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Everything Alix knows about her life is a lie–at least according to the mysterious young man who’s been stalking her. But could her dad really be a bad guy at the helm of an organization that covers up the deadly wrongdoings of some of the country’s most rich and powerful? Alix has to make an impossible choice between her father and the young man she’s not only falling for, but who’s asking her to blow the whistle on the man who raised her. Could someone you have loved and have known for your whole life actually have the heart of a killer?

The most complete guide ever to taking up poker and winning

Comprehensive and easy to follow, The Mammoth Book of Poker enables even those new to the game to begin and win at home, in casinos, in tournaments and online.

Written by leading card games author Paul Mendelson, and packed with top tips, this invaluable new guide helps you understand your chances, appreciate the percentages, and master the odds that your hand improves.

All aspects of poker are covered, including:
Online poker
Texas Hold ‘Em, Omaha, Seven-Card Stud, Hi/Lo Split and all other variants
No-Limit/Limit
Killer online play
Casino play
Advanced strategies
Tournament play and listings

With over 500 pages, The Mammoth Book of Poker gives all you need to know to get started and win from the outset.

An original ebook short story from New York Times bestselling author Chevy Stevens. If you’ve read Never Knowing, you’ll want to read THE OTHER SIDE. Includes exclusive chapters from Chevy’s brand-new novel, Always Watching.

Staff Sargent Sandy McBride is working the biggest case of her life: the Campsite Killer, a murderer who has been hunting women for almost forty years, leaving a bloody trail of fear and paranoia. Finally, Sandy feels close to nailing him, if she can just keep her head in the game. But despite psychiatrist Nadine Lavoie’s warnings, staying focused is proving tough.

And then Sandy gets a call out of the blue – a long-awaited lead on her own mother’s murder, pulling her deep into a past she had long closed the door on . . .

‘I don’t know why you came back to Liberty, Ms. McCall, but little towns have long memories. People don’t forget. You’d be wise to keep that in mind.’

Some secrets won’t stay buried . . .

Ten years ago, Kat McCall left her home town in Louisiana after being accused of murdering her sister. Now, despite the fact there are those in the town who are still convinced of her guilt, she has returned, determined to unearth the real killer.

With the help of police officer Luke Tanner, Kat starts to get to the truth about who really killed her sister, but there are plenty of people who don’t like her digging up secrets from the past…

Utterly gripping and compulsively readable, Don’t Look Back is the sensational new thriller from internationally bestselling author Erica Spindler.

Fashion stylist and blogger Shauna Milller knows it’s easy to look chic when money is no object. The real challenge is learning how to look good – and feel good without spending a fortune.

Based on her hit blog of the same name, the Penny Chic style guide will help you identify your fashion inspirations and discover your personal style. It also includes budget-conscious tips for DIY projects and how to find and recycle old pieces, guidance about getting the most out of a shopping trip to stores like Walmart and Target, and advice on how to put it all together to create a killer outfit and wear it with confidence.

‘Craven has unleashed Ben Koenig into the thriller world. Long may he raise hell in the pages.‘ David Baldacci, #1 New York Times bestselling author

‘Perhaps for the first time, Jack Reacher has a convincing rival in the form of MW Craven’s Ben Koenig‘ The Times

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The man who can’t feel fear is back, in a race against time to find the woman who knows a secret that could take down the world as we know it.

When a shocking murder and abduction on the streets of London leads investigators to him, Ben Koenig has no idea at first why the highest echelons of the CIA would need his help. But then he realises he knows the woman who carried out the killings. Ten years earlier, without being told why, he was tasked with helping her disappear.
Far from being a deranged killer, she is the gatekeeper of a secret that could take down the West, so for years she has been in hiding. Until now.

And if she has resurfaced, the danger may be closer and more terrifying than anyone can imagine.

So Ben Koenig has to find her before it’s too late. But Ben suffers from a syndrome which means he can’t feel fear. He doesn’t always know when he should walk away, or when he’s leading others into danger . . .

Fast, brutal and smart, the second book in the Sunday Times bestselling Ben Koenig series is a pulse-raising, adrenaline-filled rollercoaster featuring ruthless killers, hard choices – and one fearless man . . .

