Friday 24 September 2021

NEW RELEASE: MURDER BY THE QUAY BY ROY LEWIS

 We’re delighted to bring you MURDER BY THE QUAY by Roy Lewis for half price. Only £1.99


/ $2.99 for a limited time.


DISCOVER AN ENTICING MYSTERY SERIES WITH FIRST-RATE CHARACTERS AND BREATHTAKING TWISTS.

Smooth-talking lawyer Colin Bannock tries and fails to get Arnold Landon to join his society of history fanatics. Landon simply has too much on his plate. He’s hunting for a lost and ancient treasure, and he knows he’s close!

Then Bannock’s body turns up in the River Tyne, battered and bloated. Could it be that he found trouble hunting the same treasure? Someone will stop at nothing to be the first to claim their prize . . .

Get MURDER BY THE QUAY by Roy Lewis for only £1.99 / $2.99.

OUT NOW
AU $3.99: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B09GYH3TQX/

Are you seeking an enticing new mystery series, filled with first-rate characters, and breathtaking twists and turns?

Then meet Arnold Landon, mild-mannered history buff turned amateur sleuth.

“The skilful Mr Lewis has made Arnold Landon an unforgettable character.” New York Times

Originally published as The Cross Bearer.

Colin Bannock is hiding quite the secret.

By day, he’s a smooth-talking lawyer. After hours, he is someone else entirely.

He corners Arnold Landon, wanting him to join his society of history fanatics.

Appalled, Arnold declines outright. He’s never been a joiner and, besides, he has enough on his plate already.

He is hunting for a lost and ancient treasure. And he knows the hiding place is close.

Then Bannock’s body washes up on the banks of the River Tyne, battered and bloated beyond recognition.

Was he also chasing the mythic treasure?

The race is on to claim the hoard.
And someone out there will stop at nothing to get there first.


Fans of Elly Griffiths, Peter James, P.D. James, Damien Boyd, Helen H. Durrant, J.D. Kirk, Bill Kitson and Peter Robinson will devour this intriguing mystery.

What everyone is saying about the Arnold Landon mysteries:

“Assembling layer upon layer of details . . . Lewis brings an insidious cleverness to his latest offering . . . canny enough to keep us enthralled.” Publishers Weekly

A pleasure to pick up.” Irish Times

“Right atmosphere of menace in this highly charged mystery.” Booklist

“This intelligent, nicely textured mystery gathers speed and races to a thrilling conclusion.” Kirkus

“Good Northern atmosphere and neatly satisfying plot.” Times Literary Supplement

“Always a good read.” Berys

THE DETECTIVE
Planning Officer Arnold Landon is inhibited and painfully aware of his lack of academic credentials. He lives in the North East of England and as self-taught archaeologist he confounds academic experts with his detailed knowledge, which involves him in a local murder. His expertise brings him promotion to the Archaeology Department where he meets frustration, which he nevertheless overcomes by making important discoveries of ancient artefacts while playing a leading role in solving local crimes. A succession of opportunities for further promotion pass him by because of his desire to remain in touch with the detailed history of sites in Northumberland and this leads to more conflict, first with his inadequate superior and then with the stunningly beautiful Karen Stannard and, later in his career, the Italian archaeologist Carmela Cacciatore.

ARNOLD LANDON SERIES
Book 1: MURDER IN THE BARN
Book 2: MURDER IN THE MANOR
Book 3: MURDER IN THE FARMHOUSE
Book 4: MURDER IN THE STABLEYARD
Book 5: MURDER IN THE CHURCH
Book 6: MURDER IN THE HOUSE
Book 7: MURDER IN THE TOWER
Book 8: MURDER UNDER THE BRIDGE
Book 9: MURDER BY THE QUAY

Thursday 23 September 2021

NEW RELEASE: FEAR ON THE FENS BY JOY ELLIS

 I hope you’re having a great week. 

We certainly are — we have a brilliant new mystery from no.1 bestselling Joy Ellis to bring to you this week.

FEAR ON THE FENS by Joy Ellis is out now!

Twenty years ago: A family is destroyed by tragic secrets.
A father who’s a killer. A brother who's disappeared.
That is . . . until now?

Detective Nikki Galena must find a man who’s been missing for two decades and unravel the painful past of a broken family before anyone else dies.

Grab your copy of FEAR ON THE FENS today for only 99p / 99c.

