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An unthinkable evil. An unbearable secret. Jake Sawyer is out in the cold. As winter descends on the Peak District, he finds himself suspended from the force, accused of murder. When two young children go missing, feared abducted, Sawyer must improvise to help solve the mystery. And as the bodies of adults appear in remote locations, he suspects a chilling connection to the missing children. With time running out on his bail, Sawyer must fight, not only to crack the cases, but also to clear his name. But then his world is ripped open as he finally uncovers the unbelievable truth behind his mother's murder. A truth that leads him to question everything he thought he knew. A pacy British detective murder mystery with twists, dark humour and a compelling lead character whose backstory continues through the series. Set within the dramatic Peak District. Perfect for fans of Val McDermid, Ian Rankin, MJ Arlidge and Karin Slaughter. _______________________________________________Praise for A Dying Light:????? "Another fantastic story in this series."????? "Jake Sawyer is a fascinating character."????? "Goes from strength to strength."????? "Full of twists and turns."????? "Engrossing and moreish."????? "A brilliant read."????? "Fabulous."????? "Twisty."????? "The beautiful landscape is so well defined it's like another character."????? "Keeps you guessing right until the end."????? "A captivating police procedural."????? "The characters are all fleshed out and develop credibly."????? "Read the first two. You will be pulled into the series."????? "A fast-paced mystery."????? "Wonderful."????? "One of the most compelling mysteries published this year."????? "Jake Sawyer is engaging, smart, of barbed tongue, and driven."????? "Fabulous dialogue, and not a flaccid phrase."????? "Mesmerising."????? "Characters so well written they jump off the page."????? "Kept me reading long after bedtime."????? "Can't wait for the next one."____________________________________________________Praise for Andrew Lowe:????? "Prose that gets under your flesh and into your bones."????? "Taut and compelling. Not a wasted word."????? "Plot and character perfectly intertwined."????? "Keeps you reading through the night."????? "Poetic and utterly gripping."

Five victims, bonded by blood. A detective blinded by revenge. Jake Sawyer is suffering. After a bruising confrontation with a cruel killer, he has isolated himself in a remote cottage in the bleak and beautiful northern Peak District. Facing an uncertain future, he resumes his covert investigation into his mother's murder, and enters therapy to explore his lack of primal fear response. When an ex-TV personality is found murdered, from a single stab wound to the heart, Sawyer suspects a ritualistic element. But then a second victim is found, and he forms a terrifying theory about the killer's twisted logic. As Sawyer edges closer to mental collapse, he must protect the killer's targets as he uncovers the truth behind the death of his mother. A truth that will put his reputation, and freedom, at risk. ___________________________________________________________????? "Grabs right away and doesn't let up until the last sentence."????? "Had to finish it in one sitting."????? "Gripping and well crafted."????? "Brilliant."????? "Leaves you open-mouthed and wanting more."????? "Sawyer is not your everyday detective."????? "Full of twists and turns."????? "I couldn't put it down."????? "A gripping story that keeps you guessing."????? "So many mysteries in one story."????? "Awesome."????? "Amazing."????? "Can't wait for the next book."

A killer who won't forgive. A detective who can't forget. Haunted by his mother's brutal murder, detective Inspector Jake Sawyer returns to his rural hometown to investigate a series of gruesome killings. As the body count rises and the killer's twisted methods come to light, Sawyer must confront his own demons while racing against time to unravel the shocking truth behind the murders. With his sanity and safety on the line, Sawyer pushes himself to the brink to end the killings and save an innocent life. An edge-of-your-seat page-turner that will keep you guessing to the very end. CREEPY CRAWLY is Book 1 in the page-turning DI Jake Sawyer crime thrillers. Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Val McDermid, Chris Carter and Karin Slaughter. _______________________________________________????? "A dark and twisted murder mystery with genuine surprises."????? "The pace never lets up."????? "I was holding my breath during the final scene."????? "Well plotted and superbly written."????? "Gripping."????? "Well-developed characters in a wonderful setting."????? "I'm in love with DI Sawyer."????? "Awesome."????? "Compelling."????? "Dark and intense and worth every minute."????? "I wish I hadn't read it, so I could read it for the first time again."

Fifteen murdered. Seven witnesses. One by one they fall. In the realm of contemporary noir, there are writers, and then there are those who "Write like D. F. Bailey."As Will Finch adds the finishing touches to his new book, Eve Noon embarks on a treacherous journey to join him at a remote island hideaway. Unknown to her, a malevolent force shadows her every step, weaving a web of menace that will shatter their lives. The night Eve arrives at Finch's isolated seaside cottage, the nightmare begins. A haunted Iraq war veteran knocks on their door, his eyes filled with dread as he utters a dire warning: "There's trouble coming at us. All of us." Finch brushes off the stranger's plea, but soon realizes that they are entangled in a desperate game with a man they call Nine. From the blood-soaked battlefields of Iraq to the dimly lit dive bars of San Francisco, and onward to the secretive lairs of a tech genius in Seattle, Open Chains hurtles forward like an unstoppable force. Its relentless momentum will carry you through the corridors of power to the cabinet of the President of the United States. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of fear, betrayal, and revelation that will leave you gasping for breath, and make you question the darkness that lurks beneath the surface of the world we know. Once you're caught in Open Chains, there's no escaping the chilling truth that awaits.

