We're delighted to announce award-winning author Margaret Murphy has joined team Joffe! You may already be familiar with Murphy's compelling crime novels and in which case you'll understand our excitement, but for those of you who aren't familiar with her work get ready, because you're in for a frightfully wicked treat!

DARKNESS FALLS is the first novel we have the pleasure of publishing; a real dark, twisting psychological thriller that will have you gripped from start to breathtaking finish!

Val McDermid describes DARKNESS FALLS as a "model of what the modern suspense thriller should be — tense, scary, page-turning and stomach-churning." She also advises to "set aside a day — you won't be able to put it down once it has you in its grip", and do you know what? She's right!

"A piece of absolutely terrifying writing . . . This is crime's most compelling, chilling book ever." North Wales Chronicle

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DISCOVER AN ABSOLUTELY COMPELLING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER BY AN AWARD-WINNING WRITER

"Darkness Falls is a model of what the modern suspense thriller should be — tense, scary, page-turning and stomach-churning — because we care most of all about what happens to the characters. Set aside a day — you won't be able to put it down once it has you in its grip." Val McDermid

"A piece of absolutely terrifying writing . . . This is crime's most compelling, chilling book ever." North Wales Chronicle

CLARA PASCAL HAS IT ALL

She’s beautiful, successful and a devoted mother. People want to be her.

THEN IT’S SNATCHED AWAY

Now, robbed of everything that gives her life meaning, she lies chained to the stone wall of a dark cellar – without food, warmth, or sleep, without even the most basic communication.

WHY HAS HE TAKEN HER?

As the police team frantically investigates, knocking on doors, following up wisps of leads, bullying, cajoling, begging witnesses for help, it seems that Clara Pascal has disappeared without trace.

Meanwhile, in her dark prison, Clara begins to suspect why her kidnapper has kept her alive. And the reason is terrifying.

This dark, twisting thriller will have you gripped from start to breathtaking finish. Perfect for fans of Carol Wyer, Lisa Jewell, Karin Slaughter, Jess Ryder, Mark Edwards and Charlie Gallagher.

PRAISE FOR MARGARET MURPHY
"A skillfully plotted story with strongly drawn characters." Sunday Telegraph

"Just what British crime writing is crying out for — a compassionate, grass roots British novel with the pace, energy and impeccable research of an American thriller." Mo Hayder

"Sets new standards in the psychological thriller . . . It's hard to believe something this assured is a first novel. A remarkable debut — threatening, thrilling and thoroughly authentic." Val McDermid

"Debut crime novels that can be praised unreservedly are rare. Murphy creates terrific menace and tension, well-climaxed." Marcel Berlins, The Times

"Exemplary chiller . . . If Murphy's appointed task is to scare the reader...she succeeds brilliantly." Literary Review

"Clara will fascinate readers . . . fans will value this dark psychological thriller." Midwest Book Review

There's a little bit of sun, sea, and summer hijinks in Nicholas Rhea's latest, CONSTABLE BY THE SEA.

During a break from his usual village beat, young Police Constable Nick finds himself involved with holidaymakers and their problems – including an adorable stray Labrador that thinks he's a police dog!

Join us as we continue to delve into this wonderful feel-good series and follow Constable Nick to the seaside – if only!

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DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVOURITE SERIES. MEET BRITAIN’S BEST-LOVED VILLAGE POLICEMAN.

“It’s original, it’s funny…one of life’s little pleasures.” Yorkshire Post

THE BOOKS WHICH INSPIRED HEARTBEAT

The brilliantly entertaining and heartwarming books behind the hit 90s TV series “Heartbeat”. One of the top ten most watched shows of the decade.

CONSTABLE NICK’S OFF TO THE SEASIDE

“I was on my way to Strensford, a picturesque and sometimes busy seaside resort on the north-east coast of Yorkshire. Graced by miles of smooth, yellow sand, Strensford is famed for its kippers and the fact that the bright summer sun both rises and sets over the sea. It is also known for its towering cliffs with a ruined abbey gloriously perched on top, and the haphazard cluster of red-roofed cottages which crowd around the harbour side, at times touching the water.”

During a break from his usual village beat, young Police Constable Nick finds himself involved with holidaymakers and their problems.

As well as the normal seaside duties, how does he cope with a man who’s lost his false teeth in the sea and another who wants to give away thousands of pounds when drunk?

Then there's the stray Labrador that thinks he's a police dog and accompanies police officers on night patrols, and the anxious fisherman who daren't tell his wife that he owns a racehorse.

These and a galaxy of other delightful characters are encountered by our rural bobby in his new environment, though Constable Nick wishes he could be home with his wife and small children.

A LITTLE BIT OF SUN, SEA, AND SUMMER HIJINKS

Perfect for fans of James Herriot, TE Kinsey, Gerald Durrell, J. R. Ellis or anyone who loves a great read.

DISCOVER ONE OF BRITAIN’S BEST-LOVED AUTHORS

MEET CONSTABLE NICK AND HIS COLLEAGUES
Police Constable Nick Rhea has been posted to the country with his wife Mary and their three small children. They move into the police house, high on a ridge overlooking the moors. It sits on the edge of the village of Aidensfield — “probably the most beautiful site in the country”.

Sergeant Oscar Blaketon. A good, solid and dependable character who runs his little police station with fierce efficiency but under a tough exterior, is full of warmth, generosity and kindness

PC Alf Ventress. The old, easy-going constable whose local knowledge is vital to the running of Ashfordly Police Station. He does like Mrs Ventress's hard-boiled eggs!

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT NICHOLAS RHEA

“Just love Nicholas Rhea's Constable books... easy reading delivers a heart-warming, amusing trip back to a very different kind of policing in the '60s.” Joy Ellis

“Recommended if it's laughter you're after.” Bolton Evening News

“Richly entertaining.” Yorkshire Evening Post

“Splendid reading.” Police Journal

“To be really blunt, this is not my normal reading fare, but I loved it.” Nancy

“A highly entertaining book which anyone who is looking for easy and humorous reading will enjoy.” Granny

IN THE AUTHOR’S OWN WORDS
“As I had served as a village constable in a delightful part of the North York Moors, it seemed logical to use that experience as a background to the stories, and to add a touch of humour which is always present in police work.”

CONSTABLE NICK MYSTERIES
Book 1: CONSTABLE ON THE HILL
Book 2: CONSTABLE ON THE PROWL
Book 3: CONSTABLE AROUND THE VILLAGE
Book 4: CONSTABLE ACROSS THE MOORS
Book 5: CONSTABLE IN THE DALE
Book 6: CONSTABLE BY THE SEA

Roger Silverwood treats us to an utterly gripping mystery full of twists with his latest, THE MISSING HUSBAND.

Detective Inspector Angel investigates a puzzling case of abduction and possible murder in the South Yorkshire town of Bromersley. Selina Line, a very wealthy woman, marries a man she hardly knows, then disappears. But investigations reveal that Selina’s husband Harry never existed...

Can Angel solve this puzzling mystery before anyone else disappears?

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A DETECTIVE WHO’S NO ANGEL DESPITE HIS NAME.

Discover a gripping series of murder mysteries set in south Yorkshire.

MEET DETECTIVE INSPECTOR MICHAEL ANGEL. AN OLD-SCHOOL POLICEMAN WHO SOMETIMES RUBS HIS COLLEAGUES UP THE WRONG WAY. HE’S GOT HIS FLAWS, BUT HE NEVER GIVES UP ON A CASE.

Please note this book was first published in hardback as “WILD ABOUT HARRY” and in e-book as “MISSING, PRESUMED . . .”

Detective Inspector Angel and his team investigate a puzzling case of abduction and possible murder in the South Yorkshire town of Bromersley.

