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Sudden Death
Some love stories end in death.A young man frozen in his armchair.Mysterious love letters that promise forever.A body abandoned on cold streets.And one woman who connects them all.When Sophie Carter finds her flatmate dead, it''s just the beginning of her nightmare. As more victims surface, the evidence points to Sophie, and she realizes someone is methodically destroying her life.Detective Inspector Miranda Murphy knows coincidences can be deadly. But as she digs deeper, she uncovers a pattern more disturbing than random kills - these deaths tell a story, and Sophie Carter might be its final chapter.In a case where love and death walk hand in hand, can Murphy separate the innocent from the obsessed before another body drop? udden Death is a haunting Eva McLean British crime thriller that proves the deadliest connections are the ones we never see coming.___________________________________________________________________Praise for the Detective Miranda Murphy Series:? I hope there are at least 20 more in this series.? Love Murphy and Wilcox!.? Top notch storytelling and characters? Love ''British'' Detective Murphy? Twisty
Never Say Die
Trust no one. Fight everyone. Never say die.In the heart of Montana Acid Vanilla finds herself entangled in a vicious turf war between a motorcycle gang and corrupt police.When her partner, Spook, vanishes, she must navigate a treacherous web of deceit and violence to find her. Teaming up with the enigmatic Jareth Hicks, Acid confronts her own identity as a killer while racing against time to save Spook.As the stakes rise and the body count mounts, Acid must decide how far she''s willing to go to protect those she loves.__________________________________________Praise for the Acid Vanilla series:? Bold, Bolshy and Brilliant!? ?plots and inner plots kept me glued to my Kindle.? Grabs you in the first chapter and doesn?t let go until the last page.? Superb characters and a great plot cleverly written.? ?fast paced ? keeps you rushing to turn pages.? ?a non-stop rolling plot that defies rational thinking.? Great thriller with a fantastic action heroine.? Acid Vanilla is a serial adrenalin rush. Kept me turning the pages
Final Kill
Betrayed by her agency. Hunted by her past. A lethal assassin on the run.Her code name is Acid Vanilla, and her trade is death. She?s one of the best, but her greatest challenge comes when a routine hit exposes a sinister conspiracy.Marked for assassination by her own agency, she forms an unlikely alliance with her eccentric hacker target.As her past unravels, Acid Vanilla must confront her demons while navigating a web of deceit.Can she dismantle the conspiracy without losing herself in the proces? ark, witty, and action-packed, FINAL KILL is the first book in Matthew Hattersley''s electrifying Acid Vanilla series, perfect for fans of Lee Child, David Baldacci, Mark Dawson, and Daniel Silva.__________________________________________Praise for the Acid Vanilla series:? Bold, Bolshy and Brilliant!? Plots and inner plots kept me glued to my Kindle.? Grabs you in the first chapter and doesn?t let go until the last page.? Superb characters and a great plot cleverly written.? ?fast paced ? keeps you rushing to turn pages.? ?a non-stop rolling plot that defies rational thinking.? Great thriller with a fantastic action heroine.? Acid Vanilla is a serial adrenalin rush. Kept me turning the pages.________________________________________________________________Final Kill was formerly published as Acid Vanilla__________________________________________________________
Where The Sky Falls
In the shadow of World War Two, love blossoms?but at a devastating cost. Corfu, 1943 Under German occupation, the once-idyllic island of Corfu has been reduced to hardship and fear. For Alexia, survival is all that matters?until she stumbles upon Frank, a man hiding in an olive grove. He claims to be neither a soldier nor a British spy, but a war artist in desperate need of her help.Risking her life, Alexia hides Frank from the Nazis, knowing that every day brings danger closer. As their bond deepens, love begins to bloom amidst the shadows of war. But Frank harbors secrets of his own, and when the truth comes to light, Alexia is faced with an unthinkable choice?a choice that will test her loyalty, her courage, and the very limits of her heart.Edinburgh, 2010 Decades later, Rob discovers a mysterious photograph among his late mother?s belongings. Determined to uncover its story, he sets out on a journey that leads him to the sunlit olive groves of Corfu. As Rob pieces together the fragments of Alexia and Frank?s story, he discovers that the sacrifices of the past echo into the present, reshaping everything he thought he knew about his family?and himself.As the truth is revealed, Rob uncovers an extraordinary tale of love, betrayal, and unimaginable bravery.Where the Sky Falls is part of Dougie McHale?s Hellenic Collection. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of wartime Corfu and the lingering shadows of its past, Where the Sky Falls is a poignant exploration of the sacrifices we make for love and the hope that bridges generations. ___________________________________________________________________Praise for The Hellenic Collection: ? So descriptive you feel like you''re there.? A very well written insight into how WW2 affected Greece.? I couldn''t wait to read what was happening next.? I loved the story telling, even through the awful terrors of the dreadful war.? I loved every minute of reading it and didn''t want the story to end.? He paints a vivid picture of war-torn Greece, the people caught in the melee. And yet, still, in all that misery and desperation, he?s added textures of love and hope.