‘An absolute white-knuckle ride of a book. Fingernail-chewingly tense, lightning paced and as hard-edged as Koenig’s Fairburn-Sykes dagger. Just brilliant.‘ Neil Lancaster, bestselling author of the Tom Novak and Max Craigie series

Praise for Fearless and the Ben Koenig series:

‘Tough, explosive, badass and brilliant, Fearless is everything you could want in a thriller. Blistering pace and all-out action, impossible to put down, impossible to forget. If you like Reacher, you’ll LOVE this.’ Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author of We Begin at the End

‘A knockout thriller! Fans of Reacher will love this.’ Steve Cavanagh, bestselling author of Thirteen

‘Adrenaline-fuelled plotting, hard-charging characters, and small town evil…this is a thriller with all the right ingredients. And yeah, Reacher fans, you’re gonna love this too.’ Vaseem Khan, award-winning author of the Malabar House series

‘A superb thriller that will have everyone talking, and gasping.’ David Baldacci, #1 New York Times bestselling author

‘Fans of Jack Reacher, get excited. . . Imagine if Reacher and John Wick had brought up a child together, and you’d get Ben Koenig. . . A blistering barnstormer of an action thriller, this demands to be read.’ Heat Magazine, Heat’s Book of the Week (UK)

‘If you haven’t read any M. W. Craven yet, fix that immediately.’ S. A. Cosby, New York Times bestselling author of Razorblade Tears

‘Koenig’s insouciant style and sharp thinking pack a very hefty punch. Paging Lee and Andrew Child: you’ve got company.’ Daily Express (UK)

‘Thrill-ride’ gets tossed around a little too generously these days, but Craven has written one. A highly entertaining, brilliantly violent tale, full of unforgettable set-pieces.’ Peter Swanson, New York Times bestselling author of The Kind Worth Killing

‘Fearless hits the ground running then only gets faster. An absolutely stunning thriller, a total blast, and the most fun I’ve had speed-turning pages in ages.’ Simon Toyne, bestselling author of the Sanctus Trilogy and Solomon Creed series

‘Effortless. Thrilling. Explosive…this series looks to take the world by storm.’ Imran Mahmood, author of You Don’t Know Me and All I Said Was True

‘A terrific piece of gutsy entertainment.’ LiteraryReview.co.uk

‘Comparisons to Lee Child’s Jack Reacher character will be inevitable, but MW Craven comfortably manages to outreach Reacher in this viscerally exciting and extremely violent thriller.’ Sunday Independent (Ireland)

Get organised with this Buffy-inspired planner so you can focus on slaying your goals and living your most killer life.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer turned tired, sexist tropes on their head and introduced a truly empowered heroine when it debuted 20 years ago. The show tackled real-life issues — as well as, you know, vampires and other demons — with tact and humour, cementing it as a pop-culture mainstay and beloved brand even decades after its final episode. Now, you can keep your days in order and tackle your very own Big Bads with this undated one-year planner, which features throughout:
Memorable, empowering quotes from the show, including favourites like “Are you ready to be strong?” and “I’m the thing monsters have nightmares about”Notable dates in Buffy history (fans will never forget Buffy’s birthday again!)Sidebars and boxes chock-full of behind-the-scenes stories, references and fun factsWeekly and monthly views for optimal task slayage
Monthly “Big Bad” prompts to help fans conquer their own obstacles, as well as space to record “demons slayed”Full-colour photos from the show (but still plenty of room to write!)

What if you began to suspect your child of an unspeakable crime?

One night changed everything. A father murdered in his bed. A mother beaten almost to death. A daughter who claims she knew nothing about her boyfriend’s murderous plans. But is she telling the truth?

Hanna can’t remember the details of what happened that traumatic night, she barely survived the brutal assault that left her a widow. However, if she is to keep her husband’s killer in jail, she knows she has to try. But Hanna hadn’t realised that those memories may cause her to question everything she thought she knew about her daughter…

Some laws you break. And some break you. And then there’s Caine’s Law.

The assassin Caine: a civilized man who embraced savagery, an actor whose life was a lie, a force of destruction so potent that even gods thought twice about crossing him. Now the legendary killer is back for his most stunning and bloodthirsty performance yet.

