**Evie Woods' stunning new novel The Story Collector is available now** The Echo of Old Books meets The Lost Apothecary in this evocative and charming novel full of mystery and secrets. ‘The thing about books,’ she said ‘is that they help you to imagine a life bigger and better than you could ever dream of.’On a quiet street in Dublin, a lost bookshop is waiting to be found… For too long, Opaline, Martha and Henry have been the side characters in their own lives. But when a vanishing bookshop casts its spell, these three unsuspecting strangers will discover that their own stories are every bit as extraordinary as the ones found in the pages of their beloved books. And by unlocking the secrets of the shelves, they find themselves transported to a world of wonder… where nothing is as it seems. Readers have fallen in love with The Lost Bookshop:‘Beautifully written and captures the wonder and awe that a story can bring to its reader…a delightful story for any book lover…an ode to storytelling and the connections that books can make!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wowwww!! It’s been awhile since I read something so fascinating, captivating and special all in one…It takes you on a journey like most books do, but this one, I just want to inscribe on my back and hope that it becomes a part of me so that I can carry it with me always’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A must read for readers that love books’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A beautiful story that begs to be read in one sitting…a magical story filled with beautiful prose and many surprises that readers will not soon forget’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This spellbinding book hooked me from the very beginning and I couldn't put it down til the end’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A love story, one with books and booklovers at its heart. A warm, wonderful novel that sweeps up the reader into an absorbing, magical tale’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘If you enjoy books by the Brontë sisters … then I would fully recommend you read this book’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This novel has it all: wit, a dash of magic, and a large heart. A fantastic read’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hailed as one of the best releases of 2023, this contemporary romance weaves a tale of realism across multiple timelines, cementing its place as a top pick in women's general fiction. Its great acclaim has quickly spread, poised to be the latest and last book you'll need to complete your must-read list for the year. For fans of Sally Page (The Book of Beginnings), Fiona Valpy (The Cypress Maze), Eve Chase (The Glass House) and Barbara Davis (The Echo of Old Books) and Jill Mansell (The One You Really Want).

The Lost Bookshop

The best person to understand a serial killer is one of his victims.Meet Dr Olivia Winter.‘I was hooked from the first page… mind-blowing and gripping. I am eagerly awaiting the next instalment’ Angela Marsons ‘Chilling, unnerving [and] pacey’ John Marrs ‘A searingly intense, utterly captivating character-driven thriller, and destined to be one of 2024’s most memorable pieces of crime fiction’ B P Walter ‘Perfectly paced – intriguing and relentless through to a pitch perfect conclusion’ Will Shindler A DARK PAST Dr Olivia Winter is a forensic psychologist whose job is to understand the minds of serial killers. There’s only one monster she can’t understand, her father. A NEW IDENTITY Notorious and brutal, he held a reign of terror until he was caught. His nine-year-old daughter was supposed to be his last victim, but she survived. A SERIAL KILLER WHO WILL STOP AT NOTHING Now, a serial killer is stalking the streets of London. As the body count rises, the police need Olivia’s help to profile him before he can strike again. But to do so, she will need to confront her own demons… The pulse-pounding brand new thriller from the bestselling author of the Matilda Darke series is available now! *** Are you ready to join Olivia Winter as she takes on the hunt for a serial killer?‘A master of horror and suspense’ ‘This twisty tale of murder and mayhem is mind-blowing' ‘Outstanding’ ‘Definitely not for the faint-hearted' ‘PHENOMENAL' ‘So compulsive' ‘Full of twists you didn’t see coming' ‘The very definition of a deftly paced, high stakes thriller' ‘A must-read' ‘Excellent plotting' ‘I’ll be surprised if I read a better book this year' ‘My heart was in my mouth' ‘I could not put it down' ‘Real characters, fast plot and dark side'

Dr Olivia Winter

The Mind of a Murderer

'Once again, Michael Wood, the master of horror and suspense, has written a book that put me through the wringer with its taut, horrifying, dark and devious storyline.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From the dark mind behind the DCI Matilda Darke series, comes the next novel in a gripping new series. Dr Olivia Winter is back. And she’s got a brand new case to solve. A BRUTAL MURDER When Isaac McFadden is found with the dismembered body of a young man in the boot of his car, it’s an easy conviction for the jury. But, then a notebook is discovered in Isaac’s house, and the police believe they have a serial killer on their hands. A CRYPTIC CODE Within the pages of the notebook is a chart written in a code, which DI Linus Sutton believes holds the location of more bodies. Made up of seemingly random words, numbers and symbols, and with a suspect who is refusing to talk, Sutton enlists the help of Forensic Psychologist Dr Olivia Winter. THE FINAL GIRL Having previously survived attacks from two killers, Olivia is the real life ‘final girl’. But can she unlock the code before her luck runs out? Praise for The Devil’s Code‘The crime was brilliantly plotted. I also tried my hardest with decoding the notebook… and when it was all finally revealed, well, I sat back and applauded the author for a job well done.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Michael Wood deserves to be recognised as one of our best crime writers.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘One twisted but addictive read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'What a read this was, it chilled me to the bone, the darkness was intense and downright scary. The code was cleverly done and I spent ages trying to figure it out myself, but to no avail.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'It's beautiful, dark but gripping and a real page turner.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Clever, heartbreaking and – in parts – very gruesome!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Hooks you from the first page and if you enjoy procedurals with dark twists, you will enjoy this.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The Devil's Code is not for the faint hearted and is devilishly clever.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The pace is relentless, fuelled by unexpected twists and dark revelations.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An extremely chilling read with a twist that will blow your socks off!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'As you are reading it, you think you have it solved but you couldn’t be more wrong.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I didn’t think he could better the Matilda Darke series which I love but I think Michael Wood might have hit the jackpot again with this one.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Devil’s Code

