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What Happened to Ellen?
How could this have happened in the United States? Is it even humanly possible that this young woman could have so brutally and with such unimaginable Herculean force fatally stabbed herself more than twenty times?Beautiful, accomplished, and beloved, Ellen Greenberg was a vivacious and affectionate teacher of young children she adored. Always upbeat, she deeply loved her family and friends, and especially her fiancée, Sam Goldberg, with whom she was planning a wedding. In fact, they’d just sent out the save-the-date announcements when, on January 26, 2011, Ellen was found in the kitchen of the luxury apartment she shared with Sam, a knife still plunged in her chest. She’d been brutally stabbed more than twenty times, at least one of the wounds having been assessed as occurring post-mortem. The autopsy by the Philadelphia medical examiner recorded homicide as the cause of death. Following secretive meetings, including the Philadelphia Police Department, District Attorney’s Office, and possibly members of the Attorney General’s Office, the cause of death was changed to “suicide.” How could that possibly be? Could this petite, twenty-seven-year-old woman have so forcibly murdered herself, hitting parts of her body no one could reach with such Herculean force, again and again and again? Top forensics investigators who have painstakingly studied this case take huge exception to the suicide finding. They say it’s impossible. Period. So why can’t Ellen Greenberg’s still grieving parents get the Philadelphia justice system to simply reopen the case, despite a groundswell of public pressure and thirteen years of legal battles and appeals? Why is it that even the Philadelphia Supreme Court called the handling of the case questionable and even riddled with mistakes but stopped short of ordering a new investigation?
The Fall
From the glittering heights of ‘80s stardom to the shadowy depths of betrayal, Johnny Klein’s comeback turns deadly when a mysterious death drags him into a web of secrets. In THE FALL, Martin Kemp delivers a gripping thriller where fame’s darkest price could be fatal. Johnny Klein is back! The new thriller from the music, film and TV legend Martin Kemp. The bigger the star, the harder they fall. Johnny Klein, fallen ‘80s pop icon, thinks life is finally on the up. He’s basking in the luxury of the French Riviera – hoping his worst days are behind him. But when a man falls from a window to his death in London, Johnny is forced to confront the darkest corners of his fame. Thrust into a dangerous game of lies and betrayal, Johnny must uncover a deadly secret, before somebody else dies… Readers love The Fall! This is a sharp, twisty read full of heart ? It’s a good read! ? Excellent! ? Another brilliant book! ? ‘Johnny Klein is a great character!’ Kimberley Chambers
Deep Control
A cry from the past. A radical plan to save the planet. The ultimate betrayal.When John McCready receives a cry for help from the past, he?s hurled headlong into a far-reaching conspiracy of global proportions.With every step, he uncovers more of an enigmatic billionaire''s plan to save the planet at any cost. A plan that could kill thousands to save millions. A plan, that if it can?t be stopped, threatens an uncertain future from which there would be no going back.From California to the Alps to the depths of the Indian Ocean, McCready must use all his ingenuity and skills to combat a seemingly unstoppable force that could change the world forever.An action-packed thriller blending high-stakes intrigue with pulse-pounding adventure, keeping you on the edge of your seat until the final dramatic conclusion.
Poor Girls
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2025 CRIME WRITERS'' ASSOCIATION HISTORICAL DAGGER AWARD!''Funny, fast-paced and dark... with dialogue that absolutely crackles’ ELODIE HARPER''A brave, bold novel'' ARAMINTA HALLIF YOU CAN’T MAKE THE RULES 1922. Eleanor Mackridge is staring down the barrel of two equally depressing life choices – serving the upper classes or finding a husband – when she crosses paths with the notorious all-female gang, the Forty Elephants. YOU MIGHT AS WELL BREAK THEM These are women who society would rather forget. They are bold and vulgar, they steal diamonds and fur, drink champagne and gin. They give young women ideas above their station – and Eleanor wants in. Now she has the chance to make sure that history remembers her. Because women don''t have to marry or serve to get ahead. They can steal. In Poor Girls, Clare Whitfield exposes the criminal underbelly of 1920s London – but this isn''t a morality tale, it''s an adventure for the willingly wicked.''Memorable, outrageous and full of heart. Loved it – every time I put it down I couldn’t wait to pick it up again.’ ELENI KYRIACOU''Wonderfully roguish characters, and great period detail. Really enjoyable.'' IAN MOORE''A richly vivid and picaresque masterwork, Poor Girls is by turns humorous, horrifying and humane.'' TOM MEAD''A compulsive read... A real page turner.'' CAITLIN DAVIESJoin the growing fans of the Forty Elephants…‘Clare Whitfield''s best book to date.’ Reader Review‘What a ride, this book is so much fun.’ Reader Review‘Will make you laugh but also shed a tear.’ Reader Review‘I highly recommend it to anyone drawn to tales of resilience, ambition, and rebellion.’ Reader Review‘Such a brilliant book, everyone should read it!’ Reader Review‘Glamorous and uncompromising.’ Reader review
