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This New York Times bestseller is perfect for fans of Tana French and Dennis Lehane.

Midwinter. A child is found wandering through the snowy woods, her hands covered in someone else's blood. And she cannot—or will not—speak, not even to share her name.

Who is this little girl lost? The only adult she seems to trust is the young officer who found her, Detective Lucy Black. Before long, Lucy manages to connect her case to that of a missing teenager, the kidnapped daughter of a local real estate tycoon. As the investigation twists and turns, Lucy is forced to question not only a range of dangerous suspects, but also everything she thought she knew about her own past.

All three parts in one volume!

From the author of New York Times bestseller Little Girl Lost, this unforgettable and moving thriller is perfect for fans of Tana French and Dennis Lehane. (Released in the UK as Hurt.)

Just before Christmas, the body of a sixteen-year-old girl is found along the train tracks on the outskirts of a small town. As Detective Lucy Black investigates the teenager's tragic last hours in search of clues to her death, she realizes that some of the victim's friends may have been her most dangerous enemies—and that whoever killed her is ready to kill again. Haunted by the memory of a case gone wrong, and taunted by a killer on the loose, Lucy finds herself pitted against a lethal opponent hiding in plain sight.

From an author described by John Connolly as "a major force" in suspense literature, Someone You Know is one of the most atmospheric, powerful thrillers you'll read all year.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Little Girl Lost comes a brand-new thriller featuring Lucy Black—a twisting, gripping story of secrets and lies, perfect for fans of Louise Penny and Tana French.

The body of an elderly man is hauled out of the rushing water of the River Foyle, cold dead. Detective Lucy Black is called in to investigate when it becomes evident that this was not a suicide: the man's body was embalmed before it ever entered the water.

Confounded and exhausted, Lucy heads home to review the case in quiet; but there will be no rest for her tonight. She's barely in the front door when a neighbor knocks because his wife's sister has been attacked and they need her help.

As a string of strange crimes is unspooled throughout the city, Lucy is pulled in countless different directions… until she realizes there may be something dark and dangerous connecting everything.

Soulful and suspenseful, featuring one of the most appealing characters in suspense fiction, The Forgotten Ones is a novel to take your breath away.

The small isle of Islandmore was once an avenue for smugglers and a burial place for unbaptized babies.

When a cold case leads Inspector Devlin to the desolate island in an attempt to locate the bodies of a group of people who have been presumed dead for over thirty years, he uncovers a horrifying secret: the body of a baby who appears to have been murdered. Every fiber of the inspector's being tells him he should find justice for this child, but he is prohibited from investigating further.

Devlin is torn. He has no desire to dredge up painful events of the past, but neither can he let a murderer go unpunished. Devlin must follow his conscience—even when it puts those closest to him at risk.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Little Girl Lost comes a compelling new series …

Inspector Devlin is called to investigate a case of arson: a burning barn and, inside, the charred remains of a local drug dealer.

Suspicions quickly fall on a local vigilante group that calls itself "the Rising."

But Devlin stumbles onto a more pressing case when his old partner's teenage son goes missing. With quiet determination, he attempts to make sense of the boy's disappearance …

That is, until another drug dealer is killed and Devlin realizes that the case goes far deeper and darker than he ever imagined.

Gripping, heartbreaking, and always surprising, The Rising is a tour de force from one of Ireland's greatest crime writers.

*LONGLISTED FOR THE THEAKSTON OLD PECULER CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2021*

''Poetic, human and gripping... reminded me of Bernard MacLaverty''s early work. Yes, it''s that good'' Ian Rankin

''Moving and powerful, this is an important book, which everyone should read'' Ann Cleeves

''The Last Crossing is not only a riveting story about loss and guilt in a fractured society, it is also animportant work. Beautifully written and lingers long in the memory'' Steve Cavanagh

Tony, Hugh and Karen thought they''d seen the last of each other thirty years ago.

Half a lifetime has passed and memories have been buried. But when they are asked to reunite - to lay ghosts to rest for the good of the future - they all have their own reasons to agree.

As they take the ferry from Northern Ireland to Scotland the past is brought into terrible focus - some things are impossible to leave behind.

In The Last Crossing memory is unreliable, truth shifts and slips and the lingering legacy of the Troubles threatens the present once again.

