Island Crime

'Leena Clover's Books Get Better and Better' Complete 9 book cozy mystery series that has entertained thousands! Widowed cafe owner Anna Butler uncovers shocking secrets from her past as she tries to prove she did not murder her husband. Packed with twists you never saw coming, every book in this series leaves readers wanting more. Leena Clover presents a heartwarming cozy mystery series about family, friendship and the pursuit of a lifelong dream. The last three books build up to an exciting series finale! Fifty five year old Anna Butler is busy testing cupcake recipes, trying to cope with...

Elite Reid is a girl on a mission: to get her glow up on and get as far away from her drunken father as possible. When her boyfriend offers up the opportunity to make some serious cash and level up, Elite believes she's finally hit the jackpot. Sweet, innocent, and naive, she's every man's dream...and quickly becomes the newest infatuation of the man at the top--the man with all the power. Unfortunately, it's a privilege that may cost her something she can never recover. Bishop is a man whose heart has room for just one love: his money. That's until Elite stumbles her way into his life and ...

An isolated community... a web of secrets... a mysterious death. When a body washes up on the shores of Brownsea Island, DCI Lesley Clarke initially suspects suicide. But as she gets closer to the island's close-knit community, she starts to suspect foul play. Why did the victim argue with her closest friend days before her death? What secrets is the victim's manager keeping? And can Lesley get to the bottom of the mystery before someone else dies?

When eight-year-old Cait Yorke goes missing on a remote island off the coast of the wild Scottish Highlands, PC Fiona MacLeish is quickly sent to investigate. But a gale is gathering force, and Fiona becomes increasingly concerned for a little girl braving the strong winds alone. As Fiona questions the locals, she soon realizes that they are hiding many secrets. What is this island, and who really lives here? Then a boat violently crashes off the coast of the island. On board, Fiona discovers the body of a man who has clearly been murdered.

Vincent never had a chance. He lost his mother in the South Tower. He lost his father to a bottle. The rest, he gave away slowly—to heroin, silence, and survival. ★★★★★ "by the time the last scene fades out, you’ll want to sit in the dark for a minute, just letting it settle."- Goodreads ★★★★★ "It did what The Sopranos ending tried to do but actually pulled it off. The final pages of In Powder Blue by Nikolas Pleiadi left me completely silent." - Goodreads ★★★★★ "A modern crime masterpiece....You could dissect this forever. On par with The Godfather."- ...

With just one wrong turn, ELITE finds both her life and that of her unborn hanging in the balance. Unbeknownst to her, she’s being hunted by someone willing to risk it all for the only thing that matters in the end: her. Will she make it out alive? Shots have been fired, and Bishop is absolutely the ish as Oz threatens not only his business, but the object of his heart’s obsession. Determined to come out on top, Bishop takes a big risk to silence his enemy forever. Will he succeed or fall victim to his own savagery? Elite is a "must-have" as the men in her life thug it out, but who will...

"Narrator Amanda Redman gives an adept performance as she takes on the various characters in this Icelandic thriller." — AudioFile Magazine The newest superstar on the Icelandic crime fiction scene has arrived with a superb followup to The Darkness. Shortlisted for the Crime Novel of the Year...

Mobster Al "Scarface" Capone, "Machine Gun" Kelly, Robert Stroud, aka the Birdman: only the most violent, desperate criminals went to Alcatraz Island, called "The Rock" and known for its harsh conditions. This gripping true crime classic, originally written in 1963 and newly reissued, tells the story of life on The Rock and of 14 ingenious escape attempts by the prisoners.

A Murdered Heiress, Death on the High Seas, a doomed High School Reunion and Anonymous Notes keep divorced baker Jenny King on her toes in this four book murder mystery anthology. 5 stars - 'I was reading these books like eating potato chips, too fast!' When forty four year old Jenny King moved to a remote island for a second chance at life, she didn't know it would involve murder. She's working at the Boardwalk Cafe, baking sweet treats to forget the bitter pill that is her life. Then a stranger's body washes up on the beach and her aunt is arrested. Compelled by circumstances, Jenny goes ...

Delving into one of the most disturbing scandals of our time, this book unravels the complex and sinister web surrounding Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Epstein’s private island has by now become a symbol of unchecked exploitation — and the network of wealthy elites involved in secrecy and coercion too powerful to ignore. Investigative reporting exposes the hidden mechanisms of control, from clandestine tapes and secret meetings, to cover-ups, coercion, and a justice system unwilling to act. How extensive is the truth behind the walls of the rich and powerful? This is a probing,...