SELINA LINE, A VERY WEALTHY WOMAN, MARRIES A MAN SHE HARDLY KNOWS, THEN DISAPPEARS.

But investigations reveal that Selina’s husband Harry never existed.

Also four men who claim they have nothing in common, staying at the luxurious Feathers Hotel, wake up in the middle of the night having been attacked in their sleep. They’ve all had their middle fingers broken.

A MISSING WOMAN AND A MISSING HUSBAND.

And a hitman known as “The Fixer” is at large, causing every villain and policeman to be apprehensive and on their toes.

CAN ANGEL FIND SOLUTIONS FOR THESE DISPARATE CASES BEFORE ANYONE ELSE DISAPPEARS?

A BRILLIANTLY GRIPPING MYSTERY FULL OF TWISTS

Perfect for fans of R.D. Wingfield, Colin Dexter, Peter Robinson, Reginald Hill, and Agatha Christie.

THE DETECTIVE
Michael Angel is over fifty, married to Mary. They don’t have any children. They are a devoted couple but the relationship sometimes breaks down due to his job or due to the problems of Mary’s sister who lives in Edinburgh and imposes on their easygoing natures. Michael works at the small local police station and is devoted to defeating crime, murder, and dishonesty of any sort and has no personal ambition beyond being a good husband and a successful detective. He doesn’t want promotion with all the routine office work and stress that goes with it. He is incorruptible but always short of money. He is always at odds with his immediate chief, Detective Superintendent Horace Harker, who is lazy, a hypochondriac and not a bit interested in assisting Angel in serious police work.

THE SETTING
Bromersley is a market town at the bottom of the Pennines surrounded by stone and hawthorn-edged fields grazed by cattle and sheep. It is cold as anywhere in the winter but its closeness to the mountains protects it from many gales and heavy falls of snow. The town’s industry today includes the manufacture of ball bearings and whisky bottles, and a huge brewery produces Bromersley’s best bitter, which is considered the finest beer for miles around. Wednesday is market day, and the town centre is host to the frequent cries of stall-holders hawking their wares while the enticing smells of cheeses, coffees, foreign spices and fish and chips tempt your taste buds as you wander through the stalls.

PRAISE FOR ROGER SILVERWOOD

“Solid plotting, unpretentious writing, thoroughly reliable entertainment.” Morning Star

“A cast of characters you really want to populate with familiar faces of actors you see each week on TV — great fun. Angel is terrific.” Books Monthly

“Once again Silverwood combines a classic mystery plot with well-developed characters.” Publishers Weekly

DETECTIVE ANGEL SERIES
Book 1: THE MISSING NURSE
Book 2: THE MISSING WIFE
Book 3: THE MAN IN THE PINK SUIT
Book 4: THE MORALS OF A MURDERER
Book 5: THE AUCTION MURDERS
Book 6: THE MISSING KILLER
Book 7: THE UMBRELLA MURDERS
Book 8: THE MISSING MILLIONAIRE
Book 9: THE MISSING THIEF
Book 10: FIND THE LADY
Book 11: THE MISSING MODEL
Book 12: MURDER IN BARE FEET
Book 13: THE MISSING HUSBAND

We are thrilled to be publishing something a bit different from Faith Martin. Faith has sold over 2 million copies of her Hillary Greene, Jenny Starling and Monica Noble books.

Writing as Maxine Barry, these romantic suspense novels aren't your typical Faith Martin whodunnits. They're hot, they're mysterious, and they're packed with all the gripping plots you expect from Faith Martin.

Everyone in the office has read them and we were hooked! 

The first one we're releasing is THE LYING GAME, an addictive read that's packed with drama.

Wrongly convicted of murder at the age of sixteen, Oriana Foster spends thirteen years in prison for a crime she didn't commit. Upon her release she vows to find the real killer of Rollo Seton, but to do so she must return to her home village in Oxfordshire.

CUE DRAMA! The villagers don't want her back and danger looms as she tries to unravel the truth. She hires a handsome bodyguard for protection, but can he protect Oriana from the greatest danger of all? 

FIND OUT IN THIS GRIPPING NOVEL!

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ROMANCE, JEALOUSY AND MURDER FROM THE INTERNATIONALLY BEST-SELLING AUTHOR FAITH MARTIN, WRITING AS MAXINE BARRY

SHE SERVED HER TIME, NOW SHE WANTS TO FIND THE REAL KILLER

Oriana Foster spent thirteen years in prison for a murder she didn't commit.

Now she’s out and returns to her home village in Oxfordshire. She has one goal: to find the real killer of Rollo Seton.

While inside, a mysterious benefactor has put £2 million in trust for her. She uses the money to buy the Manor House in Nether Dene, the tiny village she grew up in.

THE VILLAGE DOESN’T WANT HER BACK.

She hires Connor O'Dell, a good-looking bodyguard. He’s there in case things get rough. But it's Lowell Seton, the younger brother of Rollo and the love of Oriana's life, who quickly becomes the greatest danger . . . to her heart.

And when Connor falls for Mercedes Seton, Oriana's former best friend, things threaten to totally fall apart.

THE REAL KILLER WILL STRIKE AGAIN TO PROTECT THEIR SECRETS

Don't miss this gripping and enjoyable romantic suspense novel perfect for fans of Danielle Steele, Josephine Cox, Nora Roberts or Jackie Collins.

WHAT READERS SAY ABOUT TWO-MILLION-SELLING FAITH MARTIN WRITING AS MAXINE BARRY

“Perfect romance and mystery!” M. Adlington

“A great read and a fast paced romantic adventure.” Laura T.

“An enjoyable book. Romance with a little intrigue too.” Alexandra

“Totally loved it.” Yona

“When you reach the end you will wish there was still more.” Reader

MORE MAXINE BARRY BOOKS COMING SOON.

We have an enthralling new murder mystery for you from best-selling author Frances Lloyd!

A series of murders takes place across London on the night of the full moon and each has something strange in common – a most unexpected murder weapon. To catch the killer, the detectives take a huge risk, putting the life of one of their team members at risk to lure the perpetrator out of hiding.

Will it pay off? Or will they pay the price? Find out in THE MOON KILLER!

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SIX VICTIMS . . . ONE VERY TWISTED MURDER METHOD.

FROM BEST-SELLING AUTHOR FRANCES LLOYD

A series of apparently motiveless murders in London.

The only thing linking them is the method — all the victims are killed in a very unusual way.

Detective Inspector Jack Dawes and his sidekick, Detective Sergeant “Bugsy” Malone, face their most baffling case yet.

They discover that the victims do have a connection. And all the murders take place during the night of a full moon.

The Murder Investigation Team call on the assistance of a psychological profiler, the tall, extremely athletic, Cressida Davenport.

Based on her work, the detectives take a huge risk, putting one of their team’s lives at stake to lure the murderer out of hiding.

Discover one of the most enjoyable and gripping murder mysteries you’ll read this year!

Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, LJ Ross, JR Ellis, Angela Marsons or Faith Martin.

MEET THE DETECTIVE
Detective Inspector Jack Dawes, tall and handsome, looks like the fuzz even when he’s off-duty. He rose up through the ranks at Scotland Yard and now is a well-respected detective in the murder squad. A career copper, he was married to the job until he met Coriander during a money laundering investigation, the case which earned him his promotion to DI. He has logical analytical skills. She has intuitive people skills. So he bounces ideas off her. They make a formidable and funny couple whose skills combine to solve crimes.

DETECTIVE INSPECTOR JACK DAWES MYSTERY SERIES
Book 1: THE GREEK ISLAND KILLER
Book 2: THE BLUEBELL KILLER
Book 3: THE SHETLAND KILLER
Book 4: THE GALLOWS GREEN KILLER
Book 5: THE MOON KILLER

D.E. White's hotly anticipated GLASS DOLLS is the utterly gripping start of a brand-new series starring Detective Dove Milson.