1978, Jonestown. 909 dead-two children survive. Where are they now?In the shadow of one of history's darkest chapters, a chilling secret awaits... Two children, survivors of the Jonestown nightmare, fled through the treacherous jungles in Guyana to escape the madness. Upon their return to America, they were granted new identities, a fresh start, and the hope of a "second life."But almost forty years later, the past resurfaces in an unexpected and ominous way. In the heart of San Francisco, crime reporter Will Finch stumbles upon an abandoned Armani jacket in an inner-city playground. Little does he know that this seemingly innocuous discovery holds a cryptic message, one that threatens to shatter the lives of Will Finch and his partner Eve Noon - and make them the next victims of the Jonestown massacre. Inspired by true events, Second Life will grip you from the very first page and refuse to let go until you reach the final, heart-pounding sentence. D.F. Bailey masterfully weaves a tale of intrigue and suspense that catapults you on a mesmerizing journey from an historic catastrophe to a prophecy of mass annihilation. Second Life - where the past awakens, and the future teeters on the precipice of darkness. Author Q & A with D. F. BaileyQ: Your title, Second Life, hints at something more than a dreary 9-to-5 existence. How does it fit into your thriller series?DFB: The title is derived from an ancient quote by Confucius: "We have two lives, and the second begins when we realize we only have one." When I first read that sentence, I thought, now here's a different way of looking at things. It really struck me with its insight. When you consider our brief life here on Earth, this sort of awareness can inspire people to take up a cause. For good-or for evil. So I drew my title from it since it suggests a noir murder mystery. Q: You're known for your crime fiction series and psychological thrillers with a twist. How do they relate to the Jonestown disaster?DFB: Until 9-11 the Jonestown massacre marked the largest civilian slaughter in American history. It took place in South America, in a remote jungle in Guyana, but the victims were mostly Americans, followers of Jim Jones's Temple which was once based in San Francisco. Some argue that the event wasn't a massacre-that it was mass suicide-but over a third of the victims were children led to their deaths by their utterly deluded parents. The trite phrase, "They drank the Kool-Aid," is their enduring legacy. It serves to warn us of the malignant power of religious cults. Q: And two of those children escaped?DFB: That's the fictional premise. I wanted to explore what might happen to children who survived the disaster on November 18, 1978. That's where Will Finch comes in. If you've read the first three books in the series you know that Finch is not a superhero. However, he's smart, tough, determined. Bent, but not broken. Q: Other than Will Finch and Eve Noon, do any characters from the previous novels appear in Second Life?DFB: Absolutely. Fiona Page and Wally Gimbel are alive and kicking. And Gabe Finkleman, who was introduced in Lone Hunter, is now a rising force at the San Francisco eXpress. Q: I thought the first three books-Bone Maker, Stone Eater, and Lone Hunter-formed a trilogy. Does Second Life change your mystery and suspense series books into a quartet?DFB: No, the trilogy stands as a complete, three-part unit. Second Life is the first of what I hope will be a continuing thriller series that builds on the characters introduced in the trilogy. If you liked the trilogy, I think you'll enjoy Second Life, too.

One billion dollarsTwo killersThree ways to die"Lone Hunter is a literary tour de force, seamlessly blending the best elements of private investigator mysteries, financial thrillers, and the allure of classic noir fiction."In the heart-pounding conclusion to the electrifying Finch Trilogy, crime reporter Will Finch and ex-cop turned private investigator Eve Noon are thrust into a deadly game where the stakes have never been higher. A villain emerges from the ashes of the Soviet Union, casting a shadow of terror over San Francisco, threatening to annihilate not only Finch and Noon but also their enigmatic ally, Sochi. But lurking in the shadows is an even more sinister menace, orchestrating a deadly symphony of deception. The key to it all lies in encrypted files, guarding a billion-dollar fortune. To survive, Finch must navigate a treacherous path to turn one killer against the other. The clock is ticking, and their fate hinges on a dangerous game of cat and mouse. Can Finch, Eve Noon, and Sochi unlock the secrets, or will they become mere pawns sacrificed in a deadly endgame?Prepare to embark on a riveting journey as the final instalment in this gritty noir trilogy takes you to the edge of your seat.

