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  Downtown Blues

  William Mangieri

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  Collected here are the second 3 stories in the Detective Jimmy Delaney series: 
  The Scent of the Crime:  Detective Jimmy Delaney finds himself involved in yet another murder. He knows something smells in Barnstow, but can he use that to find the killer? 
  Killing Them Softly:  In a strange series of coincidences, young women start dying in Barnstow. Detective Jimmy Delaney doesn't believe in coincidences - and he's doubly suspicious when his irresistible nemesis Diana hires him to solve the murders. But can he stop the killer before they strike again? 
  Hard Times:  Why are these things always so hard?  Johns are dying in Barnstow. It was bound to happen eventually, in a city where legal prostitution is a big part of the tourist industry, but not so many so fast. And of course, if there are dead bodies in Barnstow, Detective Jimmy Delaney isn’t far away. 
  If you enjoy a little confused, crime-laden mayhem with a smattering of sci-fi and plenty of human frailty (and some redemption), Detective Jimmy Delaney is for you.

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  Girl Seventeen: Abandoned (A...

  Molly Black

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  “Molly Black has written a taut thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat… I absolutely loved this book and can’t wait to read the next book in the series!”
  —Reader review for Girl One: Murder
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  The quest to apprehend a notorious killer leads FBI Agent Maya Gray through a gallery of vanishing ink, where tattoo removals end in tragedy. Navigating the blurred lines between artwork and evidence, Maya races against time to sketch out the killer's hidden motif before another life is permanently erased.
  
  “I loved this book! Fast-paced plot, great characters and interesting insights into investigating cold cases. I can't wait to read the next book!”
  —Reader review for Girl One: Murder
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  GIRL SEVENTEEN: ABANDONED is book #17 in a long anticipated new series by critically-acclaimed and #1 bestselling mystery and suspense author Molly Black, whose books have received over 2,000 five-star reviews and ratings. The series begins with GIRL ONE: MURDER (book #1).
  
  A complex psychological crime thriller full of twists and turns and packed with heart-pounding suspense, the MAYA GRAY mystery series will make you fall in love with a brilliant new female protagonist and keep you turning pages late into the night. It is a perfect addition for fans of Robert Dugoni, Rachel Caine, Melinda Leigh or Mary Burton.
  
  Future books in the series are now available! 
  
  “I binge read this book. It hooked me in and didn't stop till the last few pages… I look forward to reading more!”
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  “Very good book… You will feel like you are right there looking for the kidnapper! I know I will be reading more in this series!”
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  “This is a very well written book and holds your interest from page 1… Definitely looking forward to reading the next one in the series, and hopefully others as well!”
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  “Wow, I cannot wait for the next in this series. Starts with a bang and just keeps going.”
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  “Well written book with a great plot, one that will keep you up at night. A page turner!”
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  “A great suspense that keeps you reading… can't wait for the next in this series!”
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  “Sooo soo good! There are a few unforeseen twists… I binge read this like I binge watch Netflix. It just sucks you in.”
  —Reader review for Found You
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  Black Lies

  Mercedes Mercier

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  'Tension and menace ... Mercier wields exceptional talent' CANDICE FOX 
  'Will keep you turning pages late into the night: don't say you weren't warned!' HAYLEY SCRIVENOR 
  'Suspenseful, smart and utterly gripping' BETTER READING 
  Longlisted for the 2024 Davitt Best Adult Novel Prize 
    
  Only a handful of inmates in Westmead Prison have committed crimes so atrocious that they've been locked away for life, and for fifteen years, convicted murderer Tomas Kovak has refused to disclose where he hid the body of his victim, a vulnerable young woman. 
  When Kovak is diagnosed with terminal cancer, intense pressure is put on Dr Laura Fleming, criminal psychologist, to find the location of Kovak's victim so her grieving family can find some sort of closure.  
  Laura has to use all of her training, skills and instinct to form a connection with the cold, remorseless killer, a man who has refused any psychological assessment since the day he confessed to the murder.  
  With every session, Laura becomes more and more convinced that something about Kovak's story doesn't ring true, and as his health rapidly deteriorates, the pressure on Laura ramps up. She becomes increasingly desperate, resorting to unconventional methods to find out what she can from the secretive man.  
  As she inches closer to the truth, she discovers some people will stop at nothing to keep the past hidden ... and the people Laura cares most about are fair game.  
  Love can make you do terrible things. 
  PRAISE 
  'Tension and menace ... Mercedes Mercier wields exceptional talent to keep the reader flipping pages.' CANDICE FOX 
  'Dr Laura Fleming is back! This book will have you turning pages late into the night: don't say you weren't warned!' HAYLEY SCRIVENOR 
  'Twisty and whip smart ... You'll devour this novel' ALI LOWE 
  'A page-turner of the highest order ... Enthralling' MEREDITH JAFFE 
  'A stunning thrill ride ... A must read' NINA D. CAMPBELL 
  'Cracking pace, crisp prose and compelling plot culminate in a nail-biting climax. Mercier's inner knowledge of the criminal justice system puts her in a league of her own' VERONICA LANDO 
  'Dr Laura Fleming is one of my favourite characters. I want her job.' B.M. CARROLL 
  'Tense, propulsive, sharply plotted ... Black Lies is a fresh spin on crime, and an enthralling mystery which will leave you frantically guessing to the last page. I couldn't put it down!' JOSH HORTINELA, DYMOCKS SYDNEY  
  HarperCollins Australia 2023

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  Dice

  Claire Baylis

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  SHORTLISTED FOR THE NED KELLY AWARD FOR BEST INTERNATIONAL CRIME FICTION 
   
  A compelling courtroom drama, Dice is an incredibly timely exploration of how sexual violence is viewed in our society. 
   
