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In Block 46, profiler Emily Roy and true crime writer Alexis Castells investigate two murders in Sweden and London that mirror each other in terrifying detail.
Block 46
Mystery · Thriller · Noir
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In Block 46, profiler Emily Roy and true crime writer Alexis Castells investigate two murders in Sweden and London that mirror each other in terrifying detail. Their hunt uncovers a link to Buchenwald, where past atrocities echo into the present. With 4.1 stars on Amazon and multiple awards, this intense thriller blends Nordic Noir atmosphere with haunting historical depth.
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A brutal murder in a quiet Swedish marina ignites a chilling investigation in Block 46, the first novel in the Roy and Castells series. When jewellery designer Linnea Blix is found mutilated in Falkenberg, and a young boy is discovered in London with identical wounds, profiler Emily Roy recognizes a pattern shaped by calculated cruelty.
Working alongside Alexis Castells, a true crime writer and Linnea’s close friend, Emily traces the violence across countries and decades. Their search leads them deep into the past, where the horrors of Buchenwald reveal a link between present day killings and a man who once clung to humanity within the camp’s brutality.
With 4.1 stars on Amazon, award recognition, and international bestseller status, this dark, atmospheric thriller delivers a gripping blend of modern investigation and historical menace.
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In postwar Hollywood, returning soldier Ben Collier investigates his brother’s mysterious death and finds a world of secrets, politics, and lies.
Stardust
Historical Fiction · Mystery · Historical Mystery · Noir
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In postwar Hollywood, returning soldier Ben Collier investigates his brother’s mysterious death and finds a world of secrets, politics, and lies. As he searches for the truth, he uncovers a darkness that threatens everything he loves. Joseph Kanon’s Stardust is a gripping historical thriller of intrigue, betrayal, and moral reckoning.
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Hollywood, 1945. A city of secrets, where glamour hides betrayal and every shadow tells a lie.
Ben Collier returns from war-torn Europe to discover that his brother, a decorated filmmaker, has died in what appears to be suicide. But the story doesn’t add up. Drawn into the world of studio politics and postwar paranoia, Ben uncovers a tangle of ambition, corruption, and buried truth that reaches far beyond Hollywood’s glittering facade.
As he searches for answers, he’s forced to confront his own family’s past and the moral compromises of a country still haunted by war.
Joseph Kanon’s Stardust is a haunting historical thriller about love, loyalty, and the dangerous illusions that define both movies and men.
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A disappearance pulls an estranged sister back into a country shaped by silence, exposure, and buried violence.
Cold as Hell
Thriller · Noir · Suspense
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A disappearance pulls an estranged sister back into a country shaped by silence, exposure, and buried violence. Cold as Hell follows Áróra as she searches Iceland for her missing sister, uncovering manipulation, abuse, and truths that refuse to stay hidden under the midnight sun. This Nordic noir thriller blends personal reckoning with a methodical investigation, grounded in atmosphere, emotional restraint, and mounting unease.
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ÁrÓra returns to Iceland when her estranged sister goes missing, and her search leads to places she could never have imagined. A chilling, tense thriller – FIRST in an addictive, nerve-shattering new series – from one of Iceland's bestselling authors...
'Icelandic crime writing at its finest ... immersive and unnerving' Shari Lapena
'Best-selling Icelandic crime-writer Sigurdardottir has built a formidable reputation with just four novels, but here she introduces a new protagonist who is set to cement her legacy' Daily Mail
'Another bleak, unpredictable classic' Metro
**Winner: Best Icelandic Crime Novel of the Year**
Icelandic sisters ÁrÓra and Ísafold live in different countries and aren't on speaking terms, but when their mother loses contact with Ísafold, ÁrÓra reluctantly returns to Iceland to find her sister. But she soon realizes that her sister isn't avoiding her ... she has disappeared, without trace.