***Don’t miss SOMEONE IN THE WATER, Sarah Clarke’s gripping new summer thriller, available to pre-order now***How far would you go to protect your child?'Tense and tightly plotted with a killer twist' Louise Jensen, author of The Intruders Bullied at school, Rachel’s teenage daughter Lucy is a shadow of the sweet, happy child she once was. So when Rachel returns home one night to find Lucy gone, she fears the worst. Rachel searches through the night with her husband and Lucy’s older sister, desperate to find her child safe. The following morning, a body is found in the woods. But the nightmare is only just beginning. Praise for The Night She Dies:'The very definition of a page-turner and keeps you guessing until the literal last page’ Katy Brent, author of How to Kill Men and Get Away With It ‘Thought-provoking, shocking at times, and plenty of surprises along the way’ Catherine Cooper, The Island 'A taut, chilling tale of love, loss and revenge' A.A. Chaudhuri, author of She's Mine 'So tense it's actually painful. My fingernails will never recover' Sarah J Naughton, author of The Mothers 'I absolutely love Sarah Clarke's books and this might just be her best yet' Sophie Flynn, author of What Stays Unsaid Readers LOVE The Night She Dies 'A brilliant and engaging read with so much tension and so many secrets!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Such a gripping read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Great emotional psychological thriller… totally engrossing and intriguing' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Haunting and atmospheric, this is a page-turner' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Night She Dies

Strangers in the Car (previously published as One Wrong Turn) is a heart-pounding thriller from C. M. Ewan, acclaimed author of The House Hunt, The Interview, A Window Breaks and the half-a-million-copy bestseller Safe House. Late at night . . . Abi and Ben are driving home down foggy country roads, arguing about having had to cut short their weekend away, when they take a wrong turn. Abi’s driving, but her eyes leave the road for a moment as she says something to Ben – just as he gasps. A man is in front of the car, waving a torch. Abi swerves to avoid him. You see a family stranded . . . Ben tells her they should stop and go back, but Abi refuses. It’s dark, the roads are isolated and they don’t know this stranger. But, as Abi continues on, they see a broken-down car. Every instinct is still telling Abi to drive by, but then she notices the woman holding a car seat with a baby in it. Would you stop? For a moment, Abi hesitates, but they can’t leave a mother and baby on the side of the road. Agreeing to give the family a lift, they set off again. But now these strangers are inside their car – and it might be the worst mistake they have ever made . . . C. M. Ewan: Everyday situations. Deadly consequences. * * * Praise for C. M. Ewan: ‘The tension mounts with every chapter in this edge-of-the-seat, tense and twisty thriller. Don't miss it!’ – B. A. Paris, author of The Therapist ‘Truly impossible to put down’ – Chris Whitaker, author of We Begin at the End ‘Once it grips you, it doesn't let go’ – Jane Casey, author of Let the Dead Speak ‘Nobody does heart-thumping, dry-mouth, claustrophobic thrillers like C. M. Ewan’ – Sharon Bolton, author of The Pact ‘Unbearably tense, effortlessly plotted and packed with twists’ – Tim Weaver, author of No One Home What readers are saying about Strangers in the Car: ‘WOW, WOW, WOW! The twists in this story had my head spinning. I had no idea where it was leading. What a brilliant book’ ‘I lost so much sleep reading this book, but it was so worth it. Brilliant!’ ‘The twists and turns are superb and the ultimate unravelling very satisfying. I loved it!’ * * * Previously published in Hardback as One Wrong Turn.

