Bøker av Susan Wilkins

A Prequel to The Detective Jo Boden Case Files - an updated new edition for 2023.A murdered sister, a killer released from jail, a cop in a deadly battle to uncover the truth.DC Jo Boden was eleven years old when her older sister, Sarah, was brutally murdered during her first year at university. Sarah's boyfriend, Nathan Wade, was convicted of the killing.Now, sixteen years later, Wade is being released on licence and documentary filmmaker, Briony Rowe, insists she can prove his innocence.Broken by the tragedy, the Boden family has remained convinced that Wade is guilty. But Jo, who grew up believing her big sister was perfect, is persuaded to examine the evidence that put him behind bars.Digging into the past, she discovers Sarah harboured some dark secrets of her own. But for her killer, it's never been over. And he has Jo firmly in his sights.It Should Have Been Me is a gripping, fast-paced psychological thriller, set in the contrasting worlds of television and a high-stakes police operation, but with a family tragedy at its heart.'A first-rate thriller, tense and twisty . . . Susan Wilkins is a writer at the very top of her game' - Elly Griffiths'Dark and gripping from first page to last, this is Susan Wilkins at her nail-biting best' - Jessie Keane

In a summer heatwave, a college reunion takes a dark turn when old grudges resurface, exposing the lies and betrayals of the past, and leading to a fatal confrontation.A grieving mother...When Claire loses her daughter to suicide, her world falls apart. Tormented by guilt and her own sense of failure, she's determined to confront the man she believes drove Ella to it and make him pay.A reunion of old friends...At a twenty-five-year college reunion, a disparate group of former students, now middle-aged, meet to catch up on each other's lives. During a summer heatwave, the lies, jealousies and betrayals of the past erupt into anger and recriminations that threaten all their futures.A deadly threat...For DS Jo Boden of the Major Investigations Team, it's a job she doesn't want: being a minder for an obnoxious politician at a college reunion. But with a potential killer hiding in plain sight, she's in a race against time to prevent a murder.Readers love Susan Wilkins' crime thrillers:'Well plotted and unflinchingly told.' Sunday Express'Murder, corruption and a crafted plot make for a fine read.' The Sun'This stylish, clever crime story never lets up... Blazingly brilliant.' Sunday Mirror'Dark and gripping from first page to last, this is Susan Wilkins at her nail-biting best.' Jessie Keane'I was engaged from the very first chapter... Brilliant.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Two sisters in conflict since childhood clash over the truthA brutal assault...When Emma wakes up naked and bruised in a strange apartment with no memory of how she got there, she knows she's been raped. Fearing her assailant is still there, she flees. Her older sister, Rachel, a senior detective and head of the Major Investigations Team, persuades her to go to the police. DS Jo Boden is called in to investigate the crime, and the pressure is on to handle the case with sensitivity.An inexplicable murder...But as the police inquiry unfolds, Rachel suspects Emma is lying. The business partner of Rachel's husband is found murdered, and Emma becomes a suspect.A family ripped apart...Can Emma and Rachel overcome their mutual distrust and confront a chilling threat that could wreck both their lives?A poignant domestic thriller. Book 4 in the Jo Boden Case Files Series

If everyone is lying, who do you trust?A marriage gone bad...When Cheryl met Xan nine years ago, she was a struggling single parent with a five-year-old son. Xan was her knight in shining armour. Now they have two children, and he's hell-bent on turning her research work into a business that could make billions. But does he still love her? It doesn't feel like that to Cheryl, as she tries to turn a blind eye to her husband's infidelities and rescue her marriage.A dangerous affair...Xan is obsessed with making money. A business deal brings Hannah into his life. She's a young woman driven by ambition, who knows how to use her looks to get what she wants. He can't resist her. But the lies they tell each other, and Cheryl, soon spiral out of control. And a toxic mix of lust, ambition, and greed drags all three of them down into dark waters.A deadly outcome...The police recover a body from a fast flowing river swollen with winter rain. Detective Jo Boden, from the Major Investigations Team, must ask the question: is it an accident or could it be murder?A twisty, page-turning psychological thriller with a shocking ending for fans of Ruth Ware, Lisa Jewell and C L Taylor.Check out the other Detective Jo Boden Case Files, She's Gone and Her Perfect Husband.Readers love Susan Wilkins' crime thrillers: ¿'Well plotted and unflinchingly told.' Sunday Express'Murder, corruption and a crafted plot make for a fine read.' The Sun'This stylish, clever crime story never lets up... Blazingly brilliant.' Sunday Mirror'Dark and gripping from first page to last, this is Susan Wilkins at her nail-biting best.' Jessie Keane'I was engaged from the very first chapter... Brilliant.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

She thinks he's perfect. But is he playing her for a fool?A successful businesswoman...Sophie Latham is a problem solver who's used to getting what she wants. At thirty-nine, her biological clock is ticking, and she wants a baby. Marriage to her gorgeous personal trainer, Ollie Harmon, seems like the perfect solution. Despite their brief, three-month relationship and her mother's concerns, Sophie is determined to go ahead with or without her family's blessing.A fragile new sister-in-law...Sophie is shocked to learn that Ollie has a younger half-sister he's never mentioned. Kristin Kelly is a supermodel and the trophy wife of abusive and controlling billionaire, Sir Gerald Sullivan. Ollie is desperate to rescue his sister, and Sophie knows she must help.A web of lies...When Sullivan is accused of murder, Detective Jo Boden of the Major Investigations Team is determined to get to the truth. But can Sophie lie to the police to protect her new sister-in-law? As Sophie fights to stay in control, her perfect marriage spirals into a nightmare. She must face the truth about herself and how far she'll go for the man she loves.A dark psychological thriller full of twists and turns. Book 2 in the Jo Boden Case Files Series.Readers love Susan Wilkins' crime thrillers: 'Well plotted and unflinchingly told.' Sunday Express'Murder, corruption and a crafted plot make for a fine read.' The Sun'This stylish, clever crime story never lets up... Blazingly brilliant.' Sunday Mirror'Dark and gripping from first page to last, this is Susan Wilkins at her nail-biting best.' Jessie Keane'I was engaged from the very first chapter... Brilliant.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

