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Hunting a killer, a female detective is drawn into the abyss...Liverpool is in the grip of a serial killer. He suffocates his victims using a bin bag, and discards them like refuse on the streets.After tricking her way through a psychological evaluation, Detective Eleanor Rose has returned to police work.Her estranged half-sister, Beth Krush, who is also in the force, has not. Rather, she is languishing in hospital with a serious knife wound, battling demons during her sleepless nights.Both are determined to solve the case. Rose is following her instincts, tracking down a once brilliant psychiatrist, now a homeless drifter, who may know the killer's identity.Bedbound, Krush is following a logical approach. Working the little evidence she can garner from loyal colleagues. Profiling the killer.As the tension in the bleak, fearful, and unforgiving city reaches fever-pitch, nerves will snap. Who will be on the receiving end?ROUGH SLEEPER is a dark, mind-twisting, emotional ride, with compelling characters and a jaw-dropping climax you won't forget. Look out for OUTCAST SISTER, the sensational first standalone book in this gripping detective series by James Davidson.If you like James Ellroy, Patrick Hamilton, Peter May, you will love these novels, both FREE with Kindle Unlimited and available in paperback.

After a policeman is shot dead, DCI John Blizzard seizes a chance to settle old scoresWhen a high-profile detective on a reality TV cop show is killed, John Blizzard fancies old-school gangster Nathaniel Callaghan for the crime.With the aging boss's control over his northern crime empire on the wane, Blizzard sees an opportunity to turn his associates against him. But MI5 are also in on the action, and the different departments are in danger of scuppering each other's investigation.Yet as skeletons clatter out of the closet, it dawns on Blizzard that things are not as clear cut as they seem.Who had murder on their mind, and who wrote the name on the bullet?THE NAME ON THE BULLET is the eleventh standalone murder mystery by John Dean to feature stalwart crime-solver DCI John Blizzard. The full list of books is as follows:1. THE LONG DEAD2. STRANGE LITTLE GIRL3. THE RAILWAY MAN4. THE SECRETS MAN5. A BREACH OF TRUST6. DEATH LIST7. A FLICKER IN THE NIGHT8. THE LATCH MAN9. NO AGE TO DIE10. THE VENGEANCE MAN11. THE NAME ON THE BULLET

More side-splitting amateur sleuthing in Oxford...Private eye Edie Fox wishes she could be half as glamorous and successful as her new client, Jessica Relish, who comes into her floundering detective agency in search of her missing husband Hugh.However, what starts off as a missing person case quickly takes a turn for the worse. When the handsome, charming, and much younger Hugh turns up dead in a wood, murdered, Edie is determined to discover who had it in for him.As the hunt to discover the truth begins and the list of suspects grows, Edie juggles work, chaotic home renovations, trying friendships, and a new relationship.Can Edie fight her self-destructive impulses and find the peace of mind to see the wood for the trees? Or will the killer benefit from all her distractions and get off scot-free?THE RUNAWAY HUSBAND is the second book in a series of hilarious cozy mysteries by bestselling author Julie Highmore. Look out for the first, THE MISSING AMERICAN, and the third, THE GHOSTWRITER'S STUDY, also FREE with Kindle Unlimited and available in paperback from Amazon.These standalone mysteries are perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Jesse Sutanto, Rachel Ward, and T E Kinsey!

Private investigator Edie Fox gets a very novel assignment...Concerned that the live-in carers are stealing from his eccentric older sister, Dylan McCrimmon asks Edie Fox to keep an eye on her affairs.Given that Suzie led a colourful and eventful life, the plan is for Edie to masquerade as a ghostwriter helping to write her memoirs.Edie enters the bohemian Oxford household, wins Suzie's confidence, and soon warms to her study.But calamity strikes when, during a garden party, one of the carers falls from a balcony to their death.Could they have been murdered? If so, given the layout of the house, only a few of the attendees could be responsible.Edie will have to really get into the role and establish the full truth of Suzie's past for the case to be wrapped up.THE GHOSTWRITER'S STUDY is the third book in a series of hilarious standalone cozy mysteries by bestselling author Julie Highmore. The full list of books is as follows:1. THE MISSING AMERICAN2. THE RUNAWAY HUSBAND3. THE GHOSTWRITER'S STUDYIf you enjoy fiction by Richard Osman, Jesse Sutanto, Rachel Ward, and T E Kinsey, you'll adore these books!

