Canelo Crime – serie

Thirty years ago, Baby Charlotte vanished. Today, she's still in danger.When Dr Sloan Hastings submits her DNA to an online genealogy site as part of a research assignment for a fellowship in forensic pathology, her life is thrown into turmoil.Sloan's DNA profile suggests her true identity is that of Charlotte Margolis, aka 'Baby Charlotte', whose case captured the nation when she mysteriously disappeared along with her parents in 1995. Despite an exhaustive search, the family was never seen again and no suspects were named in the case.Sloan's discovery leads her to the site of her disappearance and to the Margolis family. Though initially welcoming, the family is also mysterious and tight-lipped. Not everyone seems happy about Sloan's return, or the questions she's asking. The answers she seeks are buried in a graveyard of Margolis family secrets that some will do anything to keep hiddenA tense and unputdownable crime thriller. Perfect for fans of Stacy Willingham, Mary Kubica and Karin Slaughter.Praise for Charlie Donlea'Draws readers in from the first heart-stopping pages and doesn't let go until the end' Mary Kubica'Thrilling, complex story that will leave your jaw on the floor!' Reader review'Truly, a perfect book. I will never stop recommending books by Charlie Donlea.' Reader review'So twisty. I think I just found a new author to binge.' Reader review'Well-written and fast-paced with so many strong female characters. An outstanding, suspenseful thriller.' Reader review'Those Empty Eyes had me turning pages late into the night, then getting up early to get back to the story. I found myself racing to finish only to be sad that it was over.' Reader review'I was hooked from the start until the very end. Loved the characters, story and writing style.' Reader review'Speechless! This has to be my favorite read of the year so far. Charlie Donlea is my new favorite author. I really got into this book and lost all track of time.' Reader review'This book was phenomenal! If you are looking for an extremely intense, adrenaline rush of a story that will have you on the edge of your seat and turning the pages at lightning speed, then you NEED to read this!' Reader review'WOW! I didn't see the ending coming. This was by far the best book I've read in quite awhile. Really caught me off guard.' Reader review'The book that helped me get my reading mojo back. Read it cover to cover in a day and loved every page.' Reader review

It was an unsolvable case. Now, the truth is coming out... and it will break apart everything they hold dear.Ten years ago, seventeen-year-old high school volleyball star Callie Jones vanished from her quiet Wisconsin lake community. A highly publicised search followed but her body was never found. The case went cold, but the echoes still linger.Ethan Hall, a former renegade detective turned ER doctor, left law enforcement to escape the horrors of the kid crime division. But on the tenth anniversary of Callie's disappearance, his former partner, Pete Kramer, makes a desperate request. Pete is the veteran detective who originally investigated the case. Now he's dying, and to ease his conscience and get closure for the Jones family, he needs Ethan to find out what happened to Callie, once and for all.Word soon spreads and everyone in the small town of Cherryview feels a rush of hope that answers will finally be found. Amid a sweltering heatwave, Ethan's investigation gains momentum, and soon he is drawn into a twisted psychological game.There is much more to the nightmare of Callie's disappearance than he imagined, including a connection with his own dark past... and secrets that are still worth killing for.An edge-of-your-seat thriller perfect for fans of Riley Sager, Stacy Willingham, and Karin Slaughter.

Two decades after an event that shook the world, a chilling cold case murder is about to make the headlines all over againDNA from a tiny bone fragment has allowed the New York medical examiner's office to make its first successful identification of a 9/11 victim in years. Victoria Ford had been accused of the brutal killing of her married lover at the time of her death. In a chilling final phone call from the North Tower, Victoria begged her sister to prove her innocence.Rising star of daytime TV Avery Mason knows this story is gold, and heads to the city to get the scoop. But as she digs into the events of twenty years ago, she learns that the twisted puzzle of Victoria's life belies a deeply sinister tale. Meanwhile, Avery's own past one she has kept secret from both her employers and her audience looks set to be revealed. She may get the exclusive of a lifetime, but for both Victoria and Avery the shocking details of the things they did years ago refuse to stay dead and buried...An explosive and compulsively readable crime thriller that will keep you turning the pages late into the night. Perfect for fans of Mary Kubica, Riley Sager and Rick Mofina.Readers are loving Twenty Years Later 'The ingredients... are enticing, and Donlea tells a propulsive tale.' New York Times'It was a case of one more chapter, one more chapter but I just couldn't stop. It has all the elements of a great thriller, mystery, murder and so much more.' Reader Review 'I could not put it down and it was a compelling read. The different threads of the story that the author managed to include were just so darn clever and twisted. Sensational!!' Reader Review 'The story line was phenomenal and holy smokes the ending was literally jaw dropping. I'm still sitting here stunned. Five glowing stars.' Reader review