The gripping political thriller with a shocking conspiracy at its heart from 'blazingly brilliant' best-selling author Susan Wilkins (Sunday Mirror). A heart transplant saved him... but the search for the truth could cost him his life.'Unpredictable, intricately woven...I couldn't stop reading', Amazon reviewer. ¿¿¿¿¿A heart transplant saved Adam Hardy's life. But as he recovers from surgery, strange visions surface. Adam's organ donor wasn't killed in an accident - he was murdered. As Adam frantically tries to untangle the truth, reports of a deadly new virus start to emerge.Felicity Oldroyd, the Chief Medical Officer for England, is in a race against time to contain the pandemic. But the way the virus is spreading raises some disturbing questions. Together with police from Counter Terrorism Command, she battles to identify the source of the outbreak and ensure her country's survival. Adam's memory could provide the vital clue. Can he help Felicity and the police get to the truth before it's too late? An emotionally charged page-turner full of mystery and suspense. Written before the emergence of Covid-19, this is a prescient political thriller for fans of Michael Crichton, David Baldacci and James Patterson.Praise for the Kaz Phelps Series:'Well plotted and unflinchingly told.' (Sunday Express)'Murder, corruption and a crafted plot make for a fine read.' (The Sun)Praise for the Detective Megan Thomas series:'My favourite read of 2020... I was engaged from the very first chapter... Brilliant.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'I didn't want it to end. I can't wait for the next one.' Amazon reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'I loved the book and was gripped straight from the off. Susan's a great writer, building up the tension nicely and giving a thumping action-packed ending that really delivers.' Jessie Keane, best-selling author of The Knock

When her teenage daughter disappears, Marcia fears the worst. She'll do anything to find Phoebe, but her nightmare is just beginning...Marcia Lennox seems to have the perfect life. A loving husband, Harry, a beautiful daughter, Phoebe, a successful career, and an expensive London home.But in her third week at university, Phoebe vanishes without a trace.As Detective Sergeant Jo Boden from the Major Investigations Team examines the mystery of Phoebe's disappearance, she uncovers a complex web of deceit. Like most teenagers, Phoebe has secrets she kept from her parents. But is she caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse? And is it too late to save her?In her desperation, Marcia knows she must risk everything to find Phoebe.But her happy and comfortable life is a front. Estranged from her birth family, with a marriage on the rocks, Marcia must find the courage to leave her safe London bubble. She must journey back to the wilds of East Anglia and the desolate Norfolk Fens to confront her own dark past.Can she face her demons to save her child? And will the truth destroy them?'She's Gone' is a heart-stopping thriller that explores the depths of a mother's love and the lengths she will go to, to protect her child. With a gripping plot, engaging characters, and unexpected twists and turns, this book will keep you guessing until the very end.Readers love Susan Wilkins' crime thrillers: 'Well plotted and unflinchingly told.' Sunday Express'Murder, corruption and a crafted plot make for a fine read.' The Sun'This stylish, clever crime story never lets up... Blazingly brilliant.' Sunday Mirror'Dark and gripping from first page to last, this is Susan Wilkins at her nail-biting best.' Jessie Keane'I was engaged from the very first chapter... Brilliant.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

';Detective Thomas, there's no easy way to say this. We've brought Debbie in for questioning.'';You mean my sister Debbie? What are you talking about? You've arrested my sister?'';Megan, she's our prime suspect.' Detective Megan Thomas hoped that moving to Devon would mean a quiet life. Her years undercover in London left her broken and alone, unsure if she would ever recover. Slowly, she's learning to work with a team and trust other people. But when her sister Debbie finds the body of local businessman Greg Porter, that peace is shattered. Porter's wife and children don't seem entirely grief-stricken, and his business dealings are not all they appear to be. So why are the police so determined to focus on Debbie? And why is she acting so suspiciously? When Megan learns what happened between Porter and Debbie, it threatens to tear the family apart, and forces her to ask if her beloved sister could really have done something so terrible. Her boss won't allow her anywhere near the case, leaving Megan on the sidelines. Caught between the job she loves, and what she feels she must do, Megan finds herself faced with an impossible decision. She's desperate to save her sister, but what if Debbie is lying? When a second body and a surprise confession takes the case into even muddier waters, Megan must decide where her loyalty lies with her family, or the truth. And whatever choice she makes, will she be able to live with herself? Fans of Ann Cleeves, Angela Marsons and Mari Hannah will be hooked by this incredibly gripping mystery thriller. Readers love Susan Wilkins' writing:';Absolutely brilliant!! From start to finish I was kept totally gripped. Full of twists and turns Susan Wilkins is an amazing author and I can't wait for the next one.' Goodreads Reviewer, ';A great read! captured my attention from the very beginning I struggled to put this book down, grabbing five minutes here and there just to finish it! Fantastic read, would definitely recommend!' Stardust Book Review, ';Compulsive and thoroughly captivating I found myself unable to tear myself away and as a consequence read it all in a single tense sitting Bags of suspense and action wrapped up in a thrillingly plotted story' Reader's Retreat, ';Addictive and enthralling! Devoured this book in just one sitting, it was that addictive.' Goodreads Reviewer, ';My favourite read of 2020 I was engaged from the very first chapter Brilliant' Goodreads Reviewer, ';Terrific Keeps you guessing until the end