Collection: Mystery, Thrillers, & Crime

Fame is a dangerous game.

As her brother lies in a coma after a near-fatal car accident, twenty-two-year-old Grace Brighton climbs the Hollywood Sign to make a desperate wish for his recovery. She loses her footing and plummets to the ground below--only there is no impact. Instead, she finds herself the center of attention at a film studio . . . in 1953 Hollywood. Everyone believes she's Alice Montgomery, a rising star she bears an eerie resemblance to, who disappeared just days earlier.

Grace has no choice but to step into Alice's shoes. Meeting Alice's entourage and noticing not everyone is happy that she is back, Grace begins to suspect that something terrible has happened to the young actress. Afraid Alice's miraculous return has now made her a target, Grace must find out who wants to harm Alice to find her way back to her own time. When she discovers one of the missing starlet's deepest, darkest secrets, Grace finds herself in grave danger--she may die long before she's even been born.

From critically acclaimed author Rio Youers, an action-packed crime novel featuring three kick-ass heroines--bandmates who moonlight as vigilantes.

Blood. Bullets. Rock and roll.

Meet the Bang-Bang Sisters: Brea, Jessie, and Flo. Together, they're a kick-ass rock band with an unbreakable bond.

But that's only half the story. Offstage, they're highly skilled vigilantes, traveling the country in their beaten-up tour van to exact justice on criminals who have slipped through the system. Part rock stars, part assassins, they're a force to be reckoned with.

Drawn by a tantalizing lead, the sisters head to Reedsville, Alabama--a city crawling with destitution and corruption--where they close in on a notorious serial killer known as "the wren." But they soon discover that they have walked straight into a trap set by Chance Kotter, a ruthless mobster with a personal vendetta.

Bruised and beaten, the sisters find themselves at the mercy of Chance and a sadistic game of survival that will pit them against each other: Forty-eight hours. One city. Three sisters. Only one of them can survive.

Full of gripping action and shocking twists that come at a breakneck pace, The Bang-Bang Sisters is a relentless, edge-of-your-seat thrill ride that will leave you breathless.

From the author of Unladylike Lessons in Love comes the second spectacular novel in the Marleigh Sisters series, following Anya as she must marry in order to inherit a fortune...and fight her attraction to the man who stands in her way.

Anya Marleigh is a singer and sitar player in Queen Charlotte's court. She is left a fortune by Dowager Countess Budleigh, one of her elderly clients who used to hire her for musical evenings. But there is a condition attached. Anya must marry before her next birthday if she wants to see any of the fortune. The executor of the will is an insufferably conceited man who must consent to her marriage--if he doesn't give his consent, the fortune reverts to him.

But Damian Ashton is only part of the problem. The Budleigh family see Anya as a usurper. They believe the fortune is rightfully theirs, and they will do all in their power--including accusing Anya of murder and Damian of some dubious and criminal dealings--to get their hands on the fortune. Now Anya must do everything she can to thwart their efforts, save herself from the gallows, and at the same time, resist the powerful attraction she feels towards Damian--who surely is only interested in keeping the Budleigh money.

Can Anya sort out the tangle--or must she lose her heart to find her fortune?

Yellowjackets meets House of Hollow in award-winning author Kyrie McCauley's gripping and magical YA thriller following a group of young women as they face the stress of harsh elements, a mysterious monster, and an unraveling of secrets after their yacht is wrecked off the coast of North America.

Liv Whitlock knows she doesn't belong there. But after years of stumbling between foster homes, often due to her own self-destructive tendencies, Liv desperately needs to change the trajectory of her life . . . so she steals her perfect sister's identity.

Liv starts to rewrite her story, winning a prestigious internship on a movie set filming in Alaska, and finds herself on a luxury yacht alongside pop star Paris Grace, actress sisters Effie and Miri Knight, Olympic gymnast Rosalind Torres, and social media influencer Celia Jones. Liv tries to find common ground with her famous companions, but just as the group starts to bond, a violent storm wrecks their vessel, stranding them on an island in the North Pacific Ocean.

Among the threats of starvation and exposure, they learn there is a predator lurking in the forest, unlike anything they've seen before--until they begin to see it in themselves. Every injury they suffer on the island causes inexplicable changes in their bodies. With little hope for rescue and only each other as their final tether to humanity, can the girls endure the ominous forces at work on the island? Or will they lose themselves to their darker natures?