Strangers in the Car

He plots perfect murders. Did he commit one?Award-winning author Diane Jeffrey returns with this blistering, dark thriller. 2019. 34 year-old Leona Walsh vanishes on a bitter afternoon while jogging on Exmoor. It’s a mystery which captures public interest and ignites wild speculation. The police have a prime suspect: Leona’s husband, Matthew, a renowned crime writer. He can plot the perfect crime. But is he capable of committing the perfect murder? Despite extensive searches, the police find no trace of Leona. As public interest dwindles, Matthew returns to raising their daughters, aware the cloud of suspicion is never far away. 2024. Some human bones are discovered in a garden. Could they be Leona’s remains? And if so, is there enough evidence to find out what really happened five years ago? Journalist Gabriela Conti covered the news story back in 2019. The police may have stopped watching Matthew, but Gabriela hasn’t forgotten him. And she is determined this case will define her career… even if that means getting close to a murderer. 'The Crime Writer bursts with suspense and intrigue with lots of thrilling twists' Jane Corry 'Such a clever premise and so brilliantly executed, The Crime Writer brims with authenticity and atmosphere – I was completely immersed in what it feels like to be at the heart of a high profile missing person case. Tense and twisty’ T. Orr Munro 'An engrossing, enthralling, intriguing thriller' Liz Nugent ‘Compelling storytelling’ Daily Mail Readers are gripped by The Crime Writer:'Mysterious, gripping and a real page turner' (Five stars) 'A really intelligent thriller' (Five stars) 'An effortless read … flawless' (Five stars) 'This book was just perfect' (Five stars) 'Speechless' (Five stars) 'It’s impossible to put down – cancel all your plans for the day!' (Five stars) 'Diane Jeffrey has a way of instantly drawing you in' (Five stars) 'Pacey and brilliantly gripping' (Five stars) 'Definitely one I recommend to psychological thriller fans' (Five stars) 'Keeps you guessing right to the end' (Five stars)

The Crime Writer

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A real winter warmer of a read' ❄️☕💗⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'An absolute treat' Sue Moorcroft, Sunday Times Bestseller It's been years since Anna has seen Leo Knight. And of all the apartments in all the cities in all the world, he just happens to walk in to her cosy new attic home – as her new housemate. As the two walk the cobbled streets of Prague, taking in the sights and sounds from Wenceslas Square, frosted with snow, to the soft glow of candlelit Charles Bridge, the enchantment of the City of a Hundred Spires soon starts to work its magic on them… Praise for Julie Caplin:‘One unputdownable story’ Sunday Times Bestseller Katie Fforde ‘An irresistible slice of escapism’ Sunday Times Bestseller Phillipa Ashley

Romantic Escapes

A Little Place in Prague

'Spellbinding . . . I could not put The Swell down' Anya Bergman 'A deeply satisfying, deftly woven novel of female power and resistance' Anna Hope 'Bewitching . . . as beautiful as it is haunting' Freya Berry 'Addictive and twisty' Liza Klaussman 'Gripping, bewitching and laced with atmosphere' Harriet Constable 'Atmospheric . . . Kat Gordon is a master storyteller' Cathryn Kemp IN PLACES OF DARKNESS, WOMEN WILL RISE . . . Iceland, 1910. In the middle of a severe storm two sisters - Freyja and Gudrun - rescue a mysterious, charismatic man from a shipwreck near their remote farm. Sixty-five years later, a young woman - Sigga - is spending time with her grandmother when they learn a body has been discovered on a mountainside near Reykjavik, perfectly preserved in ice. Moving between the turn of the 20th century and the 1970s as a dark mystery is unravelled, The Swell is a spellbinding, beautifully atmospheric read, rich in Icelandic myth.

The Swell

A gripping new crime series for fans of Val McDermid, Jane Casey and Cara Hunter‘Gold-standard crime writing’ Erin Kinsley ‘An impressive start in an exciting new series’ The Sun ‘Authentic and atmospheric’ Adele Parks, Platinum ‘Packed with authenticity’ Mail Online Evidence never lies… But people do. CSI Ally Dymond’s commitment to justice has cost her a place on the major investigations team. After exposing corruption in the ranks, she’s stuck working petty crimes on the sleepy North Devon coast. Then the body of nineteen-year-old Janie Warren turns up in the seaside town of Bidecombe, and Ally’s expert skills are suddenly back in demand. But when the evidence she discovers contradicts the lead detective’s theory, nobody wants to listen to the CSI who landed their colleagues in prison. Time is running out to catch a killer no one is looking for – no one except Ally. What she doesn’t know is that he’s watching, from her side of the crime scene tape, waiting for the moment to strike. ‘I genuinely found it hard to put down. The writing is beautifully paced and the double viewpoint creates great tension.’ Alex Gray 'Fiendishly clever plotting. I was hooked from start to finish’ Sarah Stovell, author of Other Parents What readers are saying about Breakneck Point‘WOW!! A debut novel that had me hooked from the very start . . . Five stars out of five just isn’t high enough’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘So highly recommended and an easy five stars and a MUST READ!!!’’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A really terrific book with relatable characters and an ending that took me by surprise’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A really juicy, police procedural/thriller with a fantastic protagonist’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I read a lot of crime genre books, but this has really blown me away. . . Can’t wait for the next one’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The CSI Ally Dymond series