Dove is called out to a chilling murder scene by the Devon coast. The murder is a replica of the work of serial killer Peter Hayworth, known as the Glass Dolls murderer thanks to his predilection for encasing his victims in glass to watch them die. He would be the prime suspect... but he's already dead.

The kicker?

Dove's own niece was one of the original Glass Dolls victims. When her other niece goes missing, it looks like the copycat killer plans to repeat history in more ways than one.

Find out what happens in GLASS DOLLS!

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ONE OF THE MOST ELECTRIFYING THRILLERS YOU’LL READ THIS YEAR. IT'S GOT A HUGE TWIST YOU WON'T SEE COMING.

A teenage girl is found murdered, encased in glass.

Detective Dove Milson is called out to the chilling crime scene by the Devon coast. The murder is a replica of the work of serial killer Peter Hayworth, known as the Glass Doll murderer. He would be the prime suspect . . . but he’s already dead.

FOUR YEARS AGO DETECTIVE DOVE MILSON’S NIECE WAS KILLED BY THE GLASS DOLL MURDERER

Now Dove leads the case. It’s her first job as part of the Major Crimes Team. She is recovering from a breakdown a few months earlier.

Then another Glass Doll is found in an isolated cove.

A TWISTED COPYCAT KILLER?

Dove finds her family is at the heart of this new case. The latest Glass Doll victims both worked at her sister Gaia’s strip club. The club’s manager found the second Glass Doll. He claims to have been in the wrong place at the wrong time, but Dove doesn’t believe in coincidences.

THEN DOVE’S SURVIVING NIECE DISAPPEARS

Will she become the next Glass Doll?

Time is running out for her niece. Dove must race to catch a killer before it’s too late. Then a new lead tears a hole in the case.

Discover a brand new thriller with a jaw-dropping twist you won’t see coming.

Perfect for fans of Cara Hunter, K.L. Slater, Robert Bryndza, Helen Fields and Angela Marsons.

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT GLASS DOLLS

"What a rollercoaster of a book." Jacqueline

"I couldn't stop reading, I had to know what happened next." Amy

"A very strong plot with twists and turns to keep you guessing along the way." Michelle

"Incredibly well written with so many twists I finished it in less than a day." Alyce

"Without doubt this is the best thriller I have read this year so far." Barbara

We have an exceptional new release for you today from best-selling author Helen Forrester. Best known for pioneering the gritty, working-class memoir, much of Helen's phenomenally successful novels are drawn from scenes in her own life in the backstreets of 1930s Liverpool.

We're really proud to be publishing Forrester's classics and LIVERPOOL DAISY is a fantastic introduction to Helen's unflinching yet uplifting style. We hope you'll join us in reading it!

Brace yourself for an emotional rollercoaster. This book will make you laugh, cry, and will have you gripped from beginning to end – we need to know what happens to Daisy! 

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ONE OF THE MOST HEART-WARMING, FUNNY AND INSPIRING BOOKS YOU WILL EVER READ

LIVERPOOL, 1931
Meet Daisy Gallagher, a mother from a large Irish Catholic family living in the tough streets of pre-war Liverpool. She’s a huge character, passionate in her loves and hatreds. After her own mum dies, she becomes head of her poverty-stricken family.

Her best friend Nellie O'Brien is dying. She needs urgent medical attention. Daisy’s desperation for money leads her into the darkened streets and into the arms of drunken sailors willing to pay.

FROM THE BEST-SELLING AUTHOR WHO ORIGINATED THE GENRE, AN ABSOLUTELY COMPELLING NOVEL OF A WOMAN STRUGGLING TO LOOK AFTER THOSE SHE LOVES IN HARD TIMES.

Fighting competition, weeping at her own suffering, laughing with her clients, she becomes the toast of the waterfront and earns enough money to help her friend and her family.

Daisy manages to hide her new occupation from her loved ones. But what happens when her sailor husband comes back from sea?

A BOOK WHICH WILL MAKE YOU LAUGH, CRY, AND HAVE YOU GRIPPED TILL YOU FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENS TO DAISY

PRAISE FOR HELEN FORRESTER

“Records of hardship during the Thirties or earlier are not rare; but this has features that make it stand apart.” Observer

“The story of a young girl’s courage and perseverance against adversity… warm-hearted and excellent.” Manchester Evening News

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT LIVERPOOL DAISY

“I love this book so much, I've read it several times, and I can't say that about any other book. It's funny, tragic, and hugely entertaining all at the same time. A true classic, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone.” Lizzie

“Wonderfully well written and kept me glued to the very end.” S. Perkins

“Read much too late into the night with this book.” Margmax

“Loved this story, laughed, cried & wanted to champion the strength of women when up against life’s hurdles.” Xmas Shopper

“From start to finish it had me hooked.” D Ward

“One of the best books I have ever read.” Wakey Lass

ALSO FROM HELEN FORRESTER
THREE WOMEN OF LIVERPOOL
THE LATCHKEY KID

Detective Mike Nash is haunted by crimes from the past as they rear their ugly head in the present and cause chaos once more. But how do crimes committed long ago in London connect to the current wave of violence in Yorkshire? As the body count rises, the detectives struggle to keep pace with those who would prefer the truth to remain dead and buried.

This nail-biting crime thriller has all the explosive devices we've come to expect from Bill Kitson: an addictive storyline with plenty of twists to keep you turning the pages and guessing until the very end.

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Detective Mike Nash thought that moving back to Yorkshire from London would give him a quieter life. Little did he know…

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A REVISED EDITION OF A BOOK FIRST PUBLISHED AS “BURIED IN THE PAST”

DIAMONDS, REVENGE, AND MURDER REVEAL BURIED PASSIONS

1986: A consignment of illicit diamonds en route to London vanishes, along with the couriers. It isn't long before East End gangster Max Perry is found dead, having suffered horrific torture.

Present Day: Max's nephew, Ray, was sentenced to life in prison for taking his revenge. He is released after twenty-five years and heads for Helmsdale.

A NAIL-BITING CRIME MYSTERY WITH A HUGE TWIST
But before he can get there, Ray is the victim of a hit-and-run. DI Mike Nash is convinced it was no accident.

Then a garage mechanic is found tied up and bludgeoned to death. Nash discovers a link to an unidentified skeleton found years ago in Helmsdale woodland.

How do crimes committed long ago in London connect to the current wave of violence? As the body count rises, the detectives struggle to keep pace with those who would prefer the truth to remain dead and buried.

A BREATH-TAKING CRIME THRILLER PERFECT FOR FANS OF IAN RANKIN, JD KIRK, DS BUTLER or PETER ROBINSON.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT BLOOD DIAMOND

“Lots of twists and turns and an amazing ending that I couldn’t predict.” Julie

“Excellent and enthralling, as usual. Keeps you guessing right to the end.” Alison

“A real page turner and one that you will find hard to put down once started.” Andy

“I have just read it in one sitting as I couldn't put it down.” Elaine

MIKE NASH
A highly talented detective, he was a rising star in the Metropolitan Police. Following a particularly gruesome case involving a sadistic serial killer, Nash turns down the chance of promotion and heads back to his native county of Yorkshire. He hopes that returning to his roots will bring peace of mind. However, although the pace of life seems gentler, the crimes prove no less horrific. His skills are tested to the limit by a series of violent crimes that threaten to ruin his plans for a more relaxed lifestyle. Nor is his secret ambition to settle down made any easier by his one weakness, a seemingly unquenchable thirst for female company. That is, until . . .?