'We have your son.'On an ordinary day, CIA analyst Jill Bailey has her life turned upside down by the voice at the end of the phone. In a split second she must decide whether to save her child, or protect her country.Years later, Jill has a new home, a new town, and a safe family. Until investigative journalist Alex Charles shows up on her doorstep. Alex has a tip that she knows could be huge, and is her best shot of proving to herself that the sacrifices she has made were worthwhile.When confronted with the stark reality that double dealing at the CIA is putting innocent lives at risk, Jill decides that this time she'll face the consequences of her actions. It soon becomes clear that Jill was never free from the choice she made that day. Now, she is determined to uncover the truth once and for all. But Jill is about to find out what she should have known all along: you can run, but you can't hideA page-turning must-read thriller from Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Karen Cleveland. Unputdownable and perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter, Harlan Coben and Chris Pavone.Praise for Karen Cleveland'Terrific' John Grisham'Deliciously ratchets up the tension at every turn' Shari Lapena'Superb'Lee Child'Breathtaking, heart-pounding' Louise Penny'This is a non stop, thrill a minute sort of book which held my attention from page one!' Reader review 'A hugely enjoyable page-turner from Karen Cleveland' Reader review 'It's high speed, high stakes and high suspense but smart and human, too. And oh I do love a good ending and this one knocks it out of the park' Reader review 'A high octane well written novel' Reader review 'If you love a thrilling, page turner that you can not put down, this book is definitely for you.' Reader review

The truth could ruin everything.A decade ago, the bodies of nine people were discovered at Black Valley Farm. The only suspect vanished without a trace.Clare has spent ten years living a lie, but a new podcast on the murders threatens to bring her carefully built life crashing down. Because someone else has listened to the podcast.Someone who knows Clare is lying, and who will stop at nothing to ensure the truth never comes to light.An absolutely unputdownable crime thriller. Perfect for fans of C. L. Taylor, Tim Weaver and T Orr. Munro.Praise for Black Valley Farm 'Black Valley Farm kept me turning the pages and with intricate plotting and memorable characters this is a thrilling read.' Patricia Gibney, author of the Detective Lottie Parker Series'Chilling and compulsive, this darkly menacing tale is full of suspense that keeps on building everything you want from a crime thriller.' Marion Todd, author of the DI Clare Mackay Series'A dark visceral thriller where nobody and nothing is what it seems. Bugler has evoked a terrifying world where power over the most needy leads to the most shocking outcomes.' Graham Bartlett, author of Force of Hate'Twisting and shocking. A sinister community, dangerous politics and a host of complex characters make this heart-thumping thriller a truly engrossing read.' Heather Critchlow, author of Unsolved'The twists keep coming... The final resolution is so perfect it moved me to tears.' Chris Curran, author of When the Lights go out'Wow! What a great book. I loved every moment of it. Just when I thought I had it all figured out (yet again) there was another twist.' Reader review'Black Valley Farm is a fascinating read, and the plot kept me turning the pages well into the night. I thought I figured it out, but the author weaved in some good twists that proved me wrong!' Reader review'A fresh new take on a thriller! I couldn't put this one down and highly recommend it!' Reader review'Fantastic! I thought the plot was excellent, and there are a couple of twists in the story that you don't expect.' Reader review'Completely mesmerising. I was hooked from the first page. You will think you have this figured out but it gets real twisty. Just fantastic.' Reader review

