I've always been drawn to the quiet resilience of things, to the way a tiny seed can push through concrete or how a forgotten garden can, with just a little care, burst back into vibrant life. It's this same quiet resilience that I found in Elara, the heart of this story. Like so many of us, she's navigated the treacherous terrain of heartbreak, carrying invisible wounds that ache in the hushed hours of the night. These are the scars that don't show on the surface, the ones that leave us f...

The second book in the Detective Elea Baker series from New York Times, USA Today and international No.1 bestselling author. Perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths and Stuart MacBride.*******Thirty years ago, a killer hid in plain sight. A predator known as the Night Watcher. When he was caught, the nightmare was supposed to be over.But in Lincoln, the past is stirring.The killings have started again –

'Absolutely outstanding' Angela Marsons'A pure, dark, joy’ John MarrsTen years ago, in the depths of the Finnish winter, Detective Elea Baker’s daughter was taken—and never found.Now, in the quiet streets of Lincoln, girls are disappearing again. When one is found on the cathedral steps, clutching a chilling clue linked to the decade-old abduction, there’s only one person who can solve the case: Elea.Dragged ...

A THRILLING NEW SERIES FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER CAROLINE MITCHELL'One of the best opening chapters I've ever read' - ANGELA MARSONS'Terrifying, mysterious and suspenseful. A brilliant read.' - PATRICIA GIBNEY_______'I remember the day I died quite clearly.'Blackhall Manor has witnessed many dark crimes, long before five teenage girls break in to play the Midnight Game. It was supposed ...

'Absolutely fantastic! This one certainly did not disappoint. Many plot twists that keep you guessing and gripped. A must read!!' Reader review, 5 starsDetective Sarah Noble investigates a dark case in the town of Slayton.It began with the whispers.In the woods, in the park, and always at night. Then they came into town, down dark alleys, and in the shadows. Before long there was a knock on the door.When the...

'I loved every second... so many twists and turns... It is one of those "just one more chapter" type books that end up keeping you up all night,' Reader review, 5 starsWhen hundreds of birds fall from the sky into Slayton's lake in a terrifying freak event, the waters are dredged - revealing a dark, long-held secret.An old pram is pulled from the depths, with the bones of a baby still strapped inside.It's the moment that new mother,...

'THIS RIGHT HERE IS WHY CAROLINE MITCHELL IS THE QUEEN OF CRIME!!!' Reader review, 5 starsYour perfect escape. Your worst nightmare.DC Nicola McKenna promised her boyfriend Matt she would leave work behind for a romantic weekend in the Isle of Skye, but things get off to a bad start when a hotel mix-up leaves them stranded, just as a snowstorm is blowing in. Luckily, one last guest house on...

A complete guide to finding and working with your personal dragons for healing, empowerment and adventure from Caroline Mitchell, bestselling creator of the Dragon Path Oracle Cards**.**How to Live with Dragons is the book Caroline Mitchell, the "Original Dragon Lady", wishes she had when she began her dragon journey. Encapsulating two decades of working with dragon energy, it is a complete guide to finding and working with your p...

Do you have frequent, intense mood swings? Do they seem to happen for no real reason? Mood swings are normal reactions to life events, but, if your emotions are dominating your life, it might be time to take action. Mood Swings provides effective exercises and advice to help manage those dips in mood that leave you sad, mad or anxious.Topics include:causes of mood swingstriggers, such as lack of sleep, diet, alcohol and medical conditionseffects on th...

Your perfect escape. Your worst nightmare.DC Nicola McKenna promised her boyfriend Matt she would leave work behind for a romantic weekend in the Isle of Skye, but things get off to a bad start when a hotel mix-up leaves them stranded, just as a snowstorm is blowing in. Luckily, one last guest house on the island has room...The couple is glad to reach the safety of The Loch House, especially with little

A string of suicides. A community in terror. And a chilling conspiracy only DI Amy Winter can crack.A wave of apparent suicides hits a string of seaside resorts, but when a police officer is named as the latest to die, DI Amy Winter suspects there may be more than mere coincidence to these tragic deaths. But what dark motive could cause someone to throw themselves into the cold depths of the North Sea?Someone in the community knows more than they are lettin...

A victim on display. A detective on the rails.Shopping with her sister, DI Amy Winter is admiring a Valentine’s Day window display of a perfect bride encrusted in diamonds and resplendent in lace—until she notices blood oozing from the mannequin’s mouth.This is no stunt. A post-mortem reveals the victim was left to die on her macabre throne for all to see. When a second victim is found, it emerges that both women were ‘Sugar Babes’ arranging dates with olde...