If Looks Could Kill
Martinis, makeup …. and murde? t’s 1950 and Loretta Darling is living the California dream. She’s a make-up artist to the stars, dancing till dawn at fancy parties and tanning on palm tree lined beaches. But Tinseltown backlots are filled with monsters and Loretta finds herself up-close-and-personal with one of the worst. Big mistake. Huge. LA has picked on the wrong girl and they’re about to discover there’s much more than lipstick lurking in her beauty case. Hollywood may be Loretta’s dream, but she's straight out of their nightmares. ----‘What a delicious dark delight of a book!’ JENNA BLUM, bestselling author of Those Who Save Us‘So sassy and delicious. Loretta is one cool character’JOSIE SILVER, Sunday Times bestselling author of One Day in December‘Full of scene-stealing characters, this book is a wildly enjoyable ride’LAURA WOOD, author of Under Your Spell‘Absolutely loved this romp of a book. So feisty and fun’ TANIA TAY, author of The Other Woman*Previously published as The Unforgettable Loretta, Darling*
Zero Hour
Clive Cussler, author of the bestselling Dirk Pitt series, and his co-author, Graham Brown, send hero Kurt Austin into the heart of the storm in the action-packed NUMA Files series.A new energy source holds the promise to change the world. If it doesn''t kill it first.It''s called zero point energy - a state of energy contained in all matter everywhere, and all but unlimited. Nobody has ever found a way to tap into it, however . . . until one scientist does.The problem is, his machines also cause great earthquakes, even fissures in tectonic plates. One machine is buried deep underground; the other submerged in a vast ocean trench. If Kurt Austin, Joe Zavala and the rest of the NUMA team aren''t able to find and destroy them - and soon - the world will be on the threshold of a new era of catastrophe and unchecked volcanism.Praise for Clive Cussler''Cussler is hard to beat''Daily Mail''Clive Cussler is the guy I read''Tom Clancy''The Adventure King''Daily Express
Don't Forget Me, Little Bessie
Bestselling author James Lee Burke tells his most thrilling and insightful story yet through the eyes of fourteen-year-old Bessie Holland****At the beginning of the twentieth century, as America grapples with forces of human and natural violence more powerful than humanity has ever seen, Bessie Holland yearns for the love that she has never known. She finds a soulmate and mentor in a brilliant but tormented suffragette English teacher, who inspires Bessie to fight the forces of evil that permeate her world.Watching the vast Texas countryside being destroyed by an oil company and a menacing figure with a violent past, Bessie is prepared to defend her home and her family. But when she accidentally kills an unarmed man to defend her father Hackberry, she must flee to New York. There, her older brother introduces her to boys who will grow into gangsters, but as children admire and respect Bessie''s spirit and fortitude as she is cast into a gangland that yearns for justice and mercy.A welcome return to the beloved Holland series and populated with characters both radiant and despicable, Don''t Forget Me, Little Bessie is an epic story of a remarkable young girl who fights against potentially overwhelming forces.****PRAISE FOR JAMES LEE BURKE, THE AWARD-WINNING KING OF SOUTHERN NOIR: ''James Lee Burke is the heavyweight champ, a great American novelist whose work, taken individually or as a whole, is unsurpassed'' Michael Connelly ''A gorgeous prose stylist'' Stephen King ''No argument: James Lee Burke is among the finest of all contemporary American novelists'' Daily Mail ''The greatest crime writer currently at work'' Spectator ''The reigning champ of nostalgia noir'' New York Times ''Masterly'' Sunday Telegraph
The Lying Guest
**PREPARE TO BE TRANSPORTED TO PLACES YOU COULD NEVER EVEN IMAGINE **A smart, twisty thriller that will transport you to the lush beaches of Sri Lanka ... just be careful who you trust when you visit.''A brilliantly crafted, wonderfully atmospheric thriller ... had my jaw on the floor'' A.A. CHAUDHURI''Terrific'' AJAY CHOWDHURYHardworking and overworked, Anika is a talented surgeon at a London hospital. It’s been some time since she’s had a decent night’s sleep, let alone a holiday. Not ideal for someone with parasomnia – a rare condition, made worse by stress, that can cause sleepwalking.When a patient dies on her operating table, important people start asking questions and the media and her colleagues turn against her overnight.It seems her only respite is to escape on a housesitting gig in Sri Lanka and to keep a low profile until the verdict on her case, and her career, is decided.Despite everything, she’s excited to visit the place she used to summer