This author crafts compelling thrillers that delve into the darker aspects of human psychology and morality. His narratives are characterized by intricate plots and surprising twists, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. With a masterful command of atmosphere and character development, he has established himself as a significant voice in contemporary suspense fiction. His stories offer a disquieting yet captivating exploration of hidden motives and treacherous deceptions.
Ashley Smith, an art history student, unexpectedly spends Christmas at Starvewood Hall with her classmate Emma. Amidst the festive atmosphere, she becomes intrigued by Emma's brother Adam, who is under investigation for a murder. Decades later, the chilling events of that holiday resurface, leading to a grim conclusion in New York.
With a gripping narrative that echoes the intensity of "Gone Girl," this book elevates suspense to new heights. It intricately weaves complex characters and unexpected twists, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. The story delves into themes of deception and betrayal, exploring the darker sides of relationships and the lengths individuals will go to protect their secrets. Prepare for a thrilling ride filled with psychological tension and shocking revelations.
'Hello there.'I looked at the pale, freckled hand on the back of the empty bar seat next to me in the business class lounge of Heathrow airport, then up into the stranger's face.'Do I know you?'Delayed in London, Ted Severson meets a woman at the airport bar. Over cocktails they tell each other rather more than they should, and a dark plan is hatched - but are either of them being serious, could they actually go through with it and, if they did, what would be their chances of getting away with it?Back in Boston, Ted's wife Miranda is busy site managing the construction of their dream home, a beautiful house out on the Maine coastline. But what secrets is she carrying and to what lengths might she go to protect the vision she has of her deserved future?A sublimely plotted novel of trust and betrayal, The Kind Worth Killing will keep you gripped and guessing late into the night.
AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW 'A killer read with twist after twist.'JANICE HALLETT'So many great twists and a truly chilling villain . Swanson's best one yet.' MARK EDWARDS'A clever, ingenious, edge-of-your-seat thriller.' LIV CONSTANTINE 'The stakes are high, the body count is higher, and yet I would still follow Lily anywhere.' STACY WILLINGHAMFROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE KIND WORTH KILLINGTwo years ago, Martha didn't know that Alan existed. Now, they're married - it was easy to say yes to someone so sweet.But when Martha thinks she sees Alan's mask slip, she starts to fear that the conferences he travels the country to attend might be a cover for something far more sinister.As her research unearths a string of dead women, she enlists the help of Lily Kintner, an old friend from grad school. What Martha doesn't know is that Lily has a dark side of her own . . .'The master of the gently perverse.'Crime Time
A Sunday Times and Observer Thriller of the Month 'Deliciously good . . . Swanson's best thriller yet.' Observer 'Gripping, twisty . . . I could not put it down.' Alafair Burke When Hen and Lloyd move into their new house, they're relieved to meet another childless couple in their neighbourhood, Matthew and Mira. But when they're invited over for dinner, Hen thinks she sees something suspicious in Matthew's study. Could this mild-mannered schoolteacher really be hiding a dark secret, one that only Hen might know about? And even if she's right, who would believe her?
Following a brutal attack by her ex-boyfriend, Kate Priddy makes an uncharacteristically bold decision after her cousin, Corbin Dell, suggests a temporary apartment swap - and she moves from London to Boston.But soon after her arrival Kate makes a shocking discovery: Corbin's next-door neighbour, a young woman named Audrey Marshall, has been murdered.When the police begin asking questions about Corbin's relationship with Audrey, and his neighbours come forward with their own suspicions, a shaken Kate has few answers, and many questions of her own. Jetlagged and emotionally unstable, her imagination playing out her every fear, Kate can barely trust herself. so how can she trust any of the strangers she's just met?
Struggling with recent traumas, Kate swaps apartments with her cousin Corbin in Boston, only to find herself embroiled in a murder investigation where Corbin is a suspect. As she navigates her emotional fragility and the unsettling atmosphere, Kate discovers alarming items in Corbin's apartment that heighten her paranoia. With trust in herself and others wavering, she confronts a reality more terrifying than her imagination, leading to a chilling confrontation with her deepest fears.
**AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW**From the Sunday Times bestselling authorTWO'S COMPANY, THREE'S MURDER'I loved it!' GILLIAN McALLISTER'Nobody writes psychopaths like Swanson.' MARK EDWARDSWhen private detective and former cop Henry Kimball is hired to investigate a cheating husband, he senses all is not quite what[Bokinfo].
Martha Ratliff, content with her solitary life as an archival librarian, finds her world upended when she marries Alan, a charming divorcee. A year into their marriage, she discovers a mysterious bloodstain on his shirt, prompting her to investigate his travels. As she delves into the past year, Martha uncovers a chilling connection to five unsolved murders. Seeking clarity, she enlists her old friend Lily to assess Alan, leading to revelations that challenge their understanding of trust and danger in unexpected ways.
