THE HEART-POUNDING NEW NOVEL FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE BURNING GIRLS WHICH HAS NOW BEEN ADAPTED INTO A HIT PARAMOUNT+ SHOW!

‘The wildest thriller of the year is three thrillers in one. Buckle up’ LINWOOD BARCLAY
‘If you like my stuff, you’ll like this’ STEPHEN KING
‘Now this is a real horror story’ 5 STAR READER REVIEW
‘One of the best thriller’s I’ve ever read!’ 5 STAR READER REVIEW

Survival is murder . . .
An overturned coach full of students. All of them are trapped.
An isolated chalet full of friends. Soon they’ll be enemies.
A stranded cable car full of strangers. One of them is dead.

Outside, a snowstorm rages.
Inside each group, a killer lurks.
But that’s not their only problem.

Why is no rescue coming? What are they trying to escape from? And who are the terrifying Whistlers?

Praise for C. J. Tudor:
‘Some writers have it, and some don’t. C. J. Tudor has it big time’ LEE CHILD
‘C. J. Tudor is terrific’ HARLAN COBEN
‘C.J. Tudor should be on everyone’s must-read list’ CHRIS WHITAKER
‘A dark star is born’ A. J. FINN

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Forgetting is terrifying. Remembering is worse…

Charlie Wynwood and Silas Nash have been best friends since they could walk. They’ve been in love since the age of fourteen. But as of this morning… they are complete strangers. Their first kiss, their first fight, the moment they fell in love… every memory has vanished.

Now Charlie and Silas must work together to uncover the truth about what happened to them and why. But the more they learn about the couple they used to be… the more they question why they were ever together to begin with.

Forgetting is terrifying, but remembering may be worse.

The Number One Sunday Times bestselling author of It Ends with Us joins forces with the New York Times bestselling author of The Wives for a gripping, twisty, romantic mystery unlike any other.

Praise for Never Never:

‘Gripping’ Bella

‘Compelling page-turner from a great writing duo’ My Weekly

‘A glorious thriller – you’ll be asking for more!’ Chat

‘A tortuous romance mystery that will keep you guessing’ Sunday Post

Readers love Never Never…

‘Incredible chemistry between the characters… will keep you glued to the pages’

‘Thought provoking, exciting, original, and so romantic’

‘Kept me on the edge of my seat’

‘Never once did it disappoint’

‘Didn’t want it to end!’

‘Such a good read’

‘Couldn’t put it down!’

‘Refreshingly different… read it in a day’

‘Such a captivating concept and plot’

Colleen Hoover and Tarryn Fisher’s book ‘Never Never’ was a No.2 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 27-02-2023.

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THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND RICHARD & JUDY PICK FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE COUPLE AT NO 9

‘I loved this twisty novel’ RICHARD OSMAN
‘Clever. Gripping. Terrifically compelling. Kept me glued to the page’ SARAH PEARSE
‘An unputdownable thriller. Spine-tingling mystery’ GRAZIA BOOK CLUB
‘Eerie, spine-tingling. Douglas is a master storyteller. The perfect immersive read’ JANICE HALLETT
‘Douglas is the queen of the unexpected twist, and this is her best wrongfooting yet’ GILLIAN MCALLISTER
‘A cleverly plotted dark and twisty thriller that will keep you guessing until the end’ ALICE FEENEY
‘A chillingly dark plot with a killer twist, I was totally gripped throughout’ HEIDI PERKS
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THREE GIRLS MISSING

Twenty years ago: One rainy night, Olivia Rutherford is driving three friends home when a figure in the road causes her to swerve and crash. Regaining consciousness, she finds herself alone in the car – her friends have vanished.

THEY ARE NEVER SEEN AGAIN

Now: Journalist Jenna Halliday visits the close-knit community of Stafferbury to persuade Olivia to talk and solve the mystery of the girls’ disappearance. But Olivia won’t speak.

What happened?

Is Olivia hiding something?
Why are the people of Stafferbury so frightened?
How many secrets can one small town hide?
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‘A deliciously dark, captivating and twisty mystery from the Queen of Gripping Pageturners’ CL TAYLOR

‘Clever . . . Adventurous . . . Fans of Douglas’s bestseller, The Couple at No 9, will enjoy her particularly lively female characters and twisty plot’ DAILY MAIL

‘Moody, menacing and gothic . . . A chillingly atmospheric thriller’ JP DELANEY

‘Spine-chilling . . . A twisty plot and unnerving undertones make this an unforgettable read’ CULTUREFLY

‘A fabulous book. Brilliantly plotted, heart-wrenchingly emotional, and with a central premise to die for. This delivered by the armful. I loved it!’ GYTHA LODGE

‘I was hooked from the first page and turned the last with my head reeling at the fiendishly clever ending. Atmospheric, haunting and endlessly surprising, I loved it’ EVE CHASE

‘Absorbing, atmospheric . . . A tense, spine-chilling mystery’ GILLY MACMILLAN

READERS ARE GRIPPED BY THE GIRLS WHO DISAPPEARED:

‘Totally gripping from start to finish, twists and turns galore’ 5***** READER REVIEW

