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“A gripping mystery starring a fascinating female detective . . . an exciting debut procedural that will leave readers wanting more from Caz Frear.” —BustleTwenty-six-year-old Cat Kinsella overcame a troubled childhood to become a Detective Constable with the Metropolitan Police Force, but she’s never been able to banish these ghosts. When she’s called to the scene of a murder in Islington, not far from the pub her estranged father still runs, she discovers that Alice Lapaine, a young housewife who didn’t get out much, has been found strangled.Cat and her team immediately suspect Alice’s husband, until she receives a mysterious phone call that links the victim to Maryanne Doyle, a teenage girl who went missing in Ireland eighteen years earlier. The call raises uneasy memories for Cat—her family met Maryanne while on holiday, right before she vanished. Though she was only a child, Cat knew that her charming but dissolute father wasn’t telling the truth when he denied knowing anything about Maryanne or her disappearance. Did her father do something to the teenage girl all those years ago? Could he have harmed Alice now? And how can you trust a liar even if he might be telling the truth?Determined to close the two cases, Cat rushes headlong into the investigation, crossing ethical lines and trampling professional codes. But in looking into the past, she might not like what she finds . . .“A gripping mystery.” —People“A dark and smart page-turner.” —The New York Times“Outstanding . . . a confident first novel that successfully melds the police procedural with the psychological thriller.” —South Florida Sun Sentinel

The bestselling author of Sweet Little Lies brings back Cat Kinsella, an investigator “on par with Susie Steiner’s and Tana French’s female detectives” (Kirkus Reviews).After a brief stint in the Mayor’s Office, Detective Constable Cat Kinsella is back at the London Metropolitan Police, wisecracking with her partner Luigi Parnell and trying to avoid the wrath of their boss.But for Cat and Parnell, it’s serious business when a young Australian woman turns up dead after a party thrown by her new boss. The initial investigation points to Joseph Madden, the owner of a coffee shop around the corner from police headquarters. Madden insists he’s innocent, that he was home with his wife Rachel at the time of the murder. When police question her, Rachel contradicts his alibi, swearing that she was home alone.While the team builds its case against Joseph, Cat is tasked with getting to the heart of the Maddens’ marriage. Cat knows that one of them is lying—but the question of which one, and why, is far more complicated than she could have expected. As she tries to balance the demands of the investigation with a budding romance and unresolved family drama, Cat has to decide how far she’ll go to keep her own past mistakes buried.With her trademark wit and brilliant plotting, Caz Frear ratchets up the tension and keeps you guessing as she explores the secrets we keep from our loved ones—and the ones we’d kill to keep safe in the dark.“Another can’t-miss summer hit . . . spellbinding from start to finish . . . masterfully written.” —New York Journal of Books

Some cases just won’t stay closed . . . A gripping mystery starring an unlikely London cop “on par with Susie Steiner’s and Tana French’s female detectives” (Kirkus Reviews).Growing up in a family with ties to organized crime, Detective Constable Cat Kinsella knows the criminal world better than most cops do. As a member of the Metropolitan Police, she’s made efforts to distinguish herself from her relatives. But leading an upstanding life isn’t always easy, and Cat has come close to crossing the line—a fact she keeps well hidden from her superiors.Working their latest case, Cat and her partner, Luigi Parnell, discover a connection to a notorious serial killer who abducted and killed several women in 2012. Though he was eventually apprehended, his final victim, Holly Kemp, was never found and he never confessed to her murder, despite the solid eyewitness testimony against him. Now, six years later, the discovery of Holly’s remains near Cambridge seems to be the definitive proof needed to close the case. Until Cat and Parnell start to notice some troubling discrepancies . . . “Brilliant dialogue, clear plotting and unique voice. This is my favorite in the series to date.” —Ann Cleeves, New York Times–bestselling author of the Shetland Mysteries “Whip-smart, brutally blunt, and always hilarious, Cat Kinsella is one of the best investigators in crime fiction today . . . a wickedly twisted plot . . . another riveting story in a must-read series.” —Kelsey Rae Dimberg, author of Girl in the Rearview Mirror“Tense, twisting and terrific.” —Lancashire Post

