Rachel Abbott

One Dark Secret. One act of revenge. When Emma Joseph met her husband David, he was a man shattered by grief. His first wife had been killed outright when her car veered off the road. Just as tragically, their six-year-old daughter mysteriously vanished from the scene of the accident. Now, six years later, Emma believes the painful years are behind them. She and David have built a new life together and have a beautiful baby son, Ollie. Then a stranger walks into their lives, and their world tilts on its axis. Emma's life no longer feels secure. Does she know what really happened all those years ago? And why does she feel so frightened for herself and for her baby? When a desperate Emma reaches out to her old friend DCI Tom Douglas for help, she puts all their lives in jeopardy. Before long, a web of deceit is revealed that shocks both Emma and Tom to the core. They say you should never trust a stranger. Maybe they're right.

Stranger Child

A BRAND NEW STEPHANIE KING NOVEL, FROM THE +4 MILLION COPY-BESTSELLING QUEEN OF PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLERS A year ago today, we all gathered for Lucas's wedding at his glorious Cornish home overlooking the sea. But no one was married that day. Now Lucas has invited us back to celebrate the anniversary. But the anniversary of what? The wedding that never happened, or the tragedy that occurred just hours before the ceremony was due to begin? He's told us that tonight he has planned a game. We have our costumes, we have our parts, and everyone must play. The game, he tells us, is about to begin. What does Lucas want from us? What are we not being told? And what's going to happen when this terrible game is over? Praise for AND SO IT BEGINS (Stephanie King Book 1): 'The twists came so quickly I almost got whiplash' Jenny Blackhurst, author of The Night She Died 'What a storyteller Rachel Abbott is... I was hooked from the start' Cara Hunter, author of Close to Home 'The twists just don't stop' Heat 'Dark and extremely readable' The Times

A new must-read thriller from the bestselling author of 'AND SO IT BEGINS'

The Murder Game

"Every moment of Sir Hugo Fletcher's life has been chronicled in the British press: his privileged upbringing, his high-profile charity work to end human trafficking -- even his two marriages. But when the billionaire philanthropist is discovered murdered in his London home, tied naked to a bed, the scandal is only a shadow of the darkness lurking off-camera. Laura Fletcher returns from an Italian vacation to find her husband dead and her home under siege by paparazzi. Is she shocked? Yes. But is she distraught? Not exactly. Especially when Chief Inspector Tom Douglas reveals his suspicions that Hugo's killer is female. Laura always knew she wasn't the only woman in Hugo's life. And she knows she wasn't the only one with a motive to kill. The deeper Douglas digs, the more sordid details about Hugo Fletcher he uncovers. And yet nothing compares to the secret Laura guards, a secret that could bring the guilty to justice -- or destroy an innocent life forever."--Publisher description.

Only the Innocent

"When Olivia Brookes calls the police to report that her husband and children are missing, she believes she will never see them again. She has reason to fear the worst; this isn't the first tragedy that Olivia has experienced. Now, two years later, Detective Chief Inspector Tom Douglas is called in to investigate this family again, but this time it's Olivia who has disappeared. All the evidence suggests that she was here, in the family home, that morning. But her car is in the garage, and her purse is in her handbag - on the kitchen table. The police want to issue an appeal, but for some reason every single picture of this family has been removed from albums, from phones, from computers. And then they find the blood... Has the past caught up with Olivia?"--Amazon.com.

Sleep Tight

Kill Me Again

WHO WILL BELIEVE YOUR STORY IF THE ONLY WITNESS IS DEAD? Cleo knows she should be happy for her brother Mark. He's managed to find someone new after the sudden death of his first wife - but something about Evie just doesn't feel right... When Evie starts having accidents at home, her friends grow concerned. Could Mark be causing her injuries? Called out to their cliff-top house one night, Sergeant Stephanie King finds two bodies entangled on blood-drenched sheets. Where does murder begin? When the knife is raised to strike, or before, at the first thought of violence? As the accused stands trial, the jury is forced to consider - is there ever a proper defence for murder? Praise for Rachel Abbott: 'A properly addictive, leave-the-light-on thriller' Red Magazine 'Masterly and compelling. I couldn't put it down until its heart-stopping conclusion' Robert Bryndza 'Unbearably tense, with a killer twist' Good Housekeeping

A brilliant psychological thriller that twists and turns (Stephanie King Book 1)

And So It Begins

A girl lies close to death in a dark, deserted lane. A driver drags her body to the side of the road. A shadowy figure hides in the trees, watching and waiting. For Ellie Saunders last night's hit and run on the back road could destroy everything she has. She was out that night, but if she reveals where she was and why, her family will be torn apart. She is living on a knife-edge, knowing that her every move is being observed.... Ellie's new neighbour, former Detective Chief Inspector Tom Douglas has moved to the village for some well-deserved peace and quiet, but as he is drawn into the web of deceit his every instinct tells him that what happened that night was more than a tragic accident. As past and present collide, best-kept secrets are revealed and lives are devastated. Only one person knows the whole story. And that person will protect the truth - no matter what the cost. The Back Road is an electrifying thriller that will keep you guessing to the very end.