A reporter on the rebound. An ex-cop with nothing to lose. A murder they can only solve together. In the shadowed heart of San Francisco, two unlikely allies are about to uncover a web of deceit that could tear the city apart. Will Finch, a crime reporter on the mend, and the enigmatic Eve Noon, an ex-cop turned private investigator, are thrust into a world where darkness thrives and secrets shroud the truth. Gianna Whitelaw's death seems like an open-and-shut case - a tragic leap from the Golden Gate Bridge, a suicide note posted for the world to see. But Will Finch isn't buying it. He's convinced she was murdered, and he's determined to expose the chilling truth. Yet, when her powerful father, US Senator Franklin Whitelaw, slams the door on the investigation, it looks like the story's over. Until a cryptic text from Eve Noon changes everything. She knows Gianna. She knows about that fateful night Finch spent with her. Will she be his salvation or his downfall? As they delve deeper into the labyrinth of lies, their uneasy partnership becomes a desperate race against time. The line between allies and adversaries blurs, and their own secrets threaten to unravel their fragile bond. With its electrifying blend of PI mysteries, organized crime, and the darkest corners of noir fiction, this second installment in The Finch Trilogy will haunt your dreams. If you crave the tension of a gripping thriller series that surges with the voltage of a technothriller, then don't miss your chance to uncover the secrets of San Francisco in STONE EATER.

A death in the wilderness. A woman mourns alone. A reporter works a single lead. In the heart of the wilderness, a chilling secret waits to be unearthed. Will Finch, the relentless San Francisco crime reporter, is on the hunt, and he's about to uncover a conspiracy that could shake the nation. Haunted by personal tragedy, Finch is determined to resurrect his life and his career. But when he's thrust into the twisted aftermath of a multimillion-dollar bitcoin scam, he'll realize that some stories aren't just headlines - they're a one-way ticket into darkness. In the wilds of Oregon, Finch stumbles upon a cryptic crime scene: a deserted Mercedes-Benz, a wounded bear, and a town ruled by a merciless cop. And at the center of it all, the fiancée of the murder victim - a senator's daughter who senses a sinister secret lurking in the shadows. "Bone Maker" is a pulse-pounding thriller inspired by true events, launching a gripping noir crime trilogy that spans from the foggy coastlines of Oregon to the gritty streets of San Francisco, and beyond to Moscow, Honolulu, and the corridors of power in Washington, D.C. Here, the worlds of international finance, cryptocurrency, and political corruption collide in a deadly dance of deception.

US Army Garrison Patch Barracks, near Stuttgart, Germany, 2 a.m., January 11Sentries at the Main Gate of Patch Barracks had turned away the last of the local Fasching revelers an hour or so before, laughingly joking with them that the Barracks were too quiet for their parties. A few soldiers, somewhat worse for wear after joining the locals for the opening night of Germany's "Fifth Season", straggled in around midnight. They were cheerfully waved through the gate by the envious guards, who had pulled duty that night and didn't get to celebrate. Since then, the night had been still, only the night sounds typical of the region breaking the silence. The cell and radio tower behind the thick trees was lit by an eerie glow from the remains of the Fasching bonfire a few miles away. It would be six long hours until sunrise and their relief. The peace of the night lulled them to silence. Behind them, an eerie blue-white blinding flash bloomed. No sooner had it lit the night sky than the first sentry opened his mouth to ask, "What was that?"But the words never left his lips-before he'd even formed them, his lips, along with the rest of him, vanished. Had his mate not been meeting the same fate at the same time, he would have been shocked to see his comrade in arms evaporate into nihility. Every living being, structure, and object within an 800-yard radius of the epicenter disappeared as if he, she, or it had never been there. No one in the circumference of the blast zone survived to describe the beauty of the majestic, but fatal, blue-white flash. A few souls, lucky enough to be farther away, saw glimpses of it through the surrounding trees. No one knew what it was. The next person to arrive at the Main Gate of Patch Barracks found, much to his drunken confusion, nothing. No gate, no trees, no cell tower. No barracks. No buildings. No guards. Only emptiness. Not finding the Main Gate where he was sure it must be, the soldier sat down on the ground. Alcohol and rationality have never been good stablemates. His inebriated brain could not handle the duel, and mercifully, he passed out. He never heard the screams of pain and horror from the injured survivors far enough from the epicentre and fortunate enough to escape obliteration. Later, first responders approached with caution, finding the drunk soldier passed out where the gate should have been and the void beyond, which had always been occupied by buildings. They moved into the base to search for survivors. They found few, most of them critically injured and out of their minds with shock and confusion. Everyone capable of speaking asked the rescuers the question the rescuers had wanted to ask the survivors: What happened?THE NABATEAN SECRET, is a full-length novel, a nail-biting suspense-thriller about an ancient conspiracy set on total world domination, in every sense of the word - political, financial, energy, information technology... The Nabatean Secret is the fourth book in the Carter Devereux series, the sequel to the best-seller Alboran Codex.

