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Her eyes are wide open. Her lips parted as if to speak. Her dead body frozen in the ice…She is not the only one. When a young boy discovers the body of a woman beneath a thick sheet of ice in a South London park, Detective Erika Foster is called in to lead the murder investigation. The victim, a beautiful young socialite, appeared to have the perfect life. Yet when Erika begins to dig deeper, she starts to connect the dots between the murder and the killings of three prostitutes, all found strangled, hands bound and dumped in water around London. What dark secrets is the girl in the ice hiding? As Erika inches closer to uncovering the truth, the killer is closing in on Erika. The last investigation Erika led went badly wrong… resulting in the death of her husband. With her career hanging by a thread, Erika must now battle her own personal demons as well as a killer more deadly than any she’s faced before. But will she get to him before he strikes again? A page-turning thriller packed with suspense. If you like Angela Marsons, Rachel Abbott and Karin Slaughter, discover Rob Bryndza’s new series today – at a special launch price. Watch out for more from DCI Erika Foster She’s fearless. Respected. Unstoppable. Detective Erika Foster will catch a killer, whatever it takes. What people are saying about The Girl in the Ice ‘I loved, loved, loved this book and Erika Foster is most definitely my kind of heroine. She is smart, tenacious, direct and passionate, and the story drew me along beautifully. I found the writing tight, evocative and enthralling. I CAN NOT wait for the next installment.’ Angela Marsons 'An intriguing web of lies, secrets and suspense. I really enjoyed getting to know DCI Foster and am already looking forward to the next book.' Mel Sherratt ‘I enjoy this type of crime-thriller, especially one with a lot of twists and turns and with surprises thrown in to keep the reader off balance... I certainly was not disappointed.’ Booked: The Crime Fiction Club ‘The Girl In The Ice is a brilliantly clever crime thriller. It is a steady read which towards the end had me hurtling at full speed, until WHAM!!!! with an ending that just totally blew me away! An absolute must read for all you crime fanatics out there.’ By The Letter Book Reviews ‘This is an outstanding book, Erika is a tremendously complex and intriguing character.’ For the Love of Books ‘Engaging, thought provoking, full of suspense this is one murder mystery you won't want to miss.’ Erisea Magazine ‘With a great plot that really digs into the depths of human nature and some fascinating characters that really were excessive shades of light and dark…The book keeps you guessing and on edge, you will think you have it ALL worked out, but the twisty reveal was very impressive, loved it.’ Book Lover Cat Lady ‘I found myself racing through the chapters…it has plenty of twist and turns, with enough red herrings to keep the reader captivated to the very last page, it's addictive, compulsive and much more.’ The Book Review Café

She got into bed but sleep didn’t come easily. Every creak in the house made her alert. She was waiting for him to come and get her.The small city of Stockleigh is in shock as three women are brutally attacked within days of each other. Are they random acts of violence or is there a link between the victims? For Detective Eden Berrisford, it’s her most chilling case yet. The investigation leads Eden to cross paths with Carla, a woman trying to rebuild her life after her marriage to a cruel and abusive man ended in unimaginable tragedy. Her husband Ryan was imprisoned for his crimes but, now he’s out and coming for her. As Eden starts to close in on the attacker, she also puts herself in grave danger. Can she stop him before he strikes again? And can Carla, terrified for her life, save herself - before the past wreaks a terrible revenge? An absolutely gripping and chilling police procedural which will hook fans of Angela Marsons and Rachel Abbott.What readers are saying about Don’t Look Behind You: 'The storyline weaves its way expertly towards a tense, thrilling and dramatic climax. Don’t Look Behind You is a definite 5-star read for me.' Angela Marsons, author of Silent Scream and Blood Lines‘Mel Sherratt has done it again! Loved this amazing book! This is a fabulous series and I adore Eden! A pacy, tense, thrilling read!’ Renita D’Silva, author of The Forgotten Daughter ’Don’t Look Behind You is a read full of twists and turns that will keep your heart pumping and your mind working overtime…I love Eden Berrisford and her team’ Caroline Mitchell, author of The Silent Twin‘Wow. Yet again another gripping read by Mel featuring Detective Eden Berrisford. It was fab to learn more about this strong and inspiring character, and can't wait for more in the series. The characters are so well written and presented that you’re sucked in to their stories and experience a real rollercoaster of emotions along with them.’ Vix Reading and Writing Blog 2016 ‘Mel Sherratt has done it again. She's kept me awake until I saw daylight coming through my window. There are vulnerable women within these pages and you tense up and your tummy knots up with each event that plays out. This is a breathtaking, twisty edge-of-your-seat read that when climaxes, really hits you for six. Read along with Sue‘I loved that Eden was a strong female character who took no nonsense from anyone…I managed to read the whole thing in a matter of hours. This is a book which can definitely be described as “unputdownable”. Sal’s World of Books (5*)‘The characters are deep and rounded, and some are very unsavoury. It got quite nail-biting in the end and I had to make myself breathe. I recommend this book 100%’ StefLoz Book Reviews‘The second Eden Berrisford novel certainly doesn't disappoint! Complex characters and a fast paced, multi-layered plot that only Sherratt can write, authentically combine with sensitive handling of the issues of domestic violence. As always, the writing feels real, raw and genuine’ Humble Tart Kitchen (5*)Praise for the Eden Berrisford series: ‘Wow. What can I say? If you are looking for nerve-wracking and nail biting tension then look no further…A nerve wrenching, nail biting 5 stars.’ Jen Med’s Book Reviews (5*) ‘The Girls Next Door is the perfect recipe for an exquisite crime thriller … Emotional, gritty and full of some OMFG twists, I dare you NOT to want to read this book!’ Crime Book Junkie ‘Mel Sherratt has a knack for writing accessible, likeable and fundamentally human characters,I raced through it and couldn’t put it down as I reached the final few chapters!’ Bibliophile Book Club

‘50 bajillion stars… I loved this book so much… It broke my heart into a million pieces and put it all back together again… was constantly at the edge of my bed, seat, any possible surface I was reading on… READ IT!’ Faemance Book Blog, 5 starsThe room is small and dark. Row upon row of jars line the shelves, each one sealed with blood-red wax. The seal’s mark is a twisted circle of briar with gleaming, gold-tipped thorns. And in each jar a flicker of forbidden magic dances… beautiful, but deadly.Sold to the Crown in the aftermath of the Last Great War, Grace Marchant has never known her parents. Now, she trains as an elite soldier tracking down mageborn – those born with an ancient and long-outlawed magic – and destroying them if they don’t surrender their power to the Crown. The mageborn who submit are collared, then handed over to the King’s cousin and heir: the elusive Bastien Larelwynn, Lord of Thorns, locked away in his shadowy workshop deep inside the castle. What becomes of them is hard to say – the Lord of Thorns keeps his secrets close.Grace has always fought the voice inside her that questions whether the law is truly just, but when her closest friend is next on Bastien’s list, Grace’s loyalties are tested to the limit. Confronting Bastien – searching his strangely compelling obsidian-black eyes for answers – Grace is shocked to feel herself begin to change, to show the first signs of the wild magic she so fears.Only the Lord of Thorns has the power to save her and the rest of the mageborn – if he doesn’t destroy them all first…A dark and addictive fantasy read, perfect for fans of Graceling and Sarah J. Maas.Read what everyone’s saying about Mageborn:‘Wow, wow, wow!... A showstopping book that was hard to put down… An addicting adventure you will not want to miss out on.’ NetGalley Reviewer‘I mean, wow!... Be prepared for plot twists!!!... I highly recommend giving this book a read! I can’t wait for the next book in the series!!!!’ Goodreads Reviewer‘Captivating… I simultaneously wanted to power through it but didn't want it to end… it's fantastic. It's brilliant. I love it… I have several notes in my Kindle app from emotional scenes where it's purely emotive responses of ""AWEEE"", ""OMGGGG"", ""WTF IS THIS?!”… a beautiful piece of fantasy fiction that should be on everyone's tbr list.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars‘I was hooked… there is heartbreak from the very beginning… I was going through a rollercoaster of emotions – my heart felt like it had been ripped out, trampled on, and then trampled on some more for good measure... This book is certainly a page-turner, I read it over two afternoons.’ Goodreads Reviewer‘I loved it… A brilliant start to this series which already has me asking and wondering...WHAT HAPPENS NOW? WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?… left me speechless… Brilliantly written and gripping. Highly recommend.’ Gemma’s Book Reviews‘WOWIE! This book took me on a wild ride… Superb… I was truly engrossed from start to finish… Not to be missed.’ Belle in Pages ‘Really does pack a punch… I loved every minute of it… filled with action, adventure, and romance and it will have you at the edge of your seat so many times… This book has everything a fantasy reader will love… If I could give more than five stars I would. I absolutely loved it.’ Goodreads Reviewer

