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"A sacred journey. A twisted killer. A bounty hunter caught in the crosshairs of faith. Nick Hunter’s latest mission in Spain takes a sinister turn when he discovers his target is a deranged serial killer stalking the sacred Camino pilgrimage route. The murderer, driven by a warped religious fervor, brutally slaughters “sinners” in a ritualistic fashion. Joining forces with an unlikely alliance of the police and the Church, Nick must navigate a labyrinth of clues and his own conflicting beliefs to outmaneuver the psychopath. As the allies put their dangerous plan into action, Nick has to rely on his hunter’s instinct to stay one step ahead of the Camino Killer. In this heart-stopping crime thriller, Nick Hunter races against time to prevent more innocent blood from being spilled on the ancient trail. Perfect for fans of Lee Child, J.B. Turner and Rob Sinclair."

Dean Carson (Author), Simon Mattacks (Narrator)

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The Business of Death

"He was paid to clean up their mess. Now, he’s their biggest loose end. Nick Hunter is an old-fashioned bag ‘em and tag ‘em bounty hunter. His job is to track down people who don’t want to be tracked down and kill them for a price. The one golden rule that he has never broken is to leave no collateral damage. Ever. But when a CIA job in Bosnia goes wrong, he finds himself the target of a lethal conspiracy. Betrayed, hunted and alone, Nick must navigate a treacherous maze of international espionage and criminal syndicates to uncover the truth. In this thrilling first installment of The Nick Hunter Vigilante Thriller Series, author Dean Carson delivers a gritty, action-packed thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the final, explosive conclusion. Perfect for fans of Lee Child, J.B. Turner and Rob Sinclair."

Dean Carson (Author), Simon Mattacks (Narrator)

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The Mermaid's Cry

"When DI Ben Kitto sees a baby thrown into Penzance harbour, he prays it's a trick of the light. But the threat is real. The child survives – barely – and soon a chilling pattern emerges. As the Burning Sky Festival brings dancers, dreamers and stargazers to Cornwall's coast, children begin to vanish. A small mermaid figurine is found beside each scene, echoing the legend of the Mermaid of Zennor, who lured a man to his death beneath the waves. Still reeling from a devastating bereavement and determined to protect his young son, Ben is pulled into a deadly investigation. Then the killer's messages begin arriving at his home. As the summer solstice approaches, Ben must confront the boundaries of love, loss and obsession. In a final, desperate chase along the headland, only his bond with Noah – and the loyalty of his dog, Shadow – can prevent tragedy from repeating itself."

Kate Rhodes (Author), Simon Mattacks (Narrator)

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Blood Hunt - Discover an explosive suspense thriller of hidden corruption and deadly enemies (Unabridged)

"Joe didn't go looking for trouble, but sometimes trouble found him. Joe Clayton thought the dangers of his undercover career were behind him. He was wrong. One grey October morning, while working in a quiet Bristol street, he hears the voice of the man who has sworn to destroy him. Minutes later Joe is running for his life... again. Desperate for sanctuary, he heads for the small Cornish town of Trelennan, and the home of Fiona Bamber, widow of a former police colleague. But Fiona reacts strangely to his arrival, and gradually Joe discovers that Trelennan is far from the idyllic, law-abiding resort it claims to be. The town is in the grip of one man. Leon Race does not welcome strangers, especially ex-cops who start asking questions about missing women. Soon Joe is caught up in another undercover role, but as he penetrates the web of secrets that ensnares the town's elite, his own secret is at risk of discovery. And all the time his old enemy is circling... Title previously published as Blood Falls Praise for Tom Bale: 'A fantastic thriller. Gripped me from the first page and didn't let go. Tom Bale is the British Harlan Coben.' John Carson 'Tom Bale is one of the best British thriller writers around.' Simon Kernick 'A masterclass in nail-biting tension and a true page turner, but that's not all. Bale sensitively explores themes of revenge, grief and fatherhood and gives us very well-developed characters and surprising twists.' Bestselling author K. L. Slater"

Tom Bale (Author), Simon Mattacks (Narrator)

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Invasion Downfall - Invasion UK series - Discover a high-stakes thriller of invasion, betrayal and survival for 2026 (Unabridged)

