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Where falling in love could be the last mistake you ever make. In the city of Valveron, an elite academy seeks to control all magic. But in the darker districts, every kind of power is for sale. If you can pay the price. Nina Veyr has a dangerous secret-illegal magical abilities she cannot explain. If the city's enforcers found her, she would be executed... or worse. For years, Nina has stayed in the shadows, picking pockets and smuggling enchanted relics to get by. Then she steals from the wrong man. Max Antonin is the most powerful crime boss in the city. Cold, deadly, and breathtakingly attractive, Max has his sights set on Nina, and nothing will stand in his way. But when Nina is framed for a shocking murder, Max offers to help her find the true killers. She knows she can't trust him-that deals with a devil always come at a cost. But there's no way she can survive on her own. As they follow a trail of bodies into the city's underworld, Nina feels a dangerous attraction pulling her ever closer to him. Can she trust her life and her heart to Valveron's most ruthless criminal? The Anatomy of Magic is a thrilling fantasy romance full of searing chemistry and razor-sharp banter. It's perfect for fans of Callie Hart, Carissa Broadbent and Elise Kova.

A little girl is missing... and the only way to save her is to play a killer's twisted game. One August afternoon, eight-year-old Grace Lennard vanishes into thin air. Rushing to the scene, Detective Kim Stone finds a chilling piece of evidence: the heart bracelet belonging to Melody Jones - a little girl stolen from a playground exactly twenty-five years ago. Hours before, Steven Harte walked into Halesowen police station and claimed he could lead Kim to Melody. And he told her she'd have a more urgent problem to deal with first. Now Kim must do what he says if she's to find Grace alive. With only twenty-four hours before she must release him, can Kim uncover the truth among Steven's lies, find Melody and save Grace? Or will more innocent lives be los? n edge-of-your-seat thriller that will leave your heart in your mouth. You will be totally hooked on the utterly addictive, number one, multi-million-copy bestselling Detective Kim Stone series. See what everyone is saying about Stolen Ones:'OMG what a page turner. Heartbreaking, chilling and utterly compulsive... Hooked from the first to the last page, constantly holding my breath.' NetGalley reviewer, ?'OMFG... Nail-biting, thrilling, and riveting... deliciously satisfying.' NetGalley reviewer, ?'Wow... a cracker of a book... I just loved this... was hooked right from the start... brilliant... had me totally immersed.' Goodreads reviewer, ?'Incredible. I knew I would be hooked but this exceeded my expectations... had me shaking my head and saying WTF... Absolutely loved every moment.' Goodreads reviewer, ?'Wow - what a brilliant page-turner... had me hooked from the first chapter and kept me invested throughout.' NetGalley reviewer, ?'Gripped me so deeply... I am 100% addicted... read within 24 hours. Kim Stone is my idol... Totally compelling, addictive.' ?'Had me devouring this story long into the night... brilliant... I was completely hooked.' NetGalley reviewer, ?'I absolutely loved... pulls you in straight away and doesn't let you go until the last page.' Goodreads reviewer, ?'Genius... utterly compelling... will have you gripped to the end... comes with the mother of all twists!' NetGalley reviewer, ?'Loved loved loved it!... I could not put this down.' NetGalley reviewer, ?'I've not spoken to my husband in three days as this was far more important... perfect. Clear your diary.' Goodreads reviewer, ?

