Bøger af Stephen Edger

Formerly published as REMORSE. A week ago, John Duggan had it all married with a beautiful four month-old daughter; career on the up; and nice house in a good area of Southampton. But behind closed doors, his wife is cheating on him; his daughter's relentless screaming deprives them of sleep; and he drinks heavily. Struggling to maintain balance in his life, cracks start to appear. Unable to deal with the mounting pressure, he hires a private investigator to spy on his wife. He is prepared to do anything to maintain the idyll. As the conclusion of Duggan's trial looms, he must come to terms with what he has done and why he is facing a life behind bars. He is about to learn a valuable lesson: not every fairy tale has a happy ending... Betrayal, revenge, regret and suspense: TELL NO LIES is a heart-breaking thriller, exploring what fathers will do when driven to desperation. What people are saying about TELL NO LIES 'Well worth reading. Couldn't put it down. A few twists and turns. Did not expect the ending. Very sad. Will look for more books by this author.' (Lorna Russell) 'It was one of those books where you just have to have a good think afterwards about some of the things that happened and how we should never take our lives for granted. I found this book very nicely written, the words and story just flowed and I couldn't put it down.' (Mandy Hartley) 'This really is a great read, the tension mounts from the first page...very well written and holds the reader from the first to the last page - I can thoroughly recommend this book.' (Fran Burke)

How do you catch a killer who knows your every move?The woman lay flat on the table, her face to one side, her wrists bound with thick tape. Deep scratches marked the wood beneath her fingers, now resting cold and still...When a womans body is found in an abandoned bar near the Southampton docks, Detective Kate Matthews is called in to lead the investigation. She must solve this case to prove she is coping with the death of a close colleague. Kate knows a pile of ripped up newspaper cuttings discovered at the victims house must be a piece of the puzzle, but her team keep hitting dead-ends... Until she finds a disturbing clue that convinces her of three things: The murder is linked to the body of a man found hanging in a warehouse, she is on the hunt for a calculated serial killer, and the killer is watching her every move.Kate realises there will be another victim soon, and that her own life is in grave danger, but no one else believes her theory. Can she find and stop the most twisted killer of her career, before another life is lost?An absolutely NAIL-BITING thriller that will keep you guessing to the very last page. Perfect for fans of Robert Dugoni, James Patterson and MJ Arlidge. What readers are saying about Dead to Me:I absolutely adored this book! An enthralling mystery, fast paced and thrilling; absolutely unputdownable. I did not want it to end and yet was frantically turning the pages to find out what was really going on. Brilliant writing. Loved Detective Kate Matthews - cannot wait for more books with her. So glad I discovered this incredible author. Goodreads Reviewer, 5 starsA tense cat and mouse thriller that leaves your brain in a whirl!... Without giving away any spoilers, Watching You had the hairs on my neck on end as I checked and double checked my doors and windows were locked. The stalking element of this novel sent shivers down my spine!... It was certainly a fast paced and action filled plot, plenty of twists and turns and red herrings to keep the reader detectives amongst us happy! Chapter in My LifeA brilliant thriller that will keep you gripped and turning pages right to the end. I was also kept in suspense until the end. Highly recommend. Goodreads Reviewer, 5 starsThe killer is on a rampage, leaving a trail of bodies with macabre clues that Kate must solve if she is to stop the killing. Intense and creepy. Cayo Costa, 5 stars An enthralling, fast paced mystery that kept me hooked from the very start. The murders had me so intrigued and I was desperate to find out who was behind such twisted deaths I really enjoyed reading this one and I would definitely read more of Stephen's work. Congratulations on a great book! Breakfast at ShelbysWow this book was good, I really enjoyed it. Kate is a very dedicated and driven police officer whose private life is a mess. You cant help but like her.This book has a lot going for it; it is gritty, brutally honest in places and full of suspense. I really found this book hard to put down. It totally had me engaged right the way through

Some mistakes you live with. Others you die forWhen the body of a young woman is found in the boot of an abandoned car near the Southampton Docks, Detective Kate Matthews is ordered to stay well away from the scene.Exactly a year ago, Amy, a junior detective on Kates team, was murdered when she was sent undercover to catch a serial killer targeting young girls. Kate never forgave herself for letting the killer slip through her fingers and her team are worried this coincidence might push her over the edge.When another girls body is uncovered days later with similar bruising around the neck, Kate launches an investigation of her own, determined to connect new evidence to the old to catch this monster before more innocent lives are taken Mysterious sympathy cards left with the families of the victims finally lead Kate to the twisted individual from her past. But if shes found the killer, why does the body count keep rising? An absolutely heart-stopping crime thriller that will have you sleeping with the lights on. Perfect for fans of Robert Dugoni, James Patterson and M.J. Arlidge. What readers are saying about Dying Day:Flipping heck!keeps you in his clutches until you reach the OMG I never saw that coming conclusion An extremely spine-tingling premise and is a worthy addition to this series. The Book Review Caf, 5 starsWow!! I did not see that ending coming at all. I loved this book so much. Goodreads Reviewer, 5 starsBloody awesome!... You get totally sucked in and you cant put it down. I was flying through the pages as I just had to know what was going to happen next in this gritty, captivating and totally thrilling book. It was a case of just one more chapter Seriously guys this book is really good, I highly recommend it and give it a big fat 5 stars. Bonnies Book Talk, 5 stars#Boom what an opening! A buckle up and hold on tight read So many OMG WTAF moments! This one is perfect for armchair detectives who love their reading ponds full of red herrings! Goodreads Reviewer, 4 starsAn unputdownable read - loved it - and I look forward to many more in the future. No pressure then Stephen !!!!... The excellent writing and clever twists and turns kept me totally absorbed in the plot from the beginning to its surprising and unexpected ending. Goodreads Reviewer, 5 starsI honestly didnt get the twist until it happened and really didnt see it coming! A great thriller which kept the pages turning right to the very end! Five Stars! Stardust Book Reviews, 5 starsHooked me in from the first page and could not freaking put it down. I completely devoured this book he blew it out of the water with this one. If you want a fast-paced, captivating, and gripping book that will have you on the edge of your seat you need to read this book. Shylas Uncensored Opinions, 5 starsTotally enthralling I was transfixed from the start

The wedding vows are exchanged, then the nightmare begins... `A heart-in-the-mouth, tense and incredibly gripping read that kept me awake until the small hours' Carol Wyer, author of The Birthday

A tense psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Perfect for fans of Shari Lapena, B A Paris and C.L. Taylor