as a child. But what should be a restorative beach break ends up being a trip back into a murky, haunted past that’s been waiting for her all along.Anika left for what she thought was a dream holiday, only to find herself trapped inside another nightmare. Will she finally wake up to face her demons?''A beautifully sun-kissed thriller ... Will leave you gasping'' CARLY REAGON'' Taut, twisty ... The tension is constantly ramped up'' RONALI COLLINGSReaders LOVE The Lying Guest ‘Great book. Was up all night reading ... I totally recommend reading this book straight away, the twists and turns are fab’ 5*‘Unmissable … the story is multi layered, fascinating and immersive. I loved everything about this'' 5*‘A twisty read ... secrets, lots of drama and a brilliantly written plot’ 5*
Ghostroots
An electrifying, terrifying collection of literary horror stories from a prize-winning young star of Nigerian writingA FINALIST FOR THE 2024 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD, THE PEN FAULKNER AWARD, THE LA TIMES ART SEIDENBAUM AWARD AND THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIONS YOUNG FICTION AWARD SHORTLISTED FOR THE CAINE PRIZE FOR AFRICAN WRITING AND THE WORLD FANTASY AWARDS FOR BEST COLLECTIONA BOOK OF THE YEAR IN THE DAILY MAIL, ELLE, TIME MAGAZINE AND THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW'Thrilling and disturbing ... a triumph' Financial Times'Excellently uncanny' Daily Mail'Terrifying' TIME, 100 Must-Read Books of 2024Exploring the dark borders between psychology and superstition, these feverishly imaginative stories of trauma, betrayal, terror and love lay bare the forces of myth, tradition, gender, sexuality and modernity in Nigerian society. Here are characters cursed by guilt, bound by the ties of ancestors and community; or enchanted by the allure of mysticism and would-be prophets. Powered by a deep empathy, and glinting with humour and insight, they announce a major new literary talent.
Murder in Constantinople
Alfred Hitchcock meets Indiana Jones in this acclaimed, globe-trotting historical mystery about a wayward Jewish kid drawn into a sinister plot?Impressive. . . Enthralling. . . Goldin brings a long-lost era to life in vivid, evocative detail? ? Financial Times?A rip-roaring adventure. . . A zip-along plot, packed full of political machinations, strange deaths and ruinous romance? ? Daily MailThis entertaining historical mystery is the exciting debut novel from London-based musician and screenwriter A.E. Goldin. Thrillingly paced and with an enchanting historical setting, it launches a thrilling new series with an unforgettable hero, and provides all the nostalgic reading pleasure of classic Sherlock Holmes.-London, 1854. 21-year-old Ben Canaan attracts trouble wherever he goes. His father wants him to be a good Jewish son, working for the family business on Whitechapel Road, but Ben and his friends, the ''Good-for-Nothings'', just want adventure.Then the chance discovery of an enigmatic letter and a photograph of a beautiful woman bring Ben an adventure more dangerous than anything he?d imagined. Suddenly he is thrown into the heart of a mystery that takes him away from everything he has known and all the way to Constantinople, the jewel of an empire and the centre of a world on the brink of war.Ben?s only clue is 3 words: ?The White Death?. Now he must find what links a string of grisly murders, following a trail through kingmaking and conspiracy, poison and high politics, bloodshed and betrayal. In a city of deadly secrets, no one is safe ? and one wrong step could cost Ben his life.
The Girls In The Woods
The edge-of-your-seat fifth book in the Annie Graham crime thriller series * * * * Don’t go into the woods. Because you’re in for a big surprise… Annie Ashworth is currently off duty. With her baby bump growing fast, she is under strict instructions to stay away from police work and look after herself, especially as she has a history of leading danger right to her door. So when her police officer husband, Will, is called to the discovery of a skeleton buried out in the local woods, Annie tries to keep out of the investigation. But as another body is discovered and her own niece suddenly goes missing, staying away just isn’t an option. As Annie is soon to discover, a picture really does tell a thousand stories. But which one leads to a killer? The thrilling fifth book in the Annie Graham series * * * * Readers love the Annie Graham series! 'This is a fantastic story… An excellent combo of "who-dunnit", tragic timelines and haunted houses' Reader review ? 'This book had me reading into the early hours of the morning, I just loved it… I was there with Annie and felt the hairs stand up on a few occasions. Great start to a new series' Reader review ? 'This book is raved about by all who read it and rightly so… It is a startling good read which grips you from the first few pages… I COULD NOT put this book down!' Reader review ? 'There were times I totally lost myself in the plot… I even found myself sat up at 4am racing through the last couple of chapters as I wanted to know what happened. I loved it' Reader review ?