Four bodies are found. Four graves are full. Who will be nex? hen Detective Kim Stone rushes to the scene of a house fire, she's shocked to discover two children and their parents are dead. But this tragedy is not so simple. All of them have been shot, and the mother is holding the gun. Then Kim uncovers a tiny, vital clue that throws the investigation wide open. Could someone else have killed the Daynes famil? ust as Kim feels she's making progress, a deadly threat is made to her own life. Biting back her fear, she keeps digging. And when she learns a shocking secret, she realises that the rest of the family are in grave danger. Kim is under pressure like never before, and the monster circling her is getting closer. Can Kim find the killer and save herself before it's too lat? n absolutely nail-biting mystery thriller that will have you gasping out loud. You won't come up for air until you've reached the breathtaking final twist. Fans of Karin Slaughter, Mark Billingham and Robert Dugoni will love Six Graves. See what everyone is saying about Six Graves:'OMG! OMG! OMG! Angela Marsons, what on earth have you done to me?!... Just OMG! Wow! Speechless!... utterly amazing... had me on tenterhooks.' Rachel's Random Reads, ?'Wow, wow, wow! Just inhaled this book in about 2 hours.' NetGalley reviewer, ?'Wow! My heart needs to rest now... an absolutely blood-pumping ride that doesn't stop!!... LOVED IT!!' The Fiction Cafe Book Club, ?'Amazing... phenomenal... Warning: If you start this book in the evening you will read all night because you won't be able to stop... Oh My Heavens... unputdownable... My heart was in my throat.' NetGalley reviewer, ?'From first page to last this had me totally gripped. It was like being on a rollercoaster... 5 stars are just not enough.' NetGalley reviewer, ?'I defy anyone to not feel goosebumps when you read THAT prologue!... a rollercoaster journey that will batter your emotions and leave you feeling completely wrung out before you even reach THAT ending!' Goodreads reviewer, ?'Heart-pounding, nail-biting... I'm sure my heart rate was abnormally high throughout reading this book!' The Book Review Café, ?'Kept me up until midnight... my heart rate is slowly coming back down... wow, wow and wow!' NetGalley reviewer, ?'Wow!!! Wow!!!! Wow!!!... a total page-turner and will keep you guessing with every page... BAM! The ending floored me.' NetGalley reviewer, ?'Oh wow!!!... I couldn't put the book down until I'd finished it in a day... the most dramatic ending I've ever read... deserves more than 5 stars!!!' NetGalley reviewer, ?

How can you catch a killer when everyone is lyin? hen Detective Kim Stone is called to the crime scene, what she sees leaves her speechless and she knows she's up against a truly twisted killer. But when she breaks the devastating news to the victim's wife, Kim can't help feeling that something isn't quite right about her reaction. Twenty-four hours later, the whole family has disappeared... Then a second body is found staked to the ground in a local nature reserve. But what links them is a fiercely guarded secret... one that the police are helping to hide. Faced with deceit from those she should be able to trust, Kim is in deep water like never before. Can she unlock the shocking truth and stop the killer before he strikes agai? n absolutely jaw-dropping crime thriller from the number one, multi-million-copy bestselling author of the incredibly addictive Detective Kim Stone series. See what readers are saying about Twisted Lies:'OMG!!! SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!!! WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO US ANGELA!!!! JUST WOW!!!! Seriously love, love LOVED this book!!!!.. I was on the edge of my seat, biting my nails whilst feeling my heart pounding into the silly hours of the morning... one of the best books I have ever read!!!' Bookworm86, ?'You won't want to put it down until you've finished... will make your heart beat faster and keep you hooked from the first page... Fab, fab, fab - what more can I say!!' Stardust Book Reviews, ?'WOW! Just Wow!... took me on an emotional roller coaster... I've definitely given this book 6 out of 5.' John's Book Shelf, ?'You can't stop reading it until the fantastic ending... mesmerizing and riveting! I find it insulting to even rate it giving between one to five stars, because how many stars should you give to the sun?' The World Is Ours to Read, ?'I must have uttered WTF out loud and in full many times... I read it one afternoon...I devoured the pages, and couldn't get enough.' Rachel's Random Reads, ?'You are thrown straight into the action...I was invested in this book from the first page... gripping, thrilling... my favourite book of the year.' NetGalley reviewer, ?'Gripping, clever, unputdownable, thrilling... deserves MORE THAN FIVE STARS.' Goodreads reviewer, ?'Exceptional... I was hooked from the very first page... 1000% recommend.' NetGalley reviewer, ?'You know it's a fantastic book when you start it in the afternoon, hurry through all your normal "life chores" in a race to get into bed and continue reading... totally worth a night of uninterrupted, heart-pumping reading!' BookwormCatLady, ?

