In this novel by “one of the greats of American noir,” a starlet comes to Reno to start a new life—and end her old one forever (The Guardian).
Sylvia Shoreham’s Hollywood dreams came true long ago. Critically beloved for her beauty, talent, and style, she was on her way to international stardom when a bad contract committed her to seven years of trashy comedies and half-baked melodramas. Her marriage to her producer husband has become a rotten, loveless sham, so Sylvia’s silver screen life is now a nightmare. To escape her celluloid hell, she has only one option: Forget Hollywood.
Instead, it’s time for a Reno vacation. She arrives in Nevada hoping for a divorce from her husband and an end to her contract, but the ugly side of the business follows her. To protect herself, she enlists Nevada’s biggest Sylvia Shoreham fan. He’s six feet tall, strong as a mule, and just happens to be Reno’s sheriff. And when her divorce turns into a war, this Hollywood icon will be glad to have him on her side.
Praise for James M. Cain’s fiction
“Cleverly plotted.” —The New York Times
“Swift and absorbing.” —The Wall Street Journal
The brand new psychological thriller from the bestselling author of The Perfect Home! Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden and Lisa Jewell 💥'Tense, unsettling, and brilliantly executed... One of my favourite reads of the year.' Keri Beevis ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
She lives in my old home, she looks like me, she dresses like me… And now she wants my life 🩸
Naomi is devastated when the sale of the apartment falls through, her dreams of moving to an amazing ‘forever home’ nearby with her family are momentarily dashed.
But then a sweet-natured single mother named Summer appears, announcing her intention to buy Naomi’s old apartment. And all of a sudden, it looks like Naomi might get her new house after all.
At first, it feels like Summer’s saved her life. But as soon as the sale goes through, Summer starts turning up at Naomi’s new house. She’s enrolled her child in Naomi’s daughter’s class. She’s dressing like Naomi. She’s suddenly best friends with all her friends… And then Naomi discovers she’s got a pretty little doll’s house. One that looks just like Naomi’s new home.
Naomi wants to believe she’s just imagining things. What could Summer possibly want? And how far will she go to take everything that Naomi has?
Readers love Natasha Boydell:
‘Wow! What a brilliant book!!... The suspense, the doubt, THE PLOT TWISTS!! I absolutely loved the characters, loved the story, loved everything about this book. This was my first by Natasha Boydell and now I am running to read more by her! 5 stars!!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This book blew me away. I love books that grab you from the beginning and hold on so tightly that you cannot put the book down… The ending was explosive and was not predictable at all. I love, love, love this author and cannot wait for more.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Literally picked this book up in the morning and began to read it and before I knew it I was finishing it later that evening. It’s that addicting, honestly I found this so hard to put down. Every page that went past, I was frightened, I was dreading what was coming next. I could never have predicted the outcome. I’m still in shock, it’s crazy. The suspense oh my god!… This book is incredible… I would definitely say this has got to be one of my favourite books ever!!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Amazing… it’s an addictive read, it has it all the shocks and twists… A page turner of a book… Who do you believe and who do you trust? I so recommend this book – a twisty read!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A gripping masterpiece that masterfully combines elements of mystery and suspense. Boydell’s narrative unfolds like a carefully crafted puzzle, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. The sense of suspense is palpable, making it nearly impossible to put the book down. As the intricate plot weaves its web of intrigue, the anticipation builds, creating a thrilling reading experience.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This is an audio-enhanced version (with music and sound effects) of H.G. Wells classic tale of science, ethics and madness, The Invisible Man: A Grotesque Romance. This unforgettable novel tells the story of a scientist named Griffin who develops an ingenious serum that can render people invisible. Taking it himself, Griffin begins a slow descent into insanity...and murder. One of Wells' infamous Scientific Romances, The Invisible Man is an early sci-fi classic and a must-listen for all fans of the genre.
*The #1 Irish bestseller*The latest gripping new thriller featuring DS Maeve Kerrigan and DI Josh Derwent from the Top Ten Sunday Times bestselling author
‘The most dangerously addictive series in crime fiction’ ERIN KELLY
‘Oh. My. God.’ RUTH WARE
‘I LOVE it – it is completely MAGNIFICENT’ MARIAN KEYES
'Utterly brilliant' LIZ NUGENT
‘Sublime’ ANDREA MARA
'An old-fashioned locked room mystery wrapped in a deeply moving love story' MAIL ONLINEA closed door. An impossible murder.
2:32 p.m. Wealthy, privileged Ilaria Cavendish checks into a luxury London hotel and orders a bottle of champagne. Within the hour, her lover discovers her submerged in a bath of scalding water, dead.
At first glance it looks like an accident. No one went in with her. No one came out. But all the signs point to murder.
