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The Bat is a mystery by Mary Roberts Rinehart. Cornelia Van Gorder, a spinster longing for escapades, takes off to the country with her niece and maid, to escape the city's summer heat.
As DCI Matilda Darke unravels a chilling cold case, she discovers some truths are deadly – and someone will stop at nothing to keep the past buried… ‘Matilda Darke is the perfect heroine’ Elly Griffiths RUNNING FROM HER PAST Leaving behind Sheffield, her friends and her job, a grieving DCI Matilda Darke finds solace in the wild, untamed beauty of the Lake District. But she can’t outrun her reputation. A COLD CASE PC Alison Pemberton is living in the shadow of her twin sisters, who were abducted thirty years ago. As the only witness, Alison has spent her life trying to remember the details of that fateful summer day and discover the truth about what happened to her sisters and why, a few months later, her father also disappeared. A TRUTH THAT SHOULD HAVE STAYED BURIED Matilda finds herself agreeing to try and unearth the truth about the Pemberton twins. With nothing left to lose, Matilda throws herself into the cold case, but someone doesn’t want her digging up the past and will do anything to keep the truth hidden…Praise for Michael Wood ‘A master of horror and suspense’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'One of the best books ever, in one of the best series ever! It is THAT good!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow what a book… I adore this series and every book is better and better’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book sets off at a hundred miles an hour and never lets off… this is my favourite detective series’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Exciting, tense and compelling… shocking and brilliant’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow! Wow! Wow! The twists keep on coming to the last page’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I don’t have words! Wow just wow! This blew me away. DCI Matilda Darke and her team are my favourite detectives’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book had a bit of everything… some crazy twists and turns’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another cracking, nail-biting read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This up-coming sequel in the best-selling DCI Matilda Darke series is a testament to Michael Wood's mastery of the police procedural genre. The story, filled with thrilling twists and turns, cements his place as a top author in the world of hard-boiled mystery novels. For fans of Angela Marsons (36 Hours), Marion Todd (Bridges to Burn), Ed James (Where the Bodies Lie), Tim Sullivan (The Dentist), and Jd Kirk (A Killer of Influence). HarperCollins 2025Show book
Nora Roberts meets Yellowstone in this gripping new mystery series from USA Today bestselling author Pamela Fagan Hutchins—perfect for fans of small-town secrets, emotional suspense, and rugged romance. Jennifer Herrington has everything she ever wanted—an elite job as a Texas prosecutor and a shot at becoming the youngest female DA in Houston history. But when her husband buys a crumbling lodge on Wyoming’s Bighorn Mountains, she’s forced to trade stilettos for snow boots—and she’s not thrilled about it. Then a wealthy investor turns up dead in the lodge’s septic tank, a knife in his head… and the caretaker—gentle, grief-stricken George—is covered in blood with no memory of the night before. Suddenly, Jennifer is defending the man everyone else believes is guilty. She’s convinced George didn’t do it—not the guy who rescues baby skunks, spoils an incontinent old dog, and mourns the wife he lost to the man now dead. But evidence piles up, a blizzard traps them in, and Jennifer’s own buried Wyoming past starts clawing to the surface. With crossover characters from What Doesn’t Kill You, Delaney Pace, and Patrick Flint, this edge-of-your-seat mystery is packed with emotional stakes, vivid wilderness, and the kind of twisted turns only Pamela Fagan Hutchins can deliver. Readers are raving: “A Bob Ross painting with Alfred Hitchcock hidden among the trees.” “Absolutely unputdownable wonder of a story.” “A nail-biter... beautifully descriptive and deeply human.” “Read it in one fell swoop—I could not put it down.” Perfect for fans of C.J. Box, Sandra Brown, and Kristin Hannah—with a rugged twist!Show book
Evie, the protagonist, wanted to recuperate from her studies at Usher University in Indiana during the semester break and intended to visit her American Mother Mary, her former mother-in-law at their family’s home in Kentucky. Mary still considered Evie as one of her children even though she divorced Mary’s son, Bruno. Evie was glad to have found a mother-figure, as her biological mother treated her like a rival of her father and hadn‘t given her the attention and care that she needed. Her natural Mom only showed interest in Evie when it bene ted her and only when she needed something. As her estranged former sister-in-law Abigail was supposed to pick her up at the Grey Hound Bus Station to take her to the Harrod’s house, Abigail shared horrible news. Mom is dead. Evie’s whole body shook and her blood ran cold, adding to the fear of what was to come among the violent Harrods in the house without Mom‘s protection due to the fear of having to stay there. Evie‘s stay without Mom in the house was a nightmare. All the memories of her marriage to Bruno seemed to come back especially since she was staying in her Ex’s childhood refuge. The room where Bruno had suffered from the brutality of childhood, adolescence and even adulthood when he visited his parents‘ house. Without Mom‘s presence in the house, Evie could feel the traumas and pain from Bruno and her own, fearing for her life. But this time, it wasn‘t just the shock and pain of Mom‘s death, but also the loss of security