Three-year-old Millie Everleigh disappears on a crisp winter's day, and nothing is as it seems... My phone rings. It's my stepdaughter, Shelby, who is babysitting my three-year-old little girl Millie. 'I only went upstairs for a second,' she says through her sobs. 'She's gone.'I race home to find my blue-eyed baby girl missing, and my heart ripped out of my chest. And when the police turn up, Shelby's story starts to unravel. What is she hidin? hen I get a message saying, 'Your husband is not who you think he is.' Could he be lyin? uddenly, my family feel like strangers. Everyone has a secret - even me. Once the truth comes out, and all of our lies are exposed, will it be too late to save my precious chil? pulse-pounding psychological thriller about family secrets, shocking pasts and the lies we tell ourselves in order to survive. You'll lose sleep as you race through the pages until the final gasp-worthy twist! Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Liane Moriarty and The Wife Between Us. Readers love The Stepchild:'WOW!!!!! I couldn't put this book down, it was gripping from beginning to end... Had me on edge, I had to finish it the same day I opened it... A huge twist... WOW is the only thing after that last sentence I can say... It was too GOOD!!!' Goodreads reviewer, ?'Grabbed me from the very first page and never let go... I loved this... Every time I thought I knew what was going to happen I was thrown an ever bigger curveball... Amazing... I never saw the ending coming!' NetGalley reviewer, ?'WOW, WOW, WOW!!! My heart is still pounding! Amazing... Nail-biting thrill ride!... Absolutely unputdownable!! I read this in about 4 hours... I was on the edge of my seat.' Hockessin Book Reads, ?'Omg, wow... Just wow. There are not enough superlatives in the English dictionary to express how much I loved this incredible thriller... Very very highly recommended by little old me.' Nicki's Life of Crime, ?'Amazing amazing amazing. The Stepchild is brilliantly written. There is every kind of emotion that a person could feel within the plot... I adore Nicole Trope.' NetGalley reviewer, ?'Wow, what a brilliant read this was!!!!!...It had me shocked and jumping up with joy all at the same time... I got so immersed... Could do nothing else until I finished it. Time totally stops when I'm reading one of Nicole Trope's books.' Goodreads reviewer, ?

Helena steps off the cattle train onto the grounds of Auschwitz, scheduled to be killed tomorrow, for a crime she didn't commit. When an officer marches towards Helena and pulls her away, she fears the worst. Instead, he tells her that it's one of the guard's birthdays and orders her to serenade him. After she sings to the guard, Franz, he orders her life to be saved, forever changing the course of her fate. What follows is a forbidden love story that saved both of their lives - and hundreds of others. Fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Choice, and The Orphan Train will be utterly entranced by this unputdownable page-turner. This completely heartbreaking yet beautifully hopeful novel shows that love can survive anything and grow anywhere. This book was previously published as Auschwitz Syndrome. Readers love The Girl in the Striped Dress:"Wow. Wow, wow, WOW. I almost have no words. This was an incredible, heart-wrenching read... Insanely captivating... I cried buckets reading this story... Wow... What a tale. I seriously can't get over this and I'm so glad I was able to read it." Goodreads reviewer, ?"Wow!! Time to clear your schedule for the afternoon, coffee pot on and phone turned off--you won't want to put this one down." Avid Reader, ?"I loved this... Wow! This stopped me in my tracks and made me shed a tear. We must never ever forget... Stunning." Nicki's Book Blog, ?"Once in a while, a book comes along your way that breaks your heart. The Girl in the Striped Dress is one such book that broke me from within, tore me apart and left me shattered." Next On Reading List, ?"Everyone needs to read this book!" Goodreads reviewer, ?"Amazing novel!... This was a fantastic story! And one that will stay with me for some time! The story is hard-hitting, dark and simply wonderful. Heartbreaking, horrifying, unimaginable and tear-worthy, you won't be able to put it away!... Ellie couldn't have done a better job writing this. It was mind blowing at times!... One that I will most definitely be taking about!" Goodreads reviewer, ?"Had me in tears and I had to put the book down on a number of occasions to compose myself... Have plenty of tissues handy." Goodreads reviewer, ?"Tremendous... The book was unputdownable... Guaranteed to make you cry. The story was so beautifully written... A heartbreaking, tear jerking and emotional book, one that will not let you put the book down... You will remain hooked into the story until the end!" Tropical Girl Reads, ?