Acclaimed, internationally bestselling author Caz Frear ratchets up the suspense in this outstanding standalone psychological thrillera gripping tale of revenge, loyalty, and the secrets hidden between the walls of the most beautiful home in town.Ellen Walsh has done something very, very bad. If only she knew what it was . . .Teacher, mother, wife, and all-around good citizen Ellen is juggling nonstop commitments, from raising a teen and two toddlers to job-hunting to finally renovating her dream home, the Meadowhouse. Amidst the chaos, an ominous note arrives in the mail, declaring:People have to learn there are consequences, Ellen.And Im going to teach you that lesson.Right under your nose.Why would someone send her this? Ellen has no clue. Shes no angela white lie here, an occasional sharp tongue therebut nothing to incur the wrath of an anonymous enemy. Shed never intentionally hurt anyone.But intention doesnt matter to someone. Someone blames this supposed good person for all the bad theyve experienced. And maybe they have reason to? Because few of us get through life without leaving a black mark on someone elses. Could the five bad deeds that come to haunt Ellen explain why things have gone so horribly wrong?As she races to discover whos set on destroying her reputation and her future, Ellen continues to receive increasingly threatening messages . . . each one hitting closer to everything she cherishes.

‘Frear has a good ear for darkly comic touches, which combines with her pacey plot for an engrossing read’ Daily Mail FROM THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF SWEET LITTLE LIES COMES A DARK AND TWISTY THRILLER ABOUT SECRETS, LIES AND REVENGE. ONE WOMAN'S SECRETTWO SIDES TO EVERY STORYTHREE DEADLY BETRAYALSFOUR POTENTIAL SUSPECTSFIVE BAD DEEDS‘A big high five for Caz Frear’s Five Bad Deeds - a page-gripping, nail-gnawing good read’ Cara Hunter'A deliciously dark story of how one woman’s life of seemingly domestic bliss can unravel faster than she ever thought possible. I predict it will be one of the big hits of 2024 - I loved it' Nikki Smith'Deliciously waspish, twisty, and relatable' Claire McGowanEllen Walsh has done something very, very bad. If only she knew what it was . . .Teacher, mother, wife, and all-around good citizen Ellen is juggling non-stop commitments, from raising a teen and two toddlers to job-hunting, to finally renovating her dream home, the Meadowhouse. Amidst the chaos, an ominous note arrives in the mail declaring:SOONER OR LATER EVERYONE SITS DOWN TO A BANQUET OF CONSEQUENCES.Why would someone send her this note? Ellen has no clue. She's no angel - a white lie here and there, an occasional sharp tongue - but nothing to incur the wrath of an anonymous enemy.Everyone around Ellen - her husband, her teenage daughter, her sister, her best friend, her neighbours - can guess why, though.  They all know from bitter experience that while Ellen’s intentions are always good, this ultimately counts for very little when you’ve (unintentionally?) blown up someone’s life.  Could the five bad deeds that come to haunt Ellen explain why things have gone so horribly wrong?As she races to discover who’s set on destroying her life, Ellen receives more anonymous messages, each one more threatening than the last . . . and each hitting closer and closer to home and everything she cherishes.Praise for Five Bad Deeds:‘Brilliant . . . so clever and the characters felt real. Whip smart and perfectly executed’ C J Tudor 'A dark, addictive, suburban nightmare. Five Bad Deeds is an edge of your seat, up all night delight' Chris Whitaker'Caz Frear is on fire! Five Bad Deeds is an absolute scorcher with a moral message about the effect of our actions on others at its dark and thrilling heart' Victoria Selman'Five Bad Deeds is ferociously entertaining, spiky, bitchy, funny - and absolutely messed with my head in the most fun way. Bravo, Frear!' Catherine Ryan Howard'Few crime authors are able to bring characters to life in the way Frear does, and it's a testament to her skill that we are rooting for Ellen as her world unravels while thrilling at her discomfort' Fiona Cummins'Layered characters, gut-punching twists and beautifully written. This is addictive reading from Caz' Jo Spain'An utterly compelling, superbly characterised, constantly fascinating mystery. I read with my eyes inches from the pages as each new reveal unfolded, and the final reveal was superb' Gytha Lodge‘This book is genius. Funny, authentic, keeps you guessing and gasping as you can’t trust ANYONE. Bravo Caz Frear’ Jo Callaghan'It is glorious. Every line is a pithy zinger and every character so well drawn. I'm normally a fast reader, but I'm taking my time to savour every word, it's that good' Michelle Davies‘Had me holding my breath for the last fifty pages. Frear is a master at suspense, building it to breaking point. I didn't want to finish it’ Celia Walden'If there was ever a book that screamed "what the f**k is going on here?" then this is it. Incredible characters that drew me in and had me completely hooked, this book was tightly woven, so intriguing and utterly satisfying' S. J. I Holliday'Caz Frear is a class act. A blistering read that will grab you by throat and not let you go' Cass Green

