Gritty Mystery

The first three books in the Rebecca Watson crime thriller series. Stone Cold Detective Rebecca Watson is tracking a vicious serial killer in Eugene Falls, Florida. As a distraction, she’s dragged back into court for the retrial of a man convicted of murdering his girlfriend five years earlier. His defense attorney will use any means to get his client freed, including uncovering old wounds from Watson’s past. As the case takes a few hard turns, nothing can prepare her for the world she’s about to encounter, the past that haunts her, and the truth behind the serial killer’s motive. ...

To hunt a killer in paradise, Sofia Costa must use every skill Interpol ever taught her—and stop a murderer who’s been watching from the start. Sofia Costa is no ordinary investigator. A former Interpol forensic polyglot turned luxury travel security consultant, she’s brilliant, solitary, and trained to blend in anywhere. When a discreet message summons her to the legendary Hotel Miramare high above the Amalfi Coast, she expects a petty theft. What she finds is far more sinister. Priceless heirlooms are being returned as if the thieves had a change of heart. A young woman is found ...

Armand Blackstone wants very little in life, and needs even less--he's a millionaire in his own right, and scion of the Blackstone Empire. He has everything at his fingertips, everything a man could want--except Jo Dawson. His borderline obsession has lasted for over a decade, and he manages it the same way he controls everything else around him: with icy perfection. Simultaneously distancing himself and yet staying constantly aware of her, he's managed to keep his dignity intact and stay away from the one woman that drives him past the point of control. But now she's at risk, his younger ...

REVENGE IS ONLY HALF THE STORY… An unreported disappearance. A crime hidden in plain sight. A temptation that threatens to corrupt even the incorruptible. When a corpse is finally uncovered, the dark secrets behind the crime are laid bare. But the dead cannot speak, cannot accuse, and cannot demand justice. It falls to DCI David Garrick and his team to piece together the clues and unravel a most peculiar and chilling case. Yet even as the investigation intensifies, Garrick is under pressure closer to home. Budget cuts, a wedding, and mounting personal crises force him to question ...

In the high-stakes sequel to "The Thugtress of Harlem," the gritty streets of Harlem are set ablaze with power struggles, family feuds, and raw ambition. The feared and respected Big Bear is released from prison after receiving a reversal, and he's determined to reclaim his throne as the head of the DuPont family. While Big Bear was away, the DuPont family was under the fierce leadership of Lady, a formidable figure who maintained order and expanded their influence. But Big Bear's return upends the balance of power. He commands Lady to step aside, asserting his right to lead the family once...

Most times of the year, the tight-knit community gardens in quaint Arborville, New Jersey, overflow with seasonal vegetables and herbs. But who planted the dead body? Farm-to-table enthusiast Jenny Miller had a cookbook in the works when she was suddenly found strangled by a circular knitting needle in her own plot. Now, the pressure is on Pamela and her neighbor Bettina as they weave together clues in search of the person who kept Jenny's renowned heirloom plants - and budding career - from growing.

Read by Daniel Weyman (The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power) and featuring an author's note read by Peter James 'What a fool I've been not to have read Peter James until The Hawk Is Dead! A great story' – James Patterson, bestselling author of the Alex Cross series Roy Grace never dreamed...

In the third installment of The Thugtress of Harlem, the stakes are higher than ever for Lady. As the formidable leader of her empire, she now faces immense pressure with the responsibility of the DuPont family resting squarely on her shoulders. Lady navigates a treacherous landscape of rival factions, law enforcement, and internal betrayal. Her determination to protect her legacy and those she loves pushes her to make daring moves, risking everything to maintain her hold on Harlem. Amid the mounting challenges, Lady must harness all her cunning and strength to survive and thrive in a world...

ONE VICTIM. WRONG BODY. DCI David Garrick’s latest case begins with a corpse that shouldn’t exist—and a detail so bizarre it sparks a national media storm. At the centre of the chaos is a mysterious new street artist, a “Banksy”-like figure whose work is suddenly worth a fortune—and whispered to carry a deadly curse. When collectors start dying and an ambitious art dealer realises he may be next, Garrick and his team are dragged into a deadly game of greed, deception, and murder. But the case is more than just twisted motives and priceless art. With the press watching his every ...

Fame hides everything—except murder. DCI David Garrick is called to the set of the world’s most-watched period drama when a suspicious death threatens to derail the production. At first glance it looks like an accident, but behind the glamour and celebrity lies a world of rivalries, secrets, and deceit—each more dangerous than the last. As Garrick and his team dig deeper, they battle powerful egos, privileged stars, and the blinding lights of fame. But beneath the showbiz façade, Garrick uncovers something far more personal: a shocking revelation from his own past. Now, with the ...

