Thrillers

Three housemates. One dead, one missing and one accused of murder.The new standalone thriller from the award-winning writer of the bestselling Gemma Woodstock trilogy.  Dubbed the Housemate Homicide, it's a mystery that has baffled Australians for almost a decade. Melbourne-based journalist Olive Groves worked on the story as a junior reporter and became obsessed by the case. Now, nine years later, the missing housemate turns up dead on a remote property. Olive is once again assigned to the story, this time reluctantly paired with precocious millennial podcaster Cooper Ng. As Oli and Cooper unearth new facts about the three housemates, a dark web of secrets is uncovered. The revelations catapult Oli back to the death of the first housemate, forcing her to confront past traumas and insecurities that have risen to the surface again. What really happened between the three housemates that night? Will Oli's relentless search for the murderer put her new family in danger? And could her suspicion that the truth lies closer to home threaten her happiness and even her sanity?

Some secrets of the dead can torture the living.Scott Drayco thought he'd seen it all after his years in the FBI and as a private crime consultant. But nothing prepared him for the bombshell hidden within the walls of a historic Victorian mansion being used as a movie set. Although some of the movie's cast and crew believe the production is cursed, Drayco suspects life is imitating art in a most gruesome way.After a decades-old murder is exposed, Drayco is hired to get to the bottom of the mystery, even though he knows-from his own painful personal experience-most cold cases are never solved. Digging deeper, he discovers some of the movie crew may not be who they appear to be and that the past is very much alive and determined to catch up with the present.Hunted by a killer who will stop at nothing to protect explosive secrets, Drayco must navigate the treacherous waters of cover-ups and deception to get to the bottom of the mystery. But when Drayco is also targeted, he realizes the stakes reach even higher than he imagined.PRAISE FOR BV LAWSON'S CRIME FICTION:"Worth putting on your reading list." - Library Journal"Lawson's protagonist is greatly compelling." - Publishers Weekly Booklife Prize"A well-plotted mystery with wonderfully drawn characters." - Long and Short Reviews

A crime writer. A cold case. Will she survive to tell the story?Since the sudden and tragic death of her partner, bestselling crime author Serena Winters hasn't written a word. With deadlines looming, she packs up her grief and escapes from New York City to a secluded clifftop house in small-town California, hoping the change of scenery will cure her writer's block.But as news of her arrival spreads, Serena finds herself facing strange accusations that she's here to cash in on the house's history. When she uncovers the chilling story of a young family who mysteriously vanished from the very same house thirty years earlier, she can't help asking more questions...Someone in the local community doesn't want the past dug up, though. Someone willing to push Serena to the limits of her sanity to keep the truth buried. Caught in a spiraling campaign of intimidation, and harboring a dark secret of her own, Serena soon finds herself in the kind of danger she usually only writes about...

He's her brother's best friend. She's totally off-limits. But when life takes an unexpected turn, she's the only one he wants at his side...Fyfe Moray raised himself. His only real family is his best friend, Lewis Adair. For that reason, Lewis's sister Eilidh is totally off-limits. Fyfe is in deep denial about their intense attraction. Thankfully, Eilidh is a famous actor living in London while he runs his cyber security company from the Highlands. They're worlds apart. Until one day, Eilidh reaches out asking for a lifeline and Fyfe can't bring himself to turn her away.Acting isn't what Eilidh Adair expected. As a kid, she wanted to be just like her famous uncles. But the double-edged sword of fame cuts deeper than expected. Afraid to admit she's made a mistake, Eilidh is spiraling. The only person who knows the truth is Fyfe, but her childhood crush has developed into a love he won't return. Yet when she comes home intent on starting over, Fyfe can't seem to stay away. His confused feelings might just be the end of them. Until a woman from Fyfe's past abandons the baby daughter he never knew he had.Now a single father, Fyfe needs support. He just never expected Eilidh to be the one he needed most. Fyfe can't believe how quickly he falls for his child and how rapidly his world view changes. He's ready to admit the truth: he's madly in love with his best friend's sister. And Fyfe's done wasting time.But someone else believes Eilidh belongs to them. Someone who has been watching her far longer than she realizes. Just when she thinks she might have everything she wants, Eilidh finds herself caught in the crosshairs of a person intent on destroying everything she holds dear.