Praise for Brian McGilloway:

''... McGilloway brings a forensic and compassionate eye to bear on the post-Troubles settlement in this thoughtful, moving, morally complex book'' Irish Times

''McGilloway''s grasp of characterisation is of the first rank, and more than compensates for the familiarity of the scenario here. The author continues to be one of Ireland''s most accomplished crime writers'' CrimeTime

''[A] superb book... thoughtful and insightful, wrenching and utterly compelling. It says something truly profound and universal about love, loyalty and revenge... If you want to understand Northern Ireland, or any society that has experienced conflict, put it on your list. And the writing is exquisite'' Jane Casey''Unearths individuals truths, unreliable memories and personal mythologies with a complex character-driven story that will leave you breathless until the final page'' Gerard Brennan

''As heart-stopping and thrilling as it is exquisitely written and prescient'' Claire Allan

''Another extraordinary novel from one of Ireland''s crime fiction masters'' Adrian McKinty

''A remarkably timely thriller'' Irish World

''Heart-stopping'' ANN CLEEVES''Genius'' STEVE CAVANAGH''A triump'' IRISH EXAMINER''Nail-biting'' ANDREA MARA''Exceptional'' JOHN CONNOLLY''Breathlessly exciting'' IRISH INDEPENDENT------------Katie lives a quiet life. She likes her small Derry neighbourhood. She likes her job as a barmaid at O''Reillys. And she loves her daughter, Hope.But everything changes when she is approached by two detectives. They want Katie to tell them the things she hears at work. To become their informant.In this city, Katie knows the dangers of talking to the police. Yet with Hope''s safety at risk should she refuse, she is trapped between two impossible choices.Crossing the O''Reilly brothers could cost her everything. Her only chance of survival is if she can remain the one that they least suspect . . .A gripping, heart-wrenching thriller that explores the fine line between right and wrong, justice and revenge, and how you choose your side when everyone is guilty . . .------------''Claustrophobic'' IRISH TIMES''A heart-stopping story'' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT''Truly an edge-of-your-seat book'' PATRICIA GIBNEY''A propulsive read from start to finish'' JO SPAIN''Gritty, heart-stopping . . . I raced through every page'' SAM BLAKE''McGilloway writes beautifully'' LITERARY REVIEW''Gripping and compulsive'' CLAIRE ALLAN''A masterful mystery writer'' THE GLOSS MAGAZINE ''My heart hasn''t stopped hammering since I started this book'' ANDREA CARTER

''An enthralling, powerful and incredibly moving novel'' Irish Times''Blood Ties is a compulsive police procedural, but it''s so much more than that: thought-provoking, compassionate and beautifully-written. McGilloway is one of the finest crime-writers working today.'' Ann Cleeves''Written in elegantly simple prose... this novel is full of compassion'' Literary Review''Blood Ties is one of those rare gems; a beautifully written crime novel that''s also brilliantly paced, skillfully plotted and utterly absorbing.'' Jo Spain ''Brian McGilloway''s police procedurals are a masterclass in crime fictions'' Andrea Carter''A clever, engaging and beautifully crafted police procedural'' Irish Independent''Some of the very best crime fiction being written today'' Lee Child on Bad Blood __________________How can a dead woman avenge herself on her killer twenty years after her murder?This is the puzzle facing Ben Devlin in his latest case. He is called to the scene of a murder - a man has been stabbed to death in his rented room and when his identity is discovered Devlin feels a ghost walk over his grave as he knows the name Brooklyn Harris well. As a teenager, Harris beat his then-girlfriend Hannah Row to death, and then spent twelve years in prison for the murder.As Devlin investigates the dead man''s movements since his release it becomes apparent Harris has been grooming teenage girls online and then arranging to meet them. But his activities have been discovered by others, notably a vigilante, who goes straight to the top of Devlin''s list of suspects... until he uncovers that Harris was killed on the anniversary of Hannah''s death - just too big a coincidence in Devlin''s books. So Hannah''s family join the ever-growing list of suspects being interviewed by his team. And then forensics contact Devlin with the astounding news that blood found on Harris''s body is a perfect match to that of Hannah Row''s. Yet how can this be; the girl was murdered many years ago - and Devlin doesn''t believe in ghosts.__________________Praise for Brian McGilloway''This dazzling, labyrinthine debut impresses not only for the authentic depiction of a troubled community and the conflicts of a fallible detective, but also for the intense portrait of the borderlands themselves; as beautiful and terrible as the secrets they keep'' Guardian''Poetic, human and gripping... reminded me of Bernard MacLaverty''s early work. Yes, it''s that good'' Ian Rankin''McGilloway''s Borderlands was one of last years most impressive debuts. Does Gallows Lane pass the feared second-novel test? Easily.'' The Times''McGilloway skilfully handles the tangled threads of a conspiracy surrounding an old crime, to make a satisfying mystery with an attractive central character.'' Sunday Telegraph''Well-written, subtly characterised and intriguingly plotted'' Morning Star

What do you do when your child disappears?