"Fireworks explode down the shore in Rip Tide, Colleen McKeegan's absorbing novel. At once an insightful look at tangled family dynamics and a wrenching story of youthful delusion, Rip Tide illustrates that for many women, the past is a ticking time bomb. The deeper we bury it, the bigger the boom. Spread out a blanket, crack open Rip Tide and prepare to be dazzled."--Jillian Medoff, author of When We Were Bright and Beautiful

From the author of The Wild One, a heartfelt and suspenseful novel about two sisters returning to their childhood beachfront home who are forced to confront their traumatic past when a body washes ashore.

It's been fifteen years since Kimmy Devine promised herself she'd never move back to Rocky Cape, the idyllic South Jersey beach town where she grew up. She doesn't want to relive the crushing heartbreak and scandal that ravaged her world as a teen. Her younger sister Erin shares those feelings, the wounds she caused so many years ago forever binding her and Kimmy.

Yet here they are, back in their hometown: Kimmy, floundering after quitting her high-powered finance job in London to help her dad run the family's hardware stores; Erin, reeling from fertility issues and an ongoing divorce, begging to be taken seriously by her parents. The more time they spend in Rocky Cape, the stronger the pull of nostalgia, and both Erin and Kimmy slip on the past like a pair of last year's sandals, forgetting about the blisters when worn too long.

As the sisters celebrate their homecoming at their parents' yacht club, a handful of familiar faces arrive to dampen the revelry. The next morning, a body is found floating nearby and long-buried secrets from their adolescence begin to emerge. Someone from the sisters' past, it seems, is out for revenge.

Told in fast-paced, dual timelines, Rip Tide is a steamy, tension-filled tale of suspense about family, friendships broken and repaired, young love lost and rekindled, forgiveness and second chances, taking control of your life, and the dangerous decisions we make when blinded by desire.

The thrills and chills are far from over in the third novel from Bram Stoker Award winner and master of scare, horror legend Adam Cesare.

Quinn has just survived yet another bloody run-in with the murderous clown Frendo, but somehow still she knows this won't be the last. Tired of being hunted and seeing innocent people hurt, Quinn believes the only way to beat the horror is to take justice into her own hands--and stop the Frendo followers herself. Little does she know that this path will take her across cornfields and state lines, to where she will have to face the most dangerous and bloody menace yet: True believers.

It's an all-new tale in this terrifying trio series about the villains inside us all, from the master of slashers and suspense, award-winning author Adam Cesare.

Clown in a Cornfield was 2020's Bram Stoker Award Winner for Superior Achievement in a Young Adult Novel.

This Christmas, the hunters become the hunted...

When four trail hunters go missing in the fells of Cumbria on Christmas Eve, the race is on to find them before nightfall - when the temperature plummets.

After hours of searching, the first body is found... Not frozen in the snow, but brutally murdered and bearing a warning: the real hunt has begun.

As a snowstorm descends, three lives hang in the balance. But can the killer be caught before the trail goes cold?

From the master of Christmas crime comes a thriller that will chill you to the bone this Winter, perfect for fans of James Patterson, Clare Mackintosh and anyone who prefers their mince pies with a side of murder.

Readers are gripped by The Night Before Christmas:

'This is by far the best book I've read all year. Top marks for storyline, pace and setting. Alex Pine always delivers a cracking Christmas treat. As far as I'm concerned the festive season would no longer be the same without a dose of Christmas crime in Cumbria!' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Such a breath of wintery fresh air to the thriller genre.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'This is the kind of book where you say just one more chapter, and before you know it, you have finished it.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I was desperate to get into this ... I was not one bit disappointed. It was fast paced and exciting. I found it hard to put it down.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I raced through it this weekend. Such a smart idea: twisty, warped, credible, brilliantly plotted and compelling. Deserves to be such a hit.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Loved this festive crime thriller. Gorgeous Lake District setting but with a very dark storyline. Excellent characters and fast paced.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A fast paced storyline with plenty of red herrings to keep you guessing how it will all come together.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Definitely worth reading on a cold night, maybe as the snow falls outside.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Cleverly crafted, twisty, gripping and suspenseful' B. A. Paris

Only the killer holds the key. . .

