Kerry Wilkinson Books

The story unfolds as a familiar street transforms into a scene of urgency when a child's bike accident evokes a rush of emotions in the narrator. The juxtaposition of a serene neighborhood with the sudden chaos of an accident highlights themes of community and the fragility of childhood. As the narrator navigates this alarming moment, the narrative promises to explore the impact of unexpected events on everyday life and the connections that bind us together in times of crisis.

"After the accident which tore apart her family, Emma is shocked to be invited away to a beautiful Mediterranean island - but when her mother calls her out of the blue, wanting to make amends, she can't say no. Julius hasn't seen his sister Emma in years. Although he can't ever trust her again after what she did, he's willing to put their differences aside for the sake of their elderly parents. Despite what happened in the past, everything is going surprisingly well - days spent sipping sangria by the pool, evenings spent forcing smiles at the dinner table - until the night Julius and Emma's father is attacked on the beach and left for dead on the sand."--Publisher

In a tense and atmospheric setting, a woman navigates a familiar winding country road during a storm when an unexpected noise disrupts her drive. The sudden crunch and thud force her to slam on the brakes, leading to a moment of suspense and uncertainty. This gripping scenario sets the stage for a thrilling exploration of fear and the unknown, as she confronts the consequences of her actions on that dark, rain-soaked night.

Set against the backdrop of a transformative summer, the narrative explores the profound impact of a single season on the characters' lives. It delves into themes of nostalgia, growth, and the bittersweet nature of change, capturing the essence of youthful experiences that shape identity and relationships. The story invites readers to reflect on their own life-changing moments, making it a relatable and poignant journey through memory and discovery.

A gripping tale unfolds when a fiancé's urgent call reveals a little girl in need, leading to both her and the fiancé's sudden disappearance. The protagonist is thrust into a frantic search, uncovering dark secrets and facing unexpected twists. Themes of trust, desperation, and the lengths one will go to for loved ones drive the narrative, creating a tense atmosphere filled with suspense and emotional stakes. As the mystery deepens, the protagonist must confront the truth behind the vanishing act.

Those who play with fire are going to get burned... Seven years ago Martin Chadwick set fire to a Manchester pub, not knowing a teenager was sleeping inside. Chadwick's release from prison is imminent, with journalists gearing up for a good old-fashioned media lynching.With the victim's father telling the papers he is out for revenge, DS Jessica Daniel is left to keep an eye on Chadwick and his fiery eighteen-year-old son.If that's not enough to keep her occupied, a private investigator is doing a fine job sticking his oar in, it looks like there's a schoolgirl suicide ring in operation, her car is working a little too well, and the endless rain continues to pound her northern home.Jessica's personal and professional life is in the balance - giving her barely enough time to focus on the person in her midst seemingly intent on burning everything to the ground.PRAISE FOR KERRY WILKINSON"A crime-writing colossus" The Sun"A strong voice..." Publisher's Weekly"Plotting, high drama and characterization are becoming the hallmarks of his thrillers" Lancashire Evening Post

A childhood friendship is shattered after a fateful shortcut leads to a haunting discovery of a classmate's lifeless body. The trio, bound by a dark secret, grapples with guilt and the consequences of their silence, which threatens to unravel their lives. As they navigate the complexities of their friendship and the weight of their promise, the story delves into themes of loyalty, trauma, and the impact of shared secrets on their lives.

An icy chill is descending on Manchester as a sinister masked attacker haunts the city. Newly-promoted Detective Inspector Jessica Daniel is facing new challenges, professional - and personal. Top of the list is to catch the person who is stirring up memories of the notorious Stretford Slasher. With a police force at full stretch and a caseload stacking up, Jessica's priorities change as she comes close to the edge of what even she could consider to be all in the line of duty ...

Something Hidden is the thrilling second novel in the Andrew Hunter series, from bestselling author Kerry Wilkinson.

A gripping tale unfolds as a little girl, presumed dead, becomes the center of a chilling mystery. The protagonist's life takes a dark turn when her husband goes missing, intertwining their fates. As she delves into the circumstances surrounding both events, secrets are revealed, and the tension escalates. Themes of survival and resilience emerge as she navigates the dangers ahead, seeking answers while confronting her own fears. This suspenseful narrative promises to keep readers on the edge of their seats.

Set against the backdrop of a seemingly ordinary gathering, the story unfolds with an air of suspense as hidden tensions and secrets emerge among the guests. As the night progresses, it becomes clear that one attendee has sinister intentions, leading to a gripping exploration of trust, betrayal, and the darker sides of human nature. The atmosphere thickens with intrigue, making it a thrilling read where the stakes are life and death, and not everyone will make it out alive.

