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Britain’s wartime alliances hinge on the outcome of Kalisz’s next case…Christmas Day 1943, Arisaig, Scotland. The body of beautiful, well-connected Polish SOE agent Krystina Kowolska is found in the gardens of the country house where she’s been preparing for a vital mission to France. The question is, was she already dead when she was hanged?Two days later, resistance double agent, Investigator Jan Kalisz of the Warsaw Kripo is flown to Britain where Winston Churchill himself tasks him with finding Krystina’s killer, before the cracks in Britain’s alliance with Poland become fractures.Yet Arisaig is a place of secrets where everyone is a trained killer, and Kalisz discovers that Krystina had her demons – and her enemies. Was she the hero her record suggests or the traitor the whispers hint at?The gripping third instalment in the Warsaw Quartet by Douglas Jackson, perfect for readers of Chris Lloyd and Simon Scarrow.Praise for Blood Roses, book one of the Warsaw Quartet‘A compelling, evocative story of evil stalking amidst the chaos of war’ Giles Kristian''A dark, twisting thriller ... Jan Kalisz, Douglas Jackson''s police officer hero, is the natural heir to the late Philip Kerr''s Bernie Gunther'' Andrew Taylor‘A remarkable crime debut … What raises the novel to another level is in the atmospheric evocation of a city in the process of being systematically obliterated by the Germans and brought to life again by Jackson’s pen … Gripping stuff, a series that could develop into something impressive and a goldmine for Philip Kerr Bernie Gunther fans’ Maxim Jakubowski, Crime Time‘Immensely powerful and vivid .... This is historical crime fiction at its best’ Chris Lloyd‘The writing is scalpel-sharp, the unrelenting savagery of the Nazi occupation vividly painted… With this book, Jackson will rightfully be regarded as one of the UK’s finest crime writers’ Ben Kane‘A taut, tense thriller… Gutsy and gripping, this is perfect for fans of Chris Lloyd and Robert Harris’ D. V. Bishop‘Jackson has created a brilliant mash-up of WW2 thriller and a serial killer chiller, and in so doing brings a fresh perspective to both. Sharp, intelligent writing that makes for a compelling read’ Alison Belsham''Jan Kalisz is a dazzling addition to the canon of compromised heroes... A thrilling wartime adventure story'' Russ Thomas‘Jackson brings the tension, brutality and paranoia of Warsaw of the period into murderous life. A knife-edge thriller’ Douglas Skelton''A dark story set against dark times, you practically need a torch to read it'' Alec Marsh, author of Rule Britannia''Jackson has written an utterly compelling novel ... A remarkable piece of work, a fine piece of craftsmanship'' Scotsman

You’re behind bars, framed for your husband’s murder. Your daughter is slow dying. You get one chance to run – do you take it?One evening, nurse Ciara Duffy is at home with her 9-year-old daughter and the girl''s friend. She leaves the home briefly, monitoring the children via an app. She watches, horror-struck as an intruder enters her home. She races back, but no stranger can be found.That night Ciara goes to sleep and wakes in the small hours to find her husband beside her – stabbed through the heart. Soon she is arrested and charged with his murder.Ciara knows she is innocent, and she also knows the reason someone may wish to harm her family. She has no one left she can trust, so she has to fight. But first, she has to escape…A compulsive thriller that grips and never lets go from the Irish Times bestseller. Perfect for fans of Andrea Mara, Catherine Ryan Howard and Lisa Jewell.

