C.L. Taylor Books

Sue Jackson has the perfect family but when her teenage daughter Charlotte deliberately steps in front of a bus and ends up in a coma she is forced to face a very dark reality. Retracing her daughter's steps she finds a horrifying entry in Charlotte's diary and is forced to head deep into Charlotte's private world. In her hunt for evidence, Sue begins to mistrust everyone close to her daughter and she's forced to look further, into the depths of her own past. There is a lot that Sue doesn't know about Charlotte's life. But then there's a lot that Charlotte doesn't know about Sue's.

Keep your friends close ... Haunting, compelling, this psychological thriller will have you hooked. Perfect for fans of Before I go to Sleep and Daughter.

'Claustrophobic and compelling' KARIN SLAUGHTER 'A rollercoaster with multiple twists' DAILY MAIL 'A million dollar new story from a million selling author' SARAH PINBOROUGH

One dead wife is tragic. Two looks like murder…Welcome to Lowbridge. Where secrets hide behind every door…When newly divorced Jude arrives in the small town of Lowbridge, she is soon drawn to widower Will, the father of her young daughter’s best friend.But Will’s past is shrouded in tragedy, with questions that no one knows the answer to – and after two tragedies tore his life apart in just a few short years, gossip and rumours abound about what really happened to the women he loved.As whispers of murder surround Will, Jude becomes determined to uncover the truth – and with her own father’s tragic fate haunting her, she refuses to let another innocent man suffer.Yet in Lowbridge the darkness runs deep, and nothing is as it seems. Can Jude protect Will from a community out for blood? Or will she become the next victim in this web of deceit?Because whilst one dead wife is tragic, two starts to look like murder…

"Wow. Addictive. And what an ending!" - Sunday Times bestselling author Claire Douglas. What would you do if your husband framed you for murder? Five years ago, Olivia Sutherland was convicted of plotting to kill her husband. Now free, she has three goals: repair her relationship with her daughter, clear her name, and bring down the man who betrayed her. How far will she go to achieve her aims? And how far will her husband go to stop her? His lies run deeper than Olivia ever imagined, putting her life at risk. Your favorite authors rave about this gripping tale! "Shot through with a propulsive sense of gritty threat and high-stakes tension, this is bold, memorable, top-tier thriller writing." - B P Walter. "A one-breath rollercoaster ride, with twists and turns... just when you think it's over, there's another loop ahead!" - Janice Hallett. "A fast-paced, thrilling read that I couldn't put down!" - Heidi Perks. Readers echo this enthusiasm: "A hugely entertaining, tense and twisting read," and "My heart was in my throat throughout." With pulse-pounding excitement and a brilliant ending, this story promises to keep you on the edge of your seat. "Wow!"

A fabulously warm, funny and romantic novel that will have you laughing and crying in equal measure.

'The Missing has a delicious sense of foreboding from the first page, luring us into the heart of a family with terrible secrets and making us wait, with pounding hearts for the final, agonizing twist. Loved it' Fiona Barton, Author of THE WIDOW You love your family. They make you feel safe. You trust them. But should you...? 'A twisty-turny psychological thriller ... Well-written, pacy and gripping' Fabulous When fifteen-year-old Billy Wilkinson goes missing in the middle of the night, his mother, Claire, blames herself. She's not the only one. There isn't a single member of Billy's family that doesn't feel guilty. But the Wilkinsons are so used to keeping secrets from one another that it isn't until six months later, after an appeal for information goes horribly wrong, that the truth begins to surface. Claire is sure of two things - that Billy is still alive and that her friends and family had nothing to do with his disappearance. A mother's instinct is never wrong. Or is it? Sometimes those closest to us are the ones with the most to hide... "I was grabbed by this book from the first page and read the ending with an open mouth. I wish I could unread it so that I could go back and discover it again. Brilliant!" Angela Marsons, Author of SILENT SCREAM

The Sunday Times bestseller and Richard & Judy Book Club author of Sleep returns with her most gripping book yet. STRANGERS: NOW A TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTELLER 'Fast-paced and satisfying' DAILY MAIL 'I was glued from start to finish!' SHARI LAPENA Ursula, Gareth and Alice have never met before. Ursula thinks she killed the love of her life. Gareth's been receiving strange postcards. And Alice is being stalked. None of them are used to relying on others - but when the three strangers' lives unexpectedly collide, there's only one thing for it: they have to stick together. Otherwise, one of them will die. Three strangers, two secrets, one terrifying evening. The million-copy bestseller returns with a gripping new novel that will keep you guessing until the end.

The Sunday Times bestseller and No.1 Kindle bestseller returns... Praise for C. L. Taylor: 'The Missing has a delicious sense of foreboding from the first page, luring us into the heart of a family with terrible secrets and making us wait, with pounding hearts for the final, agonizing twist. Loved it' Fiona Barton, Author of THE WIDOW "Look after your daughter's things. And your daughter..." When a stranger asks Jo Blackmore for a lift she says yes, then swiftly wishes she hadn't. The stranger knows Jo's name, she knows her husband Max and she's got a glove belonging to Jo's two year old daughter Elise. What begins with a subtle threat swiftly turns into a nightmare as the police, social services and even Jo's own husband turn against her. No one believes that Elise is in danger. But Jo knows there's only one way to keep her child safe - RUN.

Join award-winning authors Marie O'Regan and Paul Kane for a collection of thirteen original festive crime stories. From Christmas mysteries to thrilling whodunits, these tales promise to entertain and surprise with every twist. Perfect for winter nights, immerse yourself in these chilling narratives.

This gripping psychological thriller promises to captivate readers with its intense plot and intricate character dynamics. From a bestselling author known for their previous work, it delves into themes of guilt, deception, and the complexities of human relationships. Set to be a standout in 2024, it builds on the author’s reputation for delivering suspenseful narratives that keep readers on the edge of their seats. Expect a compelling story that intertwines emotional depth with thrilling twists.

