Biba Pearce
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Genres: Cosy Mystery, Crime, Romance
Biba Pearce is an award-winning, internationally published crime author, known for crafting gripping, atmospheric mysteries. She is the bestselling author of multiple series including *DCI Rob Miller, Kenzie Gilmore,* and *Shrap Nelson*. Her work has been recognized by the Feathered Quill and the CWA Debut Dagger awards, and *The Marlow Murders* was named Best Crime Fiction Book at the 2024 Indie Excellence Book Awards. Published by Joffe Books, Liquid Mind Media, as well as independently, Biba brings a global perspective to her storytelling, often inspired by her extensive travels. In addition to writing, Biba is the founder and owner of Mortlake Press, an independent publisher based in London, a mentor, and actively involved in the crime writing community. She is a founding member and executive committee member of the Sisters in Crime UK/EU Chapter, a member of the Crime Writers’ Association London Chapter, and the Alliance of Independent Authors. She also contributes to various writing magazines, websites and blogs, and appears on podcasts. For media queries or to enquire about Biba’s mentoring program, please email [email protected]. Learn more at www.bibapearce.com
Biba Pearce's books
Genres: Crime
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
A string of brutal murders. A killer obsessed with ancient justice. A world where power is measured in blood and steel. When Miami’s elite collectors of Eastern antiquities start turning up dead—each slain with an authentic samurai sword—investigative journalist Kenzie Gilmore is drawn into a case unlike any other. No longer with The New York Times, Kenzie is back in Miami, where her true crime podcast has made her a rising star. But as she and Detective Reid Garrett navigate a web of illicit dealings and honor-bound traditions, they uncover whispers of a radical group seeking to reclaim what was stolen centuries ago. The killer, an expert in samurai lore, seems to be executing a form of ancient justice, challenging the duo to a game of wits steeped in Eastern philosophy.
Genres: Crime, Thriller, Suspense
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback, Hardback, Large print
Age Groups: 18+
A Missing Boy. A Ruthless Killer. When two street kids witness a body dumped in the River Thames, no one believes them—until one of them disappears. Homeless veteran Shrap Nelson takes the case, determined to find the missing boy and expose the truth behind the murder. As Shrap digs deeper, she uncovers a disturbing connection—the victim was a former soldier with a dangerous past. Joined by DC Trevelyan, she’s thrust into a web of suspects and dark secrets, where power and corruption run deep. When an attack on her life threatens to stop her in her tracks, and the missing boy’s time runs out, Shrap must stay one step ahead of a ruthless killer. The truth she uncovers is far more dangerous than she imagined—a deadly crime rooted in a forgotten war where the lines between good and evil were blurred. With the clock ticking, Shrap and Trevelyan are in...
Genres: Crime
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
A brutal murder. A deadly secret. A killer who’s done this before . . . DCI Rob Miller is called to a murder scene in the early hours of the morning. A young woman’s body has been discovered under Putney Bridge. This was a particularly brutal attack. DCI Miller hasn’t seen such an unspeakable MO since the Surrey Stalker — a sadistic predator he took down five years ago. But the Surrey Stalker is dead. And he took the shocking truth about what he did to his victims to the grave. But this killer isn’t just copying the past — They know things only the original murderer could have known. They know police secrets and crime scene details that were withheld from the press. With the media circling and a mole inside the force leaking information, Miller must untangle a deadly web of deception before the killer strikes again. But...
Genres: Crime
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
The discovery of a rusty old camera sends Kenzie on the trail of a cold case in the heart of the Everglades. Decades ago, a series of unsolved disappearances haunted the area, with locals whispering about a phantom-like figure dubbed "The Night Watchman." Kenzie, compelled by the disturbing photographs, dives into the history, uncovering unsettling folklore and forgotten testimonies. As she and Reid venture deeper into the marshlands, they find evidence suggesting that the "Night Watchman" might be more than just a legend. Someone is meticulously recreating the old crimes, using the vastness of the Everglades to their advantage. Kenzie and Reid must navigate this treacherous terrain and outwit a killer who seems to vanish into thin air, all while the murky waters of the past rise to the surface.
