You Killed Me First (2025) John Marrs "The most chilling opening I've ever read in any book-a superb start to a stellar thriller. This is trademark John Marrs and then some! Clever, twisty, dark, surprising, propulsive-an elevated thriller that readers will devour. I loved it."
There Came A-Tapping (2025) Andrea Carter "An atmospheric, creepy, tense thriller - intriguing, haunting, and kept me guessing right till the end. I loved it. A sure-fire hit!"
Death at the White Hart (2025) Chris Chibnall "A small town, big heart mystery full of deep dark secrets and cleverly breadcrumbed clues - authentic, pacy, rich and extremely satisfying."
The Killing Sense (2025) Sam Blake "A riveting, textured, glamorous crime thriller set in contemporary Paris - magnifique! Sam Blake's best novel yet."
The Inheritance (2025) Trisha Sakhlecha "Original, compelling, truly absorbing and utterly unputdownable. With masterful storytelling, this is crime fiction at its very best."
Bad Tourists (2024) Caro Carver "With a genius premise, Bad Tourists hooks from the first page and doesn't let go until the nail-biting final chapter when the cleverly woven threads pull together for a perfect ending. A sublime thriller, an absolute scorcher. I loved it!"
Redemption (2024) Jack Jordan "Tense, dark, emotional, and beautifully written, this action-packed gut-punch of a novel is flawless, and one of the best books I've read this year."
I Died on a Tuesday (2024) Jane Corry "A clever, twisty story of unravelling secrets, with a huge heart at its core. A joy for crime lovers."
Truth Truth Lie (2024) Claire McGowan "A genius premise and a truly hypnotic story that had me hooked from the very first page. Intricate plotting and breathless pace - a masterpiece."
The Guests (2024) Nikki Smith "A sumptuous blend of glossy luxury and dark underbelly."
In Her Place (2024) Edel Coffey "With a brilliant premise and non-stop pace, In Her Place is a stellar example of dilemma-noir. Clever, fresh, dark and thought-provoking - I gulped it down."
Every Move You Make (2024) C L Taylor "An exceedingly clever, tense, surprising and satisfying rollercoaster of a book - I devoured it in one sitting."
The Best Way to Bury Your Husband (2024) Alexia Casale "The Best Way To Bury Your Husband is poignant, funny, and warm, but also dark, searing and downright heart-breaking. Beautifully written with a perfect blend of humour, pathos, and important, hard-hitting messages."
A Guilty Secret (2024) Philippa East "Masterful, clever, surprising at ever turn; a proper page-turner and a one-sitting read. I couldn't stop turning the pages. Sublime."
The Escape (2023) Ruth Kelly "Dark, immersive, and tantalisingly atmospheric, The Escape is wholly absorbing and completely addictive."
The Trap (2023) Catherine Ryan Howard "The Trap is everything you want in a book - breathless pace, clever plot, addictive characters, and very pertinent social commentary on how victims are judged. Whip smart, utterly absorbing, and unputdownable."
The Lodgers (2023) Eithne Shortall "Immersive, captivating, and full of heart, I fell in love with The Lodgers. A story that's deeply moving but also laugh out loud funny, this is Eithne Shortall at the absolute top of her game."
The Last Dance (2023) (Detective Miller, book 1) Mark Billingham "A captivating combination of humour, emotion, mystery and tension, The Last Dance is everything you could wish for in a new detective series. Sharp and funny, with hidden layers, just like Detective Declan Miller himself."
Grave Expectations (2023) Alice Bell "Funny, fast, sharp, original, and addictive ... a unique breath of fresh air. Brilliant!"
Good Girls Die Last (2023) Natali Simmonds "Searing and unflinching, Good Girls Die Last is rousing, angry and beautiful. Impossible to put down, right to the gut-punch ending. Stunning, I absolutely loved it."
Hazard Night (2023) Laura Vaughan "Beautifully written, Hazard Night is dark and devious, immersive, compelling, and intensely atmospheric. A wonderfully absorbing read."
Dirty Laundry (2023) Disha Bose "Everything I want in a book - Desperate Housewives in a small-town setting, each one up to no good and each turn in the story even better than the last."
Kia Abdullah "Those People Next Door is intelligent, clever, poignant, sharp, and thought-provoking, right through to the perfect final line. Another sure hit for Kia Abdullah, I loved it and can't wait to see what comes next."
After Paris (2022) Nicole Kennedy "Nicole Kennedy writes beautifully about female friendship, family dramas, relationships, parenting, and the city of Paris. Moving, funny, and hugely relatable."
The Perfect Escape (2022) Leah Konen "What a clever book, I inhaled every chapter, desperate to find out what was going on. I absolutely loved it! Those cliffhangers!"
Eleanor Ray "Heart-warming and thought-provoking, a mystery with a difference. It's beautifully constructed around the everyday items its central character hoards, as she slowly uncovers the secrets of her past. I loved it."
The Last to Know (2020) Jo Furniss "A big house, a small town, a dark past, and a whole lot of secretsall woven seamlessly together with Jo Furniss’s beautiful and evocative writing style. I raced through The Last to Know, from the edge-of-seat opening to the very satisfying ending. Highly recommended!"