He's To Die For
''Sweet and sexy and satisfying enough to make me almost forget there were actual lives at stake.'' - Alicia Thompson, bestselling author of Love in the Time of Serial KillersIt''s murder-cute in the first degree when a detective finds himself falling for the lead suspect in a career-making case . . . Brooklyn 99 meets The Charm Offensive in Erin Dunn''s He''s To Die For - the spicy, sparkling queer romance X murder mystery.*****All''s fair in love and murder . . .At 29, Detective Rav Trivedi is the youngest member of the NYPD’s homicide squad, and his future looks bright. He may be a bit of an outsider in the department – with his Ivy League education, British charm and penchant for designer suits – but his meteoric rise and record-breaking solve rate prove he belongs.When his CO assigns him lead on the high-profile murder of a record executive, Rav is ready for the challenge. He vows not to be distracted by TV crews, tabloids, or what’s trending on social media, nor by the ridiculously hot rock star with a clear motive and no alibi . . .But as Rav gets to know his number one suspect, he realises he is so much more than criminally handsome. And as matters of the heart collide with matters of the law, will Rav follow the clues, or his feelings?*****Praise for He''s To Die For:''Utterly fabulous. I came for the crime and stayed for the romance'' – Kat Ailes, author of The Expectant Detectives''A fun, sexy mix of mystery and romance. Hot, hot, hot!'' – Michelle Chouinard, author of The Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco''A romp and a romance wrapped in the intrigue of a rock-solid crime plot. You’ll love it.'' – Michael Craft, award-winning author of the Dante & Jazz Mysteries''A twisty plot that will keep you guessing to the end and enough steam to power a sauna.'' – Jenny Elder Moke, author of She Doesn''t Have A Clue''An absolute joyride with a spectacular cast of characters!'' – Hannah Morrissey, author of Hello, Transcriber''Mixes glitz and grittiness with an irresistible romance.'' – Amanda Sellet, author of Hate To Fake It To You
The Bonnie Dead
A stolen child. A killer stalking the streets of Glasgow. A troubled detective running out of time.Five years ago, DCI John Lomond led the search for notorious Glasgow child-killer ?The Sandman?, until personal tragedy forced him off the case.In Lomond?s absence, the killer was never found.Now, with nothing but work left in his life, Lomond remains obsessed with the case ? despite the nightmares it brings.When a child is abducted in similar Sandman fashion from an affluent Glasgow suburb, Lomond is brought in to find them before it?s too late.But the only forensic evidence belongs to a little girl who was abducted and murdered twenty years ago.Could the Sandman?s identity lie buried in the coldest of cold cases? Or is a new killer about to claim their first victi? he Bonnie Dead is the explosive debut Scottish crime thriller from Andrew Raymond ? author of Amazon number one political thriller Official Secrets, which has now sold over 100,000 copies.Shot through with dark Glaswegian humour and thrilling twists, he captures the voices of his beloved home city, taking you into its hidden depths, and the iconic hills and glens of nearby Loch Lomond and Arran.If you like writers like JD Kirk, Ian Rankin, and Stuart MacBride, this addictive thriller will have you gripped until its haunting, heart-in-the-mouth climax.
The Ghostwriter
The boy, whose name I no longer remember, had shaken his head, eyes sparkling with glee to be the one to tell me. To shatter my childhood right there in the school cafeteria. "Your dad killed his brother and sister. Murdered them in their own home."
Ghostwriter Olivia Dumont has spent her entire professional life hiding the fact that she is the only child of legendary horror author Vincent Taylor, famous not only for his novels, but for being the prime suspect in the brutal slaying of his siblings.
On the brink of financial ruin, Olivia reluctantly agrees to ghostwrite her father's last book, not realising that she will be forced to reckon with the ghosts that live at the centre of her family. Because after fifty years of silence, Vincent Taylor is finally ready to talk. But is he ready to tell the truth?