Breakneck Point

A gripping crime thriller for fans of Lucy Foley and Cara Hunter.'An atmospheric whodunnit you'll devour' Woman & Home'Claustrophobic and tense' The Sun'A gripping and atmospheric thriller' Catherine CooperA remote island off the North Devon coast, Liars Island is home to few inhabitants. The rugged coastline has a history of smuggling and shipwreck, but there has never been a murder – until now. When the body of Kieran Deveney is found on Liars Island, it sends shockwaves through the tiny, close-knit population. The rugged coastline has a history of smuggling and shipwreck, but there has never been a murder – until now. With the hunt for the killer underway, two locals confess to the crime. Each claims they acted alone, and neither can be convicted while the other stands by their story. Which of them is telling the truth? CSI Ally Dymond arrives to uncover the evidence that could crack the case. What she finds is a community awash with secrets. As a storm closes in, and with the identity of the murderer still in doubt, no one can leave the island. But it’s not the treacherous weather that Ally fears, it’s the people she’s trapped with… Liars Island is a standalone thriller and the third book in the CSI Ally Dymond series, perfect for fans of Lucy Foley and Cara Hunter. 'As captivating as its fearsome protagonist and tightly-drawn plot' Sarah Clarke, author of The Night She Dies Readers can’t get enough of CSI Ally Dymond! ‘This story was so well written and captures you hook, line and sinker straight away’ ‘Fast paced and incredibly twisty. The storylines and characters are fantastic. I'm a huge Ally fan and I can't wait for the next one’ ‘A carefully crafted cast and a compelling and credible narrative makes this an immersive tale with a solid mystery to unravel. Fast moving and engaging’

Liars Island

‘Irresistible’ Sunday Times bestseller Katie FfordeTake a trip to the best little bakery in Brooklyn, where there’s more than a sprinkle of romance and a slice of pie makes it feel like home! When Sophie Bennings arrives in New York, love is the last thing on her mind. Still reeling from a painful break up, she throws herself into her work as a food editor on a top-notch magazine. Columnist Todd McLennan is everything that Sophie wishes she didn’t want. Like the gorgeous bakery below her Brooklyn apartment, he’s as tempting as the delicious cupcakes on display. Surely a little of what you fancy can do you good? As Sophie and Todd get to know one another, a love of food isn’t the only passion they share. In the city that never sleeps, has Sophie finally met the man of her dreams…?

The Little Brooklyn Bakery

A gripping new crime series for fans of Val McDermid, Jane Casey and Cara Hunter’Compelling crime fiction with a beating heart of authenticity’ Hayley Scrivenor, author of Dirt Town ’Brimming with suspense!’ Heather Darwent, author of Sunday Times bestseller The Things We Do To Our Friends ‘CSI Ally Dymond is a gem, engaging, relatable, smart – everything you want in a main character’ Trevor Wood, author of The Man on the Street A family secret worth killing for… In the dead of night, 72-year-old Miriam Narracott is found wandering on Exmoor, holding a knife and covered in blood. Inside the family farmhouse lies the body of her adult son, Gabe. CSI Ally Dymond is on compassionate leave, but when approached by the new DI, recently arrived from London and eager to have Ally's keen eye and local knowledge on the case, she finds herself being drawn back in. With their only suspect Miriam unwilling – or unable – to talk, the team must dig into the family’s history to uncover a motive. Instead they find evidence that Gabe was involved with a criminal network, suggesting a completely different chain of events. But if Miriam isn’t the killer – then who is? The gripping second novel in the CSI Ally Dymond series. ‘Shot through with wit and peopled by characters you care about’ Gill Perdue, author of If I Tell ‘T. Orr Munro has weaved such an intricate story, she’ll have you guessing right until the end’ Sophia Spiers, author of The Call of Cassandra Rose ‘A well-written, perfectly plotted novel that hooked me in right from the prologue’ Diane Jeffrey, author of The Guilty Mother Readers can’t get enough of CSI Ally Dymond! ‘This story was so well written and captures you hook, line and sinker straight away’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fast paced and incredibly twisty. The storylines and characters are fantastic. I'm a huge Ally fan and I can't wait for the next one’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A carefully crafted cast and a compelling and credible narrative makes this an immersive tale with a solid mystery to unravel. Fast moving and engaging’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘If you enjoy the plot rich, character rich novels of William Shaw and Elly Griffiths you should have a look at this series’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Slaughterhouse Farm