  Four teenage boys invent a sex game based on rolling dice and doing what the numbers say. 
   
  They are charged with multiple sexual offences against three teenage girls. 
   
  Twelve random jurors are brought together in a trial to work out what actually happened. 
   
  Only they can say whether crimes have been committed and who should be punished. 
   
  How does the jury find? 
   
  Dice is a stunning courtroom drama told from the perspective of a diverse group of ordinary people – the jury. How will twelve women and men, aged from eighteen to seventy-two with hugely disparate backgrounds, beliefs and experience, decide whether consent was given or crimes were committed? 
   
  How can they possibly arrive at a unanimous verdict? How will justice be properly served? 
   
  In this dazzlingly accomplished and gripping debut novel, chapters are told through the point of view of each juror as the trial unfolds. The reader too becomes a jury member as the evidence is presented and information is withheld, fragmented and re-told by different witnesses. Each person must decide where the truth lies. 
   
  Will the verdict deliver justice, or just reflect the prejudices and differences in the jury? 
   
  'Dice has a forensic depth that is compelling, that challenges and deeply moves the reader. But what sets this novel apart is the precision and power of the writing. This is fiction that doesn't want to be journalism, it affirms the truth and nuance and possibility of imagination.' Christos Tsiolkas, author of The Slap 
   
  'Dice achieves what the best fiction achieves: it draws us into the story on a deeply personal level, coaxing us to consider what we would do in the same situation...the moving and powerful final moment delivers a sense of narrative completion while also reminding us of the flawed nature of the justice system.' Catherine Chidgey, award-winning author of Remote Sympathy 
   
  'An utterly compelling, nuanced and appropriately complex read that effortlessly depicts the unique combination of the sensational and the mundane, which often characterises the criminal trial.' Professor Vanessa Munro, Warwick University

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  The Albert Gate Mystery

  Louis Tracy

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  A new case for barrister and hobby detective Reginald Brett: The imperial diamonds were sent by the Sultan to London, to be cut in Albert Gate mansion by experts, all the while under the especial protection of the British government. One morning, however, the Turkish officials are found dead in the house, and the diamonds have vanished - despite the strict measures taken to protect them. The first suspicion falls on Jack Talbot, a young secretary at the Foreign Office, in whose charge this mission was, because he also disappeared without a trace on the same evening. Convinced that Talbot is innocent, his friend Lord Fairholme turns to Reginald Brett for help...

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  The Nurse

  Claire Allan

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  ‘Wow! This book kept me on the edge of my seat and every time I thought I knew what was going to happen there was another fabulous twist. I loved it.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Well! I HORSED through The Nurse, pure HORSED! Tense, pacey, unputdownable.’ – MARIAN KEYES 
  Someone is watching her. She just doesn’t know it yet. 
  Nell Sweeney has led an ordinary life. Every day she walks to and from the hospital where she works as a nurse, believing that no harm can befall her. 
  Until one day she is taken. 
  Because someone out there has a secret. Someone out there has been watching Nell – and they’ve been watching others like her too. 
  Nell is the unlucky one – she was in the wrong place at the wrong time. And if she isn’t found soon, someone will make sure that she isn’t the last woman to disappear… 
  A chilling, gripping read, perfect for fans of Clare Mackintosh and Gillian McAllister.Readers are OBSESSED with The Nurse! 
  ‘Electrifying and frighteningly believable. Loved it.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Wow! This book kept me on the edge of my seat and every time I thought I knew what was going to happen there was another fabulous twist. I loved it.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘This was quite possibly the most terrifying book that I have read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Wow! This book gripped me from the first page to the last. I read The Nurse well into the night and at every spare moment.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘This book has everything: twists, heartbreak, hatred, love. It is definitely not one to be missed and you will not be able to put this book down.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Do yourself a favour and get a copy of The Nurse. It’s fantastic and I could not put it down.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘The storyline was amazing and the ending was super unexpected!!! This book will terrify you and have you gripped in equal measure! I couldn’t recommend this highly enough.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘I can't say enough good things about this novel and will be recommending it to everyone I know.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Wow! This book had me gripped from the start!!! The perfect book! This book will stay with me for a long time.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
   In The Nurse, the realms of psychological suspense, medical intricacies, and crime mysteries collide in a masterful blend of riveting storytelling. Spearheaded by top-notch detective work and engaging police procedural, it stands as one of the best adult thrillers of the year. For fans of K.L. Slater (The Secret), Andrea Mara (No One Saw a Thing), Claire McGowan (Let Me In), Daniel Hurst (Her Husband's Mistake) and Lisa Jewell (Then She Was Gone) 
  For fans of Freida Mcfadden (The Tenant), Leslie Wolfe (The Girl on Wildfire Ridge), Sue Watson (His First Wife), Jeneva Rose (The Perfect Marriage), and Nicole Trope (The Truth about the Accident). 
  HarperCollins 2022

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