A woman with no name, a reckoning with the past, a present fraught with danger.In the most remote spot of the hills surrounding Loch Tay, a woman's remains were found. She had lay there a while, but any evidence of who she was had long gone or never existed. Crime podcaster Cal Lovett seeks to put 'Hillside Jane' to rest, but is he merely running from his own trouble? ith the wife of his sister's alleged killer missing and a sense that any chance he had of getting justice for Margot is slipping from his grasp, Cal is at a crossroads. Perhaps peace for Hillside Jane will soothe his own fears. But events in the village don't bring the results anyone expected. Is Cal so stuck in the past that he won't spot the risk he faces in the here and no? gripping instalment of the bestselling Scottish crime series from Bloody Scotland Debut Prize for Scottish Crime-shortlisted author Heather Critchlow. Perfect for fans of Jane Casey, Claire Douglas and Neil Lancaster. Praise for Heather Critchlow'One to watch' The Critic'Evocative, immersive, well written' Harriet Tyce'Exceptionally good' A. J. Finn'Assured and compelling' Dominic Nolan'Gripping and taut' Sam Holland'A darkly twisted tale' Rachael Blok'A tense and gripping tale that explores the complexities of motherhood' Heather Darwent'Heart-racing storytelling with very-real characters' James Delargy'Will keep you reading long after you should have turned out the light' Kate SimantsWhat readers are saying about Unknown 'A heart-pounding case, spanning past and present. Absolutely brilliant' Sam Holland'This series goes from strength to strength... the evocative setting is a blast of fresh Highlands air. A must-read for Scottish crime fiction fans' Jo Furniss'The perfect true-crime thriller. It was suspenseful and kept me turning the pages until the end' Reader review'Heather Critchlow's storytelling is superb. She weaves threads and timelines together seamlessly and keeps up the page-turning suspense. An outstanding crime series' Reader review'My goodness what a story! With such exquisite writing and plot twists you won't see coming, you really will be up all night! An absolute must-read' Reader review'As always Heather has written a truly immersive world. I was immediately hooked until the very end. I can't wait for the next one (already)' Reader review'An excellent series. Cal is a complex believable character and his relationships and the world he inhabits feel real to the reader' Reader review'A brilliant read with a well-thought-out, interesting plot that kept you engaged' Reader review'I absolutely flew through this Another very enjoyable instalment in the Cal Lovett series I don't think I will ever get enough!' Reader review'An excellent book. Multiple threads are woven into the story with great dexterity, and are tied together at the end with even more skill' Reader review'Well-plotted and atmospheric' Reader review'What I like most about this series is the character development so realistic and so compelling' Reader review'Excellent, twisty storyline. Keeps you guessing right to the end. Thoroughly enjoyable' Reader review'Critchlow has really hit the jackpot with this series Highly recommended to all' Reader review

Will her past ruin her future, or could this be the start of something new?When Olive receives a letter in the post from the father of her daughter – American soldier, Joe – she is shocked. Not only is he losing his sight and, after years of no contact, suddenly wanting to reconnect, but Olive has to decide whether or not to reveal that she has been lying all these years to the man she married – who believes himself to be Joanna’s father.Luckily for Olive, Theo is angling for a divorce so he can marry his mistress. But between her mother’s judgement and buying her own home, Olive is facing hardships from every angle.When her old friend, Josh, comes back into her life, they rekindle a spark Olive thought was long-dormant. But can she trust the man who kept so many secrets from her in the past?A compelling and dramatic family saga, perfect for fans of Kitty Neale, Anna Jacobs and Dilly Court.

Can one night change your life forever?Jean is married to her legal career and there is no room in her life for romance. Until a chance encounter in a bar turns Jean’s carefully ordered world upside-down. She meets someone who takes her breath away.There’s just one catch. Ava’s a woman. And Jean’s straight… isn’t she?The chemistry’s scorching but there’s no place for Ava in Jean’s world. They’re polar opposites and Jean can’t risk her sexuality becoming office gossip as she goes for the top job. But free-spirited Ava is irresistible. And open to a purely physical relationship. This way Jean gets to have her cake and eat it too.Yet spending time with Ava makes Jean question everything she thought she knew.Is it time to start again?A spicy Sapphic age-gap romance that fans of Casey McQuiston, Meryl Wilsner and Alexandria Bellefleur will love.

