The paperback for Ragnar Jónasson's recent standalone novel, Outside, was published this week. In the swirling snow of a deadly Icelandic storm, four friends seek shelter in a small abandoned hunting lodge. Miles from help, and knowing they will die outside in the cold, they break open the lock and make their way inside, hoping to wait out the storm until morning. But nothing can prepare them for what they find behind the door... |
But as the evening darkens, old secrets are beginning to find their way to the light. And as the tension escalates between the four friends, it soon becomes clear that the danger they discovered lurking in the cabin is far from the only thing the only mystery that will be uncovered tonight. Nor the only thing to be afraid of...
In more Ragnar news, his last standalone, The Girl Who Died, was awarded the Audiobook of the Year at Capital Crime's inaugural Fingerprint Awards. Ragnar collected the prize alongside narrator, Amanda Redman during the weekend's festivities. |
My Daughter's Secrets, the new psychological thriller from E. V. Seymour, was published last week in eBook and it is a corker of a twisty page-turner! Grace has the perfect life. Then her husband replaces her with a younger, blonder version. Three years later, Grace’s sixteen-year-old daughter is stabbed to death in a seedy hotel. Grace’s life stops. |
Until someone breaks into Grace’s house and ransacks Tara’s belongings.
And now the questions have only just begun.
Grace thought she knew her daughter. But Tara had been keeping secrets from her. Very dark secrets.
This month, they're featuring Becca Day's debut, The Girl Beyond the Gate and Jo Thomas' most recent outing, Keeping A Christmas Promise.
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Also published last week was the debut non-fiction book from Suzie Edge, Mortal Monarchs, which went to a second reprint before publication, having sold out almost everywhere, and bagged a number one bestseller flag on Amazon a whole nine months before publication day! We have it on good authority a new wave of copies are being sent to retailers this week, so don't delay - order your copy now! |
The paperback for R. C. Bridgestock's new DI Charley Mann book, Vengeance, was published last week: West Yorkshire DI Charley Mann is called for what seems a routine job. Prior to demolition a deserted manor house appears to have been the target of an arson attack. But something isn’t right. The house has a dark history – and a dark present. When the remains of two bodies are discovered hidden inside, it soon emerges they were murdered decades apart. Who are they? What are their connections to the house? Why were they killed? And what is the connection to the fire? Amongst the ashes, Charley is soon drawn into a web of deceit and violent plots. |
Another publication day congratulations now; this time to Erin Green, whose gorgeous and romantic, A Shetland Christmas Carol, was published in paperback last week. Will the gift of friendship save their past, present and future? Callie has taken multiple jobs to make the money she desperately needs. Her favourite is being the new guide for Lerwick Manor's alpaca walks. But her troublesome past is making it difficult to prove to others that she's learned from her mistakes. |
Tabitha sells homemade soap at the Stables Gallery, but her true passion is for amateur dramatics. Winning a role in the group's festive production of A Christmas Carol, Tabby is determined to make her mark - but will her growing feelings for fellow actor Rabbie distract her?
As Christmas draws near, can true friendship save the past, present and future of the Lerwick community?
Finally, we are delighted to announce that the debut novel from Emma Medrano, Nothing Serious, has been sold to Penguin imprint Michael Joseph, in a two-book deal. Emily Glenister sold world rights to MJ's Madeleine Woodfield, and the book, a “blistering and gripping” story about two women who meet online under false pretences and form an unlikely connection, will be published in early 2024. To read the full press release here. |