OUT NOW 
AU 99C: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B09GCM7L1X/

FROM TWO-MILLION-SELLING AUTHOR JOY ELLIS COMES ONE OF THE MOST HIGHLY ANTICIPATED MYSTERIES THIS YEAR.

Now.
In the beautiful gardens of Shelley House a shocking discovery is made. A blackened hand dangles over the side of a wheelbarrow. The horrific scent of burnt flesh lingers in the air.

Detectives Nikki Galena and Joseph Easter are called in to investigate.

Twenty years ago.
A family destroyed by tragic secrets. The scientist father who killed their gardener, before being murdered himself. The brother who disappeared, never to be seen again.

Until now?

Nikki and Joseph must find a man who’s been missing for two decades and unravel the painful past of a broken family before anyone else dies.

GRIPPING FROM BEGINNING TO STUNNING CONCLUSION.

Joy Ellis was nominated for audiobook of the year at the British Book Awards 2019 and Crime and Thriller Book of the Year at the British Book Awards 2021 for The Patient Man.

This totally gripping mystery is perfect for fans of L.J. Ross, Peter May, J.D. Kirk, Angela Marsons, J.M. Dalgliesh, Elly Griffiths or Ann Cleeves.

What readers are saying about Joy Ellis:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Just wonderful to read.” Carole

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Riveting tale from start to finish.” Lynne

Holds the reader’s attention from the first word to the last.” Nicki R.

“Compulsive reading, I loved it.” Viv

“Absolutely engrossing.” Olga

“Brilliant book which kept me gripped from page 1.” Barbara

THE DETECTIVE
DI Nikki Galena: A police detective with nothing left to lose, she’s seen a girl die in her arms and her own family destroyed. She’s tough on criminals but fiercely loyal to her team.

THE SETTING
The Lincolnshire Fens: great open skies brood over marshes, farmland, and nature reserves. It is not easy terrain for the Fenland Constabulary to police, due to the distances between some of the remote fen villages, the dangerous and often misty lanes, and the poor telephone coverage. There are still villages where the oldest residents have never set foot outside their own farmland and a visit to the nearest town is a major event. But it has a strange airy beauty to it, and above it all are the biggest skies you’ve ever seen.

DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVOURITE MYSTERY SERIES NOW.

ALSO BY JOY ELLIS
THE NIKKI GALENA SERIES
Book 1: CRIME ON THE FENS
Book 2: SHADOW OVER THE FENS
Book 3: HUNTED ON THE FENS
Book 4: KILLER ON THE FENS
Book 5: STALKER ON THE FENS
Book 6: CAPTIVE ON THE FENS
Book 7: BURIED ON THE FENS
Book 8: THIEVES ON THE FENS
Book 9: FIRE ON THE FENS
Book 10: DARKNESS ON THE FENS
Book 11: HIDDEN ON THE FENS
Book 12: SECRETS ON THE FENS
Book 13: FEAR ON THE FENS

NEW RELEASE: THE PERFECT NEIGHBOUR BY SUSANNA BEARD

 We’re delighted to bring you a new and utterly compelling psychological thriller today for only 


99p / 99c!


THE PERFECT NEIGHBOUR by Susanna Beard is out now and half price for launch.

Beth is desperate to settle in and make friends in her new suburban home.

Yet she stumbles upon something truly shocking in her neighbour’s garden.
A pale girl in the window. A hastily sign scribbled. Only two words.

HELP ME.

Discover a chilling psychological thriller for only 99p / 99c.

OUT NOW 
AU 99C: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B09GG41WXX/

A GRIPPING NEW PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER FROM A BESTSELLER.

Beth wants to love her new home on a quiet suburban street. She wishes she could make friends with her beautiful neighbour Oksana. She longs for a new group of friends. Welcoming neighbours to visit. Coffee dates and dinner parties.

But life here feels so closed. Then Beth runs into Oksana’s garden one day to fetch her runaway dog, and she sees something shocking that makes her wonder who her new neighbours really are.

A girl in the window.
A pale desperate face.
A hastily scribbled sign bearing only two words.

HELP ME.

Who is the girl? What are the neighbours hiding?

Sometimes, it’s the most perfect neighbours that hide the most terrible secrets.

Fans of Gillian Flynn, T.M. Logan, B.A. Paris, Liane Moriarty, Claire Dyer, Sam Carrington and Celeste Ng will devour this stunning psychological thriller.

