John Nicholl

A child psychiatrist has a dark secret one little boy is about to discover in this psychological thriller from the author of When Evil Calls Your Name. The Mailer family is oblivious to the terrible danger that enters their lives when seven-year-old Anthony is referred to the child guidance service by the family GP, following the breakdown of his parents’ marriage. Fifty-eight-year-old Dr. David Galbraith, a sadistic, predatory pedophile, employed as a consultant child psychiatrist, has already murdered one child in the soundproofed cellar below the South Wales Georgian townhouse he shares with his wife and two young daughters. When Anthony becomes Galbraith’s latest obsession he will stop at nothing to make his grotesque fantasies reality. But can Anthony be saved before it’s too late? *The book includes content that some readers may find disturbing from the start. It is dedicated to survivors everywhere. Praise for White Is the Coldest Color “A masterfully written dark psychological thriller.”— Albina Hume, bestselling author of Miss Fortune “Dark and intense . . . a must read.” —Renita D’ Silva, bestselling author of The Orphan’s Gift

White Is the Coldest Colour

Married to an abusive cop, a woman enlists her twin sister for a daring escape plan in this gritty domestic thriller by an acclaimed British crime author. Kathy thought she’d met her soulmate. But Police Inspector Michael Conner’s behavior suddenly changes on the day of their wedding. As the months pass, he becomes increasingly manipulative, controlling, and cruel. And when she reports his abuse to the police, Michael’s colleagues take his word over hers. Poor Kathy is mentally ill, he says. Tormented and isolated, Kathy has no one left to turn to . . . except her twin sister Anna. When Kathy reaches out to Anna for help, the sisters concoct a plan to be rid of Michael for good. It’s a plan that requires plenty of patience and nerves of steel . . . because one false move could be deadly.

A Chilling Psychological Thriller

The Girl in Red

A detective races to find a missing five-year-old girl in this thriller by the bestselling author of the Dr. David Galbraith series. Your worst nightmare is about to come true . . . When Megan discovers her young daughter missing, she thinks her ex-husband is to blame. But was it someone else entirely? Someone out for revenge? Someone with a grudge? As DI Laura Kesey begins her investigation, she discovers the case is infinitely more wicked than she could ever have imagined. The clock is ticking. The search is on. But will Kesey find Lottie before it’s too late? Praise for Mr. Nice “John Nicholl continues to provide riveting psychological thrillers that do what they say on the tin . . . thrill.” —Nigel Williams “Another brilliant, dark, thought-provoking masterpiece of a book by this versatile and very talented author.” —Renita D’Silva, bestselling author of The War Child “I suggest you take a huge breath before you start with Mr. Nice, and only start it late at night if it means you haven’t got to get up the next day. Another hit from Mr. Nicholl.” —Melanie Lewi, The Book Club “This nail-biting thriller with a carefully created plot will have you on the edge of your seat!” —Sibel Hodge, #1 international bestselling author of Untouchable John Nicholl is also the bestselling author of the DI Gravel and the Dr. David Galbraith series. Mr. Nice will appeal to fans of authors like M.W. Craven, Mark Edwards, and Charlie Gallagher.

Mr Nice

Two wrongs don’t make revenge right in this twisty and unforgettable crime thriller from the bestselling author of The Sisters and Mr. Nice. You’ve done a bad thing. You will pay the price. Alice Granger is no ordinary survivor. She has a tale to tell, a story of revenge. Alice feels driven to protect the innocent from dangerous men. Men like her father. Men who hurt children. Predators who prey on the innocent. And there’s nothing Alice won’t do to make them pay. Alice wants to make them suffer as their victims did. But the police are one step behind. And as the net closes, Alice’s life spirals out of control, the lines between good and evil becoming ever more blurred as she attempts to escape capture. When the hunted becomes the hunter, is anyone innocent? “The master of the psychological thriller at his brilliant best.” —Sarah Stuart, award-winning author of Three Against the World “Nicholl captivates the reader with ease and has found new ways to keep his fans enthralled . . . A chilling tale.” —Book Reviews to Ponder “This was a great, page-turning, intriguing book that I highly recommend.” —Joyce Stewart Reviews “A dark and gripping tale of revenge.” —The Western Mail “A prolific talent.” —Yahoo News

