimes.And who to trust may mean the difference between life and death for Ellie.Last Known Contact is a fast-paced, stand alone book in the DS Liz Moorland world of Melbourne major crimes investigation.