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They call it the ‘flash point’ – where the fire ignites and it becomes a blaze that can’t be stopped. When you see that flash, you’d better hope nobody is nearby...

When their neighbour’s shed goes up in flames, the residents of the housing estate all gather around. They don’t want to believe anyone was in there. But to the devastation of the parents of two teenagers, their children are found dead in the embers of the building, wrapped in one another’s arms.

DI Laura Henshall and DS Will Peters are called in to investigate. They believe it was a revenge attack gone wrong. But the fires continue to rage. And each flash, with each fire, with each tower of smoke above the Sheffield skies – makes the detectives realise they’re dealing with someone with a truly dangerous agenda...

Someone who will stop at nothing to make sure all their secrets are burned.

A dark, captivating thriller from bestselling author Anita Waller, perfect for fans of Tana French and Jane Harper.

Praise for Anita Waller:

‘A great cast of characters,{::}a riveting storyline, a nail-biting climax.’ Valerie Keogh

‘By page 3 I was hooked. By the end I was addicted.’ Owen Mullen

‘This is just one WOW of a book, that has you in tears, angry, smiling, holding your breath and sat on the edge of your seat.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘The ending is so shocking that I had to read it twice and it then it haunted me for days! I cannot recommend this book highly enough!’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘I thought this was a fantastic read, plenty of suspense, sadness and a wonderful storyline.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘Another excellent story from Anita and possibly the best crime thriller that I have read this year.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘Anita Waller is fast becoming my new favourite. Gosh this was gripping, it wasn’t ‘til the DI Laura Henshall knew, that I knew the twist’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

Previously published as *One Hot Summer{::}.

The explosive new thriller from #2 bestseller Anita Waller

When Janette answers the door to a potential customer looking to board his dog, she never imagines he has nefarious plans.

But minutes later he’s dead and in her cellar.

Weeks later she realises she’s pregnant.

And so she becomes Mother and the baby Child, and a hidden life begins.

But all secrets come out eventually . . .

An addictive and twisty psychological thriller from bestselling author Anita Waller, perfect for fans of Frieda McFadden.

Praise for Anita Waller:

''A great cast of characters, a riveting storyline, a nail-biting climax'' Valerie Keogh

''By page 3 I was hooked. By the end I was addicted'' Owen Mullen

''Her style of writing pulled me right into her story and I lived and breathed it way beyond the last page'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

''Anita Waller''s books always keep me guessing until the very last page!'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

''A dark twisted tale where you’re kept on your toes throughout. Strong, harrowing story which kept me glued to the pages desperate to know what was going to happen next'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

''Great thriller - a real page turner from the beginning. Didn’t want to put it down! Will definitely be reading more from Anita Waller!'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

The thrilling first instalment in the Forrester Detective Agency Mystery series from the author of #2 bestseller The Family at No. 12

Nothing is more important than family . . .

Matt Forrester has followed in his dad’s footsteps, climbing the police ranks to become a DI. But when he receives an urgent call for help, Matt has to rethink his career. His dad has been murdered, and Matt’s not going to let this case go. It doesn’t help that his current boss is sleeping with his ex-wife.

Hermia Forrester didn’t follow her brother into the police force, instead she works in research at the university. But, she’s not going to let that stop her from helping her brother find out what happened to their dad.

But the siblings soon find themselves surrounded by more danger than they ever imagined. Can they both survive this case or will there be more of their family in the morgue?

A thrilling and gripping crime series from bestselling author Anita Waller, perfect for fans of Tana French and Jane Harper.

Praise for Anita Waller:

''A great cast of characters, a riveting storyline, a nail-biting climax'' Valerie Keogh

''By page 3 I was hooked. By the end I was addicted'' Owen Mullen

''This story is fatally addictive'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

''Really enjoyed this book and the characters in it! I read a lot of crime fiction and this is up there with the best of them. Hope there are lots more to come!'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

''What an explosive start to what looks like yet another brilliant series. Already love the new characters and can''t wait for more from them'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘Fatal Secrets is a blistering start to a brand new series from Anita Waller! I loved it - brilliant characters that have a great dynamic between them, a twisty thriller that keeps you guessing till the end'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

The gripping psychological thriller from the #2 bestselling author of The Family at No. 12!

A darkness settles on this supposedly quiet street...

When Clare becomes a widow, her response is something that shocks her – relief. All she wants to do is move on and figure out how to continue her life, alone, no matter the guilt that brings.

So when Vic, her closest friend, comes to her, showing the signs of trouble in her own marriage, she is more than supportive in helping her leave Rob.

But Vic doesn’t get the chance to do that. Because as they go over to Vic''s house to collect her things, they find a body. Rob’s.

It appears someone else had an axe to grind. But for Clare, already reeling from secrets from her own late husband’s dark past, she’s about to find out this murder isn’t as straightforward as it may appear…

An addictive psychological thriller from bestselling author Anita Waller perfect for fans of Frieda McFadden.