Killing Evil

Your worst nightmare is about to come true... When Megan discovers that her young daughter is missing, she thinks that her ex-husband is to blame. But was it someone else entirely? Someone out for revenge? Someone with a grudge? As DI Laura Kesey begins her investigation, she discovers that the case is infinitely more wicked than she could ever have imagined. The clock is ticking. But will Kesey find Lottie before it’s too late? It’s every parent’s worst nightmare. The greater the evil, the deadlier the game. *Please note this is a re-release of Mr Nice*

A gripping, shocking psychological thriller

She’s on trial for murder... Now it’s her turn to tell her story... The truth is that I loved James with my whole heart. We were soulmates: meant to be together forever. On the morning of our wedding, I had just found out I was carrying his child. But it’s time to tell my side of the story. It’s time everyone knew what happened on that wedding day, on our honeymoon, and on that fateful last drive together. It’s time everyone found out about the secrets and about the threat that loomed over our marriage. It’s time everyone found out who really killed James. And I need everyone to believe me. To believe I’m not a killer. Because if they don’t, then my baby won’t just have no father... she’ll have no mother. A totally gripping psychological thriller full of jaw-dropping twists, that will keep you reading late into the night. If you loved Gone Girl, The Mother-in-Law and The Housemaid, you’ll be hooked on The Bride.

A BRAND NEW completely addictive, gripping psychological thriller from John Nicholl for 2023

The Bride

The hunters become the hunted in a fast-paced but thought-provoking story of one woman's quest for revenge. When Rebecca's childhood abuser avoids prosecution, it sets her on a path to revenge, revenge on any man who preys on the innocent. Twenty-three-year-old Rebecca poses as a child online and sets her trap, luring one predatory paedophile after another to their deaths. When a man's severed head is found washed up on a windswept estuary beach, the police begin their investigation. The internationally bestselling author of White is the Coldest Colour is back with an electrifying psychological thriller packed with suspense. Brilliantly gripping, A Mind To Kill will have you hooked from the very first page and holding your breath to the heart-racing and shocking ending. What people are saying about A Mind To Kill: 'If you're looking for a page-turning book you can't put down, start reading this stunning new psychological thriller today.' Book Reader Magazine 'Don't miss out on this gripping page-turner of a psychological thriller.' Goodreads 'A brilliant, searing, page-turning story.' Renita D'Silva - Bestselling author 'It chilled me to the core.' Book Reviews To Ponder 'This is an author who likes to write and jump just a little over the edge to keep his readers gasping.' Read Along With Sue 'Another elegant and exquisitely composed story.' Melanie Lewis - The Book Club 'Brilliant, emotionally charged story telling that will leave readers on their edge of their seats until the very last page.' Tome Tender Book Blog 'Another superb read by John Nicholl.' Cheekypee Reads And Reviews 'A gripping psychological thriller that you just can't put down.' Angela Kay's Books 'A Mind to Kill will steal some of the best reading hours of your life!' Cheryl's Book Nook

A Dark Psychological Thriller Packed with Suspense

A Mind to Kill

When Mia, a successful novelist, is targeted by a stalker, her life begins to unravel. Unaware that the predatory psychopath has placed cameras in her home, the stalker sends untraceable emails, including photos of her and her four-year-old daughter, demanding Mia performs outlandish tasks, threatening dire consequences if she refuses or approaches the police. As the pressure builds, Adam, Mia's sister's boyfriend, offers to accompany her to stay in Italy with her parents. But when the villa is burnt down, Mia fears the stalker has followed her and decides to return to Wales. Meanwhile, the police are investigating the murder of three women in the area, and when DI Gravel's daughter is threatened, he takes matters into his own hands. With his health failing and his career coming to an end, just how far will Gravel go to protect his daughter and catch a vicious killer?

