Regional Thrillers

For fans of HBO’s The Gilded Age, explore the dark side of the alluring world of America’s 19th century elite in this gripping series of riveting mysteries…<BR><BR>As the nineteenth century comes to a close, the illustrious Vanderbilt family dominates Newport, Rhode Island, high society. But when murder darkens a glittering affair at the Vanderbilt summer home, reporter Emma Cross learns that sometimes the actions of the cream of society can curdle one's blood. . .<BR><BR>Newport, Rhode Island, August 1895: She may be a less well-heeled relation, but as second cousin to millionaire patriarch Cornelius Vanderbilt, twenty-one-year-old Emma Cross is on the guest list for a grand ball at the Breakers, the Vanderbilts' summer home. She also has a job to do--report on the event for the society page of the Newport Observer. <BR><BR>But Emma observes much more than glitz and gaiety when she witnesses a murder. The victim is Cornelius Vanderbilt's financial secretary, who plunges off a balcony faster than falling stock prices. Emma's black sheep brother Brady is found in Cornelius's bedroom passed out next to a bottle of bourbon and stolen plans for a new railroad line. Brady has barely come to before the police have arrested him for the murder. But Emma is sure someone is trying to railroad her brother and resolves to find the real killer at any cost. . .

I thought my first husband was dead. But when I get a letter with his name on it just days before my wedding, it will tear my perfect new life apart... As we drive up to the gorgeous house by the lake with its red and yellow roses round the door, I breathe in the pure air and count my blessings. In two days' time I'm getting married to Matt, my soulmate and the father of my beautiful boy. After all the pain of my past, my life now is perfect. But later that night I hear a knocking outside. I find the back door swinging open and a card lying on the floor, addressed to me in familiar handwriting... I can't wait to see you. I've missed you so much. All my love, Callum.Callum was my first husband. Eight years ago, when we were staying at this exact same place for my birthday, he disappeared. All the people who were with me that terrible night are here for the wedding. My brother. His wife. My new partner Matt: Callum's best friend. We all had reasons to hate Callum then. We all have reasons to lie now. The police are sure Callum is dead. But as I look around at my loved ones, I wonder...Does someone know what really happened that night?Does someone know what I did?And if Callum is back, is he the dangerous one... or is it one of us?An utterly page-turning, gripping psychological thriller, full of twists and gasp-out-loud moments. Perfect for fans of K.L. Slater, Shari Lapena and Claire Douglas. See what readers are saying about The First Husband: 'What a belter... a real edge-of-your-seat book!... I loved... kept me guessing right up until the very last page!' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'I read this book in one sitting!... From the very beginning I was hooked!... kept me guessing and wanting more... Loved this!... had me turning the pages SO FAST!' Fable, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'Wow!!... incredible... constantly had me on the edge of my seat. Read it within a day.' itsa.bookstory, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'Kept me on the end of my seat... I did not see those twists coming!' Goodreads reviewer'I loved everything... kept me gripped throughout... fantastic... definitely in my top ten reads this year. I can't wait to recommend this to everyone... excellent.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'Thoroughly gripping! You will suspect everyone.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'Addictive... kept me turning the pages... a must-read!' Goodreads reviewer 'I was hooked from the very first chapter and could not wait to find out who was responsible... I loved.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'Had me hooked from page one! I couldn't put it down. I loved.' NetGalley review'Gripping thriller at its finest... twisty till the last page. 5 stars.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

SHORTLISTED FOR THE RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB AWARD 2026<BR><BR>A COUPLE THAT SLAYS TOGETHER, STAYS TOGETHER<BR><BR>** A BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK **<BR>'If you liked Mr & Mrs Smith, you'll love this' CLARE MACKINTOSH<BR>'Darkly funny and clever' KATY BRENT<BR>'Sexy, stylish, thrilling. A razor-sharp tale of marriage and murder' CHRIS WHITAKER<BR>'Your sassy, twisted must-read of 2025' JANICE HALLETT<BR>'Huge fun. You won't put it down' HARRIET TYCE<BR><BR>Hazel and Fox are an ordinary married couple with a baby. Except for one small thing: they're ex-serial killers.<BR><BR>They had it all. An enviable London lifestyle, five-star travels, and plenty of bad men to kill. Not many power couples know how to get away with murder.<BR><BR>Then Hazel fell pregnant and they gave it all up for life in the suburbs; dinner parties instead of body disposal.<BR><BR>But recently Hazel has started to feel that itch again. When she kills someone behind Fox's back and brings the police to their door, she must do anything she can to protect her family.<BR><BR>This could save their marriage - unless it kills them first.<BR><BR>READERS LOVE FOX AND HAZE!<BR>'Believe the hype! Unputdownable, twisty, deftly written thrill ride.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐<BR>'I read it in two days, so engrossing!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐<BR>'Desperate Housewives meets Dexter.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐<BR>'If I could give more than five stars I would.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐<BR>'I honestly couldn't stop reading' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐<BR>'Absolutely loved this book. I laughed out loud loads, an excellent dark comedy' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐<BR>'I loved the short chapters, I finished this in one day' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐<BR>'Huge fun' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

