Wednesday 30 March 2022

NEW RELEASE: THE PERFECT WITNESS BY SUSANNA BEARD

Greetings from Shoreditch. 

Today we are absolutely delighted to be launching a must-read standalone psychological thriller from bestselling author Susanna Beard. THE PERFECT WITNESS is out now for just 99p | 99c, and is filled with great characters, gripping twists, and chilling psychological suspense that will keep you glued to the page.

If you love books by Gillian Flynn, T.M. Logan, Liane Moriarty or Celeste Ng, then you'll devour this page-turning, character-driven psychological suspense thriller from Susanna Beard, author of What Happened That Night, and The Perfect Neighbour.

Pick up your copy for today for the special launch price of 99p | 99c and see what all the buzz is about . . . 

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A fantastic psychological thriller” Booklover Bev

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Will have you hooked from the beginning till the end” Nessa

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I found myself completely engrossed in this story” Nadine

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A CHARACTER-DRIVEN PSYCHOLOGICAL SUSPENSE FROM A BESTSELLING AUTHOR.

Daniel had the perfect life: a beautiful girlfriend, a great job, a lovely home.

But twenty years ago he witnessed something he never should have seen. And now he’s plagued by memories of that night.

The frightened scream.
The splash of something heavy hitting the water.
His friend being murdered by his father.

It returns again and again and it’s driving him slowly mad. Now he’s lost his girlfriend, his job and his flat.

To get his life back on track, he needs to find out what really happened that night.

Daniel decides to walk the canals of England, to look for the boat he thinks he saw. But what he finds out will put the one person he trusts in danger.

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

READERS LOVE THE PERFECT WITNESS:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A fantastic psychological thriller. I kept turning page after page saying just one more chapter — it’s a very hard book to put down . . . I loved it.” Booklover Bev

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Wow, this book was excellent and had lots of twists and turns throughout that will have you hooked from the beginning till the end . . . I highly recommend this book!” Nessa

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Definitely recommend! I was so engrossed in Daniel’s memories, the attention to detail the author took to really paint the picture was smooth and not excessive.” Ethell

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I found myself completely engrossed in this story and felt as though I was walking right alongside Daniel. The author gives incredible descriptions and detail throughout the book. I really enjoyed this book.” Nadine

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I really loved this book! It was the perfect mix of thriller, romance, and a story of someone growing into themselves and figuring out who they are — I loved it!” Meradith

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I enjoyed reading this, an intensely emotional and satisfying read.” Carol

⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Absorbing and a really good read.” Barbara

⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A most satisfying read: still thinking about it days later.” Paul

ALSO BY SUSANNA BEARD
THE PERFECT LIFE
THE GIRL ON THE BEACH
WHAT HAPPENED THAT NIGHT
THE LOST BROTHER
THE PERFECT NEIGHBOUR
THE PERFECT WITNESS
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Tuesday 29 March 2022

NEW RELEASE: ROPER AND HOOLEY BOOKS 1-4 BOX SET BY MICHAEL LEESE

Good morning from Joffe Books. 

This is an urgent public service announcement for everyone who loves crime fiction.

You can currently get FOUR books in bestselling author Michael Leese's acclaimed, page-turning, and brilliantly written ROPER & HOOLEY detective series for just 99p | 99c!

If you love brilliantly plotted police procedurals, and odd couple detective mysteries filled with twists and turns, then please proceed directly to the below link:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “It’s one of the best books I’ve read; loved the characters, totally believable. The way the story was built up kept the pages turning.” Susan

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Leese has created a genuinely fascinating — and appealingly new — kind of detective in Jonathan Roper. [Roper and Hooley] offer a nice — and again, new — twist on the familiar ‘odd couple’ detective formula.” M. Johnstone

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A totally enjoyable police procedural . . . I love all the characters and became entrenched in a suspenseful plot. Encourage all crime story readers to take a look at this wonderful series!” Kathi

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GET FOUR ABSOLUTELY GRIPPING BRITISH CRIME MYSTERIES IN ONE GREAT-VALUE BOX SET.

IN THIS FOUR-BOOK BOX SET:

BOOK 1: THE CASE OF THE HEADLESS BILLIONAIRE
Billionaire philanthropist Sir James Taylor’s headless torso is found in the basement of a disused East London warehouse. Chief Inspector Brian Hooley knows his Special Investigations Unit needs help if they’re to have any chance of catching this depraved killer. Enter Jonathan Roper. Roper swiftly unearths a gruesome snuff video from the dark web showing Sir James’s death in horrifying detail. Then Roper is beaten to a pulp on his own doorstep. It’s a deadly warning from those who want their secrets kept hidden.

