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A corrupt detective found dead... a senior officer with links to organised crime... and a former colleague on trial.When a corrupt detective is murdered, alarm bells start ringing for DI Zoe Finch and her team.Was the victim connected to organised crime boss Trevor Hamm? Was he in league with Zoe's former colleague Ian Osman? And why is CID boss David Randle trying to curtail the investigation?With her mentor off sick and a new boss breathing down her neck, Zoe must investigate without drawing attention to herself.Can she prove what she knows about Detective Superintendent Randle? Will she escape suspicion herself? And can she protect the people she cares about from the threat of retribution?Don't miss the explosive finale to the DI Zoe Finch series, which pulls together the compelling threads from books 1-5.

A devastating terror attack strikes at the heart of Birmingham... but is all as it seems?When DI Zoe Finch and her colleagues rush to respond to a terrorist attack, the city is plunged into chaos.But Zoe begins to suspect that all is not as it seems.Could the attack be a smokeshield for other criminal activity? And are Zoe's own colleagues involved in that cover-up?Deadly Terror is book 4 in the 'superb' Detective Zoe Finch series, perfect for fans of Angela Marsons and Caroline Mitchell.

'You get one of your children back. Your choice.'When Alison Osman takes her children on a trip to Cadbury World, she thinks their squabbling is her worst problem. But when she turns to find them gone, she's plunged into every mother's worst nightmare.And then the message arrives, telling Alison she has three days to choose one of her children.Detective Inspector Zoe Finch and her team need to find answers, and fast. Why is Alison's police officer husband behaving suspiciously? If the children's father died in a climbing accident, why was there no body? And should Zoe listen to the nagging voice reminding her that two of the men behind the notorious Canary paedophile ring have been released?Can Zoe track down the kidnapper before it's too late? Or will Alison be forced to make the choice that no mother should face?Deadly Choices is the second DI Zoe Finch novel - a gripping crime thriller perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, JD Kirk, and Caroline Mitchell.

Meet Zoe Finch, West Midlands Police's newest Detective Inspector. She's outspoken, ambitious, and damaged. And she's working a case that could make her career, or cost her everything...Fresh from the success of the Canary investigation into depravity and corruption at the highest levels, Zoe has attracted attention. Not least from Assistant Chief Constable Bryn Jackson.But when Jackson is brutally murdered on the night of his retirement party, Zoe is dragged into a case that's deeply personal.All the evidence points to the victim's downtrodden wife, who has secrets of her own.But Zoe begins to suspect all isn't as it seems. Could Jackson's death be linked to the Canary case? And what is her new boss, DCI David Randle, hiding?Seeking out the truth will force Zoe to confront her own past and put her career, and her team's lives, on the line.Deadly Wishes is a gritty crime thriller perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Caroline Mitchell, and the BBC's Line of Duty.

When two men are found mutilated in Birmingham's gay village just before Christmas, DI Zoe Finch and her team are perplexed.Did their attacker mean to kill one of the men, or simply injure them both? And who would have the surgical skills for such a precise mutilation?When more bodies are found with the same injuries, the city's gay population is rightfully scared.And then someone close to Zoe becomes a target...Can Zoe and her team find the killer before it's too late? And will the new members of the team help crack the case, or make things worse?Deadly Desires is the third in the Detective Zoe Finch series, described as 'superb' and 'unputdownable' by reviewers.

Who killed DCI Mackie?DCI Lesley Clarke thinks she's close to solving her predecessor's murder. But when the body of a police officer connected to the crime turns up in the abandoned village of Tyneham, the case steps up a gear.And when someone she's close to is threatened by the killer, Lesley's quest for the truth becomes even more urgent.Can Lesley convince her senior officers of the truth, keep her team on track and protect her family?The Ghost Village Murders is the gripping ninth instalment to the Dorset Crime series, and finally concludes the investigation into the death of DCI Mackie.