In dunkler WinternachtIm Glanz der Polarlichter bereiten sich die Bewohner der isländischen Westfjorde auf das Weihnachtsfest vor. Auf einmal taucht in einem Fischgehege vor der Küste eine mysteriöse Leiche auf. Hildur und Jakob übernehmen den Fall, der schon bald ungeahnte Kreise zieht. Überall auf der Insel kommt es zu Gewalttaten, und Hildur stellt fest, dass ihre Schwester ihr offenbar etwas verschweigt. Unterdessen wird Jakob in seiner Heimat Finnland in einen Mord verwickelt und benötigt dringend ihre Hilfe. Unversehens muss Hildur mehr als einen Fall lösen.

Zwischen Feuer und Eis. Zwischen Leben und Tod.Im Skigebiet oberhalb der kleinen isländischen Gemeinde von Ísafjörður offenbaren Schnee und Eis einen grausigen Fund: Mitten auf der Loipe liegt der erschossene Kommunalpolitiker Hermann Hermannsson. Die Liste der Verdächtigen ist lang, denn Hermannsson galt als korrupt und als Frauenheld. Aber Kriminalpolizistin Hildur Rúnarsdóttir entdeckt schon bald ein noch viel düsteres Mordmotiv. Gleichzeitig kommt Hildur auch der Wahrheit über ihre eigene Vergangenheit und dem Geheimnis um ihre vermissten Schwestern näher. Doch endlich Gewissheit zu erlangen, könnte schmerzhafter sein, als sie je gedacht hätte.

THE TENSION-FILLED NEW NOVEL FROM THE AUTHOR OF NUMBER ONE DIGITAL BESTSELLER THE PRISONER .<BR>'Expertly plotted and compellingly told - a cautionary tale that will put you off ever having anyone to stay with you again. I raced through it!' HARRIET TYCE<BR>'A mesmeric, tense and twisting nightmare. Suffocating, controlled and hugely entertaining' CHRIS WHITAKER<BR><BR>Iris and Gabriel have just got home from a make-or-break holiday. But a shock awaits them. One of their dearest friends, Laure, is in their house - sleeping in their bed, wearing Iris' clothes, even rearranging the furniture. She has walked out on her husband - and their good friend - Pierre over his confession of an affair.<BR><BR>Iris and Gabriel want to be supportive. But as Laure's mood becomes more unpredictable, her presence begins to unravel secrets in all their pasts - until things reach breaking point ...<BR><BR>'Deliciously creepy and gripping' Woman's Own<BR>'Addictive, gripping with a twist that will knock your socks off' HEAT<BR>'A gripping plot which will make you think twice about having a guest - especially an uninvited one. B. A. Paris is a mistress at weaving family with fear, suspense and subterfuge' JANE CORRY<BR>'The Guest is a tense and twisty thriller that builds layer upon layer until the chilling climax. B. A. Paris's characters are so well written that I would recognise them instantly if they walked into a room' NIKKI SMITH<BR>'Stylish, complex twisty' JENNY BLACKHURST<BR>'I raced through this utterly addictive page-turner that kept me guessing right until the final shocking twist!' ROZ WATKINS<BR><BR>FURTHER PRAISE FOR B.A. PARIS' NERVE-SHREDDING NOVELS:<BR>A rollercoaster ride, with plenty of twists' OBSERVER<BR> 'The explosive start of this book sets up a compelling plot [...] written in well-executed super-edgy, short, sharp chapters and the description of her confinement is full of claustrophobic detail and menace' DAILY MAIL<BR> 'Book of the Month: chilling, intense and frightening in places, you'll be left wondering what is real and what isn't' WOMAN & HOME'<BR> 'Paris skilfully stitches together domestic noir with a kidnap thriller and the result is a gripping read' DAILY EXPRESS<BR>'Claustrophobic, menacing and relentlessly tense, this is a fiendishly plotted thriller with a great central twist' SARAH VAUGHAN<BR> 'Gripping' DAILY MIRROR<BR> 'Elegant, taut, ingeniously plotted and extremely addictive. Superb!' WILL DEAN

The rules of the running club are the same as they have always been: keep your breath steady, keep your mind sharp, record your laps! Only now there's a new one: don't get killed.<BR><BR> The wealthy community of Esperance is picture-perfect. Big houses, stunning views, beautiful people. A brand new running track for the local club to jog around in the evenings. From the outside, it looks like paradise.<BR><BR> But the women of the town know the truth: you can hide anything - from wrinkles to secrets from your past - if you have enough money.<BR><BR> You could even hide a murder.<BR><BR>THE RUNNING CLUB is the gripping, twisty page-turner from the author of THE TRIVIA NIGHT, full of secrets, lies and reveals you won't see coming.