"We're so excited to have you here in our home." My boyfriend's mother smiles at me too wide. His father's eyes are hard. It's like they're hiding something. But of course, I already know that... The mother: Stay-at-home mother Marta has always been overlooked by her husband. She's not about to let the beautiful Gina take Owen away too. Marta will get Gina to trust her. And then she has a plan of her own. The son: Owen is certain he wants to marry Gina. They just have to get through this weekend. His mom can be overprotective. But Owen knows what she's hiding. The girlfriend: Ever since purposefully running into Dr Owen Whitlock at the hospital, Gina has been playing the doting girlfriend. She didn't mean to fall for Owen for real... Now she's finally meeting his parents. And she'll do anything to make sure they never find out who she really is. By the end of the weekend, the Whitlocks' beautiful house will have burned to the ground. And someone won't make it out alive... Meet the Parents is an absolutely unputdownable psychological thriller that will keep you up reading late into the night! Fans of The Housemaid, The Girl in Seat 2A and The Perfect Marriage will be totally hooked. Readers love Meet the Parents:"WOW WOW! A rollercoaster ride from start to finish... I couldn't put it down...My mind was spinning... Gripping!" NetGalley reviewer, ?"I DEVOURED this book. It had me hooked from the first page to the last... Brilliant." Goodreads reviewer, ?"WOW! So freakin' good! I could not put it down!... I was on the edge of my seat the entire time and my heart was racing." Goodreads reviewer, ?"I was addicted to this from page one and I really struggled to put it down (it's nearly 2am and I just had to stay up to finish it)... The ending had my jaw on the floor." Goodreads reviewer, ?"Jaw dropping ending, OMG! I love Emily Shiner... I couldn't put this book down." Goodreads reviewer, ?"Absolutely incredible!... I literally gasped out loud in shock! Wow what a ride... 10/10 would recommend... Raving about this book to anyone that will listen." Goodreads reviewer, ?"Absolutely unputdownable... This bookshould come with a warning... this has been impossible to put down... Completely jaw-dropping!" littlemissbooklover87,?"I absolutely binged this book and finished it in just one sitting! I could not put it down! It is the definition of thrilling! I was completely hooked." sophs.book.club, ?"Kept me on the edge of my seat... This book is impossible to put down... A must-read... I was left breathless." schiel_good_reads, ?"Wow! What an amazing thriller... I sped through all of the chapters ...The ending was just perfect!" roxyrecommends, ?"Oh my gosh! I absolutely devoured this book... Truly on the edge of my seat for this rollercoaster ride... Totally loved it!" NetGalley reviewer, ?

A love that burns brighter than starlight. A gift that could leave her world in ashes. It's time for Zarya to release the fire within. In the jewelled city of Dharati, Zarya found passion and adventure for the first time. A warrior prince named Rabin helped to free the power within her. Rabin is as deadly as he is beautiful, but he's also insufferable-arrogant, secretive and ruthless. Zarya wants nothing to do with him. An army of demons is gathering beyond the city's walls, and her mind is fixed on saving her friends and her home. But every discovery and every dream pulls her back to Rabin. Will opening her heart give Zarya the power to turn back the demons, or will it allow the darkness devour her? Dance of Stars and Ashes is the second book in an addictive series that builds from a slow burn to irresistible steamy romance. Packed with tension, action, and heart-stopping twists, it will keep fans of Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, and Rebecca Yarros reading late into the night.