with the Harrods, who seemed to be a strange, brutal, but still loving family. The younger brother, Wayne, who was incarcerated at a Corrections Center in Crown Point, would be of no help if violence occurred. Evie had often hung out at the entrance of the barn when she visited the Harrods. A few months back, when Evie was relaxing in her hide-out, she overheard a heated discussion between the Preacher Charlie and her Mom, who accused him of teaching her the wrong thing, of raising her boys with the rod, and believing, as a true Baptist, fanatical fundamentalist, in the seeming goodness of the wrath of the God of the Old Testament. The preacher was shocked when was he found out that Mary had regretted her strict upbringing of the boys. She had an epiphany after receiving help from the Cherokees, and it sparked a new way of thinking through a Vision Quest. At dinner before the funeral, Evie was accompanied by Abigail, her new boyfriend Tom, who never said a word, and Bruno. She thought that Dad pretended to not be able to speak because he seemed to avoid any hard topics of discussion. And Evie was obsessed from the beginning by the question who had killed her Mom. The funeral service took place the next day in the chapel. Chaos ensued as Wayne lost his composure and screamed about his hatred for Mom, her way of punishing him when he was young, and his desire for her to die after Evie had lost control of herself. The Baptist congregation was dumbfounded by the trauma Wayne was expressing. Then there was an infernal climax, the faithful with their heads bowed, motionless like the preacher at the altar, so immobile and speechless that he could not address his congregation while the evildoer was led out of the chapel.Show book
Does an ancient coven hold the key to solving a murder? Few tears are shed when the unpopular manager of the annual Seacastle Vintage Fair meets a sinister end. But local sleuth Tanya Bowe is thrust into the heart of the investigation when her friend, Grace Wong, finds herself under scrutiny for the murder. When Tanya's investigation uncovers a suspicious death in the same family, all bets are off. She navigates dark undercurrents of greed and betrayal as she uncovers a labyrinth of potential suspects associated with an ancient coven. Nothing is as it seems, and every clue adds extra complications. To solve the case, Tanya must answer one main question. Did someone hate the victim enough to kill her, or was greed the stronger motive? In this captivating British small town cozy mystery, a maze of potential suspects, each with their own motives and secrets, will keep you guessing until the very end. If you relish seaside settings, intricate mysteries, and a touch of wit, listen now and join Tanya on her quest to unravel the truth.Show book
The Green Door is a novel written by Mildred A. Wirt, first published in 1934. The story follows the adventures of the young and adventurous Ruth Fielding, who moves to a small town to attend college. She rents a room in an old mansion with a mysterious green door, and soon discovers a book hidden behind it. As she delves into the book's secrets, Ruth finds herself embroiled in a dangerous mystery that puts her life in peril. Mildred A. Wirt, who wrote the book under the pseudonym of Joan Lowell, was a prolific author known for her mystery and adventure novels for young adults. She wrote over 130 books, including the popular Nancy Drew series. The Green Door, while not as well-known as the Nancy Drew books, was a hit in its time and has remained a beloved classic among fans of young adult literature. The characters in the book are well-drawn and engaging, particularly Ruth Fielding, who is a strong and resourceful protagonist. The book's plot is full of twists and turns, and Wirt's writing is lively and engaging, drawing the reader into the story from the very first page. The Green Door is a testament to Wirt's skill as a writer and her ability to create compelling stories that capture the imagination of readers of all ages.Show book
The explosive finale in the thrilling and glamourous Hollywood series from million copy bestselling author Shari Low and TV's Ross King. They climbed up from the streets of Glasgow to the top of the world. Now these Hollywood icons are heading for a fall. Twenty-five years ago, three friends from Glasgow shocked the world when they became Oscar-winning legends. But now, they are all fighting for survival. A-list actor Zander Leith has finally found happiness with his adored wife, Hollie. But a stalker with a familiar face is determined to take away the only peace he’s ever known. Mirren McLean is one of the most powerful women in the industry. Successful. Respected. Untouchable. Until one mistake threatens to destroy her marriage and her career. And Davie Johnston was once the king of late-night television. Now, his only chance to reclaim his crown is to gamble everything on himself. The grand finale to the glamourous Hollywood Thriller Trilogy for the fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid, Liane Moriarty and Jo Spain Praise for The Hollywood Thriller Trilogy ‘Brilliant, a white-knuckle ride of a novel. Gripping and wildly glamorous - Tilly Bagshawe ‘It's a real slice of Hollywood and a brilliant read’ - Gerard Butler ‘A glam, edgy thriller, just the way I like them’ - Martina Cole ‘Sex, scandal and secrets galore’ - the late Jackie Collins 'A high-stakes thriller with a dark, moving story at its core. Page-turning entertainment at its very best' - TJ Emerson ‘It's a thriller that’s gritty, sexy and a sensational page turner. You won't be able to put it down. I loved it!’ - Lorraine Kelly 'I loved this Hollywood tale with deep Scottish roots. It’s dark, sinful, glittering and thrilling. An absolute adventure from the very first page'- Carmen Reid 'The mean streets of Glasgow meet the glitz of Hollywood. A riveting read!' - Evie HunterShow book