Don't miss the perfect Christmas present for yourself (or for that best friend who would definitely help you hide a body…)––––––––––––––––––––– Anna's Christmas Eve To Do List: 1. Wrap the kids' presents​ 2. Peel the potatoes ​ 3. Get rid of the dead body?! Hungover and exhausted after her family's annual party, all Anna Johnson wants for Christmas is to finish her to-do list and finally sit down with the world’s biggest glass of wine. But when she stumbles across a dead body in her larder, her plans are well and truly buggered. A mysterious death in her home really is the last thing she needs, but with her judgemental in-laws arriving in less than twenty-four hours, turning her house into a crime scene is not an option. If she’s going to save Christmas, it’s up to Anna to find out what the hell’s gone on. Oh – and figure out what to do with the body before one of the kids finds it. And you thought burning the turkey was the worst that could happen… ––––––––––––––––––––– READERS LOVE HAPPY BLOODY CHRISTMAS! 'Had me in fits of laughter, tears streaming down my face!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Will be going in everyone's stockings this Christmas!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Engaging and quirky in the very best way' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A must read for Winter 2024!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I was absorbed from the very first page' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I have never laughed so much while reading a book!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'So fresh, exciting, funny and intelligent!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Kept me guessing until the end!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An absolute riotous Christmas cracker!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Motherland meets Agatha Christie….The funniest book I have read this year!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I would 100% recommend this book!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ AUTHORS LOVE HAPPY BLOODY CHRISTMAS! 'An outrageously funny, festive romp which is as utterly wonderful as it is (Christmas) crackers!' MIKE GAYLE 'A brilliantly written, hilarious whodunnit. Smart and very, very funny.' IAN MOORE ‘So funny, I’m annoyed I didn’t write it!' GILL SIMS ’This hilarious, sweary, cheerful whodunnit is a full-on festive romp that will make you laugh out loud.’ ADELE PARKS FOR Platinum ‘The perfect present for the friend who would help you hide a body!' CHRISSIE MANBY ‘Hilarious, festive and relatable. A total Christmas cracker!’ FIONA LEITCH 'So good, you should sack off Christmas dinner and read this instead!' HARPER FORD 'A compulsive Christmas cake binge of a read – terrific!' J.M. HALL 'Laugh a minute? More like laugh a second!' HANNAH HENDY 'Hilarious with dollops of fun and a brilliant whodunnit!' JONATHAN WHITELAW 'A five-star triumph!' ROSIE HANNIGAN 'Chock-full of proper jokes!' ABIGAIL BURDESS

Happy Bloody Christmas

Your next favourite psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Severance and Michael Crichton!‘Pacy, dark and highly entertaining, with a real sense of menace’ Sunday Times bestselling author T.M. Logan – Would you sign up to a medical trial if you didn’t know the possible side effects?18-40? PAID CLINICAL TRIAL IN THE CANARY ISLANDS – UP TO £20,000 TAX FREE It seems like the opportunity of a lifetime. An all-inclusive luxury trip abroad, all you need to do is take a pill every day and keep a diary. Except you don’t know anything about the drug or what its side effects might be. The headaches start, a dull ache at first. Every day worse than the last. Then a body is found. Everyone is a suspect. Anyone could be a killer. Even you … – Readers LOVE The Trial… and so will you!‘The very definition of a white-knuckle ride’ Sunday Times bestseller, B P Walter ‘Brilliant … a proper page-turner’ Sunday Times bestseller, Laura Marshall ‘Such a cool premise … a page-turner that kept me gripped’ Egan Hughes ‘Full of twists and turns … a wild ride I didn’t want to end’ Vanessa Savage ‘Had me not only staying up late to read, but for the first time ever, waking up early too’ Fliss Chester, author of the Fen Churche Mysteries ‘A claustrophobic journey that will have you constantly reevalauting what, and more importantly who, you can put your faith in. Messed with the mind in all the right ways’ Robert Scragg, author of the Porter & Styles series ‘A tantalising premise, this wholly engaging suspense delivers in droves … a first-class thrill ride’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I was sucked in from the beginning and didn’t put it down. What a wild ride’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An ending you won’t see coming … shock worthy’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Seriously intense … will have you racing through the pages’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Drew me in immediately’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Interestingly real and scary concept … it kept me so engrossed’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Intriguing with lots of suspense … the explosive climax had my heart racing’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Brilliant concept … a captivating read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Trial

To save one life, she risks many others.Working for the Royal Military Police, Major Helen Scott is used to rapid change. On a posting to Paris she oversees security for a NATO summit in the city, yet has barely begun before her presence is demanded at Interpol headquarters in Lyon. Helen's orders are to locate a kidnapping victim – the eldest son of oil magnate Khalil Dalmani. The main suspect is Fawaz bin Nabil, whose fortune has been made from illegal trade familiar to the intelligence agencies. Helen knows the pain of loss and won't rest until Khalil's child is found. Along the way, she crosses paths with old faces and forms new alliances. But who will betray her trust? A stunning new thriller from million copy bestseller Rachel Lynch, perfect for fans of Carol Wyer, L.J Ross and Angela Marsons. Praise for The Rift' A gripping, rollercoaster of a thriller. Great characters, pacy plot with plenty of twists – I couldn't put it down.' Simon McCleave, author of the DI Ruth Hunter Crime Thriller series