From the internationally bestselling author of Sweet Little Lies comes a dark and twisty thriller about secrets, lies and revenge. Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Laura Marshall and T. M. Logan.* LONGLISTED FOR THE CWA TWISTED DAGGER 2025 * 'A dark, addictive, suburban nightmare' Chris Whitaker 'Ferociously entertaining, spiky, bitchy, funny' Catherine Ryan Howard ‘A page-gripping, nail-gnawing good read’ Cara Hunter 'A deliciously dark story' Nikki SmithEllen Walsh has done something very, very bad. If only she knew what it was . . . Teacher, mother, wife, and all-around good citizen Ellen is juggling non-stop commitments, from raising a teen and two toddlers to job-hunting, and renovating her dream home. Amidst the chaos, a note arrives in the mail declaring: Sooner or later everyone sits down to a banquet of consequences. Ellen has no idea why someone would send this to her. She tells the occasional white lie, has a sharp tongue now and again, but she’s done nothing to incur the wrath of an anonymous enemy.  As she races to discover who’s set on destroying her life, Ellen receives more threatening messages, each one hitting closer to home and everything that she cherishes. Could the five bad deeds that come back to haunt her explain why things have taken such a deadly turn?Praise for Five Bad Deeds . . . ‘This book is genius. Funny, authentic, keeps you guessing and gasping as you can’t trust ANYONE’ Jo Callaghan 'Deliciously waspish, twisty, and relatable' Claire McGowan 'Five Bad Deeds is an absolute scorcher with a moral message about the effect of our actions on others at its dark and thrilling heart' Victoria Selman 'Layered characters, gut-punching twists and beautifully written' Jo Spain 'An utterly compelling, superbly characterised, constantly fascinating mystery' Gytha Lodge

From the internationally bestselling author of Sweet Little Lies comes a dark and twisty thriller about secrets, lies and revenge. Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Laura Marshall and T. M. Logan.* LONGLISTED FOR THE CWA TWISTED DAGGER 2025 *'A dark, addictive, suburban nightmare' Chris Whitaker'Ferociously entertaining, spiky, bitchy, funny' Catherine Ryan Howard‘A page-gripping, nail-gnawing good read’ Cara Hunter'A deliciously dark story' Nikki SmithEllen Walsh has done something very, very bad. If only she knew what it was . . .Teacher, mother, wife, and all-around good citizen Ellen is juggling non-stop commitments, from raising a teen and two toddlers to job-hunting, and renovating her dream home. Amidst the chaos, a note arrives in the mail declaring: Sooner or later everyone sits down to a banquet of consequences.Ellen has no idea why someone would send this to her. She tells the occasional white lie, has a sharp tongue now and again, but she’s done nothing to incur the wrath of an anonymous enemy.  As she races to discover who’s set on destroying her life, Ellen receives more threatening messages, each one hitting closer to home and everything that she cherishes. Could the five bad deeds that come back to haunt her explain why things have taken such a deadly turn?Praise for Five Bad Deeds . . .‘This book is genius. Funny, authentic, keeps you guessing and gasping as you can’t trust ANYONE’ Jo Callaghan'Deliciously waspish, twisty, and relatable' Claire McGowan'Five Bad Deeds is an absolute scorcher with a moral message about the effect of our actions on others at its dark and thrilling heart' Victoria Selman'Layered characters, gut-punching twists and beautifully written' Jo Spain'An utterly compelling, superbly characterised, constantly fascinating mystery' Gytha Lodge