BOOK 2: THE CASE OF THE MISSING FACES
A man’s body is discovered in a disused warehouse in Kent. Knitting needles are stuck deep into his brain. His face has been completely removed. And this isn’t the first. Another body, its face also filleted, was found in an abandoned farmhouse outside Leeds four weeks ago. Now Roper and Hooley have a serial killer on their hands. They must unmask this murderer before another victim pays the ultimate price. But how do you catch a killer who wears so many different faces?

BOOK 3: THE CASE OF THE DIRTY BOMB
Roper and Hooley are called into a top-secret meeting with MI5. Intelligence tells them that a Russian oligarch has been liaising with a Moscow-based scientist and a big-time Israeli criminal mastermind. To MI5, that can only mean one thing. Someone is trying to smuggle a dirty bomb into London. Now Roper and Hooley are in a race against time to find the bomb before the people of London are put in mortal danger.

BOOK 4: THE CASE OF THE EXPLODING SHOP
A tech mogul is left comatose in hospital after a fireball attack at the O2 arena. Next a visiting Italian politician and potential presidential candidate is assassinated in her car. And then a luxury Sloane Square boutique is blown up by a car bomb. Roper and Hooley are now running a huge investigation. But Hooley has just been diagnosed with a heart condition. He needs major surgery. His doctor gives him just two weeks to solve the case before his operation . . .

____________________________

MEET YOUR NEW FAVOURITE DETECTIVE ODD COUPLE: DCI BRIAN HOOLEY AND CONSULTING INVESTIGATOR JONATHAN ROPER.

CONSULTING INVESTIGATOR JONATHAN ROPER
Ask Jonathan Roper how he is and he will either ignore you because he’s busy working or respond with a comprehensive list of aches and pains. He plays an integral part in the Special Investigations Unit and can consume vast quantities of data and see patterns where no one else can.

DCI BRIAN HOOLEY
You would be forgiven for thinking that this grumpy, middle-aged copper has seen it all and thinks he has nothing left to learn. But in fact, Brian Hooley always has time for his team, and his sense of duty is just as strong today as when he first started out.

THE SETTING
From Sloane Square to the west, Streatham to the south, the Post Office Tower to the north and Canary Wharf to the east, Roper and Hooley pound pavements across every inch of London in search of wrongdoing.
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Monday 28 March 2022

NEW RELEASE: MURDER, BED AND BREAKFAST BY JEAN G. GOODHIND

Good morning from Shoreditch, London. I hope your week has got off to a fantastic start. 

Today we are thrilled to announce the release of MURDER, BED AND BREAKFAST, the first in a brand-new unmissable cozy mystery series from award-winning author Jean G. Goodhind — out today for the special launch price of just 99p | 99c.

If you're looking for an addictive new mystery series featuring an irrepressible heroine, zingy humour and quirky characters, then you'll LOVE the Honey Driver mystery series.

Perfect for fans of Faith Martin, Simon Brett, Frances Evesham or M.C. Beaton, don't miss this page-turning cozy mystery at a special launch price.

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MEET HONEY DRIVER. HOTEL OWNER. WIDOWED MUM. CRIME SOLVER?

Please note this book has been previously published as Something in the Blood.

Honey Driver isn’t sure about becoming the new police liaison for the Bath Hotels Association — especially when DS Steve Doherty is her opposite number.

Yes, he’s good-looking, but he’s also arrogant and uninterested in partnering with “Bath’s answer to Miss Marple”.

But, Honey tells herself, nothing ever happens in pleasant, safe Bath.

Then an American tourist goes missing. And washes up dead on the riverbank, within sight of the famous Pulteney Bridge.

The tourist was staying at Ferny Down Bed and Breakfast across town, run by Cora Herbert.

Cora’s shifty ex has just come out of prison. The last thing she needs is a dead guest to ruin her reputation.

Honey has her suspicions about who’s behind the American’s death. DS Doherty doesn’t want to know, so Honey plunges into her own investigation.

And then Cora Herbert’s new husband is found dead in their garden.

