But things get even more serious when a corpse is discovered on the outskirts of town. DI Charley Mann, dealing with her own problems, is drafted in to investigate. At first there doesn’t seem to be a connection, but Charley suspects otherwise.
Following the evidence draws Charley into a web of shady local characters struggling at the margins. It seems the break-ins are no random event. Worse, more lives are at stake.
On her own, and facing a stand off, Charley will have to find a way through. It’s either that, or more people will die…
The book will be published by Canelo in July 2021.
The House at Helygen, the debut historical mystery by Victoria Hawthorne (also known as bestselling psych suspense author Vikki Patis), is now up for pre-order. While the book won't be out until April 2022, we are already counting down the days and if you like your historical fiction with a touch of the gothic, then you will love this fantastic read. Click here to reserve your copy. |

Catch up with the interview here.
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The prisoner who wakes up in a box miles from anywhere.
The jailer who doesn't question his job.
The shipment of drones stolen from a cargo hub.
The terrorists planning a devastating attack on US soil.
When drone expert James Chadwick disappears without a trace, Cruxys Solutions investigators Ruth Gonzales and Andy Vaslik are assigned to track his last movements.
With few clues to go on, the hunt moves from London to New York, gathering speed as they close in on a horrifying plan to kill the US president and inflict total damage on an Air Force base.
The countdown to a new era of destruction has begun. Gonzalez and Vaslik are the only ones who can stop it.
Pre-order your copy here.
This coming Wednesday, Lucinda Hawksley will be appearing at the Charles Dickens Museum for its re-opening day. She will be writing in the cafe, as well as signing books & chatting to visitors. If you fancy popping along and saying hello, you can book your museum tickets here. |

Clare, author of People of Abandoned Character, has written a piece for Writer's Digest with her tips on how to try & overcome it.
You can read the full article here.
A Valley Dream, the first in Anna Jacobs' new Backshaw Moss series, and the paperbacks for both Anna Stephens' fantasy epic, The Stone Knife and Paul Fraser Collard's ninth Jack Lark book, Fugitive.
The Reading Agency has announced its official collection for their Summer Reading Challenge, and needless to say, we were absolutely delighted to see Abi Elphinstone's magical adventure, Jungledrop included in the list. The Summer Reading Challenge Book Collection is supported by publishers from across the UK and Ireland, who sent TRA nearly 400 books and top-secret proofs to consider for the 2021 collection. To read more, click here. |

Becca joins Emily Glenister's list and is currently working on her debut psychological thriller, The Girl at the Gate. To read more about Becca and follow her on social media, visit her author page here.