In a small town, it's impossible to hide...Two decades after she left Ireland, Leah Ryan is back. She knows she won't get a welcome reception in her hometown of Dungarry, but she's finally ready to face up to the events that forced her to leave as a teenager.As she arrives home, another tragedy is waiting for Leah her first love, Eamon Longeran, has been found brutally murdered.At first, Eamon's murder appears unrelated to Leah's past. But in a small town like Dungarry, everything is connected and everyone has secrets. Sometimes there's only one way to ensure the truth stays buried.A tense and emotional thriller set in Ireland. Perfect for fans of Claire McGowan and Patricia Gibney.Praise for Dark Road Home:'Dark Road Home draws us into a compelling story of never forgotten secrets filled with truly memorable characters. I loved it' Sarah Ward'Dark Road Home is a rollercoaster of twists and turns, a thoroughly unputdownable read!' J. M. Hewitt'I devoured it! This is, without doubt, the best novel I have read in a long, long time. Twists and turns galore all leading up to an exciting and tension filled finale' Lorraine Mace'A dark and deliciously tense story of coming home, in every sense of the word. A truly immersive read' Marion Todd'The plot is as intricate as it is compelling; the characters so vivid they almost walk off the page. The resolution is richly satisfying. An absolute delight from start to finish' Chris Curran'A strong sense of place, satisfyingly twisty plot and complex characterisation make this an engrossing, enjoyable read. One to pack for your holiday' Sussex Life'Once I started reading, I wanted to keep going right until the very end. With interesting, clever plotting, this is an excellent thriller which I would recommend to lovers of the genre' Reader review'So much tension and so many secrets. There are a few heart in the mouth moments A fabulous read.' Reader review'Great writing and premise. Amazing characters. Page-turner. Plenty of suspense to keep me guessing...' Reader review

'An incredible debut' MEL SHERRATTShe is wanted by the FBI.She is a stone-cold killer.She remembers nothing.She is told her name is Reeta Doe, and that she's been in an accident. That she's in Florida. That the FBI have been following her since Mississippi. That she has brutally murdered two women. College girls, who look just like her. Two more are missing, and one survived.Reeta recalls nothing. She cannot answer their questions; all the things they want her to explain are no more familiar to her than the prison she is taken to.Her only hope is a journalist named Carol, who can follow the trail of devastation Reeta left in her wake.All the way back to Pine Ranch, and the only family she ever knew.An astonishing debut crime novel, exploring identity and nature versus nurture, with an unforgettable character at its heart. Perfect for fans of Girl A and The Girls.Praise for After Everything You Did'What an incredible debut. A story with characters that really got under my skin, told with compassion and intrigue. I was outraged, fascinated and heartbroken at the same time.' Mel Sherratt, author of The Life She Wants'Richly detailed and atmospheric, the carefully woven strands quickly pulled me into Reeta's story, towards an ending that was both chilling and heart-breaking. An exciting debut, I can't wait to read what Stephanie Sowden does next.' Louisa Scarr, author of Last Place You Look'Absorbing and horrifying I was gripped from the first page' Marion Todd, author of Next in Line'A powerful psychological thriller debut Sowden pulls off a great twist towards the end of the book to tie all the diverse strands together, which does come as a major but welcome surprise. A most assured debut that grips like a vice and bodes well for Sowden's future.' Maxim Jakubowski, Crime Time'This savage, harrowing read will keep you on the edge of your seat.' Woman's Own'The perfect thriller. This book has an incredible story and the perfectly drawn main character makes it even better. I would highly recommend it, I really enjoyed the pacing and the ending.' NetGalley Review 'A wonderful suspense debut novel! I couldn't put it down Hugely gripping, shocking and incredibly tense! This book made me feel real chills! The twists are incredible, and it's quite scary how realistic the book feels, how it could happen.' NetGalley Review 'This was such a good read, it had me gripped right from the beginning and kept me compelled to read it the whole way through, I read it in one sitting. It was tense, fast and suspenseful and full of unpredictability and twists. I loved it.' NetGalley Review 'After Everything You Did is a gripping, emotional, powerful thriller. It is a book that I will continue to think about long after having finished it.' NetGalley Review 'Stephanie has done an incredible job in delivering not only a complex plot and well-rounded characters but presenting such an unexpected ending that it will be a strong after-effect that lingers long after you have finished the book. A 5 star read! I cannot wait to read more from this author.' NetGalley Review 'After Everything You Did had me hooked on the very first page. I loved the premise and thought that the characters were well written I am excited to see what she does next.' NetGalley Review