A Sunday Times Book of the Summer

IT WAS THE CRIME THAT SHOCKED A NATION.

The Flowers were the perfect family. Until the day fifteen-year-old Joseph shot dead his parents and baby brother whilst his younger sister Eve hid. The family home became known as 'The Red House', the place where the walls were covered in blood.

THEY THOUGHT THEY HAD THE KILLER.

No one knows why Joseph murdered his family: the following day he crashed his car and has been in a coma for two decades. Eve's always known he did it; she saw the crime, after all.

WHAT IF THEY WERE WRONG?

Now an adult, Eve is forced to re-examine her memories when disturbing new evidence about the case comes to light. Rumour has it that Joseph created a hidden level in his game that night, which might hold the key.

But if Joseph didn't do it, then the killer's still out there - and they're coming back for the girl who escaped. . .

'A masterclass in pace and intrigue. Tense, immersive, clever, surprising and unique'
Andrea Mara, author of No One Saw a Thing

'I wanted to immediately start reading again to check the very clever clues... A clever and engaging mystery with a resolution that will completely blow you away'
Susi Holliday, author of The Hike

'You won't know where you're going until the last page. A genuinely delicious mystery'
Christina Dalcher, author of Vox

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Readers are LOVING The Red House:

'Definitely a contender for any year's book of the year'

'An emotional rollercoaster of a ride. . .I could not put it down'

'Wow. Just wow'

'Carefully crafted plot and well-drawn characters made this an intelligent thriller that had me hooked'

'A brilliant thriller from the first page until the last'

I STILL REMEMBER STANDING OUTSIDE THE BLAZING HOUSE. I WASN'T SORRY.

Lydia Walker is a forensic photographer, trudging through life in the shadow of her traumatic past, when she is assigned a case centered around the gruesome murder of a camping couple. Her personal life begins to improve after a chance encounter that makes her feel like she's finally connected with someone, a fellow tortured soul named Adam.

As more victims are unearthed she discovers she has a personal connection to the case, her commitment to the case grows deeper, but her motives remain opaque to her colleagues. Will she sacrifice her reputation and her morality to explore her darker urges? Or will she uphold the justice system that failed her, and never held space for her.

With lies this deep, who can be trusted to tell the truth?

The small community of Grady made national news in the aftermath of a string of missing girls, both dead and alive, being discovered in the quaint lakeside town in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

As details emerge from the girls' time in captivity, more questions are raised about the involvement of several possible suspects.

For years, secrets have been kept by the residents of Grady Lake to protect the monsters who lived among them. As the death toll continues to climb, we are left to wonder: do secrets die with those who keep them?

This heartstopping thriller from the author of Grady Lake and Delta County will keep you guessing until the final page.

Shadows skulk in the depths of Mammoth Cave!

There are rumors of ghosts haunting Mammoth Cave National Park-eerie noises, spooky apparitions, and even a strange red liquid leaking from the walls. Fortunately, the Specter Detectors are on the case!

Who are the Spector Detectors?

According to Amelia Zhang: the best spirit hunters in the southeast. According to Justin Case: a suspicious group who appeared alongside the haunted activity. Bethany Caulfield just wants to show off her old park. But when mystery beckons from the caverns beneath their feet, she might not get that chance. Because of the ghostly occurrences, the park is threatening to shut down all cave adventures!

Are there truly specters lurking in the darkness? Is something else causing the echoing whispers, strange shades, and eerie emanations? It's up to the Junior Rangers Investigative Club to get to the bottom of this mystery! To keep the park open and find the phantoms, J.R.I.C. is on the case!

The Specters of Mammoth Cave is a mystery novel in the Junior Rangers Investigative Club Novels series. Follow five members of the J.R.I.C. as they investigate spine chilling occurrences in the depths of Mammoth Cave, learning and discovering more about the history and legacy of the world's longest cave, and one of the most famous National Parks. This book is for anyone interested in the history, natural wonder, and mysterious potential of Mammoth Cave National Park and everyone who loves ensemble mystery/adventure stories. Whether you intend to visit Mammoth Cave, have visited in the past, or simply want to learn more about the park, join Justin, Bethany, Amelia, and friends on the case!

