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Summary: 'Beautiful and brutal... a breathtaking debut' JOANNA CANNON 'Dark, lyrical... impressive' DAILY MAIL 'An atmospheric slow burn... with a sense of forboding that grows with each page' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING 'Atmospheric and compelling' KATE SAWYER A beautifully written atmospheric story of trauma, grief and redemption, Still Water is a debut from a bright new voice in literary fiction. When Jane Douglas returns to the Shetland Islands, she thinks she has escaped the dark shadows of her childhood. She carves out a simple life on the bleak, windswept island, working at the salmon fishery and spending quiet evenings at home. And for the first time in her life, she's happy. Then the body of Jane's long-missing mother is found in a flooded quarry. Her mother disappeared when Jane was a teenager, following the death of Jane's baby brother. Jane has spent her life running from her past, living in fear that she has inherited her mother's demons. Now, Jane must face what actually happened on that fateful, tragic day twenty years ago... 'A haunting story... told with compassion and even tenderness' KATIE MUNNIK 'Intense, unflinching, honest... beautifully told' LUCIE MCKNIGHT HARDY

Summary: 'I LOVED this book! This cozy mystery was absolutely phenomenal... So amazing! I can't stop thinking about this' Reader review, 5 stars A killer is hiding in plain sight, like a snake in the long grass... When Dr Nell Ward stumbles across a woman's body amongst the purple heather on Furze Heath, she was on the lookout for nests of poisonous adders. But something is lurking out here far more dangerous than vipers. A cold-blooded killer is on the loose and this is not his first victim. As DI James Clark begins to investigate, a pattern emerges pointing towards this being the work of a serial killer. Every victim shares the same physical characteristics - all of which are a match to Nell herself. As Nell is pulled into a tightly coiled mystery, she can't help feeling someone is tracking her every move... Can she unmask the murderer before they strike again? A completely gripping and page-turning cosy mystery, perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Janice Hallett and Robert Thorogood

Summary: From the author of stunning historical fiction books comes a Sunday Times bestselling new story of crime, deceit, and murder, set in the early 1920s... In the summer of 1914 a boy vanishes, never to be seen again. Now, in 1920, the once esteemed Stilwell family of Darkacre Hall find themselves struggling with the legacy of the First World War. Leonard bears the physical scars, while his brother Maurice has endured more than his mind can take. Maurice's wife Ida yearns for the lost days of privilege and pleasure and family friend Victor seems unwilling to move on. But their lives are thrown into further disarray when the missing boy's case is reopened – and this time they themselves are under police scrutiny. As the dead return to haunt the living, old resentments resurface and loyalties are tested, while secrets risk being unearthed that could destroy them all. Praise for The Good Liars: 'Ingenious' Sunday Times 'The Good Liars is not only a superb book, it's a clever book... claustrophobic, addictive and utterly compelling; I absolutely loved it. Highly recommended' MW Craven 'Exquisitely written, this haunting tale of guilt and grief treads a perfect line between chilling ghost story and gripping mystery' Tom Hindle 'A modern classic... I couldn't put it down' Claire Dyer 'A compelling, WW1 tale of deceit, lies and the damages of war. Dripping with claustrophobic tension and absolutely unputdownable. I loved it' Rebecca Netley 'Anita Frank has created a range of characters alternately agreeable and repellent, and yet all entirely readable, in a blend of history and mystery. A real page-turner' Mandy Robotham 'A fabulous book... full of twists and turns and heartbreaking revelations with a sprinkling of spookiness on top' Laura Shepherd-Robinson 'A real page-turner... Layers upon layers of secrets and lies... Bravo!' Liz Hyder 'A cleverly structured story, with twist after twist... Excellent' Ragnar Jonasson 'An absolute gulp of a read... it grabs hold and doesn't let go' Fíona Scarlett 'This clever claustrophobic page-turner delivers in spades' Carolyn O'Brien 'Engrossing and beautifully written' Victoria Selman

Summary: Brought to you by Penguin. IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN THE BEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR BUT SHE NEVER CAME HOME ****** It's New Year's Eve. The best night of the year. As old friends the Wiksells and the Anderssons raise their glasses, their teenage children host their own party across town, finally free to let loose. But the next morning, seventeen-year-old Jennifer Wiksell is missing. The hours tick by. The police get involved. And no one knows who to trust. These two families have a lot to hide. Could the answer to Jennifer's disappearance lie close to home? ***** 'Tremendously immersive . . . pure reading bliss' M-magasin 'I was close to taking the day off last minute - that's how hooked I was' Blekinge Läns Tidning © Malin Stehn 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022