Can Honey uncover a killer before any more Ferny Down residents turn up dead?

Fans of Agatha Christie, Faith Martin, Janet Evanovitch, The Thursday Murder Club, Simon Brett, Frances Evesham, M.C. Beaton, Rhys Bowen, Clare Chase or Jeanne M. Damms will be hooked by this addictive character-driven mystery!

MEET HONEY DRIVER
As the boss at a Bath hotel, Honey Driver is in charge one day and washing dishes the next. As a widowed mum, she’s resisting her mother’s match-making attempts and trying to be mum and dad to her teenage daughter. As the police liaison for the Bath Hotels Association, she’s supposed to be staying out of trouble.

READERS LOVE JEAN G. GOODHIND:

“Honey’s earnest, charming quirkiness, her sometimes ribald humor, the zingy ripostes that pepper the dialogue, and the detailed descriptions of one of England’s loveliest cities will appeal to ardent Anglophiles and British cozy fans alike.” Booklist (USA)

“The kick-off to Goodhind’s new mystery series — fast moving with a likeable heroine and an impeccably rendered Bath background . . .” Kirkus Reviews

“Quirky characters and intriguing goings-on in my favourite city . . . an absolute treat!” bestselling author Jill Mansell
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Sunday 27 March 2022

NEW RELEASE: MOTHER'S DAY BY PATRICIA MACDONALD

Happy Sunday from Joffe Books, and a very happy Mother’s Day to those of you in the UK! Today we are thrilled to announce a timely release for anyone who loves a page-turning read. 

MOTHER'S DAY is out now for just 99p | 99c, and is sure to send chills down your spine and keep you in suspense as you race towards the breathtaking final twist.

Meet Karen.
Married to her childhood sweetheart.
Loving mom of thirteen-year-old Jenny.

It’s Mother’s Day and her perfect day becomes a perfect nightmare.

Don’t miss this page-turning new domestic thriller from #1 bestselling author Patricia MacDonald, filled with brilliantly realised characters, fantastic writing, and an audacious final twist you’ll never see coming . . .

Readers LOVE the latest psychological thriller from Patricia MacDonald:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I lost sleep because I could not stop reading.” Judith R.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “You can feel the anxiety jumping off the page.” Tubani4

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. So many twists and turns with a jaw dropping conclusion.” Joy

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Digs with relish into the town’s secrets and its stockpile of hot emotions — betrayal, rejection, anger, jealousy.” Publishers Weekly

A NAIL-BITING DOMESTIC THRILLER FROM A BESTSELLING AUTHOR.

Meet Karen.
Married to her childhood sweetheart.
Loving mom of thirteen-year-old Jenny.

It’s Mother’s Day and her perfect day becomes a perfect nightmare.

A woman turns up at her door claiming to be Jenny’s biological mother.

Two days later the woman’s bloody body is found in a dumpster.

And the prime suspect is Karen’s own husband . . .

A seamless blend of high domestic suspense with a shattering final twist.

Perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn, T.M. Logan, B.A. Paris, Liane Moriarty, Claire Dyer, Sam Carrington, Celeste Ng.

READERS LOVE PATRICIA MACDONALD . . .

“Tugs expertly on the nerves . . . readers will be rewarded with the revelation of even darker secrets in the family cupboard.” Kirkus

“Vivid settings, realistic characters, and natural dialogue help make this one hard to put down.” Publisher’s Weekly

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A well-written mystery with well-developed characters.” Tubani4

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I lost sleep because I could not stop reading . . . one of my favourite authors.” Judith R.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “You can feel the anxiety jumping off the page.” Tubani4

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. So many twists and turns with a jaw dropping conclusion.” Joy

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Awesome, awesome! Patricia continues to be great.” Joan M.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “It left me guessing till the end.” J.H.

ALSO BY PATRICIA MACDONALD
FROM CRADLE TO GRAVE
SISTERS
MISSING CHILD
I SEE YOU
CAST INTO DOUBT
DON’T BELIEVE A WORD
THE GIRL IN THE WOODS
MOTHER’S DAY
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Friday 25 March 2022

NEW RELEASE: CONSTABLE OVER THE HILL BY NICHOLAS RHEA

Good morning from Shoreditch, and happy weekend!

Today we are delighted to announce the release of CONSTABLE OVER THE HILL, a heart-warming cosy mystery starring Britain's best-loved village policeman, certain to put a smile on your face on a spring morning.