'An incredible debut' MEL SHERRATTShe is wanted by the FBI.She is a stone-cold killer.She remembers nothing.She is told her name is Reeta Doe, and that she's been in an accident. That she's in Florida. That the FBI have been following her since Mississippi. That she has brutally murdered two women. College girls, who look just like her. Two more are missing, and one survived.Reeta recalls nothing. She cannot answer their questions; all the things they want her to explain are no more familiar to her than the prison she is taken to.Her only hope is a journalist named Carol, who can follow the trail of devastation Reeta left in her wake.All the way back to Pine Ranch, and the only family she ever knew.An astonishing debut crime novel, exploring identity and nature versus nurture, with an unforgettable character at its heart. Perfect for fans of Girl A and The Girls.Praise for After Everything You Did'What an incredible debut. A story with characters that really got under my skin, told with compassion and intrigue. I was outraged, fascinated and heartbroken at the same time.' Mel Sherratt, author of The Life She Wants'Richly detailed and atmospheric, the carefully woven strands quickly pulled me into Reeta's story, towards an ending that was both chilling and heart-breaking. An exciting debut, I can't wait to read what Stephanie Sowden does next.' Louisa Scarr, author of Last Place You Look'Absorbing and horrifying I was gripped from the first page' Marion Todd, author of Next in Line'A powerful psychological thriller debut Sowden pulls off a great twist towards the end of the book to tie all the diverse strands together, which does come as a major but welcome surprise. A most assured debut that grips like a vice and bodes well for Sowden's future.' Maxim Jakubowski, Crime Time'This savage, harrowing read will keep you on the edge of your seat.' Woman's Own'The perfect thriller. This book has an incredible story and the perfectly drawn main character makes it even better. I would highly recommend it, I really enjoyed the pacing and the ending.' NetGalley Review 'A wonderful suspense debut novel! I couldn't put it down Hugely gripping, shocking and incredibly tense! This book made me feel real chills! The twists are incredible, and it's quite scary how realistic the book feels, how it could happen.' NetGalley Review 'This was such a good read, it had me gripped right from the beginning and kept me compelled to read it the whole way through, I read it in one sitting. It was tense, fast and suspenseful and full of unpredictability and twists. I loved it.' NetGalley Review 'After Everything You Did is a gripping, emotional, powerful thriller. It is a book that I will continue to think about long after having finished it.' NetGalley Review 'Stephanie has done an incredible job in delivering not only a complex plot and well-rounded characters but presenting such an unexpected ending that it will be a strong after-effect that lingers long after you have finished the book. A 5 star read! I cannot wait to read more from this author.' NetGalley Review 'After Everything You Did had me hooked on the very first page. I loved the premise and thought that the characters were well written I am excited to see what she does next.' NetGalley Review

A murder she doesn't remember committing. Or a killer she doesn't remember meeting? Liv Reese wakes up in the back of a taxi with no idea where she is or how she got there. She is dropped off at her apartment, but is confronted by a stranger who claims to live there. Confused, she reaches for her phone to call for help only to find that in its place is a bloodstained knife. That's when she sees that her hands are covered in scribbles repeating the same two words: STAY AWAKE.Last she recalls, Liv was a successful writer for a New York magazine. Now, she's lost and disoriented in the city. She is horrified to see news reports of a crime scene where the victim's blood has been used to scrawl a message: the same message that's inked on her hands. What did she do last night before waking in a moving car? Liv finds herself on the run for a crime she doesn't remember committing and trying to piece together the fragments of her life. But there's someone who knows exactly what she did, and they'll do anything to make her forget permanently.An electrifying thriller that unfolds at a breakneck speed, Stay Awake is guaranteed to keep you up all night. Perfect for fans of S J Watson, Lisa Unger and Riley Sager. Praise for Stay Awake 'Misdirection has always been a key tool in her toolbox, and she uses it to perfection in this beautifully conceived and executed thriller.' Booklist'Goldin skillfully interweaves Liv's tense, propulsive present-day narration... Shocking twists and resourceful, well-drawn female characters keep the pages turning as the clever mystery unfolds. Goldin reliably entertains.' Publisher's Weekly'One of the very best new thrillers I've read this year. The character writing, development, pacing and storytelling are just wonderful. One of those books that you want to race through but don't want to miss a single detail. This is a must, must, must read and sure to be in my books of the year.' Reader review'Wow!!! This will definitely be one of the best books I read this year captivating and complex. A must read.' Reader review'Oh wow this was such a damn good read. For me the book was unique, clever and addictive. I loved the twists and I loved the characters a book not to be missed.' Reader review'An intelligent and well crafted mystery thriller with a well thought out plot, a protagonist you can root for, a very intriguing mystery, tension and suspense and of course, the obligatory twists!' Reader review'A cracking plot that takes the amnesia plot to a new level. A fast paced thriller that kept me hooked.' Reader review'WOW. I mean WOW. Megan Goldin is a genius I have nothing else to say. I think I knew where the plot was going but I was wrong BIG TIME. This was sooooo good!!!' Reader review'Really enjoyed this book, totally gripping and I totally recommend.' Reader review'Megan Goldin has created another high intensity thriller. Absolutely loved this book and its heart palpitating plot. All book lovers will absolutely be enthralled.' Reader review'A thriller you'll want to stay up late for.' Reader review