In the year 106 AD, when the Roman legions marched on their capital at Petra, the Nabateans surrendered their empire to the Romans, without a fight, and according to historians ceased to exist. But very few knew that the Nabateans didn't cease to exist, they just stayed out of sight for more than 1,900 years, and now they are on the verge of implementing their final plan. Carter Devereux, with his knowledge of the City of the Giants and their library in the Egyptian desert is the only obstacle in the way to achieve their goals. Therefore, the order of the Council of the Covenant of Nabatea is clear; "We MUST have that information. All of it. Move in on Carter Devereux... and get it at all costs, up to and including the killing of everyone...."~~~THE ALBORAN CODEX, is the third book in the Carter Devereux series, the sequel to the best-seller Wolves of Freydis. A nail-biting suspense-thriller about an ancient conspiracy set on total world domination, in every sense of the word - political, financial, energy, and information technology...

Carter Devereux's idyllic world had been shattered and catapulted into chaos, and with it, the fate of humanity itself. With a traitor in their midst who seems to stay one step ahead of them, it is a race against time for Carter Devereux and a team of Special Forces operators who must fight evils never before encountered. Can they uncover the traitor, free the captives from an unknown location, and stop the evil from sweeping in and changing the world as we know it?~~~THE WOLVES OF FREYDIS is a full-length novel, a fast paced suspense-thriller about human history and an international political conspiracy with tentacles reaching across the globe into the highest halls of power. It is the second book in J C Ryan's Carter Devereux Mystery Thriller series, the sequel to Nothing New Under The Sun.

The more Carter Devereux, a professor of archeology, researches and studies the history of the human species, the more he becomes convinced that Solomon was onto something when he said: "The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun. Is there anything whereof it may be said, See, this is new? It hath been already of old time, which was before us. There is no remembrance of former things; neither shall there be any remembrance of things that are to come with those that shall come after." Ecclesiastes 1:9 -11 (Circa 940 BC). Carter's research and exploration into this history takes him to South America, India, and the Middle East, where he makes mind-boggling discoveries which challenge our entire view of human history. And before long, Carter finds himself with not only a large number of critics from across the world, but also a number of ardent followers. Through the ages kings, rulers, power seekers and governments, have been trying secretly, and sometimes not so secretly, to get their hands on artifacts believed to have immense power. Examples include the Holy Grail, the Ark of the Covenant, Bachal Isu - the staff of Moses, carried by David, and the King of Kings, Jesus Christ, the Spear of Destiny, the time machine "the glock" created by the Germans during WWII, and ancient lost cities with hidden fortunes of gold and artifacts with unimaginable powers. There is a no shortage of unscrupulous, power hungry people who will do anything, including kill, to possess these relics- if they exist. Most frightening of them all are the ancient texts that speak of earth's destruction by nuclear weapons thousands of years ago. Do those nuclear weapons still exist? If so where are they? Can Carter Devereux discover them before anyone else can? ~~~ Nothing New Under The Sun is the first book in J C Ryan's Carter Devereux Mystery Thriller series: a full-length novel and a thought-provoking mystery about the discovery of antediluvian human civilizations and the terrifying consequences of digging up the past.

A vicious master. A cruel injustice. A secret long-held. When Vita and her aunt stay at the notoriously haunted Crowswood Castle, they find a vivacious new owner who laughs at its gloomy traditions. The ancient castle's renovation will be complete when a new portrait replaces that of the unhappy previous mistress of the house. But when the old painting reveals a hidden message and workmen unearth human remains in the castle grounds, Vita's curiosity draws her into investigating Crowswood's darkest mystery of all.

A shocking attack. A long-lost uncle. Sinister links to ancient Irish Folklore. When an Irish priest narrowly escapes an attempt on his life at a remote Canadian Seminary, Detective Bernadette Callahan finds herself entangled in a mystery that hits unexpectedly close to home. As Callahan delves deeper into the case, a sinister plot emerges, reaching back to the misty shores of Ireland, where ancient tales and myths hold the key to the mystery. Faced with a past she tried to leave behind and deadly forces intent on silencing the priest, Callahan must race against time to unravel a complex web of secrets before it's too late. A masterfully woven police procedural and a gripping addition to the Bernadette Callahan Mystery Thriller series. Page-turning action and shocking twists, this female detective mystery will keep you guessing until the very end. ________________________________________________________________________________________________Praise for the Bernadette Callahan Mysteries:? ? ? ? ? Good read!!? ? ? ? ? Bernadette does it again? ? ? ? ? Roaring good time!? ? ? ? ? An excellent quick read could not put it down. A good mystery. Enjoyed the whole series? ? ? ? ? Good series? ? ? ? ? Different but a great read