IF YOUR BEST FRIEND WAS IN DANGER, YOU'D TRY TO SAVE HER...WOULDN'T YOU?<BR><BR>'Dark and addictive, twisty and twisted...phenomenal!' Andrea Mara, author of ALL HER FAULT<BR><BR>Are you ready to play?<BR><BR>Best friends Cleo and Rachel spend their evenings pretending to be people they're not, inventing elaborate stories to escape the monotony of their real lives. It's all harmless fun - until they play the game on the wrong person...<BR><BR>It's your move now.<BR><BR>Five years later, Cleo is still struggling to come to terms with the night that destroyed her friendship with Rachel and almost cost them their lives. And then she receives a text: Rachel is missing. Have you seen her?<BR><BR>There's only one person to blame.<BR><BR>Wracked with guilt for failing Rachel the last time they were in danger, Cleo races to find her friend. But could the past be repeating itself? Only this time, they're caught up in a far darker game.<BR><BR>The rules don't matter when the goal is revenge.<BR><BR>__________<BR><BR>Readers are already gripped by All the Wicked Games!<BR>'A thrilling, addictive read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐<BR>'A twisting psychological tale that makes it hard to stop reading!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐<BR>'An amazing read...the characters were fantastic' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐<BR><BR>'This action-packed thriller offers a chilling glimpse into the dark world of internet chat rooms. Tense, twisty and terrifying!' Allie Reynolds, author SHIVER<BR>'Edge-of-your-seat suspense... Utterly gripping' Emma Curtis, author of Invite Me In<BR>'A stomach-lurching dive into friendship, longing and betrayal, with pitch-perfect pacing, cracking suspense and twists that keep on twisting!' Philippa East, author of Little White Lies

Demons clash with inheritance claims as secrets unfold and violence is unleashed over twelve harrowing hours trapped in a house with the worst thing imaginable: family.When Papi Ramon, the patriarch of the wealthy Abreu family dies, he gives the family one last message in the will: “One of you is el bacà, the demon that I made a deal with. Get rid of them or you will be damned.” Xiomara, the uncontested favorite of Papi Ramon (and therefore the least liked in the family), watches as everyone dismisses this as the joke of a senile old man and demands the lawyer obtain the previous will Papi wrote.While the lawyer drives back to his office, a storm breaks out, forcing the entire family—Xiomara’s aunts and uncles and cousins—to remain in the house. And the words of Papi’s will hangs over their heads even heavier than the rain clouds. Over the course of the night, scandal after scandal is revealed to the public about the family. Suddenly a tense few hours of surviving her family turns into a vicious night of recrimination, violence, accusations…and murder.Xiomara is faced with an impossible task: uproot a demon and somehow kill it or excise the ghosts that linger within her own family.And the clock is ticking...

A NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER! <BR><BR>A woman invited to her wealthy fiance's family retreat realizes they are hiding a terrible secret-and that she's been there before, by the bestselling author of What Lies in the Woods.<BR><BR>A whirlwind romance.<BR>When Theodora Scott met Connor-wealthy, charming, and a member of the powerful Dalton family-she fell in love in an instant. Six months later, he's brought her to Idlewood, his family's isolated winter retreat, to win over his skeptical relatives.<BR><BR>Stay away from Connor Dalton.<BR>Theo has tried to ignore the threatening messages on her phone, but she can't ignore the footprints in the snow outside the cabin window or the strange sense of familiarity she has about this place. Then, in a disused cabin, Theo finds something impossible: a photo of herself as a child. A photo taken at Idlewood.<BR><BR>I've been here before.<BR>Theo has almost no recollection of her earliest years, but now she begins to piece together the fragments of her memories. Someone here has a shocking secret that they will do anything to keep hidden, and Theo is in terrible danger. Because the Daltons do not lose, and discovering what happened at Idlewood may cost Theo everything.