Shortlisted for the CWA John Creasey New Blood Dagger 2023'A rich, gut-punch of a crime thriller' Ashley Audrain, Sunday Times bestselling author of The PushIt's every mother's worst fearOn a sun-hazed afternoon in the Florida Keys, a child goes missing from the beach. Dr Mirren Fitzpatrick appeals to the world to help find her eight-year-old adopted daughter. The family are on holiday from Ireland, far from home and desperate to return there as they arrived together.Yet the police are immediately suspicious of Mirren. She was drinking at a bar alone shortly before reporting that her youngest child had disappeared. As rumours abound about Mirren's past a trial-by-media ensues, and she is turned from a figure of pity to the villain of the piece.And then a small body is found dumped in the ocean. Is Mirren a heartbroken mother, or the architect of her daughter's fate?A stunning debut from a brilliant new voice in Irish crime fiction, perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn and Ashley Audrain. Breaking will see readers question their own notions of motherhood, guilt and the inescapable consequences of the past.Praise for Breaking 'This story draws you in immediately There is a real freshness to Cassidy's approach to storytelling. And the ending is as disturbing and moving as those opening beach-scene pages.' Daily Mail'Another great debut, this twisty crime thriller had me gripped from the very first page! A new voice in Irish crime fiction an author to watch.' Prima'Delivers a confronting examination of maternal love and the expectations that weigh so heavily on women, even in their most unthinkably dark moments. In both pace and prose, Breaking is a hugely satisfying debut.' Ashley Audrain'I LOVED the story and the twists! Expert plotting and great characters made it an emotional read. It had me guessing throughout and kept me turning the pages at speed.' Patricia Gibney, author of The Guilty Girl'Wonderfully compelling and at times, painfully sharp. A searing interrogation of motherhood and media... this is a beautifully constructed and beguiling debut novel.' Andrea Mara, author of All Her Fault'Amanda Cassidy captures a mother's guilt perfectly... this a compelling, intriguing and thoroughly engaging read. Amanda is a very talented new voice in Irish writing.' Liz Nugent, author of Our Little Cruelties'A contender for thriller of the year. Breaking dazzles from the opening line. Powerful, sharp and moving, with an ending that flabbergasts.' Glenn Meade, author of Unquiet Ghosts'Wonderfully tense and uneasy, Breaking is a complex exploration of what it means to be a mother and the history that haunts us. A gripping read.' Louisa Scarr, author of Blink of an Eye'This dazzling debut takes us inside a parent's worst nightmare. Masterful story-telling, breakneck pacing and compelling characters kept me glued all the way to the explosive final pages and their disturbing revelations. Addictive, unnerving and utterly unmissable.' Sophie White, author and Sunday Independent columnist'Outstanding debut What a brilliant novel.' Sheila Bugler, author of You Were Always Mine