A desperate rescue. A war-torn land. A love that refuses to die. Detective Bernadette Callahan's impulsive nature has landed her in hot water before, but this time, the stakes are higher than ever. A heated argument drives her fiancé to take a dangerous security job in Afghanistan. When he disappears and is accused of stealing a sacred artifact, Callahan is left guilt-ridden and desperate for his safe return. Callahan embarks on a perilous rescue mission in Kandahar, where she teams up with a terrified interpreter and a stoner bodyguard. As she uncovers evidence that seems to incriminate her fiancé, Callahan begins to question everything she thought she knew about the man she loves. With a bounty on her fiancé's head and time running out, can Callahan confront her demons and push herself to the limit to save him from a fate worse than death?The explosive fourth installment of the Bernadette Callahan Mystery Thriller series by author Lyle Nicholson. "Caught in the Crossfire" delivers a heart-pounding tale of courage and redemption in the face of adversity in a must-read for fans of gritty police procedurals and female-led thrillers. _____________________________________________________________________________Praise for the Bernadette Callahan Mysteries:? ? ? ? ? Great story!? ? ? ? ? Four days, four books in the series read. ? ? ? ? ? EXCELLENT READ? ? ? ? ? Can't Put It Down? ? ? ? ? Tension all the way? ? ? ? ? Fantastic detective

Detective Callahan is sent on a mission to find the one man who might have an answer to North America's rising temperatures. Will she find him in time?Unlikely forces come to her aid as she journeys from the mythical and the scientific to get her answer. If Bernadette gets through the madness of the governments falling apart and uprisings in the population, she'll find a clue to stop the acceleration of the earth's climate. Her search will lead her to the Lakes of Nicaragua, an undersea lab off Florida's coast and the darkness of the High Arctic. She finds herself one step behind another force-is there someone inside the FBI or the government that is leaking information and trying to stop her?This is the third novel in the Bernadette Callahan Detective Series. This portrays a female detective in Canada's national police force, The RCMP, who fights crime on her own terms. If you like fast action, with a twist of humour, you will enjoy this series...download this book to start your journey today!

A deadly virus. A determined detective. A race against time to save the world. In this gripping thriller, Detective Bernadette Callahan faces an industrial accident that defies explanation. When she delves into the bizarre death, a terrifying revelation emerges: a virus that attacks both metal and humans. With the world at stake, Callahan must probe the criminal underworld for answers. As the Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer carries out her investigation, she faces a moral dilemma: trust the criminals whose livelihoods are at stake or risk losing the race against time. Join Callahan, as she races against time to uncover the truth behind the deadly virus in "Pipeline Killers."A page-turning crime thriller that pushes the boundaries of science fiction and reality. _____________________________________________________________________________Praise for the Bernadette Callahan Mysteries:? ? ? ? ? Great READ! And a good continuation from Polar Bear Dawn!? ? ? ? ? Strong female main character? ? ? ? ? Great action, good plot? ? ? ? ? Bernadette is becoming a very good friend. ? ? ? ? ? Willing able and Smart police work. ? ? ? ? ? I really enjoyed this book and will be reading more by Mr. Nicholson

Two countries. Two murders. A determined detective about to risk everything. When two killings take place thousands of miles apart in Canada and Alaska, Detective Bernadette Callahan's instincts tell her there's a link. But her superiors disagree, and they move to silence her. Undeterred, Callahan delves deeper and finds an ally deep in rural Alaska. A fellow detective, also under pressure to close his inquiries. The pair are forced into the shadows to work, where they uncover unlikely suspects and a conspiracy linked to Alaska's billion-dollar oil supply. Powerful forces will stop at nothing to stop the detectives. As they close in, Callahan realizes she is out of time. A page-turning crime thriller that will keep you guessing to the very end. _____________________________________________________________________________Praise for the Bernadette Callahan Mysteries:? ? ? ? ? Bernadette is my kind of cop!? ? ? ? ? A good action story set in the wilds of Alaska and Canada? ? ? ? ? This was a really good fun read? ? ? ? ? I will be thinking of this one for a long time. A sign of a good story. ? ? ? ? ? Well written, well told tale. ? ? ? ? ? A very intriguing heroine and plot.