DISCOVER THE NAIL-BITING NEW THRILLER FROM THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER<BR><BR>'Claire Douglas is a class act - she never, ever disappoints' LISA JEWELL<BR><BR><BR>When Imogen is told she's inherited a country house near Bath, she thinks it must be a mistake. She last saw its owner, reclusive artist Dorothea Roe, sixteen years ago, during a tragic summer which changed her life for ever.<BR><BR>Now, with partner Josh in tow, it's a chance for a fresh start.<BR><BR>But after discovering an old box with her name on it in Dorothea's abandoned study, Imogen starts to believe the woman was trying to send her a secret message.<BR><BR>And when rumours begin to swirl that Dorothea was murdered, she starts to suspect that this gift might not be the life-line she thought it was.<BR><BR>Who would want to kill Dorothea?<BR><BR>Could it be tangled up in Imogen's own dark family history?<BR><BR>And what if Imogen is now the one in danger? <BR><BR>READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH THE FAMILY FRIEND<BR><BR>'This book had me absolutely gripped from the first chapter and I could just not put it down until I was finished.' 5* READER REVIEW<BR><BR>'A dark, twisty and atmospheric story. Highly recommended' 5* READER REVIEW<BR><BR>'Another amazing book by Claire Douglas' 5* READER REVIEW<BR><BR>'Wow wow wow. I love Claire Douglas and this certainly did not disappoint.' 5* READER REVIEW<BR><BR>'Ok readers, buckle up-because you will read this book in one sitting' 5* READER REVIEW<BR><BR>PRAISE FOR CLAIRE DOUGLAS<BR>'Douglas is a master storyteller' JANICE HALLETT<BR><BR>'Douglas is the queen of the unexpected twist' GILLIAN MCALLISTER<BR><BR>'Claire Douglas is the Queen of Gripping Pageturners' CL TAYLOR <BR>

'Adele Parks consistently writes banger after banger, and Our Beautiful Mess might just be her best yet. Addictive and brilliant' Lisa Jewell

Ein atemberaubender Thriller vom 'Superstar des Nordic Noir' Daily ExpressEine junge Frau versucht, im ländlichen Island das Verschwinden ihrer Schwester vor zehn Jahren aufzuklären. Doch immer wieder hat sie Mühe, Traum und Realität auseinanderzuhalten. Und sie hat Angst, dass sie die Nächste sein könnte.November 1967: Die vierzehnjährige Marsibil hat einen heimlichen Brieffreund, der sich mit ihr treffen will. Sie verabredet sich mit ihm, ist aber nervös, denn sie hat sich als ihre ältere Schwester Stina ausgegeben, und am verabredeten Abend schafft sie es nicht zu dem Treffen. Dafür verschwindet ihre Schwester spurlos. Nur ihre blutbefleckte Anorakjacke wird an dem Ort gefunden, an dem Marsi sich mit ihrem Brieffreund verabredet hatte.Zehn Jahre später bleibt Stinas Verschwinden weiterhin ungelöst. Marsi hat bisher aus Scham geschwiegen. Da erhält sie einen Brief - von ihrem ehemaligen Brieffreund. Jetzt muss sie die Wahrheit ans Licht bringen, auch wenn sie sich dabei nicht auf ihre eigenen Erinnerungen verlassen kann. Denn der Mörder ist immer noch auf freiem Fuß.

'Serious Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine vibes and just as hilarious, sad and disturbing. I predict a monster hit' Daily Mail<BR>'Got a wicked sense of humour? Then you'll love this' Peterborough Telegraph<BR>'Murder has no right to be this funny. Imagine Hannibal Lecter as written by Victoria Wood. Perfect for fans of Caroline Kepnes and CJ Skuse' ERIN KELLY<BR><BR>Julie Tudor is Not a Psychopath.<BR><BR>Julie Tudor is 49 and has it all: a fantastic job (well-maintained spreadsheets are the lynchpin of an efficient office), a beautiful house (some may wonder how she got the money for it, but nothing has been proved) and the man of her dreams.<BR><BR>Julie Tudor is Not a Stalker.<BR><BR>Sean is 25 and the love of Julie's life. The only problem is, he thinks he's in love with someone else.<BR><BR>And Julie Tudor is definitely, definitely not a serial killer.<BR><BR>But Julie has found herself in a similar situation before. And if there's one thing Julie knows, it's how to get rid of the competition...<BR><BR>After all, what's a little murder in the name of true love?<BR><BR>Readers LOVE Julie Tudor:<BR>'From the very first page, I was hooked and unable to put it down' ¿¿¿¿¿<BR>'What a perfect read!' ¿¿¿¿¿<BR>'THIS BOOK IS LITERAL INSANITY!!!!' ¿¿¿¿¿<BR>'This was SO GOOD' ¿¿¿¿¿<BR>'This one's a must-read!' ¿¿¿¿¿