As she confronts Ísafold's abusive, drug-dealing boyfriend BjÖrn, and begins to probe her sister's reclusive neighbours – who have their own reasons for staying out of sight – ÁrÓra is led into an ever-darker web of intrigue and manipulation.
Baffled by the conflicting details of her sister's life, and blinded by the shiveringly bright midnight sun of the Icelandic summer, ÁrÓra enlists the help of police officer DanÍel, as she tries to track her sister's movements, and begins to tail BjÖrn – but she isn't the only one watching...
Slick, tense, atmospheric and superbly plotted, Cold as Hell marks the start of a riveting, addictive new series from one of Iceland's bestselling crime writers.
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Best for readers who like Scandinavian crime thrillers with missing-person investigations, homecoming secrets, and ticking-clock pressure.
For the Missing
Thriller · Mystery · Noir
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A global bestseller called “A thriller that lingers in the memory” by Sunday Times Crime Club, a missing girl case forces a detective to return home and confront dark secrets before time runs out, with a 4.1-star rating from more than 1,700 Amazon reviewers. Best for readers who like Scandinavian crime thrillers with missing-person investigations, homecoming secrets, and ticking-clock pressure.
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'A thriller that lingers in the memory' SUNDAY TIMES CRIME CLUB
'Dark Nordic noir' THE i
'A global bestseller' SUNDAY TIMES
The award-winning, international bestselling Swedish crime debut about a missing girl, and the detective who must return home and confront her darkest secrets in order to find her - for fans of Susie Steiner, Samuel Bjork, and Lisa Jewell.
THE MISSING
Nora's daughter Annabelle has disappeared, last seen on her way home from a party.
THE LOST
Gullspång's inexperienced police are wilting under the national media spotlight - and its residents desperate for answers.
THE CLOCK IS TICKING
Stockholm DI Charlie Lager must return home to find Annabelle, and then get out of town as soon as she can. Before everyone discovers the truth about her . . .
If you liked MISSING, PRESUMED by Susie Steiner, I'M TRAVELLING ALONE by Samuel Bjork, and THEN SHE WAS GONE by Lisa Jewell you will love FOR THE MISSING, the international crime bestseller with a stunning ending.
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A deadly gang war.
Dead I Well May Be
Mystery · Noir
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A deadly gang war. A reckless affair. A betrayal that could cost him everything. Dead I Well May Be (4.1 stars on Amazon) is a gritty, Irish noir thriller from New York Times bestselling author Adrian McKinty. When Michael Forsythe is set up to die, he fights back the only way he knows how—without mercy. Read now.
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A ruthless gang. A dangerous affair. A betrayal that demands blood.
Michael Forsythe didn’t want to go to America. He didn’t want to work for Irish crime boss Darkey White. But he did. Now, in the brutal streets of pre-Giuliani New York, he’s running with a gang of thugs fighting for control of Harlem and the Bronx. Michael is sharp, fearless, and lethal—qualities that make him invaluable to Darkey.
But Michael makes a fatal mistake: he seduces Darkey’s woman. When the boss finds out, Michael is set up for a fall that should end in his death. But Darkey underestimated him. And now, Michael has nothing left to lose.
A 4.1-star Amazon bestseller, Dead I Well May Be is a gritty, violent Irish noir from New York Times bestselling author Adrian McKinty. Perfect for fans of Dennis Lehane and James Ellroy.
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A gripping, high-octane thriller, Girl Zero is perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter and Jeffery Deaver.
Girl Zero
Mystery · Thriller · Noir
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They locked her away, but she survived. Now, Zero is hunting the men who took her sister. Deep in the underground world of human trafficking, she’s found a monster who may hold the key to finding Hope—if she can break him first. A gripping, high-octane thriller, Girl Zero is perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter and Jeffery Deaver.
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They sold her little sister. Now they’ll pay.
At seven years old, the girl known only as Zero was locked away in a dungeon, her childhood stolen by monsters. Nine years later, she escaped—and made sure her captors never hurt anyone again.
