Books by Linda Coles

An abandoned child. A missing couple. A village full of secrets. When a couple holidaying in the small Irish village of Doolan disappear one night, leaving their child behind, Chrissy Livingstone has no choice but to involve herself in the mystery surrounding their disappearance.As the toddler is taken into care, it soon becomes apparent that in the close-knit village the couple are not the only ones with secrets to keep.With the help of her sister, Julie, Chrissy races to uncover what is really happening. Could discovering the truth put more lives at risk?A suspenseful story that will keep you guessing until the end.

Two deaths. Three extraordinary problems. Questionable ways to fix them. A trio of individuals weave in and out of each other's lives without realising they have a connection. But they do. Another intriguing story featuring ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances that will keep you turning the pages and wanting more.

When a major railway accident turns into a bizarre case of a missing body, will this PI’s hunt for the truth take her way off track?London. Private investigator Chrissy Livingstone’s dirty work has taken her down a different path to her family. But when her upper-class sister begs her to locate a friend missing after a horrific train crash, she feels duty-bound to assist. Though when the two dig deeper, all the evidence seems to lead to one mysterious conclusion: the woman doesn’t want to be found.Still with no idea why the woman was on the train, and an unidentified body uncannily resembling the missing person lying unclaimed in the morgue, the sisters follow a trail of cryptic clues through France. The mystery deepens when they learn someone else is searching, and their motive could be murder…Can Chrissy find the woman before she meets a terrible fate?Walk Like You is the second book in the gripping Chrissy Livingstone thriller series. If you like hard-nosed heroines, quirky characters, and pages packed with suspense, you’ll love Linda Coles’s twisted tale.Buy Walk Like You to follow the deadly trail today!

Two cold cases are about to turn red hot…Detective Jack Rutherford's instincts have only sharpened with age. So when a violent road fatality reminds him of a near-identical crime from 15 years earlier, he digs up the past to investigate both. But with one case already closed, he fears the wrong man still festers behind bars while the real killer roams free…For Detective Amanda Lacey, family always comes first. But when she unearths a skeleton in her father-in-law's garden, she has to balance her heart with her desire for justice. And with darkness lurking just beneath the surface, DS Lacey must push her feelings to one side to discover the chilling truth.As the sins of the past haunt both detectives, will solving the crimes have consequences that echo for the rest of their lives?Scream Blue Murder is the seventh standalone novel in the compelling Jack Rutherford and Amanda Lacey detective suspense series. If you like crimes featuring ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances, then you'll love Linda Coles' gripping novel.

A perfect winter storm of crime…An abandoned infant. Three girls stolen in the night. Can one overworked detective find the connection to save them all?London, 1999. Short-staffed during Christmas week, DC Jack Rutherford can’t afford to spend time on the couch. With a skeleton staff, he’s forced to handle a deserted infant and a trio of missing girls almost single-handedly. Despite the overload, Jack has a sneaking suspicion that the baby and the abductions are somehow connected…As he fights to reunite the girls with their families before Christmas, the clues point to a dark secret that sends chills down his spine. Can Jack catch the criminals before the girls go missing forever?Hey You, Pretty Face is a standalone mystery featuring relentless DC Jack Rutherford. If you like hard-nosed cops, intricate casework, and plots ripped from the headlines, then you’ll love international bestselling author Linda Coles’ dark tale of suspense.Buy Hey You, Pretty Face to unravel a missing persons mystery today!  

The greatest danger may come from inside his own home.Detective Duncan Riley has always worked hard to maintain order on the streets of Manchester. But when a series of incidents at home cause him to worry about his wife's behaviour, he finds himself pulled in too many directions at once. After a colleagues DC Jack Rutherford and DS Amanda Lacey asks for his help with a local drug epidemic back in Croydon, he never expected the case would infiltrate his own family…And a situation that spirals out of control...If you like British crime dramas featuring ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances, then you’ll love this suspenseful domestic tale of deadly deceit and divided loyalties.  The complete Jack Rutherford and Amanda Lacey series:The ControllerHot to KillThe HuntedDark ServiceOne Last HitHey You, Pretty FaceScream Blue Murder Chrissy Livingstone series:Tin MenWalk Like You

The dark web can satisfy any taste, but two detectives might just pull the plug…Taylor never felt the blade pressed to her scalp. She wakes frightened and alone in an unfamiliar hotel room with a near shaved head and a warning… tell no one.As detectives Amanda Lacey and Jack Rutherford investigate, they venture deep into the fetish-fueled underbelly of the dark web. The traumatized woman is only the latest victim in a decade-long string of disturbing—and intensely personal—thefts.To take down a black market, they’ll go undercover. But just when justice seems within reach, an unexpected event sends their sting operation spiraling out of control. Their only chance at catching the culprits lies with a local reporter… and a scandal that could ruin them all. If you like a modern-day suspense and exploring technology’s dark side, then you’ll love this. The complete Jack Rutherford and Amanda Lacey series:The ControllerHot to KillThe HuntedDark ServiceOne Last HitHey You, Pretty FaceScream Blue Murder

