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Mel Sherratt

    This author crafts compelling police procedurals and psychological suspense, a genre she terms "grit-lit." Her narratives are characterized by strong female protagonists and a gritty, unflinching exploration of the human psyche. Through her distinctive style, she delves into the darker aspects of human nature, offering readers a suspenseful and memorable reading experience. Her work often reflects the stark realities of life, delivering a powerful emotional impact.

    Mel Sherratt
    Follow The Leader
    Only the Brave
    The Life She Wants
    Liar Liar
    Good Girl
    Ten Days
    • Ten Days

      A completely gripping psychological thriller with a shocking twist

      • 310 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      4.4(20)Add rating

      A gripping tale unfolds as a protagonist grapples with a hidden past that threatens to unravel her life. As she confronts her own demons, the journey explores themes of redemption and the quest for freedom. The narrative delves into the complexities of her relationships and the choices that shape her destiny, ultimately questioning whether embracing her darkest secret can lead to liberation. This compelling story promises emotional depth and a transformative journey toward self-discovery.

      Ten Days
    • Good Girl

      • 400 pages
      • 14 hours of reading
      4.4(116)Add rating

      Erin was a good girl. But someone wanted her dead... 'I love all Mel Sherratt's books' IAN RANKIN 'An absolute masterpiece' ANGELA MARSONS 'Twists and turns and delivers a satisfying shot of tension' RACHEL ABBOTT

      Good Girl
    • Liar Liar

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      4.3(150)Add rating

      The gripping new novel from million-copy bestseller, Mel Sherratt. 'An absolute masterpiece' ANGELA MARSONS 'I love all Mel Sherratt's books' IAN RANKIN 'Twists and turns and delivers a satisfying shot of tension' RACHEL ABBOTT

      Liar Liar
    • The Life She Wants

      Totally gripping psychological suspense with a heart-stopping twist

      • 286 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      The story centers on Sarah, who observes new neighbors moving into a nearby house and contemplates the impact they will have on her life. Intrigued yet cautious, she plans to take her time to understand them and build a relationship based on trust. The narrative explores themes of curiosity, connection, and the complexities of forming new relationships in a changing environment.

      The Life She Wants
    • Only the Brave

      • 342 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      4.2(313)Add rating

      When one of the notorious Johnson brothers is murdered and a bag of money goes missing, a deadly game of cat and mouse is set in motion. DS Allie Shenton and her team are called in to catch the killer, but the suspects are double-crossing each other and Allie has little time to untangle the web of lies. As she delves deeper into the case, things take a personal turn when Allie realises she is being stalked by the very same person who attacked her sister seventeen years ago and left her for dead. Set over forty-eight tension-filled hours, Only the Brave is the latest gut-churning police procedural from acclaimed author Mel Sherratt.

      Only the Brave
    • A man's body is found on a canal towpath. In his pocket, a magnetic letter in the shape of an E. Days later, a second victim is found, this time with the letter V tucked into her clothing. As the body count rises, the eerie, childlike clues point to a pattern that sends DS Allie Shenton and her colleagues into full alert. The race is on. Allie and the team must work quickly to determine where the killer will strike next. The rules are simple but deadly--to catch the killer, they must follow the leader. From the acclaimed author of Taunting the Dead comes a flesh-creeping tale of a child's game with a terrifying, grown-up twist. This is the second book in the DS Allie Shenton series but can be enjoyed as a stand-alone story.

      Follow The Leader
    • Tick Tock

      • 376 pages
      • 14 hours of reading
      3.8(68)Add rating

      `Fans of Martina Cole will love this' Katerina Diamond A gripping new series from million-copy bestseller Mel Sherratt.

      Tick Tock
    • Taunting the Dead

      • 371 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.8(564)Add rating

      "Nine out of ten murders are committed by someone the victim knows. So when Steph Ryder has her head bashed in within earshot of her family and friends, D.S. Allie Shenton begins her investigation close to home. Soon the lies, backtracking, and secrets multiply as each of the suspects tries to cover up their actions on that fateful night. Before long, Allie homes in on Steph's ambitious and powerful husband, Terry. Convinced he's hiding something, she interviews him again and again; only to find that she is falling, despite herself, for his smooth charms. As the trail grows hotter, along with Allie's feelings, the web of deceit pulls tighter and more bodies begin to pile up. Allie must race against time to uncover the shocking truth before she becomes the killer's next victim."--Amazon.com

      Taunting the Dead
    • Watching Over You

      • 300 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      3.8(904)Add rating

      Following the death of her husband and unborn child, Charley Belington sells the family home and bravely starts life over again. On moving into a new flat, she is befriended by her landlady, Ella, who seems like the perfect friend and confidante. But, unbeknown to Charley, Ella is fighting her own dark and dirty demons as the fallout from a horrific childhood sends her spiralling down into madness--and unspeakable obsessions. As Ella's mind splinters, her increasingly bizarre attentions make Charley uneasy. But with every step Charley tries to take to distance herself, Ella moves in a tightening lockstep with her, closer and closer and closer... From the bestselling author of Taunting the Dead comes a raw, intense, relentless, and darkly claustrophobic psychological thriller that grabs you by the back of the neck and never lets you go.

      Watching Over You
    • A lányok a szomszédból

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Egy MÁR halott. Egy MÉG nem. Egy meleg, tavaszi estén öt tini találkozik egy városi parkban. Csak négyen jönnek ki élve Fél évvel a tizenöt esztendős Deanna Miller halála után valaki üldözőbe veszi a Stockleigh-i tizenéveseket, és elvetemült támadások sorozata rázza meg a kis közösséget. Deannáért állnak bosszút? Vagy többről van szó? Eden Berrisford nyomozó versenyt fut az idővel, hogy elkapja a támadások mögött álló aberrált alakot. Ám amikor az unokahúga, Jess Mount tűnik el, személyessé válik számára az ügy... Az emberrabló Jess életét fenyegeti. Vajon sikerül Edennek megmentenie az unokahúgát? Vagy Stockleigh lakói kénytelenek egy újabb lányukat meggyászolni? Egy lebilincselő, hátborzongató thriller sorozat első kötete..

      A lányok a szomszédból