The Hunt
Trust no one. Survive at all costs. Ex-assassin Acid Vanilla finds herself trapped on a remote island, pursued by twisted trophy hunters who paid top dollar for the thrill of the kill. Unarmed and outnumbered, she must navigate a treacherous landscape of dense jungles and deadly deception to survive.With danger lurking behind every corner and trust a rare commodity, she''s forced to question everything and everyone.As the body count rises, Acid realizes that the only way out is to turn the tables on her would-be executioners, or else end up the ultimate prize in a sick game.And so the hunt begins.__________________________________________Praise for the Acid Vanilla series:? Bold, Bolshy and Brilliant!? ?plots and inner plots kept me glued to my Kindle.? Grabs you in the first chapter and doesn?t let go until the last page.? Superb characters and a great plot cleverly written.? ?fast paced ? keeps you rushing to turn pages.? ?a non-stop rolling plot that defies rational thinking.? Great thriller with a fantastic action heroine.? Acid Vanilla is a serial adrenalin rush. Kept me turning the pages
Exit Wounds
Betrayal cuts deep. Revenge cuts deeper.In a world where loyalty has no meaning, former assassin, code name Acid Vanilla, is on a quest for vengeance. Her journey reaches its climax in war-torn Iran.With ISIS on her heels and a global crisis unfolding, she''s abducted and held hostage in a twisted power game. To survive, she must join forces with her former mentor turned nemesis, Beowulf Caesar.As American troops close in, Acid faces a bitter choice: trust the man she vowed to kill or risk everything in one final act of betrayal.EXIT WOUNDS delivers heart-pounding action, shocking twists, and a heroine pushed to the edge.__________________________________________Praise for the Acid Vanilla series:? Bold, Bolshy and Brilliant!? ?plots and inner plots kept me glued to my Kindle.? Grabs you in the first chapter and doesn?t let go until the last page.? Superb characters and a great plot cleverly written.? ?fast paced ? keeps you rushing to turn pages.? ?a non-stop rolling plot that defies rational thinking.? Great thriller with a fantastic action heroine.? Acid Vanilla is a serial adrenalin rush. Kept me turning the pages.
Dead Matters
Some family secrets are written in blood.A fairytale marriage. A wealthy family. A strange mother-in-law.Maybe it was always going to end in murder.Effie Watson thought she had it made when she married Hugo Fincham. He was rich and good-looking with an exclusive central London home. But marriage to Hugo has drawn her into the orbit of a wealthy, dysfunctional family with a dark secret at its core.When Effie confides to her best friend that Hugo is trying to kill her, no one believes her.As bodies begin to pile up, Detective Inspector Miranda Murphy must unravel a decade-old mystery before the Fincham family claims another victim. But in a world where money buys silence, even the truth has a price.Dead Matters is the first installment in the Detective Miranda Murphy Series, a must-read for fans of police procedurals and murder mysteries._____________________________________________________________________________This title was previously published as Black Grapes._____________________________________________________________________________Praise for the Detective Miranda Murphy Series:? A refreshing new DI has arrived? Stunning debut novel!? Top-notch storytelling and characters? Love ''British'' Detective Murphy? Crime fiction you can believe in? Great mystery and intrigue with good end twists.
The Sea and the Sand
A rescue at sea plunges an ex-marine into a deadly people trafficking conspiracy.Sam Ireland wants to raise his daughter in peace, but when he saves a woman and child from drowning, he''s drawn into a dangerous web of human trafficking.Joining forces with Waleed, an Egyptian intelligence chief, Sam pursues the mastermind, Habid, who has been sending Gaddafi loyalists to their deaths.As innocent lives hang in the balance, Sam navigates treacherous waters to stop Habid and confront the evil lurking beneath the surface.The Sea and the Sand is a gripping thriller of courage, redemption, and one man''s mission to protect the innocent while grappling with his own haunting past._______________________________Praise for the Sam Ireland thrillers:"A hard hitting, no punches spared, page turner of a book." Belfast Telegraph"Drenched in the authenticity that only comes when you''ve been there and done it. A fantastic book introducing a realistically daunting new hero. I couldn?t put it down.? USA TODAY bestselling author, Mark Dawson.? "I?ve read and loved, Lee Child, John Sanford, John Grisham, Jeffrey Deaver, etc and Finn Og leaves them for dead?I could not recommend Finn highly enough."? "Finn Og is without a doubt the best I?ve read! Incredibly clever plots."? "My heart is still racing."? "Sam is a flawed character which makes him believable. It''s been a while since I read a book in a day."? "A gripping suspenseful thriller. I brought this book to read on holiday and had it done on the first day!"? "I thought this book was a great read, and it would make a great film. The character Sam is well written and the plot doesn''t slow down and drag. Great rhythm till the very end."? "This is a fantastic book - from the first page it grips you and just refuses to let go, but with a sensitivity that is rare in novels of this kind."? "I found myself getting pulled into the story from the off. Its articulately written in nice sharp paragraphs and chapters that always leave you feeling like you want more (part of what makes it hard to put down!). I don''t leave many reviews, but this book grabbed me."? "Great plot & storyline. A thought provoking and gripping read."