LOCATION
The books are set in a fictional rural North Yorkshire with a scattering of market towns, many small villages and countryside that changes from high moorland with dramatic crags, mountain tarns and sparse vegetation, to the gentler, lush agricultural land lower down the valley that is bisected by the river Helm. The town of Helmsdale is where Mike Nash and his team are based, in a sub-division of their headquarters in the larger town of Netherdale. Further to the west is Bishopton, also part of the hub our detectives cover.

DI MIKE NASH SERIES
Book 1: WHAT LIES BENEATH
Book 2: VANISH WITHOUT TRACE
Book 3: PLAYING WITH FIRE
Book 4: KILLING CHRISTMAS
Book 5: SLASH KILLER
Book 6: ALONE WITH A KILLER
Book 7: BLOOD DIAMOND

We’re truly honoured and delighted to have been shortlisted for the Independent Publisher of the Year at the British Book Awards 2020! Just making it to the shortlist is a huge tribute to the whole Joffe Books team, in-house and out, and especially to all our brilliant authors.

Congratulations to everyone on the shortlist, we are in fantastic company!

We're delighted to start the week with another release from the feel-good Constable Nick series by Nicholas Rhea – the brilliantly entertaining and heartwarming books behind the hit TV series Heartbeat, one of the top ten most watched shows of the decade.

CHARMING, FUNNY TALES WITH A COUNTRY FLAVOUR, ALL FOR £1.99 / $2.99!

Aidensfield enters the Best Kept Village competition and finds itself the victim of a dirty tricks campaign by its rivals. Nick is on hand to help, but as beautiful as the villages are, they conceal real human drama.

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DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVOURITE SERIES. MEET BRITAIN’S BEST-LOVED VILLAGE POLICEMAN.

“It’s original, it’s funny…one of life’s little pleasures.” Yorkshire Post

THE BOOKS WHICH INSPIRED HEARTBEAT

The brilliantly entertaining and heartwarming books behind the hit 90s TV series “Heartbeat”. One of the top ten most watched shows of the decade.

DIRTY TRICKS AT THE BEST-KEPT VILLAGE COMPETITION

Constable Nick patrols his rural Yorkshire beat on foot or on his trusty Francis Barnett motorcycle. But as beautiful as the villages are, they conceal real human drama.

Nick is on hand to help out when Aidensfield decides to enter the Best Kept Village competition and finds itself the victim of a dirty tricks campaign by its rivals.

Then there is the mystery of the spontaneously combusting henhouse, and Nick has to cope with the consequences when the vicar tries a novel way of keeping the churchyard tidy.

CHARMING, FUNNY TALES WITH A COUNTRY FLAVOUR

“Stories of a constable on his village beat in North Yorkshire. All very gentle and far, far removed from the hurly burly of modern day city policing.” Daily Telegraph

In the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside of the 1960s, Constable Nick's roles are as varied as the eccentric villagers.

IT’S NOT THE BIG CITY BUT THE YORKSHIRE COUNTRYSIDE IS STILL FULL OF INCIDENT

Perfect for fans of James Herriot, TE Kinsey, Gerald Durrell, J. R. Ellis or anyone who loves a great read.

DISCOVER ONE OF BRITAIN’S BEST-LOVED AUTHORS

MEET CONSTABLE NICK AND HIS COLLEAGUES
Police Constable Nick Rhea has been posted to the country with his wife Mary and their three small children. They move into the police house, high on a ridge overlooking the moors. It sits on the edge of the village of Aidensfield — “probably the most beautiful site in the country”.

Sergeant Oscar Blaketon. A good, solid and dependable character who runs his little police station with fierce efficiency but under a tough exterior, is full of warmth, generosity and kindness

PC Alf Ventress. The old, easy-going constable whose local knowledge is vital to the running of Ashfordly Police Station. He does like Mrs Ventress's hard-boiled eggs!

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT NICHOLAS RHEA

“Just love Nicholas Rhea's Constable books... easy reading delivers a heart-warming, amusing trip back to a very different kind of policing in the '60s.” Joy Ellis

“Recommended if it's laughter you're after.” Bolton Evening News

“Richly entertaining.” Yorkshire Evening Post

“Splendid reading.” Police Journal

“To be really blunt, this is not my normal reading fare, but I loved it.” Nancy

“I enjoyed this tremendously.” Melissa

“A wonderful and relaxing dip into the beautiful North Yorkshire Moors.” David

“A highly entertaining book which anyone who is looking for easy and humorous reading will enjoy.” Granny

IN THE AUTHOR’S OWN WORDS
“As I had served as a village constable in a delightful part of the North York Moors, it seemed logical to use that experience as a background to the stories, and to add a touch of humour which is always present in police work.”

CONSTABLE NICK MYSTERIES
Book 1: CONSTABLE ON THE HILL
Book 2: CONSTABLE ON THE PROWL
Book 3: CONSTABLE AROUND THE VILLAGE
Book 4: CONSTABLE ACROSS THE MOORS
Book 5: CONSTABLE IN THE DALE

We're starting the week with another gripping instalment in the Cicely series at a BARGAIN launch price of 99p / 99c.

In this sumptuous historical romance, Cicely is in a seemingly impossible position where she must decide between her estranged second husband, Sir Jon Welles, and the Lancastrian King, Henry VII. 

Will Cicely risk it all for love? 

ONLY 99p / 99c FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY! 

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SUMPTUOUS, GRIPPING HISTORICAL DRAMA

Read the thrilling story of a clever, resourceful princess, fighting for her future in the ever-changing medieval court — where treachery and deception reign.

WILL CICELY RISK IT ALL FOR LOVE?

1486. Lady Cicely Plantagenet is estranged from her second husband, Sir Jon Welles. He caught her in the arms of another man — the Lancastrian King Henry VII.

But the new king has given Cicely no other choice: become his lover or watch him ruin Jon and her Yorkist cousin, Jack de la Pole, Earl of Lincoln. Paranoid Henry sees danger everywhere, and he suspects Jack of plotting against him.
AN IMPOSSIBLE POSITION

After Henry killed her great love, King Richard III, Cicely thought she'd never love again. But Jack fills her with a passion she can't ignore. Jack was Richard's chosen heir and Cicely is convinced Jack should be King of England.

Cicely will do what it takes to get Jack on the throne. Danger lurks in the shadows. Cicely should know better than to trust anyone — including the man she's given her heart to.

A TREACHEROUS NEW LOVE

In this web of duplicity, Henry Tudor and his throne loom large, threatening to steal Cicely's great love once again.

Perfect for fans of C.J. Sansom, Anne O’Brien and Elizabeth Chadwick

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT SANDRA HEATH WILSON

“Having these characters come to life in the pages of a book is fascinating.” Ali

“I have read the other two books in this series and once again I could not put this book down.” Margaret

“Sit back, relax and embrace the power of the writing, the scenic descriptions, the details and minutiae of everyday life, and enjoy! You won’t forget Cicely anytime soon!” Kelly

“A really well written book which takes you into the period.” Dee

THE CICELY PLANTAGENET SERIES
Book 1: Cicely’s King Richard
Book 2: Cicely’s Second King
Book 3: Cicely’s Lord Lincoln
Book 4: Cicely’s Sovereign Secret *

* Coming soon!

I'm delighted to share another new release from the feel-good Constable Nick series by one of Britain's best-loved authors, Nicholas Rhea – the brilliantly entertaining books behind the hit TV series Heartbeat.

Rural life has plenty of surprises for Constable Nick in CONSTABLE ACROSS THE MOORS. As usual, the amiable Constable handles every encounter with his characteristic humour and professionalism. These charming, funny tales are bursting with country flavour and cosiness. I hope you enjoy the latest instalment as much as us!

Find out why Joy Ellis "just loves" this "heart-warming, amusing trip back to a very different kind of policing in the 60s".

