The New York Public Library is transformed into a deadly labyrinth in the

New York Times

–bestselling author’s debut thriller.

New York’s iconic library is a silent sanctuary of knowledge; a hundred-year-old edifice of towering bookcases, narrow aisles and long marble hallways. For Doctor Stephen Swain and his eight-year-old daughter, Holly, it is the site of a nightmare. Because for one night this historic building is to be the venue for a contest. A contest in which Swain is to compete—whether he likes it or not.The rules are simple: Seven contestants will enter, only one will leave. With his daughter in his arms, Stephen Swain is plunged into a terrifying fight for survival. The stakes are high, the odds brutal. He can choose to run, to hide or to fight—but if he wants to live, he has to win.

FRAUD LEADS TO MURDER… AND THIS TIME, IT’S PERSONAL.

Celebrated criminal lawyer Marc Kadella knows the importance of personal connections in his line of work. In Dennis Carstens’ sixth Marc Kadella legal thriller, his old buddy Tony Carvelli, a private investigator, asks him to take on a drug case for his well-off friend’s delinquent kid and he agrees—even though he’s had it with drug cases. Marc enlists the help of PI Maddy Rivers, his longtime best friend and confidante, to dig up dirt on two cops suspected of planting evidence on the bust. With Carvelli’s connections (the guy knows everybody), Marc is able to infiltrate the St. Paul police force and expose gross incompetence. But when it comes to prodding Maddy about her new beau, Marc’s got bupkis.

Maddy has her reservations about her new relationship with Rob Judd. Sure, he’s a handsome and brilliant investment analyst in a wildly successful securities management firm. But he’s constantly distracted. It seems something about the firm’s not quite right—or so he finally lets on to Maddy. Its returns are consistently solid, maybe a little too solid—or so suspects Patrick McGarry, one of Rob’s co-workers. After voicing his suspicions to Rob, Patrick heads up north for a weekend hiking trip—and winds up dead. It’s only a matter of days before Rob is next. And Maddy’s found unconscious at the gruesome scene of the crime, clutching the murder weapon.

Convinced Maddy was framed, Marc decides to take on the case in spite of his close connections to the client. He finds he must delve deep into the complex money laundering schemes of Rob Judd’s employer—and its connections to a ruthless Mexican drug cartel and an expert hitman who’s fallen off the radar—to save Maddy from false imprisonment. Or worse.

WHO WILL LIKE IT: Fans of private investigator mysteries, lawyer thrillers, or, really any kind of action-packed crime novel. But who’ll especially like it: readers who enjoy the extra little legal touches you find in John Grisham and Richard North Patterson books.

????? “This book kept me up late as

I had to finish it reading all in one go

and only stopped for dinner!” Robert????? “Perfect combination of intrigue, hope, teamwork and relationships.

So well written I could almost smell the winter air

.” Tom????? “It’s fast-paced, enjoyable, entertaining and unputdownable reading. What

a terrific first book

for Biba Pearce.” Peggy????? “

This could make a great serial killer murder mystery movie

, or better yet a mini TV series.” Tony????? “A fast-paced story with

surprises coming all the time

to keep the reader’s interest. It is a hard one to put down.” Elouise

A SCINTILLATING DEBUT MYSTERY FROM YOUR NEW CRIME FICTION OBSESSION: BIBA PEARCE.

Please note this book is a completely revised edition of THE SURREY STALKER.

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 page-turning debut is perfect for fans of Helen H. Durrant, James Oswald, Joy Ellis, Angela Marsons, L.J. Ross, Alex Smith and J.M. Dalgliesh.

MEET THE DETECTIVE

DI ROB MILLER

Detective Inspector Rob Miller of the Met is finally given his first case as Senior Investigating Officer. For an ambitious, young detective, this is a dream come true. He’s gunning for promotion, and will do anything for his job, but can he also keep his personal life in check?

THE SETTING

The Murder Investigation Team is based out of leafy Putney, with its overgrown often-flooded riverbanks. One way the river leads into central London, the other out into the countryside. It’s an idyllic setting that masks a criminal underworld.

PRAISE FOR

THE THAMES PATH KILLER

:

????? “A

very well written

police murder mystery with a great plot and well developed, believable characters.” Pete????? “I love the plot and found it very interesting,

it kept me guessing throughout

.” Sharon????? “It pulled me in and keep me turning the pages. DI Miller is likeable and

I look forward to reading more of this series

.” Yvonne????? “The beginning of

an awesome new thriller/police procedural series

. I am so pleased to discover this new author.” Saundra????? “This is

a gripping story

you won’t want to put down. Twists keep you turning pages.” Sharon????? “

I thoroughly enjoyed this book

— my first read by this author and I am pleased to find out there are more in this series.” Catherine????? “This story

will grip you from the beginning

and keep you reading!” Pat

ALSO BY BIBA PEARCE

DETECTIVE ROB MILLER MYSTERY SERIES

Book 1: THE THAMES PATH KILLERBook 2: THE WEST LONDON MURDERSBook 3: THE BISLEY WOOD MURDERSBook 4: THE BOX HILL KILLERBook 5: THE SOUTH BANK MURDERSBook 6: THE SOHO KILLER