When you're living a lie, can you trust anything?Ten years ago, Alexandra Quinlan was the prime suspect in the massacre of her entire family. Her face was on every television show and front page, and she was given a nickname by the media: Empty Eyes.Now, Alex Armstrong has reinvented herself and devotes herself to securing justice for others. But when Laura McAllister, a young student journalist, disappears just as she's about to break a major story about sexual assault and cover-ups on her college campus, Alex is drawn into a new case that will threaten the life she's built.As Alex digs into Laura's disappearance, she realises that there are unexpected connections to the murder of her own family. As different as the crimes may appear, they each hinge on one sinister truth: no one is quite who they seem to beAn explosive and unputdownable crime thriller you won't be able to put down. Perfect for fans of Harlan Coben, Mary Kubica and Karin Slaughter.Praise for Those Empty Eyes 'Draws readers in from the first heart-stopping pages and doesn't let go until the end' Mary Kubica'Thrilling, complex story that will leave your jaw on the floor!' Reader review'Truly, a perfect book. I will never stop recommending books by Charlie Donlea.' Reader review'So twisty. I think I just found a new author to binge.' Reader review'Well-written and fast-paced with so many strong female characters. An outstanding, suspenseful thriller.' Reader review'Those Empty Eyes had me turning pages late into the night, then getting up early to get back to the story. I found myself racing to finish only to be sad that it was over.' Reader review'I was hooked from the start until the very end. Loved the characters, story and writing style.' Reader review'Speechless! This has to be my favorite read of the year so far. Charlie Donlea is my new favorite author. I really got into this book and lost all track of time.' Reader review'This book was phenomenal! If you are looking for an extremely intense, adrenaline rush of a story that will have you on the edge of your seat and turning the pages at lightning speed, then you NEED to read this!' Reader review'WOW! I didn't see the ending coming. This was by far the best book I've read in quite awhile. Really caught me off guard.' Reader review'The book that helped me get my reading mojo back. Read it cover to cover in a day and loved every page.' Reader review

'Immersive story, sublime storytelling... top class' Andrea Mara, author of No One Saw a Thing What you see isn't always what you get.Elle Littlewood can barely believe her luck when her producer tells her about the chance to get her hands on a dilapidated chateau in Aix-En-Provence, France for a rock bottom price. It seems too good to be true, but as a home interiors influencer, she knows this would make incredible content.Lately, Elle has noticed the cracks start to show. Her life is the envy of thousands, and her social media posts show a beautiful, accomplished woman. Yet this wasn't always the case. If they knew the truth about her past, they would never look at Elle the same way again.Elle needs this house. She doesn't care that it comes with huge strings attached. And when people get in her way, there's nothing Elle won't do to protect her brand. After all, she's survived by doing things that people could never imagine and knows she would do them again.A dark, voyeuristic and utterly captivating crime thriller that fans of People Like Her and Sun Damage will love from CWA Debut Dagger shortlisted author Amanda Cassidy.Praise for The Perfect Place 'The perfect summer thriller' Matthew Blake, author of Anna O'A dark, twisty tale with a fascinating premise and unforgettable characters that grips and won't let go' Catherine Ryan Howard, author of The Trap'Propulsive plotting, beautiful prose, characters with heart... and the gorgeous backdrop of the south of France. The perfect read to slip into your suitcase this summer' Lizzy Barber, author of Out Of Her Depth'Addictive from the very first page until the very final twist... stays in your head long after the book is over' Joanna Dodd, author of The Summer Dare'Complex and gripping, with Cassidy's signature gift for character and location... The Perfect Place will keep you hooked to the twisty last page' Sam Blake, author of Three Little Birds'Unsettling and sinister... a perfectly paced psychological thriller that kept me guessing' Louisa Scarr, author of Gallows Wood'A captivating story, brilliantly told' Crime Scene'An enthralling read from an exciting writer' Prima'If you are a guilty fan of A Place in the Sun, this is the thriller for you' Daily Mail'Fantastic. I really enjoyed reading it' Reader review'SO good!!!! So intense and just kept me on my toes the whole time, I loved it!' Reader review'Amazing from start to finish. I forgot I was reading a book I just got so lost in the story' Reader review'I enjoyed this book filled with secrets, lies, deceit and murder!' Reader review'A perfect summer thriller. The twists are twisty! The entire book is engaging and fun to read' Reader review

Thirty days off-grid. No contact with the outside world. No way to call for help.Zara leaves home to take part in a challenge sweeping the nation no technology for one month.A body is found in the woods. Right by the Safe House where Zara was meant to check in. And she hasn't checked in.Another body is discovered, and mum Sally takes things into her own hands to make sure Zara is okay. But when thousands have disappeared, how do you find one missing girl?A pulse-pounding, gripping crime thriller perfect for fans of Catherine Ryan Howard and Jack Jordan.