"The first explosive title in the thought-provoking military thriller series from DC Alden. ???????? When a truck bomb destroys Whitehall, Prime Minister Harry Beecham survives... Only to learn the attack is the opening strike in a coup designed to conquer Britain. Rescued by the SAS, Harry must escape a chaotic London to reach a secure refuge in the West Country, as political traitors invite Islamic forces onto British soil. Elsewhere, ex-con Morgan Blake and his neighbour Izzy Gray watch an airliner fall from the sky over west London. With streets descending into violence and panic, Morgan activates a desperate plan to escape the capital - a plan that becomes a brutal test of courage, instinct, and trust. As an invading army gathers on the Scottish border, British troops dig in for the final, brutal fight-but Harry Beecham has one last, desperate plan-one that could either reclaim a nation or finish it forever. The battle for Britain has begun. *Please note: This edition of Invasion Downfall has been reworked and reimagined to deliver a fresh reading experience for both new and returning readers. What readers are saying about Invasion Downfall: 'Quite simply, Invasion is without doubt one of the best novels I have read in a long time.'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Powerful and gripping' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I liked most of Tom Clancy's older, cold war novels and I think this bears some comparison in style and quality. Thoroughly recommended!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'DC Alden is a master at his craft'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I couldn't stop reading. This book was amazing.'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

DC Alden (Author), Simon Mattacks (Narrator)

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Death of a Fugitive - Discover a BRAND NEW gripping Tudor mystery of crime, deceit and danger for 2026 (Unabridged)

"A BRAND NEW instalment in a gripping Tudor mystery from bestselling author John Pilkington. Perfect for fans of Andrew Taylor and S. J. Parris. This Ward, Cutler... it seethes, does it not? 1595, Bishopsgate Ward, London. Matthew Cutler, constable for the parish of Spitalfields, prides himself on always being on the side of justice. So when a young man on the run, whose only 'crime' was protesting about high prices and corruption, hides out in Bishopsgate, not for the first time Cutler finds his duties as constable at odds with his gut feeling. He feels compelled to help him, and not just because his daughter Jane is smitten with the plucky lad... Meanwhile there is trouble in Bishopsgate as fake coins keep turning up, convincing enough to fool many. Tensions rise and people are in fear of a brutal yet shadowy figure: the 'coiner' Thomas Gunnell, who seems to have eyes everywhere. Cutler must once again fall back on his skills of disguise, and risk his own life to root out Gunnell's gang before they bring chaos to Bishopsgate Ward - and danger to everything he holds dear. Praise for John Pilkington: 'The quality of the writing and evocation of the Elizabethan Age is right up there with C J Sansom - and that could be no higher recommendation. I devoured it with relish and a buzz of contentment.' Reader Review 'Brilliant! I just love the way in which he brings his characters to life and makes them so believable. He is a master of descriptive prose.' Reader Review 'Gripping, enjoyable and too difficult to put down' Reader Review 'John Pilkington continues to delight and inform. His writing style flows with ease and wit and I look forward to more of his tales' Reader Review 'I was gripped from start to finish.' Reader Review"

John Pilkington (Author), Simon Mattacks (Narrator)

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Murder in Rome (Unabridged)

"The BRAND NEW instalment in the bestselling, beloved Armstrong & Oscar Cozy Mystery series! A road leading to Rome Former DCI Dan Armstrong has been living and working in Florence for nearly three years-yet somehow, Rome has always eluded him. That is, until glamorous TV celebrity Tamsin Goodfaith turns up with a request he can't refuse: investigate her uncle's suspicious death in the Eternal City. Murder at the castle Philip Hastings was a billionaire financier, found dead at his magnificent-if slightly spooky-medieval castle in the Roman hills. Dan and his faithful canine companion, Oscar, soon find themselves surrounded by luxury, secrets and more suspects than sightseeing opportunities. This time it's personal But when a second murder follows close behind, the case turns dangerously personal. With whispers of ghosts and crumbling alibis, Dan and Oscar must sniff out the truth before he becomes the next victim. Harder to crack than castle walls-and harder still than stopping Oscar from stealing snacks-this Roman holiday is anything but relaxing. What readers are saying about T.A.Williams 'A fun mystery and a good read with descriptions that made me want to go book a flight. Dan and Oscar are a great team and kept me guessing!' Bestselling author Anita Davison 'The perfect combination of character, setting and plot, heralding an addictive new cozy mystery series!' Bestselling author Debbie Young 'Watching unassuming detective Dan Armstrong wheedle the truth out of folks is great fun. Highly Entertaining read!' Bestselling author Kelly Oliver 'There's nothing quite like losing yourself in a satisfying mystery and T A Williams is one of the most reliable writers around for immersive, unpredictable and exciting cosy crime novels set in Italy.' Reader review 'I am an absolute fan of the Armstrong and Oscar books. They are perfect mysteries with just enough humor.' Reader review 'Highly recommended for cozy mystery fans, especially those who enjoy atmospheric settings and the lovable presence of a canine sidekick. Perfect for a weekend escape!' Reader review 'A delightful tale in the most glorious settings, beautifully written, as always. I hope this series continues for a long, long time - it's one of my very favourite cosy mysteries!' Reader review"

