Publisher: Carousel Books
Curl up with a cozy mystery from the mind of Mary Roberts Rinehart (The Spiral Staircase), a master tale-spinner who was often honored as the American counterpart to Britain's Agatha Christie. The Confession highlights Rinehart's work at its spine-tingling, pulse-pounding best.
In The Thumb Mark of St. Peter, a cloud of suspicion haunts the quiet town of St. Mary Mead when Mabel, Miss Marple's niece, finds herself the target of damning rumors. Her husband's sudden death—following a heated argument and a strange purchase of arsenic—has the entire village whispering about murder. Desperate and alone, Mabel calls upon her shrewd aunt, Miss Marple, for help. With her unparalleled intuition and attention to hidden details, Miss Marple uncovers unsettling clues: a cryptic phrase, "a packet of fish," and a trail that defies the obvious. As she peels back layers of village gossip and family secrets, Miss Marple faces a riddle that only someone with her insight could solve. Who knew that justice could come in the form of a kindly, unassuming lady from St. Mary Mead?Show book
What happens if an attempt to create a cure for the psychosis inside a killer’s mind goes awry? In a sprawling tale that takes us from a Dallas, Texas suburb to the darkest corners of the Russian Federation, Terry Shepherd ponders the frightening possibilities, when good intentions lead to bad outcomes. Your favorite cast members from Terry’s Jessica Ramirez series are here along with his usual array of fascinating characters and delectable villains. Follow Dallas detective Kyle O’Keefe as he teams up with Jess and Ali to track multiple killers and the forces controlling their every move. Transference is a non-stop labyrinth of twists and turns with suspense that doesn’t let go until the last chapter.Show book
‘Oh My God!!… Had me gripped instantly… A MUST read!’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A devoted wife and mother Bella has the perfect life with her husband Jack and their two children – until the ex who stalked her years ago is released from prison. A tragic past that haunts her Now Bella is convinced he’s back to hurt her, and sees him everywhere – but no one else can see that anything is wrong. One last chance to put it behind her With her family away for the weekend, Bella determines to leave the past in the past – but she’s about to discover the danger is closer to home than she ever imagined… A gripping and unputdownable thriller for fans of The Perfect Couple, The Marriage Lie and The Housemaid.Readers LOVE The Weekend Alone! ‘Wow! The twist in this really came out of nowhere for me – I had inklings that all was not as it seems but was not expecting quite the reveal I got!’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A wonderful twist filled thriller!… I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A masterclass in story telling! I literally read this in one day.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What an absolute grip of a read… I was hooked from the start and this was a one sit read.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A gripping read that had me on the edge of my seat… Full of twists… I was hooked.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A book with a real ‘sting in its tail’… A really good psychological thriller… Certainly fooled me!’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What a chilling thriller!…There was a colossal twist!… Masterful storytelling, highly recommended if you like Adele Parks and B.A. Paris.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fast paced and incredibly gripping read. I could not put it down.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘If this was a TV programme I would be hiding behind the sofa!… Several unexpected twists that I never would have guessed.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Jacqueline Grima's The Weekend Alone is a thrilling exploration of crime and mystery. As one of the latest and best in detective fiction, it delves into the unsettling realities of domestic life, making it a top pick for fans of the genre. For fans of Miranda Rijks (The Other Mother), Maxine Paetro (7th Heaven), Sheryl Browne (The Invite), Samantha Hayes (The Engagement), and Lauren North (My Word Against His). HarperCollins 2023Show book
Claire has it all: a handsome chef husband, a happy life on the coast, and a beautiful baby boy. But her picture-perfect life isn’t what it seems. Days after the christening, her husband and baby are murdered. Then she confesses to the gruesome crime. But why? And did she really do it? The evidence against her is damning. The police are convinced they have their killer. But her best friend, Morgan, doesn’t think she did it. But how well does she really know Claire? Soon she's putting her life at risk to find out.Show book
"Follow suit—or vanish." In the underbelly of the Vietnam War, where shadows moved silently and secrets were currency, Specialist Peabody was thrust into a role he never sought. What began as a mundane Army supply job soon unraveled into a web of illicit power, where heroin was the product and lives were the price. With Captain Pickard off to the front lines, Peabody was left holding the reins to a stealthy empire under the cryptic command of Solitaire—a clandestine organization where a single playing card determined allegiance and offered a path no less perilous than it was profitable. Peabody's token? The Two of Diamonds. A badge of power; a test of loyalty. As the echoes of war begin to fade, a ruthless new game emerges. Caught between familial duty and the lure of forbidden wealth, Peabody is tasked with recruiting others into this tangled hierarchy. Every selection, every promise—each one is a step deeper into a legacy of deception. Can he balance the scales between his love for his family and the dark demands of Solitaire? Episode 19 of the Solitaire Series confronts you with a world where trust is a commodity, loyalty is bought, and ultimate freedom is just an illusion. In a realm where nothing is as it seems, each play is a gamble of life and death.Show book
Governments in chaos. Violence in the streets. A new world order is coming. When Brent Fasslane, an exiled American conspiracy theorist, disappears in Istanbul, no one's surprised. Afterall, if you're a thorn in the side of the establishment, it's a matter of when, not if. But, when the attention of the world's media sends Fasslane's new book up the charts, the powerful start to worry. A damning account of corruption within the world's governments, the book fuels a demand for change, with fear, violence, and bloodshed not far behind. Leo and Allissa head to Istanbul in an attempt to prevent all out anarchy. But, when sinister forces intervene, it's clear the ancient city won't make it easy for them. Afterall, this wouldn't be the first-time civilizations have fallen in the labyrinthine streets of old Byzantium. Can Leo and Allissa find the world's most famous missing person, before order crumbles for good? Istanbul is the most explosive of Luke Richardson's international thrillers to date. Listen today to find out why . . .Show book