The best light-hearted mystery fiction you'll read all year!New to the private investigator game, Edie Fox is delighted when a handsome American client with disconcertingly dazzling teeth asks her to find his missing cousin, Isabella. Especially when he leaves her a bundle of cash to get started.However, the case quickly gets complicated, and so does her life when a one-night stand from her Oxford university days gets in touch and asks if her 26-year-old daughter, Maeve, is also his child.Juggling a chaotic home, a brimming wine glass, a daughter besotted with her new-found daddy, and a rekindled old flame, Edie must try to focus on the job.But with unreliable witnesses, a less than trustworthy client, and an assistant with her mind on other things, Edie will be up against it and risks losing all.THE MISSING AMERICAN is the first book in a series of hilarious cozy mysteries by bestselling author Julie Highmore. Look out for the next book in the series, THE RUNAWAY HUSBAND, and the third, THE GHOSTWRITER'S STUDY.If you enjoy fiction by Richard Osman, Jesse Sutanto, Rachel Ward, and T E Kinsey, you'll love these books!

Whilst detective John Blizzard looks into a series of drug-related deaths, an old nemesis appears who threatens to cloud his judgement.Frustrated with the slow progress of his colleagues' investigation into the deaths of several youngsters on his patch, DCI John Blizzard takes over, determined to catch the drug pushers. In so doing, he stumbles across information that might help solve a murder that occurred when he first joined CID.Many years ago, Des Fairley was shot dead after mouthing off about feared local villain Morrie Raynor. Now with Raynor's old righthand man on death's door, delirious, and in hospital, the detective is convinced he will reveal secrets about the unsolved crime.Suspecting that Raynor, whom he once put behind bars but is now free and at large, is linked to both cases, he rubs fellow officers up the wrong way when he insists on an unusual line of inquiry.Against the wishes of his superintendent and increasingly at odds with his staff, desperate to catch Raynor, the detective puts the general hospital at the centre of his investigation. But will his instincts prove to be right, or is old age finally getting the better of the veteran crime solver?If you enjoy murder mysteries full of red herrings and twists, THE SECRETS MAN is for you. THE SECRETS MAN is the fourth in a series of murder mysteries set in the fictional northern city of Hafton, England. The full list of books is as follows:1. THE LONG DEAD2. STRANGE LITTLE GIRL3. THE RAILWAY MAN4. THE SECRETS MAN5. A BREACH OF TRUST6. DEATH LIST7. A FLICKER IN THE NIGHT8. THE LATCH MAN9. NO AGE TO DIE10. THE VENGEANCE MAN11. THE NAME ON THE BULLETAll of these are available free with Kindle unlimited, and in paperback. If you enjoy novels by Peter James, Val McDermid and Ian Rankin, or classic detective fiction by Agatha Christie and GK Chesterton, you'll love these books.

Guardian angel or devil's advocate? DCI Blizzard hunts a killer.When a convicted sex-offender and murderer is released into the community, DCI Blizzard knows there will be uproar. The local church which is sheltering the man is targeted by protests and when a local youth is found murdered, the situation becomes uncontrollable.The convicted felon absconds, launching a man-hunt but people in the port city of Hafton are already taking matters into their own hands. Before long there is another death. Once again the church is central to the inquiry.Can DCI Blizzard work out who is responsible and bring some closure to a fractured community?NO AGE TO DIE is the ninth DCI John Blizzard murder mystery. It can be enjoyed on its own or as part of the series:1. THE LONG DEAD2. STRANGE LITTLE GIRL3. THE RAILWAY MAN4. THE SECRETS MAN5. A BREACH OF TRUST6. DEATH LIST7. A FLICKER IN THE NIGHT8. THE LATCH MAN9. NO AGE TO DIE10. THE VENGEANCE MAN11. THE NAME ON THE BULLET

A prisoner is killed on a secure wing, an undercover policeman is shot in his home. DCI Blizzard investigates.Detective John Blizzard wants to be spending some time with his new-born child, instead he is on a manhunt for a hitman targeting the police.Links to the death of a convicted paedophile in prison are explored, was he going to spill the beans on well-connected associates?Or are law enforcement merely dealing with a crazed gunman with a personal vendetta?Desperate to get results, Blizzard organises a crackdown on known criminals and decides to take on the city of Hafton's most feared gangster.But will kicking the hornet's nest have the results his chief superintendent demands? Or will Blizzard himself become the victim of the killer's wrath?DEATH LIST is written to be enjoyed as a standalone but it will make you want to read the other books in the series. The full list, in order of publication, is as follows:1. THE LONG DEAD2. STRANGE LITTLE GIRL3. THE RAILWAY MAN4. THE SECRETS MAN5. A BREACH OF TRUST6. DEATH LIST7. A FLICKER IN THE NIGHT8. THE LATCH MAN9. NO AGE TO DIE10. THE VENGEANCE MAN11. THE NAME ON THE BULLETAll of these books are FREE with Kindle unlimited, and available in paperback.

