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The Unquiet Grave Every grave has a story ... The much-anticipated new novel in the Cormac Reilly series, from the no.1 bestselling author of The Ruin and What Happened to Nina.For years the boglands of Northern Europe have given up bodies of the long-deceased. Bodies that are thousands of years old, uncannily preserved. Bodies with strange injuries that suggest ritual torture and human sacrifice.When a corpse is found in a bog in Galway, Cormac Reilly assumes the find is historical. But closer examination reveals a more recent story. The dead man is Thaddeus Grey, a local secondary school principal who disappeared two years prior.There's nothing in Grey's past that would explain why he was murdered, or why his body was mutilated in a ritual manner. At first, progress on the case is frustratingly slow and Cormac struggles to keep his mind on the job. His ex-girlfriend, Emma Sweeney, is in trouble, and she's reached out to him for help - Emma's new husband has gone missing in Paris, and the French police are refusing to open an investigation into his disappearance.Cormac is sure that he has found Grey's killer, and is within hours of an arrest, when another mutilated body is discovered on the other side of the country. Two days later, a third body is found. Press attention is intense. Is there a serial killer at work in Ireland? Has Cormac been on the wrong trail? And if so, can he find the murderer before they strike again?Praise for the Cormac Reilly novels:'Dervla McTiernan just gets better and better' Chris Hammer'A haunting mystery that will have you turning pages late into the night. This is Gone Girl-level good writing.' Janet Evanovich'Intelligent and fast-paced' Wall Street Journal'Taut, dense and darkly addictive. A treat for lovers of fine crime writing.' Candice Fox'As moving as it is fast-paced' Val McDermid'Cormac Reilly [is] a cop to follow to hell and back' Bookseller+Publisher

<H3>WINNER OF THE GOODREADS AWARD FOR BEST CRIME AND THRILLER 2023 </H3><p></p><p></p>As he continues showing me their incredible penthouse apartment, I have a terrible feeling about the woman behind closed doors. But I can't risk losing this job - not if I want to keep my darkest secret safe . . .<p></p><p></p>It's hard to find an employer who doesn't ask too many questions about my past. So I thank my lucky stars that the Garricks miraculously give me a job, cleaning their stunning penthouse with views across the city and preparing fancy meals in their shiny kitchen. I can work here for a while, stay quiet until I get what I want.<p></p><p></p>It's almost perfect. But I still haven't met Mrs Garrick, or seen inside the guest bedroom. I'm sure I hear her crying. I notice spots of blood around the neck of her white nightgowns when I'm doing laundry. And one day I can't help but knock on the door. When it gently swings open, what I see inside changes everything....<p></p><p></p>That's when I make a promise. After all, I've done this before. I can protect Mrs. Garrick while keeping my own secrets locked up safe.<p></p><p></p>Douglas Garrick has done wrong. He is going to pay. It's simply a question of how far I'm willing to go....<p></p><p></p>An unbelievably twisty read that will have you glued to the pages late into the night. Anyone who loves The Woman in the Window, The Wife Between Us and The Girl on the Train will be completely hooked!<p></p><p></p>Read what everyone's saying about The Housemaid's Secret:<p></p><p></p>'Hold on to your jaws, because they will drop . . . Loved. It. So. Much!!' Goodreads reviewer, FIVE STARS<p></p><p></p>'I flew through the pages like a bat out of hell. So, so good!! I absolutely loved every second of it!! Will lead you down one path until you are completely turned around and screaming WTF?!' Goodreads reviewer, FIVE STARS<p></p><p></p>'I read this book straight through in one sitting, and stayed up entirely too late to do so . . . Crazy twists and turns - I actually said "Wait, what?" out loud' Goodreads reviewer, FIVE STARS

The first thrilling instalment in the Alexander Gregory series from globally bestselling author LJ Ross There's a killer inside all of us...  After an elite criminal profiling unit is shut down amidst a storm of scandal and mismanagement, only one person emerges unscathed. Forensic psychologist Doctor Alexander Gregory has a reputation for being able to step inside the darkest minds to uncover whatever secrets lie hidden there and, soon enough, he finds himself drawn into the murky world of murder investigation.  In the beautiful hills of County Mayo, Ireland, a killer is on the loose. Panic has a stranglehold on its rural community and the Garda are running out of time. Gregory has sworn to follow a quiet life but, when the call comes, can he refuse to help their desperate search for justice? Murder and mystery are peppered with dark humour in this fast-paced thriller set amidst the spectacular Irish landscape.  From the international bestselling author of The DCI Ryan Mysteries  

Stuart MacBride is the Sunday Times number one bestselling author of the Logan McRae and Ash Henderson novels. He has also published standalones, novellas, short stories, and a slightly twisted children's picture book for slightly twisted children. Stuart lives in the north-east of Scotland with his wife Fiona, their cats Gherkin, Onion, and Beetroot, some hens, some horses, and an impressive collection of assorted weeds.