Caine is washed up and hung out to dry, a crippled husk kept isolated and restrained by the studio that exploited him. Now they have dragged him back for one last deal. But Caine has other plans. Those plans take him back to Overworld, the alternate reality where gods are real and magic is the ultimate weapon. There, in a violent odyssey, Caine will face the demons of his past, find true love, and just possibly destroy the universe.

Welcome to the world of Caine: Assassin. Hero. Superstar . . .

From a New York Times bestselling author comes the start of a gritty action fantasy series like no other – perfect for fans of Joe Abercrombie, Brent Weeks, Mark Lawrence and the Assassin’s Creed novels. Praise for The Acts of Caine books:

‘A gritty, bloody, deeply touching work of genius’ – Scott Lynch

‘Hands down one of the most bad-ass, brutal – and brilliant – fantasy series of the last double-decade. You know this if you’re already reading it. If you’re not already reading it, then good lord, it’s time you found out – John Scalzi

‘If you like really really gritty, dark fantasy like George RR Martin, Richard Morgan (Takashi Kovaks books) or ESPECIALLY Joe Abercrombie, you should get this book’ – Felicia Day

***Discover your next reading obsession with Alex Gray’s Sunday Times bestselling Scottish detective series***

***Don’t miss the latest from Alex Gray. Book 20 in the Lorimer series, QUESTIONS FOR A DEAD MAN, is out now and Book 21, OUT OF DARKNESS, is available to pre-order.***

Whether you’ve read them all or whether this is your first Lorimer novel, When Shadows Fall is perfect if you love Ian Rankin, Val McDermid and Ann Cleeves


WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT THE LORIMER SERIES:

‘Warm-hearted, atmospheric’ ANN CLEEVES
‘Relentless and intriguing’ PETER MAY
‘Move over Rebus’ DAILY MAIL
‘Exciting, pacey, authentic’ ANGELA MARSONS
‘Superior writing’ THE TIMES
‘Immensely exciting and atmospheric’ ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH
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DSI Lorimer is back with a brand new case. And the stakes have never been so high . . .

When his old friend and former colleague is shot dead at his home, Detective Superintendent William Lorimer is devastated. And his problems are only just beginning. It’s not long before two further deaths are reported: both victims ex-policemen.

It’s clear this is a targeted campaign against their own, yet with no other link between the victims to identify the killer, Lorimer’s police team are starting to panic. Who will be next?

Lorimer knows he must keep his cool if he is to solve the case. But with time running out before the next attack, he’s struggling to ignore the sickening question at the back of his mind:

Will he get to the killer, before the killer gets to him?

LONGLISTED FOR THE BRANFORD BOASE AWARD 2022

The girl who… survived
The girl who… inspires
The girl who… has something to hide

People can’t bring themselves to say what happened to her. They just describe her as ‘the girl who… you know…’. But nobody really knows, no one sees the real Leah

Leah is the perfect survivor. She was seven years old when she saw her mother and sister killed by a troubled gang member. Her case hit the headlines and her bravery made her a national sweetheart: strong, courageous and forgiving.

But Leah is hiding a secret about their deaths. And now, ten years later, all she can think of is revenge.

When Leah’s dad meets a new partner, stepsister Ellie moves in. Sensing Leah isn’t quite the sweet girl she pretends to be, Ellie discovers that Leah has a plan, one she has been putting together ever since that fateful day. Now that the killer – and the only one who knows the truth – is being released from prison, time is running out for Ellie to discover how far Leah will go to silence her anger . . .

I’ve already smoked the guy who was the pain in the CIA’s you-know-what for the past few years. But now, in the power vacuum left by the death of Edward ‘The Raptor’ Samos, a struggle for supremacy has begun between his former allies.

The CIA feels the balance must be maintained. So when a Valencian Were agent discovers a plot to assassinate the Coven of Inverness’ leader, me and my vampire hottie (and boss), are drafted in. Our mission – to take out the woman hired to do the deed, a killer who might be as wily and Gifted as ourselves.

So it’s off to the Scottish Highlands for some twisted fun among murderers, demons and half-crazed relatives. Sometimes being a top-secret CIA assassin isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

‘Prove that you can stand against the darkness and live’

Haern is the King’s Watcher, born an assassin only to become the city of Veldaren’s protector against the thief guilds.

