Simon Beckett – författare

One fateful day police officer Jonah Colley''s son disappeared from a playground. Ten years later will he finally discover the truth about what really happened? The disappearance of police officer Jonah Colley''s young son almost destroyed him. A phone call from an old friend with a link to his son''s case leads Jonah to the warehouse Slaughter Quay, and the discovery of four bodies. Attacked and left for dead in the dark, Jonah is the only survivor. Whilst under suspicion, Jonah uncovers secrets and lies about the people closest to him - and the shocking truth about his son is revealed. ''A terrific thriller from one of our finest crime riters at the top of his game.'' Peter James ''A roaring, full-throated thriller.'' Daily Mail ''First in a new series, this is a tense and twisty tale.'' The Sun

''One of our finest crime writers'' ― Peter James ''Fabulous'' ― The Sun''Creepy and complex'' ― The TimesBuried in the shadows and roots of the forest is a deadly secret that was never meant to come out . . .Driving through the mountains in a fierce winter storm, David Hunter is forced to seek shelter at a remote village. But a one-night stop-over at the dilapidated Hillside House becomes deadly after a gruesome discovery in the depths of the surrounding forest.With communications down and the only road washed out by the storm, Hunter is unsure who - if anyone - he can trust. And as long-buried secrets of a feud amongst the locals begin to emerge, he knows that whatever dark past the isolated community might be hiding, there''s no one he can call on for help.This time he''s on his own.The Bone Garden is an atmospheric and utterly gripping mystery set in the shadows of the Cumbrian mountains, that will chill the reader to their very bones.

Some moments burn in the mind for ever. The landing is dark. Light comes from a window at the far end, enough to run by. Breath comes hard. From the stairs sound heavy footfalls in pursuit. The landing ends in a last doorway. There is no more running, only the need to hide...Imagine not knowing the father of your child. Not knowing his name. What he looks like. Or what sort of person he is. Although she is desperate for a baby, that is something that Kate Powell cannot accept. Single, independent, she likes to be in control of her own life - even if it has, somehow, become strangely shallow and meaningless. Then Kate meets a man who seems to be the answer to all her problems. But we all know appearances can be dangerously deceptive. And Kate should too. Soon her life is out her hands. And out of control...

* Don''t miss ''THE CHEMISTRY OF DEATH'' TV SERIES - debuts on Paramount+ on 19 Jan 23 * Based on The Chemistry of Death and Written in Bone - starring Harry Treadaway as Dr David HunterRandom House presents the unabridged downloadable audiobook edition of The Restless Dead by Simon Beckett, read by Jonathan Keeble.''Composed of over sixty per cent water itself, a human body isn''t naturally buoyant. It will float only for as long as there is air in its lungs, before gradually sinking to the bottom as the air seeps out. If the water is very cold or deep, it will remain there, undergoing a slow, dark dissolution that can take years. But if the water is warm enough for bacteria to feed and multiply, then it will continue to decompose. Gases will build up in the intestines, increasing the body''s buoyancy until it floats again.And the dead will literally rise . . . ''Once one of the country''s most respected forensics experts, Dr David Hunter is facing an uncertain professional - and personal - future. So when he gets a call from Essex police, he''s eager for the chance to assist them.A badly decomposed body has been found in a desolate area of tidal mudflats and saltmarsh called the Backwaters. Under pressure to close the case, the police want Hunter to help with the recovery and identification.It''s thought the remains are those of Leo Villiers, the son of a prominent businessman who vanished weeks ago. To complicate matters, it was rumoured that Villiers was having an affair with a local woman. And she too is missing.But Hunter has his doubts about the identity. He knows the condition of the unrecognizable body could hide a multitude of sins. Then more remains are discovered - and these remote wetlands begin to give up their secrets . . .With its eerie, claustrophobic sense of place, viscerally authentic detail and explosive heart-in-mouth moments, The Restless Dead offers a masterclass in crime fiction and marks the stunning return of one of the genre''s best.