Gytha Lodge Books

Pre-order the second gripping Jonah Sheens novel, from the author of She Lies in WaitAiden Poole logs onto his laptop late at night to Skype his girlfriend, Zoe. But to his horror, he realises she is not alone.Completely helpless, all he can do is listen to the sounds of a violent struggle. And then a chilling silence.He's desperate to find out if she is OK. But then why is he so hesitant to call the police?When his messages finally reach them, DCI Jonah Sheens and his team take the case - and discover the body. . .Watching from the Dark is a spellbinding thriller that you won't want to miss. Praise for She Lies in Wait: 'This twisty-turny read is a cut above because of the brilliant writing' The Sun'An engaging tale of lust, rivalry and murder' The Sunday Times'A dark, deep, terrific thriller and a scorching portrait of friendship and its betrayal' Nicci French'A stunning debut. Brilliantly formed characters and a twisty, clever plot had me turning pages well past my bed time' Heidi Perks, bestselling author of Now You See Her

The man lying beside you is not your husband. And he's not breathing... The gripping third thriller starring DCI Jonah Sheens - available to pre-order now.Louise wakes up. Her head aches, her mouth is dry, her memory is fuzzy. But she suspects she's done something bad.She rolls over towards her husband, Niall. The man who, until recently, made her feel loved.But it's not Niall who's lying beside her. In fact, she's never seen this man before.And he's not breathing . . .As Louise desperately struggles to piece her memories back together, it's clear to Detective Jonah Sheens and his team that she is their prime suspect - though they soon find she's not the only one with something to hide.Did she do it? And, if not, can they catch the real killer before they strike again? Praise for Gytha Lodge: 'A novel that literally makes you hold your breath then gasp out loud' VAL MCDERMID'What a marvel! A corkscrew-twisty, knife-sharp thriller' A J FINN, bestselling author of The Woman in the Window'An engaging tale of lust, rivalry and murder' The Sunday Times'Brilliantly formed characters and a twisty, clever plot had me turning pages well past my bed time' HEIDI PERKS, bestselling author of Now You See Her

Detective Jonah Sheens is enjoying a moment of peace and quiet, when a teenage girl wanders out of the woods. She's striking, with flame-red hair and a pale complexion. She's also covered in blood. Jonah races to her, eager to help. She insists she's fine. It's her sister he needs to worry about. Jonah quickly discovers that Keely and her sister, Nina, disappeared from a children's home a week ago. Now, Keely is here - but Nina's still missing. Keely likes to play games. She knows where her sister is - but before she tells, she wants Jonah's full attention. Is she killer, witness, or victim? And will Jonah find out what Keely's hiding, in time to save Nina?

Six friends. One killer. Who do you trust? Seven friends went down to the woods, but one of them never came home. 30 years later, a body is discovered. DCI Sheens already knows what's waiting for him - Aurora Jackson, found at last. They all claim to be innocent, but one of them must be lying. Because she was found somewhere only they knew about. Now everyone's a suspect.

The gripping new novel from the Richard and Judy bestselling author of She Lies in Wait.

A broken relationship takes a dramatic turn when the protagonist realizes that the person they once hurt may hold the key to their survival. As the stakes rise, themes of redemption and the complexities of love emerge, challenging both characters to confront their past and the possibility of a second chance. The tension builds as they navigate their feelings and the urgent circumstances that bring them back together.

Ein Frauenmord erschüttert Southampton. Für DCI Jonah Sheens und sein Team deutet alles auf einen Serienmörder hin. Tatsächlich gibt es bald eine weitere Tote. Das Team ermittelt unter Hochdruck. Derweil hat die alleinerziehende Mutter Aisling Cooley ganz eigene Sorgen: Ihre beiden Söhne verschweigen ihr etwas. Doch sie hat auch selbst ein dunkles Geheimnis. Als sie beschließt, ihr Leben aufzuräumen und ihren lange verschollenen Vater zu finden, führt eine DNA-Datenbank sie zu einem unerwarteten Match. Aber statt ihrem Vater sitzt ihr kurz darauf ein Kriminalbeamter gegenüber. Und der glaubt, dass entweder ihr Vater oder einer ihrer Söhne der Mörder ist.