Thomas Foucher, ancien des forces spéciales, est rappelé pour une mission délicate. Avec Sophie Wagner, agente du renseignement canadien, ils se retrouvent plongés dans une controverse à la frontière du cercle polaire. Une seule question demeure: qui se cache derrière ces opérations d'influence dans la très stratégique zone arctique ?Entre Ottawa, Paris, Moscou et Washington, espionnage, mensonges et manipulations s'entrecroisent. Alors que les services secrets s'affrontent dans l'ombre, l'heure des révélations est proche.Pourront-ils éviter que le Canada soit broyé dans une audacieuse guerre de l'ombre entre puissances mondiales ?

"Had me hooked from the first line. The characters are complex in a way that makes it impossible to tell who to trust." -Tasha Coryell, author of Love Letters to a Serial KillerOn the evening she met exonerated murderer Thomas Danver, Melissa Burke let him help put her five-year-old son to bed before coming back upstairs to enjoy the dinner party. Thomas was so nice, and a pediatrician. She didn't know anything then about his wife's suspicious death...Relocating with her 5-year-old son to a new city after an ugly divorce, Melissa Burke isn't looking for a new relationship right away-only distance from her ex, and space to rest and heal from the emotional scars of a broken marriage. But an unexpected relationship is exactly what she finds at a friend's dinner party when she meets Thomas Danver, a charming widower who asks for her number at the end of the night. Intrigued, Melissa learns from her neighbors that Thomas is a dedicated father of two girls, one of the most respected pediatricians in the city-and an exonerated murderer.Thomas's first wife went missing three years ago, presumed dead, and Thomas was eventually cleared of her murder in an investigation that became a local media sensation. But while some still believe he killed his wife, Melissa's friends insist that he was unfairly targeted by the police and couldn't hurt a fly. Attracted to Thomas and also fascinated by the case, Melissa agrees to one date-and finds herself quickly swept into an obsessive, whirlwind romance.But when Melissa receives a chilling, anonymous threat-or perhaps it's a warning-she begins to question how much she truly knows about the man she's falling in love with. Is he really innocent?"A powerful, cautionary thriller."-William Kent Krueger, New York Times bestselling author, for The Day He Never Came Home

A bingeable dark college romance featuring a chilling cat-and-mouse suspense subplot from Italian bestseller and BookTok sensation Kira Shell.Recently arrived in New York for college, Selene Anderson moves in with her estranged father and his new wife's family. Neil Miller is the eldest, a fascinating and enigmatic young man, constantly battling a dark past that gives him no respite. As a moth to light, Selene is captivated by Neil. Their mutual passion is explosive, and she's willing to do anything to break through the walls Neil has built around his heart.But Neil is not able to open up to anyone, not even to Selene. He suffered devastating abuse as a child, and considers himself to be too damaged for a wonderful woman like Selene to love. Then, there's Player 2511-a stalker tied to Neil's past who is looking for vengeance against him and his family. With his riddles, threats, and attacks, the ruthless stranger drags Neil into a wicked and dangerous game that he will try to win at all costs, sparking a relentless struggle between them. At the mercy of Player 2511, will Neil lose everything, including Selene?Let the Game Begin is the first in the Kiss Me Like You Love Me dark romance series. It features mature themes and explicit content that may not be suitable for all audiences. Reader discretion is advised. Please check the content warning at the beginning of the book.This work has been translated with the contribution of the Center for Books and Reading of the Italian Ministry of Culture.