Trembling with shock, I know I have to confront my mother. My parents got me through a horrific accident, helped me find a job I love, teaching art, and even with buying my own house. But was it all built on lies? She tells me the day I was born was the best day of her life, and I'm flooded with guilt for questioning her - but why do I catch her burning papers in the garden the next day? Then I come home to find a woman sitting on my doorstep, covered in bruises and claiming she knows who abducted me. I don't know if I can trust her - or if I'll be the next to get hurt. Because all the while, I've been hiding my own secret. Does whoever sent the article know what really happened the day of my accident? Desperate for the truth, I break into the house of my supposed kidnapper. Inside, I find a handwritten list of names. A shiver goes down my spine as I realise wasn't the only child to be stolen. Then I hear a key in the lock, and I know my life is in terrible danger

Silver Blackthorn is a fugitive. Silver Blackthorn has committed treason. She is dangerous. Do NOT approach her. A large reward is on offer. Report any sightings to your nearest Kingsman. Long live the King. Silver Blackthorn is on the run. She fled Windsor Castle with eleven other teenagers, taking with her something far more valuable than even she realises: knowledge. With the entire country searching for the missing Offerings, Silver must keep them all from the vicious clutches of King Victor and the Minister Prime. Until now, no one has escaped the king and lived to tell the tale. Or have they? With expectations weighing heavily on the girl with the silver streak in her hair, will she ever find her way home? Following the breath-taking Reckoning, Renegade continues the excitement of the Silver Blackthorn Trilogy by bestselling author Kerry Wilkinson.

The third book in The Silver Blackthorn Trilogy.

In the village of Martindale, hundreds of miles north of the new English capital of Windsor, sixteen-year-old Silver Blackthorn takes the Reckoning. This coming-of-age test not only decides her place in society - Elite, Member, Inter or Trog - but also determines that Silver is to become an Offering for King Victor.But these are uncertain times and no one really knows what happens to the teenagers who disappear into Windsor Castle. Is being an Offering the privilege everyone assumes it to be, or do the walls of the castle have something to hide?Trapped in a maze of ancient corridors, Silver finds herself in a warped world of suspicion where it is difficult to know who to trust and who to fear. The one thing Silver does know is that she must find a way out . . .

There's nothing worse than watching your child walk out the front door, never to return . . .

'I will never forget the night I drowned ... ' Seventeen-year-old Eleanor Parker wakes up cold and alone in the river that twists through her quiet village. She remembers a hand on her chest, another on her head, water in her throat, those final gasps for air ... Her brother's girlfriend was drowned in the same river the summer before, held under the water by an unknown killer. Determined to unlock the mystery of what really happened that night, Eleanor can't escape the feeling that something terrible links her to the previous summer's murder. But will she discover the shocking truth, before it's too late?

A desperate search for help unfolds as the protagonist encounters a mysterious disappearance. The tension escalates as doubts arise about the credibility of their experience. The narrative explores themes of trust, reality, and the struggle to convince others of the truth. As the protagonist grapples with disbelief, the story raises questions about perception and the lengths one might go to seek validation in a bewildering situation.

«Un maestro del thriller.» The Sun 13 anni fa Olivia Adams è scomparsa. Ora è tornata. O no? Un grande thriller. Un grande bestseller. Una ragazza fa la sua comparsa in una cittadina inglese dicendo di essere Olivia Adams, la bambina svanita nel nulla tredici anni prima. Quando Olivia Adams, a soli sei anni, scomparve dal giardino di casa, la piccola comunità di Stoneridge venne presa dallo sgomento. Come poteva una bambina sparire semplicemente nel nulla? Tredici anni dopo, Olivia è tornata. Si è presentata al bar di sua madre, Sarah, che non ha avuto nemmeno un momento di esitazione nel riconoscere la figlia scomparsa che non ha mai smesso di cercare. La ragazza sostiene di essere stata rapita, ma dice anche che solo di recente i ricordi del passato hanno cominciato a riaffiorare. Alcuni punti del suo racconto, però, rimangono oscuri: dove e come ha vissuto per tutti quegli anni? E che cosa è accaduto esattamente in quel lontano pomeriggio assolato? Eppure c’è qualcuno che non è felice della ricomparsa di Olivia. Perché quando il passato ritorna ci sono segreti che rischiano di essere svelati, dopo essere stati sepolti per molti anni.

Czwarta część kryminalnej serii Detektyw Jessica Daniel. Kiedy w mglisty poranek w Manchesterze rozbija się kradziony samochód, sierżant Jessica Daniel jest pierwsza na miejscu wypadku. Kierowca nie żyje, a w bagażniku policjantka odkrywa owinięte folią zwłoki małego chłopca. Jessica próbuje ustalić tożsamość kierowcy. Trop prowadzi ją do zakopanych w lesie ubrań innego chłopczyka, który zaginął 14 lat temu, oraz tajemniczej listy z imionami miejscowych dzieci. Niebawem kolejne dziecko znika bez śladu Detektyw rozpoczyna wyścig z czasem. By schwytać mordercę i nie dopuścić do kolejnych porwań, musi dokopać się do dawno pogrzebanych tajemnic.

Čtyři dívky zavřou oči. Probudí se jen jedna. Leah a její tři nejlepší kamarádky se převléknou do pyžam, snědí pizzu a dohadují se, na jaký film se budou dívat. Smějí se spolu až do ranních hodin. Druhý den ráno však Lea otevře oči a uvidí tři prázdné spacáky. Ostatní dívky jsou pryč. O dvacet let později se ve svém rodném městečku stále pronásledovaná Leah nikdy nedokázala zbavit pomluv a šeptandy. Jak to všechno mohla prospat? Musí přece vědět, co se stalo. O noci, kdy zmizely Leiny nejlepší kamarádky, se nyní natáčí dokument. Vyjde pravda najevo? Pak Leah přijde do schránky anonymní e-mail. „Zastavte je“. Někdo tam venku ví, co se stalo tu noc, kdy přespávaly. Hrozí Lee hrozné nebezpečí? A najde někdy své ztracené kamarádky. Nebo mají některá tajemství zůstat navždy zachována?