Genres: Crime, Thriller, Suspense
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback, Hardback
SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA DEBUT DAGGER AWARD 2021 FOR BEST EMERGING AUTHOR OF THE YEAR* A Murder She Can't Ignore. A Truth She Must Uncover. For Shrap Nelson, ex-military police sergeant and homeless veteran, the charred body under the bridge isn’t just another victim—it’s Doug, the man who once saved her life. Now, she’s determined to find his killer, no matter the cost. As Shrap digs deeper, she’s pulled into London’s violent underworld, where powerful enemies lurk in the shadows. Hunted by a ruthless adversary and haunted by her own demons, Shrap must choose between giving in to her fears or finding the truth. Doug gave her a second chance. She’ll make sure his death doesn’t go unpunished. An unputdownable crime thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat, by Amazon bestseller Biba Pearce.
Genres: Crime
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
In the eye of the hurricane, lies a deadly secret. A hurricane blasts the coast of Florida, unleashing mayhem and devastation. Amidst the chaos, a billionaire Miami philanthropist, Salvatore Del Gatto, is suspected of foul play when his yacht washes ashore, containing millions of dollars in stolen diamonds. Investigative reporter, Kenzie Gilmore, is assigned the case. As the tempest rages on, Lieutenant Reid Garrett's team discovers a corpse in a demolished coastal property. Initially thought to be a natural death, things take a dramatic turn when an uncut blood diamond is found on the victim. When it's revealed the victim died six hours before the hurricane made landfall, Reid knows this was no accident. As Kenzie and Reid piece together what happened, they uncover a sinister plot involving a network of dangerous criminals who will stop at nothing to keep their illegal activities under wraps. Even if it means murder....
Genres: Crime
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
FULL OF TWISTS AND TURNS, A HEARTSTOPPING MYSTERY FROM YOUR NEW CRIME FICTION OBSESSION: BIBA PEARCE. Debby Morris, mother of two, goes to a Christmas party at historic Hollyhock Manor in Marlow, and never comes home. A MISSING MOTHER. Her phone, handbag and Santa’s elf hat are found in a park near the River Thames. The police issue a nationwide search, but Debby is nowhere to be found. Three weeks later, Debby’s body, still in her elf costume, is discovered five miles downstream from where she disappeared. A DETECTIVE ON THE BRINK. Detective Rob Miller is pulled from compassionate leave and put in charge. He’s still reeling from his last botched case, and he knows all eyes are on him — waiting to see if he’ll crack. Meanwhile, another body is found with their throat slashed . . . and a link is discovered between the two cases that changes...
Genres: Crime
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
A dead journalist… A ruthless predator… A dark secret that could get them killed. Kenzie is covering a high society wedding in New York when she learns her investigative reporter friend, Liesl, has been murdered. The last time she spoke to Liesl, Kenzie asked her to look into a cold case – a man who drugged and raped young women. Did Liesl discover something that got her killed? When Reid gets an urgent phone call from Kenzie, he takes some much needed time off and flies to New York to help her hunt down a ruthless predator. What he doesn’t expect is to be embroiled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a killer who will stop at nothing to achieve his goal.
Genres: Crime
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
A dark secret. A voodoo curse. An enemy who doesn’t play by the rules. While Reid tries to find out who the mole in his department is, Kenzie asks for his help on one of the strangest murders he’s ever seen. A man is found to have died of shock, a voodoo doll placed beside him. Did he really die of a curse, or was it just made to look like one? When Kenzie’s friend asks her to investigate the sudden disappearance of his happily married brother-in-law, she doesn’t expect it to lead to a dark family secret and a vengeful voodoo curse. Suddenly, she’s thrust into a strange world where the line between fantasy and reality becomes blurred, but where the threat is just as deadly. This fast-paced and gritty thriller is perfect for fans of A.J. Rivers, Mary Stone, Kendra Elliot & Melinda Leigh!