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DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVOURITE SERIES. MEET BRITAIN’S BEST-LOVED VILLAGE POLICEMAN.

“It’s original, it’s funny . . . one of life’s little pleasures.” Yorkshire Post

THE BOOKS WHICH INSPIRED HEARTBEAT

The brilliantly entertaining and heartwarming books behind the hit 90s TV series Heartbeat. One of the top ten most watched shows of the decade.

RURAL LIFE HAS PLENTY OF SURPRISES FOR CONSTABLE NICK

Constable Nick has come to know and love the host of characters who live and work on the beautiful North Yorkshire Moors.

The amiable constable handles every encounter with his characteristic humour and professionalism, whether he's investigating a plot to scare away a troublesome suitor or helping a neighbour return his late wife's ashes to her beloved moors.

Not to mention the insurance agent with a rather unusual policy on Edgar Dawson’s dog, Arthur. It covers him for stealing clothes from washing lines and getting lady dogs pregnant!

But when Ted Williamson's sheep start disappearing, can Rhea find the culprit without making enemies of the farmers of Yorkshire?

CHARMING, FUNNY TALES WITH A COUNTRY FLAVOUR

“Stories of a constable on his village beat in North Yorkshire. All very gentle and far, far removed from the hurly burly of modern day city policing.” Daily Telegraph

In the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside of the 1960s, Constable Nick's roles are as varied as the eccentric villagers.

IT’S NOT THE BIG CITY BUT THE YORKSHIRE COUNTRYSIDE IS STILL FULL OF INCIDENT

Perfect for fans of James Herriot, T.E. Kinsey, Gerald Durrell, J.R. Ellis or anyone who loves a great read.

DISCOVER ONE OF BRITAIN’S BEST-LOVED AUTHORS

MEET CONSTABLE NICK AND HIS COLLEAGUES
Police Constable Nick Rhea has been posted to the country with his wife Mary and their three small children. They move into the police house, high on a ridge overlooking the moors. It sits on the edge of the village of Aidensfield — “probably the most beautiful site in the country”.

Sergeant Oscar Blaketon. A good, solid and dependable character who runs his little police station with fierce efficiency but under a tough exterior, is full of warmth, generosity and kindness

PC Alf Ventress. The old, easy-going constable whose local knowledge is vital to the running of Ashfordly Police Station. He does like Mrs Ventress's hard-boiled eggs!

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT NICHOLAS RHEA
“Just love Nicholas Rhea's Constable books . . . easy reading delivers a heart-warming, amusing trip back to a very different kind of policing in the 60s.” Joy Ellis

“Recommended if it's laughter you're after.” Bolton Evening News

“Richly entertaining.” Yorkshire Evening Post

“Splendid reading.” Police Journal

“To be really blunt, this is not my normal reading fare, but I loved it.” Nancy

“I enjoyed this tremendously.” Melissa

“A wonderful and relaxing dip into the beautiful North Yorkshire Moors.” David

“A highly entertaining book which anyone who is looking for easy and humorous reading will enjoy.” Granny

IN THE AUTHOR’S OWN WORDS
“As I had served as a village constable in a delightful part of the North York Moors, it seemed logical to use that experience as a background to the stories, and to add a touch of humour which is always present in police work.”

CONSTABLE NICK MYSTERIES
Book 1: CONSTABLE ON THE HILL
Book 2: CONSTABLE ON THE PROWL
Book 3: CONSTABLE AROUND THE VILLAGE
Book 4: CONSTABLE ACROSS THE MOORS
Book 5: CONSTABLE IN THE DALE*

*COMING SOON

Gretta Mulrooney returns with a tightly plotted, well-crafted addition to the much-loved Tyrone Swift series. A thundering pace and Gretta's characteristic gorgeous prose make HER LOST SISTER a must read. To top it all off, this gripping psychological crime thriller is HALF PRICE for launch at a BARGAIN 99p / 99c!

Three sisters: Kelly, Faith and Orla. One drowns, one survives and one wants justice. Their distant cousin, Detective Tyrone Swift, is called upon to investigate. 

Between all the suspects – many of whom wanted Kelly dead – Swift must discover the truth while trying to juggle multiple difficult relationships of his own. 

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Looking for your next unputdownable mystery? Meet Detective Tyrone Swift. He takes the cases that the police have given up on.

THREE SISTERS, KELLY, FAITH AND ORLA
TWO ARE ATTACKED
KELLY DROWNS, FAITH SURVIVES, ORLA WANTS JUSTICE

Kelly and Faith Dwyer are attacked on a ferry crossing the Irish Sea. Faith can’t remember what happened. Orla asks detective Tyrone Swift, a distant cousin, to investigate.

Swift starts in London, where Faith and Kelly lived together. It becomes clear that many people wanted Kelly dead.

HER ENEMIES ARE MANY

The girl whose face she scarred in childhood. The brother and sister she almost killed with a botched gas installation. The brother of her ex-husband, Neil, who was in a deadly car crash after one of their marital tiffs. The husband and son of the woman whose relapse she prompted in rehab. The charity she almost sank . . .

WAS KELLY AS BAD AS SHE SEEMS?

Swift is juggling his difficult relationships with his girlfriend, Nora, and his ex-wife, Ruth, and trying to find time to spend with his three-year-old daughter, Branna.

CAN SWIFT GET JUSTICE FOR THE SURVIVORS?

DISCOVER THE TRUTH in this crime thriller full of twists and turns.

HER LOST SISTER is a seamlessly crafted mystery that will have you gripped from start to pulsating finish.

Perfect for fans of Tana French, Val McDermid, Robert Galbraith, Ann Cleeves or Elly Griffiths.

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT GRETTA MULROONEY
“An exceptional read.” Carole

“5 Stars – Brilliant.” Barbara

“A really page-turning book.” Viv

“I really love this series.” Hannelore

THE DETECTIVE
Tyrone Swift is an ex-police detective who now works privately. He’s survived a stabbing and his fiancée running off with another man. Swift's personal life is complicated, to say the least.

THE AUTHOR
Gretta Mulrooney is a critically acclaimed author of best-selling fiction.

"Mulrooney has a real gift for dialogue, the words and phrases ring true and make her characters wonderfully real . . . A tenderly funny and genuinely moving piece. I loved it." Fiona Morrow, Time Out (about ARABY)

"A beautifully observed study of reconciliation, Araby makes astute points about conflict and shifting values between generations." James Eve, The Times

THE TYRONE SWIFT DETECTIVE SERIES
Book 1: THE LADY VANISHED
Book 2: BLOOD SECRETS
Book 3: TWO LOVERS, SIX DEATHS
Book 4: WATCHING YOU
Book 5: LOW LAKE
Book 6: YOUR LAST LIE
Book 7: HER LOST SISTER

We're finally able to share books 1-3 from the feel-good Constable Nick series by one of Britain's best-loved authors, Nicholas Rhea – the brilliantly entertaining and heartwarming books behind the hit 90s TV series Heartbeat. 

DISCOVER ONE OF BRITAIN’S MOST ENJOYABLE AUTHORS

Each book is set in the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside of the 1960s, where Constable Nick's roles are as varied as the eccentric villagers. He handles every encounter with his characteristic humour, humanity and professionalism. They quote really sums them up:

“It’s original, it’s funny . . . one of life’s little pleasures.” Yorkshire Post

We hope you're going to love these books as much as we do so we're delighted to be able to offer books 1-3 for 99p / 99c. That's HALF PRICE for a limited time.

Perfect for fans of James Herriot, T.E. Kinsey, Gerald Durrell, J.R. Ellis or anyone who loves a great read.