When washed-up 80s rock legend Johnny Freestone is found dead in a cave off Scotland’s North Coast 500 tourist route, it looks like a tragic accident – another celebrity lost to a reckless lifestyle.But detective – and secret Freestone fan – Jack Logan is convinced he was murdered. As Logan delves into Johnny’s final days, he uncovers a trail of bitter rivalries, broken promises, and a comeback tour that wasn’t quite what it seemed.With the Highlands’ rugged beauty as a backdrop, Logan must navigate a web of secrets and lies that stretch from music studios to old flames – and find out who wanted Johnny silenced for good.The gripping next instalment in the DCI Jack Logan series, perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Val McDermid and Stuart Macbride.

A missing starlet.An unsolved mystery.Can Lily save Hollywood’s next big movie star?Lily Jones is thrilled to find herself in the 1950s. She misses her life from 2024 but has a blossoming romance with her musician friend Louis and her dream job working on a movie set.The lead actress Kitty Fox is a rising star, yet Lily recalls that after this movie she goes missing, her disappearance an unsolved mystery that barely makes a ripple in Hollywood history.But as Lily begins to understand the brutal studio system of the 1950s she wonders if there might be something sinister at play.Whatever happened to Kitty Fox? Can Lily save her and change the course of history?Readers adore the Hotel Hollywood series:‘A fabulous, sweepingly glamorous book – I was completely caught up in 50s Vegas and the mobsters, movie stars and murder that kept me turning the pages until the small hours.’ Amanda Lees‘Brimming with wonderful characters, cracking dialogue, exquisite description and an intriguing mystery that kept me guessing all the way… quite simply a joy.’ A.A. Chaudhuri‘Crime, glamour and love - Lisa Hall’s latest time-slip novel is an absolute joy’ Annabel Kantaria‘Full of Las Vegas glamour, thrills, nostalgia and vivid characters. I loved it!’ Louise Swanson‘Fresh, fun and full of suspense. Crime-solving, time-hopping Lily Jones is a brilliant character and 1950s Vegas, in all its glamour and seediness, springs to life through her eyes.’ Joanna Dodd‘Put Las Vegas mobsters, a couple of showgirls, and a sexy musician into a shaker, pour that into a martini glass and add a plot twist. Lily Jones is back in her latest time-hopping mystery guaranteed to knock your bobby socks off.’ Elena Hartwell‘A brilliant timeslip novel…I love the mix of history, real people and fictional characters and the setting is beautifully imagined and compelling… a page turner and a joy to read.’????? Reader Review‘Oh my days… I love the glamour and glitz of the bygone era...so it is great that the author is recreating it and giving it more intrigue with an absolutely cracking case.’????? Reader Review‘This book made me so happy, I read it in a day…I loved it.’????? Reader Review‘The story rattles along at a pace…a book to remember.’????? Reader Review

They were meant to be best friends forever. But forever doesn’t last long if one of you is dead.Bella Beckett is clearing out her mother Betty’s house when she finds a hidden diary. On the cover, two words are written:BURN THIS.According to the diary, thirty-five years earlier, Betty witnessed the murder of Bella’s childhood friend, Vicky.The diary is quickly dismissed by the police as fiction – Betty’s attempt at creative writing – but Bella is convinced they are wrong. As she uncovers a series of dark connections, it is clear Vicky’s killer is still at large. And they weren’t just someone familiar to Betty, but a person Bella herself knows well…A compulsive, twisty psychological thriller perfect for fans of Gillian McAllister, Lisa Jewell and Alice Feeney.

An outcast Brahmin detective. A prickly English inspector. A terrifying killer.Chief Inspector Soobramania is called when three bodies are discovered in the space of twenty-four hours, with mutilations bearing an eerie resemblance to Jack the Ripper’s victims.Initial suspicion centres on an English Duke visiting Hyderabad and his friend, a powerful Deccani noble and the angry stepson of one of the dead.In the face of political pressure, Soob must ally with his rival in the British Residency Police, Inspector Wilberforce, to unearth the culprit.So begins the cat-and-mouse game – played in the shadow of imperial politics where high birth protects foul deeds, and where blood counts for less than riches.A rich and compelling historical crime thriller to delight fans of Vaseem Khan and Abir Mukherjee.