Constable Nick’s days on the beat are numbered . . .

Out of the blue, he is promoted to a teaching post in a nearby town. It’s the opportunity he’s been waiting for. But how will the folk of Aidensfield manage without their friendly village bobby?

They are counting on Nick not only to solve a centuries-old murder but also to stop a coal thief in his tracks — before the fire-loving crook burns every trace of his crimes.

Many surprises lie in wait before Constable Nick takes his final trip over the hill.

Readers adore the latest Constable Nick mystery.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Another excellent book from this accomplished author. I couldn't put it down.” Mrs Maria Wilson

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Couldn't put it down! A thoroughly enjoyable read.” Robert Fawcett

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Had me gripped right from page one. Rhea at his best!” Rhig

Don't miss the perfect feel-good read from one of Britain's best-loved authors, filled with gentle humour, and unforgettable characters.

OUT NOW

DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVOURITE SERIES. MEET BRITAIN’S BEST-LOVED VILLAGE POLICEMAN.

Perfect for fans of James Herriot, T.E. Kinsey, Gerald Durrell, J.R. Ellis or anyone who loves a great read.

“It’s original, it’s funny . . . one of life’s little pleasures.” Yorkshire Post

Constable Nick’s days on the beat are numbered.

Out of the blue, he is promoted to a teaching post in a nearby town. It’s the opportunity he’s been waiting for.

But how will the folk of Aidensfield manage without their friendly village bobby?

They are counting on Nick not only to solve a centuries-old murder but also to stop a coal thief in his tracks — before the fire-loving crook burns every trace of his crimes.

Nick is determined not to let them down. But he has other matters on his mind. Namely, securing a home for his family.

He thinks he’s found the perfect place. Too bad someone has their eye on it already.

Is Claude Jeremiah Greengrass planning to gazump Nick one last time?

Many surprises lie in wait before Constable Nick takes his final trip over the hill.

The brilliantly entertaining and heartwarming books behind the hit 90s TV series Heartbeat. One of the top ten most watched shows of the decade.

“Stories of a constable on his village beat in North Yorkshire. All very gentle and far, far removed from the hurly burly of modern-day city policing.” Daily Telegraph

DISCOVER ONE OF BRITAIN’S BEST-LOVED AUTHORS.

CONSTABLE NICK MYSTERIES
Book 1: CONSTABLE ON THE HILL
Book 2: CONSTABLE ON THE PROWL
Book 3: CONSTABLE AROUND THE VILLAGE
Book 4: CONSTABLE ACROSS THE MOORS
Book 5: CONSTABLE IN THE DALE
Book 6: CONSTABLE BY THE SEA
Book 7: CONSTABLE ALONG THE LANE
Book 8: CONSTABLE THROUGH THE MEADOW
Book 9: CONSTABLE IN DISGUISE
Book 10: CONSTABLE AMONG THE HEATHER
Book 11: CONSTABLE BY THE STREAM
Book 12: CONSTABLE AROUND THE GREEN
Book 13: CONSTABLE BENEATH THE TREES
Book 14: CONSTABLE IN CONTROL
Book 15: CONSTABLE IN THE SHRUBBERY
Book 16: CONSTABLE VERSUS GREENGRASS
Book 17: CONSTABLE ABOUT THE PARISH
Book 18: CONSTABLE AT THE GATE
Book 19: CONSTABLE AT THE DAM
Book 20: CONSTABLE OVER THE STILE
Book 21: CONSTABLE UNDER THE GOOSEBERRY BUSH
Book 22: CONSTABLE IN THE FARMYARD
Book 23: CONSTABLE AROUND THE HOUSES
Book 24: CONSTABLE ALONG THE HIGHWAY
Book 25: CONSTABLE OVER THE BRIDGE
Book 26: CONSTABLE GOES TO MARKET
Book 27: CONSTABLE ALONG THE RIVERBANK
Book 28: CONSTABLE IN THE WILDERNESS
Book 29: CONSTABLE AROUND THE PARK
Book 30: CONSTABLE ALONG THE TRAIL
Book 31: CONSTABLE IN THE COUNTRY
Book 32: CONSTABLE ON THE COAST
Book 33: CONSTABLE ON VIEW
Book 34: CONSTABLE BEATS THE BOUNDS
Book 35: CONSTABLE AT THE FAIR
Book 36: CONSTABLE OVER THE HILL

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NEW RELEASE: THE ASH LAKE MURDERS BY HELEN H. DURRANT

Good morning from Joffe Books on another beautiful spring day in London. 