‘I was gripped from the very beginning’ 5***** READER REVIEW

‘Another great keep-you-guessing read from a fabulous author’ 5***** READER REVIEW

‘It’s getting harder and harder for thrillers to shock, but this one hit the mark. Fantastic’ 5***** READER REVIEW

‘A gripping story which kept me awake last night as I had to finish reading it!’ 5***** READER REVIEW

‘Masterful’ 5***** READER REVIEW

Praise for Claire Douglas

‘Devotees of domestic noir will love the multiple perspectives and shifts in time that Claire Douglas uses to complicate her nervy narrative’ Sunday Times Crime Club
‘Few people do psychological thrillers as claustrophobic and as creepy as Claire Douglas’ Tim Weaver
‘A gripping page-turner’ Jane Fallon
‘Smart and atmospheric’ Gillian McAllister
‘Spine-chilling’ Sunday Times
‘Intriguing. Twisting. Surprising. Touching’ Dorothy Koomson
‘Twisty, nail-biting and utterly absorbing’ Louise O’Neill
‘Claire is a mistress at weaving the reader into a web of domestic deceit’ Jane Corry
‘The perfect gripping holiday read’ Lesley Pearse
‘Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train’ Marie Claire

*The Girls Who Disappeared: Featured on The Sunday TImes bestsellers list December 2022*

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‘The Jigsaw Man ranks amongst the very best debut thrillers – we’re talking top-ten territory here – I’ve read this past decade… It evokes, vibrantly and indelibly, a world I’ve never even glimpsed, much less entered – neither in literature nor in life… Matheson’s voice is exciting, urgent… and, now more than ever, vital’ A.J. Finn

‘This modern and multi-layered take on the high-octane thriller keeps the pages turning’ Oprah Daily

‘This book is gruesomely good’ Lesley Kara, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Rumour

‘A spellbinding game of cat and mouse . . . with chilling echoes of Thomas Harris’s The Silence of the Lambs’ Daily Mail

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There’s a serial killer on the loose.

When bodies start washing up along the banks of the River Thames, DI Henley fears it is the work of Peter Olivier, the notorious Jigsaw Killer. But it can’t be him; Olivier is already behind bars, and Henley was the one who put him there.

The race is on before more bodies are found.

She’d hoped she’d never have to see his face again, but Henley knows Olivier might be the best chance they have at stopping the copycat killer. But when Olivier learns of the new murders, helping Henley is the last thing on his mind . . .

Will it take a killer to catch the killer?

Now all bets are off, and the race is on to catch the killer before the body count rises. But who will get there first – Henley, or the Jigsaw Killer?

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Authors and readers are GRIPPED by The Jigsaw Man:

‘So tense and dark. It has a real Silence of the Lambs vibe, and Peter Olivier is my new Hannibal Lecter. Brilliant’ Lisa Hall, author of Between You and Me

‘I would give this more stars if I could. For a debut novel, in this genre, this is simply brilliant, the twists & turns you go through keep you on the edge of your seat, I couldn’t put this down!!’ Amazon reviewer, 5*

‘Buckle up, readers! From the first scene, Nadine Matheson takes us on a heart-pounding roller coaster ride’ Tami Hoag, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Boy

‘I’m absolutely a coverted Nadine Matheson fan! Cannot wait for for next book’ Amazon reviewer, 5*

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‘A rattling good tale’ – DAILY MAIL

From the bestselling Victorian mystery series …

December 1864. As a cold winter wind scours the Worcestershire countryside, an excursion train comes through a tunnel in the Malvern Hills to be confronted by a blockage on the line ahead. Although a disastrous derailment is averted, the passengers are alarmed. Cyril Hubbleday, the man in charge of the excursion, alights to investigate further, but the angry altercation with the driver is cut short by a shot from a sniper, straight through Hubbleday’s head.

Christmas is coming all too soon and Inspector Robert Colbeck and Sergeant Victor Leeming are under pressure to solve the case quickly. However, with enemies in the shadows behind the seasonal trip, and with strong criticism from the local constabulary, the hunt for a cold-blooded killer is far from straightforward.

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A Times Best New Historical Fiction pick, perfect for fans of The Familiars and The Binding.

‘KEEPS THE READER HOOKED TO THE END’ – THE TIMES
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Halloween night, 1906. Lotta Rae is assaulted by a wealthy gentleman and bravely takes him to trial alongside her barrister, William.

But the verdict is devastating, the consequences unimaginable. When Lotta discovers she has been betrayed, she vows to deliver her own justice.

Twelve years later, William and Lotta meet again: this night, their final reckoning.

