Bøker av NJ Mackay

People are going missing in the suburb of Thamespark, forcing DI Sebastian Locke and his squad into a complex case - a case that becomes personal when his ex-wife vanishes.

Loving him might be the last thing they do...Stevie Gordon is lonely, filling her time by stalking her ex-boyfriend, James Cowley. He might be married, but neither his wife nor his girlfriend knows as much about him as Stevie does. But when James' latest mistress is brutally murdered, her body carefully posed amongst the bluebells of Thamespark, Stevie is as shocked as anyone. But with her troubled childhood taking a toll on her mind, and her heavy drinking leading to frequent blackouts, can Stevie really know she is innocent?DI Sebastian Locke and the Thamespark squad are drawn into an urgent murder case, but as they delve deeper, they find links to a previous victim, with all the clues pointing back to James. As another innocent is targeted, Stevie becomes increasingly terrified that her own mind is betraying her. But, is she capable of murder? And if not, who else is watching in the shadows?A twisty, unputdownable detective novel that fans of Cara Hunter and Mark Billingham will love. Praise for NJ Mackay:'A fabulous introduction to DI Sebastian Locke...a new hero (and fictional crush!) is born. A cast of liars and cheats makes for a thrilling and tantalising tale.' Sam Holland'A brilliantly twisty cold case novel which gradually unfurls to reveal the chilling truth.' Marion Todd'A perfect blend of mystery and psychological thriller...Dramatically and emotionally stirring...whilst also providing edge-of-your-seat thrills.' Dominic Nolan'There are some books I wish I could give more than 5 stars to and this is one of them... After reading so many thrillers, it's rare for one to surprise me in this way.' ????? Reader Review'Couldn't put it down, such a good plot and the ending was totally mindblowing.' ????? Reader Review'An excellent police procedural...Dark, twisty, surprising and welll written.' ????? Reader Review'Very well written, some excellent twists and had me gripped to the very end. Sooo good!!!!' ????? Reader Review'The dynamics between all the characters in this book worked so well, I felt I was standing there watching it all unfold.' ????? Reader Review'So well plotted that you'll find yourself staying up reading half the night.' ????? Reader Review'This cold case thriller is unputdownable! I absolutely loved this! It keeps you on the edge of your seat!' ????? Reader Review'I highly recommend this book. It's utterly brilliant and totally unputdownable.' ????? Reader Review

Fifteen years ago, he confessed to the murder of his wife and children. As a teenager, Hayley DaSilva walked into a nightmare; discovering the bodies of her mother, twin brother, and friend all brutally slaughtered in her home... and her nine-year-old brother missing. Her father, Leonard DaSilva, confessed to the murders, but Ethan was never seen again. He lied. But why?Now, Hayley has fled her dreadful past in Thamespark - until the call from Detective Sebastian Locke. Little bones uncovered in a shallow grave belong to Ethan... and the investigation reveals holes in the case that prove Leonard's confession was false. He didn't kill his family. So why did he say he did?As DI Locke and the squad realise that a killer has been hiding in plain sight in the sleepy commuter town of Thamespark, the previously cold case becomes an urgent investigation. But as the squad gets closer to the truth of who really murdered the DaSilvas, it becomes clear that the culprit won't hesitate to spill blood to keep their shocking secrets hidden... An absolutely unputdownable police procedural with a shocking twist, introducing Detective Sebastian Locke. Fans of Karin Slaughter, Cara Hunter and Sharon Bolton will love this. Readers are loving The Quiet Dead:'A fabulous introduction to DI Sebastian Locke...a new hero (and fictional crush!) is born. A cast of liars and cheats makes for a thrilling and tantalising tale. My heart broke with Ethan's story and those little bones.' Sam Holland'A brilliantly twisty cold case novel which gradually unfurls to reveal the chilling truth.' Marion Todd'A perfect blend of mystery and psychological thriller...Dramatically and emotionally stirring, the unearthing of buried trauma is so deftly handled whilst also providing edge-of-your-seat thrills.' Dominic Nolan'So well plotted that you'll find yourself staying up reading half the night.' Reader Review'I absolutely loved The Quiet Dead from start to finish, I thought the story was brilliant...totally unputdownable.' Reader Review'Really brilliant read. Got straight into it from the first page - really kept you guessing right till the end.' Reader Review'Brilliant book. Didn't want to read it all in one go as I was enjoying it so much.' Reader Review'Couldn't put it down, such a good plot and the ending was totally mindblowing.' Reader Review'I hope there will be more to come in this series...I became engrossed in the characters and the storyline.' Reader Review'This cold case thriller is unputdownable! I absolutely loved this! It keeps you on the edge of your seat! It was so good!' Reader Review'An excellent police procedural...Dark, twisty, surprising and welll written.' Reader Review

A gripping, nail-biting, addictive psychological thriller about a girl trapped in a coma and the dark family secrets her sister must race against the clock to unravel...

A gripping, compelling psychological thriller about a cult, a fire, and the dark secrets that four young girls have carried with them but can no longer keep buried...