Thrillers

'A character destined for television' Daily Mail'High octane drama from one of Britain's freshest crime voices' Phil Williams, BBC Radio Five liveIt is an ordinary Yorkshire morning, cold and miserable.

The searing new destination thriller with a cat-and-mouse twist. Perfect for fans of Andrea Bartz and Lucy Clarke.

First He Killed the Minuteman by Cynthia Herbert-Bruschi Adams: a gripping description of a series of crimes, including murders, which swept through towns in Connecticut in 2020. Shockingly, the perpetrator is a gifted college student who attacks people who are trying to help him; or are old friends. His weapon of choice is a samurai sword.This accounting details how the murderer, follows this slashing, and assault, with decisions taking him further toward doom via more deceit, kidnapping and murder. But, the authorities are on his trail. With a beautiful young woman held at gun point, he leads police through several States. Readers will be held captive anticipating the outcome of this chase.This true story is told with vivid descriptions and well developed backgrounds on those involved. First He Killed the Minuteman is a must-read for fans of True Crime and those interested in criminal justice and mental health.

FROM THE MULTI-MILLION BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF HOLY ISLAND Christmas can be deadly... After a long year of crime-fighting, DCI Ryan and his team are looking forward to a peaceful Christmas filled with festive treats - including the occasional turkey stottie, or three. To celebrate a job well done, the entire team are treated to a party at beautiful Belsay Hall, a spectacular country estate on the outskirts of the city. But, when their dinner is interrupted by the untimely arrival of a dead body, they're reminded that crime never sleeps - and nor do the secrets within the walls of Belsay. It's time to find out who's been naughty or nice... Murder and mystery are peppered with romance and humour in this fast-paced crime whodunnit, set amidst the spectacular Northumbrian landscape. "LJ Ross keeps company with the best mystery writers" - The Times "A literary phenomenon" - Evening Chronicle

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Hank Wahlberg, an avid northern pike angler, works at VisualFish with his lifelong friend, Winston Farrell, and several other partners. Unbeknownst to Hank, Winnie - as everyone calls Winston - also has ties to the Mexican drug cartel.For Winnie, deception, kidnapping, and murder are all relatively easy. Hank and his remaining partners at VisualFish, discovering Winnie's extortion of company funds, legally expel him, giving him no other access to the company's assets.Winnie is suffering from acute depression and rampant addiction to cocaine, and his mind is now burning with thoughts of vengeance; his mission is to take revenge on Hank.Are Hank and his family's lives in danger?You can find the answer on the pages of Cartel Chaos by Gary D. Rudé.GRNOVELS.COM

'Original' Clare Mackintosh'Will keep you gripped . . . and rooting for a rather wonderful heroine' Sunday Mirror'James Bond should retire now . . . puts the sass in assassin as it's never been done before' L. S. Hilton***'Adroitly combines social and parenting comedy with detail-rich derring-do' Sunday TimesLex Tyler is a covert operative for Platform Eight, the assassination department of Her Majesty's Secret Service, and one of the very few women to successfully negotiate the old boy's network of the espionage world. Like her colleagues, she's smart, resourceful and very deadly - but unlike them, she's also got to juggle nappies, night feeds and keeping her deadly career under wraps from her husband. Lex's latest assignment is Russian oligarch, Dmitri Tupolev, and the stakes could not be higher. But the more she digs into his life, the more Lex wonders if there isn't a different game going on - and one that might be about to cost her everything she's got. Liked Killing It? Follow Lex Tyler's next adventure in The Nursery.

Mia Cordova's world imploded when her father was shot dead in front of her while singing a karaoke classic. The police insisted that his death was the result of a random barroom brawl - an open and shut case - but when, years later, another man is killed in the same way, singing the same song, Mia is convinced the two killings must be connected. When a newspaper article draws a link between the murders, Mia is thrown into an investigation that leads her into a world of interrogations, gambling rings and shootouts. With the police quick to cast suspicion on her, Mia must bring her father's killer to justice alone. But can she catch a killer before she becomes his next victim?

A scientist's dying admonition sends Doc and his dog, Banshee, on a quest to uncover powerful research with humanitarian and national security implications.