A wounded detective healing in the shadows. A twisted killer luring him back to the light. ---JAKE SAWYER is isolated. A year after checking into a psychiatric unit, he has found peace by cutting contact with his previous world, living offline and refusing visitors. When Sawyer's ex-colleagues arrest a single father for abusing bodies at a hospital mortuary, the man records an emotional video confession, sealing his fate. But with his young daughter missing for two weeks, the case soon develops into something more complex and sinister. As the implications unravel, a young woman is found murdered, having suffered similar post-mortem abuse. Police suspect the man the press have dubbed The Vulture might not be in their jail cell, but out on the streets. Sawyer resists the urge to end his exile and step back into the fray. But when his own mother's ailing killer contacts him with an unrefusable offer, he faces the grim truth: no matter how hard he works to build a brighter future, his past has a way of hunting him down. ---This dark and pacy British detective novel is a murder mystery with twists, dark humour and a compelling lead character whose backstory continues through the series. TENDER IS THE NORTH is the ninth book in this addictive series of page-turning crime thrillers from one of the UK's sharpest writers. Perfect for fans of Val McDermid, Ian Rankin, MJ Arlidge, LJ Ross and Michael Connelly. ---Praise for Andrew Lowe:????? "Prose that gets under your flesh and into your bones."????? "Taut and compelling. Not a wasted word."????? "Plot and character perfectly intertwined."????? "Keeps you reading through the night."????? "Poetic and utterly gripping."

A mother's dying prayerA son's unholy vengeance---JAKE SAWYER is damaged. Haunted by guilt after surviving an attack that left four people dead, he returns to work under a cloud of professional scrutiny, straight into a disturbing new case. When the desecrated body of a recently released murderer is dumped at a Peak District beauty spot, Sawyer suspects the killing is delayed vigilante justice. But as further victims emerge, he realises the motive runs deeper into the distant past, and he may be facing an insatiable killer guided by a higher power. With the murder hunt intensifying, Sawyer's team are pushed to the limit when a lethal old enemy abducts the wife of a high profile politician, forcing him into a dangerous alliance. As Sawyer grapples with both enquiries, his self-destructive urges threaten to overwhelm him. And when the love of his life is marked for death, Sawyer's long-suppressed trauma finally breaks out in an explosion of righteous fury. ---This chilling and pacy British detective novel is a murder mystery with twists, dark humour and a complex lead character whose backstory continues through the series. FEAR OF GOD is the eighth book in this addictive series of page-turning crime thrillers from one of the UK's sharpest writers. Perfect for fans of Val McDermid, Ian Rankin, MJ Arlidge, LJ Ross and Michael Connelly.

A city in fear of the nightA detective at home in the dark---JAKE SAWYER is in demand. With his profile raised after his successes in the Peak District, he's called to London to help the Met Murder Squad with a baffling case which has shocked the nation. A family of four has been tortured and murdered in their Hammersmith home. The crime's disturbing details are kept private to protect the victims' dignity and to deter copycats. But when the killer strikes again, so soon after the first attack, the pressure mounts to understand his motives before a third family faces his wrath. Starved of hard evidence, the capital's smartest detectives feed on scraps of speculation. As Sawyer struggles to settle in the big city and keep his mental health in balance, he follows a theory about the killer which leads him deep into an urban underworld where the lines between pleasure and pain are blurred. ---This dark and pacy British detective novel is a murder mystery with twists, dark humour and a compelling lead character whose backstory continues through the series. CRUEL SUMMER is the seventh book in this series of page-turning crime thrillers from one of the UK's sharpest writers. Perfect for fans of Val McDermid, Ian Rankin, MJ Arlidge, LJ Ross and Michael Connelly.

His enemies' worst nightmareHis own worst enemy---JAKE SAWYER is in hiding. Wanted for questioning after a death in his custody, he is lying low, forming a plan to clear his name. When the body of an elderly man is discovered, horrifically brutalised, Sawyer suspects the victim might not be as innocent as he seems. As more victims come to light and the police race to apprehend an insatiable killer with a sadistic streak, Sawyer is targeted by devious new enemies, tasked with flushing him out and taking him down. Then, with his pursuers closing in, Sawyer discovers a family secret which reveals the true horror behind the murders. But to catch the culprit, he must delve deeper than ever into his personal trauma, and finally make peace with the past. ---Set within the bleak beauty of the UK Peak District, this pacy British detective novel is a murder mystery with twists, dark humour and a compelling lead character whose backstory continues through the series. THE SKELETON LAKE is Book 6 in this series of page-turning crime thrillers. Perfect for fans of Val McDermid, Ian Rankin, MJ Arlidge, LJ Ross and Michael Connelly. ---????? "Kept me reading until the end with twists I didn't see coming."????? "Another brilliant Sawyer story."????? "Well written and full of action from start to finish."????? "A wonderful plot, lightly but tightly spooled out."????? "Keeps you on your toes, wanting more."????? "The Sawyer series stands out for snappiness, style, and the sheer intelligence of the writing."????? "A wild ride. Can't read fast enough."????? "Great books and great characters. I'm now bereft that I have to wait for Book 7."????? "My favourite of the series. I read it in two sittings and can't wait for more."---Praise for Andrew Lowe????? "Prose that gets under your flesh and into your bones."????? "Taut and compelling. Not a wasted word."????? "Plot and character perfectly intertwined."????? "Keeps you reading through the night."????? "Poetic and utterly gripping."