Diana Bakewell is London's savviest and best connected tour guide.As the lead guide at Chartwell and Crouch Tours, she's busy teaching her young assistant Zaf the ropes alongside dealing with company politics and her slimy boss. In her spare time she's helping Zaf find his feet in London and coming to terms with the fact that a tabby cat called Gus has stowed away on her vintage tour bus.But when Diana and Zaf take a group of students on a tour of the Houses of Parliament and an MP's researcher dies, Diana suspects all is not as it seems.The police are at a loss. They interview witnesses, including Diana's tour group, but seem to be getting nowhere. Diana, however, was at the scene. She witnessed people's reactions when the young woman died and knows that there's a link between her group and the murder.Can Diana solve the crime and ensure justice is done, while keeping her tour group under control around London and protecting Chartwell and Crouch Tours' reputation?Death in Westminster is the first part in a playful cozy mystery series set in a nostalgic version of London. Perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Anthony Horowitz and the Paddington books.

DI Zoe Finch has a lot on her plate.New job, new team, new county. And on day one, she's plunged straight into a murder investigation.Zoe has to hit the ground running. She needs to manage a new team with its fair share of challenges, get to grips with a new boss who might not be all she seems, and worry about her reputation following her north to Cumbria.Can she settle in quickly enough to solve the murder and quell local tensions, as well as coping with an unfamiliar environment?The Harbour is book 1 in an exciting new series for the star of the bestselling DI Zoe Finch series.

Meet DCI Lesley Clarke. She's a straight-talking city copper who doesn't suffer fools gladly... and she's been transferred to rural Dorset.After being injured in a bomb attack, Lesley is presented with a choice - early retirement, or a period of respite in a calmer location.But things don't stay calm for long.Before she's even started her new job, Lesley is dragged into investigating a murder at one of England's most iconic landmarks, the imposing Corfe Castle.Lesley must hit the ground running. Can she get along with her new partner DS Dennis Frampton, a traditionalist who doesn't appreciate her style? How will she navigate the politics of a smaller force where she's a bigger, and less welcome, fish? And most importantly, can she solve the murder before the killer strikes again?The Corfe Castle Murders is a compelling, character-driven mystery perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, LJ Ross and Elly Griffiths.

When a body is found at the castle ruins, can DCI Lesley Clarke uncover the killer?After being injured in a bomb attack in Birmingham, DCI Lesley Clarke relocates to the peace of rural Dorset. But things don't stay calm for long. Before she's even started her new job, Lesley has to hit the ground running as she's dragged into investigating a murder at one of England's most iconic landmarks, the imposing Corfe Castle. Can she navigate the politics of a smaller force and work with her new partner DS Dennis Frampton, who doesn't appreciate her. And most importantly, can she solve the murder before the killer strikes again?An unputdownable, character-driven mystery, perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths and Ann Cleeves.

DCI Lesley Clarke is settling into her new job in Dorset's Major Crimes Unit, and becoming accustomed to a slower pace of life.But then she's called in to solve the murder of a woman with links to Lesley's new girlfriend.Has Lesley made a grave error of judgement? Can she track down the killer or does she already know her? And how will Lesley's new colleagues react when she tells them she's dating a suspect?The Clifftop Murders is the second instalment in the gripping Dorset Crime series, in which rural Dorset is a whole lot darker than the holiday brochures would have you think.

An isolated community... a web of secrets... a mysterious death.When a body washes up on the shores of Brownsea Island, DCI Lesley Clarke initially suspects suicide.But as she gets closer to the island's close-knit community, she starts to suspect foul play. Why did the victim argue with her closest friend days before her death? What secrets is the victim's manager keeping? And can Lesley get to the bottom of the mystery before someone else dies?The Island Murders is a tense, gripping crime novel perfect for anyone who's imagined living in a coastal idyll, and wondered if it's really all it seems.

DI Zoe Finch has a lot on her plate.New job, new team, new county. And on day one, she's plunged straight into a murder investigation.Zoe has to hit the ground running. She needs to manage a new team with its fair share of challenges, get to grips with a new boss who might not be all she seems, and worry about her reputation following her north to Cumbria.Can she settle in quickly enough to solve the murder and quell local tensions, as well as coping with an unfamiliar environment?The Harbour is book 1 in an exciting new series for the star of the bestselling DI Zoe Finch series.