T A Williams (Author), Simon Mattacks (Narrator)

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Shadow Hunt -A heart-pounding thriller series from Tom Bale for 2026 (Unabridged)

"Discover the first in this breathtaking, unputdownable series from bestselling author Tom Bale. If you're a fan of Reacher - you will LOVE Clayton! Suddenly Joe was back in the job and doing what he did best... becoming someone else. Mixing with the bad guys in order to bring them down. Three years ago, after an undercover police operation went disastrously wrong, CID officer Joe Clayton lost his career and his family. Forced to adopt a new identity, he lives under the radar, taking whatever jobs he can find. Always looking over his shoulder, always hunted. Now living on the tiny south coast island of Terror's Reach, home to rival business tycoons Robert Felton and Valentin Nasenko, Joe works as a bodyguard to Nasenko's wife, Cassie, and her two children. But when a burning summer's day explodes into violence, and a murderous gang targets the ultra-exclusive community, only one man stands a chance of saving the residents from annihilation. Joe must draw upon all his skills and determination to keep them alive. But nothing is as it seems on Terror's Reach, and a long night of betrayal and murder leaves Joe fighting for his own survival ... *Title previously published as Terror's Reach Praise for Tom Bale: 'Very clever and very nasty. Tom Bale is back. With a vengeance.' - Bestselling author Luke Jennings 'A masterclass in nail-biting tension and a true page turner' Bestselling author K. L. Slater 'A fantastic thriller. Gripped me from the first page and didn't let go. Tom Bale is the British Harlan Coben.' John Carson 'Tom Bale is one of the best British thriller writers around.' Simon Kernick Readers are loving the Joe Clayton series... 'A beautifully crafted book Mr Bale. Give me more more more!' Reader Review 'Buckle up! Another great read from this superb author' Reader Review 'Think of the type of character Reacher is, re-invent him as English and you have Tom Bale's Joe.' Reader Review 'Relentless action and drama. Tom Bale's books are brilliant' Reader Review ''Unputdownable' is a cliché but it applies to Bale's books. Conclusion: a great read.' Reader Review"

Tom Bale (Author), Simon Mattacks (Narrator)

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Operation Berlin -A BRAND NEW post-war mystery from Sunday Times bestselling author Michael Ridpath (Unabridged)

"Discover the first in a BRAND-NEW series of post-WW1 mysteries, from international bestselling author Michael Ridpath. An absolute must-read for fans of Robert Harris, Alan Furst and Robert Goddard.'The perfect marriage of thriller and whodunit' Simon Brett In a city rebuilding from war, truth can be the most dangerous weapon of all. Berlin, 1930. Historian Archie Laverick, scarred mentally and physically by the Great War, travels to Berlin to research a famed Prussian general. His quiet study is shattered when he crosses paths with Esme Carmichael, a spirited young American intent on making her name as a foreign correspondent. When a shooting at a Saxon castle leaves a young Jewish woman accused of murder, Archie and Esme are drawn into a perilous hunt for the truth. Their investigation cuts through the glittering façades and lingering scars of a nation still reeling from war - where resentment simmers, political alliances shift, and the first shadows of a new conflict fall across Europe. Amid whispers of blackmail and betrayal, the pair must navigate intrigue and danger to unmask a killer hiding in plain sight. A tense, atmospheric mystery set in a world between wars - perfect for fans of Philip Kerr's Berlin Trilogy, Robert Harris's Fatherland, and Alan Furst's spy novels. Praise for Operation Berlin: 'A thrilling cocktail of historical fiction and whodunit noir set in the dark days of the Weimar Republic. Outstanding.' Alex Shaw 'A perfectly crafted mystery set in a perfectly rendered inter-war Germany, riven by emergent dark forces and populated with the lost, the damaged and the haunted. Michael Ridpath has created something very special here.' Craig Russell 'The perfect marriage of thriller and whodunit. The edgy atmosphere of Berlin at that time is brilliantly captured and Ridpath marshals a large cast of characters with great skill. A great read' Simon Brett 'Thrilling, pacey, witty, richly atmospheric and filled with intrigue, Operation Berlin takes us deep into a fascinating chapter of German history. I look forward to their next adventure!' Sophie Hardach 'An intriguing mystery capturing perfectly the atmosphere of 1930s Berlin.' Kate Ellis 'A thoroughly absorbing and informative historical thriller, with two beautifully drawn central characters. The book perfectly captures the essence of the menace and fragility at the time of the Weimar Republic.' Chris Lloyd 'Evocative and engrossing - superb characters in a fascinating setting. Better still, the solution to the mystery makes perfect, satisfying sense - a genuine achievement in modern crime writing.' TE Kinsey 'Brilliant! A vivid murder mystery set in 1930s Germany as Europe recovers from one war while sliding toward another. Intelligent, tense and hauntingly relevant. Michael Ridpath is a substantive, master storyteller.' Humphrew Hawksley 'A compelling and atmospheric historical thriller, set in the louche, febrile Berlin of the dying years of the Weimar Republic, and introducing the intriguing partnership of amateur detectives Sir Archibald Laverick, war-damaged veteran, and Emma Carmichael, a sparky American would-be journalist.' Aline Templeton Further praise for Michael Ridpath: 'Ridpath has that read-on factor that sets bestsellers apart' The Guardian 'It is the author's insight that gives his novel so much life. And he can write... Yes, he has a winner here' The New York Times 'For sheer entertainment, there's nothing in the mystery genre to beat a well-constructed thriller... The new book of Michael Ridpath provides a master-class in how it's done. I read it in one gulp' The Observer 'As slick and compulsive a piece of storytelling as can be found in the best of blockbuster fiction' Sunday Express"

