The house is everything they ever wanted . . . until they find something shocking in the backyard.Newlyweds Brett and Emily Larson move into their dream home, an idyllic farmhouse deep in the Adirondacks. Their whole lives are ahead of them . . . and Emily has just found out she’s pregnant.Brett is digging up the old cow pasture to create the perfect garden. His shovel hits a rock. But as he scrapes the soil away, he realizes it’s something else. A bone. And there’s another one.Emily comes out from the kitchen with iced tea. She crouches over the bones. ‘They look human,’ she says. ‘That one’s a leg bone. A femur.’Buried with the bones is a tin box containing a handwritten note. On it is a name and a number: Dr Rhea Runic. 411.The Larsons have unearthed something bigger and darker than they could ever imagine. Threatening everything they’ve built: their marriage, their lives, their future family.This tense and twisting thriller is perfect for fans of K.L. Slater, Linwood Barclay, Harlan Coben, John Marrs and Claire Douglas.Please note this book was previously published as Buried Secrets.READERS LOVE THE BONES IN THE BACKYARD:????? ‘One of my best reads this year . . . Five massive gold stars!’ Shell B.????? ‘Lots of twists and turns and surprises right up to the end.’ Nancy????? ‘An unputdownable, riveting, hold onto your horses book . . . An excellent read.’ The Reading Room????? ‘I absolutely ADORED this book! Addictive and thrilling, this was a rollercoaster of a ride with many twists.’ Renita D.????? ‘One hell of a rollercoaster read . . . Incredibly fast-paced and exciting. I loved every minute of it.’ Book Addict Shawn????? ‘A rollercoaster of twists and turns to keep you on the edge of your seat. A must read.’ Angelique B.

The addictive, page-turning crime thriller from top 50 bestselling author, Ross GreenwoodA crime story with a twist in its tale which will surprise even the most hardened thriller readers.‘Fear the north wind. Because no one will hear you scream…’A family is gunned down in the snow but one of the children survives. Three years on, that child takes revenge and the Snow Killer is born. But then, nothing - no further crimes are committed, and the case goes cold.Fifty years later, has the urge to kill been reawakened? As murder follows murder, the detective team tasked with solving the crimes struggle with the lack of leads. It’s a race against time and the weather – each time it snows another person dies.As an exhausted and grizzled DI Barton and his team scrabble to put the pieces of the puzzle together, the killer is hiding in plain sight. Meanwhile, the murders continue…Praise for Ross Greenwood:‘Ross Greenwood is at the top of his game.' O J Mullen'Move over Rebus and Morse; a new entry has joined the list of great crime investigators in the form of Detective Inspector John Barton. A rich cast of characters and an explosive plot kept me turning the pages until the final dramatic twist.' Richard Burke‘Master of the psychological thriller genre Ross Greenwood once again proves his talent for creating engrossing and gritty novels that draw you right in and won’t let go until you’ve reached the shocking ending.’ Caroline Vincent at Bitsaboutbooks blog'Ross Greenwood doesn’t write clichés. What he has written here is a fast-paced, action-filled puzzle with believable characters that's spiced with a lot of humour.' Kath Middleton

Criminal profiler in training (and newlywed) Jessie Hunt, 29, discovers that dark secrets lurk in her new suburban town; when a body turns up dead, she finds herself caught in the crosshairs of her newfound friends, her husband’s secrets, her serial killer caseload—and the secrets of her own dark past.“A masterpiece of thriller and mystery.”—Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone)?????In THE PERFECT WIFE (A Jessie Hunt Psychological Suspense Thriller—Book One), Criminal profiler-in-training Jessie Hunt is sure she's finally put the darkness of her childhood behind her. She and her husband, Kyle, just moved from a cramped downtown Los Angeles apartment into a Westport Beach mansion. Kyle's promotion has them swimming in money. And Jessie is on the verge of getting her Master's degree in forensic psychology, the last step in her dream of becoming a criminal profiler.But soon after their arrival, Jessie begins to notice a series of strange developments. The neighbors—and their au pairs—all seem to be hiding secrets. The mysterious yacht club Kyle is desperate to join is rife with cheating spouses, and with troubling rules of its own. And the notorious serial killer being held at the psychiatric hospital where Jessie is completing her degree seems to know more about her life than is normal—or safe.As her world starts to unravel, Jessie begins to question everything around her—including her own sanity. Has she truly uncovered a disturbing conspiracy buried within a sunny, wealthy Southern California beach town? Does the mass murderer she's studying really somehow know the origin of her private nightmares?Or has her tortured past finally come back to claim her?Books #2--#24 are also available!A fast-paced psychological suspense thriller with unforgettable characters and heart-pounding suspense, THE PERFECT WIFE is book #1 in a riveting new series that will leave you turning pages late into the night.

