IN THE VIDEO, YOUR DAUGHTER IS DEAD. BUT UPSTAIRS, TUCKED IN BED, SHE''S VERY MUCH ALIVE... Things have been difficult for Annie since her husband left; her teenage daughter, Isla, has become a ghost of her former self. Annie''s terrified that Isla might hurt herself, and she''ll lose her, too. So when Annie receives a video of her crying at her daughter''s funeral, she''s immediately sick to her stomach.Confused and horrified, Annie races upstairs to check on Isla, who is perfectly alive and well. The video has been faked. But who sent it and what do they want?Only one thing is perfectly clear: Isla will die for real if Annie doesn''t give the sender exactly what they''re looking for. But how high is too high a price to save her daughter''s life?The Deal is a thrilling and unputdownable novel that asks you how far you''d go to protect the ones you love. Perfect for fans of Adrian McKinty and Steve Cavanagh.

Když policejní vyšetřovatelka Jennie Whitmorová dorazí na třídní sraz po třiceti letech, okamžitě svého rozhodnutí lituje. Proč se chtěla setkat s lidmi, s nimiž se nikdy necítila dobře? Jediný, s kým si rozuměla, byla okouzlující Hannah. Jenže ta jednoho dne zmizela.Jakmile je ale Jennie připravena hodit minulost definitivně za hlavu, přichází nečekaný telefonát: na pozemku školy byly nalezeny ostatky dospívající dívky. Její nejlepší kamarádka před třiceti lety neutekla do Londýna, ale ve skutečnosti jejich město vůbec neopustila.Dokáže Jennie rozplést všechny tehdejší vztahy svých bývalých spolužáků dřív, než kolegové zjistí, nakolik je s obětí spojena, a odstaví ji od vyšetřování? A než neznámý pronásledovatel splní své hrozby a nadobro ji umlčí?

A city on the brink.A mother on the edge.A nightmare that only DI Helen Grace can end.Sometimes, the darkest secrets hide in plain sight...Naomi''s mother is desperate for help - and Detective Inspector Helen Grace is her only hope to find her daughter.But with the police under fire as a gang war grips the city, Helen will have to defy direct orders to search for Naomi.Soon, Helen''s secret investigation uncovers more people disappearing from the city streets, leaving behind a disturbing trail of questions in their wake.The clock is ticking - and the only person looking for Naomi is about to meet her match...*****PRAISE FOR THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER M.J. ARLIDGE''Chilling''THE TIMES''Addictive''EXPRESS''Truly excellent''THE SUN''Nobody does chilling suspense quite like M.J. Arlidge''B.P. WALTER

''All I can say is WOW. I was immediately glued to the pages. This is one of the best books I''ve read this year... The authors did such a great job of describing the setting that I even felt like I was back in high school... Perfect... I highly recommend this one!'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A skull looks up at Jennie from the trench, but it''s not the chalk-white bone and grimacing teeth that send her reeling. It''s the heart-shaped gold pendant, its delicate chain snapped in two. The necklace Hannah never took off. It can''t be Hannah. But it is.When Jennie Whitmore arrives at her school reunion, she immediately regrets her decision. Why would she choose to surround herself with people who were never nice to her? Who still aren''t, even now she''s a police officer? The only person who truly looked out for her all those years ago was charming, beautiful Hannah.Until the day she disappeared.Jennie is ready to finally put White Cross Academy behind her, the old school building demolished the morning after the party. But with the demolition comes a call: a teenage girl''s remains have been found on the grounds.The instant drop in Jennie''s gut tells her that the remains might be Hannah''s, but when she''s called in to examine them, the truth becomes undeniable. Hannah didn''t run away and abandon Jennie thirty years ago; in fact, she never left White Cross at all.Suddenly, Jennie has a murder to solve. The murder of her best friend. But can she do so before her colleagues discover just how closely connected she is to the victim? Before a mystery stalker makes good on his threats to silence her for good?The Reunion is a gripping mystery perfect for fans of THE SANATORIUM, Lucy Foley, and Ruth Kelly.Read what everyone is saying about The Reunion:''Incredible... peppered with twists and served with hold-your-breath reveals! This is a book you will always remember... Pure immersive storytelling... A shocking conclusion. I was caught from the get-go and cannot recommend this brilliant thriller highly enough.'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''The fast-paced and gripping story had me hooked from the moment I started reading. I found myself unable to put it down... Just when you think you have it all figured out, the story takes a turn that will leave you shocked and questioning everything you thought you knew.'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I devoured this book in less than 24 hours. It had you hooked from the start and left you guessing right until the end. I would definitely recommend this to any thriller fan.'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I stayed up far too late to finish it!... Excellent.'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''The amount of drama and suspense in this book had me flying through the pages! I can''t remember the last time I enjoyed a book this much!'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Brilliant... gripping plot, suspense, menace and plenty of twists and turns... Kept me guessing and fully engaged to the very end... justperfect!'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Reminds me of works by Lucy Foley and B.A. Paris.'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A mother with a dark secret...A daughter dying to tell.When 3-month-old Max is abducted, his parents are plunged into their worst nightmare. Devastated mum Sarah only took her eyes off him for a second, but that doesn''t stop her guilt. Even husband Jake can''t hide his anger that their little boy went missing on her watch.By contrast there are smiles and celebration at a caravan park in Lincolnshire, as baby Blaze is introduced to the Star family. Jenna and Gary are delighted with the new addition to their family. He is their fourth child and a real object of delight to their eldest - fifteen-year-old Willow - who once again will raise the child.But trouble is brewing for the Star family. Willow is concerned by the desperate online appeals from Sarah and Jake, baby Max has neonatal diabetes and without regular treatment will die. As baby "Blaze" becomes seriously ill, Willow makes a shocking discovery. What is the truth about her family? And how far will they go to hide their deadly secret?READERS ARE LOVING THE WRONG CHILD:''This needs to be on your TBR'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I couldn''t put it down!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A rollercoaster ride...absolutely full of twists and turns!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Gripping read'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Highly recommended and I need more please!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''It had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