Summary: The brand new edge-of-your-seat thriller from the bestselling author of The Girl Upstairs You always underestimated me and I always overestimated you. Maybe that was our problem. A woman and a child arrive at a cottage in the Peak District in the dead of night. Alone. Desperate. Hunted. She knows they're coming for her. It's only a matter of time. Because her husband kept a secret from her. Until he was ready to destroy her. Now, it's her turn. Twisty and exciting, this taut thriller grabbed me from the first page and then it just kept getting better and better. The Lost Wife is the new jaw-dropping domestic suspense thriller from bestseller Georgina Lees, a scintillating story of a husband's secret and a wife's vengeance that will seep into your soul like a love song you'd rather forget. Readers love The Lost Wife: 'Twisty and exciting, this taut thriller grabbed me from the first page and then it just kept getting better and better.' ????? 'Fantastic book! Big praise to the author because I did not see that coming! Fantastic plot and well written. Could not put it down.' ????? 'Well this book blew my mind. I was reading it thinking what horrific event had led to this woman and her son running abused and bleeding from her own wedding and then what transpired was a story of obsession, lies and control and a twist that knocked me for six. I loved it.' ????? 'This is my first time reading a book by Georgina Lees and all I can say is WOW! From cover to cover, I was hooked.' ????? 'This story kept me guessing till the very end and intrigued me completely.' ???? 'I thoroughly enjoyed piecing this thrilling mystery together. Nothing was as it seemed and the reveals became more shocking than the last. An addicting page turner.' ???? 'What a twisty story! I genuinely had no idea how this was going to end! A dark domestic thriller, where nobody is who they seem. Easily Ms. Lees' best one yet.' ????? 'Heart pounding thriller that left me on the edge of my seat.' ?????

Summary: The shocking new thriller for 2023 from internationally bestselling author Lisa Stone A friendly reunion...After ten years, Sarah and her husband Roshan are looking forward to catching up with their closest school friends. So when one of them invites the group to spend a week in a beautiful converted church, they eagerly accept. A vision of fear...Very quickly though, Sarah becomes unsettled. She is frightened by the church's creepy surroundings, and she thinks she might be seeing ghosts. Even more disturbing, a masked woman is committing armed robberies in the area – and the police can't catch her. A terrifying secret...As Sarah and the others begin to have more frightening visions, the armed woman strikes again. The group of friends begin to wonder just what they've got themselves into... What readers are saying about The Gathering 'I was on the edge of my seat reading this!' 'Once you start you can't put it down till you know the ending' 'kept me hooked till the end' 'So many unexpected twists' 'Gripping story, fantastically written'

Summary: A haunting mystery for fans of Eve Chase, Dinah Jefferies and Kate Mosse. 'A poignant page-turning story, beautifully written' Leonora Nattrass, author of Blue Water 'Hugely evocative and beautifully written' Anna Mazzola, author of The Clockwork Girl 'Polly Crosby's writing is exquisite and this latest book is every bit as evocative as her previous novels' My Weekly Top pick of the month May 2023 'A thoroughly compelling mystery meets a poignant love story, all wrapped up in beautifully lyrical writing' Frances Quinn, author of The Smallest Man 'A beguiling mystery from a gifted storyteller' Louise Fein, author of People Like Us 1938: Lady Vita Goldsborough lives in the menacing shadow of her controlling older brother, Aubrey. But when she meets local artist Dodie Blakeney, the two women form a close bond, and Vita finally glimpses a chance to be free. 1997: Following the death of her mother, Eve Blakeney returns to the coast where she spent childhood summers with her beloved grandmother, Dodie. Eve hopes that the visit will help make sense of her grief. The last thing she expects to find is a bundle of letters that hint at the heart-breaking story of Dodie's relationship with a woman named Vita, and a shattering secret that echoes through the decades. What she discovers will overturn everything she thought she knew about her family – and change her life forever. 'Luminous and captivating ... Polly Crosby's shimmering writing veils a dark hint of the gothic' Kate Griffin, author of Fyneshade What readers are saying about Vita and the Birds 'A beautiful and haunting tale of family, love, control and connections. This book and its characters will stay with me for a long time' Netgalley reviewer 'A lush and evocative novel of loss and forbidden love' Netgalley reviewer 'Beautifully written, a dark and moody yet intriguing story' Netgalley reviewer 'An extraordinary book that I read in a 4 hour straight session without stopping for food or drink . . . A spellbinding read' Netgalley reviewer