She wakes to find herself alone in complete darkness. Fearing for her life, in that moment her only thought is for her beloved daughters. What will they think when they find out she’s missing? Then it hits her. She’s kept a secret hidden from her family for years. Is she about to pay for it with her life?When Victoria Marsh disappears from her family’s exclusive resort in Cougar Point, Washington, her family is devastated. A charity worker and pillar of the local community, how could she just vanish without a trace?Though not officially her case, Detective Megan Carpenter races to the scene for a very personal reason. Victoria is Ronnie’s mother and Megan will do anything to help her when she has sacrificed so much.Together they build up a picture of the days before the disappearance but the only clue is a note with the words, “You promised” scrawled on it. It soon emerges that Victoria’s marriage was far from perfect and she had spent years running from a deadbeat brother. Could someone in Victoria’s family want her dead?But when the body of another woman is found, Megan starts to link the cases. Both women had huge ransoms placed on them. Both families received chilling threats in the mail. And with one victim already dead, time is running out to find Victoria alive.Local law enforcement warns Megan off the case but she’s certain that the disappearance is more than just bad blood. But with a potential serial killer on the loose, how much is Megan willing to risk? Worse still, could they be closer to her than she had ever imagined?A completely gripping mystery thriller that will have you hooked to the very last page, from a number one, New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Amazon Charts bestselling author. Perfect for fans of Robert Dugoni, Michael Connelly and James Patterson.What readers are saying about Cougar Point:“Edge-of-your-seat, ultra gripping mystery… Grabs you from all directions and doesn’t let go… Can’t-put-it-down… I was hooked… Mind-blowingly good… Brilliant.” Bookrantreviews ??????????“I was completely hooked from the first page until the last… Full of suspense… Keeps your heart racing… An addicting crime thriller.” Rubie_reads ??????????“A fast-paced, hold-your-breath read… Will have you racing to the end.” Goodreads Reviewer ??????????“Nail-biting page-turner. Get ready to stay up all night!” Goodreads Reviewer ??????????“Gripping… Kept me captivated… Thrilling… A must-read.” Goodreads Reviewer ??????????“I was sucked in from the beginning and had to finish it in one sitting.” Goodreads Reviewer ??????????

‘Intelligent crime fiction — leaves the reader hungry for more.’ Val McDermid, No. 1 bestselling authorCWA DAGGER AWARD-WINNING JIM KELLY’S ABSOLUTELY GRIPPING CRIME MYSTERY SERIES SET IN THE STUNNING CAMBRIDGESHIRE FENS.Praise for Jim Kelly:‘Kelly goes from strength to strength.’ The Mirror‘Kelly is fast gaining a reputation for his literate, atmospheric novels.’ Daily Mail‘Intensely atmospheric.’ Literary Review___________________________________________________In the desolate and remote beauty of the Cambridgeshire Fens, the past is never truly buried — and neither are its secrets.Local journalist Philip Dryden is called to an incident at the nearby River Lark. The police think they’re just pulling out a dumped car from the icy depths — big deal.Until they open the car boot.A frozen and barely recognisable corpse, twisted to fit in the compact space.But it’s only the beginning.The next day, high on the roof of Ely Cathedral, a second body is found on a stone gargoyle. The coroner says it’s death by misadventure, but Dryden knows better.A killer is stalking the Fens.This gripping and unputdownable crime mystery, laced with dark secrets and a journalist who is as flawed as he is determined, will be devoured by fans of Joy Ellis, Caro Ramsay, Ann Cleeves, Elly Griffiths, LJ Ross or Jack Cartwright.READERS LOVE THE WATER CLOCK:????? ‘Kelly is the best author currently writing in this genre.’ Stirlinger????? ‘It pulls you in, and holds you with a grip of steel — atmospheric and mesmerizing.’ Elaine F.????? ‘Lots of twists and turns and a dramatic ending.’ T. Geere????? ‘Keeps you guessing up to the end.’ Jim D.????? ‘I loved the way Jim Kelly wound the story and the environment together — a bleak tale, in a bleak setting, well written and authentic.’ onlyolney????? ‘The writing is wonderful and the characters richly drawn.’ Colin H.????? ‘You feel you're right there with the characters slogging through the marshes and fog.’ PhyllisMEET PHILIP DRYDENPhilip Dryden’s beautiful wife has been lying in a coma ever since a horrific car accident he blames himself for. Living alone on his houseboat, Dryden’s guilt has never subsided as he was pulled to safety by an unknown rescuer and failed to save her. His role as an investigative journalist is both his salvation and his curse, as Dryden’s relentless passion for uncovering the truth often drives him into the heart of mysteries that threaten his own safety.THE SETTINGThe Cambridgeshire Fens are known for their miles of open, remote farmlands and endless skies. The constant threat of flooding and the unpredictable weather make it a difficult terrain to navigate, but the locals wouldn’t wish to be anywhere else. The desolate beauty stretches as far as the eye can see.ALSO BY JIM KELLYTHE CAMBRIDGESHIRE FENS MYSTERIESBook 1: THE WATER CLOCKMore by Jim Kelly coming soon!