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Do you like action-packed, best-selling crime thrillers? Then you'll love Graham Smith's Jake Boulder series.There are three unmissable crime thrillers in this superb value box set.Watching The Bodies:When Jake Boulder is asked by his PI friend to help investigate the vicious murder of Kira Niemeyer, he soon finds himself tracking a serial killer who selects his next victim in a most unusual manner.As the body count rises, Boulder has to work with the police to identify the heinous killer before more lives are taken. What ensues is a twisted game of cat and mouse, that only Boulder or the Watcher can survive. But who will it be?Watching The Bodies is the first in Graham Smith's new Jake Boulder series, a fast-moving and action-packed crime thriller, it will appeal to greatly to fans of Lee Child's Jack Reacher series.The Kindred Killers:Jake Boulder’s help is requested by his best friend, Alfonse, when his cousin is crucified and burned alive along with his wife and children.As Boulder tries to track the heinous killer, a young woman is abducted. Soon her body is discovered and Boulder realises both murders have something unusual in common. With virtually no leads for Boulder to follow, he strives to find a way to get a clue as to the killer’s identity. But is he hunting for one killer or more?After a young couple are snatched in the middle of the night the case takes a brutal turn. When the FBI is invited to help with the case, Boulder finds himself warned off the investigation.When gruesome, and incendiary, footage from a mobile phone is sent to all the major US News outlets and the pressure to find those responsible for the crimes mounts. But with the authorities against him can Boulder catch the killer before it’s too late?Past Echoes:Tasked with finding a beneficiary and revealing a dead woman’s secret, Jake Boulder travels to New York with his girlfriend Taylor. He also has to find his estranged father for a life-saving transfusion. Once there he becomes embroiled in a web of mystery, deceit and violence which sees him pitted against a professional assassin known only as The Mortician. Boulder must use every drop of his courage and cunning to survive the chaos that envelops him.The Jake Boulder series a best-selling, explosive crime series. If you like authors like Lee Child, Rob Sinclair, David Baldacci and Ian Rankin, you'll love this fast-paced and gripping series.

Looking for your next unputdownable mystery? Then try this book by #1 best-selling author Tana Collins, a mystery full of stunning twists and turns.While Inspector Jim Carruthers and team are busy investigating a series of art thefts, they receive an anonymous tip-off about the body of a young woman on a deserted beach. The bizarre clues to her identity and what might have happened to her include a strange tattoo, a set of binoculars and a slab of meat left on the cliffs.The team’s investigations lead them to a local shooting estate and its wealthy owner, Barry Cuthbert. However, Carruthers suspects Cuthbert is not all he seems and the DI soon starts to wonder if the cases of the missing works of art, the dead woman and the estate are connected.When the body of a young gamekeeper is pulled from the sea, tensions boil over. The trail of clues lead the team to the unlikely location of Tallinn and into the sinister world of international crime and police corruption.Needing answers, Carruthers must look further afield than Fife. However, the closer he gets to the truth, the more danger he finds himself in. Since everyone who crosses the vengeful killers seems to end up dead, can Carruthers solve the case with his life intact?Also available in the Inspector Jim Caruthers series:Robbing The DeadCare to DieWhat everyone is saying about Mark of the Devil:"A fast-paced cleverly plotted novel" - Sharon Bairden - Reviewer"well plotted and paced with several twists and turns" Elaine Tomasso - Reviewer"It had everything for me... I am hooked" John Cowton - Reviewer'A cracking read - the suspense never lets up.’ Leigh Russell, author of the best-selling DI Geraldine Steel books. Tana Collins' critically acclaimed and best-selling Inspector Jim Carruthers Series are must-reads for all fans of crime fiction, fast-paced and utterly gripping they will appeal to fans of authors like Faith Martin, Joy Ellis, Angela Marsons and Robert Byrndza.