PRAISE FOR SUSANNA BEARD:

“Offers peaceful convent decorum, with a giddy streak of gore and a likeable sleuth.” Kirkus

“I found myself frantically turning the pages, desperate to uncover what happened!” Tracy Buchanan, author of Wall of Silence

Taut and tense . . . builds to an electrifying conclusion!” Kirsten Hesketh, author of Another of Us

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Bears all the hallmarks of a great thriller . . . I defy anyone not to get swept up in it.” Claire Dyer, author of The Last Day

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Articulate and gripping — an impressive achievement.” Shelley Weiner, author of The Sister’s Tale

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I enjoyed Susanna’s emotive and thought-provoking novel — I thought it was an engrossing mystery.” Sam Carrington, author of I Dare You

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The writing pulls you in and doesn’t let you go until the very last line.” Robyn B.

ALSO BY SUSANNA BEARD
THE PERFECT LIFE
THE GIRL ON THE BEACH
WHAT HAPPENED THAT NIGHT
THE LOST BROTHER
THE PERFECT NEIGHBOUR

NEW RELEASE: BRUTAL CRIMES BY MICHAEL HAMBLING

 We’re thrilled to bring you BRUTAL CRIMES by bestselling author Michael Hambling. 



Ten-year-old Amy witnesses something no child should ever see — a group of men rolling a body into the deep pool of the disused old clay pit.

Meanwhile, DCI Sophie Allen’s team is falling apart as yet another body is found.

Discover this truly captivating crime thriller packed with twists and turns today. Only 99p / 99c for a limited time.

OUT NOW 
AU 99C: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B09G711QM1/

Looking for a gripping mystery by a bestselling author? Packed full of twists, this crime thriller will keep you turning the pages until the satisfying conclusion.

Ten-year-old Amy Birkbeck is checking her bat boxes late one cold January evening in the woods by her house.

She witnesses something no child should ever see — a group of men rolling a body into the deep pool of the disused old clay pit.

Meanwhile, DCI Sophie Allen’s team is falling apart.

Local officer — and suspected bent copper — DS Stu Blackman is missing.

And new recruit, DC Tommy Carter, is knocked off his bike in a serious hit and run.

Then a second body is found in the disused clay pit. And it seems the dead man is connected to a suspected arms dealer . . .

There are dangerous goings-on in Detective Allen’s quiet patch of Dorset, and she doesn’t know who to trust.

Discover a captivating crime mystery which will have you gripped from start to finish.

If you like Line of Duty, Angela Marsons, Rachel Abbott, Colin Dexter, Ruth Rendell, Joy Ellis, Mark Billingham or Janice Frost you will be gripped by this thrilling crime mystery.

What readers are saying about Michael Hambling:

“Very well written and highly recommended.” Viv

“An utterly compelling book from Michael Hambling.” Ron

“The characters were a diverse, mixed bag of well-developed, realistic personalities.” Nicki

“This book is a must-read.” Barbara

“This was a good book, I love Sophie as a character.” Hannelore

THE DETECTIVES
DCI Sophie Allen is Dorset’s acknowledged expert on murder and violent crime. She is 42 as the series starts, and lives with her husband and younger daughter in Wareham. Her elder daughter is studying in London. Sophie has a law degree and a master’s in criminal psychology. Her brilliant mind conceals some dark secrets from her past.

DS Barry Marsh is based at Swanage police station. He’s quiet, methodical and dedicated, the perfect foil for Sophie’s hidden fragility.

THE SETTING
Dorset. A beautiful English county which includes a stunning section of the coastline, but whose beauty belies darkness beneath the surface.

DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVOURITE MYSTERY SERIES NOW.

THE DCI SOPHIE ALLEN BOOKS
Book 1: DARK CRIMES
Book 2: DEADLY CRIMES
Book 3: SECRET CRIMES
Book 4: BURIED CRIMES
Book 5: TWISTED CRIMES
Book 6: EVIL CRIMES
Book 7: SHADOW CRIMES
Book 8: SILENT CRIMES
Book 9: RUTHLESS CRIMES
Book 10: BRUTAL CRIMES

Wednesday 22 September 2021

NEW RELEASE: MURDER NOW AND THEN BY FAITH MARTIN

 We’re thrilled to bring you MURDER NOW AND THEN by #1 bestselling author Faith Martin. 



DISCOVER A BRAND-NEW MYSTERY FROM AN AUTHOR WHO’S SOLD TWO MILLION COPIES WORLDWIDE!

