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Your next favourite psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Severance and Michael Crichton!‘Pacy, dark and highly entertaining, with a real sense of menace’ Sunday Times bestselling author T.M. Logan– Would you sign up to a medical trial if you didn’t know the possible side effects? 18-40? PAID CLINICAL TRIAL IN THE CANARY ISLANDS – UP TO £20,000 TAX FREE It seems like the opportunity of a lifetime. An all-inclusive luxury trip abroad, all you need to do is take a pill every day and keep a diary.Except you don’t know anything about the drug or what its side effects might be.The headaches start, a dull ache at first. Every day worse than the last.Then a body is found. Everyone is a suspect. Anyone could be a killer. Even you … –Readers LOVE The Trial… and so will you!‘The very definition of a white-knuckle ride’ Sunday Times bestseller, B P Walter‘Brilliant … a proper page-turner’ Sunday Times bestseller, Laura Marshall‘Such a cool premise … a page-turner that kept me gripped’ Egan Hughes‘Full of twists and turns … a wild ride I didn’t want to end’ Vanessa Savage‘Had me not only staying up late to read, but for the first time ever, waking up early too’ Fliss Chester, author of the Fen Churche Mysteries‘A claustrophobic journey that will have you constantly reevalauting what, and more importantly who, you can put your faith in. Messed with the mind in all the right ways’ Robert Scragg, author of the Porter & Styles series‘A tantalising premise, this wholly engaging suspense delivers in droves … a first-class thrill ride’ ★★★★★‘I was sucked in from the beginning and didn’t put it down. What a wild ride’ ★★★★★‘An ending you won’t see coming … shock worthy’ ★★★★‘Seriously intense … will have you racing through the pages’ ★★★★‘Drew me in immediately’ ★★★★‘Interestingly real and scary concept … it kept me so engrossed’ ★★★★‘Intriguing with lots of suspense … the explosive climax had my heart racing’ ★★★★‘Brilliant concept … a captivating read’ ★★★★

Your next favourite psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Severance and Michael Crichton!‘Pacy, dark and highly entertaining, with a real sense of menace’ Sunday Times bestselling author T.M. Logan– Would you sign up to a medical trial if you didn’t know the possible side effects? 18-40? PAID CLINICAL TRIAL IN THE CANARY ISLANDS – UP TO £20,000 TAX FREE It seems like the opportunity of a lifetime. An all-inclusive luxury trip abroad, all you need to do is take a pill every day and keep a diary.Except you don’t know anything about the drug or what its side effects might be.The headaches start, a dull ache at first. Every day worse than the last.Then a body is found. Everyone is a suspect. Anyone could be a killer. Even you … –Readers LOVE The Trial… and so will you!‘The very definition of a white-knuckle ride’ Sunday Times bestseller, B P Walter‘Brilliant … a proper page-turner’ Sunday Times bestseller, Laura Marshall‘Such a cool premise … a page-turner that kept me gripped’ Egan Hughes‘Full of twists and turns … a wild ride I didn’t want to end’ Vanessa Savage‘Had me not only staying up late to read, but for the first time ever, waking up early too’ Fliss Chester, author of the Fen Churche Mysteries‘A claustrophobic journey that will have you constantly reevalauting what, and more importantly who, you can put your faith in. Messed with the mind in all the right ways’ Robert Scragg, author of the Porter & Styles series‘A tantalising premise, this wholly engaging suspense delivers in droves … a first-class thrill ride’ ★★★★★‘I was sucked in from the beginning and didn’t put it down. What a wild ride’ ★★★★★‘An ending you won’t see coming … shock worthy’ ★★★★‘Seriously intense … will have you racing through the pages’ ★★★★‘Drew me in immediately’ ★★★★‘Interestingly real and scary concept … it kept me so engrossed’ ★★★★‘Intriguing with lots of suspense … the explosive climax had my heart racing’ ★★★★‘Brilliant concept … a captivating read’ ★★★★