Birnam Wood shall come to Dunsinane...DI Jade Tanner's new Complex Crimes Unit is finding its feet. DS Mo Uddin is settling into his new Scottish home, Dr Petra McBride has stopped receiving anonymous calls, and Jade is working to support her son over the loss of his dad.But then a mysterious crime is added to their workload. The body of a young man is discovered at the top of Dunsinane Hill, with soil from Birnam Wood in his pockets.The two sites are sixteen miles apart, so this is no fluke. Petra and Jade immediately spot the Macbeth reference. And when another body is found at a second location linked to the play, they worry there could be more killings.Can the team solve the puzzle and work out where the killer will strike next, or will it be too late?Death and Poetry is the second gripping instalment in the McBride and Tanner series. Perfect for fans of Alex Gray, Val McDermid and JD Kirk.

Christmas in Birmingham means the Frankfurt Christmas Market. Loved and hated by brummies in equal measure, it certainly makes life interesting for West Midlands Police.But when the body of a homeless man is found behind a market stall early one Sunday morning, it looks like Christmas might be cancelled for DI Zoe Finch and her team. And when they discover that the victim has a history that makes his death politically sensitive, things get even more complicated.Can Zoe and her team find the killer before Christmas is ruined for another victim - and avoid putting their careers on the line?Find out in this standalone Christmas special in the bestselling Detective Zoe Finch series.

At the edge of the land, the villagers are carving out a living.But behind closed doors, this remote community of survivors is plagued by secrets.Ruth discovers her husband was involved in a terrible crime, when the man who went to prison for it takes revenge on her.Sarah and Dawn are prisoners in their own home, terrified of disobedience and hiding their own terrible secret.And Jess is struggling with her new role as village leader. When the village is attacked, can she keep her community safe?Find out in this trilogy of gripping thrillers.

He abducted her. He fell in love with her. He helped her escape. Can she trust him?Sarah Evans has returned home after being abducted and held in a dilapidated farmhouse by a group of men.With her is Martin, who turned against the other men to help her escape. He says he's not like them, and claims to be in love with her.Can Sarah trust Martin? Does she share his feelings? Or should she listen to her father, himself deceitful and abusive, and turn her back on the relationship?Sea of Lies is a chilling psychological thriller about secrets, trust, and a family falling apart.

Jennifer Sinclair is many things: loyal government minister, loving wife and devoted mother.But when a terror attack threatens her family, her world is turned upside down. When the government she has served targets her Muslim husband and sons, her loyalties are tested. And when her family is about to be torn apart, she must take drastic action to protect them.A House Divided is a tense and timely thriller about political extremism and divided loyalties, and their impact on one woman.

Britain is a country under surveillance. Neighbours spy on neighbours. Schools enforce loyalty to the state. And children are encouraged to inform on their parents.Jennifer Sinclair has earned her freedom but returns home to find everything changed.Rita Gurumurthy has failed to prove her loyalty. When a sympathetic guard helps her escape she becomes a fugitive, forced to go into hiding.To reunite her family and win freedom for her son and her friend, Jennifer must challenge her old ally, the new Prime Minister Catherine Moore. Will Jennifer have to reveal the secret only she knows, and risk plunging the country into turmoil?Divided We Stand is a gripping thriller exploring an alternative and chilling version of Britain.

Jennifer Sinclair is many things: loyal government minister, loving wife and devoted mother. But when a terror attack threatens her family, her world is turned upside down. When the government she has served targets her Muslim husband and sons, her loyalties are tested. And when her family is about to be torn apart, she must take drastic action to protect them. A House Divided is a tense and timely thriller about political extremism and divided loyalties, and their impact on one woman.

Jennifer Sinclair's fight to save her political career, her family and her freedom has failed. Traumatised by prison violence, she agrees to transfer to the mysterious British Values Centre.Rita Gurumurthy has betrayed her country and failed the children in her care. Unlike Jennifer, she has no choice, but finds herself in the centre against her will.Both women are expected to conform, to prove their loyalty to the state and to betray everything they hold dear. One attempts to comply, while the other rebels. Will either succeed in regaining her freedom?Divide and Rule is 1984 for the 21st century - a chilling thriller examining the ruthless measures the state will take to ensure obedience, and the impact on two women.