Ein Ermittler mit Narben. Eine alte Verschwörung erwacht.Der neue Band der erfolgreichen Thriller-Serie! Für alle Fans von Skandinavien-Krimis und Leser*innen von Stieg Larsson, David Lagercantz und Jussi Adler-Olsen.Niels Oxen und Margrethe Franck müssen sich einer schockierenden Wahrheit stellen: Dunkle Mächte treiben den Wiederaufbau des Danehof voran. Axel Mossman, vorübergehend zurück auf seinem Posten als Geheimdienstchef, bittet die beiden erneut um Hilfe im Kampf gegen den mächtigen Geheimbund, den sie vor Jahren zerschlagen haben.Er glaubt seinen mächtigsten Gegner besiegt, doch das Böse lässt sich niemals auslöschen.Als einer der mutmaßlichen neuen Anführer leblos in einem See in Schweden gefunden wird und gleichzeitig der Tod eines jungen chinesischen IT-Studenten Rätsel aufgibt, müssen Oxen und Franck erkennen, dass ihre Ermittlungen längst eine Kettenreaktion tödlicher Ereignisse in Gang gesetzt haben. Die Zeit für den letzten Showdown zwischen Oxen und Danehof ist gekommen.OXEN. Interregnum ist unabhängig von den weiteren Bänden der Reihe lesbar.Alle Bände der Niels-Oxen-Reihe:Band 1: OXEN. Das erste OpferBand 2: OXEN. Der dunkle MannBand 3: OXEN. Gefrorene FlammenBand 4: OXEN. LupusBand 5: OXEN. NoctisBand 6: OXEN. PilgrimBand 7: OXEN. InterregnumVon Jens Henrik Jensen sind bei dtv außerdem die skandinavischen Thriller-Serien SØG und EAST erschienen.

Are you ready to meet Esther? Because she is READY to meet you...A fresh, funny and deeply affecting novel about a woman who becomes a bit too obsessed with her celebrity crush.*AN INSTANT NO.1 BESTSELLER*'This is such a great book. People will LOVE it!' MARIAN KEYES, bestselling author of Grown Ups'I loved this book. A wild ride of a read, funny yet poignant, it is a gripping page turner.' LIZ NUGENT, award-winning author of Strange Sally Diamond'Just so brilliant, so well written, and takes you on such a rollercoaster.' EVANNA LYNCH, actor and audiobook narrator 'Looks set to be the smash hit of 2026.' IRISH TIMES'I raced through this funny yet unsettling book - and found it all too relatable.' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING, Best Debut Novels for 2026You're the love of Esther's life. You just don't know it yet...Esther first sees Ted walking in a park in London. They lock eyes and for a fraction of a second, she feels something she's never felt before.She starts by reading up about his life in Canada and his work as an actor. Then she watches every interview with him online. It isn't long before she's joined Ted's fan site online where her and the 'Tedettes' stalk his every move.When Ted gets a new celebrity girlfriend, Esther decides that things have gone far enough. She leaves her husband, takes all their savings, and buys a one-way ticket to Canada.After all, Ted might not know it yet, but they are meant to be together - he just needs a little bit of persuading...***Readers are OBSESSED with Esther is Now Following You!***'A well-written, compulsive page-turner' - FIVE-STAR REVIEW @Tired Mammy Book Club'Completely addictive ...Tanya Sweeney has a completely unique voice' FIVE-STAR REVIEW @LucysChronicLife'ESTHER IS NOW FOLLOWING YOU wasn't what I expected, it was more' FIVE-STAR Review @BethReadsCrime'Brilliantly funny, and freakishly weird, it also had a much deeper emotional undercurrent. Tanya managed to tackle some serious themes, whilst still managing to balance them with comedic writing, that's some accomplishment. Loved it' FIVE-STAR REVIEW @JTayAuthor'I have nothing to say other than I absolutely devoured this book and loved it!!!!' FIVE-STAR Review'I was utterly immersed in this and hope that Sweeney writes more.' FIVE-STAR Review'A rollercoaster of a novel that keeps you strapped in and clutching the safety rail until the bitter end!' FIVE-STAR Review'If you're looking for a novel that's both thought-provoking and emotionally gripping, this one's a must-read.' FIVE-STAR Review'Oh, never before has a character captured my heart so much, Esther completely has mine.' FIVE-STAR Review'It's a must-read and I've never seen anything quite like it before.' FIVE-STAR Review'I was hooked on Esther's character.' FIVE-STAR Review