Do you love fast-moving and utterly gripping crime thrillers? Pick up this breathless, action-packed thriller today!Mike Lynch is going through hard times. But things get much worse when he witnesses a murder in a lay-by. Snatching the victim’s car in order to get away, Mike soon makes a shocking discovery - the victim’s young daughter and her nanny are hiding in the rear footwell. This is when the real trouble begins.Mike wants to go to the police, but the nanny, Melissa, wants to delay until the daughter, Charlie, is somewhere safe. Mike agrees to this request before finding out the seriousness of the situation, and just how much danger they are really in.Who exactly was the man he saw murdered? And who is the man he saw pulling the trigger?In a situation where nothing is what it seems, Mike will have to fight for his life to protect a woman and a child he doesn’t know. And when the death count rises, he will discover what kind of man he really is.When you can’t identify the victim, how can you find the killer? What readers are saying:"Forder didn't spare the horses when writing Scream Blue Murder. This book rockets along, a breathless action-packed ride. Perfect reading for fans of Simon Kernick and Jeff Abbott." Matt Hilton, author of the Joe Hunter thrillers. “An action-packed, twisty thriller. Great stuff.” Mason Cross, author of the Carter Blake thriller series"This was a heart in mouth, adrenaline-fueled thriller that set off at a relentless pace and just kept going!!" Steve Robb - BookieWookie"Wow!! What can I say I was totally addicted from the prologue." Jill Burkinshaw - Books n All"This is an extremely well written, action-packed book. With great opening scenes to set up the plots." Alexina Golding - Bookstormer"Holy Moly you are in for the ride of your life with Scream Blue Murder. It begins with a bang and just doesn’t relent." Alison Daughtrey-Drew - Ali - The Dragon Slayer"From the very beginning of the prologue, this book grabs your attention and doesn’t release it until the very end." Simon Leonard - Black Books Blog"From start to finish its a fast-paced thriller. The twists and turns were unpredictable and had me ranting on my kindle." Philomena Callan - Cheekypee Reads And Reviews"Tony J. Forder has written a complex plot which will delve deep into the darkest corners of your mind..." Diane Hogg - Sweet Little Book Blog"Take a deep breath and prepare yourself for a brilliant rollercoaster ride of a story!" Rachel Broughton - Rae Reads"This is a great story that will keep you up late rushing to the end. I loved every moment of this book and can’t wait for the next book from Tony Forder." Jessica Bronder - JBronder Book Reviews"A fantastic, well written, suspenseful and spine-tingling novel, which left me finishing the book with my hand over my mouth in shock. Absolutely brilliant." Kaisha Holloway - The Writing Garnet"It has memorable characters, is addictive from start to finish, with great plots and twists and is well written." Yvonne Bastian - Me And My Books"It's a book that puts the thrills into a thriller, dark, intelligent, intense and highly recommended." Karen Cole - Hair Past A Freckle"If you enjoy thrillers with corruption, violence and plenty of action, then this book is definitely for you as it has it all and more." Debbie Binnersley - My Eclectic Reads

Would you risk your life to get justice?Lee Hunter doesn’t have a choice when he nearly drowns after spending the nightin a derelict boathouse with his best friend, Charlie Finch. After recovering from hisnear-death experience, Lee realises he is part of two lives linked by the despicable actions of one man.Struggling against impossible odds, Lee and Charlie set out to bring this man to justice. Will Lee be able to unlock the past and bring justice to the future?The Key to Death’s Door is a story of sacrifice, friendship, loyalty and murder.What everyone is saying about The Key to Death's Door:"Wow, where do I start there is just something about Mark’s books that is unique and makes outstanding, thrilling reads including this one…" Gemma Myers - Between The Pages Book Club"Menacing, Horrifying and Gripping." Amy Sullivan - Novelgossip"It’s a hard-hitting, well-written, compelling, gritty and thought-provoking story that, days later, still has me utterly reeling." Eva Merckx - Novel Deelights"The writing flows naturally throughout and though the subject matter is frequently shocking it's a book that I was unable to put down." Karen Cole - Hair Past A Freckle"...an original and enticing read that will really stick with you after you read it." Lorna Cassidy - On The Shelf Reviews"a tense, mystery, thriller novel interwoven with supernatural and horror aspects, which reminded me of Stephen King style reads." Sassy Brit - Alternative-Read"an outstanding read from Mark Tilbury, it is more than a read, however, it is an experience and one that I’d urge you to embrace." Sharon Bairden - Chapter In My Life"the author has again shown us his ability to create a plot that blows you away..." Caroline Vincent - Bits About Books"A dark, disturbing, horrifically well crafted and impressionable book." Diane Hogg - Sweet Little Book Blog"an absolute beast of a novel and one that elevates its author to a new level of skill and technical accomplishment." Mark Wilson - Author"Suffice to say, this is a superb story with a subject matter and storyline that will stay with me for quite some time." Steve Robb - BookieWookie"A jaw-droppingly brilliant book that will appeal to readers of many genres." Jill Burkinshaw - Books n All"...this is definitely on my top reads this year, and I can’t wait to see what disturbing tale he comes up with next." Heather Osborne - Eclectic Ramblings Of Author Heather Osborne"The author has weaved a story that will have you well and truly hooked. I am starting to think Mark is the new Stephen King!" Shell Baker - Chelle's Book Reviews"This author writes some of the darkest and most disturbed books that I have read – but I will admit that I love them and they are becoming to be a guilty pleasure for me!" Donna Maguire - Donnas Book BlogMark Tilbury is the best-selling author of You Belong to Me, The Revelation Room, The Eyes of the Accused, The Liar's Promise and The Abattoir of Dreams. His unique brand of dark and psychological thrillers are full of suspense and intrigue. They will appeal to readers of books like The Magpies by Mark Edwards, as well as to fans of authors like Adam Croft, John Marrs and Rachel Abbott.