A spate of murderous arson attacks evokes bitter memories for stalwart detective John Blizzard...It was a defining moment in DCI John Blizzard's early career when he caught a notorious arsonist on a killing spree. Yet despite the culprit, Reginald Morris, being safely behind bars in a high-security mental hospital, a new series of attacks occurs.Blizzard is flummoxed. Has Morris found someone to do his bidding on the outside? Is this a personal vendetta? A copycat?The only clue to the killer's identity is obscure poetry that is being sent to Hafton police station. But is it just the work of a deranged mind who enjoys taunting the police, or someone hell-bent on revenge?Will Blizzard piece together the puzzle before there is another flicker in the night? A FLICKER IN THE NIGHT is the seventh murder mystery by John Dean to feature hard-hitting crime solver John Blizzard.The full list of books is as follows:1. THE LONG DEAD2. STRANGE LITTLE GIRL3. THE RAILWAY MAN4. THE SECRETS MAN5. A BREACH OF TRUST6. DEATH LIST7. A FLICKER IN THE NIGHT8. THE LATCH MAN9. NO AGE TO DIE10. THE VENGEANCE MAN11. THE NAME ON THE BULLETAll of these books are FREE with Kindle Unlimited and available in paperback.

A corrupt industrialist is found dead. When his family shed crocodile tears, DCI Blizzard turns the screw.The closure of the Smarts factory in a northern industrial city put many people out of work. Nothing was ever proven, but suspicions of serious financial corruption were rife. So when the aged owner is found dead in his home, DCI John Blizzard seizes the opportunity to investigate further.When natural causes are ruled out and a murder inquiry is opened, Dennis Smart's family are the obvious suspects. Yet each has an alibi, and when the net is widened, any number of the former factory employees might have sufficient motive.The subsequent investigation centres on a small group of left-wing dropouts who are locals in a backstreet pub. Will Detective Chief Inspector Blizzard ferret them out? And will he collar them for the crime? Or is he being led up the garden path whilst the real killer gets off scot free?A Breach of Trust is a page-turner full of twists that will keep you guessing until the very end. It is also available in paperback. You can enjoy A Breach of Trust as a standalone but it will make you want to read the other books in the series. The full list of books, in order of publication, is:1. THE LONG DEAD2. STRANGE LITTLE GIRL3. THE RAILWAY MAN4. THE SECRETS MAN5. A BREACH OF TRUST6. DEATH LIST7. A FLICKER IN THE NIGHT8. THE LATCH MAN9. NO AGE TO DIE10. THE VENGEANCE MAN11. THE NAME ON THE BULLETAll of which are available free with Kindle unlimited, and in paperback. If you enjoy novels by Peter James, Val McDermid and Ian Rankin, or classic detective fiction by Agatha Christie and GK Chesterton, you'll love these books.

A classic British murder mystery that'll keep you guessing!A teenager gets the fright of his life when he sneaks into a local graveyard for a crafty smoke. He is chased away by a man dressed in black, screaming blue murder.Rumours of such a local bogeyman have circulated around the northern city of Hafton for years, so the local police are none too amused. But DCI John Blizzard suspects there may be more to the story.Meanwhile a gang of robbers hold up a store in an escalating crime wave that soon results in a murder.The community are demanding answers and so is stalwart detective Blizzard. Yet unless he can separate fact from fiction, someone, possibly even the Vengeance Man, may well get away with the worst of crimes.THE VENGEANCE MAN is the tenth standalone murder mystery in this bestselling series by John Dean. The full list of books, all FREE with Kindle Unlimited and available in paperback, is as follows:THE LONG DEADSTRANGE LITTLE GIRLTHE RAILWAY MANTHE SECRETS MANA BREACH OF TRUSTDEATH LISTA FLICKER IN THE NIGHTTHE LATCH MANNO AGE TO DIETHE VENGEANCE MANTHE NAME ON THE BULLET

