Welcome back, former federal agent Alexis Parker.

Alex always said it'd be a cold day in hell before she'd step foot inside the OIO again, and the blizzard conditions outside prove her declaration true. But clipping on the badge doesn't mean taking a seat behind a desk or investigating a crime scene. It means infiltrating a local drug ring led by the city's most ruthless gang, the KXDs. Alex's main goal is to determine the international source of the drugs, but as usual, nothing can ever be that simple.While working undercover as a junkie stripper, Alex has to defend herself against gangbangers and perverts while convincing Steele, a KXD lieutenant, that she's just a girl willing to do anything to feed her addiction. Steele's demands start out simple, requiring Alex to use her position at the club to pass along product, but soon he wants her to branch out. The situation goes from bad to worse when she hears whispers that a gang war is brewing, and getting in deep enough to uncover the evidence might mean not being able to get out alive.

Prepare to be hooked from the Number One bestselling mystery author...* AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER ** OVER 5,000 FIVE STAR REVIEWS *What top authors are saying about Paul Pilkington's page-turning mysteries:"A master class in suspense" - LJ ROSS"Had me gripped for days" - ALICE CLARK-PLATTS"The One You Love will captivate and keep you up nights" - JEFFERY DEAVER_______________________It's not over…Emma Holden and her friends are trying to move on from the sinister events surrounding her fiancé Dan’s disappearance.But a shocking revelation drags them back into the nightmare and forces them to question everything they once believed to be true.More secrets will be revealed.More lies will be told.And more lives are under threat.Long-buried family secrets, sinister motives and fractured friendships await in this addictive, page-turning trilogy from best-selling author Paul Pilkington. Perfect for fans of fast-paced, twisting and turning mystery fiction with an emotional heart, from authors such as LJ Ross, CL Taylor, TM Logan, Lisa Jewell and Harlan Coben._______________________‘Guessing outcomes and predicting plot lines is virtually impossible as we are carried along on an emotional and exciting rollercoaster ride into unfathomable territory and perilous mysteries.’ Lancashire Evening Post‘Pilkington propels readers through a maze of hidden secrets and dangerous obstacles at breakneck speed, scattering clues and puzzles along the way to bewitch, bemuse and bewilder.’ Blackpool Gazette‘It's rare to find a thriller writer who can simultaneously propel us readers forward at a breakneck pace and yet engage our minds as we unravel puzzles brilliantly seeded through the story. Pilkington does just this’ – Jeffery Deaver

Is a drug death suicide, misadventure, or a cleverly calculated murder? London detective Charlotte West takes on Scotland.

An employee of an investment bank is found dead in his car by a freshwater loch in Ayrshire, Scotland, but there are

few signs of foul play

.Indeed, that the man had enough opioid painkillers in him to fell a shire horse, might easily be put down to over-exuberant self-indulgence. But newly promoted and in charge of the investigation,

DI Charlie West wants to probe further

.And when the victim’s links to a minor crime involving a dead goat and an assault on an associate come to light, a

suspicious motive begins to emerge

.DI West must explore shady financial dealings in the up-market parts of Glasgow, and connections to illicit drugs in its poorer quarters,

to track the killer

in what is now being treated as a murder investigation.She is relieved that her mentor, Detective James Munro, once more steps out of his not-so tranquil retirement to lend a hand. His knowledge of the rural areas will be invaluable to a

wily but green officer

.Plus, he can run rings around their superior officer which will help when

the pressure to solve the case mounts

.If you enjoy strong female leads, Scandinavian-style noir, police procedurals that closely follow the team dynamics of an investigation, and

stories with a sucker punch of a twist

, PERDITION is for you. It is the seventh book to centre on detectives Munro and West. You can enjoy it on its own or as part of a series. The full list of books is, in order of publication:1. SHE2. AVARICE3. ENMITY4. DUPLICITY5. TERMINUS6. TALION7. PERDITION8. RANCOUR9. PENITENT10. TURPITUDE11. HUBRIS12. PENURY13. RUSEAll of these books are available in paperback and FREE with Kindle Unlimited.

