April 18th, 2025 by Melanie3101

A haunting case. A deadly alliance. A fatal countdown.

With Aurora in hiding, Frank Podmore missing, and old foe Felix Crossley on the prowl, Lawrence and Violet’s tranquil retirement is shattered. When tragedy strikes in Malvern, Lawrence’s path crosses with Arthur Conan Doyle, who challenges him to unravel a chilling mystery from the past: uncover the truth behind years of anonymous letters and the wrongful conviction of George Edalji.

As their investigation deepens, danger hits close to home. When their landlady is poisoned and Lawrence narrowly escapes a lethal attack, it becomes clear they’re on the verge of exposing secrets someone is willing to kill to protect.
Meanwhile, Crossley’s shadow looms ever closer, forcing Lawrence to face a grim reality—escape may no longer be an option.

A gripping tale of intrigue, peril, and the relentless pursuit of justice that will keep readers guessing until the final page.

 

Shadow Over Malvern – Jacqueline Beard

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April 18th, 2025 by Melanie3101

In the chilling conclusion of the trilogy, Kat is left to pick up the pieces after Adam’s untimely death, but her own secrets threaten to unravel her.

As Tom, her young son, starts acting strangely—seeing and hearing things that aren’t supposed to be there—Kat’s sense of reality begins to warp. Luke, now free from Sandra, urges her to move on, but doubts linger, especially after their former boss’s house is mysteriously sold on the day of Adam’s funeral. And when a woman, eerily reminiscent of Imogen moves in, Kat is drawn to her—but something feels off. The more she learns, the more she suspects their meeting was more than coincidence.

People connected to Adam’s dark past begin to meet grim fates, and Kat is left wondering how much of it is out of her control—or if she’s part of a bigger, more sinister plan. Is she being followed, or is her paranoia a sign that something far more menacing is at play?

As the walls close in, trust becomes a dangerous luxury, and Kat must navigate a web of lies, deceit and fear to uncover the truth. But with the past refusing to stay buried, the real question is: will she survive long enough to see it?

Do not miss out on this chilling conclusion to the TWO’S COMPANY trilogy

 

Truth Lies Beneath – Jack Stainton

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April 18th, 2025 by Melanie3101

A quirk and entertaining novel.

 

When an egotistical dog decides to be a hero, he messes up relationships, creates angry enemies, and panics the U.S. government.

In a shabby house in Ohio, a Schnauzer named Whiskers listens to tales of heroes and imagines that he could be one. Then fate intervenes and forces him to leave home.

In his travels, the spunky pooch rescues dogs and people, but his big ego strains friendships and gets him on the wrong side of dangerous individuals.

Saving himself becomes a top priority, including running from hungry hillbillies, matching wits with a merciless pile of manure, and staying ahead of the human federal agency that wants to arrest him.

But the day is coming when Whiskers will meet his greatest challenge. The fate of a panic-stricken America will hang in the balance, and so will Whiskers’ chance of ever finding a new home.

 

Dogsh*t! – Phil Cobb

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April 18th, 2025 by Melanie3101

The fourth novel in this superbly intricate murder mystery series.

 

A ruthless murder. A hint of the occult. A serial killer on the loose.

Three months have passed since tragedy made another strike against the Lancefields. And with a dangerous killer still on the loose, DCI Ennor Price is facing an ignominious end to his otherwise unblemished career.

Three hundred miles away in London’s exclusive Canary Wharf Estate, a young woman’s body is found floating in the murky waters of the West India Dock. It looks to DCI Chris Greenway like an opportunistic mugging – except for the tawdry and curious collection of objects that had been draped around her neck.

When Greenway’s investigation leads him to DCI Price’s door, Price feels his blood run cold: the victim had connections to both the Lancefield family and the ruthless killer. And when another Lancefield cousin steps unexpectedly out of the wings to present himself to the family, the detective can only fear the worst.

Will Price succeed in capturing his elusive nemesis? Or is history is about to repeat itself in the worst of all possible ways?

St Aldgate’s Magick – Mariah Kingdom

 

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April 18th, 2025 by Melanie3101

The first in a new DI Hogarth trilogy.

A Murdered Artist. A Staged Crime Scene. A Dark Secret That Won’t Stay Hidden.

When Seamus Garth’s body is discovered in his old seafront boathouse, it seems like an open-and-shut case. Blood stains the floor, shattered glass litters the room, and a hidden ledger tells a damning story. But DI Hogarth knows better—this crime scene is lying, and the truth is far more sinister.

As Hogarth races to find the truth, whispers of midnight visitors and the shadowy threat of gang wars emerge. Each revelation cuts closer to his team, testing their bonds to the breaking point. And when another violent attack shocks Southend, Hogarth must race to expose a killer hiding in plain sight—before the shadow strikes again.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Absolutely gripping! Couldn’t put it down.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A fantastic read—gripping from start to finish!”

Shadowy figures are closing in. Friendships will fracture. Trust will shatter. And when the trail runs cold, Hogarth faces an impossible choice: solve the mystery—or risk losing everything…

 

The Shadow Strikes – Solomon Carter

 

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