Summary: June 1944, Romsey, England. Josephine 'Jo' Fox is at an impasse since the unwelcome return of her wayward husband Richard. So, when he disappears again, she is neither concerned nor surprised - until a burning car is discovered with a body inside. And there are signs that Richard is somehow involved. Jo is determined to find both her husband and answers, yet with her friend Bram Nash in hospital suffering an infection of his old war wound, she must do so alone. When information comes to light that implicates Bram too, Jo finds herself on a dangerous path to the truth. But what will be left for her when all is revealed?

Summary: When a new lead in a cold case comes to light, Detective Anna Travis faces the biggest challenge of her career. Five years ago, a teenage girl disappeared in broad daylight on a busy street and the mystery has haunted Anna's boss Langton, who led the original investigation, for years. With a confession to this murder and one more besides, Langton believes he finally has his man - but Anna isn't so sure. With a lack of evidence, the confession is critical to the arrest. And when the suspect changes his story, it looks like the case could fall apart. Can Anna and Langton find the evidence they need before the trail once again goes cold?

Summary: Dr Nell Ward is an ecologist, not a detective. But when she's the prime suspect in a murder, only her unique set of skills could help to clear her name... In the sleepy village of Cookingdean, Dr Nell Ward is busy working in the grounds of a local manor house. Whilst inspecting an old tunnel, she did not expect to overhear a murder. As the only person with any clues as to what happened, Nell soon finds herself in the middle of the investigation. Desperate to clear her name Nell, along with her colleague Adam, set out solving the murder using their skills as ecologists to uncover details no one else would notice. But it soon becomes clear that playing Agatha Christie is much harder than it might, at first appear... The start of an exciting new cosy crime series - perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Fiona Leitch, Faith Martin and The Appeal. Praise for A Murder of Crows 'It has a great combination of suspense and romance .' - NetGalley Reviewer 'I thoroughly enjoyed this book and read it in record time.' - NetGalley Reviewer 'Such a good read ! This is perfect for fans of Richard Osman!' - NetGalley Reviewer 'With a compelling plot and a solid narrative, this is a wholly immersive one-sit read.' - NetGalley Reviewer

Summary: Dr Nell Ward is in the lush, emerald hills of Ireland, to attend the wedding of two dear friends at a picture-perfect farmhouse. But family tensions are running high in the days before the happy couple tie the knot. And when Nell sees a fox kill a hare in the early morning light, it sends shivers down her spine. Almost like it is a sign of something to come... Then one of the locals makes a gruesome discovery in a nearby peat bog. Famous for the ancient bodies these habitats preserve, what has been found instead is a woman who died much more recently... Nell and her friends are suddenly in the middle of another murder case. Can they hunt down the killer and save the wedding, before it is too late? An absolutely gripping and page-turning cozy mystery to curl up with. Perfect for fans of Richard Oman, Robert Thorogood and Janice Hallett

Summary: When a driver dies during a glamourous classic car event at her family's estate, Dr Nell Ward is in a race against time to uncover the truth and prevent the killer from making a speedy getaway... Back in her natural habitat, Dr Nell Ward heads to a woodland pond to survey local newt populations. She's shocked to discover a car submerged in the water - with the driver dead behind the wheel. Nell recognises the dead man as professional racing driver, and tabloid love rat, Jack Rafferty , whose performance on (and off) Finchmere's racetrack had earned him enemies. Suspecting this isn't the tragic accident it appears DI James Clark calls upon Nell and her ecological skills to help find the murderer. But she soon finds that more lurks under the surface than she could ever have imagined. Despite the danger, Nell is determined to dredge up the truth from the murky depths of this case, before it's too late... A completely gripping and page-turning cosy mystery, perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Janice Hallett and Robert Thorogood. Readers love A Mischief of Rats: 'A real roller coaster of a read with plenty of red herrings' Reader review, 5 stars ' Fantastic cosy crime book I love everything about this book. Can't wait for the next in the series... Had me on the edge of my seat ' Reader review, 5 stars ' The action is non-stop ... Colourful cast of characters, a compelling plot... a wholly immersive one sit read' Reader review, 5 stars ' Plenty of suspects and twists ... The author cleverly uses Nell's science and ecological background to help piece together what happened... A new favourite series ' Reader review, 5 stars