This is the Day They Dream Of
The mind-bending sequel to the Times Thriller of the Year bestseller, This is the Night They Come for You.''The world''s greatest storyteller'' Guardian''Our finest practitioner of the double-cross plotting'' Mick Herron‘Splendidly serpentine and immaculately plotted, this is British thriller writing at its very best’ Daily Mail__________Trouble has a way of finding those those who spend most of their time trying to avoid it. Or so it appears to Superintendent Taleb, whose attempts to wind his career down to an unobtrusive retirement are once again in jeopardy.When delegated a television interview to discuss a thirty year old political controversy, his instructions are clear enough: whatever you say, do not rock the boat. But an inexplicable urge in the moment to tell the truth lands him in dangerously hot water. It also reopens some decades wounds which will bring him to the forefront of an investigation he is keen to avoid.Whether he likes it or not, the past is coming for him. And the past in Algeria is venomous, vengeful and relentless, quick to consume the unwary traveller. He will soon find himself staring down the barrel of a long buried mystery, which looks likely to add him to its lengthy roster of victims.This Is the Day They Dream Of is the scintillating sequel to the critically acclaimed This Is The Night They Come For You, which introduced the world-weary Taleb and his always resourceful colleague Agent Hidouchi of the Algerian Secret Service. Together they must navigate the country’ treacherous history to save themselves from its perilous present._________Praise for This is the Night They Come For You''Truly ingenious'' The Tablet''Goddard sprinkles head-turning double-crossing with delightful by-play between his two leads'' The Times''Fast-paced, beautifully crafted with some excellently drawn characters... engages from start to finish'' Choice Magazine''Goddard writes amazing novels of mystery/suspense. His new one is magical and the title is simply the best'' Stephen King
The Malt Whisky Murders
Whisky is a bloody business . . .When a dilapidated distillery comes up for sale in rural Kintyre, Eilidh and her wife Morag jump at the chance. But their ambition to run the first women-owned whisky distillery in Scotland seems to be scuppered when a grisly, decades-old secret is revealed: two dead bodies have been stuffed into barrels, perfectly preserved in single malt.To add to their woes, a TV crew has just arrived and the townsfolk will not leave them alone. Eilidh becomes obsessed with solving the murders while juggling whisky tastings, ceilidhs, protests and scandals – everything you’d expect from a wee Scottish town imprisoned by its own geography. And no matter how hard you try, the locals will always find out your secrets.
The Death of Shame
1854, Edinburgh.Respectable public faces hide sordid private sins.Apprentice Sarah Fisher is helping to fund Dr Will Raven''s emerging medical practice in exchange for being secretly trained as a medic, should the rules barring women ever change. Sarah needs no instruction in the inequalities that beset her gender, but even she has her eyes opened to a darker reality when a relative seeks her help in searching for her missing daughter. Annabelle Banks was promised a situation in a prestigious household, but there has been no word from her since she left home, and the agency that arranged her position says she never appeared.Sarah''s inquiries lead her to reforming campaigners trying to publicise the plight of the hundreds of girls ensnared in Edinburgh''s houses of assignation. Sarah learns how young women are lured, deceived, trafficked and raped, leaving them ruined in the eyes of a society obsessed with moral purity, and where virginity is prized as a lucrative commodity.Drawing upon real historical events, The Death of Shame takes Raven and Sarah into a treacherous labyrinth of exploitation, corruption, high-level complicity and Victorian-style revenge porn.
Death of a Diplomat
''With its twisty Golden Age plot and a fascinating Nordic Noir setting, this novel is perfect for lovers of each'' ANN CLEEVES''A most enthralling, entertaining and intriguing mystery'''' LIZ NUGENT''An intriguing mystery, an exotic setting, and a Christie vibe - what''s not to love?'' SHARI LAPENA________A remote Icelandic island. A diplomatic dinner party. And a murderer in the midst. The stakes at dinner couldn''t be higher.The Canadian embassy are visiting a remote Icelandic island and the great and the good have gathered to welcome them. But beneath the glamour, tensions are bubbling.When the deputy Canadian ambassador is poisoned at dinner, suspicion falls on everyone present, but particularly on the ambassador himself. Jane, the ambassador''s wife, knows that she has to solve the murder if she is to save her husband and her marriage. But Jane knows better than anyone that, when it comes to protecting scandalous secrets, there are no lengths to which people won''t go. So soon the question becomes: can she track down the killer before they strike again?
The Gold
The real story that inspired the BBC drama, The GoldOn Saturday, 26 November 1983, an armed gang stole gold bullion worth almost L26 million from the Brink''s-Mat security depot near London''s Heathrow Airport. It was the largest robbery in world history, and only the start of an extraordinary story. For forty years, myths and legends have grown around the Brink''s-Mat heist and the events that followed.The heist led to a wave of international money laundering, provided dirty money that helped fuel the London Docklands property boom, caused seismic changes in both British crime and policing, and has been linked to a series of deaths that continued until 2015.The Gold is the conclusion of extensive research and includes exclusive testimony from one of the original robbers who gives his version of events for the first time. The result is the astonishing true story of the robbery of the century.
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