But Zero’s vengeance wasn’t enough. Somewhere out there, her little sister, Hope, is still missing. Now, deep in the underworld of drugs and human trafficking, Zero has found a man who "breaks" girls with hammer and nails. But this time, it’s different. He’s part of something bigger.
He may be the key to finding Hope. Zero just has to break him first.
A pulse-pounding thriller packed with relentless action, Girl Zero is perfect for fans of Jeffery Deaver, Karin Slaughter, and Dean Koontz.
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Ideal for readers who enjoy atmospheric Nordic noir, small-town mysteries, complex investigators, and crimes rooted in the past.
The Creak on the Stairs
Literary Fiction · Mystery · Noir
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Called “a chilling demonstration of how monsters are made” by The Times, The Creak on the Stairs follows detective Elma as she returns to Akranes and investigates a woman’s murder at a lighthouse. The case exposes long-buried crimes, shattered memories, and dangerous secrets within the small Icelandic community, with a 4.2-star rating from more than 5,100 Amazon reviewers. Ideal for readers who enjoy atmospheric Nordic noir, small-town mysteries, complex investigators, and crimes rooted in the past.
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When a body of a woman is discovered at a lighthouse in the Icelandic town of Akranes, it soon becomes clear that she's no stranger to the area.
Chief Investigating Officer Elma, who has returned to Akranes following a failed relationship, and her collegues Sævar and Hörður, commence an uneasy investigation, which uncovers a shocking secret in the dead woman's past that continues to reverberate in the present day …
But as Elma and her team make a series of discoveries, they bring to light a host of long-hidden crimes that shake the entire community. Sifting through the rubble of the townspeople's shattered memories, they have to dodge increasingly serious threats, and find justice … before it's too late.
For fans of Yrsa Sigurdardottir, Ruth Rendell, P D James, Sarah Hilary and Camilla Lackberg
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Rated 4.4 stars on Amazon, this fast-paced thriller is perfect for fans of Robert Parker.
Red as Blood
Mystery · Noir
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Murder shatters Longboat Key’s calm in Found by H. Terrell Griffin. With strange documents, missing persons, and deadly pursuits, Matt Royal and J.D. Duncan race to uncover the truth. Rated 4.4 stars on Amazon, this fast-paced thriller is perfect for fans of Robert Parker. Grab your copy now!
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The quiet charm of Longboat Key, Florida, shatters when an old man is murdered and his killer is gunned down fleeing the scene. Strange documents in German and Arabic are found in the killer's car, and soon, the murdered man's friend vanishes. Detective J.D. Duncan receives a cryptic text with a photo of a college friend she believed dead. As Matt Royal and J.D. dig deeper, they’re pursued by dangerous men, forcing Matt’s best friend, Jock Algren—a shadowy government operative—to step in. As chaos unfolds on this sun-drenched island, the trio must unravel a conspiracy that threatens their lives. Found is a gripping, fast-paced mystery perfect for fans of Robert Parker and John Sanford.
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A peaceful new start turns deadly in The Snowdonia Killings by Simon McCleave.
The Snowdonia Killings
Mystery · Noir
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A peaceful new start turns deadly in The Snowdonia Killings by Simon McCleave. DI Ruth Hunter’s first case in North Wales reveals a brutal killer with a taste for cryptic symbols. With 4.1 stars on Amazon and Goodreads, this gripping crime thriller has sold over 2 million copies. Can Ruth solve the case before it’s too late? Grab your copy now!
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Starting over in Snowdonia was DI Ruth Hunter’s dream—until a twisted killer turned it into her worst nightmare. Haunted by her partner’s unsolved disappearance, Ruth leaves London’s gritty streets for the quiet of rural North Wales. But tranquility shatters when a woman’s body is found, marked with strange symbols carved into her skin. Teaming up with her obstinate deputy, Ruth faces a maze of suspects and chilling secrets. When another victim turns up with the same cryptic markings, Ruth realizes the killer is far from finished. Can she solve the case before the murderer strikes again—or will her past catch up with her first? Dive into The Snowdonia Killings, a dark, pulse-pounding crime thriller by #1 bestselling author Simon McCleave.