Anonymity

A chilling new psychological thriller from an internationally bestselling author Introducing DI Laura Kesey... Harry Gilmore has no idea of the terrible danger he faces when he meets A Beautiful girl in a local student bar. Drugged and abducted, Harry wakes up in a secure wooden compound deep in the Welsh countryside, where he is groomed by the leaders of a manipulative cult, run by the self-proclaimed new messiah, known as The Master. When the true nature of the cult becomes apparent, Harry looks for any opportunity to escape. But as time passes he questions if the master’s extreme behaviour and teachings are the one true religion. With Harry’s life hanging by a thread, a team of officers, led by Detective Inspector Laura Kesey, investigate his disappearance. But will they find him before it’s too late? What everyone is saying about The Girl in White: “John Nicholl has a wonderful way with words” Anita May Waller - Bestselling Author “A must-read in every sense. Unreservedly recommended.” Readers Retreat “Edgy, tense and raw, this tale is pure suspense from start to finish” Tome Tender Book Blog “The story is strong and well constructed, flowing with ease as the reader loses themselves in the narrative.” Book Reviews To Ponder “As always John Nicholl writes a mesmerising story” Read Along With Sue “I absolutely loved the storyline. John Nicholl sure knows how to write a gripping storyline with his own uniqueness.” Cheekypee Reads And Reviews “John Nicholl knows exactly how to lull us as readers, and then chill us, as he draws us deeper into a complex web of motivations and evil intentions. “ Lesley Hayes - Bestselling Author “John Nicholl is a brilliant writer, always crossing the line into the disturbed.” Kristine’s Novel Cafe “It’s very very good, thought-provoking stuff!” Alex J Book Reviews “This story grabbed me from the beginning and kept my interest throughout. He's a brilliant storyteller and a book I highly recommend you read.” Goodreads John Nicholl is the internationally bestselling author of The DI Gravel Series, The Dr David Galbraith Books and the stand-alone The Girl in Red. The Girl in White is a dark and chilling psychological thriller which will keep you turning the pages. It will appeal to fans of authors like Rob Ashman, Mark Edwards and John Marrs.

The Girl in White

A college student in Wales is abducted by a madman, and a police detective races the clock to find her before it’s too late . . . Emma didn’t know how long he hid in the large Victorian wardrobe to the side of her single bed. She didn’t know how long he peered between the two heavy oak doors, and watched as she slowly drifted into fitful sleep. She didn’t know what time he pushed the doors open and crept toward her in the darkness of the night. Now, Detective Inspector Gravel finds himself faced with a difficult case when this local nineteen-year-old university student is abducted and imprisoned by a sadistic serial killer, who has already tortured and killed at least five young women. And time is running out to save her . . .

A Serial Killer Chiller Not to Be Missed

Portraits of the Dead

"A dark, gritty, and compulsive read" - The Daily Express When they met it was murder... DI Laura Kesey is handed the case of a nineteen-year-old female victim of domestic violence. Sally has severe facial bruising but is not prepared to give evidence due to previous bad experiences with the legal system. Kesey refers Sally to the hospital social worker, and soon Sally accepts a place at the local women's domestic violence refuge managed by Ivy, a survivor who had long since decided to take matters into her own hands... Meanwhile, a man is run down and killed on a remote country road. As Sally is drawn deeper into the refuge group, the police begin an investigation into the hit and run. Soon other men's deaths follow, but there is no evidence to justify action against any of the refuge's residents. Does Kesey have her sights on the wrong suspects this time? The clock is ticking... What everyone is saying about The Sisters: "Nicholl has proven he is at the top of the genre." Book Reviews to Ponder "OMG WHAT A READ!" Goodreads "a great story well told." Patricia Dixon - Bestselling author "A clever concept, a wonderful read and one that will leave you with a smile." Misfits Farm "Gritty and Gripping!" Sibel Hodge - Bestselling author "I was hooked on every word written." Read Along with Sue "Powerful reading" Tome Tender Book Blog "I was glued and couldn't put my kindle down." Cheekypee Reads and Reviews "WOW this was such an incredible read!" Joyce Stewart Reviews "Pulls lots of strings. Excellent read." Russ Geraghty - Bestselling author John Nicholl is also the bestselling author of the stand-alone psychological thrillers, Mr Nice and The Girl in Red, as well as the DI Gravel and Dr David Gailbraith series. The Sisters is a twisty and unmissable crime thriller which is the perfect read for fans of authors like Mark Edwards, Steve Cavanagh and Charlie Gallagher.

The Sisters

A woman lures predators into a deadly trap in this “stunning” novel of victim turned vigilante (Book Reader Magazine). When Rebecca's childhood abuser avoids prosecution, it sets her on a path to revenge and soon she is handing out retribution on any man who preys on the innocent. Twenty-three-year-old Rebecca poses as a child online and sets her trap, luring one sex offender after another to their deaths. Her thirst for revenge began when her childhood abuser succeeded in avoiding prosecution—and now she is handing out retribution on any man who preys on the innocent. When a severed head is found washed up on a windswept estuary beach, DI Gravel and his team are called in to investigate. In what might be his toughest case yet, DI Gravel finds himself asking if vigilante justice is ever justified . . . Previously published under the title A Mind to Kill, Before I Met Him is part of the DI Gravel series, though it can easily be read as a stand-alone novel.

