Genres: Thriller
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback
Age Groups: 18+

From the author of the psychological thriller Play Him Play Her. The wife. The husband. The final act. It's been over a year since a woman was murdered and Zane Osborne, beloved actor and Britain’s darling, vanished without a trace. With the media frenzy at its peak and police baffled, Zane, the prime suspect, was presumed dead. Lilja, his wife, was left to pick up the pieces of her shattered life. Now tucked away on the remote Devon coast, Lilja rebuilds her life and restaurant, far from the screaming headlines. But the past won’t stay buried. When fresh DNA evidence suggests Zane is still alive, the police investigation is reopened and Lilja is dragged back into a nightmare she thought she’d escaped. Because Lilja knows the real Zane. She knows how dangerous he is. And she knows he’s coming for her. It’s finally time to reveal the truth. But as...

Genres: Thriller
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback
Age Groups: 18+

When a hit British crime series about a cosmetic surgeon–turned–serial killer ends in murder, one woman wonders if her husband can play a killer on screen without becoming one in real life. When the Role Won’t Let Go I married a man the world adores. I just don’t know who he is anymore. My husband plays a killer on television. Millions watch him every week. But when his assistant’s body washes up on the beach, the line between performance and reality begins to blur. He says he’s innocent. I want to believe him. I need to believe him. But the lies keep piling up. The marriage I thought I had is slipping through my fingers. And the closer I get to the truth, the more I realise how much I stand to lose if the cameras ever stop rolling. If I’m wrong, I could destroy everything. If I’m right, I...

Genres: Crime
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

The perfect life. The perfect lie. Family man, Dai Trandahl, appears distraught over the disappearance of his wife and ten-year-old daughter. But when a body is discovered in the foothills of the Sandia Mountains, the investigation takes a terrifying turn. Trandahl’s computer reveals evidence of alarming illegal activities, and detectives Temeke and Santiago suspect a connection with a cold case and the recent killing of two young women. As Santiago works tirelessly to get a confession out of Trandahl, time is running out for Temeke and his unit. Temeke knows he must stop this killer. But at what cost? “Superb . . . Stibbe ratchets up the suspense and delivers a powerful, satisfying denouement. Fans will enjoy learning more of Detectives Temeke and Santiago in the 6th installment of this fabulous New Mexico series.”—Bonnie’s Books (starred review) “Another first-class entry in a police procedural series that continues to set a...

Genres: Thriller
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Winner of the Page Turner Writing Award 2021 The Secret That Won’t Stay Buried I am still learning how to breathe after losing my daughter. Grief has a way of hollowing you out, leaving space for fear to creep in. When I find a woman’s body on the beach, something inside me fractures. The police call it murder. I call it a warning. Then the letters start. They know my past. They know what I did. And they want me to suffer for it. Every step I take feels watched. Every shadow feels closer. I can’t tell who to trust anymore, not even myself. If I don’t uncover the truth soon, the lies I buried will destroy my family and cost me my life. Read this if you love: 🖤 Unreliable narrator 🖤 Grief-stricken mother 🖤 Dark secrets from the past 🖤 Psychological stalking 🖤 Anonymous threats 🖤 Paranoia and...

Genres: Crime
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

A dark, masterful,compelling story of obsession with great characterization that had me turning the pages at speed. ANGELA MARSONS Dangerous is one thing. Deadly is something else. When Clodagh Shepherd's curiosity gives way to obsession, her thoughts turn to revenge. In the wake of her husband's affair and subsequent disappearance, Clo makes an impulsive decision to befriend the beautiful stranger who has stolen her life.Answering an ad for a home help, she moves into the home of her husband's mistress and is immediately drawn into the chilling reality behind the idyllic façade of Hamptons Life. Central to her terrifying nightmare is a deadly secret--a secret someone will kill to keep. In this dark and twisting thriller, Clo proves the adage 'hell hath no fury like a woman scorned' with shocking consequences. What readers are saying about Into The Silent Sea: 'A powerful tale that holds you in a tight grip...

