Eleven-year-old Barney has been on a quest to find his mother since she left when Barney was just a toddler. But everything changes when children about Barney's age--and all from the same neighborhood where he lives--start disappearing and turning up gruesomely murdered.
DC Lacey Flint, fascinated by Jack the Ripper, has never handled a murder case until she discovers a severely injured woman who dies in her arms. Shortly after, she receives a letter addressed 'Dear Boss,' revealing that a copycat killer is imitating Ripper's crimes and has become dangerously fixated on her.
When a Cambridge student dramatically attempts to take her own life, DI Mark Joesbury realises that the university has developed an unhealthy record of young people committing suicide in extraordinary ways. Against huge personal misgivings, Joesbury sends young policewoman DC Lacey Flint to investigate.
'Bolton is a gripping storyteller, with fine, haunted characters' PETER JAMES Police sergeant Lacey Flint thinks she's safe. She thinks her new job with the river police, and her new life on a house boat, will keep her away from danger. But she's wrong. When Lacey discovers a body in the water, and sinister offerings appear in her home, she fears someone is trying to expose her darkest secret. And the river is the last place she should be.
The fifth instalment in the LACEY FLINT series from Richard and Judy bestseller Sharon Bolton.
'One of the best thrillers ever' SOPHIE HANNAH Consultant surgeon Tora Hamilton has moved to remote Shetland to be with her husband. To have a family. Not for this . . . In the peat soil near her new home she uncovers a perfectly preserved womanâe(tm)s body. Runic symbols are carved into her skin. Her heart has been cut out. But as Tora begins to ask questions around the island, she receives her first threat . . .
Embarking on a journey of transformation, the protagonist navigates the challenges of a fresh job and a new living situation. This story explores themes of reinvention and the pursuit of happiness as they confront the uncertainties of change. Along the way, personal growth and the forging of new relationships play pivotal roles, highlighting the resilience needed to embrace new beginnings.
The brand-new, 2024 suspense thriller from Sunday Times bestseller Sharon Bolton
Set in a captivating and atmospheric backdrop, the story unfolds with unexpected shocks and surprises that keep readers engaged. As the plot progresses, it builds tension leading to a stunning twist at the end, ensuring a thrilling reading experience.
Set against the stark backdrop of South Georgia, a glaciologist named Felicity Lloyd grapples with the haunting presence of her ex-husband, Freddie, recently released from prison for murder. Seeking refuge on the isolated island, she fears his relentless pursuit. Meanwhile, a doctor investigating their troubled past in Cambridge feels compelled to intervene, embarking on a journey to South Georgia in hopes of reaching Felicity before Freddie does. The story explores themes of fear, isolation, and the complexities of relationships under extreme circumstances.