With the arrival of a new season, we are absolutely thrilled to announce the release of THE ASH LAKE MURDERS, the first in an unmissable new crime series by #1 bestselling author Helen H. Durrant — out now for the special launch price of just 99p | 99c.

Come out to play one last time, Alice. Still Waters run deep. #MadHatter.

Meet determined detective Alice Rossi as she faces off against a ruthless female serial killer in a high-stakes cat-and-mouse thriller that will have you hooked from the first page to the stunning conclusion.

Set in the beautiful surroundings of the Peak District, and filled with inspired twists and turns and fantastic characters, don’t miss this addictive and fast-paced new crime mystery from a #1 bestselling author for just 99p | 99c.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A really good read . . . the perfect balance of investigation versus personal drama for the lead.” Linda B.

OUT NOW

MEET DETECTIVE ALICE ROSSI IN THIS BRILLIANT NEW CRIME SERIES.

A brand-new mystery from #1 bestselling author Helen H. Durrant that will have you gripped from start to explosive finish.

A female serial killer with a deadly agenda. The detective who must stop her. Luxury holiday lodges in the stunning Peak District. The game begins . . .

Callum is lured to an isolated boathouse by an attractive older woman. When she gets him alone, she knocks him out with a single blow. As he wakes up, her voice comes out of the darkness, “You’re a sprat to catch a mackerel”.

Surrounded by hills and lakes, Still Waters is home to a close-knit community of wealthy retirees. It’s an unlikely setting for violence. The police don’t take Callum’s disappearance seriously: he’s 24-years-old, after all. But Callum’s mother, a Still Waters resident, knows that something is very wrong.

Then a body is discovered floating in the lake. Head bashed in. But it’s not Callum.

And someone tweets: Come out to play one last time, Alice. Still Waters run deep. #MadHatter.

That’s when DCI Alice Rossi is called in. She’s back.

IT’S A CAT-AND-MOUSE GAME BETWEEN AN OBSESSED KILLER AND A DETERMINED DETECTIVE IN THIS GRIPPING MYSTERY FULL OF STUNNING TWISTS.

Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel McLean, Joy Ellis, J.D. Kirk, Rachel Abbott, Elly Griffiths, J.M. Dalgliesh, Steph Broadribb or Patricia Gibney.

READERS LOVE THE ASH LAKE MURDERS:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Brilliant book . . . I didn’t want to put it down.” Barbara

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “WOW, what a great start!” Carole

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Full of suspense with a storyline that kept me guessing right up until the end.” Annette T.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A really good read . . . the perfect balance of investigation versus personal drama for the lead.” Linda B.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The start of a fabulous new series from Helen H. Durrant . . . Brilliant book — I loved it!” Charlotte M.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A very enjoyable read and I am looking forward to the next book in the series.” Sandra G.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I absolutely love Alice Rossi . . . This is a gripping edge-of-your-seat thriller that will have you turning page after page all the way to the end. Absolutely brilliant, I can’t wait for book 2.” Jill B.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The story line flows along nicely, making it an enjoyable read, with a nice twist, leaving you keen for the next instalment which will surely follow. Recommend.” Iain McC.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Another stunningly good police procedural from Helen H. Durrant. Fabulous plot and great characters, with everything I want from a whodunnit.” Amanda P.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A great start to a new series . . . I couldn’t put it down. Amazing storyline.” Michelle G.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I loved it!” Booklover Bev

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Thoroughly gripping and suspenseful with an astonishing surprise. Not one to be missed.” Carol S.

THE DETECTIVE
DCI Alice Rossi of Greater Manchester’s Serious Crime Squad has served with the police for the past twenty-nine years. Since the death of her husband, Paul, six years ago, she has lived alone in a large, three-storey Edwardian terrace on the outskirts of Manchester. Her grown-up son lives in Edinburgh with his family. Alice is about to retire — but she’s not looking forward to it. Since her husband died, work has been her mainstay, not because she misses Paul — he was a bad man — but because it keeps her dark thoughts at bay.

ALSO BY HELEN H. DURRANT
DETECTIVE ALICE ROSSI
Book 1: THE ASH LAKE MURDERS
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