A new detective. Tested like never before.London, 2008. Kelly Porter has spent six years in the city. At 28, she’s passed her detective exams while working with Bethnal Green CID — and now she’s landed her dream role in the Met’s Major Investigation Team: the murder squad. She’s about to be thrown straight into the deep end.As construction begins on the Olympic Park, human remains are discovered on Kelly’s former patch. When a disturbing link to children’s toys emerges, she turns to a curator at the Museum of Childhood for help.What follows is a chilling investigation that uncovers a legacy of horror — and a killer with a motive no one saw coming. But can Kelly stop them in time?The gripping, fast-paced prequel to the million-copy bestselling DI Kelly Porter series — perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Patricia Gibney and LJ Ross.

‘A cleverly told and ultimately satisfying novel, by an author bold enough to reveal uncomfortable truths’ — Claire Adam, Guardian‘Efficient, and unsettling… Davids assembles the requisite parts of a Gothic novel — a hysterical woman, a haunted dwelling, a perverse family secret — into an elegant narrative’ — New York Times Book ReviewAn exhilarating tale of twisted desire and the unexpected shape of justice, perfect for readers of The Safekeep.1920, in a small colonial city. Soraya Matas believes she has found the ideal position as a personal maid to the enigmatic Mrs Hattingh, whose beautiful but decaying home sits not far from the Muslim Quarter where Soraya lives with her parents. But as she settles into her role, Soraya begins to sense that the house is alive with secrets — and perhaps with spirits.While Mrs Hattingh eagerly awaits her son’s return from London, she offers to help Soraya stay connected to her fiancé, Nour, by writing letters on her behalf. What begins as a practical arrangement becomes a strange weekly ritual: Soraya dictates, Mrs Hattingh writes, and an unsettling bond forms between the two women — one that slowly threatens both their sanity.Slim, taut and haunting, this gothic-tinged novel explores power, longing and the fragile line between devotion and control.

On Sundays She Picked Flowers by Judith Rice is a sinister, surreal Southern Gothic debut that blends haunted-woods unease with razor-sharp emotional insight. Set in the uncanny forests of northern Georgia, it’s the kind of horror fiction that creeps under your skin while staying rooted in character and consequence. Seventeen years after fleeing an abusive mother, Jude has built a solitary life in a remote cottage, surrounded by trees and silence. She tells herself she’s safe now. Then an enigmatic woman arrives at her door—beautiful, unsettling, and impossible to read—and Jude’s hard-won peace starts to fracture. As desire, fear and old memories tangle, the woods seem to press closer: haints, ghosts, and something far more literal lurking beyond the treeline. Perfect for readers who love Southern Gothic, psychological horror, and stories of family trauma and retribution with a queer-tinged edge. Step into the forest and see what’s waiting.

The Final Score by Don Winslow is a cracking collection of six short crime novels that shows exactly why his work keeps crime fiction readers coming back. Sharp, fast and surprisingly tender, these stories deliver big stakes in compact form, with Winslow’s eye for character always doing the heavy lifting. Across heists, crooked cops, diner-table bravado and one devastating split-second mistake, Winslow moves from casino schemes to suburban fallout, from surf-town danger to prison survival. Each novella stands alone, but together they build a satisfying panorama of greed, loyalty, and consequence—without wasting a line. Perfect for fans of hardboiled noir, gritty thrillers, and anyone who loves short stories with the punch of a full-length novel. It’s also a great entry point if you’ve been meaning to try Winslow. Add it to your pile for page-turning crime writing with real bite.

Staged by Deborah Abela is a fast-paced Sydney crime thriller that turns the Sydney Opera House into a pressure-cooker of suspicion and secrets. When a performance of The Rocky Horror Show ends with Hollywood star Dane Cooder killed by a stage prop, the audience watches in shock — including his wife and co-star, Angelique Swan. Authorities call it an accident, but disgraced journalist Dick Sonntag (now running the gossip site WTF) can’t let it go. His obsession becomes a hit true crime podcast, and public noise forces police to reopen the case just as a child kidnapping rocks the city. Detective Harry Stiles — a rule-bender with a PhD in AI — is tasked with both investigations, despite her history with Sonntag. As Sydney Harbour glitters in the background, affairs, blackmail and carefully hidden motives surface. Perfect for readers who love Australian mysteries, celebrity intrigue and smart, twisty police procedurals. Step into the spotlight and see what really happened.