The perfect holiday or the perfect nightmare... I sip champagne in the warm water as I admire the breathtaking view of gorgeous blue skies and mountains. I can't believe I'm at this stunning holiday home. It's to die for... My best friend and her husband have invited me and my family to their lakeside property for the weekend. I'm not envious of their wealth, although I know my husband Ryan is. All I want is to get my marriage back on track. Then I overhear Ryan having a whispered conversation. He says something that turns my whole world upside down. And now I have no idea who to trust. This was meant to be the perfect holiday, but someone isn't going to survive it... A twist-filled psychological thriller from number one bestselling author Daniel Hurst that will keep your heart pounding until the very last page. If you love Behind Closed Doors, Gone Girl and The Housemaid, you'll be gripped by The Holiday Home. What readers are saying about The Holiday Home:'Wow, honestly just wow!... Left breathless... I was literally on the edge of my bed... There was no sleep happening and I just had to keep going until the fantastic ending... Loved every single word. 5 huge stars from me!' Goodreads reviewer, ?'UNPUTDOWNABLE, HEART-RACING... Wow!!!... had me hook, line and sinker from beginning to end... My heart was pounding throughout... I absolutely loved this... And omg the twist!!! I DID NOT see the twists coming at all and there were more than one!!! Just when I think everything had been worked out... BOOM there was another bombshell!!... I read this in one sitting as I could not put it down!!' Bookworm86, ?'Wow!... Amazing book... I was on pins and needles til the very end! What a plot twist!... You will not want to put this down. This is a must read!!' Goodreads reviewer, ?'Wow what can I say this book was amazing, it was a fast paced and kept me guessing throughout... perfect book for psychological thrillers fans! The ending wow I did not see it coming! This book was so good I read it in day!' NetGalley reviewer, ?'Amazing, nail-biting... I could not stop reading it. Every time I thought I had it figured out there was a twist and it kept me hooked til the end.' NetGalley reviewer, ?'Gripping from the very first chapter - I could not put this book down and never could have predicted the ending!... Excellent... Nail-biting and heart-pounding!' Goodreads reviewer, ?'Excellent I read it in less than 24 hours I didn't want to put it down! It was filled with twists and tension from the very beginning to the last page! You don't want to miss this one!... fantastic page-turner!' NetGalley reviewer, ?

Forbidden magic. A plague of demons. And a dangerous passion... Zarya has always known she is dangerous. Raised in secret, she was trained to fight but ordered never to reveal her strange, shadowy magic. Stealing a horse and fleeing the only life she's ever known, Zarya arrives in a dazzling marble city where demons prowl the streets. When she joins the fight against the monsters, desire sparks with a powerful commander. But he's dangerous too - a blood-drinking immortal with a terrible secret. And if he knew Zarya's true self, he would kill her in an instant. As Zarya draws closer to uncovering the origin of her magic, the demons seem to grow bolder... Almost as if they're drawn to her. Soon, she faces an impossible choice: can she unleash her abilities and save her new home, or will she be consumed by an ancient darkness... A complete romantasy series perfect for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses, Fourth Wing and The Serpent and the Wings of Night. Enter a glittering new world inspired by Indian mythology and prepare to discover your new obsession.

Katherine and Imogene are done with their criminal past-honestly. They've traded in their outlaw lifestyle for seaside views, knitting projects (strictly non-magical), and only the occasional pub brawl (entirely accidental). But when an old friend begs them for help, they're back in the game. Their last heist-the one they botched all those years ago-needs finishing. And fast. Saint Percival's is in danger. The convent is sinking into the ground, and the dragons and nuns have been swindled out of their land by a ruthless real estate mogul. It's up to Katherine and Imogene to set things right, armed with enchanted needles and the power to knit a magical map straight to the villain's lair. The mission? To go back to where it all ended, outwit their enemy and save Saint Percival's. Except this time, they have the help of their beloved otherworldly cats and dragons. And the same charming rival who blew up their plans the first time round with just a wink... What could possibly go wrong?

'I absolutely loved everything about this... Whisked me into the story from the very first page to the last... Unputdownable... Hits all the feels... Amazing... Loved this ten-star read... I highly recommend it!' Page Turners, ?When she moved to Thimblebury after her husband's death, village nurse Ottilie didn't think she'd have a second chance at love, until she met Heath. But when a chance meeting with Heath's ex-wife Mila sparks a terrible argument between the pair, things begin to feel a little shaky. Especially when Simon, a handsome new GP arrives in Thimblebury, and Heath shows a jealous side that Ottilie has never seen before... Ottilie knows how lucky she is to have found Heath but when she discovers that Mila has been secretly visiting Thimblebury she fears the worst. Did Ottilie make a mistake when she opened her heart to hi? hat everyone is saying about New Dreams for the Village Nurse:'Wow, what a great book! It was so engaging and kept me turning pages until the very end! I highly recommend it to fellow readers!' Goodreads reviewer, ?'This was a really heart-warming read... A real page-turner with all the twists and turns... I loved it.' Goodreads reviewer, ?'Lovely to be back with Ottilie and the village characters. You just relax into this book... Just read it and escape.' Goodreads reviewer, ?