“Stories of a constable on his village beat in North Yorkshire. All very gentle and far, far removed from the hurly burly of modern day city policing.” Daily Telegraph


CONSTABLE ON THE HILL, BOOK 1

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Policeman Nick Rhea has been posted to the country with his wife Mary and their three small children. They move into the police house, high on a ridge overlooking the moors. It sits on the edge of the village of Aidensfield.

In the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside of the 1960s, Constable Nick's roles are as varied as the eccentric villagers. He handles every encounter with his characteristic humour, humanity and professionalism. 

His investigations include the case of a clever pony who keeps escaping, a woman running through town naked, and a pack of Canadian timber wolves hanging out in a bus shelter.

He soon gets to know all the characters on his beat, from his superior officer Sergeant Blaketon to Claude Jeremiah Greengrass.


CONSTABLE ON THE PROWL, BOOK 2

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Nick is still settling into his role at the Ashfordly Section police station, and he’s drawn the short straw: night duty. Alone in the midnight hours with nothing but dead leaves, stray cats and legends of ghosts and ghoulies to accompany him.

A sleeping village doesn’t mean a simple shift, though. Between the early risers of the farming community, a badger with a sweet tooth, and getting to know his new workmates, there’s no time for Nick to kick his feet up in the station.

And of course there’s Claude Jeremiah Greengrass! Why did he have to retreat hastily down a ladder from a lady's bedroom and what happened to his trousers and shirt? And can he really be innocent of taking a deer during the night, when he was seen emerging from the forest carrying a particularly fine set of antlers?


CONSTABLE AROUND THE VILLAGE, BOOK 3

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Constable Nick maintains his warm approach through the village's many incidents, whether it's the historic tradition of the First Footing on New Year's Eve or the scandal of an undug grave.

More problems stem from the unlawful activities of Arnold Merryweather's bus, with its imposing conductress, Hannah, a jockey who steals supplies for his hungry horse and the old railway worker who vanishes.

Nick soon finds himself facing a canine crisis. Farmer Lowe's overworked sheepdog is feigning deafness. Without the dog, the cows cannot be milked, bringing his farming business to a screeching halt. 

Can Nick salvage Aidensfield's farming future while juggling his other cases?

We have a sparkling Regency romance for you all. Think Jane Austen retold, with all her characteristic humour and enjoyment of the absurd. 

Marianne is betrothed to a dashing young man and the envy of Bury society. However, a chance encounter with her mother's best friend shakes up her seemingly perfect life and leaves her questioning everything. 

LOVE AND FREINDSHIP (SIC) AND OTHER DELUSIONS (yes the spelling of 'freindship' is intentional...) is a hilarious, scandalous and ingenious pastiche. We hope you enjoy!

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WHY MAKE YOUR OWN MISTAKES, WHEN YOU CAN LEARN FROM SOMEBODY ELSE’S?

Bury St Edmunds, Regency Era. Marianne is the envy of Bury society. She’s only one and twenty, but she’s already betrothed to the dashing Tom. Marianne knows that Tom is a fine match.

BUT IS HE THE ONE SHE’S BEEN WAITING FOR?

One night at the theatre, a chance encounter with her mother’s oldest friend changes everything.

Preening prima donna Laura Lindsay is no stranger to heartbreak. She’s spent her life careering from one disastrous romance to the next — and chronicling her madcap misadventures in an hilarious, intimate journal.

Now she bestows the book on Marianne. And it’s nothing less than a revelation.

Its pages tell of love at first sight, marriage the same day, exaggerated sentiment and complete disregard for the feelings of others. Havoc ensues.

This is Jane Austen retold, with all her characteristic humour and enjoyment of the absurd.

This sparkling Regency romance will delight fans of Jane Austen, Gill Hornby, Emma Tennant, Kiley Reid and Marian Keyes.

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT BETH ANDREWS:

“A beautifully written romp in Jane Austen’s style . . . very funny. Beth Andrews has a real mastery of this kind of writing. The story is fun and runs along at a breathless speed.” Lesley

“Hilarious, scandalous and naughty but nice! I highly recommend this book, even to those who are not familiar with Jane Austen. Try it, you'll love it.” F.K.

“This book is absolutely charming, and it retains the spirit of Jane Austen . . . Austen's writing has a brilliant mix of humour, kindness, and shrewdness: this lovely and ingenious pastiche re-creates it . . . a book one reads smiling throughout, a precious gift from Miss Beth Andrews in current times.” A.E. Moutet

Roger Silverwood's latest captivating crime mystery is here! 

In MURDER IN BARE FEET, Millionaire Charles Pleasant is shot dead in a scrapyard. This time a crucial clue is left at the scene of the crime: a footprint of a bare right foot. Why wasn't the murderer wearing shoes? And who killed the playboy millionaire?

Yet another troublesome case for Detective Inspector Angel. He's going to need all of his deductive genius to solve it. 

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A DETECTIVE WHO’S NO ANGEL DESPITE HIS NAME.

Discover a gripping series of murder mysteries set in south Yorkshire.

MEET DETECTIVE INSPECTOR MICHAEL ANGEL. AN OLD-SCHOOL POLICEMAN WHO SOMETIMES RUBS HIS COLLEAGUES UP THE WRONG WAY. HE’S GOT HIS FLAWS, BUT HE NEVER GIVES UP ON A CASE.

WHY WASN’T THE MURDERER WEARING SHOES?

Millionaire Charles Pleasant is shot dead in a scrapyard. Near the spent handgun shells, there is one crucial clue: a footprint of a bare right foot.

The victim was adored by beautiful women and particularly the Frazer sisters, who put sparkle into his life and showed him how to spend his money.

WHO KILLED THE PLAYBOY MILLIONAIRE?

An antiques dealer and his son are the prime suspects, but they have rock-solid alibis.

At the same time, Angel has to investigate a flood and a scandal at the Great Northern Bank, which let a gang of robbers escape with millions of pounds.

This is a tough case for Angel and he will need all his deductive genius to solve it.

A BRILLIANTLY GRIPPING MYSTERY FULL OF TWISTS

Perfect for fans of R.D. Wingfield, Colin Dexter, Peter Robinson, Reginald Hill, and Agatha Christie.

THE DETECTIVE
Michael Angel is over fifty, married to Mary. They don’t have any children. They are a devoted couple but the relationship sometimes breaks down due to his job or due to the problems of Mary’s sister who lives in Edinburgh and imposes on their easygoing natures. Michael works at the small local police station and is devoted to defeating crime, murder, and dishonesty of any sort and has no personal ambition beyond being a good husband and a successful detective. He doesn’t want promotion with all the routine office work and stress that goes with it. He is incorruptible but always short of money. He is always at odds with his immediate chief, Detective Superintendent Horace Harker, who is lazy, a hypochondriac and not a bit interested in assisting Angel in serious police work.

THE SETTING
Bromersley is a market town at the bottom of the Pennines surrounded by stone and hawthorn-edged fields grazed by cattle and sheep. It is cold as anywhere in the winter but its closeness to the mountains protects it from many gales and heavy falls of snow. The town’s industry today includes the manufacture of ball bearings and whisky bottles, and a huge brewery produces Bromersley’s best bitter, which is considered the finest beer for miles around. Wednesday is market day, and the town centre is host to the frequent cries of stall-holders hawking their wares while the enticing smells of cheeses, coffees, foreign spices and fish and chips tempt your taste buds as you wander through the stalls. The police always find it difficult to catch pilferers and pickpockets in such a crowd. Bromersley folk are easy to befriend but many of the old people are stubborn and still buy their fruit and veg in pounds and ounces, not kilos and grams.