Dear Debbie by Freida McFadden launches straight into a darkly funny, razor-edged psychological thriller where a beloved advice columnist decides she’s done doling out patience—and starts taking her own counsel instead. For years, Debbie Mullen has been the steady voice behind “Dear Debbie”, fielding letters from women across New England stuck with husbands who dismiss, control, or frighten them. Debbie always knows what to say… until her own life begins to crack. A sudden job loss, unsettling shifts with her teenage daughters, and a tracking app that suggests her husband is hiding something push her past the point of polite understanding. As Debbie stops playing peacemaker, her choices turn bold, risky, and increasingly hard to look away from.  Perfect for readers who love domestic suspense, feminist revenge themes, and twisty page-turners with a subversive edge. Add Dear Debbie to your TBR if you’re ready for a thriller that bites back.

*A Long Time Gone* by **Joshua Moehling** is a wintry, character-driven **crime thriller** that blends a gripping **cold case** mystery with the ache of family history. Deputy Ben Packard has hit a low point: after a shooting, he’s on leave, under scrutiny, and cut off from the resources he’d normally rely on. When new information surfaces about his brother’s decades-old disappearance, Ben starts digging as a civilian—fuelled as much by grief as determination. The deeper he goes into the frozen backroads of his small town, the more he realises the past hasn’t stayed buried. A second suspicious death emerges, and a slim connection between the two cases draws Ben into a web of loyalties, secrets, and people who’d rather he stopped asking questions. Perfect for readers who like **small-town mysteries**, emotionally rich police procedurals, and investigations where the personal stakes are as sharp as the danger. Add it to your stack and see what the long winter finally reveals.

What Happened That Night by Nicci French is a twisty psychological thriller that pulls you straight into a long-buried crime and the messy loyalties it left behind. With a sharp eye for character and motive, it asks how well we ever really know our friends—and what we’re willing to ignore to protect the story we’ve told ourselves. After nearly thirty years in prison for the murder of his university mate Leo Bauer, Tyler Green steps back into the world determined to finally understand what happened the night Leo died. Reuniting with the old circle should bring closure, but old resentments and half-truths surface fast. Then another member of the group turns up dead, and Tyler’s hard-won freedom is suddenly on the line. Perfect for readers who love crime fiction, campus-set mysteries, unreliable memories and tense detective-led investigations—especially anyone who enjoys slow-burn suspense with emotional bite. Add it to your basket and see where the truth fractures.

Down Cemetery Road by Mick Herron is a gripping crime thriller that introduces Zoe Boehm, a private investigator with sharp instincts and a stubborn streak—perfect for readers who like their mysteries smart, tense and character-driven. When a sudden explosion shatters a quiet Oxford suburb, local resident Sarah Tucker can’t move on. Two adults are dead, a young girl has vanished, and the police seem more focused on keeping curiosity at bay than finding answers. Unable to let it go, Sarah turns to Zoe Boehm’s investigation agency, pulling them both into a search that stretches beyond Oxford’s calm streets and into darker corners of the British Isles. As questions multiply, the case edges into conspiracy territory, with dangerous people invested in keeping the truth buried. Ideal for fans of British crime fiction, private investigator stories, Oxford settings and suspense with bite. Add it to your cart and step into Herron’s addictive world.

The bestselling thriller of all time. Robert Langdon returns in Dan Brown's brilliant new thriller, THE SECRET OF SECRETS, available now. Discover the bestselling thriller of all time from global phenomenon Dan Brown.  Harvard professor Robert Langdon receives an urgent late-night phone call while on business in Paris- the elderly curator of the Louvre has been brutally murdered inside the museum. Alongside the body, police have found a series of baffling codes.  As Langdon and a gifted French cryptologist, Sophie Neveu, begin to sort through the bizarre riddles, they are stunned to find a trail that leads to the works of Leonardo Da Vinci - and suggests the answer to a mystery that stretches deep into the vault of history.  Unless Langdon and Neveu can decipher the labyrinthine code and quickly assemble the pieces of the puzzle, a stunning historical truth will be lost forever...