Alex Morgan is hunting the Night Witch - the head of a human trafficking empire spanning the four corners of the globe and connected to Chinese triads, corrupt cops, and the Russian mafia. ALEX MORGAN IS BACK... AND HE ISN'T PLAYING BY THE RULES. Policeman, soldier and spy for INTREPID, black ops agent Alex Morgan is hunting the Night Witch--the head of a shadowy criminal empire spanning the four corners of the globe and connected to Chinese triads, corrupt cops, and the Russian mafia. When Morgan's sent to China to shadow INTREPID's newest agent, Elizabeth Reigns, he soon discovers she's been sold out and the triads are after their pound of flesh. With Reigns in his corner, Morgan must find a way through a complex labyrinth of scattered connections and corporate takeovers to find the real Night Witch, and crush an empire built on trading in human life. There's only one problem. To achieve his objective Morgan must confront an enemy he thought was already dead and buried. Will Morgan have what it takes to survive?

Fugitive Serbian war criminals have abducted the world-famous daughter of the ICTY Presiding Judge. The very fabric of international justice is set to unravel. There's only one thing for Alex Morgan to do - hunt the bastards down. His orders are simple: 'The safety catch is off. Return that girl to her family and drag those bastards back to justice. Dead or alive. It makes no difference to me.' Alex Morgan - policeman, soldier and spy for INTREPID, the black ops division of INTERPOL - is on the hunt for Serbian war criminals. But these guys were never going to let it be that simple. An assassination attempt is made on the presiding judge of the international tribunal. Days later, the judge's daughter, the famous and beautiful classical pianist Charlotte Rose, vanishes in mysterious circumstances. The girl is not just a pretty face and the daughter of a judge, however. She's also the goddaughter of INTREPID's veteran commander, General Davenport. It's up to Morgan and the INTREPID team to track the kidnappers and the missing woman before the very fabric of international justice is picked apart at its fraying edges. Part James Bond and part Jason Bourne, this time Alex Morgan must walk the line between doing the right thing and getting the job done.

An African coup is imminent, an SIS agent has gone rogue and darker forces are at play. A typical mission for a black-ops Interpol agent. But this is Alex Morgan's first and already he's out for revenge. When an intelligence agent is brutally murdered and the president of a small African country is put in danger, Morgan is sent in on his first solo mission. His cover is to evacuate a group of aid workers, with the help of the beautiful but distant Arena Halls, before the country is swept by civil war. But his true mission is much darker. A spy has gone rogue - and there's more at stake than the guy's career in the SIS. A heart-pounding, no-holds-barred chase from the dark heart of Africa to the crystalline waters of Sydney culminates in a fight to the death to stop a vicious renegade intelligence officer and uncover the shadowy conspiracy behind him. Can Morgan stay alive long enough to save the girl, save himself and bring them all to justice?

A Downed AirlinerA Plot For RevengeAmerica in Disarray"WHITE SPHERE is a pulse-pounding thriller that doesn't just unfold-it detonates."In the shadowy heart of San Francisco, crime reporter Will Finch stumbles into a web of intrigue and political treachery that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. On Telegraph Hill a mysterious young woman mistakes Finch for a man named Joel Griffin. She whispers ominous words-"The game is getting dangerous." Before she can reveal the perilous secrets she holds, her life is extinguished by a ruthless drive-by assassin as she collapses at Finch's feet in a pool of blood. But the dark forces at play are far more insidious than Finch could ever imagine. The next morning two FBI agents appear at his doorstep, their grim expressions belying the urgency of their visit. In a chilling revelation, Finch learns that he stands accused in a deep-web conspiracy, a conspiracy that threatens to tear the nation asunder. Finch soon faces an impossible choice: cooperate with the feds to unearth the sinister plot or watch as his own life, and those of his wife and daughter, are snuffed out by a merciless foreign organization hell-bent on dismantling the very essence of America. "WHITE SPHERE" is a contemporary noir masterpiece that entangles readers in a web of intrigue, danger, and unrelenting suspense. Perfect for fans of gripping thrillers that cut to the core, this is a novel that will haunt your thoughts long after the final page is turned.