Philip Russell, a US Park Ranger for a small island in the Pacific Northwest, has stumbled across a dead body in the forest. Unsure if the dead woman is a local or someone from the mainland, the new female sheriff has come to Rockfish Island to find out if the community has anything still to fear. Eager to help solve the mystery, both instantly find themselves at odds with each other. Philip, defending the people he's known his whole life, and Sheriff Lane, giving no one the benefit of the doubt...not even Philip.

A 2026 Audie Awards finalist for Best Thriller/Suspense! This program is read by actor Richard Armitage, best known for his role in The Hobbit film trilogy, and actress Tuppence Middleton, best known for her role in Downton Abbey. Beautiful Ugly features sound design and special effects to...

🔥🔥🔥 Paradise can’t contain a woman out for justice. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sophie has escaped a dark past to right wrongs as a crime fighter, and she won’t let anything stand in her way. Grab this fourth box set in an award-winning series, and dive into paradise with Sophie as she navigates thrillers with “more twists than a bag of eels!”WIRED TRUTH: What if diamonds aren’t a girl’s best friend? A heist at a high-end auction house sends tech specialist Sophie on a new case hunting down a thief whose skills match her own.WIRED GHOST: What would you do to survive ...

A secret island-enclave for the super rich. A dead billionaire. A one-of-a-kind detective. "Bless Jo Firestone's quiet, mad genius."—Vulture Marie Jones has hit rock bottom. Just three months ago, her crime solving alter-ego Luella van Horn cracked the case of a murdered contestant on the hit...

Bailey Collins believed she had outrun what Eli Murphy did to her in high school. Ten years and thousands of miles away from the scene of the crime, Bailey is laser-focused on her career. She's a rising star at her TV network, newly promoted as senior producer for the reality show, The Cruise. Things are on the up. And then Eli Murphy applies to be a contestant on The Cruise. It’s taken a lot for Bailey to make something of her life and to heal from her adolescent trauma.

#1 New York Times bestseller From the world's #1 bestselling author, Filthy Rich—the book that exposed Jeffrey Epstein’s shocking exploits as a multi-millionaire pedophile—now with an updated Author's Note and Afterword. “Much more than a true crime book.” —Town & Country Charismatic...

In book three of the series, dark deeds, intended to remain hidden beneath the cold waters bordering the island, have surfaced, shocking the small community and casting a dark shadow over its residents. Confronted with a blood-speckled rowboat and a waterlogged corpse, Sheriff Lane is desperate for answers, some of which can only be found on the mainland. Faced with limited resources and her lone deputy following another lead, Lane turns to Park Ranger, Philip Russell, who is more than eager to help investigate the mysterious homicide.

Nicky Webber invites readers to the deceptive tranquillity of Whisper Island, a place where paradise hides a venomous secret, in her latest psychological thriller. This masterfully crafted narrative entwines suspense, betrayal, and the shadows of past secrets, promising a journey that will ensnare fans of thriller suspense in exotic locations. "Welcome to Whisper Island," begins as an idyllic retreat for Ella and her friends, but the island's picturesque sunsets and lush landscapes soon give way to a horrifying reality. As paradise turns into a prison, Ella finds herself embroiled in a ...

Paradise has a dark side. Beyond the postcard-perfect beaches and breathtaking landscapes of the islands, a chilling history of violence and mystery lies hidden. This gripping collection unearths the stories that are rarely told—the infamous murders, the baffling cold cases, and the shocking crimes that shattered the illusion of tranquility in America's pacific paradise. From the hunt for the city's first serial predator in the 1980s to a stunning modern-day organized crime takedown, this book delves into the most compelling and haunting events in the state's history. Explore decades-old ...

Everyone who's anyone wants to be seen at one of Emory Jackman's legendary parties, from royalty to politicians, tech billionaires to Instagram models. But something sinister is happening on Little Pearl. Journalist Sven Olsen has heard rumors about the Jackmans trafficking young girls, and a secret auction joined by the rich and famous. He's been invited under the pretense of writing a profile about Emory and his mysterious wife, Tess, and will do just about anything to get the scoop.