Your next favourite psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Severance and Michael Crichton!‘Pacy, dark and highly entertaining, with a real sense of menace’ Sunday Times bestselling author T.M. Logan–Would you sign up to a medical trial if you didn’t know the possible side effects?18-40? PAID CLINICAL TRIAL IN THE CANARY ISLANDS – UP TO £20,000 TAX FREE It seems like the opportunity of a lifetime. An all-inclusive luxury trip abroad, all you need to do is take a pill every day and keep a diary.Except you don’t know anything about the drug or what its side effects might be.The headaches start, a dull ache at first. Every day worse than the last.Then a body is found.Everyone is a suspect. Anyone could be a killer. Even you …–Readers LOVE The Trial… and so will you!‘The very definition of a white-knuckle ride’ Sunday Times bestseller, B P Walter‘Brilliant … a proper page-turner’ Sunday Times bestseller, Laura Marshall‘Such a cool premise … a page-turner that kept me gripped’ Egan Hughes‘Full of twists and turns … a wild ride I didn’t want to end’ Vanessa Savage‘Had me not only staying up late to read, but for the first time ever, waking up early too’ Fliss Chester, author of the Fen Churche Mysteries‘A claustrophobic journey that will have you constantly reevalauting what, and more importantly who, you can put your faith in. Messed with the mind in all the right ways’ Robert Scragg, author of the Porter & Styles series‘A tantalising premise, this wholly engaging suspense delivers in droves … a first-class thrill ride’ ★★★★★‘I was sucked in from the beginning and didn’t put it down. What a wild ride’ ★★★★★‘An ending you won’t see coming … shock worthy’ ★★★★‘Seriously intense … will have you racing through the pages’ ★★★★‘Drew me in immediately’ ★★★★‘Interestingly real and scary concept … it kept me so engrossed’ ★★★★‘Intriguing with lots of suspense … the explosive climax had my heart racing’ ★★★★‘Brilliant concept … a captivating read’ ★★★★

'Captivating, unsettling and filled with gasp-inducing shocks… plunges you into a fascinating and disturbing community’ Sunday Times bestseller, B P Walter The brand new psychological thriller for fans of T.M. Logan, Gillian McAllister and Lisa Jewell. ‘A sinister and unsettling psychological thriller with echoes of Ira Levin at his best. I loved it.’ Michael Wood, bestselling author of the Matilda Darke series***The village of Nether Appleford calls itself ‘England’s Kindest Village’. Overseen by the Kindness Committee, this close-knit community strives to live their lives with kindness at the heart of everything they do.For Tessa and Andy, this sounds like the perfect escape. An opportunity to settle down and move on from a past that haunts them.But what if the kindest thing you could do meant hurting someone? Then what would you do?***'Eerie from the outset, this surprising story grows darker and chillier with each page. A Stepford vibe elevates a thriller that entertains while posing fascinating questions about our humanity.' Jo Furniss, author of Dead MileReaders have been chilled by How to Kill With Kindness:'I loved every paragraph, every sentence and every word of this masterpiece!’ ★★★★★'If you love a good smart book with subplots that look like there’s no way they’ll all be put together then you definitely need to read this book it is so good!’ ★★★★'If you like Lisa Jewell you’ll like this’ ★★★★★'I found it intriguing right from the very first chapter and it kept me on my toes and guessing throughout’ ★★★★★‘A really interesting read… made me think about the morality of being good and how people justify their actions in relation to being good’ ★★★★★‘Highly original and a unique masterpiece’ ★★★★★‘Exciting with twists galore’ ★★★★★'Takes killing you with kindness to a new and almost claustrophobic level… Solid mystery with a cult-like feel’ ★★★★

'Captivating, unsettling and filled with gasp-inducing shocks… plunges you into a fascinating and disturbing community’ Sunday Times bestseller, B P Walter The brand new psychological thriller for fans of T.M. Logan, Gillian McAllister and Lisa Jewell. ‘A sinister and unsettling psychological thriller with echoes of Ira Levin at his best. I loved it.’ Michael Wood, bestselling author of the Matilda Darke series***The village of Nether Appleford calls itself ‘England’s Kindest Village’. Overseen by the Kindness Committee, this close-knit community strives to live their lives with kindness at the heart of everything they do.For Tessa and Andy, this sounds like the perfect escape. An opportunity to settle down and move on from a past that haunts them.But what if the kindest thing you could do meant hurting someone? Then what would you do?***'Eerie from the outset, this surprising story grows darker and chillier with each page. A Stepford vibe elevates a thriller that entertains while posing fascinating questions about our humanity.' Jo Furniss, author of Dead MileReaders have been chilled by How to Kill With Kindness:'I loved every paragraph, every sentence and every word of this masterpiece!’ ★★★★★'If you love a good smart book with subplots that look like there’s no way they’ll all be put together then you definitely need to read this book it is so good!’ ★★★★'If you like Lisa Jewell you’ll like this’ ★★★★★'I found it intriguing right from the very first chapter and it kept me on my toes and guessing throughout’ ★★★★★‘A really interesting read… made me think about the morality of being good and how people justify their actions in relation to being good’ ★★★★★‘Highly original and a unique masterpiece’ ★★★★★‘Exciting with twists galore’ ★★★★★'Takes killing you with kindness to a new and almost claustrophobic level… Solid mystery with a cult-like feel’ ★★★★