Newman’s book manages to be both hilarious and heartbreaking. But ultimately, the story of Sophie’s struggle is uplifting. More characters of this kind are needed in contemporary fiction: women whose struggles through crises we can relate to, and whose ultimate victory can inspire us. blogcritics.org‘What a fantastic book. Really quite brilliant, way superior to standard chick-lit…so well written, fresh, insightful, funny…honest and very contemporary. Fantastic dialogue. Great characters. There's so much that's fresh and fun, including the food world which I loved.’ Henry Fitzherbert, Sunday ExpressThe UK Number One Ebook BestsellerGirl meets boy. Girl loses boy. Girl loses mind.Sophie Klein walks into a bar one Friday night and her life changes. She meets James Stephens: charismatic, elusive, and with a hosiery model ex who casts a long, thin shadow over their burgeoning relationship. He’s clever, funny and shares her greatest pleasure in life – to eat and drink slightly too much and then have a little lie down. Sophie’s instinct tells her James is too good to be true – and he is.An exploration of love, heartbreak, self-image, self-deception and lots of food. Pear Shaped is in turns smart, laugh-out-loud funny and above all, recognizable to women everywhere.What people are saying about Pear Shaped'If you are a girl with a passion for food, this modern city heartbreak is the book for you.'Heat Magazine‘A fabulous first novel by a British writer…Her writing is witty and snappy and she is hilarious on the food industry … I also found her fascinating on the methodology of contemporary dating.’ Wendy Holden‘With a wonderful lead character who is impossible not to like, a horrible boyfriend, witty dialogue and a vast quantity of delicious sweets and desserts, this book is for anyone who has loved and lost. A sharp, refreshing and occasionally sad story that tells beautifully, of the balance between love and insanity, it is an honest tale of discovery and finally accepting who you are, cellulite marks and all.’ www.handwrittengirl.com'Pear Shaped is the best sort of guilty pleasure, from the copious puddings our heroine Sophie tests in her day job, to the relationship she just knows is wrong for her but can't seem to give up. You'll shout out loud willing her to dump him, and cry with laughter as you recognise all the daft things we do when we're in love. And then you'll have a second helping of pudding and fall in love with Stella Newman's quick wit and her clever portrayal of that delicate balance between food, love and insanity.' Kathleen Baird-Murray'It reminded me of a lemon meringue pie: sharp and sweet and satisfying all at once. It's funny, sad and uplifting... Sophie Klein's every woman who's stood in front of a mirror and hated herself, and we adore her for that, and for finally delivering a Toxic Bachelor a good kick up the arse. It's a belter.' Kate Long'Achingly funny, searingly honest, Pear Shaped is quite simply the freshest thing I've ever read. Take note of the name Stella Newman. A must for anyone who's ever loved, lost….or eaten too much dessert.' Claudia Carroll

One hot summer’s afternoon, five-year-old Ava Sawyer went to a party. She never came home… When five-year-old Ava Sawyer goes missing from a birthday party at a local garden centre, the police are bewildered by the lack of leads. That is until two years later, when Ava’s body is found and another little girl, Audrey Briggs, goes missing. Audrey also attended that party …Leading the investigation is Detective Natalie Ward. A mother of two teenagers, this case chills her to the bone, and is a disturbing reminder of the last job she worked on. One that still keeps her awake at night…Natalie soon discovers that Ava’s mother has some worrying gaps in her alibi and as she digs deeper, she’s sure Ava’s father is not telling the full story. And what did the owner of the garden centre Elsa see that day? Something that she’s not telling Natalie …Just as Natalie is facing up to the grim possibility that Ava and Audrey were killed by someone close to home, another little girl from the party doesn’t come home from her ballet lesson. Can Natalie find a way to stop this killer before more innocent lives are taken?Gripping, fast-paced and nail-bitingly tense, this book will keep you flying through the pages long into the night. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel Abbott and Karin Slaughter.Readers are going crazy for The Birthday:‘Absolutely stunning!... wow it blew me away. Totally my favourite book so far of 2018… I loved everything about it… A great start to a new series that I am going to love. I’m already wishing I could have the next book!... Amazing… 5 stars, although it is a shame I can’t give it more, it’s easily worth a 7. Buy it, you won’t regret it!' Bonnie's Book Talk, 5 stars‘Everything Carol Wyer touches turns to gold. She most definitely knows how to write an addictive and tense page-turner and this one is no different. Compelling from the first page, this will have you hooked in a heartbeat.’ Novel Deelights, 5 stars‘Omg!! My heart is pounding so hard! I have just finished reading The Birthday and I am floored! This is the first in a new series from Carol Wyer, featuring DI Natalie Ward and her team. What a way to start! Speedy, sharp, heart stopping and engaging; this is a series I am definitely looking forward to!’ TishyLou, 5 stars‘A rollocking rollercoaster ride … dark, twisty and wonderfully gripping’ Minimac Reviews‘This could be something special… This book truly is excellent… Heart-thumpingly good… A well-paced, heart-wrenching, pulse racing, edge-of-your-seat kind of book and a crime fighting team who you can genuinely root for… look no further as this could genuinely be your next favourite read. I tore through it.’ Jen Med’s Book Reviews, 5 stars‘What a twist! …I read this book in a day!’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars‘An exciting new series… Excellent character development… full of surprising twists and turns. This was a truly thrilling book… chilling… It certainly was no average read... I read The Birthday so fast that I was actually surprised… Excellent pacing… superb writing.’Robin Loves Reading, 5 stars‘Wyer easily surpassed all my expectations, creating a dynamic lead character that is every bit as enthralling as the beloved DI Carter… I could barely breathe as they rushed to find and arrest the killer… Sure to be another skilfully-crafted series… intense, chilling, and the very definition of unputdownable… A must-read.’ The Geeky Bibliophile, 5 stars

‘I love the Night School series so much. It really is my favourite recent series… there's never a dull moment at Cimmeria Academy! FlutteringButterflies.comIn a few short terms since joining the exclusive Cimmeria Academy, Allie Sheridan has been kidnapped, fallen in love – twice, and become a pawn in an international power struggle. After months on the run, Allie returns to find the school in turmoil. The atmosphere is thick with danger. Overshadowing it all is Nathaniel. He is close – very close – to getting everything he wants.A secret civil war is tearing the British political elite apart. And Allie’s family is in the thick of it. Both sides want her. She knows Nathaniel will take her by any means necessary. But she is determined to fight him to the end.With Carter and Sylvain both at her side, Allie must make up her mind - once and for all - who she really loves. And who she trusts most of all. The fightback starts here. Everything is at stake now. Will everyone survive to tell the tale?Resistance is the thrilling fourth book in the internationally bestselling Night School series. What people are saying about Night School‘Just the other day I was sitting here, chatting with a friend and shamelessly making fun of boarding school books (with a few exceptions, of course), and now I am forced to eat my words. Or just add Night School to that very short list of exceptions. I adore Cimmeria Academy. I adore the idea behind it, I adore the teachers and I desperately want to be an advanced Night School student. (Only I’m not very athletic so that would never, ever work.) This series is a new favorite of mine.’ TheNocturnalLibrary.com