A young mother is being framed for a crime she didn't commit. And only I can free her.I'm Rylan Flynn. I hunt for ghosts and restless spirits, and solve the mysteries that make them haunt the living.The police found Andrea Evans with a bloody knife in her hands and her boyfriend dead at her feet. But she swears she's innocent. And I can tell from the desperation in her eyes that she's telling the truth.I first met Andrea at Camp Lakewood when we were just kids. That summer was meant to be one to remember, with hikes in the forest and canoeing on the lake. Instead, it's one I try to forget.Because Camp Lakewood is the place I saw a ghost for the very first time-the ghost of a murdered girl.My long-time crush Ford Pierce was also at camp that year. Today, he is the detective who arrested Andrea. Ford is certain she's guilty and he warns me off. But if he's wrong the real killer is still walking free.As I begin to investigate, everything seems to lead me back to camp. How is Andrea's case linked to the summer we shared, and to that other killing decades ago?To free Andrea and reunite her with her child, I must return to Camp Lakewood. Even if that means coming face to face with the darkest and deadliest secrets of my past...With jaw-dropping twists, mesmerizing suspense, and a touch of romance, the Rylan Flynn series is your new paranormal mystery obsession. Fans of Noelle W. Ihli, Heather Graham and Wendy Wang will be hooked from start to finish.See why readers love Dawn Merriman's Rylan Flynn mysteries:"OH MY GOD! I have found my new addiction! I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS BOOK!!... I was hooked... I am just buzzing from this!" Zooloo's Book Diary ¿¿¿¿¿"I. COULD. NOT. PUT. THIS. BOOK. DOWN!!!... I was constantly kept on the edge of my seat and needed to know what happened next. Very easy read, and my time while reading it flew by. Loved Rylan's character and I can't wait to see what happens next for her. Will be looking out for the next book in this series for sure!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"Heart pounding thriller that left me on the edge of my seat. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one. Definitely one of the best books this year." washingtonlife.com ¿¿¿¿¿"Oh my word I could not put this down and read it in one day. It started off straight with action and didn't let up until the very end. It was fast paced and had me hooked!! Please tell me the second one is due out soon!!" @love_life_literature ¿¿¿¿¿"This book sucked me in a wouldn't let go until I turned the last page! After which I immediately signed up for this author's newsletter to make sure I wouldn't miss any books in this series!... I loved the mystery, I had no idea who the killer was until it was revealed, I loved the dynamics between Rylan and her family and best friend... I can't wait to continue this series and see what is going to happen next!" @daniereads87 ¿¿¿¿¿

Tommy Morris was medically discharged from the US Air Force after numerous tours in the Middle East as a decorated Pararescue turned sniper. Overcome by nightmares and PTSD he seeks counseling and on his road to recovery, takes a clandestine job as a Finisher for the Harris County DA's office. The adrenaline and fantastic money lead him directly into the dark folds of Houstons human traffickingTommy Nguyen Morris was raised in a deeply structured Catholic home for boys, hating every minute of it and as soon as he was able to leave, he joined the Air Force. Rising rapidly through the ranks, he is commissioned as an officer and completes the three year program to become a pararescue officer and due to his exemplary marksmanship earns the coveted sniper badge.Born of a Green Beret Special Forces black father and a half-Caucasian/ half Vietnamese mother, both of which died when he was very young, he is often mistaken as to his race. He has a long, muscled, and much bullet-scarred torso and with his naturally peculiar looks attracts attention from women wherever he goes.Seeking help to deal with his nightmares from Iraq and Afghanistan, he enlists the help of the Veterans Administration and is assigned a retired female Army Colonel. In the interest of mending his broken mind, she suggests he find employment with an old friend of hers who is the District Attorney for Harris County, Texas and also a ex-Special Forces soldier.The money is very attractive to the ex-pararescue Captain and the mission he is offered is taking the fight to the Human Traffickers who operate with near impunity. Each completed mission reaps incredible sums of dirty tax free money and being briefed about his targets makes killing them almost a public service. The trouble with operating outside of the law is the distinction between right and wrong becomes blurred. It is an almost near perfect life for Tommy. Almost.

'Historical crime fiction at its most beguiling' Financial Times'Not to be missed' SJ BennettIn the hotly anticipated follow-up to The Tumbling Girl, Minnie and Albert take on a new crime-solving quest in the world of a Victorian music hall. The Variety Palace Music Hall is in trouble, due in no small part to a gruesome spate of murders that unfolded around it a few months previously. Between writing, managing the music hall and trying to dissuade her boss from installing a water tank in the building, Minnie Ward has her hands full. Her complicated relationship with detective Albert Easterbrook doesn't even bear thinking about. But when a new string of murders tears through London, Minnie and Albert are thrown together once more. Strangely, the crimes seem to link back to a tragedy that took place fourteen years ago, leaving 183 children dead. And given that the incident touched so many people's lives, everyone is a suspect . . .

Margaret Duggan, known as the 'Matriarch', rules over a criminal empire that holds the township and people of Bridgeleigh in its oppressive grip. Extortion, prostitution, protection rackets, and murder are all hallmarks of the Duggan Family's reign of terror. With the support of a crooked police officer and a corrupt lawyer, Margaret's power seems unassailable.Into this dark and dangerous world, a mysterious stranger arrives, driven by a burning desire to end the Duggan Family's tyranny. He begins his crusade by targeting Margaret's only son, setting in motion a chain of events that will lead to a bloody and brutal war.As the battle between good and evil unfolds, the people of Bridgeleigh find themselves caught in the crossfire, their lives and futures hanging in the balance. Will the stranger's quest for justice prevail, or will the Matriarch's iron grip on the town remain unbroken?

Glasgow, 1931. After a devastating crime, Dr Jack Cuthbert finds himself working at the intersection between rising British fascism, anti-Semitism and the infamous Glasgow razor gangs. To solve the case, Cuthbert needs to rely on all the expertise he can gather from those around him. But who can he trust?