One Reporter. Three Dead. Five Knives. In the pulsating thrum of San Francisco, rookie crime reporter Will Finch is about to break open the story of a lifetime. When a man plummets to his death from a high-rise apartment tower, Will Finch's initial shock spirals into a harrowing nightmare. His eyes are drawn to the open windows above the lifeless body, where a flickering lamp casts an ominous signal from the eleventh floor. A message of distress that cannot be ignored. As Finch enters the apartment, he discovers a woman handcuffed to a bedpost. Her eyes hold the terror of someone who knows too much about the dead man lying on the street below. In the week that follows, Finch delves deeper, uncovering a conspiracy that ties the death to a web of deception. A sudden bankruptcy. A global stock fraud scheme. And a murderous spree that began in the deserts of Baghdad, only to haunt the citizens of San Francisco. Is it the work of a ruthless serial killer, a cunning copycat, or something far more sinister?As he races to compile his report for The San Francisco Post, Finch's leads vanish into thin air. Within days, three more lives are claimed by a merciless killer. Will the pattern of five knife wounds provide the key to unlocking this chilling mystery? Can Finch unravel the twisted truth before he-and his fiancée-are ensnared in a deadly game of cat and mouse?FIVE KNIVES is the prequel thriller in the Will Finch crime series, a gripping narrative that thrusts you into the tumultuous world of investigative journalism. As you turn the pages, you'll witness the birth of Will Finch's career-a career where everything he learns about crime reporting begins with Five Knives. Read FIVE KNIVES - where the line between life and death is as thin as a razor's edge.

A Governor's Pardon. A Nobel Prize Winner. A Murder at City Hall. It all begins with a Governor's Pardon that sends shockwaves through the criminal justice system. After losing his second term election, the governor of Kentucky pardons 428 felons. Among them, Lennart Skoll-convicted of a brutal double homicide and sentenced to 18 years in Kentucky's notorious prison, The Castle on the Cumberland. Skoll claims he was wrongfully convicted, an innocent victim of circumstance, but can he be trusted?But the real storm is brewing in San Francisco where Will Finch joins an Extinction Rebellion protest outside City Hall. When the rally turns violent, a loner waves a pistol and fires a wild shot into the crowd. Finch tackles the gunman and holds him for the police. When the dust settles, a bystander lies dead beside him-a climate science Nobel Prize winner. As Finch grapples with the weight of the tragedy, he stumbles upon a web of deception that leads to a triple murder. The killings spark a cat-and-mouse chase through South Dakota's Black Hills. Can Finch outrun the criminals trying to silence him, or will he become one more victim of corruption and violence?With its serpentine plot twists and life-or-death suspense, Run Time speeds from San Francisco to Louisville, Kentucky and builds to a staggering climax on Mount Rushmore. Prepare for a fight against the odds - and a battle that will leave you breathless in Run Time.

Amidst the sun-soaked vines of Provence, Elyse Belliveau's heart is torn between a new love and old promises. At fifty-eight years old, after tragically losing the man of her dreams, Elyse had resigned herself to a life without love. But when a friend confesses his love and a captivating stranger offers a second chance at happiness, Elyse's world is turned upside down. As the driving force behind her family's centuries-old winery, she finds herself torn between the risk of opening her heart again and the safety of remaining content with her family. But as tensions rise, Elyse must decide if it's ever too late to embrace love again. A Garden of Promises is the second book in the captivating Chateau de Belliveau Series. A heartwarming tale of love, loss, and new beginnings set in the beautiful South of France.                                                                                                                              Praise for the Chateau de Belliveau Series????? A Garden of Promises is a delightful read and it's nice to see a romance that is not about the heady ups and downs of young love. ????? I could not put this book down????? I really did escape to Provence reading this book????? A simple escapist romance????? Loved this fun, fresh take on the traditional romantic heroine????? Whether you are looking for a beach read, or a book to help you beat the January blues from some cold location, this book will be an excellent choice.

When fate whispers of second chances, Angelina Fisk finds herself swept away to the sun-drenched hills of FranceAfter a wrongful dismissal, Angelina finds herself chaperoning her love-struck cousin on a trip to France. As a guest at the chateau of the enigmatic billionaire Julien Belliveau, Angelina is determined to uncover his secrets while fighting her growing attraction. As she begins to care for more than just the breathtaking French countryside, disaster strikes, and only Angelina can save the day. In this enchanting setting, Angelina learns that dreams really can come true. One Golden Summer is the first book in the Chateau de Belliveau romance series. A sweet and uplifting romance that will transport you to the golden French countryside.                                                                                                                              Praise for the Chateau de Belliveau Series????? Loved this book from start to finish. Not just a love story but a story about family and a love for family traditions. ????? One Golden Summer is a charming and delightful read that transported me from the chill of a damp weekend in January, to the heat and glory of a summer in the south of France. ????? Loved this book. Clean, romantic. Didn't want to put it down. ????? I thoroughly enjoyed this novel! I like it so much that, after getting the eBook, I also ordered a paperback so I could add it to my personal library. ????? If you like romances that are bright and cheerful and fun, you'll love this!????? A very beautiful love story to make your day complete