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THE MUST-READ CRIME DEBUT OF 2025 FROM THE MIND BEHIND BROADCHURCH AND DOCTOR WHOSmall-town secrets, a detective running out of time, and the killer hiding in plain sight. 'A masterclass whodunnit' Gillian McAllister'A craftily plotted mystery, full of memorable characters' Mail on Sunday'Snappy dialogue, confident. Turns expectations of village life on their head' Sunday Times'A strong pace, good characterisation and an excellent sense of place get this projected series off to a flying start' Guardian–When Nicola Bridge moves back to Dorset after years as a CID detective in the big city, the last thing she expects is for the picturesque village of Fleetcombe to become a grisly crime scene.Jim Tiernan, landlord of the White Hart pub, has been found dead, the body staged with macabre relish on an isolated country road. As soon as she starts asking questions, Nicola realises everyone in the village has something to hide.Frankie, the hairdresser who isn’t a skilled enough actor to conceal they’re lying about the night of the murder.Eddie, the delivery driver whose heart starts racing every time he drives past the crime scene.Deakins, the embittered farmer still living in the shadow of a supposedly murderous ancestor.And even the little girl, hidden at the top of the playground slide, who’s watching them all.Whispers. Rumours. Lies. But Nicola knows that somewhere among them, a killer is hiding in plain sight.Because sometimes the smallest villages hide the darkest secrets…– PRAISE FOR DEATH AT THE WHITE HART'I loved it. A murder mystery that feels like it’s set right now, packed with vivid characters and a detective I adored – and I didn’t guess who did it. A wonderful book' - Russell T Davies'Layered, human, suspenseful and surprising - this guy knows how to tell a story, that's for sure' - Lee Child'Fans of Broadchurch are going to LOVE Death at the White Hart! With its compelling pair of detectives and tense, creepy atmosphere, once you start reading, I defy you to stop' - Shari Lapena'Chibnall distils his talent for blockbusting screen drama into a deliciously gritty and well-written police procedural. A searing debut crime fans will love!' - Janice Hallett'Literally unputdownable. SO pacy and delicious, I loved the stream of new reveals, the plot kept me guessing and the excellent characterisation was my favourite bit. Just a huge treat to read' - Marian Keyes'With a confounding crime and a stellar cast of characters, Death at the White Hart is everything I love in a crime novel' - Jennie Godfrey, bestselling author of The List of Suspicious Things'Brilliant characterisation and fabulous suspense - as unputdownable as you'd expect from the writer of Broadchurch' - Jenny Colgan'A sleek and sinister debut that grips you from the first page and doesn't let go' - Celia Walden, Richard and Judy bestselling author of Payday'A promising start to a crime career – old ideas with a fresh spin, and a great ending' - Geoffrey Wansell, Daily Mail'A clever, compelling crime drama' - Sun

Detective Nicola Bridge returns in the thrilling new novel from Chris Chibnall, creator of Broadchurch and showrunner of Seven Dials, and Sunday Times bestselling author of Death at the White Hart'This guy knows how to tell a story, that's for sure’ Lee Child ******* For its many repeat customers, Parkwood Holiday Village in west Dorset is a haven – an idyllic woodland, a tranquil lake, customer service around the clock.Until, just before dawn the day after midsummer, a body is found in the resort’s swimming pool .Detective Nicola Bridge, exhausted from late nights worrying about her increasingly errant teenage son, faces an endless stream of potential witnesses. But as she speaks to the guests and staff, she soon uncovers an interconnected web of secrets and lies.Was the killer the guest who lied to his wife about where he was that night?Was it the arrogant high ropes instructor who’s unable to explain his recent scars?Or might it be the new resort manager, an impeccably put-together woman with a very big secret?With hundreds of restless guests and staff on site, Nicola knows the clock is ticking to find the killer before they disappear for good.Or before they strike again…

Inspired by the first season of the BAFTA award-winning ITV series, this is the official, unmissable Broadchurch novel. Incredibly moving and containing never-before-seen material, it takes you inside the minds and motivations of the unforgettable cast of characters.It's a hot July morning in the Dorset town of Broadchurch when Beth Latimer realises that her eleven-year-old son, Danny, is missing. As Beth searches desperately for her boy, her best friend, local police officer DS Ellie Miller, arrives at work to find that the promotion she was promised has been given to disreputable Scottish outsider DI Alec Hardy.When Danny's body is found on the beach Ellie must put her feelings aside as she works with DI Hardy to solve the mystery of Danny's death. As the case becomes a murder investigation the news hits the national press, jolting sleepy Broadchurch into the national spotlight.As the town's secrets begin to unravel, members of this tight-knit community begin to consider those in their midst. Right now it's impossible to know who to trust...

The Sunday Times bestseller Waterstones Thriller of the MonthSoon to be a major ITV seriesDiscover the must-read mystery everyone’s talking about, from the showrunner of Broadchurch and Netflix's smash-hit new series, SEVEN DIALS‘A masterclass whodunnit’ Gillian McAllister‘Everything I love in a crime novel’ Jennie Godfrey‘As unputdownable as you'd expect from the writer of Broadchurch’ Jenny Colgan--The body is found abandoned on the A35 in Dorset – tied to a chair, stag antlers on his head.It's Jim Tiernan, landlord of Fleetcombe’s The White Hart pub – and now a murder victim.Newly arrived DS Nicola Bridge has her work cut out. Fleetcombe is a picture-postcard village. Murder is the last thing on anyone’s mind.Except that here Nicola finds whispers, rumours, resentments and lie after lie.Because the smaller the village, the darker its hidden secrets . . .--More praise for Death at The White Hart:‘Layered, human, suspenseful and surprising - this guy knows how to tell a story, that's for sure’ Lee Child‘I loved it. A murder mystery that feels like it’s set right now, packed with vivid characters and a detective I adored – and I didn’t guess who did it. A wonderful book’ Russell T Davies‘Snappy dialogue, confident. Turns expectations of village life on their head’ Joan Smith, Sunday Times‘Literally unputdownable. SO pacy and delicious…Just a huge treat to read’ Marian Keyes

Rachel and Scott are getting married. They are also buying a house together – never the easiest of things to do at the same time. When the house price goes up, their plans for the dream wedding have to be downsized to the local registry office. Rachel’s mother, however, has other ideas. What if the family could join forces and make it a wedding to be proud of?With a marquee in the back garden, a hand-me-down dress, the pub band and two fully functioning Portaloos, surely the day will pass without a hitch?A new play from Chris Chibnall, the writer of ITV’s smash success Broadchurch, as well as Torchwood.

Three A.M. on a hot midsummer's night in Manchester. A party taking place in a shabby Victorian terrace house. In the back garden Tony and Ruth meet, thanks to a stolen can of beer. On the floor above, Don and Edie are having a party of their own. As the night progresses, love is definitely in the air - but then so is the smell of cheap lager. And even cheaper aftershave. Kiss Me Like You Mean It was shortlisted for the Meyer-Whitworth Award, and has subsequently been produced in various venues around the world, including a successful three month run in Paris in 2004.