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‘Absolutely fantastic, had me gripped!!! Loved it!’ 5 stars, NetGalley reviewerWhen human remains are discovered under Bradford’s derelict Odeon car park, DS Nikita Parekh and her team are immediately called to the scene.Distracted by keeping her young nephew out of trouble, Nikki is relieved when the investigation is transferred to the Cold Case Unit, and she can finally focus on her family.But after the identity of the victim is revealed, she’s soon drawn back into the case. The dead man is a direct link to her painful past.As the body count begins to rise, Nikki must do everything she can to stop the killer in their tracks before anyone else gets hurt – even if it means digging up secrets she had long kept hidden… For readers of Angela Marsons and LJ Ross comes a gritty new crime series featuring bold, brave and ferocious D.S. Nikki Parekh! This rip-roaring thriller will have you reading long into the night! Readers LOVE Last Request:‘I devoured this over two nights, literally not being able to put it down.’ 5 stars, NetGalley reviewer‘Amazing… A story so twisted it makes your head spin in a good way.’ 5 stars, NetGalley reviewer‘An excellent crime thriller… Entertaining and exciting and a particularly satisfying finale… Engrossing.’ 5 stars, NetGalley reviewer‘What a cracking novel! Right from the first page the story is hugely entertaining and fast paced.’ 5 stars, Amazon Reviewer‘The characters in this book are amazing, especially the police team.’ 5 stars, Amazon Reviewer‘I have hardly been able to put this book down, so gripping was the storyline, characters & fast-paced writing.’ 5 stars, Amazon Reviewer‘Simply unputdownable!’ 5 stars, Amazon Reviewer‘Gripping from beginning to end, and I enjoyed each and every moment of it!’ 5 stars, NetGalley reviewer

‘A BRILLIANT edge of your seat book’ 5 stars, Netgalley reviewer When DS Felicity Springer is reported missing after a police training conference, the countdown to find her begins… On her way home from a police training conference, Felicity notices something odd about the white van in front of her. A hand has punched through the car’s rear light and is frantically waving, trying to catch her attention.Felicity dials 999 and calls it in. But whilst on the phone, she loses control of the car on the icy road, crashing straight into the vehicle ahead.Pinned in the seat and unable to move, cold air suddenly hits her face. Someone has opened the passenger door… and they have a gun.With Felicity missing and no knowledge of whether she is dead or alive, DS Nikki Parekh and DC Sajid Malik race to find their friend and colleague.But Felicity was harbouring a terrible secret, and with her life now hanging in the balance, Nikki can only hope that someone will come forward and break the silence… The next gripping crime thriller in the D.S. Nikki Parekh series, for fans of Angela Marsons and L.J. Ross! Readers LOVE Broken Silence‘Wow, what another cracker of a book…it's a twist and turn rollercoaster… Could not put it down until I finished it.’ 5 stars, NetGalley reviewer‘An unputdownable and exciting read…This truly is an action packed crime thriller …I really can't recommend highly enough!’ 5 stars, NetGalley reviewer‘Engrossing, gripping, nail biting-hair splitting-action with pounding thrills along the way.’ 5 stars, NetGalley reviewer‘…A real cracker, to say that it kept me up until the early hours would be a real understatement. Liz Mistry has a way of bringing the characters to life.’ 5 stars, NetGalley reviewer‘The story is fast paced, gripping and tense all the way through…and I loved the characters especially Nikki , Saj and grumpy Archie’ 5 stars, NetGalley reviewer‘I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough to see what would be revealed next…DS Nikki Parekh is fast becoming one of my favourite characters….’ 5 stars, NetGalley reviewer

‘This is Northern noir at its very best and wow! Brilliant! – NetGalley Reviewer, 5 Stars THREE LETTERS. THREE MURDERS. THE CLOCK IS TICKING… When the body of a homeless woman is found under Bradford’s railway arches, DS Nikki Parekh and her trusty partner DC Sajid Malik are on the case.With little evidence, it’s impossible to make a breakthrough, and when Nikki receives a newspaper clipping taunting her about her lack of progress in catching the killer, she wonders if she has a personal link to the case.When another seemingly unrelated body is discovered, Nikki receives another note. Someone is clearly trying to send her clues… but who?And then a third body is found.This time on Nikki’s old street, opposite the house she used to live in as a child. And there’s another message… underneath the victim’s body.With nothing but the notes to connect the murders, Nikki must revisit the traumatic events of her childhood to work out her connection to the investigation.But some memories are best left forgotten, and it’s going to take all Nikki’s inner strength to catch the killer… Before they strike again. The heart-stopping and totally addictive new crime thriller from Liz Mistry will keep you reading long into the night! Fans of Angela Marsons, Val McDermid and Rachel Abbott will love Dark Memories. Readers LOVE Dark Memories:‘A fast paced thrilling read that really hit the mark… a cracker of a book. She has created such a likeable, flawed, feisty character you are on her side right away… Loved this, just loved it’ – NetGalley Reviewer, 5 Stars‘Northern Crime at its best… I cannot praise this book highly enough, it is gripping, dark, compulsive reading.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, 5 Stars‘I was so invested in the story that I found I had tears rolling down my face at times. A story of revenge, love, family and forgiveness. A stunning novel.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, 5 Stars‘An excellent novel in a first class series…the mix of work and home is seamlessly written and totally believable. Crime writing of the highest calibre.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, 5 Stars‘Another brilliant book by Liz Mistry.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, 5 Stars