‘Wow, let me catch my breath, what a wild ride this book was. I started reading it one evening thinking I’ll read a few chapters then sleep but nope. I devoured around 65% of the book in the evening and I had to wake up early so I could finish it.’ Katie’s Book Cave, 5 stars‘I will never forget the night I drowned…’Seventeen-year-old Eleanor Parker wakes up cold and alone in the river that twists through her quiet village. She remembers a hand on her chest, another on her head, water in her throat, those final gasps for air…Her brother’s girlfriend was drowned in the same river the summer before, held under the water by an unknown killer.Determined to unlock the mystery of what really happened that night, Eleanor can't escape the feeling that something terrible links her to the previous summer's murder. But will she discover the shocking truth, before it’s too late?A gripping and extraordinary coming of age novel that will keep you guessing until the very end. What readers are saying about The Death and Life of Eleanor Parker:‘I was kept completely at the edge of my seat… I was still holding onto my chest in shock every time I picked it back up because it was SO GOOD.’ Dany Reads, 5 stars‘ALL THE STARS! 5 across the board! Wow… I couldn't put this book down… OMG the ending! WHOA!... I LOVED IT LOVED IT LOVED IT!!!!’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars‘WOW… grabs you straight away… a LOT of plot twists… fascinating… will make you doubt everything.’ It’s All About Books ‘I was hooked from the first page. I read this book in one and a half day, I just couldn't stop readingonce I started... The mystery had to be solved!... It was heartpounding and so gripping…’ Journal of the Lost, 5 stars‘WOW! This book had me hooked from page one… totally enthralling.’ AvidBookNerd, 5 stars‘Gripped me from the beginning… I just couldn't put it down… had me captivated… will grip you… amazing cast of characters, an intriguing plot and a lot of twists and turns. The ending was perfect and just the whole leading up to it was brilliant.’ The Reader’s Corner ‘I didn’t want to put the book down… The twists and turns were great… definitely a shocker!... 5 stars read for me – very, very highly recommended.’ Donna’s Book Blog, 5 stars‘Brilliant!... extraordinary!... Eleanor was such a likable character... I loved playing detective right along with her, everyone was a suspect...’ Audio Killed the Bookmark, 5 stars‘A unique, chilling story! I felt like I was on the edge of my seat throughout… I love the mystery elements woven throughout!... fabulous!’ Brooklyn the Bookworm‘Intriguing… compelling... I couldn't put it down. Every page drew me in. Loved it.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars‘Engaging and brilliant… a mystery with a difference that will grab hold of you until the truth is finally revealed! Five stars from me!’ Rae Reads‘One amazing book! A roller-coaster of a read! Thrilling and absolutely addictive!’ Renita D’Silva, 5 stars

Broken. Scattered. But not defeated.The spy is gone but the cost has been high - the rebels at Cimmeria Academy have lost their leader and Carter West is missing. Nathaniel can taste victory. But Allie and the other survivors aren't done yet. First they have to get Carter back. Then they plan to make Nathaniel pay.One way or another - the game must end.Endgame is the thrilling fifth and final book in the internationally bestselling Night School series. What people are saying about Night School‘I love the Night School series so much. It really is my favourite recent series… there's never a dull moment at Cimmeria Academy! FlutteringButterflies.com‘Just the other day I was sitting here, chatting with a friend and shamelessly making fun of boarding school books (with a few exceptions, of course), and now I am forced to eat my words. Or just add Night School to that very short list of exceptions. I adore Cimmeria Academy. I adore the idea behind it, I adore the teachers and I desperately want to be an advanced Night School student. (Only I’m not very athletic so that would never, ever work.) This series is a new favorite of mine.’ TheNocturnalLibrary.com'Night School is dramatic and full of great characters, the perfect blend of suspense and romance.' Sophie McKenzie‘Imagine a mixture of Hogwarts and Mallory Towers but filled with murder instead of magic. That is what you get… A chilling, nerve racking, nail biting thriller that left me wanting more.’ Serendipity Reviews

The young woman standing on Lottie’s step was a stranger. She was clutching the hand of a young boy. ‘Help me,’ she said to Lottie. ‘Please help me.’ One Monday morning, the body of a young pregnant woman is found. The same day, a mother and her son visit the house of Detective Lottie Parker, begging for help to find a lost friend. Could this be the same girl? When a second victim is discovered by the same man, with the murder bearing all the same hallmarks as the first, Lottie needs to work fast to discover how else the two were linked. Then two more girls go missing. Detective Lottie Parker is a woman on the edge, haunted by her tragic past and struggling to keep her family together through difficult times. Can she fight her own demons and catch the killer before he claims another victim? The Stolen Girls is a gripping and page-turning thriller that will leave you breathless. Perfect for fans of Rachel Abbott, Karin Slaughter and Robert Dugoni.