Genres: Crime
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Two best friends. One deadly secret. Something dark and brooding stalks the mysterious Bosque nature reserve. Bird watchers fall prey to the menace and thefts of rare falcons are on the rise. But it is the body of a murdered girl discovered on the banks of The Rio Grande River that eventually brings Detectives Temeke and Santiago onto the trail. During a camping weekend, Jessie Bowman's best friend, Bree, has disappeared. Guilt ridden, yet determined to do the right thing, she tracks the man she believes is responsible and begins to unravel a mystery that tests every ounce of her resilience. She has only two choices - fight or flight. And Jessie is done with running. Now Detectives Temeke and Santiago must locate Jessie before the madman snares his final prey. "Claire Stibbe is back with Easy Prey, the fifth novel in the award-winning Detective Temeke Series. Dramatic, engrossing in...

Genres: Crime
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

The truth is dead and buried. Or is it? When two bodies are recovered from a house fire, Detective Temeke is called in to investigate what he believes is a routine case. The tragedy takes a more sinister turn when a post mortem reveals that one victim was beaten to death. House owner Flynn McCann appears to have the perfect life, married to the woman he loves. His life is quiet - even ordinary. Until the fire reduces all he knows to ashes. Consumed with grief, and fleeing suspicion, he must unravel the events leading up to that terrible night to prove his innocence. But time is running out. As the dead prepare to reveal their secrets, he realizes his future is about to unfold in ways he could never have imagined. In a house with a history of betrayal and revenge, how many lines is Temeke willing to cross...

Genres: Crime
Formats: E-Book, Paperback

Lies can bury the past. But some secrets refuse to stay dead. When a missing girl reopens an old case, Detectives Temeke and Santiago are pulled into a chilling mystery where nothing and no one is what they seem. Four years after the apparent suicide of Alice Delgado, daughter of one of Albuquerque’s top racing drivers, her younger sister Lily vanishes. When two of Lily’s classmates are found dead, Detectives David Temeke and Malin Santiago are pulled into a chilling case that leads them to an elite boarding school on the banks of the Rio Grande. There, behind a façade of privilege and silence, they uncover whispers of occult rituals and a mysterious ancient book – clues that ignite a disturbing chain of events and unravel long-buried truths. As tensions mount within the department and the body count rises, Temeke and Santiago must race to stop a killer before another...

Genres: Crime
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

New Mexico/Arizona 2017 Book Award Winner When the past and present collide, a boy realises everything he loves is at stake… Temeke and Santiago are pushed to the limit in the second book of this thrilling, fast-paced series set in New Mexico A decade-old investigation into the murders of several young boys has long gone cold – no suspects, no witnesses, no leads. Until a chilling phone call points police to the remains of a child buried near the ancient ruins of an Anasazi settlement. Is it a tragic one-off, or the mark of a serial killer resurfacing? Then, the young son of Albuquerque’s mayor is kidnapped. Detectives David Temeke and Malin Santiago are thrust into a race against time, chasing a predator driven by secrets buried deep in the past. Meanwhile, twelve-year-old Boy Scout Adam must summon all his courage and survival skills to stay alive in the New...

Genres: Crime
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

New Mexico/Arizona 2016 Book Award Finalist A chilling Albuquerque serial killer thriller that fans of Michael Connelly and Karin Slaughter will love. Nine girls. Nine trophies. One obsessed killer. When another teenager vanishes in Albuquerque, Detective David Temeke is thrust into the most dangerous case of his career. The Duke City Police Department has seen brutal crimes before, but this serial killer is different—he stalks young victims across New Mexico, mutilates their bodies, and keeps their parts as trophies. With one suspect already locked away, a new disappearance proves the nightmare isn’t over. Partnered with sharp new detective Malin Santiago, Temeke follows the trail into the remote forests of Cimarron State Park, where Norse legends and ritual sites hide dark secrets. Time is running out. Can they stop the 9th Hour killer before he claims his final victim? Perfect for fans searching for serial killer crime novels, Albuquerque thrillers, gritty...