From the Sunday Times and Richard & Judy Book Club bestselling author, comes a thrilling, suspenseful tale that will leave you breathless. 'An absolute belter of a novel' ELIZABETH HAYNES 'A sensational novel!' GILLIAN MCALLISTER You come to Soul Shrink to be healed. You don't expect to die.

In a gripping YA thriller, the narrative intertwines themes of morality and humanity, drawing comparisons to Cecelia Ahern's Flawed and Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go. The story explores the complexities of a dystopian society where characters grapple with ethical dilemmas and the consequences of their choices. As tension escalates, readers are taken on a heart-pounding journey that challenges the boundaries of right and wrong, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit amidst dire circumstances.

Lost meets The Hunger Games in the thrilling new young adult novel from C.L. Taylor, the Sunday Times and million-copy bestselling author. *** Welcome to The Island. Where your worst fears are about to come true...

Dokad ma uciec córka obciazona sekretem, który ja zabija? Co ma zrobic matka, której dziecko próbowalo odebrac sobie zycie? Susan Jackson ma kochajaca rodzine i piekny dom, a jej zycie wydaje sie szczesliwe i poukladane, lecz gdy Charlotte, jej nastoletnia córka, wbiega pod autobus i zapada w spiaczke, Susan musi przewartosciowac swoje spojrzenie na swiat. Szukajac przyczyn próby samobójczej córki, Susan odkrywa w jej pamietniku wzmianke o jakiejs przerazajacej tajemnicy. Zaczyna prywatne sledztwo i trafia do mrocznego swiata, o którego istnieniu nie miala nawet pojecia... Na ile rodzic moze poznac swoje dziecko i co moze zrobic, by w pelni mu ufalo? Jak bardzo nierozwiazane sprawy z przeszlosci moga wplynac na zycie czlowieka po latach?

Im Himmel müssen Mrs. Woodford und Mr. Higginbotham, die sich nicht ausstehen können, ihren Schützlingen Beth und Matt helfen, bis diese ihr Glück finden. Während Beth in Matt verliebt ist, hat dieser gerade eine Trennung hinter sich, was die Aufgabe der beiden Engelsanwärter kompliziert macht.

„Bis dass der Tod euch scheidet“? Von wegen, nicht mit Lucy Brown! Kurz vor der Hochzeit mit Traummann Dan kommt Lucy bei einem Unfall ums Leben. Doch Lucy sieht nicht ein, dass sie von nun an im Himmel, und damit von Dan getrennt sein soll. Deshalb entscheidet sie sich, ein Geist zu werden. Doch dazu muss sie erst eine schwierige Aufgabe erledigen: Sie muss für Archie, den wahrscheinlich idiotischsten Mann Englands, eine Freundin finden - und das in 21 Tagen. Als sie dann auch noch beobachtet, wie sich ihre beste Freundin an Dan heranmacht, wird es höchste Zeit, auf der Erde noch ein paar Dinge klarzustellen. Die zu Tränen rührende und zum Totlachen komische Geschichte einer unsterblichen Liebe.

Šla kvůli němu do vězení. A teď ho zničí. Před pěti lety Olivii Sutherlandovou odsoudili za to, že připravovala úkladnou vraždu svého manžela. Nyní je konečně volná a pevně rozhodnutá uskutečnit svůj plán: obnovit vztah s dcerou, očistit své jméno a zničit bývalého manžela, který ji křivě obvinil. S pomocí několika přátel se pouští do boje s větrnými mlýny. Jak daleko je přitom ochotná zajít? A jak daleko zajde Dominic, aby jí v tom zabránil? Minulost je totiž ještě děsivější, než se Olivia domnívala, a tentokrát není ohrožena jen její svoboda, ale i život.

Anna nechce nic než spát. Ale noční děsy vyvolané pocitem viny a vzpomínkami na jednu příšernou událost jí usnout nedovolí. Před svou minulostí utekla na skotský ostrov Rum, kde si našla práci v odlehlém hotýlku. Doufala, že jí tento únik před realitou pomůže začít nový život. Její záměr zhatí příjezd sedmi hostů, kteří Annin sen promění ve smrtící noční můru. Každý z těch sedmi má tajemství; jeden vyloženě lže. Zastírá svou identitu i důvod zdejšího pobytu. V hotelu Bay View se ubytoval vrah. A jeho pozornost směřuje k Anně...

Lucy Brownová je tak šťastná jako nikdy předtím. Má si brát muže svých snů – hodného, hezkého, chytrého Dana – a všechno, co vždycky chtěla, má konečně na dosah. Avšak noc před svatbou se Lucy přihodí smrtelná nehoda. Musí se rozhodnout pro jednu ze dvou možností: přijmout celoživotní oddělení od své spřízněné duše a jít do nebe, nebo s Danem zůstat navždy… a stát se duchem. Pro Lucy existuje jen jedna volba – neopustit Dana. Ukáže se však, že všechno není až tak snadné, jak by se mohlo zdát. Pokud se Lucy chce stát duchem, musí najít životní lásku pro úplně cizího člověka…

All Anna wants is to be able to sleep. But crushing insomnia, terrifying night terrors and memories of that terrible night are making it impossible. If only she didn’t feel so guilty… To escape her past, Anna takes a job at a hotel on the remote Scottish island of Rum, but when seven guests join her, what started as a retreat from the world turns into a deadly nightmare. Each of the guests have a secret but one of them is lying – about who they are and why they’re on the island. There’s a murderer staying in the Bay View hotel. And they’ve set their sights on Anna. Seven strangers. Seven secrets. One deadly lie. Someone’s going to sleep and never wake up…