Her breath rose and fell in fearful gasps but it was too late. She could already see what she dreaded most. The back seat was empty. Her little girl was gone. Abigail lives the perfect life with her doting husband and adorable baby Izzy. But someone knows a secret about Abigail and they want the truth to be told. When Izzy is snatched from a carpark, it becomes a case for Detective Robyn Carter. Someone has been sending threatening messages to Abigail from an anonymous number. What is Abigail hiding? Robyn’s instincts tell her there’s a connection between Izzy’s abduction and two murders she is investigating. But the last time she acted on impulse her fiancé was killed. To break this case and earn her place back on the force, she must learn to trust herself again – and fast. Robyn is on the hunt for a ruthless serial killer. And unless she gets to the twisted individual in time a little girl will die … Gripping, fast-paced and nail-bitingly tense, this serial killer thriller will chill you to the bone. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel Abbott and Karin Slaughter. What everyone is saying about Little Girl Lost: 'What a page turner! Wow. My head was spinning from the first page to the last. I was so gripped by the introduction to the characters and then just pulled right into the meat of the thriller until the very last page! Five Stars!' Jersey Girl Forever 'The suspense was fantastic ... the drive to keep turning pages was overpowering ... really well written I want more!' The Belgian Reviewer 'This book totally gripped me from start to finish. It is a very cleverly crafted thriller which leaves no loose ends. Five stars!' Sincerely Book Angels 'I was gripped from the first page it was really good. I couldn't put it down, I was engaged right through to the end of the book. A solid 5 out of 5.' Bonnie's Book Talk 'If I didn’t have to do to things like work, Little Girl Lost would have been a one-sitting read. As it was, it was still a one-day read before work, at lunch, and finishing it up late last night. It was that suspenseful.' Unrepetant Bibliovores 'Wow! What a book! I started reading it and couldn't stop – kept turning the pages and finished it in one sitting ... I am absolutely blown away!' For the Love of Books 'This was such a good book, I hardly know where to start. This was like a merry-go-round ... up and down, around and around. Five Stars!' Strong Book Reviews 'OMG what can I say? This is the first book I have read by Carol Wyer and I find it very hard to believe that this is her first thriller. I was totally hooked from the first page and the suspense kept delivering all the way through the book right to the last page with several red herrings to keep the reader guessing. This is a very special book that has all the makings of a bestseller and I eagerly await the next in the series.' All Things Books 'An exciting female detective and thrilling storytelling ... I'm already looking forward to the next book in the series!' Reviewing and Recommended Reads 'Wow! What a book! I started reading it and couldn't stop – kept turning the pages and finished it in one sitting!' Renita D'Silva 'Can't wait to see what is next in store for D.I.Robyn Carter!' Best Crime Books and More

‘I fell in love with this book and I couldn’t put it down... kept me gripped… I just had to keep reading one more chapter!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 starsFans of Bella Forrest, Divergent and The Hunger Games will be absolutely hooked by this breath-taking page-turner of suspense, love and mystery.In a world ravaged by devastating storms, only the all-powerful Paradigm Industries have the tools to survive. Welcome to their new world, where humanity’s past must be destroyed at all costs, and those who are not necessary for the Industry’s plan are frozen in the Catacombs.15-year-old Alice Davenport is all alone when the storms destroy her city. Devastated by her mother’s disappearance, she quickly learns how to take what she needs to survive – and how to defend herself from the dangers which lurk in the ruins. But she’s unaware that all the while…Paradigm Industries have been watching Alice.They have plans for her.They’re going to make her one of them.As Alice becomes entangled with Paradigm’s plans, she is given the chance to be a part of the new elite. But when the boy she loves is in danger, she’s faced with a terrible decision – will she follow her head, or her heart? And the hardest choice may be yet to come, as Paradigm continue with their quest to build a brand-new world, no matter what – or who – gets left behind.The Rising Storm is a heart-pounding dystopian novel that will have you up all night, forcing you to question what you would do when the stakes are this high.Read what people are saying about The Rising Storm:‘SO IN LOVE with this book!!! Thumbs up for sure! A must read and will be introducing this on my personal blog to all my friends!!!