The Virgin Suicides meets I Have Some Questions For You in a dual timeline suspense following one woman as she begins to uncover the truth of the death of her estranged best friend and the Sylvia Plath adoring sad girls they attended college with decades ago, all while holding a secret that will slowly unravel her new, suburban dream life. Some stories refuse to stay buried. For best friends Nikki and Sadie, college was supposed to be a fresh start, a way to blast Courtney Love from car speakers and leave their youth behind. But along with sadness-obsessed girls and intrusive professors, a dark story plagues their small all-women's school: the Sylvia Club, a campus legend surrounding the deaths of multiple Sylvia Plath-adoring students, all written off as suicides. Aspiring writer Nikki finds herself drawn to the tragic tales, so much so that dead girls begin to haunt her dark imagination. As she digs deeper, Nikki soon suspects there's much more to the story - a suspicion that will lead to a tragedy of its own, one that will tear her and Sadie apart. It's been nearly twenty years since Sadie last saw her estranged friend. Now, Nikki is dead, and when Sadie ends up pregnant by Nikki's grieving husband not long after the funeral, she finds herself stepping into her ex-best friend's seemingly perfect life. But the longer Sadie lives in Nikki's eerily preserved home, the more she sees her appear and soon, she's convinced that Nikki is sending her clues from beyond the grave. Because it seems Nikki never stopped looking for answers about what happened to the girls of the Sylvia Club, and she may have been its latest victim. Told in a dual timeline, Doll Parts is a provocative and irresistible debut, at once an exploration of the dark the chasms that break apart friendships, an ode to the aching beauty of girlhood, and a sharp portrayal of grief that can physically haunt you.

When private detective Walter PKK Montgomery wades into the cold waters of the Nolin River for a birthday weekend of trout fishing, he doesn't expect to catch a briefcase containing $150,000 in unmarked bills. In the next 36 hours, Walt, his country-singer girlfriend, Belinda, and his partner, Johnny Horoscope, are pursued up and down Interstate 65 by a psychopathic cop and a crooked Kentucky lawyer, and both of them will kill to reclaim the money.A former Alabama Highway patrolman, Walt knows that a dirty cop is the worst kind of fiend to have on your tail, and when this knife-obsessed, psychopathic killer takes Walt's girlfriend hostage, Walt must outrun the state police in three states, outwit a crooked Kentucky lawyer, and unravel a twisted plot that ultimately pits him against a perverted judge who has paid to have his own wife kidnapped and killed. To save Belinda and the judge's wife, Walt must confront the memory of his first wife's death. Finally, he must find Belinda and overpower the cop before he subjects her to the most hideous torture and death imaginable. $150,000 is not enough money to die for, but all of these characters are ready to kill for it.Joe Marshall Hardin crafts a thrilling and action-packed ride as Walt races to save his girlfriend and clear his name. This crime thriller races to a dramatic and gun-blazing conclusion.

The classic Clive Cussler thriller from the master of the adventure novel.

G. B. Stern's writing perfectly crafts an engaging tragicomedy, lacing farce and absurdity into compelling psychological drama. A darkly entertaining look at a non-traditional family structure in the 1930s and unapologetic women. The next title in the British Library Women Writers series which has grown to more than 25 titles and several anthologies.

"In her latest novel, Nichols takes readers on a wild ride with a charming protagonist who discovers honesty may not always be the best policy when it comes to murder. But when it comes to love, truth matters." -Gaby Anderson, author of South of HappilyLucy Howard is finally getting her life together. She's with a great guy completely worthy of her trust. Her job as head claims investigator is challenging in a positive way. Her narcoleptic-antiques-dealing uncle is staying out of trouble. And she's no longer haunted by her nasty break-up. But a collect call from her ex in prison puts her newly found contentment in jeopardy. Worse, a visit from his lawyer indicates she could be in serious danger.Before she can determine what's real and what isn't, her boss assigns her to the case of a prominent insurance salesman who fell to his death. The police investigation leans toward suicide, but the victim's parents insist it was murder and that their son's killer is his grieving widow.With the help of Uncle Buddy and Elsie Erickson, reformed con-woman, Lucy must get to the bottom of the tragic death.Lucy uses her trusty spreadsheet to make sense of the situation. But logic alone can't explain the intricacies of human nature. Nor will it explain her reluctance to commit to her perfect man. And it most definitely won't keep her out of the sights of deranged killers.