No one sees him come or go, but they all know he's been Doris Hornsby, the bed-bound matriarch of a notorious criminal family, calls in the police after she sees an intruder in her room.DCI Blizzard attends in person, bemused that a woman who has spent her life evading the law, now seeks its protection.Meeting the tough old bird, he senses a genuine fear. But if suspicions that the unwelcome guest was the infamous Latch Man are true, that fear should be allayed. A 'gentleman thief', he has never harmed a soul.But when the woman is later found to have died, DCI John Blizzard senses something is afoot. Dismissing the doctor's summary conclusion of natural causes, he determines to investigate further.What he discovers will shake the community to its core, scaring criminals and law-abiding folk alike. If it is true The Latch Man has returned, that is only part of the puzzle.Rivalries that have been simmering for years have come to the fore, and Blizzard must stop the case from snowballing into further tragedy.Can Blizzard discover The Latch Man's identity, and can he collar him for the crime?THE LATCH MAN is the eighth standalone title in a series of murder mysteries set in the fictional city of Hafton in northern England. It can be enjoyed on its own or alongside the other books.The full list is as follows:1. THE LONG DEAD2. STRANGE LITTLE GIRL3. THE RAILWAY MAN4. THE SECRETS MAN5. A BREACH OF TRUST6. DEATH LIST7. A FLICKER IN THE NIGHT8. THE LATCH MAN9. NO AGE TO DIE10. THE VENGEANCE MAN11. THE NAME ON THE BULLET

An unmarked grave, an old promise and a maverick detective...When an archaeological investigation of an old prisoner of war camp turns up several bodies in unmarked graves, it should be an open and shut case for DCI John Blizzard.But, on a foggy November morning, his instinct that something is not quite right is confirmed when forensics show that while most of the victims died during a flu epidemic after the Second World War, one of the deaths was far more recent.Who is this man? Why was he killed? As Blizzard and his team investigate, they begin to uncover a cruel crime, and a promise of revenge that goes back generations. Worse, the killer is at large and now motivated to strike again. Can Blizzard piece together the puzzle and let old wounds finally heal?Set in the fictional port of Hafton in northern England, THE LONG DEAD is a contemporary British whodunnit. If you are a reader who likes having to guess the identity of the murderer, you'll enjoy picking up on the various clues. With snappy dialogue and convincing characters, this is a page turner that the whole family will appreciate.This book is the first in a series of novels featuring detective John Blizzard and his team. The full list, in order of publication, is:1. THE LONG DEAD2. STRANGE LITTLE GIRL3. THE RAILWAY MAN4. THE SECRETS MAN5. A BREACH OF TRUST6. DEATH LIST7. A FLICKER IN THE NIGHT8. THE LATCH MAN9. NO AGE TO DIE10. THE VENGEANCE MAN11. THE NAME ON THE BULLET

Few tears are shed when an ex-boxer and local hard man is found dead in a disused railway signal box.When DCI John Blizzard is called in to investigate, he discovers no shortage of people who would want the bully dead. But getting any of them to come forward proves difficult.Having interrupted the opening day of the public display of a steam engine that DCI Blizzard lovingly helped restore, few are keener than he to see the perpetrator under lock and key.It transpires that the victim once gave a man life-changing injuries with a cruel sucker punch, thus Blizzard's colleagues think they've found a likely suspect. But the veteran detective is not so sure.In fact, the real culprits might be much closer to home. Probing deeper into the web of lies that surrounded the man's life, Blizzard might have to confront unpalatable truths that shatter his nostalgic view of the city's past.Set in the fictional port city of Hafton in northern England, THE RAILWAY MAN is a traditional British whodunit with a thrilling contemporary twist. The novel is the third title by John Dean to feature the burly, no-nonsense detective, John Blizzard, a man who refuses to take no for an answer.All the books in the series, in order of publication, are:1. THE LONG DEAD2. STRANGE LITTLE GIRL3. THE RAILWAY MAN4. THE SECRETS MAN5. A BREACH OF TRUST6. DEATH LIST7. A FLICKER IN THE NIGHT8. THE LATCH MAN9. NO AGE TO DIE10. THE VENGEANCE MAN11. THE NAME ON THE BULLET

A desecrated grave, an unforgotten crime, and a no-nonsense detective on the caseWhen detective John Blizzard is called to Hafton city cemetery to inspect a recently desecrated grave, he quickly suspects it is something to do with a girl who went missing years before.The grave belongs to the victims of an unsolved murder case, involving members of the family to which the girl belonged.DCI Blizzard is sure that the father was the culprit but previous attempts to bring him to justice had failed. Now a wealthy businessman, Blizzard is still determined to put him under lock and key.Spurred by the recent events, he convinces his divisional commander that the case be reopened. But Blizzard gets more than he bargained for when police probing brings a genuinely feared villain back to the area - a gangster who has always evaded the law and is ready to use any means necessary to do his dirty work.When a new murder is committed, the pressure is on to solve the case. But something is being hidden from the detectives and the clues point to a sinister crime ring that will do anything to evade capture and protect its interests.STRANGE LITTLE GIRL is the second book in the DCI John Blizzard crime series. They do not need to be read in any particular order, each is a standalone.