When Lord Victor Kane attacks the city, determined stamp out all corruption, foreign gangs pour in amidst the chaos in an attempt to overthrow the current lords of the underworld.

And when a mysterious killer known as the Widow begins mutilating thieves, paranoia engulfs the city. Haern knows someone is behind the turmoil, pulling strings. If he doesn’t find out who – and soon – his beloved city will burn.

Light or darkness: where will the line be drawn?

Fantasy author David Dalglish spins a tale of retribution and darkness, and an underworld reaching for ultimate power in this fourth novel of the Shadowdance series, previously released as Blood of the Underworld.

Redemption casts a bloody shadow

On Overworld, Caine was an assassin without peer – a legendary killer known as the Blade of Tyshalle. Back on Earth, Caine was Hari Michaelson, an actor whose bloodthirsty adventures in the Overworld made him superstar. In his last adventure, Caine almost single-handedly defeated and exterminated the fiercest of all tribes: the Black Knives. But the shocking truth of what happened during that vicious battle has never been revealed . . . until now.

Years later, Caine returns to the scene of his greatest triumph – some would say greatest crime – at the request of his adopted brother, the last of the Black Knives. But where Caine goes, danger follows, and he soon finds himself fighting for his life against impossible odds, with the fate of two worlds hanging in the balance. Just the way Caine likes it.

Welcome to the world of Caine: Assassin. Hero. Superstar . . .

From a New York Times bestselling author comes the start of a gritty action fantasy series like no other – perfect for fans of Joe Abercrombie, Brent Weeks, Mark Lawrence and the Assassin’s Creed novels. Praise for The Acts of Caine books:

‘A gritty, bloody, deeply touching work of genius’ – Scott Lynch

‘Hands down one of the most bad-ass, brutal – and brilliant – fantasy series of the last double-decade. You know this if you’re already reading it. If you’re not already reading it, then good lord, it’s time you found out – John Scalzi

‘If you like really really gritty, dark fantasy like George RR Martin, Richard Morgan (Takashi Kovaks books) or ESPECIALLY Joe Abercrombie, you should get this book’ – Felicia Day

Two worlds. One killer.

Renowned throughout the land of Ankhana, the assassin Caine has killed his share of monarchs and commoners, villains and heroes. He is relentless, unstoppable, the best at what he does.

At home in the real world, Caine is Hari Michaelson, a superstar whose adventures in Ankhana command an audience of billions. Yet he’s shackled by a rigid caste society, bound to ignore the grim fact that he kills men on a far-off world for the entertainment of his own planet.

But now Michaelson has crossed the line. His estranged wife has disappeared in the slums of Ankhana. To save her, he must confront the greatest challenge of his life: a lethal game of cat and mouse with the most treacherous rulers of two worlds.

Welcome to the world of Caine: Assassin. Hero. Superstar . . .

From a New York Times bestselling author comes the start of a gritty action fantasy series like no other – perfect for fans of Joe Abercrombie, Brent Weeks, Mark Lawrence and the Assassin’s Creed novels.

‘A gritty, bloody, deeply touching work of genius’ – Scott Lynch

‘Hands down one of the most bad-ass, brutal – and brilliant – fantasy series of the last double-decade. You know this if you’re already reading it. If you’re not already reading it, then good lord, it’s time you found out – John Scalzi

‘If you like really really gritty, dark fantasy like George RR Martin, Richard Morgan (Takashi Kovaks books) or ESPECIALLY Joe Abercrombie, you should get this book’ – Felicia Day

If dead girls could talk, would you listen to their story?

Nineteen years ago, Ruth-Anne Baker’s childhood friend was murdered by suspected serial killer Ethan Oswald. Since that day, as much as she’s tried to forget, she’s been haunted by dead girls. And when another young girl goes missing from the same town, she can’t help but be drawn back in to a world she’s long since left behind.

As she unlocks parts of herself that she hasn’t dared to revisit, Ruth becomes certain a woman helped Oswald commit his terrible crimes. And so, under the guise of producing a true crime podcast, she sets out to prove her theory.