A dark academia, coming-of-age thriller about murder, secrets and revenge from an brilliant new voice. A must-read if you love Jo Spain, Samantha Downing and Alice Feeney.High Hill Manor has a secret.The prestigious boarding school attracted the brightest students. But that was before the head girl Emily Asbourne was found dead on the ground below the belltower.A long list of suspects.Chloe Carter joined in the final year. Things went badly wrong back in London, and she was desperate for a new start. She had her own reasons to hate Emily, but she wasn't the only one.A much-loved music teacher is charged with murder.Two decades pass, and Chloe greets Mr Aides at the prison gates on the day of his release. She is ready to tell all. But sharing secrets is a dangerous business and comes with a high price.A dark academia thriller perfect for fans of When We Were Silent, The Four, The Trial and My Dark Vanessa.Praise for What I Told My Friends‘Between its themes of guilt and growth and its propulsive plotting, WHAT I TOLD MY FRIENDS is a layered, darkly atmospheric thriller… Alice Leigh is an absolute thriller master and I can't wait to see what she does next.’ Sara Ochs‘Beautifully written with a deliciously gothic backdrop, What I Told My Friends, is a haunting and timely slice of dark academia that will stay with you long after the final page.’ Nuala EllwoodWhat readers are saying about What I Told My Friends‘The twists were excellent, and the ending had my mouth hanging wide open… It is complex, complicated and dark – one of those books that makes you think long after you finish.’ Reader Review‘This honestly encapsulated everything I wanted from a thriller – suspense, tension, secrets and lies.’ Reader Review‘This book had the perfect mean girl vibes in a dark academia setting.’ Reader Review‘Moody, layered and quietly unsettling. A great read.’ Reader Review‘Absolutely fantastic.’ Reader Review‘Intoxicating, thrilling and captivating this is a fantastic psychological thriller that will have you thinking what would you do in that situation.’ Reader Review‘The dark academia vibes are perfectly – claustrophobic halls, hidden alliances and that uneasy sense that everyone is lying about something.’ Reader Review ‘Full of intrigue and crime, this is an amazing book to read in one sitting.’ Reader Review

When the body is pulled from the pond a decades-old mystery explodes.Everyone in that part of Long Island remembers the events of twenty years ago. A young woman, soaked in blood and unable to recall even her name, walked into the local police station. No clue was ever found about where she came from or who she was.Now, that woman is known as Jane and she still doesn’t know her true identity. Yet when she sees the pond being dredged a flurry of memories race to the surface, too. She knows something about the person in the water.At first, Jane is relieved to be regaining a part of herself. But as she unravels her tangled recollections, it becomes clear that knowing the truth isn’t going to set her free. There are people who will stop at nothing to keep her quiet.But Jane’s lived in the dark too long. She’s going to speak out – even if it kills her.There are things she will come to wish she never knew.A compulsive tale of small-town secrets from a brilliant new voice in the mystery genre.Praise for Then She Lied‘My heart is still racing having just finished this amazing crime drama… There are great characters to both care about and despise and the ending – just wow!’ Reader review.‘I was so invested in this read. I was compelled more and more to know what was going on… This book was that good.’ Reader review.‘I was completely blown away. It turned out to be an incredibly addictive and an unputdownable read that had me staying up far past my bedtime. The build up of suspense kept me guessing right until the very end.’ Reader review.‘There’s something especially unsettling about a story where the main character can’t even trust her own memories, and Then She Lied absolutely delivers on that feeling… If you’re a fan of psychological thrillers packed with mystery, buried secrets, unreliable memories and plenty of suspense, this one is definitely worth adding to your TBR.’ Reader review.‘Then She Lied is exactly the kind of thriller I hoped it would be… a gripping read that lived up to my expectations perfectly – I was right to trust my instincts on this one.’ Reader review.

'Sublime storytelling' ANDREA MARAYou're behind bars, framed for a crime you didn't commit.Midwife Ciara Duffy goes to sleep and wakes in the small hours to find her husband beside her stabbed through the heart. Soon she is arrested and charged with his murder.You get one chance to run.Ciara knows she is innocent. She has no one to rely on. Meanwhile, her young daughter is gravely ill. Ciara has to fight by any means necessary.Do you take it?The day comes when getting out might be possible. But Ciara's choices are bleak: hope justice prevails and she gets to her daughter in time. Or become a fugitive on the hunt for a killer.A compulsive thriller that grips and never lets go from the Irish Times bestseller. Perfect for fans of Andrea Mara, Catherine Ryan Howard and Lisa Jewell.Praise for Amanda Cassidy'Grips and won't let go' CATHERINE RYAN HOWARD'Will keep you hooked to the twisty last page' SAM BLAKE'Propulsive plotting, beautiful prose the perfect read' LIZZY BARBERWhat readers are saying about The Stranger Inside'A brilliant book with cliffhangers at every turn' 'A fast-paced, gripping read full of uncertainty and suspense' 'WOW this novel has left me stunned. My jaw is still on the floor! The perfect one-sitting read' 'I couldn't read this quick enough! Action-packed and heart-racing. One of the best, most fast-paced books I have read in a while''A must-read I was engrossed from start to finish. It had many jaw-dropping twists prepare to be on the edge of your seat until the very end as I was!'