An amateur sleuth is tasked with clearing the name of an accused man...Julia Ford's dream of running a bookshop in the small Somerset town of Biddle Rhyne is fast becoming a nightmare, with the lack of traffic and high running costs.So when the door opens, she hopes it will be a wealthy customer. Rather it is a desperate man - a local accountant whom the police have fingered for murder.Having gained a reputation for solving crimes, Julia takes pity on the dishevelled Mr Cutty - even though he doesn't buy a book - and vows to help him.Yet the victim was seen arguing with Cutty, and named him in her dying breath. No wonder the police are intent on charging him.With a village fête on the horizon and local tempers running high over the planned bake-off, will Julia manage to unravel the mystery?MURDER ON A SPRING DAY is the third standalone mystery in this funny series set in rural England. The full list of books, all FREE with Kindle Unlimited and available in paperback, is as follows:1. MURDER ON A COUNTRY LANE2. MURDER IN A SOMERSET VILLAGE3. MURDER ON A SPRING DAYIf you are looking for a new light-hearted cozy mystery series, you've found it!

A wily doctor goes out on a limb to find a killer Two elderly people passing is an unremarkable occurrence in the British seaside town of Hastings, and certainly not unusual for police doctor and medical examiner Callie Hughes.But what bothers her inquisitive nature is that both individuals had recently packed a suitcase. Not the obvious actions of those with one foot in the grave.Exploring further, Callie's colleagues find irregularities in the bloods of one of the deceased, but having been cremated, the other individual is beyond reach. Her concerns dismissed by the obstructive, former romantic interest, DI Steve Miller, who can see no link between the deaths, Callie is side-lined and left to deal with a new trainee at the surgery who is proving hard to handle. If only Callie would rest her case, things might work out. But she is convinced a killer is out there, and won't stop nosing until she proves it. DEADLY REMEDIES is the fifth murder mystery by Candy Denman about female sleuth Dr Callie Hughes. The full list of books is as follows:

A police doctor tries to extricate herself from a tricky situation in this gripping medical thrillerWhen human remains are discovered in the garden of a house in the seaside town of Hastings, Dr Callie Hughes can't resist trying to dig up the truth.However, her amateur sleuthing is put on the backburner when her car is vandalised. She seems to have a stalker, and they are becoming increasingly intent on terrorising her.DI Steve Miller suspects it is a released criminal whom Callie helped put behind bars. But even with the detective sleeping outside her home and her friend Kate Ward protecting her, the situation escalates.Perhaps it is time to up sticks, leave the south coast for good, and head to Belfast where her boyfriend is waiting.Or perhaps someone with a bone to pick will stop Callie in her tracks.BONES OF CONTENTION is the seventh standalone mystery in this bestselling medical crime fiction series. The full list of books, FREE with Kindle Unlimited and available in paperback, is as follows:1. DEAD PRETTY2. BODY HEAT3. GUILTY PARTY4. VITAL SIGNS5. DEADLY REMEDIES6. MURDER LUST7. BONES OF CONTENTIONIf you enjoy fiction by Patricia Cornwell, Tim Sullivan, or Kathy Reichs, you'll love these books!

A physician fuels political uproar when she sticks to her findingsWhen bodies of immigrants begin to wash up on a Hastings beach, no one would envy police doctor Callie Hughes' sad job of checking for vital signs or pronouncing death.Hughes works alongside detectives DI Miller and DS Jeffries, slowly cataloguing some dozen deaths from a boat suspected to have capsized during an illegal crossing from France to England.But one victim stands out to Hughes. Body number nine. It has several characteristics that mark it as different from the others. Could it be the body of a people smuggler?Despite Dr Hughes having supplied crucial information about previous homicides, Miller and Jeffries are quick to dismiss her theories.But without their backup, will her desire to get to the bottom of the case land her in deep trouble?VITAL SIGNS is the fourth book in a gripping series of medical mysteries by Candy Denman. All of these books can be enjoyed as standalones. The full list is as follows: DEAD PRETTYBODY HEATGUILTY PARTYVITAL SIGNSDEADLY REMEDIESMURDER LUSTBONES OF CONTENTION