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars‘The Rising Storm is an amazing read! Action filled to the core! It was so engaging right from the beginning. The writing was intense, and the characters were well developed! Hands down, I would recommend this book!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars‘I absolutely loved this book and hated having to put it down to continue on with normal life… it’s a constant rollercoaster… keeps you gripped… this book is now one of my favourites!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars‘I was utterly hooked… The action never lets up and I read the whole book in one go.' Sunshine Books‘Really enjoyed The Rising Storm… I was hooked from the beginning and to be honest I didn’t want to put it down at all!... an exciting start to the series, and I can’t wait to read the next one!’ Goodreads reviewer‘I loved this post apocalyptic novel… Too eager to read the next volume. A beautiful story well written with endearing characters.’ Goodreads reviewer, 4 stars‘This book is very unique and I loved how it was set up… definitely an author to watch out for… Wonderful idea that was pulled off amazingly’ Sean’s Book Reviews, 5 stars‘I loved how the story was told over two timelines… gripping.’ Goodreads reviewer‘The Rising Storm… has great bones for a series… I would gladly recommend this book to teens or adults, who love dystopian fiction.’ Goodreads reviewer‘I loved Alice… a butt kicking character who just rocked!’ Goodreads reviewer

An addictive and jaw-dropping dystopian story, perfect for fans of Bella Forrest, The Hunger Games and Divergent. Discover a world torn apart by storms under the grip of an evil organisation, and one girl who discovers a secret that will change everything…The existence of 15-year-old Alice Davenport is Paradigm Industries’ biggest secret.Decades ago, after fierce storms ravaged the earth, Alice was one of the first to help establish Paradigm Industries’ new world order: in which no one can leave the Barricades, and every trace of the past was destroyed. The whole Community believes she died an Industry hero.But Alice refused to live under Paradigm’s cruel laws.Alice was punished.And Alice is alive.Sentenced to permanent cryonic sleep in the Catacombs, Alice has been frozen for years… until now. With the Industry wanting her dead, Alice is on the run – helped by Carter Warren, Industry loyalist turned secret rebel. But as they make their escape, they uncover a shocking secret.Paradigm Industries have devastating plans for the future, which threaten to tear the world apart. Those living outside the Barricades will be permanently destroyed. With Alice and Carter the only hope for humanity, can they find the strength to finally defeat the Industry?The Storm Girl’s Secret is the thrilling conclusion to the Paradigm trilogy. Discover Alice’s heart-pounding story today.Readers have been holding their breath to The Storm Girl’s Secret: ‘A nail-bitingly tense and explosive conclusion… thrilling and exciting… Lowe's worldbuilding is pretty darn incredible… truly gripping… shocking surprises, secrets and peril aplenty… intriguing and suspenseful, I had a difficult time putting it down. In the end, I resolved to abandon my chores and finish it!... an intense and majestic read… unforgettable.’ Goodreads Reviewer‘Well what a ride… fantastic… this book well and truly had me on the edge of my seat... completely pulled me in… I just had to keep reading with tension, drama and revelations around every corner. I didn’t want to miss a moment of it!... The Storm Girl’s Secret is packed full of action, danger and tension! Such a fabulous story.’ Rae Reads, 5 stars‘Fantastic… The Storm Girl’s Secret is a thrilling read… exceptional… nail-biting and suspenseful… This is an amazing and explosive ending to the series… I literally just set aside a day to read, as I knew there would be no way I was putting down The Storm Girl’s Secret.’ Loving Life Everyday, 5 stars‘What a story… epic… The action is non-stop… I was left reeling by the shocking events… the perfect YA dystopian series.’ Bibliophile Book Club‘Excellent… I loved the plot… Five stars from me for this one, the PERFECT end to the trilogy… Loved every page – a superb series and very highly recommended!!’ Donna’s Book Blog‘A showstopper… it hits the ground running… loads of non-stop action and a tear-jerking ending. 5 stars for me… Bravo Ms. Lowe!’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars‘Wow… a thrilling conclusion to the series.’ Sean’s Book Reviews‘Brilliant reads!... this dystopian YA read is perfect for those left wanting more after finishing ‘The Hunger Games’ or ‘Maze Runner’… twists and turns without letting up the pace.’ Rachel Read It