‘Loved it, loved it, loved it. This book has such a powerful storyline, you could really imagine it being real.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ THREE MURDERS. ONE MISSING BOY. THE GAME IS JUST BEGINNING… When a body is found at the edge of Chellow Dene reservoir Detective Nikki Parekh and DC Sajid Malik are quick to arrive.This is the third murder in the space of a few weeks. Each murder has a completely different MO, but there is one common theme… all the victims are teenagers. The dead boy reminds Nikki of her nephew, and she feels more helpless than ever.But then another boy goes missing. And this time his parents have been sent a threatening package too. The pattern is different again – is the killer just playing a game? Can Nikki find the strength to uncover the shocking truth before the killer strikes again? From the Queen of Northern Noir, comes another absolutely nail-biting crime thriller! Fans of Angela Marsons, Patricia Gibney and Elly Griffiths will love this rip-roaring read! Readers LOVE Blood Games!‘Tense, suspenseful and unpredictable. I couldn’t put this book down, I really enjoyed it.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘What a gripping read. I could feel my stomach muscles clench as I read, it was so good. Fast-paced right throughout. Best book in the series so far.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Gritty and gruesome, the riveting story had me gripped from the first page.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A cracker of a read… I can’t fault this book, series or author – I love her writing style and she certainly knows how to connect with her readers… Roll on book 5 is what I say.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A crime thriller that is page turning, satisfying and will keep you guessing throughout. A brilliant book that was a joy to read.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A brilliantly thought out, well researched plot and a wonderfully entertaining read. Loved it.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Wow, a brilliant read. The best in the series.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Such a compulsive and dark read, I cannot wait to read more by Liz Mistry.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A harrowing and suspenseful page turner that perfectly encapsulates “Northern Noir”. This is how a police procedural is done.’ Nadine Matheson, author of The Jigsaw Man Four dead bodies. One missing person. Let the game begin. When an anonymous tip-off leads detectives Nikki Parekh and Sajid Malik to the sprawling Salinger estate, Nikki’s senses are on high alert. The brutal murder of all four members of the Salinger family has shocked the sleepy Bradford village to the core.A mother, father, daughter, and son. . . all killed in exactly the same way – whilst sat around the coffee table, playing a game of Monopoly.But Nikki notices that there are five pieces on the board. One of the players is missing. . . Did they manage to escape the killer, or was the killer part of the game? Don’t miss the next utterly gripping thriller from the Queen of Northern Noir! Fans of Angela Marsons, Patricia Gibney and JD Kirk will love this heart-stopping read. Reader’s LOVE End Game!‘Northern Noir doesn't get much better than this! Gripping from start to finish, this is a superb story.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Wow, wow, wow Liz Mistry certainly knows how to engage and entertain her readers through her writing. I absolutely loved this book and devoured it in less than two days…’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Liz Mistry has done it again. This latest book in her series has it all, mystery, suspense, and thriller. Captivating from the start.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This was a perfect police procedural book, with everything going for it… The storyline was exciting from the start and the characterisation spot on.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘One of those books that just makes you forget absolutely all your plans for the day and you end up just locking yourself away and being completely absorbed by it.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Great writing and premise. Amazing characters. Page turner. Plenty of suspense to keep me guessing…’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Page-turning and chilling' The Sun'The story was full of twists and was intense and immersive. A fantastic start to an intriguing new series’ Angela Marsons A deadly gift Imogen Clark wakes up on her 16th birthday to find her parents dead at the breakfast table, along with a message from their killer. A twist of fate Detectives Jazzy Solanki and Annie McQueen join the investigation, but the more they discover, the more Jazzy suspects that the killing is a twisted message for her. Jazzy shares the same birthday as Imogen, and believes that this is more than a coincidence. A race to catch a killer When Jazzy discovers the connection between the killer and the stalker who has been following her for years, she is forced to confront the dark past she was desperate to keep hidden. She must stop at nothing to solve the case, before she becomes the next victim… Don't miss the first book in the Solanki and McQueen Crime Series, perfect for fans of Stuart MacBride, Val McDermid and Marion Todd. 