Curiosity about a strangled lawyer leads police doctor Callie Hughes along a bumpy road to the truth.When a lawyer is found dead in his home, the circumstances are indeed strange, if not wholly suspicious. An act of auto-eroticisation has gone terribly wrong, leading to an unintended climax to his life.It is only after another lawyer is found dead in his former boss's pool that Dr Callie Hughes begins to suspect there is more to the deaths. But she can't act on her instincts until the pathology reports are filed.What she can do is explore the men's respective backgrounds. Both having worked in the justice system, there are more than a few disgruntled individuals who could have wanted them dead. The challenge will be finding one connected to both men.Juggling her work as a police doctor and part-time GP, Callie risks overstepping the mark when it comes to investigating the case. But her instincts have been proven right in the past. And when another lawyer is publicly humiliated, she begins to develop a theory.Whilst the police may have seen her meddling as a hindrance in the past, when the strange antics in the coastal town of Hastings continue, in more ways than one they'll be grateful that through her sleuthing, she has closed in on the killer.GUILTY PARTY is the third Dr Callie Hughes murder mystery. It can be enjoyed as a standalone or alongside the other books in the series.Combining forensic work with private investigation and some police procedure, Candy Denman's books will delight fans of Kendra Elliot and Patricia Cornwell and are a must for serious crime fiction readers.

An intrepid medic tracks a killer looking for the ultimate thrill.Police doctor Callie Hughes is having doubts about her life on the south coast after her boyfriend's move to Belfast, when a mysterious death draws her once again into a criminal investigation.A woman is found dead in a holiday let. There are no signs of sexual assault but her bruised neck and protruding tongue suggest foul play. Callie notes a small mark on the woman's partly exposed breast.The once supportive DI Steve Miller has a new love interest and without him being on the ball, the case seems to be going nowhere. Well, that's until another body is found some days later. Going downhill would be more accurate.Suspicious that someone is targeting visitors to Hastings, the medic decides to carry out her own inquiry with the help of Miller's increasingly frustrated partner, DS Bob Jeffries.But without a safety net, and faced with a killer who knows how to cover their tracks, Callie is the only person standing between them and freedom. And that makes her the number one target.MURDER LUST is the sixth book in a bestselling series of mysteries by Candy Denman. The full list of books is as follows:DEAD PRETTYBODY HEATGUILTY PARTYVITAL SIGNSDEADLY REMEDIESMURDER LUSTBONES OF CONTENTION

A fugitive from justice, an impossible mission, and a taste for murderNail-biting? You'll chew your fingers off!Hiding away in a remote corner of Papua New Guinea, odd jobbing as a photographer and trek guide, ex-mountaineer Peter Blake stays under the radar. A wise move, given he's wanted by the FBI.But when a shady character who "deals in information" approaches him, flanked by a couple of heavies, Peter's luck begins to wane. Amos Sanford knows about his dodgy past as an environmental activist and has found a way to use it.Under threat of being handed over to the bureau, Peter agrees to help a team head into the remote Star Mountains range to retrieve part of a fallen satellite containing valuable data.But the motley crew of techies and thugs are ill-prepared for the dangerous terrain. And anything but united. Worse, they are not the only people on the mountain, seeking the prize.It seems like an impossible mission. And that's just the staying alive part. What will befall Peter when man and nature throw all they have against him?This edge-of-your-seat page turner is written by world-renowned Professor of Anthropology, Riall Nolan. His years spent in far-flung corners of the world studying man in his habitat have paid dividends as the author has turned his capable mind to writing fiction. You will not find a more exciting read than MURDER MOUNTAIN, unless of course you pick up one of his forthcoming releases!You may have read action thrillers by Lee Child, Mark Dawson, and Wilbur Smith. You may have read mountaineering books like BEYOND POSSIBLE, TOUCHING THE VOID, THE WHITE SPIDER, or INTO THIN AIR. When these two genres collide, you have Riall Nolan's MURDER MOUNTAIN. Prepare to be seriously entertained!

