Danger and violence have always been part of Sue Dalston's East End upbringing. Unloved by her mother, abused by her father, and brutalised throughout her entire marriage, she's convicted of smashing her husband's skull in a final act of desperation. All that keeps her sane is knowing that she's done it to protect her four children. At last, they are safe from harm. When she is celled up with murderess Matilda Enderby, their fates become inextricably linked. And no one - least of all Sue - could have predicted the consequences . . .
In gangland London, Maura Ryan is queen... Martina Cole's extraordinary first novel DANGEROUS LADY introduced a totally original genre of thriller, paving the way for her multiple No. 1 bestsellers, including BETRAYAL and GET EVEN. 'Right from the start [Cole] has enjoyed unqualified approval for her distinctive and powerfully written fiction' [The Times] No one thinks a seventeen-year-old girl can take on the hard men of London's gangland, but it's a mistake to underestimate Maura Ryan: she's tough, clever and beautiful - which makes her one very dangerous lady. Together, she and her brother Michael are unbeatable but notoriety has its price. The police are determined to put Maura away once and for all - and not everyone in the family think that's such a bad idea. When it comes to the crunch, Maura has to face the pain of lost love in her past - and the dangerous lady discovers her heart is not made entirely of stone. Once you're hooked on Maura Ryan, be sure to read MAURA'S GAME, the second book from 'the undisputed queen of crime writing' (Guardian).
Donna Brunos worships her husband and is devastated when he is jailed for armed robbery. Georgio swears he’s been set up and persuades Donna to help him escape. Implementing ‘the jump’ takes Donna into a twilight world she never believed existed - a world of brutal sex and casual violence. Finally, she is confronted by a series of shattering revelations that threaten not only everything she believes in but also, ultimately, her own life...
Highly acclaimed for her hard-hitting, uncompromising and compelling writing, as well as her phenomenal No. 1 success, Martina Cole is the only author who dares to tell it like it is.CLOSE has been a runaway success in hardback and is the story of the women who are left behind. Set in London's dark and violent gangland, this novel tells the tale of a gutsy mother and her two sons, and their lives in and out of jail. With her characteristica lly haunting writing and visceral subject matter, Martina Cole has written yet another compulsive bestseller - her best yet.
Aaron Matthews is a man with a gift: he can talk anyone into doing almost anything. As a psychologist he used that talent to help people. Now he's using it against one man for revenge. With former trial lawyer Tate Collier as his target, the brilliant, ruthless Matthews knows the easiest way to destroy his adversary is to strike at the point of least resistance, which for Collier is his teenage daughter.
Za prudké sněhové bouře se do nevlídné kalifornské vysočiny zřítí soukromé letadlo. Kromě zmrzačených těl posádky se v útrobách vraku skrývá tolik infekčních toxinů, že by mohly vyhladit většinu lidstva. Dva lidé – zkušený horal Kier Wintripp a agentka FBI Jessie Mayfieldová – v bouři náhodou najdou havarované letadlo a odhalí, jaký se v něm skrývá nebezpečný obsah. Právě kvůli tomuto zjištění se vzápětí stanou terčem lidí, kteří se nezastaví před ničím, jen aby pravda o děsivém obsahu letadla zůstala utajena. Zatímco bouře přetrvává, nesourodá dvojice putuje divokou přírodou, aby si před zabijáky-stopaři zachránila holý život. V této drsné krajině však platí zákon silnějšího, a tak přežijí jen lidé obdaření základními instinkty…
In a suspenseful tale of secrets and betrayal, Jodi Compton presents a gripping narrative centered on a woman's desperate search for her missing husband, leading her into a dark journey filled with harsh truths and damaged lives. Detective Sarah Pribek, a complex and instinctive character, faces an unimaginable nightmare when she discovers her husband, fellow cop Michael Shiloh, has vanished. Shiloh was meant to be in Virginia for FBI training, but when Sarah learns he never arrived, a sense of foreboding engulfs her. The discovery of his packed bag beneath their bed confirms her worst fears: he has disappeared.
As a seasoned missing-persons investigator, Sarah embarks on an investigation reminiscent of those she has conducted with her ex-partner, Genevieve, before a brutal crime shattered their lives. Delving into Shiloh's past, she uncovers family secrets and hidden lives, tracing his upbringing in a religious household in Utah and the rift that distanced him from his family. With each revelation, Sarah's perception of her husband shifts, transforming him from a lover and friend into a stranger. As she navigates this web of shocking surprises, she confronts the haunting possibility that her worst fear—Shiloh's death—might be less painful than the truths she is yet to uncover. This novel masterfully intertwines the ordinary with the extraordinary, creating a compelling mystery that explores family, friendship, and loss.
