crime thriller

Five books that inspired The Invitation

To celebrate the upcoming release The Invitation, author A.M. Castle is here to share the five books that inspired her novel. From atmospheric thrillers to classic murder mysteries, stock up on ideas for your TBR in this blog post. Five books that inspired… Read More

Celebrate The Guilty Husband with a Kir Royale!

To celebrate the upcoming release of The Guilty Husband by Stephanie DeCarolis, we have a gorgeous giveaway for you. Enjoy your new thrilling read whilst sipping on a luxurious cocktail. Interested? Enter below! THE PERFECT HUSBAND… Vince Taylor has everything he could dream of. Read More

Mel McGrath on the Inspiration Behind Two Wrongs

To celebrate the release of Two Wrongs, the breathless new thriller by Mel McGrath, we asked the author to discuss her inspiration behind the story… Why I Wrote Two Wrongs Two Wrongs came about because I’ve wanted to… Read More

Win Faith Martin’s ‘Ryder and Loveday’ six book series in paperback

The Queen of Cosy Crime Faith Martin is back with book six of her Ryder and Loveday series! To celebrate the release of A Fatal Affair, we’re giving one lucky reader the chance to win the FULL PAPERBACK LIBRARY of the series. That’s six books! To enter, read down and fill… Read More

Read the first chapter of Find You First!

Find You First, the latest gripping thriller from international bestselling author Linwood Barclay, is out this week! If you can’t wait until Thursday, here is a sneak preview of the first chapter. You can either read it here on the blog, or on a more phone friendly… Read More

Read an extract from A Fatal Affair

To celebrate the upcoming publication of A Fatal Affair, book 6 in the Ryder and Loveday series, we have an exclusive extract for you to read! Here is your sneak preview of DI Harry Jennings getting ready for a meeting with the Superintendent… A… Read More

How insomnia brought me to the brink… and changed my life

To celebrate the release of Sleepless, the gripping new dystopian thriller, author Louise Mumford is here to talk about insomnia. How insomnia brought me to the brink… and changed my life People often laugh about the stupidest thing they’ve done when tired. “Oh, I put my keys in… Read More

Parting Shot – Short Story by Simon Berthon

Grab a few biscuits and a beverage of choice. Settle down and read Parting Shot, the gripping short story by Simon Berthon – author of A Time to Lie. If you’re into your mysteries or spy thrillers, then read on to find out about a retired man named Gwilym.   Parting… Read More

Christmas Comforts: Helen Monks Takhar

Continuing in our Christmas Comforts series, we have an absolute classic for today’s post. Helen Monks Takhar, author of Precious You, explains why A Christmas Carol brings her comfort at Christmas.   Helen Monks Takhar’s Christmas Comfort Read: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens There’s something of the Victorian about my… Read More

NaNoWriMo is Over…Now What? With Karin Nordin

November has ended, and with it so has NaNoWriMo. If you’re trying to work out what to do next, don’t worry. Karin Nordin, author of Where Ravens Roost, is here to help. Read on to hear her reflections on November, NaNoWriMo, and advice on what to do… Read More

Christmas Comforts: Mick Finlay + M.J. Hollows

Today’s Christmas Comforts blog post brings together two cosy crime recommendations from two of our authors! This week features Mick Finlay, author of the Arrowood series, and M.J. Hollows, author of The German Nurse. Scroll down to get some CRACKING crime recommendations, perfect for these dark winter nights…   Mick Finlay… Read More

Bad night’s sleep? 10 tips to help you through the day

Had a bad night’s sleep? Can’t seem to break that insomnia pattern? Don’t worry! Louise Mumford, author of the gripping dystopian thriller Sleepless, is here with some top tips to help you through the next day…   1. Think like a Boy Scout and be prepared… …for… Read More