Former Detective Hillary Greene is back and her cold case team have another unsolved mystery to get to the bottom of.

Hillary is determined to find fresh leads. In the meantime, more than a decade later, two men have been found viciously murdered.

Could it be that the killer has struck again to keep the truth hidden?

Find out in MURDER NOW AND THEN by Faith Martin. OUT NOW!

OUT NOW 
AU $4.99: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B097QB5578/

ONE OF THE WORLD’S FAVOURITE DETECTIVES RETURNS.

BRAND-NEW MYSTERY FROM THE TWO-MILLION-SELLING AUTHOR.

Former Detective Hillary Greene 
and her cold case team are taking a fresh look at the unsolved murder of Michael Beck, found bludgeoned over the head and dead in a river near his home in 2012.

Just twenty-two at the time, he’d recently finished a history degree and had his whole life ahead of him. Everyone said he was a pleasant sort of lad with a passion for the past, quietly living with his parents until he could afford a place of his own. But it quickly turned out that there were at least two people who might have wanted him dead.

The first, his recently-jilted girlfriend Mia de Salle, hadn’t taken the break-up well. The second, his former tutor Dr Timothy Durning, had been accused of sexual harassment by Michael. But the original team could find no forensic evidence linking either of their prime suspects to the crime, nor witnesses placing them in the area when Michael was killed.

Hillary, however, is determined to find fresh leads. But while she and her team get to work, in the city of Oxford two men from the city’s criminal underbelly have been viciously murdered in the last six months.

Are the recent murders and her own cold case linked? More than a decade later, has the same killer struck again? And if so, what’s the connection between the mild-mannered young man and the underworld criminals?

It’s up to Hillary to stop a killer getting away with murder — both now and then.

Perfect for fans of Betty Rowlands, Agatha Christie, L.J. Ross, T.E. Kinsey, J.R. Ellis, Helen Cox, M.C. Beaton, or Clare Chase.

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE BESTSELLING SERIES:

“So glad Hillary is back - absolutely loved the other books in the series and really enjoyed this one too.” Nerys

“Would give more than 5 stars if I could.” Barbara

“The plotting is perfect, as always, with plenty of twists and red herrings.” Amanda

“Once I started reading her newest cold case, I was once again hooked.” Renee

“I love Faith Martin and enjoy every book that I read from her, and this book definitely ranks high on my list.” Robin

THE DETECTIVE
DI Hillary Greene
: An attractive, single woman just over fifty, Hillary Greene was a police officer of many years’ experience (earning the rank of DI) and came up through the ranks. Consequently, she knew how the system worked, and was always fiercely loyal to the force without being blinkered to its faults. Forced to retire early through no fault of her own, she has now returned to the force as a civilian consultant on cold cases.

DI HILLARY GREENE SERIES
Book 1: MURDER ON THE OXFORD CANAL
Book 2: MURDER AT THE UNIVERSITY
Book 3: MURDER OF THE BRIDE
Book 4: MURDER IN THE VILLAGE
Book 5: MURDER IN THE FAMILY
Book 6: MURDER AT HOME
Book 7: MURDER IN THE MEADOW
Book 8: MURDER IN THE MANSION
Book 9: MURDER IN THE GARDEN
Book 10: MURDER BY FIRE
Book 11: MURDER AT WORK
Book 12: MURDER NEVER RETIRES
Book 13: MURDER OF A LOVER
Book 14: MURDER NEVER MISSES
Book 15: MURDER AT MIDNIGHT
Book 16: MURDER IN MIND
Book 17: HILLARY’S FINAL CASE
Book 18: HILLARY’S BACK!
Book 19: MURDER NOW AND THEN

NEW RELEASE: DARKEST LIES BY CHRIS COLLETT

 We’re thrilled to bring you DARKEST LIES by no.1 bestselling author Chris Collett. 



DISCOVER A GRIPPING CRIME THRILLER FOR ONLY 99P / 99C!

One missing bridegroom. Two burned bodies.
A case of cold feet? Or something more sinister?


⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Fully fledged female characters distinguish Collett’s eighth police procedural.” Publishers Weekly

Get this brilliant and twisty thriller today for a bargain price.

OUT NOW 
AU 99C: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B09GRK2C87/

Discover a page-turning crime mystery from a No. 1 bestselling author.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Collett is a wonderful writer, subtle, clever, strong on atmosphere and character.” Yorkshire Post

Originally published as A Good Death.