The doorbell rings, just days after my beloved husband's sudden death. I don't recognise the woman on our doorstep, with a bouncing baby boy in her arms. As I show her inside, I notice her eyes grow wide as she glances at the silver-framed family photos and my little daughter hiding behind my skirts. She looks at me, her blue eyes serious. 'I'm sorry' she says. 'I know this will be hard to hear. But I am your husband's girlfriend. And this is his son.'An utterly gripping psychological thriller from the number one bestselling author of The Marriage. If you like Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train and Lisa Jewell then you will be hooked by The Girlfriend. 'This book was a nail biter! It had suspense, intrigue, murder, and so many crazy twists and turns! The storyline was very interesting and had me glued to my Kindle! I highly recommend reading this book! It was definitely worth reading!' Netgalley reviewer, ?'Omg what a read, I love this author and for me this is her best book so far. I loved everything about this book. Great characters, full of heart stopping moments and packed with tension and suspense. I devoured this book in one sitting. Was totally immersed in the story that was unfolding. Cancel everything and read this book. I promise you will not be disappointed.' Goodreads reviewer, ?One thriller of a read!... OMG- one of those reads you can't put down as every page puts you deeper into the mystery, just as I love them... truly brilliant. A wonderfully thrilling read that kept me turning the pages until the very end.' Goodreads reviewer, ?'Loved!!!!! Devoured in just a few sittings. It was just that good. In fact, it was her best book to date so far. It had so many twists and turns. I was hardly able to keep up. This author is one of my favorites and this book proved why. It kept me guessing the whole way through. I never knew what was going to happen next and I had to race through each chapter like it was the last just so I could find out the truth... I loved it...' Blue Moon Blogger, ?'This is such a gripping, unputdownable thriller that will put you on the edge from start to finish!... it was gripping with twists and turns along the way... I was literally hooked into the story and this book has all the traits of a good psychological thriller--gripping, unputdownable, fast paced with twists and turns!' Tropical Girl Reads Books, ?

The killer claims they want to be stopped... In a busy shopping centre, a little girl clutches a teddy bear, crying for her mother, Katrina. Hours later, Katrina's body is discovered in an abandoned building. But why would someone kill a young woman out shopping with her chil? ays later, a second woman is found in a local park, her six-year-old son missing. And a handwritten letter from the killer lands on Detective Kim Stone's desk, pleading for help. Kim knows time is running out to bring the little boy home alive, but first she must get inside the mind of a murderer. Why are they sending her messages? What do they wan? ecause if Kim can't work out what they're trying to say, another innocent soul will die... The multi-million-copy bestselling Detective Kim Stone series is every bit as addictive, original and exciting as readers say. You'll be hooked from the very first page. Read what everyone is saying about Deadly Cry:'Utterly fabulous! I loved this so much... fantastic... Read this in one sitting as I was literally glued to it. Highly recommend, if I could give it more than 5 stars I would.' Linda Strong Book Reviews, ?'Angela Marsons writes the type of books that I will literally drop everything just so I can read it.' Goodreads reviewer, ?'I honestly don't know how Angela Marsons gets better and better with each book... My jaw dropped over and over again and I'm just sitting here so shocked at the end!' With A Book In Our Hand, ?'I could read Kim Stone books every day and never get bored, I read this in a day as I couldn't put it down.' NetGalley reviewer, ?'Angela Marsons is the Queen of Crime, and every police team needs a Kim Stone!... this book will bring tears to your eyes, then have you covering those same eyes for fear of what may happen on the next page!!' Stardust Book Reviews, ?'Reading this series is like catching up with old friends... Yet another brilliant work by the amazing Angela Marsons!' Goodreads reviewer, ?'Oh how much have I missed Kim Stone... you are guaranteed a story that will grab a hold of you from the start and keep you invested in the outcome right to the very last page.' Jen Med's Book Reviews, ?'Quite simply, Angela Marsons is THE QUEEN of Crime Fiction...Every book of Angie's is a masterpiece... incredibly enjoyable.' Goodreads reviewer, ?'A series that I will never get tired of. The author has a real talent of keeping each book fresh and exciting... Long live Kim Stone!' Goodreads reviewer, ?