Genres: Crime
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
A serial killer who dumps the victims’ bodies in Soho Square. A sleepless detective thwarted by his box-ticking boss. Detective Rob Miller thinks he’s seen it all, but this murder scene takes his breath away. The victim is bound and gagged, with whip marks on his back. The location is one of the busiest squares in London. The cause of death appears to be strangulation. Murder or a game gone wrong? The prime suspect is the victim’s partner. Under pressure from his superiors, Rob makes an arrest despite his doubts. But another body is found: bound, gagged and dumped in the middle of central London. Again, there are no witnesses. Now Rob’s on the hunt for a serial killer with a fetish — and a talent for staying invisible. Then the killer makes it personal . . . AN UNSTOPPABLE CRIME MYSTERY THAT YOU WON’T BE ABLE TO PUT DOWN....
Genres: Crime
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
The fourth book in the completely gripping & sultry southern Florida Kenzie Gilmore crime thriller series. When an unidentified woman is found partially decomposed in the stomach of a Burmese python, along with a 9mm bullet, the search is on to find out who she is, and who murdered her. This leads Reid and his team to a ring of unscrupulous human traffickers to whom life is cheap and extreme violence is their preferred way of doing business. While writing notorious crime boss Maria Lopez’s memoirs, Kenzie uncovers a thirty-year-old secret that could get her killed. Not only has she put herself in the cartel’s sights, but she’s also captured the attention of a very powerful adversary who will stop at nothing to prevent the secret getting out. This fast-paced and gritty thriller is perfect for fans of A.J. Rivers, Mary Stone, Kendra Elliot & Melinda Leigh!
Genres: Crime
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
The Miami heat can be murder… When investigative reporter Kenzie is asked by a teenager to look into her boyfriend’s murder, she stumbles upon a secret so great that just knowing about it could get her killed. Unable to turn a blind eye, she starts investigating and discovers how far those involved will go to keep it hidden. Newly promoted Lieutenant Reid Garret has just pulled another youngster out of the canal with the same synthetic drug in her system. Enough is enough. It’s time to hunt down those responsible and get the killer product off the street. The search leads him to an old adversary who has evaded capture for the last two years, someone Reid would do anything to bring down, even if it costs him his job. As the two cases collide, Kenzie and Reid realize they are facing their smartest and most dangerous adversary yet. With...
Genres: Crime
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
His mentor slain. A detective out for revenge. A criminal mastermind always one step ahead. Detective Rob Miller is at home with his crying newborn son when he gets the news. Retired Chief Superintendent Sam Lawrence, Rob’s friend and mentor, has been shot dead. Lawrence had always been his rock. Rob is devastated. An hour ago Lawrence had called to ask him to meet, but Rob couldn’t go because he was on daddy duty. Now he will hunt down the killer — but his boss thinks he’s too emotionally involved. This time it’s personal, but it’s not the only murder Rob’s got on his plate. The body of a young man is found on the south bank of the Thames near the London Eye with an unusual stamp on his wrist. Are the two killings related? Then a suspect has their throat slashed in custody and another body bearing the...
Genres: Crime
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
An undercover assignment turns into a deadly race for survival… When the key witness in a high-profile trial is shot and killed the day before he can testify, Kenzie jumps at the chance to investigate. She infiltrates the loan shark’s inner circle, only to find she’s in deeper than she intended. When her cover is blown, Kenzie is not only racing to stop a killer, but also to stay alive. Reid had no idea when he separated two brawling men in bar that one of them was going to turn up dead— or that he’d become the prime suspect in his murder. Now, tasked with finding the real killer, he delves into the murky world of racketeering, as well as an unsolved mystery that might have links to the case. Then Kenzie goes missing… ...and everything falls apart. Reid must use all his skills and ingenuity to find her before...