One missing bridegroom. Two burned bodies.
A twisted motive that will shock you to the core.

When a frail old man dies in a house fire, Detective Tom Mariner races to the scene. The victim, Soltan Ahmed, was Mariner’s neighbour.

Who set the fire that took his life?

The race is on to uncover the truth, and that’s not Mariner’s only headache right now. He must also search for a bridegroom who vanished just weeks before his wedding.

A case of cold feet? Or something more sinister?

Then comes a find that changes everything.
The charred body of a Jane Doe.
Hidden in a back room of the house where Ahmed lived.

Who was she and how did she get there?

A totally gripping crime thriller perfect for fans of Peter James, Angela Marsons, Rachel McLean, Caro Ramsay, Helen H. Durrant, Ian Rankin and Peter Robinson.

What everyone is saying about DARKEST LIES:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “It would be impossible not to like Mariner!” Margaret, NetGalley

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Fully fledged female characters distinguish Collett’s eighth police procedural.” Publishers Weekly

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Well written, thoughtful, and entertaining.” Booklist

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I didn’t want to put it down!” Anne

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I do like a good police procedural and this definitely fits the bill.” Elaine

THE SETTING
Birmingham is a city of stark contrasts with a rich cultural and historical heritage. Playing a key role in the industrial revolution, it helped shape the nation’s manufacturing industry

But with its many green spaces, Birmingham also borders on the beautiful countryside of Worcestershire and Warwickshire, is just a few miles from Stratford on Avon and a short drive from the wild country of mid-Wales.

Birmingham’s population is large and ethnically diverse, and while urban regeneration has forged a modern and culturally vibrant city, the decaying remnants of the industrial past and 1960s concrete jungle give it a unique and gritty character; the dark underbelly policed by DI Tom Mariner and his team.

THE DETECTIVE
Detective Inspector Tom Mariner is, on the surface, an average dedicated policeman, but his experiences as a younger man have given him an insight into life on the dark side, and a clear sense of right and wrong. Mariner has little interest in material things. He lives in a modest canal-side cottage, enjoys the occasional (real) beer and game of dominoes and drives an old car. He is most at home in the outdoors, with an OS map and a compass, and in times of crisis, will take off and walk for miles in any weather.

DI MARINER SERIES
Book 1: Deadly Lies
Book 2: Innocent Lies
Book 3: Killer Lies
Book 4: Baby Lies
Book 5: Married Lies
Book 6: Buried Lies
Book 7: Missing Lies
Book 8: Darkest Lies

Monday 20 September 2021

NEW RELEASE: SIXPENNY HOLDING BY MARGARET SCUTT

 We’re thrilled to bring you SIXPENNY HOLDING by Margaret Scutt. Out now and only 99p / 


99c for launch!


Marian moves to her dream home: a cozy little cottage in Dorset where nothing ever happens.

Before long, things take a darker turn.

A man breaks out of prison, leaving the villagers rattled.

Then, a gruff stranger is seen hanging around next door. Who is he?
It’s up to Marian to find out. But in a village full of secrets, the truth is hard to find.

Discover this charming village mystery today for a bargain price.

OUT NOW 
AU 99C: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B09GB6MJC2/

Discover a cozy and engrossing village mystery from a bestselling author, set in a time before colour television and mobile phones.

Marian Stamford moves to her dream home: a snug little cottage in a Dorset village where nothing ever happens. She only wants a quiet life, a home for her unlikely family of two nieces and one troublesome kitten.

Before long, things take a darker turn.
A man breaks out of prison, leaving the villagers rattled.

What are they afraid of?

Marian isn’t one for idle gossip. But she can’t ignore the telltale signs that someone has been sneaking into her garden at night.

And then there’s the gruff stranger she’s seen hanging round next door. Who is he? And what does he want with the farmer’s wife?

It’s up to Marian find out.

But in a village full of secrets, the truth can be hard to find.

A brand-new cozy mystery that will delight fans of Agatha Christie, Richard Osman, Margaret Mayhew, Janice Hallett, Jeanne M. Dams, L.J. Ross, Faith Martin and Midsomer Murders.

What everyone is saying about Margaret Scutt:

“An excellent village mystery with an intriguing and clever plot.” J.R.S.

“Enjoyed this book, a relaxing read.” Jan

ALSO BY MARGARET SCUTT
CORPSE PATH COTTAGE
SIXPENNY HOLDING