The day in court is done. But tonight he will hear her testimony.
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‘A masterclass in storytelling’ – Donal Ryan

‘Utterly absorbing and vividly realised’ – Irish Independent

‘An enthralling drama’ – Best

‘A sweeping, heart-breaking quest for justice’ – Fiona Looney

‘A tale told with such ominous beauty. Lotta will stay with me forever’ – Chas Newkey-Burden

‘Weaves historical fact with an engaging and page-turning plot’ – Sinead Moriarty

‘This is a sit-down-and-do-not-get-up-until-you’ve-finished read’ – Belfast Telegraph

‘A brilliant tale’ – Sunday Business Post

‘A gripping story of injustice, intrigue and revenge set at the turn of the 20th century’ – Irish Times

‘Beautifully executed and thought provoking’ – Ruth Hogan

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From the # 1 author and creator of the hit Netflix drama Stay Close, a page-turning thriller that will keep you guessing until the very last page. The new Harlan Coben blockbuster has arrived.
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David and Cheryl Burroughs are living the dream – married, a beautiful house in the suburbs, a three year old son named Matthew – when tragedy strikes one night in the worst possible way.

David awakes to find himself covered in blood, but not his own – his son’s. And while he knows he did not murder his son, the overwhelming evidence against him puts him behind bars indefinitely.

Five years into his imprisonment, Cheryl’s sister arrives – and drops a bombshell.

She’s come with a photograph that a friend took on vacation at a theme park. The boy in the background seems familiar – and even though David realizes it can’t be, he knows it is.

It’s Matthew, and he’s still alive.

David plans a harrowing escape from prison, determined to do what seems impossible – save his son, clear his own name, and discover the real story of what happened that devastating night.
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Readers are loving I Will Find You . . .

‘A thrilling roller-coaster ride’
‘Harlan at his absolute best!’
‘Couldn’t put is down’
‘Bravo on another fab story’
‘Such an amazing writer’
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Praise for Harlan Coben . . .

‘Unbelievably brilliant’ RICHARD OSMAN
‘A GREAT writer’ JOHN GRISHAM
‘Never lets you down’ LEE CHILD
‘Simply one of the all-time greats’ GILLIAN FLYNN
‘The modern master of the hook and twist’ DAN BROWN
‘One of the world’s finest thriller writers’ PETER JAMES

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The brilliant last novel in the number one bestselling Alan Banks crime series – by the master of the police procedural.

‘The best mystery-procedural series on the market. Try one and tell me I’m wrong’ STEPHEN KING

Late November, 1980. Student Nick Hartley returns from a lecture to find his house full of police officers. As he discovers that his ex-girlfriend has been found murdered in a nearby park, and her new boyfriend is missing, he realises two things in quick succession: he is undoubtedly a suspect as he has no convincing alibi, and he has own suspicions as to what might have happened . . .

Late November 2019. An dig near Scotch Corner unearths a skeleton that turns out to be far more recent than the Roman remains the archaeologist is looking for. Detective Superintendent Alan Banks and his team are called in and, as an investigation into the find begins, the past and the present meet with devastating consequences.

‘The master of the police procedural’ MAIL ON SUNDAY

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‘This is Peaky Blinders territory. Packed with dramatic action and unforgettable characters, it casts a hypnotic spell and stirs the blood’ – Daily Mail

‘A darkly compelling thriller . . . Morrison succeeds in summoning Depression-era Glasgow in a powerful work of crime fiction’ – Sunday Times

Glasgow, 1933

Murder is nothing new in the Depression-era city, especially to war veterans Inspector Jimmy Dreghorn and his partner ‘Bonnie’ Archie McDaid. But the dead man found in a narrowboat on the Forth and Clyde Canal, executed with a single shot to the back of the head, is no ordinary killing.

Violence usually erupts in the heat of the moment – the razor-gangs that stalk the streets settle scores with knives and fists. Firearms suggest something more sinister, especially when the killer strikes again. Meanwhile, other forces are stirring within the city. A suspected IRA cell is at large, embedded within the criminal gangs and attracting the ruthless attention of Special Branch agents from London.

With political and sectarian tensions rising, and the body count mounting, Dreghorn and McDaid pursue an investigation into the dark heart of humanity – where one person’s freedom fighter is another’s terrorist, and noble ideals are swept away by bloody vengeance.

Cast a Cold Eye by Robbie Morrison is a dark historical crime novel and the sequel to Edge of the Grave, winner of Bloody Scotland’s Scottish Crime Debut of the Year.

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To marry is madness.
To escape is impossible.

‘The Darlings of the Asylum by Noel O’Reilly grips like a vice’ Nicola Cornick

In 1886, a respectable young woman must acquire a husband. But Violet Pring longs to be a professional artist and live on her own terms.

When she turns down a desirable marriage proposal from an eligible Brighton gentleman, her family have had enough of her independent streak. Against her wishes, they lock her away in Hillwood Grange Lunatic Asylum.

Now at the mercy of the sinister Dr Rastrick, she must keep her wits about her if she has any hope of escaping.

This tantalizing Gothic novel from Noel O’Reilly tells a thrilling story of duty and desire, madness and sanity, truth and delusion from within a Victorian asylum.

Praise for The Darlings of the Asylum:

‘Always engaging and readable’ Sunday Times

‘The narrative rattles along irresistibly all the way to its suitably gothic climax’ Readers’ Digest

‘This darkly atmospheric psychological thriller oozes menace’ Women’s Own

‘Wow! I have been on the edge of my seat with this one! The Darlings of the Asylum… grips like a vice’ Nicola Cornick, author of The Winter Garden

‘Gripping’ Alison Stockham, author of The Cuckoo Sister

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