From the internationally bestselling author of Sweet Little Lies comes a dark and twisty thriller about secrets, lies and revenge. Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Laura Marshall and T. M. Logan.* LONGLISTED FOR THE CWA TWISTED DAGGER 2025 * 'A dark, addictive, suburban nightmare' Chris Whitaker 'Ferociously entertaining, spiky, bitchy, funny' Catherine Ryan Howard ‘A page-gripping, nail-gnawing good read’ Cara Hunter 'A deliciously dark story' Nikki SmithEllen Walsh has done something very, very bad. If only she knew what it was . . . Teacher, mother, wife, and all-around good citizen Ellen is juggling non-stop commitments, from raising a teen and two toddlers to job-hunting, and renovating her dream home. Amidst the chaos, a note arrives in the mail declaring: Sooner or later everyone sits down to a banquet of consequences. Ellen has no idea why someone would send this to her. She tells the occasional white lie, has a sharp tongue now and again, but she’s done nothing to incur the wrath of an anonymous enemy.  As she races to discover who’s set on destroying her life, Ellen receives more threatening messages, each one hitting closer to home and everything that she cherishes. Could the five bad deeds that come back to haunt her explain why things have taken such a deadly turn?Praise for Five Bad Deeds . . . ‘This book is genius. Funny, authentic, keeps you guessing and gasping as you can’t trust ANYONE’ Jo Callaghan 'Deliciously waspish, twisty, and relatable' Claire McGowan 'Five Bad Deeds is an absolute scorcher with a moral message about the effect of our actions on others at its dark and thrilling heart' Victoria Selman 'Layered characters, gut-punching twists and beautifully written' Jo Spain 'An utterly compelling, superbly characterised, constantly fascinating mystery' Gytha Lodge

WINNER OF THE RICHARD AND JUDY SEARCH FOR A BESTSELLER COMPETITION'A blistering debut from a major new voice. I couldn't put it down. Authentic, compelling, unflinching and tender and written with real verve and assurance' ERIN KELLY'Debut novels don't come better than this one, which begs the question - Caz Frear, where have you been?' RICHARD MADELEY 'Taut, gripping, surprising and original - a fabulous read' JUDY FINNIGAN'Caz Frear's ability to write tight, tense dialogue with a dark comedic slant is brilliant. I read Sweet Little Lies in one sitting, it is a terrific debut' LYNDA LA PLANTE'BRILLIANT! Unputdownable and great writing. Recommended' MARIAN KEYES'An astonishingly confident and individual voice' ANN CLEEVESWHAT I THOUGHT I KNEWIn 1998, Maryanne Doyle disappeared and Dad knew something about it?Maryanne Doyle was never seen again.WHAT I ACTUALLY KNOWIn 1998, Dad lied about knowing Maryanne Doyle.Alice Lapaine has been found strangled near Dad's pub. Dad was in the local area for both Maryanne Doyle's disappearance and Alice Lapaine's murder - FACTConnection?Trust cuts both ways . . . what do you do when it's gone? FOR FANS OF ERIN KELLY AND BELINDA BAUER, GET READY FOR THE SUSPENSE NOVEL OF THE YEAR.'A killer premise. An original voice. An utterly compelling story that will keep you up all night' FIONA CUMMINS, author of Rattle'Impossible to put down' ALEX GRAY'The best debut I've read in a very long time' WILLIAM RYAN'An incredibly strong and confident voice that has hit the page fully-formed' CATHERINE RYAN HOWARD, author of Distress Signals'A perfect storm of a crime novel . . . one of the best novels in this genre' LIZ LOVES BOOKS