An American Book of the Dead: A Wild West Séance is a unique Acid Western set in the mid to late 1800s whose psychedelia stems not from drugs but from the spirit world. When spirit photographer, Ebenezer Elijah Henry is confronted by an enigmatic stranger late one night in his Kansas studio, a peculiar tale is summoned through an impromptu séance that culminates in one of the most arresting photographs ever taken. This is the story of Robert McGee: possible scalping survivor, possible fraud, and how his image was invented by an ambitious photographer already imaging Buffalo Bill's Wild West.

'Immersive, involving, suspenseful, and intriguing, with a main character you'll love' LEE CHILDNo. 1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Charlaine Harris returns to her alternate history of the United States where magic is an acknowledged but despised power in this fifth installment of the Gunnie Rose series. Love The Walking Dead, Westworld or True Blood? You will ADORE this gritty and wildly entertaining tale, set in a parallel reality of the United States where magic is an outlawed power. __________Praise for Charlaine Harris:'A gripping, twisty-turny, thrill-ride of a read' Karin Slaughter'Harris has a remarkable talent for world building' Booklist'Will leave readers enthralled. [A] fascinating setting and a heroine who's sure to be a new fan favourite' Publishers Weekly (starred review)'A master of her craft . . . dazzling' Seanan McGuire'A gritty, action-filled story with a touch of magic' Anne Bishop

Kansas City Star is a psychological thriller set in the quiet town of Evergreen, just outside Kansas City. When beloved children's TV host Jake Walker begins to act strangely, those who know him best notice that something is disturbingly off. His once-warm demeanor has turned cold and unsettling, leaving the townspeople grappling with a creeping fear that the man they've trusted for years may no longer be himself. Abi, a local producer and one of Jake's friends, grows suspicious and discovers a mysterious device hidden in his home. It's a conduit for a dark force that has taken over Jake, transforming him into something dangerous. As he becomes consumed by his new powers, a sinister plan begins to take shape, one that threatens to control the entire town. With time running out, Abi teams up with her old friend Chris to uncover the truth behind Jake's transformation and stop the malevolent force from consuming Evergreen. As they navigate a landscape of secrets and fear, they must confront the darkness before it's too late. Kansas City Star is a gripping exploration of how even the most familiar faces can hide unimaginable evil.

Returning to Kaua'i, park ranger Makalani finds her family divided and their way of life at risk in this rich and emotional adventure by the bestselling author of the Lily Wong series.After ten years as a national park ranger in Oregon, Makalani Pahukula is back on Kaua'i for her grandmother's birthday. Having been gone for so long, Makalani finds the disconnect with her people and her struggles have never been more profound. Neither has her need to reacquaint herself with everything she left behind. When she reaches the homestead, she finds a bickering family and the disconcerting news that her cousins--a failed college football player and a rebellious teenage girl--have gone missing.Makalani hopes they just ran off, too careless to realize the worry they've caused. But when hunters find a dead body in the Keālia Forest Reserve, Makalani fears something ominous is at play, and the search for her cousins grows more desperate. Although her help may not be welcomed by family and locals, Makalani is determined to solve a mystery that poses a greater risk than anyone imagines.The investigation will open her heart, reawaken her love for the land she calls home, and strengthen her bond with her family. Because no matter how long she's been away, for Makalani, Hawai'i is in her blood.

'It's wise, warm and compelling' Daily Mail'This standout read is both dark and uplifting' Fabulous

When decorated novelist Malcolm Furnivall is found brutally murdered in his study, and his invaluable unfinished novel missing, it falls to his protégé - a troubled but talented young author named Euan - to venture deep into Malcolm's labyrinthine mansion to find the manuscript before it falls into the wrong hands.

A Bloody Scotland Crime Debut Winner (2024), The Silent House of Sleep is the award-winning first novel in a new mystery series from Allan Gaw. When not one but two corpses are discovered in a London park in 1929, brilliant but damaged pathologist Dr Jack Cuthbert ust use every tool at his disposal to solve the mystery of their deaths.