When Francine marries someone else, Katchoo recovers from the devastating loss by focusing on her art with a star-studded gallery exhibition. But all is not well in paradise as Francine struggles to adapt to life without Katchoo and Tambi forces David to tell his terrible secret to the two women who love him most, Katchoo and Casey. Katchoo's solution is shocking and heartwarming but as the plan unfolds things get complicated when Francine returns to claim her place by Katchoo's side and finds the spot taken. Can Francine convince Katchoo to take her back? Find out in this exciting finale to the Strangers In Paradise saga!

La novela de la protagonista de una de las películas más esperadas del año: ARGYLLE.

Un espectacular thriller de espías, acción y aventura.

Elly Conway, Bryce Dallas Howard en el filme, es la autora de la novela que inspira la película dirigida por Matthew Vaughn y con un elenco espectacular que reúne a Henry Cavill, Samuel L. Jackson, John Cena y Dua Lupa.

Christopher Clay tuvo una infancia difícil. Nacido en Rusia y abandonado por sus padres, fue adoptado por una familia americana con la que se crió en los Estados Unidos. Pero nunca olvidó sus orígenes y regresó a su país convertido en Vasily Federov, un hombre de negocios inmensamente rico, decidido a recolocar a su país en el centro del poder mundial. Frente a él, Frances Coffey, legendaria agente de la CIA y su equipo de agentes especiales. Entre ellos, Aubrey Argylle, cuyo oscuro pasado familiar le capacita para una misión tan peligrosa como sofisticada: localizar, antes que los hombres de Federov, el escondite de un tesoro napoleónico, arrebatado por los nazis y trasladado en secreto a uno de los lugares más recónditos de Europa. Las cartas están echadas, que gane el mejor.

ENGLISH DESCRIPTION

One Russian magnate's dream of restoring a nation to greatness has set in motion a chain of events which will take the world to the brink of chaos. Only Frances Coffey, the CIA's most legendary spymaster, can prevent it. But to do so, she needs someone special.

Enter Argylle. His life came to a crashing halt as a teenager. Since then he has been treading water, building barriers between himself and the world. Until one moment of compassion and brilliance will bring him to the attention of the most powerful woman in the secret world.

Coffey knows all about Argylle's dark past. She knows it haunts him. But she also knows it may give him the skills to join the team going up against one of the most powerful men in the world. His crash course in espionage will take him from the jungles of Thailand to the boulevards of Monaco, from the monasteries of Mount Athos to a forgotten cavern buried deep in the mountains.

It is a deathly rollercoaster ride that will either make him - or break him...

Sometimes the real treasures are the people you meet along the way!

The plan was very simple, Thief 1, Thief 2 and Thief 3 would dig a tunnel and rob a bank at night. They even took an excavation course with the best teachers.

As it turns out, the thieves have a lot of unexpected skills, but digging tunnels to banks is not one of them. Their tunnels do lead to some very interesting places though...

Humorous cosy-crime caper in which a feisty, amoral book dealer uses her unique skills to catch a murderer, desperate to hide the secrets kept by the yoga-obsessed staff and students of a West London ashram.

When a set of rare, impossible-to-find yoga books are stolen from a West London ashram, its leaders turn to Cordelia, the paperback sleuth, to recover them - a set-up that's a little awkward as they've previously barred her from yoga classes for selling marijuana to their students. But what begins as a hunt for missing paperbacks soon becomes a murder investigation as those involved with the ashram can't seem to stop dropping down dead - murdered with a whisky bottle to the head or a poisoned curry. Can Cordelia work out who the killer is and bring them to justice before they bring an end to her sleuthing for good.

The Dropout meets Inventing Anna in this cinematic and page-turning summer read! A ripped-from-the-headlines story set in the glossy offices of Silicon Valley startups and NYC new media, Anna Bright Is Hiding Something explores our fascination with female founders breaking barriers--and sometimes behaving badly in the process.

Anna Bright is committing fraud. But nobody knows it yet. Not the board of her multibillion-dollar company, not her investors, not the public breathlessly anticipating the launch of BrightSpot, and not the media--including Jamie Roman, a hardworking journalist for BusinessBerry. But when Jamie does learn about Anna's misconduct, she embarks on a bicoastal journey to expose the crimes and make a name for herself as a journalist. It's not long before Anna learns what the reporter is up to, however--and she'll do anything to stop Jamie.

Especially now that BrightLife's IPO is days away.