Before I Met Him

Imprisoned for murdering her monstrous husband, a woman confronts her past in this dark psychological thriller by the author of White Is the Coldest Color. When twenty-nine-year-old Cynthia Galbraith struggles to come to terms with her traumatic past and the realities of prison life, a prison counselor persuades her to write a diary exploring the events that led to a life sentence for murder. Although unconvinced at first, Cynthia finally decides she has all the time in the world and very little, if anything, to lose. As she begins writing she holds back nothing: sharing the thoughts she hadn't dare vocalize, the things that keep her awake at night and haunt her waking hours. Even the darkest secrets cannot stay hidden forever. . . . Praise for When Evil Calls Your Name “A great follow up to White is the Coldest Color that intrigues and keeps you turning the pages.” —Mark Tilbury, bestselling author of The Last One to See Her “A superbly written thriller.” —Louise Mullins, bestselling author of What I Never Told You

When Evil Calls Your Name

Every aspect of Kathy's life is dominated by her abusive bully boy husband. Now she's pregnant and in fear for her life. Can she ever escape him? A gripping page-turner of a psychological thriller packed with suspense. Discover John Nicholl's chilling new short story today. Praise for Bully Boy Blue: 'Bully Boy Blue is such a brave and impressive book - don't miss it!' The Book Magnet'A fast-paced, heart-racing read that I gobbled up in one sitting. 5 stars.' Relax and Read Book Reviews'Dark, intense, fast paced and hard hitting, like all of his books, I could not put this down. Brilliant, as always!' Renita D'Silva - Bestselling author'This book made me hold my breath from the first word until the last. Another 5 star (plus) hit from Mr Nicholl.' Goodreads'An intense quick read that I couldn't put down until I had finished it.' Read Along With Sue'Nicholl is truly good at what he does; making the reader feel something. And oh my gosh the ending, it made me gasp out loud! 5 stars!' Goodreads'I am a huge fan of John Nicholl. What a great read! Don't miss this juicy tidbit.' Stella Marie Alden - Bestselling author' A great fast paced read! Enjoy!' Booklover Catlady Reviews'Packing the punch of a heavy-weight champion. Fabulous!' Tome Tender Book Blog Praise for White is the Coldest Colour: 'One of the best psychological thrillers I've ever read.' The Book Review Cafe'The writing is superb, I was totally gripped by this psychological thriller.' Read Along with Sue'Confident crime writing at its best. A must read for lovers of very dark crime.' Northern Crime'One of the best psychological thrillers I've read.' Carissa Backherms - Bestselling Author'One of the most disturbing psychological thrillers I have read. I literally could not tap to the next page on my kindle quick enough. If you are a lover of dark psychological suspense thrillers, you will not be able to put it down.' By The Letter Book Reviews Praise for When Evil Calls Your Name: 'If you like psychological suspense thrillers, this is as good as it gets.' Frank Scozzari - Bestselling Author'Brilliantly written, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend both books.' Little Bookness Lane' A superbly written thriller. Dark, gritty, and gripping. I cannot recommend it highly enough.' Louise Mullins - Bestselling Author'Thought-provoking, dark, and completely magnetic reading from start to finish.' Tome Tender Book Blog'A brilliantly written book that really spoke to me.' Renita D'Silva - Bestselling Author Praise for Portraits of the Dead: 'Another brilliant offering. Portraits of the Dead is a gripping thriller with more than a few surprises.' By The Letter Book Reviews'It doesn't get any better than this!' Jersey Girl Book Reviews'I will read anything by this author. He is that good!' Goodreads 'I could not put this novel down! Disturbing and compelling, an edge-of-the-seat story. John Nicholl is a fresh innovative and powerful new voice in crime fiction.' The BooK Review Cafe'One of the best crime books I have ever read.' Misfits Farm