Will she give everything up for love?Freya Sinclair has it all. An exciting life in London, a successful career as a ceramicist and a handsome boyfriend. But when she receives a call that her elderly father is in hospital, she drops everything to support his recovery in Skye.Back on the island, Freya finds a new lease on life – Coorie Castle’s craft centre is firing her creativity and she’s glad to be back with her dad again. Being so close to her schoolgirl crush, Mackenzie Burns, is an added bonus. The two share an instant connection and Freya misses her old life less and less.But Freya has a boyfriend back home and an exciting job offer in New York. Will she leave or stay and let herself fall in love?A heartwarming, feel-good cosy romance perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Julie Shackman and Sue Moorcroft.

A community built upon secrets and lies. One man’s hunt for justice.Jacob Taylor is driving home from a roadside bar and sees a young woman walking barefoot, covered in blood. Desperate, she asks if she can stay with him just for one night.Next morning, local sheriffs burst in, search the place and arrest him, finding blood and DNA all over the place. She’s missing, presumed kidnapped, with two dead in her wake.The following night, two cops enter his cell with a mind to kill him and stage it as suicide. He manages to fight them off and escape, determined to clear his name and discover the dark truth hiding in his seemingly peaceful town.A gripping crime thriller with a twisted heart, with a twist that will leave you reeling.

What are the questions you’d regret not asking when they’re gone?In Your Family Story, anthropologist Elizabeth Keating helps you to uncover the unique memories of your parents and grandparents and to create lasting connections with them in the process.By asking questions that make the familiar strange, anthropologists are able to see entirely different perspectives and understand new cultures. Drawing on her lifelong work in this field, Keating has developed a set of questions that treat your parents and grandparents not just as the people who raised you, but as individuals of a certain society and time, and as the children, teenagers, and young adults they once were.Your Family Story helps you to learn about the history of your closest family members and to help you understand their perspective on the world.‘If you’ve ever thought of asking a parent or elderly relative about their past, read [Your Family Story] first. After asking the questions Keating suggests, you’ll better understand not only your relatives and your heritage, but also your world and yourself’ Deborah Tannen, New York Times bestselling author of You Just Don''t Understand‘If you’ve ever heard anyone say, ‘I wish I’d asked my mom about that,’ then this is the book for you’ Sarah Bird, author of Daughter of a Daughter of a Queen‘Down-to-earth and easy to use, it’s a wonderful guide’ Michael Erard, author of Babel No More‘It has been a long time since I read a book that felt as urgent, timely, necessary, and utterly relatable throughout’ Alexandra Georgakopoulou-Nunes, professor of discourse analysis and sociolinguistics at Kings College London

Will her love cost her friendship?After the death of her mother, whom she had spent her life caring for, Ruth Latham is lucky to find work as a typist at the Potteries Tramway Company in Stoke.While conscription forces more men to leave for the battlefields, Ruth finds herself growing closer to shy, but kind, mechanic, Stan Bristow… even if their courtship makes her enemies in the office.But the Great War causes scars at home and abroad and when trouble comes to The Potteries, tearing families apart and causing heartache for her greatest friends, Ruth must play her part in the difficult times ahead.And when Stan is called up to fight, Ruth fears her chance at happiness may never arrive. Is she strong enough for the battle ahead?A captivating and romantic saga, set in World War One, that fans of Rosie Goodwin and Rita Bradshaw will love.Readers can''t get enough of the Potteries Girls series:‘A real page turner that I personally found hard to put down. The believable characters and storyline were well crafted and knowledgeable information shone out of every page. Excellent!’ ????? Reader Review‘I absolutely love this series… Their friendships were heartwarming and I liked how they all supported each other.’ ????? Reader Review‘I loved this book – a real insight into women working in harsh industries during WW1… Great story, heartbreaking at times, but a joy to read.’ ????? Reader Review‘It’s a really engaging story with many threads to keep you engrossed. Recommend.’ ????? Reader Review‘A great historical fiction read that has you wanting to finish the book to see how all their lives turn out. Loved it!’ ????? Reader Review‘The story was compelling and the characters’ relationships kept me absorbed in their lives until the very end. I can’t wait to read more novels by this author.’ ????? Reader Review‘A great look at life in England for a working-class woman at the beginning of the last century and during World War 1.’ ????? Reader Review

