Some friendships are to die for…Emily Swanson has worked hard to escape her troubled past. Now, she’s a confident student teacher with a bright future. But when her classmate vanishes without a trace, Emily is the only one who seems to care.The more she digs, the more she realises that Becky wasn’t who she claimed to be. Everyone has a reason to hate her—but has someone hated her enough to kill?As Emily pieces together the truth, she’s caught in a d...

Good people can do terrible things...Devil’s Cove was supposed to be safe. Until a killer was unmasked—and the truth became more horrifying than anyone imagined.As the Cornish community reels from the discovery of a predator hiding behind a familiar face, Carrie is desperate to find her missing son, Cal—now implicated in the crimes. But she’s not the only one searching for him.A dangerous cult has emerged from the shadows, determined to protect thei...

Heiress Kerenza Trezise was about to marry the man she loved… until she shocked everyone by taking her own life in front of the wedding party.Still bearing the scars of her last case, private investigator Blake Hollow knows the Trezise suicide could be the one that puts her back in the game. But as she delves into the tragedy at the ancient Frenchman's Creek manor, where mist clings to granite walls and locals whisper of old curses, Blake uncovers a family steeped ...

The game of love can be murder...When shy student Wendy is found bludgeoned to death, her classmate Bridget is the chief suspect. But what turns a caring teenager into a cold-blooded killer?Private eye Emily Swanson is desperate to find out. Bridget is the little sister of Emily's oldest friend, and with no motive or history of violence, her role in the crime doesn't add up. Until Emily's investigation leads to a horrifying discovery.A psychopath is...

"Creepy and gripping... Richards returns with another nail-biter." — The BooksellerStep into the shadows of Cornwall’s haunting coastline in this gripping box set, featuring the first three books in the PI Blake Hollow crime series. Perfect for fans of Silence of the Lambs, Broadchurch, and Sharp Objects, this collection delivers dark secrets, twisted killers, and a private investigator haunted by her past.Book 1:...

Bad things happen in the dark...It’s been a long night at Hap’s Truck Stop & Roadside Diner. Norma is counting the minutes until the end of her double shift, while her boss Jean is baking the perfect apple pie.But all hell is about to break loose.A badly injured stranger staggers in from the dark. Believing he’s been in a road accident, Norma and Jean rush to help. But with the phones down and miles from the nearest town, their chances of saving him...

When private investigator Blake Hollow finds the body of a missing teenager on the moors of rural Cornwall, a deep-seated childhood trauma is reawakened…For over 18 years, the veteran private eye has been tormented by the disappearance of her best friend. Now, reluctantly back in her hometown, Blake is shocked to learn that the daughter of another old school friend has vanished.Troubled by painful memories, Blake is determined to find Lucy Truscott alive. B...

Three dark and gripping psychological crime thrillers featuring private investigator Emily Swanson.“Electrifying… Should surely be on TV.” — The BooksellerBOOK 4: WATCH YOU SLEEPSomeone called The Witness is terrorizing a young family in their suburban home. P.I. Emily Swanson is hired to investigate. But as she draws closer to the identity of The Witness, she begins to question the vulnerable family’s story—and finds her l...

Book 2 of 3It began with The Cove. Now the suspense continues in the second book of the Devil’s Cove Trilogy.Devil’s Cove used to be a safe place to live. Until a serial killer was caught hiding behind a familiar face.As the Cornish community reels in shock, missing teen Cal has been implicated in the murders. Desperate for answers, his mother Carrie is determined to track him down. But so is someone else…Crime writ...

Three chilling psychological crime thrillers featuring amateur sleuth turned private investigator Emily Swanson."Electrifying... Should surely be on TV." — The BooksellerBOOK 1: NEXT TO DISAPPEARWhen former teacher Emily Swanson moves into a new London home, she begins to investigate the previous owner’s disappearance—but nothing can prepare her for the truth. And the closer Emily gets to the troubled nurse’s bone-chilling ...

Only The Chosen Will Survive...Book 3 of 3Six months have passed since the horrific events at Burnt House Farm and peace has finally been restored in Devil’s Cove. But trouble is on the horizon.As the town prepares for the annual Devil’s Day festival, Carrie is struggling to come to terms with her son's crimes while salvaging what's left of her family. Meanwhile, Nat is on a dangerous path of self-destruction as she seeks revenge on the mysterious D...

Are your students baffled by Baudrillard? Dazed by Deleuze? Confused by Kristeva? Other beginners' guides can feel as impenetrable as the original texts to students who 'think in images'. "Contemporary Thinkers Reframed" instead uses the language of the arts to explore the usefulness in practice of complex ideas. Short, contemporary and accessible, these lively books utilise actual examples of artworks, films, television shows, works of architecture, fashion and even computer games to expl...