''A hugely compelling story of loss, grief and vengeance, The Empty Room is probably the best novel yet by one of our finest mystery writers. Unmissable.'' John Connolly

''The tension and heartbreak kept me turning the pages'' Patricia Gibney

''A searing, thrilling and heartbreaking look at life, loss and revenge, expertly handled by a hugely talented storyteller'' Chris Whitaker

Pandora - Dora - Condron wakes one morning to discover her 17-year old daughter Ellie, has not come home after a party.

The day Ellie disappears, Dora is alone as her husband Eamon has already left for the day in his job as a long-distance lorry driver. So Dora does the usual things: rings around Ellie''s friends... but no one knows where she is. Her panic growing, Dora tries the local hospitals and art college where Ellie is a student - but then the police arrive on her doorstep with the news her daughter''s handbag has been discovered dumped in a layby.

So begins Dora''s ordeal of waiting and not knowing what has become of her girl. Eamon''s lack of empathy and concern, Dora realises, is indicative of the state of their marriage, and left on her own, Dora begins to reassess everything she thought she knew about her family and her life. Increasingly isolated and disillusioned with the police investigation, Dora feels her grip on reality slipping as she takes it upon herself to find her daughter - even if it means tearing apart everything and everybody she had ever loved, and taking justice into her own hands.

Praise for The Empty Room

''Superb'' Natasha Cooper, Literary Review''A finely calibrated account of loss, grief and simmering rage'' Irish Times''A powerful portrayal of one mother''s desperate ordeal... perceptive'' Sunday Independent''The Empty Room has all the elements of great drama - murder, revenge, sacrifice - along with complex moral questions that will keep you engaged long after the final thrilling page'' Martina Murphy

''A compulsive, addictive, heart rending read, The Empty Room is a tale of grief and loss, and ultimately redemption, that puts Brian McGilloway at the very top of the game. I could not put it down'' Sam Blake

''Masterful, humane, compelling, beautifully written, utterly convincing - and without a wasted word'' Catherine Kirwan

''The Empty Room is a tense, and at times claustrophic, slow-burner which builds to a devastating conclusion'' Claire Allan

''A tense thriller'' Irish Daily Mail

''The Empty Room surely secures Brian''s place as one of the best writers out there. . . a thoughtful exploration of a mother struggling with a changed world. . . exceptional'' Chris MacDonald

''High tension and high emotion make this story a page turner'' Roisin Meaney

''An utterly gripping and propulsive read, as one would expect from one of Ireland''s finest thriller writers'' Irish Independent

''Brian McGilloway''s command of plot and assurance of language make it difficult to believe that Borderlands is his debut'' The Times ''A mystery of labyrinthine complexity'' Sunday Telegraph''Dazzling'' The Guardian_______________The corpse of local teenager Angela Cashell is found on the Tyrone- Donegal border, between the North and South of Ireland, in an area known as the borderlands. Garda Inspector Benedict Devlin heads the investigation: the only clues are a gold ring placed on the girl''s finger and an old photograph, left where she died.Then another teenager is murdered, and things become further complicated when Devlin unearths a link between the recent killings and the disappearance of a prostitute twenty-five years earlier - a case in which he believes one of his own colleagues is implicated.As a thickening snow storm blurs the border between North and South, Devlin finds the distinction between right and wrong, vengeance and justice, and even police-officer and criminal becoming equally unclear.________________A dazzling and lyrical debut crime novel, Borderlands marks the beginning of a compelling new series featuring Inspector Benedict Devlin.Praise for Brian McGilloway:''A clever web of intrigue that deepens and darkens as it twists'' Peter James on Gallows Lane''Some of the very best crime fiction being written today'' Lee Child on Bad Blood