The Back Road

After eighteen months of grieving for her husband Bernie, killed in a horrific hit and run accident, Natalie Gray has found love with Ed Cooper, her husband's best friend, and has moved herself and fifteen-year-old daughter, Scarlett, into his home. But Natalie begins to suspect Ed has a dark side - and even darker intentions.

The Sixth Window

From the multi-million bestselling author of THE SIXTH WINDOW and SLEEP TIGHT, comes a dark, tense and creepy psychological thriller about manipulation, entrapment and the struggle for the truth.

Come a Little Closer

From the multi-million bestselling author of COME A LITTLE CLOSER and AND SO IT BEGINS, comes a dark, tense thriller about lies and how we protect the past while struggling to reveal the truth.

The Shape of Lies

A DCI Tom Douglas thriller. A young woman is accused of murder. She's running for her life, but no matter where she goes, her past will catch up with her.

Close Your Eyes

A stand-alone novella featuring the same characters as Rachel Abbott's bestselling novel Stranger Child " Someone is looking for Tasha. But does she want to be found? " Eight months ago Tasha Joseph ran away, and her stepmother, Emma, has been searching for her ever since. She is desperate to give Tasha the home and security she deserves. The problem is, Emma isn't the only one looking for Tasha. The police are keen to find her too. She could be a vital witness in a criminal trial, and DCI Tom Douglas has a team constantly on the lookout for her. But Tasha remains hidden, and nobody appears to have seen her. Suddenly, the stakes are raised. Somebody is offering money - a lot of money - for information about Tasha's whereabouts. Tom and Emma know they have never been closer to finding the young girl. But they also recognise that she has never been closer to danger. Can they find her first? She can run - but for how long can she hide?

A Short Novel

Nowhere Child

A rapariga da falésia

That's the thing about old friends... they never let you forget. The first time Jemma and Matt were invited to Polskirrin - the imposing ocean-view home belonging to Matt's childhood friend Lucas Jarrett - it was for an intimate wedding that ended in tragedy. Jemma will never forget the sight of the girl's pale body floating listlessly towards the rocky shore. Now, exactly one year later, Jemma and her husband have reluctantly returned at Lucas's request to honor the anniversary of an event they would do anything to forget. But what Lucas has in store for his guests is nothing like a candlelight vigil. Someone who was there that night remembers more than they'll admit to, and Lucas has devised a little game to make them tell the truth. Jemma believes she and Matt know nothing about what happened to that woman... but what if she's wrong? Before you play a deadly game, make sure you can pay the price... From the four-million-copy bestselling author of Sleep Tight comes a psychological thriller that will have you gripped until the last page. Perfect for fans of Something in the Water, The Woman in the Window and The Silent Patient. What readers are saying about Rachel Abbott: "I wish I would have discovered this author sooner because this was one of the very best books ever!!!!!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "OMG!... once I start reading these I just couldn't put them down." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Wow. Wow. Wow. And if that isn't enough to tell you how much I LOVED this book, here's a bit more. This author always manages to capture me from the first moment and hold me in until the very last word." Angela Marsons, #1 bestselling author "Spellbindingly good. It was hard to put this book down. A gripping tale." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Unbearably tense, with a killer twist." Good Housekeeping "A properly addictive, leave-the-light-on thriller." Red Magazine "I couldn't put it down until its heart-stopping conclusion." Robert Bryndza, #1 bestselling author "A dark and gripping psychological crime thriller which had me hooked from the first page." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Read all today could NOT put it down." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

An Absolutely Gripping Psychological Thriller with a Killer Twist

The Invitation

Some doors should not be opened. Some can never be closed. Jo Palmer's peaceful and happy life is about to end. Ash - the man she loves - will be arrested by the police. Millie - her precious daughter - will be taken from her. She will lose her friends. She will doubt her sanity. Someone is stealing everything Jo loves, and will stop at nothing. But right now, Jo is laughing in her kitchen, eating dinner with her family, suspecting nothing. It's raining outside. There's a knock at the door. They are here. A DCI Tom Douglas thriller

Right Behind You

Gra w morderstwo

O jogo do crime

Helen Smith

Elly Griffiths

Louise Millar

Amanda Jennings

Laura Wilson

Tammy Cohen

Emma Kavanagh

Sharon Bolton

Erin Kelly

Kate Rhodes

Jane Casey

Louise Voss

Sarah Hilary

Julia Crouch

Mel McGrath

Colette McBeth

Alison Joseph

Kate Medina

D. Meredith

Bodies surface and disappear, seduce and corrupt in these original stories by bestselling, award-winning female crime writers from the Killer Women crime-writing collective. Keep your eyes peeled, your ears cocked and your wits about you as twenty deliciously twisted tales take you to surprising places...'A killer collection of dark and devious tales' Mark Billingham'A lot of women have terrified me over the years, but none quite like these!' Linwood Barclay'This mix of playfully twisted, macabre tales showcases the Killer Women at the top of their game. I loved it!' SJ Watson

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