You're behind bars, framed for a crime you didn't commit.Midwife Ciara Duffy goes to sleep and wakes in the small hours to find her husband beside her stabbed through the heart. Soon she is arrested and charged with his murder.You get one chance to run.Ciara knows she is innocent. She has no one to rely on. Meanwhile, her young daughter is gravely ill. Ciara has to fight by any means necessary.Do you take it?The day comes when getting out might be possible. But Ciara's choices are bleak: hope justice prevails and she gets to her daughter in time. Or become a fugitive on the hunt for a killer.A compulsive thriller that grips and never lets go from the Irish Times bestseller. Perfect for fans of Andrea Mara, Catherine Ryan Howard and Lisa Jewell.Praise for Amanda Cassidy'Sublime storytelling' ANDREA MARA'Grips and won't let go' CATHERINE RYAN HOWARD'Will keep you hooked to the twisty last page' SAM BLAKE'Propulsive plotting, beautiful prose the perfect read' LIZZY BARBERWhat readers are saying about The Stranger Inside 'A brilliant book with cliffhangers at every turn' Reader review'A fast-paced, gripping read full of uncertainty and suspense' Reader review'WOW this novel has left me stunned. My jaw is still on the floor! The perfect one-sitting read' Reader review'I couldn't read this quick enough! Action-packed and heart-racing. One of the best, most fast-paced books I have read in a while' Reader review'A must-read I was engrossed from start to finish. It had many jaw-dropping twists prepare to be on the edge of your seat until the very end as I was!' Reader review

'Kill Story is a great character study on flawed women and the churn and burn systems that grind them up and spit them out.' - Eliza Jabore, author of BackstabbersPeople will do anything to fit in.Twenty-three-year-old American ex-pat Skye Sullivan is influence manager for Amsterdam’s hottest startup. CoHab is earmarked as the Next Big Thing. Everyone wants to work there.Skye longs to impress her formidable mentor, Yelena, and the company’s charismatic British founder, Silas. Soon, Skye has a front-view of the booze-fuelled parties and sexual encounters behind barely closed doors. Those at the top are likely to be chugging drunks as running the company.But when Skye is expected to cover up potential scandals, including at least one suspicious death, she realises something dark and awful lies at the heart of CoHab. Behind the slick branding and attractive workforce is a sickening secret, and Skye must decide how much she’s willing to sacrifice to feel like she finally belongs somewhere.Razor-sharp, insightful and wildly entertaining, this is the satirical thriller of the year.Praise for Kill Story‘Kill Story is a great character study on flawed women and the churn and burn systems that grind them up and spit them out. CoHab is the quintessential poisonous environment, infecting all its employees with its gluttonous party atmosphere and superficial #vibes. A cautionary tale, warning of the dangers that come from throwing away your morals for that ill-fitting space with the in-crowd.’ – Eliza Jabore, author of Backstabbers‘Great debut. A proper dark slow burn of a thriller. I thought it captured an uncomfortable truth, and feels current, urgent and relevant. I'll definitely read it again so I can appreciate how the insidious reality of this world was hiding in plain sight. An entertaining page turner that had me squirming.’ – Becky C. Brynolf, author of I Found a Body‘Toxic workplace takes on a whole new meaning in this darkly humorous thriller... fans of Ellery Lloyd's The Club will enjoy this.’ Elizabeth Reiser, Booklist'A striking novel on exploitation and vulnerability... Razor sharp' Debut Digest‘Kill Story is a fast, messy and very readable thriller. J. D. Maduro captures the strange pressure of a workplace where everyone is exhausted, underpaid, replaceable and still desperate to stay.’ Reader review‘A sharp and addictive thriller about ambition, corporate culture and what can be hidden behind some very good PR.’ Reader review‘Wild, sexy and way too much too soon! If you’re looking for a fast-paced read packed with scandal, intrigue and messy relationships, this one definitely delivers!’ Reader review.