Michael Ridpath (Author), Simon Mattacks (Narrator)

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The Man Who Cried

"There are men who can at times be stirred by the power and conflict of their own emotions to the point of shedding tears. Such a man was Abel Mason. Unhappily married to the shrewish Lena, he sought release in a love affair that soon ended in brutal tragedy. Abel left home, taking with him his young son, Dick, and together they tramped their way to the North where his roots lay. It was a hard and sometimes traumatic journey, and at its end there seemed to open up whole new vistas of life and experience. But the spectre of the past remained, and the burden of its secrets continued to play a major part in shaping both Abel and his son's destiny."

Catherine Cookson (Author), Simon Mattacks (Narrator)

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Inside the Mind of Jeffrey Dahmer - The Cannibal Killer (Unabridged)

"Sunday Times bestselling author Christopher Berry-Dee seeks to understand the motivation, the amoral urges and the merciless horror behind Dahmer's inhuman behaviour Sunday Times bestselling author Christopher Berry-Dee is the man who talks to serial killers. A world-renowned investigative criminologist, he has gained the trust of murderers across the world, entered their high security prisons, and discussed in detail their shocking crimes. Berry-Dee now delves into the mind of perhaps the most sadistic and psychopathic killer of all time. Between 1978 and 1991, Jeffrey Dahmer murdered and dismembered seventeen boys and men. But he is most notorious for what happened to his victims after their grisly deaths and the shocking depravity that led to Dahmer being dubbed the 'Milwaukee Cannibal'. Using his long experience and psychological expertise, Berry-Dee seeks to understand the motivation, the amoral urges and the merciless horror behind Dahmer's inhuman behaviour: what could make a man do this?"

Christopher Berry-Dee (Author), Simon Mattacks (Narrator)

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Nasty Business - A gritty gangland thriller that you won't be able to put down (Unabridged)

"A gritty powerful story. A must read for fans of gangland crime' -Bestselling author Kerry Kaya Bold, daring and ruthless, Tony Lambrianu is now the main player in London's sleazy but lucrative underworld. As the boss of a high-end nightclub in the West End and with a never-ending string of gorgeous women on his arm, Tony is the darling of the tabloids. However, despite his success, the little boy who lived on the streets is never far away. Desperate for respect, he's driven to achieve more and more. Most of all, he craves the acceptance of Ralph Gold and to become a bigger part of his extensive web of organised crime. Fearlessly facing up to enemies, winning battles and becoming the undisputed boss of the London underworld can be a nasty business, but it's the only business Tony knows. And he'll stop at nothing to succeed! Don't miss this brilliant new gangland story from Gillian Godden - guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat! Perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers, Heather Atkinson and Caz Finlay. What people are saying about Gillian Godden! 'A gritty powerful story. A must read for fans of gangland crime' Bestselling author Kerry Kaya 'The characters were so real I'm still looking over my shoulder!' Bestselling author Owen Mullen 'Exciting, breathtaking and absolutely fantastic' Reader Review 'If you are looking for a great gangland, family drama series these books are for you!' Reader Review 'A fast and riveting book that will keep you burning the midnight oil!! Highly recommended' Reader Review Please note, this is a re-release of Nasty Business previously published by Gillian Godden"

Gillian Godden (Author), Simon Mattacks (Narrator)

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