''Captivating, unsettling and filled with gasp-inducing shocks… plunges you into a fascinating and disturbing community’ Sunday Times bestseller, B P WalterThe brand new psychological thriller for fans of T.M. Logan, Gillian McAllister and Lisa Jewell. ‘A sinister and unsettling psychological thriller with echoes of Ira Levin at his best. I loved it.’ Michael Wood, bestselling author of the Matilda Darke series***The village of Nether Appleford calls itself ‘England’s Kindest Village’. Overseen by the Kindness Committee, this close-knit community strives to live their lives with kindness at the heart of everything they do.For Tessa and Andy, this sounds like the perfect escape. An opportunity to settle down and move on from a past that haunts them.But what if the kindest thing you could do meant hurting someone? Then what would you do?***''Eerie from the outset, this surprising story grows darker and chillier with each page. A Stepford vibe elevates a thriller that entertains while posing fascinating questions about our humanity.'' Jo Furniss, author of Dead MileReaders have been chilled by How to Kill With Kindness:''I loved every paragraph, every sentence and every word of this masterpiece!’ ★★★★★''If you love a good smart book with subplots that look like there’s no way they’ll all be put together then you definitely need to read this book it is so good!’ ★★★★''If you like Lisa Jewell you’ll like this’ ★★★★★''I found it intriguing right from the very first chapter and it kept me on my toes and guessing throughout’ ★★★★★‘A really interesting read… made me think about the morality of being good and how people justify their actions in relation to being good’ ★★★★★‘Highly original and a unique masterpiece’ ★★★★★‘Exciting with twists galore’ ★★★★★''Takes killing you with kindness to a new and almost claustrophobic level… Solid mystery with a cult-like feel’ ★★★★

A high octane fast-paced locked-room thriller with a killer twist. ‘Never before has the description ‘a rollercoaster read’ been more apt. This is a white-knuckle thrill ride you won’t want to get off. Absolutely brilliant’ Sunday Times bestseller B P Walter Only the bravest dare to ride the highest roller coaster in the world, Hysteria… You’re a thrill seeker who loves an adrenaline rush.You’re offered the chance to ride a roller coaster. The highest one in the world. A once in a lifetime opportunity, after hours, no queuing, no restrictions.But then the roller coaster stops. 200 metres above ground.You realise no one is around. No one can hear your scream.You’re stranded. There is no help coming. How will you escape? *An Amazon.com Best Books of the Year So Far in Mystery & Thrillers pick* Early readers have dared to experience The Drop, will you?'There couldn’t be a more perfect setting for a twisty — and twisted — mystery. Old secrets and damning lies come back to haunt four adrenaline junkies in a unique and compelling one-sitting read. A must-read for armchair thrill seekers!’ Jo Furniss, author of Dead Mile ‘Buckle in for a wild ride. The Drop will take you to the very edge in this adrenaline-fuelled locked room thriller. Powerful, gripping and twisted’ Heather Critchlow‘An original and unique take on a locked room setting… betrayal, resilience, suspense and a slow burn unravelling make this [a] stand out. A triumph’ Niki Mackay‘Packed with intrigue and complexity… a true whiteknuckle ride’ Kate Simants‘A brilliant [story] that meshes high concept thriller and excellent character work’ Fliss Chester'Strap in, hold on, the ride is just beginning… it's time for THE DROP. I raced through this, heart in mouth’ Rachael Wolf'Twisty, chilling, and relentless. I devoured this darkly terrifying novel in a single gulp’ Nora Murphy, author of Ours Is a Tale of Murder'A unique setting for a taut thriller in which friendships unravel through dark secrets, shocking lies, and messy feelings. A page-turner until the very end’ Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau, author of The French Honeymoon'Brilliantly tense. A razor-edged thriller where the past won’t stay buried and confession is the deadliest game of all’ Cate Quinn, author of The Clinic'A must-read for those who love books that make your head spin, your heart beat faster and your emotions to go through the roof’ ★★★★★'This book was wild and fast-paced of a read with twists and turns galore’ ★★★★★'I was on the edge of my seat reading this – I had no idea the direction it would take. It was a roller coaster ride of a read – no pun intended!’ ★★★★★'I actually felt like i was on the roller coaster’ ★★★★★‘Really freaked me out as it's intense and frightening…but oh so good! Read it immediately’ ★★★★★‘A gripping thriller that plunges readers into a tense and unpredictable story’ ★★★★★‘A roller coaster ride in every sense’ ★★★★★‘A really fresh take on the thriller’ ★★★★★‘One of my fave readers of the year. Think Netflix’s Fall but even more stressful’ ★★★★★