WINNER OF THE RICHARD AND JUDY SEARCH FOR A BESTSELLER COMPETITION''A blistering debut from a major new voice. I couldn''t put it down. Authentic, compelling, unflinching and tender and written with real verve and assurance'' ERIN KELLY ''Debut novels don''t come better than this one, which begs the question - Caz Frear, where have you been?'' RICHARD MADELEY ''Taut, gripping, surprising and original - a fabulous read'' JUDY FINNIGAN''Caz Frear''s ability to write tight, tense dialogue with a dark comedic slant is brilliant. I read Sweet Little Lies in one sitting, it is a terrific debut'' LYNDA LA PLANTE''BRILLIANT! Unputdownable and great writing. Recommended'' MARIAN KEYES''An astonishingly confident and individual voice'' ANN CLEEVESWHAT I THOUGHT I KNEWIn 1998, Maryanne Doyle disappeared and Dad knew something about it?Maryanne Doyle was never seen again.WHAT I ACTUALLY KNOWIn 1998, Dad lied about knowing Maryanne Doyle.Alice Lapaine has been found strangled near Dad''s pub. Dad was in the local area for both Maryanne Doyle''s disappearance and Alice Lapaine''s murder - FACTConnection?Trust cuts both ways . . . what do you do when it''s gone? FOR FANS OF ERIN KELLY AND BELINDA BAUER, GET READY FOR THE SUSPENSE NOVEL OF THE YEAR.-----''A killer premise. An original voice. An utterly compelling story that will keep you up all night'' FIONA CUMMINS, author of Rattle''Impossible to put down'' ALEX GRAY''The best debut I''ve read in a very long time'' WILLIAM RYAN''An incredibly strong and confident voice that has hit the page fully-formed'' CATHERINE RYAN HOWARD, author of Distress Signals''A perfect storm of a crime novel . . . one of the best novels in this genre'' LIZ LOVES BOOKS

THE BRILLIANT NEW THRILLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE RICHARD & JUDY SEARCH FOR A BESTSELLER COMPETITION WINNER AND NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER, SWEET LITTLE LIES. ''A crime fiction force to be reckoned with'' Erin Kelly''I loved it!'' Ann CleevesFour victims.Killer caught.Case closed . . . Or is it? Christopher Masters, known as ''The Roommate Killer'', strangled three women over a two-week period in a London house in November 2012. Holly Kemp, his fourth victim, was never found.Until now.Her remains have been unearthed in a field in Cambridgeshire and DC Cat Kinsella and the Major Investigation Team are called in. But immediately there are questions surrounding the manner of her death. And with Masters now dead, no one to answer them. Did someone get it wrong all those years ago? And if so, who killed Holly Kemp? WHAT AUTHORS ARE SAYING ABOUT CAZ FREAR: ''Caz Frear is incredibly gifted'' MARIAN KEYES''A major new voice'' ERIN KELLY''Caz Frear''s ability to write tight, tense dialogue with a dark comedic slant is brilliant'' LYNDA LA PLANTE ''Brilliantly written, cleverly plotted, great characters. Can''t wait to see this fly!'' B. A. PARIS''A wonderful cast of brilliant characters. A triumph for Caz Frear'' RACHEL ABBOTT''Crime procedural at its best'' C J TUDOR''Reads brilliantly'' CLARE MACKINTOSH ''Another absolute smash and one of my favourite protagonists'' JO SPAIN''Caz Frear is that rare talent'' FIONA CUMMINS''Impossible to put down'' ALEX GRAY''The phenomenal Caz Frear'' CHRIS WHITAKER''Caz Frear combines a devilishly clever plot and amazing complex characters with a light touch that makes for a deeply satisfying read. Another Cat Kinsella winner'' CASS GREEN''Once again Caz Frear gives us a brilliant crime puzzle to solve. With plenty of emotion, Cat Kinsella''s trademark wit and an engaging plot to boot, crime fans need look no further for a great read'' OLIVIA KIERNAN

THE BRILLIANT NEW THRILLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE RICHARD & JUDY SEARCH FOR A BESTSELLER WINER AND NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER, SWEET LITTLE LIES. 'A crime fiction force to be reckoned with' Erin Kelly'I loved it!' Ann CleevesFour victims.Killer caught.Case closed . . . Or is it? Christopher Masters, known as 'The Roommate Killer', strangled three women over a two-week period in a London house in November 2012. Holly Kemp, his fourth victim, was never found.Until now.Her remains have been unearthed in a field in Cambridgeshire and DC Cat Kinsella and the Major Investigation Team are called in. But immediately there are questions surrounding the manner of her death. And with Masters now dead, no one to answer them. Did someone get it wrong all those years ago? And if so, who killed Holly Kemp? WHAT AUTHORS ARE SAYING ABOUT CAZ FREAR: 'Caz Frear is incredibly gifted' MARIAN KEYES'A major new voice' ERIN KELLY'Caz Frear's ability to write tight, tense dialogue with a dark comedic slant is brilliant' LYNDA LA PLANTE 'Brilliantly written, cleverly plotted, great characters. Can't wait to see this fly!' B. A. PARIS'A wonderful cast of brilliant characters. A triumph for Caz Frear' RACHEL ABBOTT'Crime procedural at its best' C J TUDOR'Reads brilliantly' CLARE MACKINTOSH 'Another absolute smash and one of my favourite protagonists' JO SPAIN'Caz Frear is that rare talent' FIONA CUMMINS'Impossible to put down' ALEX GRAY'The phenomenal Caz Frear' CHRIS WHITAKER'Caz Frear combines a devilishly clever plot and amazing complex characters with a light touch that makes for a deeply satisfying read. Another Cat Kinsella winner' CASS GREEN'Once again Caz Frear gives us a brilliant crime puzzle to solve. With plenty of emotion, Cat Kinsella's trademark wit and an engaging plot to boot, crime fans need look no further for a great read' OLIVIA KIERNAN