'Dark, disturbing and compelling' Neil Lancaster'Gritty and gutsy, with assured writing and a stellar plot. I loved it’ Ruth Dugdall'A superbly-crafted story with writing so vivid the atmosphere floats from the pages. A compelling launch in a terrific new series' Rick MofinaReaders LOVE The Blood Promise!'This book was insane! It was twisted, it was gripping but it was so darn good!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Captivating, compelling, and brilliant' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'An impressive start to a new series and I look forward with great anticipation to the next book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Stunning, clever, brilliant and all the other superlatives' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A violent and dark addition to the series' The Sun 'A complex and expertly crafted thriller.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Breathtakingly brilliant' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ TWO DEATHS Tommy and Markie Jones are discovered dead at the side of a road in Scotland. TWO RIVAL GANGS Detectives Jazzy Solanki and Annie McQueen are on the scene where the bodies are identified as the nephews of Loanie Gibbs, head of a notable Edinburgh gang.The turf war between the gangs of Glasgow and Edinburgh has existed for years, but these murders signal an escalation in violence. ONE UNFORGIVABLE BETRAYAL As the investigation unfolds, there’s suspicion about a leak within the police force, and to her dismay Jazzy is asked to keep a watchful eye on someone close to her. With distrust on all sides, can the pair uncover the truth before the body count mounts even more? 'A violent and dark addition to the series.' The Sun Don't miss the next instalment in the Solanki and McQueen Crime Series, perfect for fans of Stuart MacBride, Val McDermid and Marion Todd. Praise for Liz Mistry: 'Page-turning and chilling' The Sun'Riveting' The Post'The story was full of twists and was intense and immersive. A fantastic start to an intriguing new series’ Angela Marsons‘A harrowing and suspenseful page turner that perfectly encapsulates “Northern Noir”. This is how a police procedural is done’ Nadine Matheson'Packed with humour and grit, The Revenge Pact is a fantastic thriller told at a breakneck pace. Liz Mistry is fast becoming one of my favourite authors, and the Jazz Queens might just be my favourite new detective duo' Tom Mead‘Northern Noir doesn't get much better than this! Gripping from start to finish, this is a superb story.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Wow, wow, wow Liz Mistry certainly knows how to engage and entertain her readers through her writing. I absolutely loved this book and devoured it in less than two days…’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Liz Mistry has done it again. This latest book in her series has it all, mystery, suspense, and thriller. Captivating from the start.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This was a perfect police procedural book, with everything going for it… The storyline was exciting from the start and the characterisation spot on.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Don't miss this gripping crime thriller, perfect for fans of Stuart MacBride, Val McDermid and Angela Marsons. 'A tense game of cat and mouse with a cleverly crafted plot and characters who leap off the page.' MARION TODD'Smart and tense to the end, Deadly Reckoning has plot that pulsates with authenticity and grit' T. ORR MUNRO A DEADLY DISCOVERY Enjoying a rare day off, DS Jazzy Solanki’s peaceful spring walk is interrupted when a body is discovered along her path. Instinct tells her it’s not a coincidence. A HIDDEN THREAT Could Jazzy’s estranged, vengeful stepsister – consumed by grief over their brother’s death – be sending her a deadly message? A RACE AGAINST TIME Then a child goes missing. The crimes appear unrelated, but Jazzy’s gut insists there’s a sinister connection, one that points straight at her. With time running out, Jazzy and her team must uncover the truth before the killer finds them.Readers love Deadly Reckoning:'Hard hitting crime' THE SUNDAY POST'As a newcomer to Liz Mistry, I found this a gripping, page turning and slightly chilling read' SCOTTISH FIELD ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I highly recommend you put this 5 star book to the very top of your to be read pile – I promise you won't be disappointed'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Liz is a sublime author, and this series just ticks every box!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Exceptional'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This is the third book in this series and they just keep getting better. I absolutely loved this book and literally could not put it down'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This is a terrific read with a heart in your mouth finale'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