What would you do if you came home to find someone in your house?This is the predicament Polly Cooke faces when she returns to her new home. The first weeks in the house had been idyllic, but soon Jacob, a local man, is watching her.What does he want and why is he so obsessed with Polly?In a situation where nothing is what it seems, you might end up regretting letting some people in.

A Gathering of Dark Talent. A Ritual in Blood.Blood Bound Books is a small press making a big impact. To celebrate its third year in existence, twenty-three authors were invited to pen this dark tome. Its pages are filled will their offerings of magic, madness, lust, and despair. All we need is your voice to bring the spells to life. Join our ritual…Step into Muddle House with John McNee, then cry with Jeff Strand. K. Trap Jones exposes the beauty of death, while Lisa Morton demonstrates the power of orthography and Daniel O’Connor examines the horrifying future of technology. Each master has crafted their story to enhance your journey through various aspects of the darkness.The full list of occultists includes: Brian Lumley, Angela Bodine, Monique Bos, Nathan Crowder, Christopher Hawkins, Brad C. Hodson, Ed Kurtz, Douglas J. Lane, Adrian Ludens

After six years and more than fifty authors, the Unholy Trinity is complete. This third installment in the DOA anthology series offers thirty stories from the originators of splatterpunk as well as the newest voices in extreme horror. .You'll laugh...you'll cry...you'll vomitDon't say we didn't warn you.Jack Ketchum is the author of 16 Novels, 3 Novellas, and 8 collections.Five of his novels were adapted into feature films including: The Lost(2006), The Girl Next Door(2007), Red(2008), The Offspring(2009), and The Woman(2011). He is a four-time winner of the Bram Stoker Award for both short and long fiction and in 2015 he was the recipient of Bram Stoker Lifetime Achievement Award.His novella, I’m Not Sam, was a recipient of the 2012 Shirley Jackson Award. Edward Lee is the author of 56 books, 9 collections, and featured in numerous anthologies.His novel Header(2006) was made into a feature film.Bentley Little is the author of 27 novels and 5 collections. His novels The Revelation (1990), The Summoning (1993), and The Haunted (2012) were recipients of the Bram Stoker AwardStories from Bentley Little -Jack Ketchum & Edward Lee - Shane Mckenzie - Wrath James White - Richard Christian Matheson - Kristopher Triana - T.M. McLean - Sean Eads & Joshua Viola - T. Fox Dunham - John Skipp - Luciano Marano - Ryan Harding - Kristopher Rufty - Daniel I. Russell - LLoyd Kaufman & Lily Hayes Kaufman - David Sandner - Betty Rocksteady - C.M. Saunders - K. Trap Jones - Hal Bodner - Adrian Ludens - C. Cameron Rossi - Alistair Rennie - Airika Sneve - Christoph Weber - Garrett Cook - Eric J. Guignard - Jeff Strand - Jaap Boekestein - John McNee.