Finally we're playing a game. A game that I have chosen... Late one summer evening, Detective Kim Stone arrives at the scene of a horrific crime: a woman in her sixties tied to a swing with barbed wire. The dead woman was a retired professor of child psychology, and when two more bodies are found bearing the same markings, Kim knows she is on the hunt for a serial killer. The only thing linking the victims are tournaments for gifted children... Kim and her team are up against one of the most ruthless killers they've ever encountered. The clues lie in investigating every child who attended the tournaments, dating back decades. Faced with hundreds of potential leads, can Kim get inside the mind of a killer and stop another murder before it's too lat? he addictive crime thriller from multi-million-copy, number one bestseller Angela Marsons explores the dark side of child prodigies and will have you absolutely hooked. Read what everyone is saying about Child's Play:'Wow, Wow, Wow, Wow Wow!!! How did I not see any of that coming!... I could barely put the book down.' Rachel's Random Reads ?'Loved loved this book, Angela has done it again, just brilliant... pulls you in from the first page and never lets go... Get it, read it, you won't be disappointed.' Goodreads reviewer, ?'I have nothing but praise for this amazing series, 11 books and counting and the series keeps getting better with each instalment. I highly recommend this series.' Bookish ?'Angela Marsons pushes the limits again to bring us the best of crime fiction! To me, reaching a point where you trust an author this much with your precious time, is invaluable... This is why finding your happy place, your go-to people, your - rather deadly - dreamland is the best feeling in the world... I must thank Angela Marsons for never letting me down.' Chocolate'n'Waffles ?'The release of a Kim Stone novel is an event to look forward to. Full of engaging characters and humour, this series is fast becoming one of my favourites. I wish I could give it more than 5 stars because it certainly deserves it. Excellent and I happily recommend it and the series to anyone.' Goodreads reviewer ?'Superb!!... one of the best openings to a book I have read... DI Kim Stone is one of my favourite all time characters... one of the best books in the series and as this is already book 11 in the series that says a lot... very, very highly recommended!!' Donnasbookblog ?'Marsons for me is the QUEEN of this genre. She knows how to add the human touch to each story and I just adore her. Bloody FABULOUS.' Postcard Reviews

It had seemed so simple. But now they were getting inside her mind... When Detective Kim Stone is called to Samantha Brown's home, she finds the young woman lying with her throat cut and a knife in her hand, and rules her death a tragic suicide. But after visiting her parents, Kim realises she's made a huge mistake. Samantha was murdered... Then a young man's body is found in a lake. Both victims spent time at Unity Farm, a retreat for people seeking an alternative way of life. But beneath its cosy façade lies a sinister community preying on the vulnerable. Sending one of her own into Unity Farm is Kim's only hope if she is to catch a killer. But with an undercover officer in way over her head, Kim's neck is on the line. Can she protect those closest to her before another life is taken? An unbelievably gripping crime thriller from multi-million-copy bestseller Angela Marsons that will have you hooked on the Detective Kim Stone series. Read what everyone is saying about Killing Mind: 'Well this was just bloody brilliant, no other way to put it.' Goodreads reviewer, ?'The most fabulous crime series ever written.' Goodreads reviewer, ?'Woohoo Angela Marsons is back with yet another cracking read!... If you consider yourself a crime thriller lover then this book, hell, the whole series is unmissable.' The Book Review Café, ?'I could read about Kim Stone and her team every week and never get bored... simply brilliant.' Goodreads reviewer, ?'Hooks you in on the first page and doesn't let you go until the very end... full of twists and turns, dead ends and false clues, constantly making you think you've worked it out, for it to then all change on the turn of a page!... the best crime series I have read, and long may Kim Stone continue! Fab-u-lous!!' Stardust Book Reviews, ?'I have been an avid reader of detective novels for years and in my opinion nobody does it better than Angela Marsons.' Goodreads reviewer, ?'I've enjoyed every single book Angela Marsons has written... will draw you in from page one. It's gritty, compelling, intriguing and one of the best books I've read this year.' NetGalley reviewer, ?'Hooked as soon as I've read the first page... My reviews will never do this series justice as for me, it is just beyond words as to how brilliant this series is and how it just goes from strength to strength.' Goodreads reviewer, ?