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Does Jessica know what the truth is? A stunning psychological debut with a shocking twist When she arrives at work to discover every trace of the company she was working for has disappeared, Jessica’s life spirals into freefall.Her romance with Michael, a celebrated criminologist is already in trouble. He is sick of the unpredictable behaviour caused by her ADHD and is convinced she is a fantasist. When his flat is burgled and precious belongings that remind him of his dead wife are stolen, he blames her.Forced to prove her innocence, Jessica sets out to unravel the events of the last few months. But when she stumbles on a dead body, the lies, deceptions and betrayals that have dogged her whole life come back to haunt her.Can anybody trust her?

’I raced through this book, at a rate of knots. And, oh my, I wasn't expecting what the author delivered! Shocks aplenty, I can tell you!’ Amazon Top 500 Reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Jonah never thought he had it in him to kill a woman, but he was wrong. She was lying at his feet. He had to make the call. Grabbing the receiver on the old landline phone, he dialled in the number. It took so long for the dial to turn back. 9 click-click-click, 9 click-click-click, 9 click-click-click. ‘Which service do you require?’ ‘Ambulance ‒police ‒both.’ Her scream still drilled in his ear even though she was silent. He’d only thought to shut her up. ‘I think I’ve hurt someone.’ When Jenny, a concert violinist, moves to an atmospheric old house in Blackheath, it seems like the answer to her prayers. The eccentric owner, Bridget, is keen to share her house with like-minded artists and also living there is the charismatic actor, Jonah, who is dogged by his traumatic past; both a curse and a blessing as his edgy persona gains traction in the acting world.Jenny is herself battling demons; unable to speak after a catastrophic incident when she was a teenager, she is reliant on strong painkillers to dull the constant pain. Gradually, an insidious addiction takes hold and Jenny’s life spirals out of control.The housemates find themselves battling to save not only their sanity, but also their lives…

A thrilling new whodunnit series, fast-paced and funny, featuring a detective as sharp as his suits and a heroine who’s trouble. The River Thames always gives up its dead… There’s a killer picking off victims from the wild swimming spots on the upper reaches of the Thames. The case takes Detective Inspector Leo George into the path of Jess Bridges, a private investigator who lives life close to the edge.Their enquiries lead them to author, Jago Jackson, whose book on secret wild swimming spots has turned him into a social media celebrity. Is Jago’s book the blueprint that the murderer is following? If so, does that make Jago a target or the killer himself? Either way, the duo find themselves swimming in some very dangerous waters …Why readers love Black River:‘Be prepared to read through the night' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘More twists than a corkscrew’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book quickly grabbed me and wouldn’t let go.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘It makes your veins thrill with adrenaline!’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘One minute I felt utterly terrified and the next I was laughing at the sharp humour ’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘An action-packed, exciting and gripping read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐

A thrilling new whodunnit series, fast-paced and funny, featuring a detective as sharp as his suits and a heroine who’s trouble. 3000 years ago Iron Age people carved a White Horse on the Downs near Uffington Castle and now someone has dumped a body there. Laid out like a ceremonial killing, Detective Inspector Leo George isn't convinced that the murder is what it appears.He suspects the young female victim may have been a member of the Children of the White Horse, a secretive valley commune, but none of the cult members are talking. That is until he discovers his friend, Jess Bridges, is undercover in the commune, attempting to persuade a wayward young woman to leave the cult.Leo is confronted by the fact that Jess is heading right into the heart of a mystery that has less to do with ancient gods than it does modern vices, and there is nothing old about spilling blood…Why readers love White Horse:‘Gripping, fast paced and full of twists and turns.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I devoured it in one sitting.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Excellent mystery’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This gripped me from the start' ⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This span me around, plonked me down and walked away leaving me slightly dazed!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐'Great characters and more than a dollop of well-placed humour' ⭐⭐⭐⭐

A thrilling new whodunnit series, fast-paced and funny, featuring a detective as sharp as his suits and a heroine who’s trouble. The compelling new mystery featuring Bridges and George has them taking on a haunting new case that will leave them doubting their judgement, and even their own eyes and ears. When the body of a Russian millionaire is found dead in the grounds of a grand home in Oxford, DI Leo George immediately suspects foul play. The death once again brings him into contact with Jess Bridges, an investigator of missing persons with the uncanny knack for sniffing out trouble, and just as often the cause of it herself.Housesitting in the empty property next door, Jess is drawn into the investigation and the pair soon realize that there has been a nasty feud festering behind the grand facades of Oxford’s elite homeowners. When another body is found, Leo and Jess find themselves pulled into a mystery that will take them to a very dark place, and bring them closer than they have ever been before…Why readers love Red House:‘Absorbing, witty and riveting’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Intriguing and even nerve-wracking at times!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I raced through this book in one sitting' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Your next satisfying binge read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Compulsive, addictive and thoroughly original … Stirling knows exactly how to keep you on your toes.‘ ⭐⭐⭐⭐'All-encompassing, complex page-turner' ⭐⭐⭐⭐

A thrilling new whodunnit series, fast-paced and funny, featuring a detective as sharp as his suits and a heroine who’s trouble. DI Leo George has been invited to a friends’ reunion weekend at a lodge in the grounds of the exclusive Piccadilly Club in the affluent Cotswolds village of Chipping Norton. He’s bringing his new girlfriend, Jess Bridges, an edgy private detective who’s wondering if she’ll fit in with Leo’s old university set.As the only outsider, it’s clear to Jess that there is more than just friendship at the heart of the group, and they seem to have made a habit of pushing the boundaries of their relationships to their limits. The weekend proves to be a catalyst that opens a Pandora’s box of ugly secrets – Jess can see that when some friendships are this toxic, there can only be one deadly outcome…Why readers love Grey Stones:‘A solid mystery that kept me guessing' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘An intriguing and spine tingling read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Will keep you at the edge of your seat … a joy to read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I loved loved loved Leo and Jess’s latest adventure'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘The best so far … a great balance of humour and twists’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A compulsive, enthralling and thoroughly gripping read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Each Reading Book in the Rapid Plus stages 10-12 series is finely levelled for KS3 students, and includes:

E ngaging texts with mature topics and themes to appeal to older readers . Accessible layout with a dyslexia-friendly font and colour scheme. A diverse range of characters which all students can identify with. Quiz sections and recap pages to help learners develop their comprehension skills and reading stamina.

Each Reading Book in the Rapid Plus stages 10-12 series is finely levelled for KS3 students, and includes:

E ngaging texts with mature topics and themes to appeal to older readers . Accessible layout with a dyslexia-friendly font and colour scheme. A diverse range of characters which all students can identify with. Quiz sections and recap pages to help learners develop their comprehension skills and reading stamina.