A restaurant fire is only the beginning...

After recent setbacks, private investigator Alexis Parker is ready for a break. She and Martin have plans. Big plans. But when a colleague ropes her into helping on an investigation, everything else might fall to the wayside.

The papers know him as Chef Easton, a rising star in the culinary world. But to Alex, he's just another client whose life is in jeopardy. He claims someone burned down his restaurant, but the arson investigators disagree. And so do the police. Could this be a publicity stunt? After all, any press is good press, right?

After receiving a frantic call from Chef Easton, Alex believes he's genuinely scared. The firebug wants to destroy Easton, and will stop at nothing to make it happen. However, proving it might be more trouble than it's worth. With her reputation and her client's on the line, Alex will have to proceed carefully. A misstep could cost them their careers or, even worse, their lives. Until now, no one's been hurt in any of the fires, but that's about to change. If Alex can't stop the arsonist, the city will burn.

A daughter in danger. A mother in the dark. A race against time

Susan Bley, a celebrated chef with a promising career, is adjusting to life after a tragic accident leaves her blind. Just as she’s learning to navigate her new reality, her young daughter, Margot, vanishes without a trace from the condo park in Rome, Italy, where they live.Susan soon discovers that Margot has been kidnapped—perhaps because she saw something she shouldn’t have.Meanwhile, on Martha's Vineyard, Susan’s close friend Nora Cooper begins experiencing strange dreams and unsettling visions about Susan and the dark web of mystery and violence closing in around her.With time running out and an ocean between them, Nora and Susan must piece together clues to find Margot before it’s too late.But the killer knows Margot has seen something dangerous—and they’ll stop at nothing to keep her silent.

An emotional, gripping mystery. A protagonist beloved by readers. A bestselling series.

What readers are saying about

A CRY IN THE SHADOWS

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“I couldn't put this book down. This story of murder, kidnapping and loss will keep you intensely engaged. Don't miss it.” ? ? ? ? ?“Cry in the Shadows is a really good mystery. Giulia Beyman has given the plot and characters a human feel. She has written a story that pulls you right into the pages and makes it really hard to stop reading. This is the second book in the Nora Cooper Mysteries and, while it stands alone, you will want to read everything that Giulia writes. This book is a must-read and deserves a five star rating.” ? ? ? ? ?

Trudi LoPreto for Readers' Favorite

“Giulia Beyman's writing style is clear and fluid. It's impossible not to put yourself into Susan's shoes and live her nightmare.” ? ? ? ? ?“I liked everything about this book, the way I was intrigued from the very first page. The author kept any unimportant descriptions brief, always keeping the story moving right along. I would highly recommend this mystery, you won’t be disappointed.” ? ? ? ? ?“Very exciting read. Good to the very end. I must say the ending was a real surprise and will not give it away.” ? ? ? ? ?“The pace moves fast and the tension builds, all the while you really feel for these characters and wonder ‘whodunit’. A very satisfying ending too!” ? ? ? ? ?

Secrets prove deadly in Alexis Parker's latest case...

Alexis Parker is used to humdrum work assignments. Running background checks and tailing cheating spouses is common place for her and most of the private investigators at Cross Security. But she doesn't particularly enjoy digging up other people's dirt and shining a light on their nastier habits. However, it's a paycheck. And it makes her boss happy. So who can argue with that?But when a client asks Cross Security to put his soon-to-be wife under surveillance, Alex knows there's more to the story than meets the eye. At first, the client's worries seem unfounded. He has no reason to believe his fiancée is a cheater or a liar, so why does he want her investigated? On the surface, they are the perfect couple with the perfect life who should have the perfect marriage. But nothing is ever perfect. And Alex is about to discover just how imperfect their lives really are...