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A buried body draws old secrets back to the surface when a missing girl is found preserved in the peat on the Isle of Skye.
A Long Time Dead
Mystery · Noir · Police Procedural
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A buried body draws old secrets back to the surface when a missing girl is found preserved in the peat on the Isle of Skye. In A Long Time Dead, D.I. Duncan McAdam returns home to investigate Isla Matheson’s death and confront a remote community that protects its own silence. This crime thriller fits readers drawn to cold cases, island atmospheres, and buried loyalties.
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You can’t stay dead forever…
A group of high school students gather on the Isle of Skye’s remote Coral Beach for a hedonistic night of partying to celebrate the passing of their final exams. The new millennium is on the horizon and the future beckons, promising new hope and a fresh wind of optimism. In the coming days, many will leave the island for work or to study on the mainland, whereas others will remain on Skye and forge a more traditional path much as their families have done for centuries before them.
That is… all but one…
D.I. Duncan McAdam is dispatched home to the Misty Isle. A body has been found buried in a remote location on the Waternish peninsula. Well preserved in the peat, Isla Matheson – missing for the better part of two decades – is revealed to a shocked island community. A teenage runaway is dead… and no one is talking…
Joining a small team of detectives, Duncan is tasked with revisiting those who knew Isla, those who cared for her… and those with the potential to kill her… In a remote community well used to settling scores among themselves, will they trust one of their own when he asks questions or will they persevere with the façade of ignorance?
A Long Time Dead is the first book in the new Misty Isle series of crime thrillers from the Amazon #1 multi-million selling crime writer, J M Dalgliesh, the author of the Hidden Norfolk and Dark Yorkshire books.
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Once a celebrated chef, Laura Harris now finds herself accused of murder, blamed for the shocking death of her friend and mentor, Hattie Stenburg.
A Hush at Midnight
Mystery · Noir
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Once a celebrated chef, Laura Harris now finds herself accused of murder, blamed for the shocking death of her friend and mentor, Hattie Stenburg. But as Laura digs into Hattie’s past, dark secrets surface, and a dangerous game begins—one where uncovering the truth could mean her own survival.
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Once celebrated for her show-stopping pastries, former celebrity chef Laura Harris now faces accusations of murder, not adoration.
Laura stands accused of smothering Hattie Stenburg—a WWII pilot and beloved matriarch who had recently named Laura heir to her estate. The town is horrified, but Laura, heartbroken and bewildered, knows something’s amiss.
As Laura digs deeper, she uncovers secrets buried within the town’s picturesque charm, realizing someone powerful wants her out of Texas. The killer's taunting clues and threats make it clear: leave, or pay the price.
With her reputation, freedom, and life on the line, Laura races to expose the truth before becoming the next victim. But will she uncover the killer before the clock runs out?
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In Sandviken’s dark forests, a shocking discovery reveals that a sadistic killer has been hiding in plain sight for 30 years.
The Find
Mystery · Noir
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In Sandviken’s dark forests, a shocking discovery reveals that a sadistic killer has been hiding in plain sight for 30 years. Four families, once bound by cherished summers, now face a horrifying truth. As detectives race against time, they’re forced to confront both a cunning murderer—and their own buried fears.
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In the heart of Sandviken’s dark forests, a chilling discovery shatters the lives of four close-knit families. Their idyllic summers hold a sinister secret: for 30 years, a sadistic killer has lived among them, preying on young girls undetected.
Now, as investigators close in, they face not only a ruthless and elusive murderer but the darkness within themselves that his crimes evoke. Each twist in the case drives them deeper into his brutal mind, challenging their courage, convictions, and sanity.
With lives hanging in the balance, they must confront their own fears and flaws. Can they catch the killer before he strikes again—or will he slip through their grasp, claiming his next victim?
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