A high octane fast-paced locked-room thriller with a killer twist. ‘Never before has the description ‘a rollercoaster read’ been more apt. This is a white-knuckle thrill ride you won’t want to get off. Absolutely brilliant.’ Sunday Times bestseller B P Walter Only the bravest dare to ride the highest roller coaster in the world, Hysteria… You’re a thrill seeker who loves an adrenaline rush.You’re offered the chance to ride a roller coaster. The highest one in the world. A once in a lifetime opportunity, after hours, no queuing, no restrictions.But then the roller coaster stops. 200 metres above ground.You realise no one is around. No one can hear your scream.You’re stranded. There is no help coming. How will you escape? *An Amazon.com Best Books of the Year So Far in Mystery & Thrillers pick* Early readers have dared to experience The Drop, will you?'There couldn’t be a more perfect setting for a twisty — and twisted — mystery. Old secrets and damning lies come back to haunt four adrenaline junkies in a unique and compelling one-sitting read. A must-read for armchair thrill seekers!’ Jo Furniss, author of Dead Mile ‘Buckle in for a wild ride. The Drop will take you to the very edge in this adrenaline-fuelled locked room thriller. Powerful, gripping and twisted’ Heather Critchlow‘An original and unique take on a locked room setting… betrayal, resilience, suspense and a slow burn unravelling make this [a] stand out. A triumph’ Niki Mackay‘Packed with intrigue and complexity… a true whiteknuckle ride’ Kate Simants‘A brilliant [story] that meshes high concept thriller and excellent character work’ Fliss Chester'Strap in, hold on, the ride is just beginning… it's time for THE DROP. I raced through this, heart in mouth’ Rachael Wolf'Twisty, chilling, and relentless. I devoured this darkly terrifying novel in a single gulp’ Nora Murphy, author of Ours Is a Tale of Murder'A unique setting for a taut thriller in which friendships unravel through dark secrets, shocking lies, and messy feelings. A page-turner until the very end’ Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau, author of The French Honeymoon'Brilliantly tense. A razor-edged thriller where the past won’t stay buried and confession is the deadliest game of all’ Cate Quinn, author of The Clinic'A must-read for those who love books that make your head spin, your heart beat faster and your emotions to go through the roof’ ★★★★★'This book was wild and fast-paced of a read with twists and turns galore’ ★★★★★'I was on the edge of my seat reading this – I had no idea the direction it would take. It was a roller coaster ride of a read – no pun intended!’ ★★★★★'I actually felt like i was on the roller coaster’ ★★★★★‘Really freaked me out as it's intense and frightening…but oh so good! Read it immediately’ ★★★★★‘A gripping thriller that plunges readers into a tense and unpredictable story’ ★★★★★‘A roller coaster ride in every sense’ ★★★★★‘A really fresh take on the thriller’ ★★★★★‘One of my fave readers of the year. Think Netflix’s Fall but even more stressful’ ★★★★★