Crossing the globe from New York to New Zealand, Ruth draws perilously closer to three very different women. The deeper she delves, the more she can’t shake the feeling that one of them knows the truth – about her childhood friend. About the missing girl. And, perhaps most dangerously of all, about Ruth herself…

Blending blisteringly taut suspense with a moving exploration of the ways in which violent crime ricochets through the lives of those left behind – by the victim, but also the killer – Leave the Girls Behind is a darkly beautiful and remarkably empathetic read that will linger long after you’ve turned the final page, for fans of Bright Young Women and Notes on an Execution.

‘Dripping with authenticity. Packed full of characters you genuinely care about . . . I didn’t read the last few chapters, I devoured them. An absolute triumph‘ M. W. CRAVEN

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Most acts of violence are pretty random. But murdering someone and impaling their head on the railing outside the Royal Courts of Justice… that takes planning.

And when the pathologist finds a page from a book rammed down the dead man’s throat, DI Charlie George thinks it’s safe to assume that someone, somewhere, wants to send a message.

But people who have the resources to plan a murder like that also have the smarts not to get caught. So Charlie knows he has a problem.

Whoever the killer is, he doesn’t think they’ve finished handing out their version of justice just yet. He just wishes he could summon the enthusiasm to stop them. Because sometimes people really do get what’s coming to them.

And Charlie and his team are left wondering which side of the law is justice really on?

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Praise for Colin Falconer

‘Once you read [a] Colin Falconer [book], you’ll want to read everything he’s ever written’ Crystal Book Reviews

‘Falconer’s grasp of period and places is almost flawless … He’s my kind of writer’ Peter Corris, The Australian

‘You are in for a real roller-coaster ride of never ending intrigue’History and Women

‘Falconer demonstrates exceptional characterization’ Bookgeeks

The Seeds Of Evil…

In a secluded farm house in the Pacific Northwest, a family has been slaughtered–and a teenage son has disappeared. Single mother and cop, Emily Kenyon spearheads a dark hunt for a killer. But Emily’s teenage daughter Jenna is one step ahead of her…

Are Planted In…

Jenna knows the boy suspected of murdering his family and wants to help him–perhaps too much. Then within days of the first murder, another family is butchered, this time in Iowa. And on the heels of this brutal slaying, another follows in Salt Lake City. Eerie similarities link the crime scenes. But an even darker connection threatens to claim even more victims…

A Cold Dark Place

As Emily fits the puzzle pieces together, she realizes the danger surrounding her daughter is worse than she’d imagined. Now in a desperate race to save Jenna, Emily must match wits with the most cunning, diabolical killer she’s faced yet in her career–a killer who’s just placed her and her daughter at the top of his list…

Praise for Gregg Olsen:

‘Olsen will have you on the edge of your seat’ Lee Child

‘Wickedly clever… twisted’ Lisa Gardner

‘Olsen is a top-notch writer’ Michael Connelly

‘Olsen keeps the tension taut and pages turning’ Publishers Weekly

Retired homicide cop Darian Richards knew he should have let the phone keep ringing. But more than two decades as a cop leaves you with a certain outlook on life. No matter how much he tried to walk away, something, or someone, kept bringing him back to his gun.

One phone call. Two dead girls in a shallow water grave. And a missing cop to deal with. Something bad is happening on the Gold Coast glitter strip. Amongst the thousands of school leavers and the usual suspects, someone is preying on beautiful young women. No one has noticed. No one knows why.

Darian looked into the eyes of those two dead girls. The last person to do that was their killer. He can’t walk away. He will find out why.

The second book in the Darian Richards series

After the British military lose an officer to Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan, a desperate race begins to find his killers. Little do the assailants know that the precious information they have stolen could bring down the entire network of Western intelligence in the Mid-East. But then one of them is captured by US troops and flown to the States for interrogation.
And so begins a nail-biting, claustrophobic and explosive thriller that will ultimately lead British operative John Stratton to the Styx penitentiary, America’s undersea prison. How do you break in to a jail a hundred metres below the ocean? Can Stratton get the information back without the US discovering him? And is everyone in the prison really who they seem to be?
With its labyrinthine narrative and authentic detail, its CIA plots and White House agents, this fourth thriller in the Stratton series will catapult Duncan Falconer right into the top tier.

‘I believe in grafting hard, training right, eating well . . . and having a good time!‘

WORK HARD

Vicky Pattison knows that achieving your dreams takes hard work, hustle, a sense of humour and a killer outfit. And now she’s sharing her insider secrets for the first time: how to dress for success, how to eat well and keep healthy on the go and how to stay true to yourself when the going gets tough.