Praise for Roger Silverwood

“Solid plotting, unpretentious writing, thoroughly reliable entertainment.” Morning Star

“A cast of characters you really want to populate with familiar faces of actors you see each week on TV — great fun. Angel is terrific.” Books Monthly

“Once again Silverwood combines a classic mystery plot with well-developed characters.” Publishers Weekly

DETECTIVE ANGEL SERIES
Book 1: THE MISSING NURSE
Book 2: THE MISSING WIFE
Book 3: THE MAN IN THE PINK SUIT
Book 4: THE MORALS OF A MURDERER
Book 5: THE AUCTION MURDERS
Book 6: THE MISSING KILLER
Book 7: THE UMBRELLA MURDERS
Book 8: THE MISSING MILLIONAIRE
Book 9: THE MISSING THIEF
Book 10: FIND THE LADY
Book 11: THE MISSING MODEL
Book 12: MURDER IN BARE FEET

There are dark dealings afoot in THE APARTMENT MURDER. Corruption is rife and old scores need settling. Then a young woman is found dead and her murder threatens to haunt all involved. It's up to Eric Ward to put a stop to the lethal web of lies, but could he be next on the hit list?

Set in England in the 1980s, this fast-paced mystery will have you enthralled from the start.
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Looking for a classic murder mystery from an acclaimed crime writer?

Discover Eric Ward, policeman turned lawyer. This tautly told story, from a time before smart phones and DNA testing, will have you gripped from start to finish.

A WOMAN FOUND DEAD IN A FANCY LONDON APARTMENT

“Lewis writes with passion and intellect, whether explaining the intricacies of merchant banking or the terror of a car chase on a Spanish mountainside” Houston Chronicle

DARK DEALINGS IN THE BOARDROOM AND ON THE STREETS

Eileen O’Hara isn’t used to hearing ‘no’. She’s the stunning chairman of Broadlands construction. But now she is facing a management takeover, with rivals bidding for control of her company.

BOTH ARE CROOKED WITH OLD SCORES TO SETTLE. WHO WILL SHE CHOOSE?

She calls on lawyer and financier Eric Ward for advice. Eric’s head is turned, much to his wife’s chagrin.
His conscience tells him he can’t walk away — whatever the implications for his marriage. Aided by Anne, he begins digging into the murky pasts of both bidders.

They expected to uncover corruption — BUT NEVER MURDER.

In the fight for control of Broadlands, these men will stop at nothing. And Eric is becoming ever more entangled in their lethal web of lies.

THEY’VE ALREADY KILLED ONCE. Could Eric or Anne be next?

Eric finds his separate roles intertwining. Can he expose the dark side of London’s financial heart in time to save his marriage?

A GRIPPING, WELL-CRAFTED MYSTERY THAT WILL HAVE YOU COMPLETELY ABSORBED

Perfect for fans of Peter James, Ruth Rendell, P.D. James and Peter Robinson.

DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVOURITE MYSTERY WRITER

Roy Lewis is one of the most critically acclaimed crime writers of his generation.

“Roy Lewis is a writer who believes in keeping his readers on their toes with plenty of twists and surprises. He writes well, too with an admirable sense of character and place.” Daily Telegraph

“Good on atmosphere.” Newcastle Journal

“A wrenching and compassionately handled tragedy that transcends the conventional mystery form.” Chicago Sun-Times

“Tightly written, well-paced and relentlessly accurate.” Oxford Times

ERIC WARD BOOKS
Book 1: THE SEDLEIGH HALL MURDER
Book 2: THE FARMING MURDER
Book 3: THE QUAYSIDE MURDER
Book 4: THE DIAMOND MURDER
Book 5: THE GEORDIE MURDER
Book 6: THE SHIPPING MURDER
Book 7: THE CITY OF LONDON MURDER
Book 8: THE APARTMENT MURDER

INSPECTOR CROW BOOKS
Book 1: A LOVER TOO MANY
Book 2: ERROR OF JUDGMENT
Book 3: THE WOODS MURDER
Book 4: MURDER FOR MONEY
Book 5: MURDER IN THE MINE
Book 6: A COTSWOLDS MURDER
Book 7: A FOX HUNTING MURDER
Book 8: A DARTMOOR MURDER

Happy Friday! The weekend is almost here and what better way to celebrate than with a crime thriller box set, at a bargain price. We're delighted to present books 4–6 of the acclaimed DETECTIVE TYRONE SWIFT series from author Gretta Mulrooney. 

This is the perfect time to catch up on books 4–6, as we'll be releasing book 7 in the series on 18th March – mark your diary!

CLICK HERE TO GET THE BOX-SET NOW AT A BARGAIN PRICE 

GET BOOKS FOUR TO SIX OF THE BEST-SELLING MYSTERY SERIES IN THIS GRIPPING BOX SET

“Swift is a good character, suitable for people who like PD James, the story is believable and comes together well.”

IN THIS THREE-BOOK BOX SET:

BOOK 4: WATCHING YOU

TWO YEARS AGO someone kidnapped Thomas Maddox’s six-month-old son. The case has never been solved and the boy has not been found.

NOW someone is watching Thomas and sending him dark emails. And Thomas keeps suffering nasty accidents.

The police won’t do anything more, so Thomas’s wealthy grandfather hires Tyrone Swift to shed light on the case.

BOOK 5: LOW LAKE

Detective Tyrone Swift is hired to investigate the death of Kim Woodville. Two years ago, the young woman drowned in the lake by her family house. But there was bruising on her arms, and the prime suspect was let go because of police errors.

But the beautiful historic house by the lake doesn’t give up its secrets easily.

And then another body turns up close to home and Swift realises his own life may be in danger.

BOOK 6: YOUR LAST LIE

Pilot Greg Roscoe is found stabbed to death in his cockpit. His body has been mutilated.

Detective Tyrone Swift is hired by the pilot’s mother to investigate the death of her beloved son. But Greg wasn’t who she thought he was. He had a tangled personal life, with three wives and a history of adultery and risk-taking.

WHO WANTED HIM DEAD AND WHY?

The prime suspect was cleared by the police but Swift quickly puts together a list of people with a motive to kill Greg. And then Swift gets information from the deceased man’s troubled teenage daughter that may unlock the puzzle.

THE DETECTIVE
Tyrone Swift is an ex-police detective who now works privately. He’s survived a stabbing and his fiancée running off with another man. Swift's personal life is complicated. He is still involved with his ex-wife Ruth, who is expecting their child, but living with another man. And it’s just about the worst time to begin another relationship but he is tempted by the attractive police detective Nora Morrow.

THE SETTING
The streets of London with their vibrant mix of nationalities, cultures, and rich and poor are beautifully evoked. From the quiet suburbs with their veneer of happy family life, to the bustling centre with refugees struggling to survive, to exclusive penthouses where the rich can have anything they want delivered.

THE AUTHOR
Gretta is a critically acclaimed author of best-selling detective and literary fiction.

'Mulrooney has a real gift for dialogue, the words and phrases ring true and make her characters wonderfully real . . . A tenderly funny and genuinely moving piece. I loved it.’ Fiona Morrow, Time Out (about ARABY)

‘A beautifully observed study of reconciliation, Araby makes astute points about conflict and shifting values between generations.’ James Eve, The Times

What readers are saying about the Tyrone Swift books:

“A well written and gripping crime thriller. The chief character is so well defined and so likeable. The story was intriguing and had plenty of twists and turns .” Julia Corbett

“Absolutely loved this book! Extremely well written with believable characters and lots of twists!” E. Boisvert

“Excellent mystery, well drawn characters, and a great storyline.” Suki Anne

Perfect for fans of Robert Galbraith, Paula Hawkins, P.D. James, Gillian Flynn, or Ruth Rendell.

Don’t miss out on this beautifully written series!