Genres: Crime
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
A fast-paced, engrossing crime thriller set in sultry southern Florida from bestseller Biba Pearce. When missing heiress Natalia Cruz’s body is found in the Everglades, journalist Kenzie Gilmore is assigned the case. Is she the fourth victim of a sexual predator stalking women in Miami? Or is her killer trying to make it look like she is? Ex-cop Reid Garrett doesn’t appreciate bodies turning up in his backyard. The Everglades is his turf. But there's been four murdered women in as many months. Determined to track down whoever is responsible, he reluctantly joins forces with Kenzie. As they get closer to the truth, a shocking revelation turns everything on its head... Can Kenzie and Reid track down the killer before he claims another victim? This action-packed, gritty crime thriller is perfect for fans of A.J. Rivers, Mary Stone, Kendra Elliot & Melinda Leigh!
Genres: Crime
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
A heart-stopping mystery from your new crime fiction obsession: Biba Pearce. Twelve years ago, Noah Palmer went for a bike ride and never came home. His body was found in the Box Hill woods, a five-pointed star carved in his chest. He is the fourth victim of a serial killer who has never been caught. Now, a young woman is involved in a shooting outside Harrods in central London. Her DNA shows a familial match to the Box Hill cold case. Detective Rob Miller leads the investigation. But there’s not much to go on. Just when he thinks he’s got a lead, the case is turned on its head. To solve this mystery, Rob’s going to have to go off-book, potentially putting his career—and already complicated love life—on the line. Can he stop the Box Hill killer? A twist in every chapter—you won’t be able to put down this unstoppable...
Genres: Crime
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
One girl disappears. And there’s a link to an unsolved disappearance close to home. Katie Wells goes missing on her way to school. Her pink backpack is found weighed down with stones in a local reservoir. Time is running out to find her, and every second counts. Acting DCI Rob Miller leads a nationwide search, but no trace of the little girl is found. Meanwhile, Detective Jo Maguire from the National Crime Agency notices striking similarities to her own sister’s disappearance 20 years ago. Jo’s relationship with Rob is deepening, but they don’t have time to figure things out. Maybe Jo’s sister was the killer’s first victim. And maybe he never stopped. Now, a body is discovered and the public holds its breath. Is it Katie? Rob and Jo might just have a serial killer on their hands…. An unstoppable crime mystery that you won’t be able to put down....
Genres: Crime
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
A spate of brutal stabbings. An ambitious young detective. A killer hell-bent on revenge. A father is found dead in his posh West London home. Stabbed to death. By somebody who couldn’t stop. There are seven or eight puncture wounds. There’s no time to relax for recently married DI Rob Miller. Now a second man is found brutally murdered in the same frenzied manner. Do the police have a serial killer on their hands? The investigation leads Rob and his ex-lover Detective Jo Maguire to London’s undercover escort industry. It’s a risky world to dive into, and Rob’s feelings for Jo don’t help. They realize that the murderer is leaving a blistering trail of revenge killings – and the violence is escalating. Can Rob and Jo work together to stop the murderer before someone else pays the ultimate price? An unstoppable crime mystery that you won’t be able to put...
Genres: Crime
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
A SCINTILLATING DEBUT MYSTERY FROM YOUR NEW CRIME FICTION OBSESSION: BIBA PEARCE. A deranged serial killer targeting brides-to-be. An ambitious young detective. A case that could destroy everything. A young woman is brutally attacked on her way home. It looks like she was the victim of a jilted—and twisted—ex-lover. But then two more women, also engaged to be married, are found dead. The press call the killer the “Surrey Stalker”. And there’s a stack of similar cold case files. The pressure is on for young, ambitious DI Rob Miller. But with all the time he’s spending at the office, Rob’s also running a fine line trying to keep his fiancée, Yvette, onside as they try to plan their wedding . . . AN UNSTOPPABLE CRIME MYSTERY THAT YOU WON’T BE ABLE TO PUT DOWN This pause-resisting debut is perfect for fans of Helen H. Durrant, James Oswald, Joy Ellis, Angela...