Praise for Anita Waller:

''A great cast of characters, a riveting storyline, a nail-biting climax'' Valerie Keogh

''By page 3 I was hooked. By the end I was addicted'' Owen Mullen

‘Talk about red herrings! This book kept me guessing… Intrigue and mystery. Murder! This talented and gifted author has written a cannot put down novel’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘…family secrets, complex emotions and dark deeds from the past… delightful’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘This is a one-sitting read, it will have you glued!... This story had all of the great ingredients murder, revenge, mystery to name a few - a page turner at its best’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘This book once again demonstrates why Waller is one of my all time favourite authors… its twists and turns were fabulous… very gripping and entertaining’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘I read all in one sitting. Would strongly recommend for readers of domestic noir and relationship thrillers’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

''A great cast of characters, a riveting storyline, a nail-biting climax'' Valerie Keogh

The Forrester Detective Agency is going from strength to strength: they’ve expanded their office space and even hired a new office manager – a qualified and astute woman named Carol.

What starts as a simple burglary case soon turns into something darker. The victim of said burglary soon turns up dead, after making threats to the local yobs she believed to have been responsible.

But it soon becomes clear that there’s more at play here, and Matt – alongside sister Hermia, partner Steve, and life partner Karen – will have to put all his skills to the test, even if it puts them all in danger…

A compelling mystery from bestselling author Anita Waller that will keep you guessing until the last page.

Praise for Anita Waller:

''By page 3 I was hooked. By the end I was addicted'' Owen Mullen

''A very tense story. Great characters. An enthralling read'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

''Loads of twists and turns. Kept me interested up until the last page. Recommend reading this'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

''An exciting read all the way through, and as promised, an explosive ending'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

''By page 3 I was hooked. By the end I was addicted'' Owen Mullen

They keep each other’s secrets. They hide each other’s lies.

They were destined to be best friends. The four girls – all born that same hot summer. There was even a newspaper article after they were born. They said there must be something in the water on Larkspur Close. They predicted a safe and happy life for them all…

More than thirty years later, it’s more than an unbreakable friendship – it’s more like a sisterhood. It’s the girls who Jess reaches out to because she’s worried about her grandparents who’ve raised her since her mother disappeared, who Erin tells about her new business idea, who Melissa calls to say she’s desperate to escape her toxic job.

But then Chantelle messages saying she’s discovered her husband is having an affair. And everything changes.

Because then her husband is found dead… And only a few people knew about his secret.

Is it just a terrible accident? Or will someone stop at nothing to keep the girls of Larkspur Close safe and happy?

A gripping psychological thriller from bestselling author Anita Waller, perfect for fans of Frieda McFadden.

Praise for Anita Waller:

''A great cast of characters, a riveting storyline, a nail-biting climax'' Valerie Keogh

‘One of the best authors around… Sleep will stop until you finish her books as they are so addictive from start to finish!!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘Wow! Sit down and hold on for the ride!… Another one of Anita’s books that I didn''t want to put down… Just as I love a psychological thriller to be and the ending was just perfect. Another stunningly compulsive read from a truly brilliant author!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘I was hooked from the first page. Blown away. Wow… Twisted, dark and disturbing’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘WHAT A BRILLIANT READ… It gripped me from the first page, in fact it’s the book I''ve enjoyed reading the most so far this year’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘A superb contemporary psychological thriller that saw me gripped from the start… A very powerful and chilling tale, not for the faint hearted’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

‘Gobsmacking… Kept me glued to the pages until the very last word!… The outcome shocked me – I didn’t see THAT coming but that wasn''t the last surprise. A fantastic thriller’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

BRAND NEW from the #2 bestselling author of The Family at No. 12, Anita Waller

‘A great cast of characters, a riveting storyline, a nail-biting climax!’ Valerie Keogh

Nobody is safe…

When the murdered body of a woman is found in a Sheffield carpark, former cop turned private investigator Matt Forrester finds himself embroiled in the case, because the last call the victim made was to him…

But the case isn’t as simple as the drug theft it looks like, and – when a young boy becomes the next victim – Matt and his life partner, DI Karen Nelson, realise they’re investigating a terrifying series of revenge killings.

Arrests start to be made, but enemies are being made. And, as the killings continue, nobody is safe…

A totally unputdownable crime novel, from bestselling author Anita Waller, guaranteed to keep readers up all night.

Readers love Anita Waller:

‘By page 3 I was hooked. By the end I was addicted’ Bestselling author, Owen Mullen

‘Talk about red herrings! This book kept me guessing… Intrigue and mystery. Murder! This talented and gifted author has written a cannot put down novel.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘Waller never disappoints… Great storyline and a brilliant cast of characters with plenty of twists and turns along the way to an excellent ending. Looking forward to the next one.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘This book is everything!... I want to read ten more like it.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘Another page turner from this author. She always has me gripped and knows how to keep the reader glued to the book. With plenty of action and great characters, the level of mystery and suspense had me from the start. This is yet another must-read and highly recommended for any crime or police procedural/mystery readers.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘A very tense story. Great characters. An enthralling read.’⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘Loads of twists and turns. Kept me interested up until the last page. Recommend reading this’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘An exciting read all the way through, and as promised, an explosive ending.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review