Helen Scott Royal Military Police Thrillers

The Rift

PRAISE FOR HAPPY BLOODY CHRISTMAS: 'An outrageously funny, festive romp which is as utterly wonderful as it is (Christmas) crackers!' MIKE GAYLEWhen Anna decides to take her family away for Christmas to avoid a repeat of the 'dead man in the larder' debacle, she finds herself plunged into another festive fiasco when a body turns up in the library of their supposedly 'idyllic' rural retreat. With a dubious double booking, an unexpected snowstorm and the mysterious Mrs Haddock to contend with, can Anna and her unlikely allies save Christmas or will this holiday be their last?

Not Another Bloody Christmas

The truth can have deadly consequences...On a sunny morning, when the Mediterranean is dead calm, Captain Paul Thomas embarks on a dive to the wreck of the Zenobia, off the coast of Larnaca, Cyprus. Within hours, he has taken his final, gasping breath in an accident below the surface. A new Royal Military Police liaison is required to pick up on his work, and Major Helen Scott gets the assignment. It turns out Paul Thomas had rattled cages during his current case - four serving soldiers are in custody accused of the leaking of state intelligence. If proven, the scandal would rock the foundation of the armed forces. Once on Cyprus, it becomes clear that the island relies on a delicate balance of old-school glad-handing and turning a blind eye, and anyone who threatens to upset the equilibrium will find themselves in the line of fire... An action-packed crime thriller from million copy bestseller Rachel Lynch, perfect for fans of Angela Marsons and Lee Child. Praise for The Line' One of the most exciting and involving thrillers I've read … full of action with an abundance of drama, suspense and twists and turns.… worthy of far more than five stars.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 'Another brilliantly descriptive rollercoaster of a ride from this very talented author. Rachel Lynch writes in 3D, you can feel the heat, smell the sunscreen and hear the tide.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ' Helen Scott is an incredible, strong female lead and truly inspiring. I struggled to put it down!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 'Rachel Lynch is fast turning into one of my favourite authors and this book is another 5/5 from me!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 'A great murder story set on a hot Mediterranean island. Cracking characters. Great plot. Realistic and compelling.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 'This is a great fast moving and well researched book. Rachel Lynch is a superb author and I am loving the new series of books. Cannot recommend highly enough.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ' A unique storyline, great characters and I loved the descriptions of the scenery – it brought the story alive. I really enjoyed this and can't wait to read more from this series.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

The Line

How did sailors live, fight and die on board the most famous Tudor ship of them all: the Mary Rose?

History Revealed

Secrets of the deep: Life on board the Mary Rose - History Revealed, Episode 49

All of us face moments when we are presented with a choice: to give up or buckle down. These are 'sisu moments', says Finnish writer Joanna Nylund; the times when stoicism can give us the strength to carry on.

In The Moment

Sisu And The Power Of Determination - In The Moment - Mindful Ways to Live Your Life Well 10

Does Jessica know what the truth is?A stunning psychological debut with a shocking twistWhen she arrives at work to discover every trace of the company she was working for has disappeared, Jessica’s life spirals into freefall. Her romance with Michael, a celebrated criminologist is already in trouble. He is sick of her unpredictable behaviour and is convinced she is a fantasist. When his flat is burgled and precious belongings that remind him of his dead wife are stolen, he blames her. Forced to prove her innocence, Jessica sets out to unravel the events of the last few months. But when she stumbles on a dead body, the lies, deceptions and betrayals that have dogged her whole life come back to haunt her. Can anybody trust her?

Don’t Trust Me

‘I was invested in this book from the first page. It literally drew me in immediately and my attention never waned. Classic thriller with a dynamic main character!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ His secret could destroy them, but her truth is even harder to bear… One year ago, my husband Jack left. I’ve longed for the moment he would walk through the door and tell me all he ever wanted was to be with me. Now he’s back, but this isn’t the reunion I had dreamt of… Jack has been in a hit and run accident. He doesn’t remember we aren’t together, has no clue about his other family, and no recollection of the phone call he made before the crash – I made a terrible mistake that I can’t put right. All I can do is get out. Jack is different to the man that walked out and I’m certain he’s hiding something too. But I finally have my husband by my side, and with Jack suffering from amnesia, surely the easiest thing would be to stay quiet… But can you really trust a man who simply vanished from your life? And should he even trust me? From the bestselling author of My Sister’s Child comes a new emotional family drama about love, lies and the lengths that we will go to for the ones we love. Fans of Claire Amarti and Nicole Trope will love this gripping page-turner! Readers LOVE My Husband’s Secret!‘I was intrigued and glued to my seat until I reached the end of My Husband's Secret. Karen Clarke is a brilliant author, and I am looking forward to reading more of her work in the future.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Honestly a rollercoaster of a story, was not expecting to be sucked in straight away… It was a great read from the first page to the unexpected twist on the last page.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book is really well written, it is clever and original and really gripping… I was completely sucked in from the very first moment. Wonderful.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely brilliant book. Great plot and a few twists and turns along the way. I read it all one Sunday afternoon. Very gripping.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