The hunt is on…They kill wild animals for sport. She's about to return the favour.A spate of distressing big-game hunter posts are clogging up her newsfeed. As hunters brag about the exotic animals they've murdered and the followers they've gained along the way, a passionate veterinarian can no longer sit back and do nothing.To stop the killings, she creates her own endangered list of hunters. By stalking their online profiles and infiltrating their inner circles, she vows to take them out one-by-one.How far will she go to add the guilty to her own trophy collection?If you like British crime dramas featuring ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances, then you'll love this story of karma.

When a local landscaper vanishes, Madeline Simpson knows she was the last person to see him alive - because she killed him.With a serial offender on the loose, Detectives DC Jack Rutherford and DS Amanda Lacey already have their hands full. It''s only when another death occurs that a link between the two cases comes to light, and Madeline finds herself the focus of their investigation.While attempting to keep her own deadly secret, Madeline stumbles upon clues that point to the true identity of the offender. She''s closing in when tragedy strikes, and the death toll increases. DS Amanda Lacey has no idea how close she is to the killer as her work and personal lives collide.How long will she have to wait to find out the full truth?If you like firecracker characters, imaginative story lines, and British crime dramas, then you''ll love this captivating story.Hot to Kill is the first brilliant and captivating novel featuring DC Jack Rutherford and DS Amanda Lacey by master storyteller Linda Coles.  ΓÿàΓÿàΓÿàΓÿàΓÿà "I thoroughly enjoyed this book it had me in fits of laughter and crying, also many ladies of a certain age will identify with Madeline, would recommend this book for a jolly good read."ΓÿàΓÿàΓÿàΓÿàΓÿà "Madeline the Menopausal Murderer might be a better title. How this simple, middle- aged woman could be responsible for the deaths of four people is an amazing tale."

The quick–and–easy guide to effective social media marketing Social Media for Business is the essential guide to navigating the social media maelstrom and effectively promoting your business online. You′ll learn how to develop a simple marketing plan, use social media effectively and measure the results of your efforts as you turn contacts and followers into customers. This new third edition has been updated to reflect the expanding influence of Instagram, and includes Snapchat, Security, Social Influence and updated case studies that illustrate the rapid evolution of social media as a business tool. You′ll learn about the recent changes to Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and Pinterest and how to factor them into your strategy — as well as when to decide to transition toward or away from any specific platform. Social media can help you expand your networks, engage with your customers and help you grow your business, but not all platforms work for all businesses. The best results come from directed effort and stellar execution, and this book shows you how to make it happen from setup to sale. Learn where to focus your efforts for maximum gain Discover the newest platforms, their demographics and their potential Understand key changes that can affect the way you use major platforms Build an effective social media presence that translates into business Not every business needs a Facebook page, but every business does need some sort of online presence — and social media can be a high–impact, cost–effective way to reach thousands of potential customers. From building a profile to creating and curating content, Social Media for Business is packed with guidance every business owner needs.

A hands-on guide for promoting your business, and yourself, through social media Most people maintain a personal profile on at least one of the major social networking platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter or YouTube. However, very few understand how to effectively market themselves or their businesses on these platforms. In Marketing with Social Media, top influencer and social media expert Linda Coles provides the step-by-step guidance you need to successfully promote your business or your skills through social media. It starts by helping you choose which social platform is best for your business goals, then moves on to explain the pros and cons of the major social networks and also provides useful introductions to newer platforms like Instagram, Vine and Pinterest. With updated coverage of the changes to Facebook and LinkedIn, this is a practical guide for business marketers, entrepreneurs and SMEs seeking to leverage social media to build a brand and increase their reach using techniques that are simple, time-effective and low cost.

What's the first step to success? Start with Hello! Start with Hello reveals the skill that so many successful people share--talking to strangers. That is, the ability to engage with strangers in productive and creative ways, and turn them into valuable professional contacts. Packed with tips and inspiring true stories, Start with Hello will show you how to: be in the right place at the right time for networking take the first step in starting a new conversation make a positive first impression build strong business relationships online and offline expand your circle of friends and colleagues. Whatever business you are in, your success depends on the relationships you build. That person sharing the lift with you could just become a future business partner, a career-changing connection or a lifelong friend. If you want to boost your prospects in business and in life, just Start with Hello.