A Dark Psychological Suspense Novella

Bully Boy Blue

Discover the dark, gripping Carmarthen Murders from bestseller John Nicholl 'Gritty, realistic & compelling, this would make a great TV drama' Reader Review 'A very enjoyable story with interesting characters and a great plot. John Nicholl has joined my list of must read authors' Reader Review This boxset contains the complete Carmarthen Murders series from John Nicholl. The Carmarthen Murders The Tywi Estuary Killings The Castle Beach Murders The Dryslwyn Castle Killings The Carmarthen Murders One missing girl. Five bodies. Time is running out. When nineteen-year-old university student Emma goes missing, Detective Inspector Gareth Gravel is called in. But what is a simple missing person case soon turns into something much darker as Gravel’s inquiries lead him to the graves of five young women - each of whom looks just like Emma. With a serial killer on the loose and his latest victim already in his control, can the police find Emma in time? Or will Emma have to save herself? The Twi Estuary Killings DI Gravel is supposed to be on mandatory leave, but when a severed head washes up on the estuary beach his holiday is cut short. Back on the job, he’s shocked when the case leads him to the victim from an old case Seventeen years ago, the system failed Rebecca. They let the abuser of a six-year-old girl walk free. But she’s all grown up now and taking the law into her own hands. The Castle Beach Murders It’s different when it’s your daughter. DI Gravel’s daughter Emily has landed her dream job working for high profile solicitor Charles Turner. But the job turns deadly when she attracts the attention of a serial killer. Gravel is already on the case, the bodies are piling up and the killer’s sick fantasies are enough to give the detective nightmares. However, the killer’s obsession with Emily raises the stakes. Can Gravel and Emily survive the case? The Dryslwyn Castle Killings Successful novelist Mia is being stalked. Photos of her and her four-year-old daughter arrive in untraceable emails that demand Mia perform various tasks or else . . . Terrified, Mia tries to escape, but the killer follows her all the way to Italy. In desperation, she returns home, but nowhere is safe. Meanwhile, DI Gravel is investigating the murder of three women. The detective’s last case pushed him to new extremes. Now with his health failing and his career at an end, what lengths will Gravel go to in order to catch a vicious killer? Once you’ve crossed the line, can you ever turn back?

The Carmarthen Murders Series

James Holland

Tim Pigott-Smith

From the author of 'Fortress Malta', this book looks afresh at the conflict in Northern Africa, examining the involvement of the U.S. and the way this early collaboration shaped the whole Anglo-American axis for the rest of the war in Europe.

Together We Stand

Some Account of the Worshipful Company of Ironmongers

Charles Daubeny

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A Respectful Examination of the Judgment Delivered ... by ... Sir J. Nicholl ... Against the REV. John Wight Wickes for Refusing to Bury an Infant Child, Which Had Been Baptized by a Dissenting Minister

A detective’s hunt for a serial killer takes him unsettlingly close to home in this psychological thriller from the author of Portraits of the Dead. Det. Inspector Gareth Gravel couldn’t be happier to have his daughter Emily home after finishing law school. Her company is a welcome respite from his latest case—hunting a vicious and demented serial killer. But when Emily accepts a job with the solicitor Charles Turner, Grav’s work and home life merge in the most disturbing way possible. Emily has become the killer’s latest obsession, and the madman will stop at nothing to make his grotesque fantasies come true. But as Grav’s investigation uncovers more victims, the killer makes a bold attempt to derail his progress. Now it’s up to Grav to catch a killer who is hiding in plain sight.

A Stunning Thriller You Won't Want to Put Down

A Cold Cold Heart

As a deranged stalker threatens a successful novelist, DI Gravel pursues a serial killer in this “insidious and very creepy” psychological thriller (Patricia Dixon, author of Over My Shoulder). As a successful novelist living in Wales, Mia is used to fans who occasionally crossed the line. But nothing so chilling as the untraceable email she received with the message “I know where you live.” And that was just the beginning. Unaware that the psychopath has placed cameras in her home, Mia soon receives intimate photos of herself and her four-year-old daughter. The messages demand that she performs outlandish tasks, threatening dire consequences if she refuses or approaches the police. As the pressure builds, Mia’s sister's boyfriend offers to escort her safely to Italy where she can stay with her parents. But when their villa burns down, Mia fears that there may be no escape. Meanwhile, the police are investigating the murder of three women back in Wales, and when DI Gravel’s daughter is threatened, he takes matters into his own hands.

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