My Husband’s Secret

'The perfect romcom' Lucy Vine❤️A laugh-out-loud romcom in 2024 perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey and Elena Armas ❤️Committing to a fake romance is easy. It’s keeping it fake that’s the problem … 'Charming, funny, relatable' Sophie Cousens 'I’m still swooning, and I don’t swoon lightly' Lucy Vine 'A big, sunny hug of a book that I loved, and was so sad to finish' Cressida McLaughlin ﻿❤️ Sophie Rogers finds it easy to focus on the important things in life. Like her daughter, her job and her family. So when Joe, another single parent at school suggests they fake a romance to help them both out of a fix, she throws herself in. But then Sophie starts to look forward to seeing Joe. In fact, she’s thinking about his floppy hair, Irish accent and the way his lips felt when they grazed hers (her commitment to this is exceptional) more than their synced calendars and staged socials. And there is a reason the yummy mummies called him Hot Single Dad. Sophie Rogers isn't silly enough to fall in love with her fake boyfriend. Is she? Tropes: Enemies to lovers 😠…😒…💘 Fake dating 🤥 Slow burn romance ❤️‍🔥 'Heartwarming and funny, we loved this' Bella 'We couldn't put The Pick Up down' That's Life Readers LOVE The Pick Up: 'Never rated something 5 stars so fast in my life! This books has EVERYTHING I love in a romcom. -Fake Dating -Reverse grumpy x sunshine -single parent trope' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I love fake dating stories and this one nailed it’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Loved this fun and funny romcom with two single parents doing a fake dating scenario and catching real feelings!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Why have I never heard of Hannah Doyle before? You best believe I will be ordering every other book she has published' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The moment I picked the book up I was immersed, a book I intended to read for 20 mins before bed turned into a 3 hours session' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Pick Up

A couple of old yearbooks from a school in a posh suburb north of Copenhagen show a boy who looks eerily similar to the man with the strange eyes. But with the rest of Europe’s police focusing on border crossings and refugee camps, Felix is now on his own. He believes that the killer has a medical background, perhaps even an employee of Denmark’s largest hospital, Rigshopitalet, where the first victim worked and where the comatose woman was treated. Felix’s deputy Kathrine tries to convince him to let her go to the hospital as a decoy. But is it too risky? Or will it just not even work? Black Notice is a crime story told in five parts. Partly based on actual events, Black Notice tells the thrilling story of the international hunt for a ruthless serial killer. Lotte Petri is a Danish author of crime fiction. In 2009, her first book was nominated for Danske Bank’s Newcomer of the Year Award. Her Selma Eliassen series was lauded by critics, and in 2017, the first book in the series starring bone expert Josefine Jespersen, "The Devil’s Work", was released.

Black Notice

Black Notice: Episode 4

‘A chilling, gut-wrenching thriller’ Helen Fields’Extremely scary scandi-noir…first class’ Daily MailThe perfect wife.The perfect mother.The perfect lie.A gripping page-turner for fans of The Couple Next Door, Michelle Sacks’s You Were Made For This provocatively explores the darker side of marriage, motherhood and friendship. Doting wife, devoted husband, cherished child. Merry, Sam and Conor are the perfect family in the perfect place. Merry adores baking, gardening, and caring for her infant son, while Sam pursues a new career in film. In their idyllic house in the Swedish woods, they can hardly believe how lucky they are. What perfect new lives they've built for themselves, away from New York and the events that overshadowed their happiness there. And then Merry's closest friend Frank comes to stay. All their lives, the two women have been more like sisters than best friends. And that’s why Frank sees things that others might miss. Treacherous things that unfold behind closed doors. But soon it's clear that everyone inside the house has something to hide. And as the truth begins to show through the cracks, Merry, Frank, and Sam grow all the more desperate to keep their picture-perfect lives intact.

You Were Made for This

William Wallace's victory at Stirling Bridge inspired the Scots in their struggle against the overlordship of Edward I. Julian Humphrys looks at how and why it happened.

Wallace Triumphant - History Revealed, Episode 36

The Underground Railroad saved thousands from the hell of slavery but one name will always stand out as the symbol of courage selflessness and freedom.