Two killers. One county. And DCI David Garrick is running out of time. Garrick faces his toughest case yet: a cunning serial killer preying on victims through dating apps, and a brutal arsonist leaving destruction—and horror—in their wake. As the investigations collide, nothing is as it seems, and everyone becomes a suspect. Garrick and his team must navigate a twisting web of lies, betrayal, and deadly games where one wrong move could be fatal. Still recovering from a delicate operation, Garrick wonders if he’s truly up for the challenge—or if the paranoia and hallucinations that ...

Krissy’s a young, beautiful American girl from Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, where she has lived her entire life. When her family moves to the Caribbean-influenced neighborhood of Flatbush, she is thrust into a world that feels both foreign and exhilarating. The vibrant colors, the rhythmic beats of reggae, and the rich scents of Caribbean cuisine fill her senses, creating a stark contrast to her all-American upbringing. As Krissy struggles to adapt to her new surroundings, she meets Milk, a charismatic and street-smart Jamaican thug who recently arrived from the island. Milk's tough exterior and ...

The only thing more dangerous than the city's criminals is the monster that hunts them. In the rain-soaked alleys of Grave’s Landing, a terrifying creature of fang and claw stalks the guilty . The Iron Hounds gang, rulers of the city's underworld, are being torn apart one by one. To the desperate citizens, this monster is a dark savior. For Corbin, the quiet and scarred bookbinder, it is a curse he can barely control. Each month, he unleashes the beast within, aiming its rage at the predators who prey on the innocent as penance for a past he cannot escape. But a new power is rising from ...

For a witch trained as a demon hunter, werewolves, ghouls, and vampires are all in a day’s work. But Red has no memories of her past — not even her real name — and her cases keep inching her closer to the truth. She comes to LA to solve a murder. The trail leads to Kristoff. Handsome and dangerous, the vampire is more than her prime suspect. He might hold the key to her mysterious origins. As the death count grows, she sinks into a supernatural conspiracy as the city teeters on the brink of civil war. Red needs to keep her wits sharp. And her stake sharper. Or she'll die before she ...

“Cowan has combined the best parts of classic legal thrillers, with an unexpected new lead character that brings the genre into a new generation.” —JAMES PATTERSON From a writer and executive producer of Suits comes a riveting and gritty legal thriller about murder, cover-ups, redemption...

Secrets unravel. Perfection crumbles. In a decaying world, a grizzled detective and his fiery young partner uncover a conspiracy that could destroy everything. Deep in the frozen wastelands of Northern Finland, humanity clings to survival in crumbling habitats, surrounded by an irradiated desert known as the scour. Nothing lives beyond their rusted walls-or so they thought. Chief Investigator Linus Halla, hardened by twenty years of violence in a claustrophobic dystopia, is ready to walk away. His deputy, Ivan Finn, is young, driven, and hungry to prove himself. When a six-year-old boy is ...

When Alicia is handed a bracelet she never wanted, it drags her into a street war she never saw coming. What starts as whispers in the street turns into something more sinister. With her brother, T-Rod, and her ex, Maine, caught in the middle, Alicia is forced to peel back layers of betrayal, envy, and blood-stained secrets. Every hood has a story. This one is Alicia’s. A raw, suspense-driven hood thriller about loyalty, power, and the dangerous cost of silence.

Three women trapped by haunted houses. Three paranormal investigators-turned-warlock determined to save them. Unexpected romance. Inescapable passion. Nothing is what it seems. These aren’t your average hauntings. Ghosts, vampires, lycans, and reapers make up a curse that has withstood the ages, and only the bravest can escape. Welcome to Calum’s Curse, a Paranormal Time Travel Romance Boxed Set. THE VICTORIAN LURE- When Dakota’s dream home becomes a house of horrors holding her hostage, her only hope is a Scotsman who investigates the paranormal. The supernatural is nothing Leathan ...

'This novel stands successfully on its own, its characters fleshed out and in full possession of their idiosyncrasies — all magnificently conveyed by narrator Steve Worsley...He captures perfectly the novel’s dark wit and the region’s pugnacity, bringing a sense of festivity to the police...

Some women are trouble. This one comes with a body count. Alan Lawson is fighting for his life—again. After years spent hunting the Taliban, he returns home a stranger, to a world that’s left him behind. Then his tenuous hold on civilian life is shattered when two cops barge in accusing him of murder. Determined to clear his name before the law closes in, Alan enlists the help of the last man he still trusts. Together, they unearth the dark past of a woman—her life torn between betrayal and redemption. With each clue raising more questions, Alan wonders if he's tracking the right girl...