Jamaica, 1772. Caribbean jewel, or a killer''s playground?Who is the mad doctor of Edinburgh Castle?1772, Jamaica. Islanders are disappearing without trace. Are they simply trying to start new lives in the colony under assumed names, or is something darker afoot? Several had taken out large life insurance policies before leaving England, and when word of the vanishings reaches Bristol, barrister’s clerk Isaiah Ollenu, a Black Briton, is thrown together with insurance agent Ruben Ashby and ordered to get to the bottom of the disappearances.But, confronted by racism, vengeful spirits and untoward characters, the task may cost more than either man is willing to pay…A gripping historical adventure based on the true story of Jamaica''s first serial killer. Perfect for fans of Laura Shepherd-Robinson and Femi Kayode.

They thought nothing could break them. They were wrong.Fifteen years ago identical twins Gabi and Thea were inseparable. Now, they no longer speak.When Gabi is viciously attacked and left in a coma, DS Kate Munro can’t help but think Thea knows more than she’s letting on. After all, they got back in touch a week ago. The timing can’t be pure coincidence.Kate must separate the truth from the lies and find the dangerous assailant – before any more blood is spilled…A dark and twisty crime thriller perfect for fans of Clare Mackintosh, Cara Hunter or Karin Slaughter.Previously published under Louisa de Lange.Praise for Ask Me No Questions ‘Will keep you guessing till the last page’ Cara Hunter‘I was absolutely gripped from the very start to the end… so many twists and turns, I couldn’t put it down’ ????? Reader review‘I was so hooked… thought I had worked it all out and then was completely wrong I was fooled well’ ????? Reader review‘This was a fantastic read, such an interesting story that kept you guessing right until the end. The characters are brought to life so brilliantly, you really get involved with them’ ????? Reader review‘The characters were so well-written and the plot twists made a great page-turner’ ????? Reader review‘A superbly written and enjoyable book that draws you in from the very first page’ ????? Reader review

A dead body. A missing woman. A secret rising to the surface.Lucy has gone missing. Her husband Scott claims to have no idea where she is. But rumours of their marriage swirl and Scott doesn’t seem to be playing the role of a concerned husband well.Meanwhile, DS Kate Munro is investigating another case – a victim found dead floating in a lake. When she learns it was Lucy who first reported the body, Kate realises these cases may be connected.Both investigations lead Kate into dangerous waters and time is running out for Lucy. She must piece together the link between the two crimes, before it’s too late…A nail-biting, unputdownable crime thriller perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Clare Mackintosh and Cara Hunter.Previously published under Louisa de Lange.Praise for Nowhere to be Found ‘Brilliantly addictive’ S J Watson‘Smart, dark, with a show-stopping finale! A satisfyingly juicy mystery with a great heroine’ Emma Rowley‘An assured and skilfully written crime thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat’ Alison Belsham‘A compelling thriller with SO many twists I was constantly left guessing about where the story would go’ Carys Jones‘A layered, compelling thriller with a page-turning quality and characters the reader can invest in’ AJ Park‘DS Kate Munro is a really interesting and believable character… The plot was complex, twisty and kept me guessing’ ????? Reader review‘Fluid writing, believable characters, a complex plot, nail biting twists and turns and a wish for it not to end. This book has it all’ ????? Reader review‘Another gripping page-turner. Louisa’s writing really draws you in and you feel like you know the characters’ ????? Reader review