Harriet Tubman : Moses of her People - History Revealed, Episode 27

THIS STORY IS A LIE You know Lara King. The top billing of the showbiz pages, you've seen her every morning; over your breakfast, on your commute to work. You know everything about her; you've dissected her life. Her perfect relationship with film-star Matthew Raine. Her beautiful six-year old daughter Ava. And so when a terrible incident shatters the family's carefully constructed facade, a media frenzy ensues. What happens when the perfect woman begins to unravel? When her whole life is really just a lie? One she will do anything she can to stop you from finding out? A brilliant, dark and beautifully written thriller exploring the dark side of fame and of motherhood, YOUR GUILTY SECRET will grip you tight and not let go of you until the very end.

Your Guilty Secret

The enduring image of Vikings is of bloodthirsty, rampaging maniacs - yet, as Janina Ramirez reveals, that's far from the whole truth

Violent Vikings - History Revealed, Episode 56

From the back streets of Putney to the court of Henry VIII, Thomas Cromwell's climb to power was largely thanks to Anne Boleyn. But it was to be a short-lived friendship.

The Doomed Alliance of Thomas Cromwell and Anne Boleyn - History Revealed, Episode 34

Mark Glancy separates the fact from the fiction of Mel Gibson's historically inspired epic, Braveheart, and discovers a legend that needed no exaggeration...

The Reel story William Wallace - History Revealed, Episode 52

The life and complex character of one of Britain's most-loved military heroes.

Nelson : Comander Rebel Lover - History Revealed, Episode 25

From nation's sweetheart to public enemy, Emily Brand reveals what it was that led her to the guillotine

Marie Antoinette - History Revealed, Episode 20

What is mental overload and why don't we want it? It's time to speak up about taking on more than our fair share of thinking, planning and arranging.

The Mental Overload - In The Moment - Mindful Ways to Live Your Life Well 8

We take the Cervelo P5X for a first ride at the Eurolaunch in Andalusia

220 Triathlon

Cervelo P5X - 220 Triathlon, Episode 6

Understanding yourself, your desires and your shortcomings, and being able to communicate them with others about them, is key to a happy holiday.

How To Travel With Friends And Still Have Them After The Trip - In The Moment - Mindful Ways to Live Your Life Well 2

Journey among snowy mountains and ancient monasteries in the little visited country of Armenia

Lonely Planet

After the Flood - Lonely Planet, Episode 3

It's no coincidence that laughter makes you feel good. Here's how and why to grin, giggle and guffaw more.

Reasons To Be Cheerful - In The Moment - Mindful Ways to Live Your Life Well 3

With experts lauding its benefits and bloggers, celebrities and even athletes adopting a whole food approach, is it time we all embraced a plant-based diet?

The Power of Plants - In The Moment - Mindful Ways to Live Your Life Well 4

When friends are scattered far and wide, staying in touch in ways that feel significant can be hard. But as Anna Alicia has found, creativity can enrich your lives with a deeper connection.

Meaningful Ways To Stay Connected - In The Moment - Mindful Ways to Live Your Life Well 5

The changing role of the British undertaker, from coffin-maker to funeral director

Who Do You Think You Are?

My Ancestor was an Undertaker - Who Do You Think You Are?, Episode 50

Series genealogist Laura Berry introduces the first part of a twelve week guide to tracing your family tree

Getting Started: Who do You think You Are - Who Do You Think You Are?, Episode 5

WDYTYA? made Amanda Holden's dream come true by uncovering her French roots (including vineyard owners to boot), but it wasn't all plain sailing as Claire Vaughan found out when she met the programme makers.

Amanda Holden - Who Do You Think You Are?, Episode 12

Pat Kinsella meets an extraordinary unit of military misfits sent on an against-all-odds World War II mission deep behind enemy lines.

Merrill's Maurauders - History Revealed, Episode 35

The wait is nearly over. Series 13 of Who Do You Think You Are is almost here. Claire Vaughn talks to the team behind the next series

New Series preview - Who Do You Think You Are?, Episode 6

Including film archives in the research toolkit means we can see our family history in action. The UK has a wealth of film archives, both national and regional, that are free to use, easy to access and fun to explore.

120 Years of Film Heritage - Who Do You Think You Are?, Episode 20

Lynne Ludlow spent years searching for her elusive grandfather, before a hint on the Who Do You Think You Are magazine's forum helped solve the mystery

My Eureka Moment:A Marriage Tipoff gave me a big Breakthrough - Who Do You Think You Are?, Episode 51

The Extraordinary Tale of Matthew Hopkins England's most notorious witch hunter

The Extraordinary Tale of Matthew Hopkins - History Revealed, Episode 63

The Inca stronghold of Machu Picchu lay abandoned for over 350 years until a whip-cracking archaeologist stumbled across it.

The City in the Sky - History Revealed, Episode 26

The extraordinary take of English explorer, writer, cartographer, archaeologist, diplomat, linguist and spy, Gertrude Bell

The Extraordinary Tale of Gertrude Bell - History Revealed, Episode 53

From within the walls of Ancient Athens came a revolutionary new form of governance, but not everyone agreed that it was right one.

Birth of Democracy - History Revealed, Episode 19

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