PLAY HARD

But Vicky wouldn’t be Vicky if she didn’t also know how to cut loose and have fun. The Real Me has everything you and your squad need for an epic night out or the ultimate girls’ night in. And for the morning after, there’s honest and hilarious advice on curing a hangover . . . and a broken heart.

The Real Me is packed with recipes, fashion and beauty tips, training programmes and straight-talking advice on dealing with everything from job interviews to first dates. This is the ultimate guide to living life to the full, the Vicky Pattison way.

‘I’m finally proud of myself and happy with who I am inside and out, and I want every woman in the world to feel like that too.‘
Vicky x

Acclaimed for her ‘devastatingly accurate insight’ (The New York Times Book Review) into the criminal mind, Ann Rule has chronicled the most fascinating cases of our time in her bestselling Crime Files series.

For this sixth stunning collection, Rule has culled from her private files the most-asked about homicide-cases – riveting accounts of seemingly normal men and women who are compelled by a murderous rage to suddenly lash out at innocent victims.

Torn from the headlines, here is the shocking case of a Seattle city bus ride that turned to mayhem and murder at the hands of a gunman. While the scene unfolds as in a terrifying movie, Rule answers the haunting question ‘how could this happen?’ and expertly constructs the unseen chain of events that resulted in an explosive and shattering tragedy.

Included here are nine other sensational cases that illuminate Rule’s uniquely authoritative view of the human psyche gone temporarily berserk. You may think you know who is safe and who is dangerous; in A RAGE TO KILL, Ann Rule shows that none of us are truly protected from the irrational violence that can erupt from the killers among us.

She can connect the living with the dead. She can help bring justice to the murdered. But now a killer is out to stop her . . . with his own red hands.

Natalie Lindstrom was once part of an elite group of investigators with the power to interview the dead victims of violent crime. But now Nathalie’s had enough of the violence. Yet, as she tries to build a new life and protect her five-year-old daughter, Natalie still recognises injustice when she sees it. And she knows that in a high-profile California trial, a young man is getting away with murder.

The case against Prescott Hyland Jr is airtight – until a corrupt Violet delivers devastating testimony against another man. Now Natalie is being drawn back into her former career and a danger far worse than she can imagine. Because, in the world of the Violets, sometimes your past can literally come back to haunt you.

Crime and punishment is Lieutenant Eve Dallas’s business. Murder her speciality.

Praise for J. D. Robb:


‘J.D. Robb is a fantastic storyteller who knows how to keep the pages flying by’ -#1 International Bestselling Author, Karin Slaughter

“One of my all-time favorite authors hitting a golden moment in one of my all-time favorite series. J.D. Robb never disappoints!” Lisa Gardner

‘If you’re a crime fiction fan and haven’t discovered them yet, welcome to the very best day of your life’ Heat Magazine

‘Eve Dallas – tough as nails and still sexy as hell’
Stephen King

‘J.D. Robb’s novels are can’t-miss pleasures’
Harlan Coben

‘Curious corpses, tangled twists and one sizzling sleuth’
Kathy Reichs


Eve Dallas is a New York police lieutenant hunting for a ruthless killer. Named by the social worker who found her when she was a mere child roaming that city’s streets, Eve lives for her job. In over ten years on the force, she’s seen it all – and knows her survival depends on her instincts. And she’s going against every warning telling her not to trust the charismatic Irish billionaire, Roarke – a suspect in her latest murder investigation.

But sometimes you have to make your own rules, and Eve must decide whether to take a chance on a man she knows nothing about…

More praise for J.D. Robb

”Terrific characters, sudden twists … the epitome of popular fiction’
Dennis Lehane

‘J.D. Robb is one of my favourite authors, and she has created an iconic female cop – a strong, sexy, and death-defying heroine – with the slyest sense of humour in fiction. I love J.D. Robb and Eve Dallas!’ – Lisa Scottoline

‘Sexy and unpredictable, these books are first-rate suspense thrillers with wit, character and heart’ – Janet Evanovich
‘Tough, smart and sexy’ – Linda Fairstein

‘Consistently inventive, entertaining and clever’
Publishers Weekly

‘Sheer entertainment’
Guardian