Charlie
They said there''d be karma, but he thought, why wai? hey killed his wife, now he must wrap his daughter in love... but that doesn''t mean they''ll get away with it.Father, widower, recovering commando ? meet Sam Ireland.The blistering opening novel in an international thriller series, enjoyed by fans of Reacher, Milton and Orphan X.______________ Praise for the Sam Ireland thrillers:?A hard hitting, no punches spared, page turner of a book.? Belfast Telegraph "Drenched in the authenticity that only comes when you''ve been there and done it. A fantastic book introducing a realistically daunting new hero. I couldn?t put it down.? USA TODAY bestselling author, Mark Dawson. ? "I?ve read and loved, Lee Child, John Sanford, John Grisham, Jeffrey Deaver, etc and Finn Og leaves them for dead?I could not recommend Finn highly enough." ? "Finn Og is without a doubt the best I?ve read! Incredibly clever plots." ? "My heart is still racing." ? "Sam is a flawed character which makes him believable. It''s been a while since I read a book in a day." ? "A gripping suspenseful thriller. I brought this book to read on holiday and had it done on the first day!" ? "I thought this book was a great read, and it would make a great film. The character Sam is well written and the plot doesn''t slow down and drag. Great rhythm till the very end." ? "This is a fantastic book - from the first page it grips you and just refuses to let go, but with a sensitivity that is rare in novels of this kind." ? "I found myself getting pulled into the story from the off. Its articulately written in nice sharp paragraphs and chapters that always leave you feeling like you want more (part of what makes it hard to put down!). I don''t leave many reviews, but this book grabbed me." ? "Great plot & storyline. A thought provoking and gripping read."
The Boy Who Hugs Trees
A story of impossible choices, buried secrets, and the courage to rebuild. When Georgia removes her autistic son, Dylan, from a prestigious Edinburgh school, she seeks refuge in her family?s ancestral home on the sunlit shores of the Greek island of Corfu. Among the olive trees and cicadas, she discovers her late mother?s diary?an intimate glimpse into a marriage shaped by love, betrayal, and tragedy. The diary?s revelations challenge everything Georgia thought she knew about her parents?and herself.Adam?s life is stagnant, his days blending into one another. When he answers an advert to tutor a boy with autism, he hopes to find purpose. What he doesn?t expect is Georgia?complicated, guarded, and deeply compelling. As their bond grows, Adam and Georgia must confront their own fears, even as the echoes of the past threaten their fragile connection.But the diary holds a final, devastating secret, forcing Georgia to reckon with the choices that shaped her family?s fate?and her own.The Boy Who Hugs Trees is part of Dougie McHale?s Hellenic Collection. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Corfu, it is a poignant tale of love, sacrifice, and the enduring quest for forgiveness. ___________________________________________________________________Praise for The Hellenic Collection: ? ? you feel the heat from the sun, smell the sea, flowers, herbs as it catches your imagination.? Had to stay awake till the early hours to finish.? The way Dougie writes about Greece, I was wishing I was there.? The characters were relatable and the insight into Autism was very good.? You can feel the heat, smell the herbs and connect with the characters.? ? really insightful look at love, life and all it?s fragility.
Dead Cool
Death doesn''t wait for likes.Rush hour. A packed tube station. A body on the tracks.The perfect place to hide a murder.When a terminally ill man is found dead on the London Underground, it looks like suicide. But Detective Inspector Miranda Murphy knows better?who kills a dying ma? s Florence Weaver builds her social media empire, her father''s mysterious death threatens to unravel everything. Behind her perfectly curated posts lies a web of secrets, and when a second body appears, Murphy must navigate the toxic world of influencer culture to separate truth from carefully filtered fiction.In a case where everyone has something to hide, the most dangerous lies are the ones with the most followers.Dead Cool, the gripping second installment in the Detective Miranda Murphy Series by Eva Mclean, is a twist-filled police procedural that will keep crime lovers guessing until the final page.___________________________________________________________________Praise for the Detective Miranda Murphy Series:? Love the cynical but compassionate Murphy and her sidekick.? I have read both books and am loving this sassy copper.? Just found this author. So glad I did books are brilliant? I love the characters in this series.? I was totally hooked by the story? Twists and turns aplenty
Pitch a Witch
Being hunted was the perfect excuse for a shopping spree. Just because I was going to die didn?t mean I couldn?t go down in style. My grandmother said it was idiotic. I didn?t agree ... until I came face to face with a demon and the bastard ate my Prada shirt. Like, who does that? You?d think he?d be into souls, not silk, right? But it could have something to do with my spastic magic. My rogue powers were what got me into this mess. And now I was shackled with River Blackman. In just a few hours, the arrogant male made me regret everything?including the day I was born. Unfortunately, my little fiasco with the fashion-munching demon came with a price, so I had to play nice with the high priest. The problem? River had secrets of his own. And if the skeletons in his closet were ever unleashed, we?d both wish we were dead. As if I needed more help in the kick-bucket department. I was just about ready to pitch a witch...