A high octane fast-paced locked-room thriller with a killer twist. ‘Never before has the description ‘a rollercoaster read’ been more apt. This is a white-knuckle thrill ride you won’t want to get off. Absolutely brilliant.’ Sunday Times bestseller B P WalterOnly the bravest dare to ride the highest roller coaster in the world, Hysteria…You’re a thrill seeker who loves an adrenaline rush.You’re offered the chance to ride a roller coaster. The highest one in the world. A once in a lifetime opportunity, after hours, no queuing, no restrictions.But then the roller coaster stops. 200 metres above ground.You realise no one is around. No one can hear your scream.You’re stranded. There is no help coming. How will you escape?*An Amazon.com Best Books of the Year So Far in Mystery & Thrillers pick*Early readers have dared to experience The Drop, will you?''There couldn’t be a more perfect setting for a twisty — and twisted — mystery. Old secrets and damning lies come back to haunt four adrenaline junkies in a unique and compelling one-sitting read. A must-read for armchair thrill seekers!’ Jo Furniss, author of Dead Mile ‘Buckle in for a wild ride. The Drop will take you to the very edge in this adrenaline-fuelled locked room thriller. Powerful, gripping and twisted’ Heather Critchlow‘An original and unique take on a locked room setting… betrayal, resilience, suspense and a slow burn unravelling make this [a] stand out. A triumph’ Niki Mackay‘Packed with intrigue and complexity… a true whiteknuckle ride’ Kate Simants‘A brilliant [story] that meshes high concept thriller and excellent character work’ Fliss Chester''Strap in, hold on, the ride is just beginning… it''s time for THE DROP. I raced through this, heart in mouth’ Rachael Wolf''Twisty, chilling, and relentless. I devoured this darkly terrifying novel in a single gulp’ Nora Murphy, author of Ours Is a Tale of Murder''A unique setting for a taut thriller in which friendships unravel through dark secrets, shocking lies, and messy feelings. A page-turner until the very end’ Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau, author of The French Honeymoon''Brilliantly tense. A razor-edged thriller where the past won’t stay buried and confession is the deadliest game of all’ Cate Quinn, author of The Clinic''A must-read for those who love books that make your head spin, your heart beat faster and your emotions to go through the roof’ ★★★★★''This book was wild and fast-paced of a read with twists and turns galore’ ★★★★★''I was on the edge of my seat reading this – I had no idea the direction it would take. It was a roller coaster ride of a read – no pun intended!’ ★★★★★''I actually felt like i was on the roller coaster’ ★★★★★‘Really freaked me out as it''s intense and frightening…but oh so good! Read it immediately’ ★★★★★‘A gripping thriller that plunges readers into a tense and unpredictable story’ ★★★★★‘A roller coaster ride in every sense’ ★★★★★‘A really fresh take on the thriller’ ★★★★★‘One of my fave readers of the year. Think Netflix’s Fall but even more stressful’ ★★★★★

I'll murder three strangers. And you'll know it was me . . . 'A blinder of a read' SUN'Compelling, creepy' PHOEBE MORGAN'Incredible' TM LOGAN'Twisty and clever' DERVLA MCTIERNAN'Exceptional' RACHEL EDWARDS'A scary, compelling and a completely original page-turner' IRISH INDEPENDENT'An original and gripping thriller' LAURA MARSHALL____________________Summer 1997. When Will jokes about becoming a serial killer, his friends just laugh it off. But Adeline can't help but feel there's something darker lurking behind his words.Winter 2015: Years later, Adeline returns to Blythe for a reunion of the old gang - except Will doesn't show up. Reminiscing about old times, they look up the details of his supposed murder spree. But the mood soon changes when they discover two recent deaths that match.As the group attempts to track Will down, they realise that he is playing a sinister game that harks back to one they used to play as kids. Only this time there are lives at stake . . .____________________Readers are absolutely loving The Killer You Know: 'A compelling, unpredictable thriller that conveys the changing nature of long-lasting friendships beautifully. How well do we know even our closest of friends? Highly recommended' ELISABETH CARPENTER'I read and loved and HEARTILY recommend for any fans of Stand By Me . . . A thrilling, nostalgic twisty read' CLAIRE ALLAN'The Killer You Know has a fantastic killer concept... and is gripping and creepy to boot - loved it' SAM CARRINGTON'A twisty, clever exploration of claustrophobic childhood friendships and the darkness they can lead to' DERVLA MCTIERNAN 'An exciting and original premise with a plot that doesn't let up. I loved it!" VICTORIA SELMANTHE KILLER YOU KNOW is one of my favourite reads of the year. I LOVED it. Pacey, nostalgic, excellent very well-developed characters, and a clever plot' NIKI MACKAY'A gripping, compelling read with a brilliant premise and a wonderfully twisting storyline. An incredible debut' TM LOGAN'A thrilling read and an exceptional debut novel' RACHEL EDWARDS'Compelling, creepy, and brilliantly executed, The Killer You Know is an original new voice in the thriller world' PHOEBE MORGAN'Brilliantly atmospheric tale of toxic friendship, with a killer hook - what if one of your gang turned out to be a serial killer? Loved it' LIZ BARNSLEY