What if your daughter becomes your enemy?When barmaid, Rachel, discovers her soon-to-be-married daughter, Beth, pinned down by a stranger in the pub cellar, Rachel lashes out in panic and the intruder ends up dead. In desperation, Rachel convinces Beth they should cover up the crime and go ahead with the planned wedding in one month’s time.Rachel, however, has her own reasons for not involving the police. Hiding their dreadful secret is harder than they both imagined and as the big day approaches and the lies multiply, Beth becomes a liability. Rachel looks on in dismay at the hen party when, after too many drinks, Beth declares she’s about to make a special announcement. But before Beth can say a word she disappears...When two people share a chilling secret can both hold their nerve?

Someone knows what you did… and they’re watching you… Daniel is living the dream with a devoted wife, perfect job and adorable toddler. Until out of the blue, his wife accuses him of having an affair and stabs him in a frenzied attack with a kitchen knife. As his wife is sectioned in a psychiatric ward, Daniel returns home from intensive care to find his precious world is inexorably falling apart: Who is prowling around his house?Why is someone sending threatening postcards?And who is his son talking to in the dead of night?As Daniel attempts to put his life back together, a merciless force just out of reach is unravelling it, bit by bit, until Daniel is plunged into his worst nightmare.What everyone is saying about Enemy at the Window:"There should be a ten-star option on ratings for this one. What an awesome, edge of the seat, page turner!!" (Karen Barton, Goodreads Reviewer)"An explosive read... and amazingly clever story" (Alison Cook, Goodreads Reviewer)"Fair warning... Don't read this book unless you want to get hooked from the first paragraph until the last" (Jim Jordan, Goodreads Reviewer)"A tantalising cleverly thought-out plot… one gripping read" (Misfits farm, Goodreads Reviewer)Enemy at the Window is an utterly gripping psychological suspense thriller, full of secrets, lies and betrayal, leading to a heart-stopping conclusion. It will appeal to fans of authors such as C.L. Taylor, Mark Edwards and Sabine Durrant.

While Inspector Jim Carruthers and team are busy investigating a series of art thefts, they receive an anonymous tip-off about the body of a young woman on a deserted beach. The bizarre clues to her identity and what might have happened to her include a strange tattoo, a set of binoculars and a slab of meat left on the cliffs. The team’s investigations lead them to a local shooting estate and its wealthy owner, Barry Cuthbert. However, Carruthers suspects Cuthbert is not all he seems and the DI soon starts to wonder if the cases of the missing works of art, the dead woman and the estate are connected. When the body of a young gamekeeper is pulled from the sea, tensions boil over. The trail of clues lead the team to the unlikely location of Tallinn and into the sinister world of international crime and police corruption. Needing answers, Carruthers must look further afield than Fife. However, the closer he gets to the truth, the more danger he finds himself in. Since everyone who crosses the vengeful killers seems to end up dead, can Carruthers solve the case with his life intact?

After surviving a vicious knife attack, which left her husband dead, DI Rosalind Kray returns to work and is handed a serial killer investigation.This killer is different, he doesn’t just want to take the lives of his victims, he wants to obliterate their very existence. The murders appear random but the killer selects his quarry with meticulous care.While fighting her superiors Kray must conquer her own demons, which are tearing her apart.Kray has the ability to think like a killer and her skills lead to a series of horrifying revelations that turn the case on its head. She believes she is getting close, then her world comes crashing down with devastating consequences.Will Kray find the murderer and escape with her own life intact?The truth is closer than she could have ever imagined…

Who needs enemies?There’s something about Meredith…Meredith is a young underachiever, living in a squalid apartment, struggling to stay one step ahead of her landlord and the law when she meets a man from her past who offers her a way out and a chance to start over.Having worked her way into the lives of the rich and privileged, Meredith will do just about anything to preserve her new lifestyle.But just how far is she prepared to go? Phil Kurthausen is also the author of the unmissable psychological thriller, Don't Let Me In. How To Kill Your Friends is a fast-moving psychological thriller which will keep you on the edge of your seat. It's the perfect read for fans of authors like Rachel Abbott, Kerry Wilkinson and Mark Edwards