A totally gripping thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seatMax Donovan, a man who uses his knowledge of far-flung corners of the earth and a fair bit of muscle to 'fix things', is relaxing by the sea in Senegal.But his much-needed holiday after a botched operation in Malaysia, where he broke more than he fixed, is abruptly interrupted when a man is knifed on the beach.When Donovan makes chase, the killer steals his car. Not a wise move. Donovan is now motivated to hunt him down. His curiosity has got the better of him, anyway.His adversary is a hitman who has travelled to Senegal to fix a few things of his own. No stranger to danger, he is closing in for another kill.The thrilling game of cat-and-mouse that ensues leaves the busy markets and bars of Dakar and heads into tropical forests and arid savannah, where poachers, smugglers, crocs, and lions, are all waiting to pounce.Will Donovan get his man or has he met his match?WITH TOOTH AND NAIL is the second standalone thriller in the Max Donovan adventures series. Look out for the first book, ONE BEATS THE BUSH, and the third, THE SERPENT'S LAIR.

Meet Max Donovan, a man who was kicking butt when Jack Reacher was still in diapers...Vietnam veteran Max Donovan is in Bangkok, and very hungover, when his friend "Fat" Freddie Fields is arrested in San Francisco for the murder of an Australian diplomat.He knows his old buddy would never hurt a fly, so he rushes back to the Bay Area to help. There he locks horns with the District Attorney who seems intent on pursuing the case.Suspecting Freddie is being framed, Donovan tries to rustle up some cash to bail him out, but only succeeds in getting into trouble with the local mob.He'll have to solve the case on his own. Unfortunately, the only clue he has suggests the answers lie in the jungle-covered mountains of Papua New Guinea, and the shark-filled waters of the Coral Sea.As he comes face to face with smugglers, hostile tribesmen, insurgents, and a web of corruption and deception, can Donovan achieve what is seemingly impossible in this high-octane, action-filled adventure full of nail-biting suspense?ONE BEATS THE BUSH is the first novel in the Max Donovan Adventures series. Look out for the second, WITH TOOTH AND NAIL, and the third, THE SERPENT'S LAIR, and check out the author's standalone action thriller MURDER MOUNTAIN.This book will be great for fans of Lee Child, Wilbur Smith, Raymond Chandler, and Ernest Hemingway.

Max lands a dangerous mission on an Indian Ocean island quickly descending into chaos...Since a bomb blew him through a hotel window in Colombo, international fixer Max Donovan's life has become more complicated.He is in possession of a manuscript which is proof of a revolutionary insurgency encircling Sri Lanka. He is not, however, in possession of its author, Osbert - just his beguiling niece, who wants Donovan's help.Their adversary is a powerful drugs lord who has his fangs out. Osbert can't fall prey to him. Neither can the manuscript. Unless he is stopped, the whole country is in danger.Facing obstacles like shark-infested waters, dense jungle, and hijacked trains, is just the start of it. Donovan will have to enter the serpent's lair to subdue the threat, once and for all.THE SERPENT'S LAIR is the third novel in the Max Donovan Adventures series. Get the first and second books, ONE BEATS THE BUSH and WITH TOOTH AND NAIL, now!

When a local woman is killed, police indifference leads a doctor to begin her own investigationIt is not unusual for Callie Hughes to see a dead body. As a part-time police doctor, she has seen more than most. And it was hardly unusual for her to be called in to a reported drugs overdose. Her work in Hastings has led her to see a fair few of those.But the corpse of the young woman that she is now examining isn't surrounded by the typical drug paraphernalia; the room lacks the squalor she might expect to see. What the corpse does have, is a faint mark around the neck. It might easily have gone unnoticed, but once she's seen it, Dr Callie Hughes can't get the idea out of her head that she is looking at the victim of a strangling.Hughes returns to her other job as a local GP, but after she discovers on the grapevine that the victim was in fact murdered, her curiosity gets the better of her. Unfortunately, the local police do not take kindly to her interest. And she can't help but think that the victim being a prostitute has something to do with their lack of concern.Soon Hughes will be called to another victim killed in similar circumstances. Her medical knowledge will give her unique insight into the killer, but convincing the police of her input's value will be a challenge. And her naturally inquisitive character may well lead her into danger.Can Hughes hunt down a killer terrorising local women, or will her curiosity make her a victim?DEAD PRETTY is the first in a series of murder mysteries about police doctor and part-time GP, Dr Callie Hughes. Readers who like forensics in crime fiction and medical thrillers, like Patricia Cornwell's Kay Scarpetta series, will particularly enjoy this book.The full list of books in the series is as follows:DEAD PRETTYBODY HEATGUILTY PARTYVITAL SIGNSDEADLY REMEDIESMURDER LUSTBONES OF CONTENTION