Vypredané
18,99 €
Resting Witch Face
She?s facing a magical trial she cannot pass. But when her attempt to prove herself explosively backfires, will she survive the fiery consequence? azel Byrne can?t catch a break. Born without abilities into a powerful dynasty, the impotent witch is terrified she?ll be kicked out when her coven decides to put everyone to the test. Searching for a spell even a human could cast, the desperate young woman accidentally unlocks her hidden gifts? and destroys a library full of valuable arcane texts.Discovering her grandmother lied to her about being a dud, Hazel is stunned that everybody now wants her dead. And as she struggles to control her newfound sorcery, even a sinfully attractive bodyguard may not be enough to save her from certain doom.On the run from the entire paranormal world, has Hazel?s life gone up in smok? esting Witch Face is the hilarious first book in the Chronicles of Forbidden Witchery urban fantasy series. If you like pulse-pounding suspense, witty banter, and high-octane action, then you?ll love Maya Daniels? laugh-out-loud adventure.Buy Resting Witch Face to stir up a cauldron of trouble today!
Vypredané
13,49 €
Burnt Embers
A Gathering of Angels. The Madness of Men. A World on Fire. Crime reporter Will Finch and private investigator Eve Noon escape to a remote media retreat deep in the redwoods of Northern California—until a midnight knock shatters the silence. A wildfire rages toward them, but the real danger isn’t the flames. As the evacuation order comes down, Will and Eve find themselves trapped in a deadly game where the enemy isn’t just nature—it’s the people hidden among them. In the next 48 hours, deception runs deep, survival means everything, and the wilderness becomes a battleground. But just when the hunters close in, the tables turn in a twist no one sees coming. A relentless noir thriller packed with danger, betrayal, and a fight for survival. The question isn’t whether Eve and Finch can escape. It’s who—if anyone—will make it out alive. ___________________________________________________________________Praise for the Will Finch Mystery Thriller Series:? Once you start the adventure it is tough to put the book down. ? Another great read from D.F. Bailey. ? This author takes you down one treacherous trail after another, and just when you think you may know the answer - you discover a new twist. ? An incredible story of hostages, bad guys and the will to live!? Wow. Talk about a nail biter!! This was fantastic.
Vypredané
13,49 €
No Such Thing as Magic
How do you fight a wizard? You don’t. You die. The city of Rochester is in the grip of fear, a terrifying wizard killing at random just for the fun of it. But is he? Or do the victims have something very specific in common? They each received a business card before they met their ends and Tempest Michaels soon discovers the dead are not the only ones to have been contacted. He has clients lining up, all of them convinced they could be next. Are they connected? Is there a reason why the wizard chose these peopl? ell, that’s for England’s number paranormal P.I. to figure out. But can Tempest Michaels match a man who can command the elements and kill with a though? o, probably not, but then Tempest doesn’t believe in magic and his plan mostly involves punching the wizard in the pants. Get ready for absolute bedlam!'There isn't a series like this anyway in the world. The author's imagination is truly remarkable and I laugh so hard at his books I've almost given myself a hernia.'
Vypredané
13,49 €
Pressure Point
In a town cloaked in silence, the truth fights to be heard. Seven years ago, Laura Mallinder was murdered in a vicious stabbing at her workplace, a massage parlor that offered optional extras. But Laura’s controversial profession stifled public sympathy, and a shroud of silence left the authorities struggling to unearth clues. Gus Freeman and his team are determined to peel back the layers of Laura’s life. But when the investigation unearths jealousy, deceit, and a chilling connection between Laura’s murder and the lives around her, the town is put on edge, the suspects resorting to violence. Each step brings the team closer to the truth… and deeper into peril. Pressure Point, the third instalment in the Freeman Files series, is a thrilling cold case murder mystery that unravels a web of betrayal in the relentless quest for justice. Praise for Pressure Point: ? Outstanding! ? I have immensely enjoyed your writing in this series. I can put myself in the book and lose all track of time. ? Very good read. ? Another enthralling episode for Gus Freeman and his team. ? Well written and great characters.
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13,49 €















