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'Truly frightening . . . a British Silence Of The Lambs' DAILY MAIL 'A thrilling new talent' PETER JAMES OUT OF THE DARKNESS, A KILLER RISES AGAIN . . . Holly Wakefield was just nine years old when her parents were murdered by notorious serial killer The Animal. The devastating event influenced her career as a criminal psychologist and now she helps the Met Police catch the most dangerous psychopaths. But Holly's world is turned upside down when she starts discovering messages at gruesome crime scenes from the person she fears above all else. The world believe The Animal is dead, yet Holly knows he is alive and killing again - and he wants her to know. DI Bishop is the only person who trusts Holly's instinct above reason and the pair embark on a covert investigation as further murders are detected across the country. However The Animal has a more twisted game in store for Holly than they could ever have imagined. And it's one he intends to finish properly this time . . . The heart-racing new serial killer thriller in the Holly Wakefield series, perfect for fans of Robert Bryndza, Angela Marsons and Stuart MacBride. Praise for Mark Griffin . . . 'Creepy, twisted and gripping' SUN 'Mightily impressive . . . deviously plotted' DAILY MAIL 'Dark, compelling and expertly paced' M. W. CRAVEN 'Meticulously plotted . . . utterly compelling' LESLEY KARA

Don’t Miss The New Standalone Thriller From Helen Fields, The Shadow Man. Coming Spring 2021 And Available To Pre-order Now! Your New Addiction Starts Here: Get Hooked On The #1 Bestselling Series. Perfect For Fans Of Karin Slaughter And M.j. Arlidge.

In the trauma center of Atlanta’s busiest hospital, Sara Linton treats the city’s poor, wounded, and unlucky—and finds refuge from the tragedy that rocked her life in rural Grant County. Then, in one instant, Sara is thrust into a frantic police investigation, coming face-to-face with a tall driven detective and his quiet female partner…. In Undone, three unforgettable characters from Karin Slaughter’s New York Times bestselling novels Faithless and Fractured collide for the first time, entering an electrifying race against the clock—and a duel with unspeakable human evil.In the backwoods of suburban Atlanta, where Sara’s patient was found, local police have set up their investigation. But Georgia Bureau of Investigation detective Will Trent doesn’t wait for the go-ahead from his boss—he plunges through police lines, through the brooding woods, and single-handedly exposes a hidden house of horror buried beneath the earth. Then he finds another victim.…Wresting the case away from the local police chief, Will and his partner, Faith Mitchell—a woman keeping explosive secrets of her own—are called into a related investigation. Another woman—a smart, upscale, independent young mother—has been snatched. For the two cops out on the hunt, for the doctor trying to bring her patient back to life, the truth hits like a hammer: the killer’s torture chamber has been found, but the killer is still at work.In her latest suspense masterpiece, Karin Slaughter weaves together the moving, powerful human stories of characters as real as they are complex and unforgettable. At the same time she has crafted a work of dazzling storytelling and spine-tingling mystery—as three people, each with their own wounds and their own secrets, are all that stands between a madman and his next crime.

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.

An incredible new thriller from an exciting new talent!The murders have begun…Across England, a string of murders is taking place. Each different in method, but each horrifying and brutal.But the killer is just getting started…Jess Ambrose is plunged into the investigation when her house is set ablaze. With her husband dead and the police pointing at her, she runs. Her only hope is disgraced detective Nate Griffin, who is convinced Jess is innocent.And he’s going to shock the world…Soon, Jess and Griffin discover the unthinkable; this murderer is copying the world’s most notorious serial killers. And now, imitation isn’t enough. The killer dubbed The Echo Man is ready to create his own masterpiece, and it will be more terrifying than anything that has come before…

Keep telling yourself it's only fiction... as you read this sensational thriller. Are you scared yet?When a Cambridge student dramatically attempts to take her own life, DI Mark Joesbury realizes that the university has developed an unhealthy record of young people committing suicide in extraordinary ways.Against huge personal misgivings, Joesbury sends young policewoman DC Lacey Flint to Cambridge, with a brief to work under-cover, posing as adepression-prone, vulnerable student.Psychiatrist Evi Oliver is the only person in Cambridge who knows who Lacey really is -- or so they both hope. But as the two women dig deeper into the darker side of university life, they discover a terrifying trend. And when Lacey starts experiencing the same disturbing nightmares reported by the dead girls, she knows that she is next.

***Don't miss SOMEONE IN THE WATER, Sarah Clarke's gripping new summer thriller, available now*** 'A fast-paced, twisty story ... A thrilling read' Catherine Cooper, bestselling author of The Chalet From the outside, it seems Grace has it all. Only she knows about the cracks in her picture-perfect life... and the huge secret behind them. After all, who can she trust? Her brother Josh is thousands of miles away, and he and Grace have never been close - he was always their parents' favourite. Her best friend Coco walked away from her years ago, their friendship irreparably fractured by the choices they've made. And her husband Marcus seems like a different man lately. Grace can't shake the feeling that he's hiding something. But when her seven-year-old daughter makes a troubling accusation, Grace must choose between protecting her child and protecting her secret... before she loses everything. A totally addictive suspense novel from the bestselling author of A Mother Never Lies, perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell and Shalini Boland. 'Every Little Secret had me in a complete vice. A brilliantly crafted suspense thriller which poses a dark dilemma - who can you trust?' L V Matthews, author of The Twins Readers are raving about Every Little Secret! 'WOW! WOW! WOW! AMAZING, PHENOMENAL, LOVED IT!' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I devoured every page of Every Little Secret. It's gripping, thrilling and impossible to put down.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Shocking! Totally didn't see the twists coming, especially the explosive ending...Great and gripping thriller.' NetGalley reviewer,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This gripping story of love, trust and betrayal is the ultimate page-turner.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A fast paced read that had me in that "just one more chapter" loop until I'd finished it. I don't think I breathed for the entire last few chapters.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I genuinely loved this novel . . . Through all the plot twists I was engrossed, hooked onto every word.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Writer's apprentice Lena London is happily working on a new collaboration with her idol and bestselling suspense novelist and friend Camilla Graham, but her joy is short-lived when a dark cloud descends upon the quaint town of Blue Lake, Indiana...Lena's best friend, Allison, is in a panic. On a walk in the woods by her home, Allison discovers the body of her mail carrier, an argumentative man who recently had a falling out with Allison's husband. Lena quickly realizes that Allison has nothing to worry about as the murder weapon points to a different suspect altogether: Lena's embattled boyfriend, Sam West. Sam was cleared of his wife's murder when she was found alive, and now someone is trying to make him look guilty again. Surveillance video of a break-in at his house shows a shadowy figure trying to incriminate him by stealing the weapon from his desk. Lena and Camilla work on a suspect list, but a threatening note and a violent intrusion at Graham House prove that the devious killer has decided to write them into the plot.

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 next thrilling mystery in the new North Falls series from Karin Slaughter, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Good Daughter and the Will Trent Series. Welcome to North Falls. A small town with big secrets… 1601 Iris Drive looks like any other house on the quiet, residential street. But rumors are rampant about the Vickery family, and what goes on behind closed doors.When gunshots ring out, Sheriff Emmy Clifton and her sister, ex-federal agent Jude Archer, discover a devastating crime scene. Allison Vickery has been murdered in her own kitchen, and her teenage daughter is bleeding upstairs, left for dead. Everyone thinks they know what happened. But secrets are buried everywhere in this small town. And it’s up to Emmy Clifton to uncover the truth…