For DS Maeve Kerrigan, the case is a welcome distraction. But when shock news hits close to home, affecting her partner, DI Josh Derwent, she faces the toughest challenge of her career. And if she fails her world will never be the same again…Praise for Jane Casey
'With every breath in my body, I'm BEGGING you to read Jane Casey's books!' Marian Keyes
‘The ultimate just-one-more-chapter read. Come for the thrill of a historic disappearance case, and get obsessed by the sexiest will-they-won't-they in crime fiction’ Abigail Dean
‘Jane Casey is simply one of the best writers of detective fiction today. There aren’t enough superlatives. I’m in awe. I utterly loved it’ Liz Nugent
‘A twisting, seductive, sensational thriller. Tense, heartfelt and hugely gripping, A Stranger in the Family is Jane Casey at her phenomenal best’ Chris Whitaker
‘Nobody plots better than Jane Casey…the twist in the end was as surprising as it was satisfying’ Stig Abell
'A Stranger in the Family blew my mind. 2024 has barely started and this is already one of my books of the year’ Jo Spain
‘As tense as piano wire, intricately plotted, endlessly intriguing and all underpinned by a simmering “will they, won’t they” narrative. Just terrific’ Neil Lancaster
‘The undisputed queen of simmering tension. Explosively good’ Sarah Hilary
'A wonderfully clever plot, surprises at every turn…one of the very best authors writing today' Andrea Mara
'Stellar stuff: funny, sexy, and a character and a case that will break your heart' Jo Callaghan
‘This book hit the ground running and didn’t let up’ Sam Holland
'Her best yet, gripping and twisty but also moving and with a slow-burn sizzle that would put romance writers to shame' Claire McGowan
The Secret Room was a #1 Irish bestseller on Sunday 4th May 2025READERS LOVE THE SECRET ROOM…
‘Flawless writing, flawless plotting and flawless characterisation. I’m utterly addicted to this series!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Definitely 5*’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘You will not be disappointed!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘So compelling and tense right to the end’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This is what Maeve and Josh fans have been waiting for’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I need more already from this addictive series’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This book was really unputdownable!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘It’s 1am and I should have been asleep hours ago, but I couldn’t put the book down’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Hard to review without spoilers!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Expect nail biting and very late nights…
THE MILLION-COPY INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER RETURNS WITH A DARK AND TERRIFYING JOURNEY INTO THE MIND OF A KILLER.
‘Truly exceptional…twists and turns that I didn't see coming, a unique concept, and brilliant characters…simply captivating.’ JOHN MARRS
________He’s going to kill you. He just doesn’t know it yet.
Midnight Jones is an analyst trained to understand the human mind. But everything changes when, in the course of her work, she discovers Profile K’s file – because K stands for killer, and she knows that someone more dangerous than she could have ever imagined walks among them.
Midnight knows what Profile K is capable of before he even commits his first crime. But as the news rolls with the brutal murder of a local woman, no one believes what she tells them: that he is capable of so much worse.
Profile K will kill again – and, terrifyingly, Midnight realises that the moment she found his file was the moment she became his next target. Because Profile K is coming for Midnight – and the only way to escape with her life is to find him before he finds her…
The million-copy bestseller is back with a dark, terrifying journey into the mind of a psychopath that will keep you riveted until the very last page.
________
Previously published as Profile K
Helen Fields' book The Institution was a UK top 20 paperback bestseller w/c 2023-09-23.
"An immersive and entertaining read" —Alistair Mabbot, the Herald
The year is 1317, and young squire Benedict Russell has joined the English-held garrison of Berwick-upon-Tweed after the spectacular Scottish victory at Bannockburn three years earlier.
Serious and self-doubting, he can't wait for his time there to come to an end. Living on the disputed territory between Scotland and England is a precarious existence, and as the Scots draw ever closer and the English king does nothing to stop them, Benedict finds himself in a race against time to solve the brutal murder of a young girl and find the traitor who lurks within Berwick's walls.
Jake and Sirena are currently hiding out in Kotor, Montenegro, when their billionaire benefactor hires them to look into corruption surrounding this normally sedate seaside country on the Adriatic. Car bombings and gang shootings have become commonplace and extremely disturbing for the government of Montenegro. For some reason the Montenegrin police and intelligence community can't seem to get a handle on the violence. So far, most of the deaths have involved rival gang killings. But the tourist trade, a significant percentage of the economy, could take a huge hit if the violence continues. Jake doesn't have to look too hard to discover the problem, but he's not sure how much he can impact the outcome. Together, they discover a conspiracy that could lead to the highest levels of government. And the problem seems to be spread all across the Balkan region along the Adriatic coast. Can Jake and Sirena survive the deadly cabal? Or will this be their last mission?
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