Dying to Tell Released from the hospital with her memory still blurred, the only survivor of a horrific car crash meets the brother of one of the victims. They soon suspect that someone will do anything to hide the truth of what happened on the road that night—and why. Every Little Breath A serial killer calls up a late-night radio DJ with a gruesome request, drawing her into his brutal game... The People Next Door Ellie and Ash have moved into a beautiful old house—but it has a mysterious past, and Ellie’s new life in the English countryside is about to take a dark turn. Trust No One A woman is haunted by an event in her past—and tormented by a mysterious killer who won’t let her forget it—in “a must-read that will keep you turning the pages late into the night” (Daily Express).
Billy Maguire, on his way to Scotland for a reunion with his university friends, stops for a few drinks en route. Then, on the deserted roads leading to the remote location, he manages to run over a pedestrian. The man is alive, and Billy puts him in the back seat of his car, planning to leave him outside the nearest hospital. But then the man dies-and Billy panics. He drives to the reunion with the body in the car and begs his friends for help. Tension swirls within the group at first, but when the dead man's ID reveals him to be a notorious criminal named Dougie McCool-and cash, a mask, and a knife are also found in his backpack-they're almost unanimous in the decision to get rid of the body and keep the money. The only problem is that some dangerous men are looking for McCool-including his brother, who is willing to brutally exploit every vulnerability in this circle of friends to get what he wants...
When Ellie and Ash move into a beautiful old house in rural Norfolk, England, they believe they've found their perfect home. Intrigued by the people next door, Ellie befriends shy but sweet Benjamin and, as time goes by, becomes ever more curious about his elusive sister, Virginia. But when Ellie discovers that her new home has a darker past and that Ash has been keeping secrets, what she thought was a perfect life in the countryside begins to unravel. Is her best friend to be trusted, are the new neighbors all that they really seem, and why is her new puppy so obsessed with the cellar? Most worrying of all is the mystery of what happened to the former occupants of the house. When Ash goes away on business and strange things begin to happen, Ellie's paranoia goes into overdrive. But are these all coincidences-or is she really in danger?
When radio presenter Casey Fallon answers the call, she assumes it's a prank. But then a woman's body is discovered, and she finds herself up against a cruel and calculating killer who wants her to find his victims before they take their last breath. Fifteen years ago, Casey was a key witness in the trial of serial killer Steve Noakes, and her evidence helped put him behind bars for the murders of five women. Someone remembers what happened that summer-someone who is desperate for revenge, someone who won't stop until Casey has been punished...
When Olivia Blake receives a note, she thinks someone is playing a prank... until she's lured to an empty house. Then she witnesses a man burning to death and realizes the threat is serious. The problem is she doesn't know who is after her or why. As she tries to uncover who is tormenting her, someone watches from the shadows-someone who knows the truth about a tragic accident that happened years ago, someone who won't stop until everyone involved has paid the ultimate price. They say revenge is a dish best served cold, but this killer prefers to play with fire.
When a teenager is found stabbed to death, detectives Rebecca Angell and Jake Sullivan are called to the scene, and clues soon lead them to a crime novel that the killer has used as gruesome inspiration.The author, Amy Gallaty, has a new book out, at first prompting Angell and Sullivan to question how far she is prepared to go in the name of promotion. But when Amy attracts the attentions of a stalker and then a second murder mirrors another of her plots, they realize they are up against a cruel and clever psychopath, one who may have a more personal agenda.Working with the FBI, Angell and Sullivan find themselves in a race against the clock to unlock the secrets in Amy's past before the killer can strike again.This book was previously published as Dead Write.
In 1989, the Alphabet Killer, Professor Rodney Boone, murdered eight students. The victims, A to H, were each found with their surname initial carved into their neck. Victim nine narrowly escaped, and the murderer was left to burn to death.Eight years later, rookie police officer Rebecca Angell is thrown headlong into assisting a murder investigation. A body is found floating in the sewer, bearing the initial J. The investigators are convinced they are dealing with a copycat killer, but Boone's body was never recovered...As Angell scrambles to uncover the truth, the body count continues to rise, and it soon becomes apparent that the killer is intent on completing the alphabet...
Lizzie Kent wasn't supposed to babysit the night she was murdered. She was covering for her best friend, Nell. Nell has lived with the guilt ever since. Eighteen years later, Nell returns to the area, desperate to escape a bad relationship after inheriting her aunt's rundown guesthouse. But her return isn't welcomed by everyone-in particular Sam Kent, who blames Nell for his sister's death. And after a few unsettling incidents, it becomes apparent that someone is trying to scare her. Is Sam responsible or has Nell's abusive ex-boyfriend managed to track her down? Or is someone else, with a more sinister agenda, responsible?
As the only survivor of a horrific car crash, Lila Amberson believes she is on the road to recovery after she is released from the hospital. Her memories of the accident are blurred though and a series of unsettling incidents leave her fearing for her safety. Does she have survivor's guilt or is something more sinister at play? Jack Foley is reeling from the shock of losing his sister in the crash, so when he first meets Lila, he lashes out, blaming her for Stephanie's death. But when Lila gives him a locket that she believes belonged to his sister, it presents more questions than answers. As Lila and Jack work together to find out what really happened on the night of the accident, they are unaware that someone is watching them closely-someone who has much to lose if the truth comes out, someone who is prepared to do everything necessary to ensure all loose ends are taken care of.