''A crime fiction force to be reckoned with'' ERIN KELLYThe twisted and unpredictable new crime thriller from winner of the Richard and Judy Search for a Bestseller competition, perfect for fans of The Innocent Wife. He told me he was innocent of his girlfriend''s murder.He told me his wife was out to get him. What he didn''t tell me was why. He has a history of cheating. He attended the party where his girlfriend was murdered.And so did his wife.Adulterer.Murderer.Victim.Can I find the truth in the lies?***''A treat for all crime fans'' ANN CLEEVES''I loved . . . brilliant'' CLARE MACKINTOSH''An absolute knockout of a novel'' C J TUDOR

Del ett: Cat Kinsella.

Små vita lögner är en gripande spänningsroman där den unga polisen Cat Kinsella tvingas göra upp med sina egna familjehemligheter för att lösa ett mord på en för länge sedan försvunnen flicka.

När en person hittas död nära Cats pappas pub upptäcker hon att den mördade Alice Lapaine inte är den hon utgett sig för att vara. I stället verkar hon sammanlänkad med det mystiska försvinnandet av tonårsflickan Maryanne Doyle. Upptäckten för Cat tillbaka till sin barndom då hon och hennes familj träffade Maryanne under en semester, precis innan hon försvann. Vad hade egentligen Cats pappa med försvinnandet att göra? Det enda Cat är säker på är att han genom åren försett henne med lögner kring vad som hände.

Och frågan uppstår om kan man lita på en lögnare, trots att han talar sanning?

Cat Kinsella, del 1."Små vita lögner" är en gripande spänningsroman där den unga polisen Cat Kinsella tvingas göra upp med sina egna familjehemligheter för att lösa ett mord på en för länge sedan försvunnen flicka. När en person hittas död nära Cats pappas pub upptäcker hon att den mördade Alice Lapaine inte är den hon utgett sig för att vara. I stället verkar hon sammanlänkad med det mystiska försvinnandet av tonårsflickan Maryanne Doyle. Upptäckten för Cat tillbaka till sin barndom då hon och hennes familj träffade Maryanne under en semester, precis innan hon försvann. Vad hade egentligen Cats pappa med försvinnandet att göra? Det enda Cat är säker på är att han genom åren försett henne med lögner kring vad som hände. Och frågan uppstår om kan man lita på en lögnare, trots att han talar sanning?

Cat Kinsella, del 2.En ung kvinna hittas mördad efter att hennes chef har haft en vild fest. Allt pekar på att det är den charmige caféägaren – och tillika svåger till kvinnans chef – Joseph Madden som är skyldig. Men Madden upprepar gång på gång sin oskuld och påstår att han var hemma med sin fru Rachel vid tidpunkten för mordet. Frun i sin tur hävdar att hon var hemma på egen hand. Polisen Cat Kinsella får i uppdrag att kartlägga paret Maddens äktenskap, och hon märker genast att det präglas av fler lögner än hon någonsin kunnat ana. Det verkar dessutom vara andra familjemedlemmar inblandade, som både skyddar och sviker varandra. Spåren leder Kinsella till ett olöst mord på en annan ung kvinna. Men frågan kvarstår – vad har familjen Madden med de mördade flickorna att göra? Alla verkar vara inblandade, men ingen yttrar ett ord.