Medical crime fiction by Candy Denman, Britain's answer to Patricia CornwellWhen police doctor Callie Hughes is called to a crime scene, pronouncing death isn't difficult. More difficult will be determining the age and sex of the victim. The charred body found inside a burned-out car is so badly damaged, it will be a challenge for forensics to identify.The question facing the police will be whether this was an unfortunate accident or foul play. From an initial examination of the scene, Dr Hughes has formed her own conclusions. The car was parked in such a way as to make exit difficult, and the position of the body indicated the victim struggled to escape.As further evidence emerges, the investigating detectives agree with her hunch that it is murder. And when another death occurs in similar circumstances, she becomes convinced they are dealing with a serial killer.Certain characteristics of the crime bear the hallmarks of a known arsonist. Yet Hughes becomes further embroiled in the case when she is asked to act as a responsible adult for the suspect, a juvenile with a history of mental illness.But when the heavy-handed tactics of the police begin to grate with her, she decides to do some investigating of her own. Will her curiosity get the better of her and put her at risk from the very person she hopes to protect?BODY HEAT is the second murder mystery to feature Dr Callie Hughes. It can be enjoyed entirely as a standalone but readers may also enjoy the first book, DEAD PRETTY and the subsequent books, GUILTY PARTY, VITAL SIGNS, DEADLY REMEDIES, MURDER LUST, and BONES OF CONTENTION. They will appeal to fans of forensic crime fiction like Kendra Elliot's Bone Secrets series, and anyone who likes a good mystery to solve.

When an amateur sleuth's pub colleague is bumped off, can she work out who called time at the bar?Since getting her life back on track after being wrongly accused of murder, Julia Ford is finally realizing her ambition of opening a bookshop in the sleepy English village of Biddle Rhyne.But, best laid plans and all that, things go awry when she stumbles upon the body of Barry, who worked alongside her in the local pub.That another murder has occurred doesn't take much deducing: the knife sticking out of his back strongly suggests it was no accident.This is just the beginning of a series of strange occurrences including stolen diggers, giant haystacks, haunted playground swings, and human remains that drag Julia, kicking and screaming, into another serious(ish) investigation.Juggling a nascent career in crime-solving with one in bookselling, Julia has a lot on her plate. Can she catch another killer, or was her first case beginner's luck?MURDER IN A SOMERSET VILLAGE is the second book in a series of humorous mysteries set in the West Country. Look out for MURDER ON A COUNTRY LANE, the first book. If you enjoy light-hearted cozy mysteries, you'll love these books!

A lovely little spot for murder!Not much happens in Biddle Rhyne, a quiet, picturesque village in the southwest of England. Especially if you don't count the meat raffle on a Thursday night and the odd sheep escaping a field.However, that's all set to change when Julia Ford, a normal(ish) twenty-something who works in the local pub, stumbles upon a murder victim.Upsetting, but not the end of the world. Particularly as the victim is Audrey White, the cantankerous owner of a nearby garden centre.But when the police discover Julia had argued with the woman in the past, and her fingerprints are found on a death threat, she is accused of the crime, and her life is turned upside down.Released on police bail and encumbered with an unfetching ankle tag, Julia will have to clear her own name.Yet the murderer is intent that she takes the fall. Will Julia land on her feet?MURDER ON A COUNTRY LANE is the first title in a series of cozy murder mysteries set in rural England. Look out for the second book, MURDER IN A SOMERSET VILLAGE.

When a young woman is found in a lake, murdered, the police become intrigued by the strange dynamics within her circle of friends.It's Alys Pugh's birthday and her mates are organising a little surprise for her. When she doesn't show up, they realize something's wrong. Later, her body is found in the cold waters of Llyn y Fan.On searching Alys' house, detectives discover an array of seaside objects and suspect they are some sort of message left by the killer.With everyone seemingly harbouring a secret, tempers fray and suspicion grows. And when similar trinkets are found in another of their houses, those underlying tensions bubble to the surface.Then someone else in the group is killed.Unless Detective Inspector Meadows can salvage the truth from the murky depths of the past, they may not be the last victim.HARBOUR NO SECRETS is the eighth standalone mystery to feature DI Winter Meadows, set in South Wales. It can be enjoyed entirely on its own but look out for the other books in this bestselling series. The full list is:1. THE SILENT QUARRY2. FROZEN MINDS3. SUFFER THE CHILDREN4. A KNOT OF SPARROWS5. LIES OF MINE6. RISE TO THE FLY7. WINTER'S CRY8. HARBOUR NO SECRETS