YOU GET ALL THREE OF THE ABOVE BOOKS IN THIS EDITION

THE TYRONE SWIFT DETECTIVE SERIES
BOOK 1: THE LADY VANISHED
BOOK 2: BLOOD SECRETS
BOOK 3: TWO LOVERS, SIX DEATHS
BOOK 4: WATCHING YOU
BOOK 5: LOW LAKE
BOOK 6: YOUR LAST LIE
BOOK 7: HER LOST SISTER*

*The next instalment in the Tyrone Swift series will be available from 18th March. Please note this book will not be available on pre-order.

We’re delighted to be offering three mysteries today which will transport you to the smoky cobblestone streets of Victorian England. The captivating second half of Kerry Tombs’ Inspector Ravenscroft Detective Mysteries series is packed with cunning twists and red herrings.
What's more, books 4 – 6 are all available for a short time at a reduced price for launch.

ENJOY EACH BOOK FOR A BARGAIN LAUNCH PRICE OF ONLY £1.99 UK / $2.99 US / $3.99 AU / $2.99 CA
Even if you haven’t yet been following this evocative series, I assure you that Kerry Tombs' perceptive Whitechapel police officer is excellent company. Fans of M.R.C. Kasasian, E.S. Thomson, Oscar DeNuriel or Karen Charlton, in particular, will find Inspector Ravenscroft a delight. 

THE TEWKESBURY TOMB

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March 1889. Midnight.
Six strangers meet for the first time outside the great door of Tewkesbury Abbey. They are searching for the tomb of the medieval crusader knight, Sir Roger de la Pole.
What they find inside is unexpected and deeply shocking. They were seeking holy relics.
BUT THE BODY THEY UNCOVER IS BARELY COLD. AND SIR ROGER’S ANCIENT BONES ARE MISSING.
Detective Inspector Ravenscroft and Constable Tom Crabb are called on to solve the crime. They must decipher the strange coded letters on the outside of the Templar's tomb.
Soon they will discover that the solution to both mysteries stretches back far into the past and that their origins lie in distant lands . . .

THE DROITWICH DECEIVERS

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Droitwich, April 1890.
A nine-year-old girl vanishes without a trace from the local churchyard. Her father, the salt tycoon Sir Charles Chilton, is beside himself.
There’s no price he won’t pay for his daughter’s safe return. AND SOMEONE OUT THERE IS COUNTING ON IT.
Sir Charles calls on Detective Inspector Ravenscroft and Constable Tom Crabb to investigate.
Meanwhile, Ravenscroft's wife Lucy meets a distraught mother. She gave her baby daughter away under duress. Now she wants her back.
The cases unravel, leading Ravenscroft and Lucy ever deeper into the darkened world of child exploitation — where lies, deceit and murder are commonplace.
CAN THEY UNCOVER THE TRUTH IN TIME TO SAVE THE ENDANGERED CHILDREN?

THE PERSHORE POISONERS

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Pershore, 1890.
Talbots' Lodging House is renowned for its revolting fare. But no one ever died from dining there — until now.
Everyone who tasted the chef’s soup is left with a nasty case of food poisoning.
BUT THE MAN WHO REFUSED IT IS FOUND DEAD.
Detective Inspector Samuel Ravenscroft and Constable Tom Crabb are called in to investigate.
Rumours abound that the dead man has been poisoned — a theory that fits with the circumstantial evidence.
Another guest dies in equally mysterious circumstances. Could arsenic be the common lethal ingredient?
Ravenscroft and Crabb begin to unearth long-buried secrets. But something’s troubling Ravenscroft.
CAN THEY SOLVE THE CASE BEFORE THE PAST DESTROYS THE PRESENT?
Perfect for fans of M.R.C. Kasasian, E.S. Thomson, Oscar DeNuriel or Karen Charlton

Roger Silverwood is back with another captivating crime mystery! 

THE MISSING MODEL has all of the explosive devices you expect to see from Silverwood – a solid plot with rich characters and an abundance of twists. Detective Inspector Angel certainly has too much on his plate with multiple mysteries to solve and time rapidly running out. Can Angel tackle all this with his customary quirkiness and skill?

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A DETECTIVE WHO’S NO ANGEL DESPITE HIS NAME.

Discover a gripping series of murder mysteries set in south Yorkshire.

MEET DETECTIVE INSPECTOR MICHAEL ANGEL. AN OLD-SCHOOL POLICEMAN WHO SOMETIMES RUBS HIS COLLEAGUES UP THE WRONG WAY. HE’S GOT HIS FLAWS, BUT HE NEVER GIVES UP ON A CASE.

Please note this book was first published as “THE WIGMAKER”

Peter Wolff, a wigmaker, is found dead with his workshop set on fire. There are no clues, no DNA and no apparent motive. Detective Inspector Michael Angel is baffled.

ONE MURDER. ONE BURGLARY. TWO MISSING PEOPLE. AND SOME JEWEL THEFTS

At the same time, supermodel Katrina Chancey disappears; womaniser Gabriel Grainger is reported missing by his long-suffering wife; Lord Tiverton is robbed of a valuable suit of armour; and jewel robberies by The Fox continue unabated.

Then another body is discovered in peculiar circumstances.

ANGEL HAS TOO MUCH ON HIS PLATE

It's a race to find the murderer and solve all the other mysteries. Inspector Angel tackles all this with his customary quirkiness and skill.

A BRILLIANTLY GRIPPING MYSTERY FULL OF TWISTS

Perfect for fans of R.D. Wingfield, Colin Dexter, Peter Robinson, Reginald Hill, and Agatha Christie.

THE DETECTIVE
Michael Angel is over fifty, married to Mary. They don’t have any children. They are a devoted couple but the relationship sometimes breaks down due to his job or due to the problems of Mary’s sister who lives in Edinburgh and imposes on their easygoing natures. Michael works at the small local police station and is devoted to defeating crime, murder, and dishonesty of any sort and has no personal ambition beyond being a good husband and a successful detective. He doesn’t want promotion with all the routine office work and stress that goes with it. He is incorruptible but always short of money. He is always at odds with his immediate chief, Detective Superintendent Horace Harker, who is lazy, a hypochondriac and not a bit interested in assisting Angel in serious police work.

THE SETTING
Bromersley is a market town at the bottom of the Pennines surrounded by stone and hawthorn-edged fields grazed by cattle and sheep. It is cold as anywhere in the winter but its closeness to the mountains protects it from many gales and heavy falls of snow. The town’s industry today includes the manufacture of ball bearings and whisky bottles, and a huge brewery produces Bromersley’s best bitter, which is considered the finest beer for miles around. Wednesday is market day, and the town centre is host to the frequent cries of stall-holders hawking their wares while the enticing smells of cheeses, coffees, foreign spices and fish and chips tempt your taste buds as you wander through the stalls. The police always find it difficult to catch pilferers and pickpockets in such a crowd. Bromersley folk are easy to befriend but many of the old people are stubborn and still buy their fruit and veg in pounds and ounces, not kilos and grams.

Praise for Roger Silverwood

“Solid plotting, unpretentious writing, thoroughly reliable entertainment.” Morning Star

“A cast of characters you really want to populate with familiar faces of actors you see each week on TV — great fun. Angel is terrific.” Books Monthly

“Once again Silverwood combines a classic mystery plot with well-developed characters.” Publishers Weekly

DETECTIVE ANGEL SERIES
Book 1: THE MISSING NURSE
Book 2: THE MISSING WIFE
Book 3: THE MAN IN THE PINK SUIT
Book 4: THE MORALS OF A MURDERER
Book 5: THE AUCTION MURDERS
Book 6: THE MISSING KILLER
Book 7: THE UMBRELLA MURDERS
Book 8: THE MISSING MILLIONAIRE
Book 9: THE MISSING THIEF
Book 10: FIND THE LADY
Book 11: THE MISSING MODEL