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The Haunted Lady (The hilda Adams Mysteries Ser. #2)
By Mary Roberts Rinehart. 1942
A very very rich dowager is being scared to death . . .A classic whodunit by a #1 bestselling author…
who 'helped the mystery series grow up" (New York Times)First a cloud of bats; then rats - it looks like someone is trying to frighten Eliza Fairbanks into her grave. At least that's what the elderly widow claims is being done to her. Nurse Hilda Adams, aka "Miss Pinkerton" to the Homicide Bureau, believes Eliza's fears could just be true . . .And when a dubious assortment of relatives come visiting Eliza at the mansion, it's Hilda's job to keep an eye on Eliza before a potential killer resorts to more definitive means. And considering all the bad blood running through the heart of the Fairbanks family, it might already be too late to save her charge.Dark Sky Island: A chilling mystery set on the Channel Islands (Jennifer Dorey)
By Lara Dearman. 2018
'A brooding, complex mystery' CAZ FREAR'A deeply atmospheric and gripping thriller with a wonderful sense of place' ROZ WATKINSThere's a…
killer on the island - and someone knows who...When human bones are found in a remote bay in the Channel Islands, DCI Michael Gilbert is plunged into an investigation to find out who they belong to. The remains are decades old - but after another body is discovered, the police realise they could be dealing with a serial killer. Journalist Jennifer Dorey is desperate for answers, driven by a secret of her own - but it soon becomes clear that nobody on the island is quite what they seem. Will anyone tell the truth before it's too late? Or will the killer on the island strike again...?A gripping thriller, perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves and Peter May.One Eye Open: A gripping standalone thriller from the Sunday Times bestseller
By Paul Finch. 2019
If the lies don't kill you, the truth will An electrifying, high-octane thrill ride; the new must-read standalone from a…
Sunday Times bestseller. Dark, gritty and always at the edge of your seat, this unforgettable new outing from master storyteller, Paul Finch, will appeal to fans of Peter James, Mark Billingham and Angela Marsons.**********************************Readers love ONE EYE OPEN: "Finch does it again! Tightly plotted, well written and pacy as hell" - Netgalley Review"Excellent thriller with great characters." - Netgalley Review"Paul's writing yet again catapults you straight into the book..." - Netgalley Review**********************************YOU CAN RUNA high-speed crash leaves a man and woman clinging to life.Neither of them carries ID. Their car has fake number plates.In their luggage: a huge amount of cash.Who are they? What are they hiding?And what were they running from?YOU CAN HIDEDS Lynda Hagen, once a brilliant detective, gave it all up to raise her family.But something about this case reignites a spark in her... BUT YOU'LL ALWAYS SLEEP WITH...What begins as an investigation soon becomes an obsession.And it will lead her to a secret so dangerous that soon there will be nowhere left to hide.ONE EYE OPENSmashing Grammar: A guide to improving your writing skills and avoiding common mistakes
By Craig Shrives. 2019
Have you ever sent an email and then realised you've used the wrong kind of your? Do you hope for…
the best when writing loose or lose? Are semicolons a mystery to you?Armed with Smashing Grammar, you will be able to boost your confidence, sharpen your writing skills and refine your vocabulary without breaking a sweat.Easy to navigate and packed with real-life examples, this helpful and friendly guide includes a comprehensive checklist of common pitfalls and mistakes to avoid, from knowing when to use a possessive apostrophe correctly to mastering there and their. Smashing Grammar also features an A-Z guide of grammar essentials to help bring your writing up to scratch. Each entry includes a variety of examples to illustrate the grammar rules, as well as reasons why you should care and key points to summarise. With Craig's clear-cut advice, you will struggle to find yourself getting caught out by grammar again.One Eye Open: 2021's must-read standalone from the Sunday Times bestseller!
By Paul Finch. 2019
If the lies don't kill you, the truth will An electrifying, high-octane thrill ride; the new must-read standalone from a…
Sunday Times bestseller. Dark, gritty and always at the edge of your seat, this unforgettable new outing from master storyteller, Paul Finch, will appeal to fans of Peter James, Mark Billingham and Angela Marsons.**********************************Readers are already loving ONE EYE OPEN: "Finch does it again! Tightly plotted, well written and pacy as hell" - Netgalley Review"Excellent thriller with great characters." - Netgalley Review"Paul's writing yet again catapults you straight into the book..." - Netgalley Review**********************************YOU CAN RUNA high-speed crash leaves a man and woman clinging to life.Neither of them carries ID. Their car has fake number plates.In their luggage: a huge amount of cash.Who are they? What are they hiding?And what were they running from?YOU CAN HIDEDS Lynda Hagen, once a brilliant detective, gave it all up to raise her family.But something about this case reignites a spark in her... BUT YOU'LL ALWAYS SLEEP WITH...What begins as an investigation soon becomes an obsession.And it will lead her to a secret so dangerous that soon there will be nowhere left to hide.ONE EYE OPENDark Sky Island: A chilling mystery set on the Channel Islands (Jennifer Dorey)
By Lara Dearman. 2018
'A brooding, complex mystery' CAZ FREAR'A deeply atmospheric and gripping thriller with a wonderful sense of place' ROZ WATKINSThere's a…
killer on the island - and someone knows who...When human bones are found in a remote bay in the Channel Islands, DCI Michael Gilbert is plunged into an investigation to find out who they belong to. The remains are decades old - but after another body is discovered, the police realise they could be dealing with a serial killer. Journalist Jennifer Dorey is desperate for answers, driven by a secret of her own - but it soon becomes clear that nobody on the island is quite what they seem. Will anyone tell the truth before it's too late? Or will the killer on the island strike again...?A gripping thriller, perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves and Peter May.One Eye Open: 2021's must-read standalone from the Sunday Times bestseller!
By Paul Finch. 2020
If the lies don't kill you, the truth will An electrifying, high-octane thrill ride; the new must-read standalone from a…
Sunday Times bestseller. Dark, gritty and always at the edge of your seat, this unforgettable new outing from master storyteller, Paul Finch, will appeal to fans of Peter James, Mark Billingham and Angela Marsons.**********************************Readers are already loving ONE EYE OPEN: "Finch does it again! Tightly plotted, well written and pacy as hell" - Netgalley Review"Excellent thriller with great characters." - Netgalley Review"Paul's writing yet again catapults you straight into the book..." - Netgalley Review**********************************YOU CAN RUNA high-speed crash leaves a man and woman clinging to life.Neither of them carries ID. Their car has fake number plates.In their luggage: a huge amount of cash.Who are they? What are they hiding?And what were they running from?YOU CAN HIDEDS Lynda Hagen, once a brilliant detective, gave it all up to raise her family.But something about this case reignites a spark in her...BUT YOU'LL ALWAYS SLEEP WITH...What begins as an investigation soon becomes an obsession.And it will lead her to a secret so dangerous that soon there will be nowhere left to hide.ONE EYE OPEN