Showing results by publisher "Avon" in Crime Fiction

Two girls go missing, decades apart. What would you do if one was your daughter? When eight-year-old Grace goes missing from a sweetshop on the way home from school, her mother Emma is plunged into a nightmare. Her family rallies around, but as the police hunt begins, cracks begin to emerge...

Get hooked on the Edinburgh-set DI Luc Callanach series from the million-copy internationally bestselling author. ‘I love, love, LOVE Perfect Remains!’ Reader review ‘A superb debut!’ Reader review ‘Without doubt, this is one of the best detective series I have ever read.’ Woman’s...

Put your wits to the test in this festive crime novel stuffed with puzzles! ‘Totally unique, combining great murder mystery with proper brain-teasers’ Antony Johnston​ Renowned puzzler Audrey Peppertree is hosting a luxurious Christmas party in her famous manor. Her invitation was a...

Cat Sebastian returns to Georgian London with a stunning tale of a reluctant criminal and the thief who cannot help but love her. Marian Hayes, the Duchess of Clare, just shot her husband. Of course, the evil, murderous man deserved what was coming to him, but now she must flee to the...

‘Relentless pace, devilish cleverness and a laser-sharp focus on plot.’ Chris Brookmyre ‘Without doubt, this is one of the best detective series I have read.’ Woman’s Way Magazine There’s no easy way to die… Unknown to DI Luc Callanach and the newly promoted DCI Ava Turner, a...

"Full of twists and turns" Reader Review ★★★★★ Can she close the book on a killer close to home? It should be the most wonderful time of the year, but when a stranger turns up dead after a Christmas party, the festive season is about to be anything but merry for the small town of...

"Nail biting crescendo of an ending!" Reader Review ★★★★★ ___________________ To find the truth, she’ll have to read between the lines… Bookstore owner and crime writer Jen is leaving her amateur sleuthing days behind her. She’s got a new novel to finish – if she could just...

I should never have taken that DNA test. Then maybe things wouldn't have gone so wrong… 'This is not just a thriller; it's a story that stays with you', Reader review ★★★★★ Lily thought she was an ordinary woman with an ordinary life. But when a DNA test seems to reveal she carries...

Praise for Tess Mackey 'The plot twist slapped me across the face so hard I couldn’t control my breathing' ★★★★★ Netgalley reviewer 'If you think you’ve read every possible twist in a psychological thriller… think again' ★★★★★ Netgalley reviewer...

Don't miss the perfect Christmas present for yourself (or for that best friend who would definitely help you hide a body…) ––––––––––––––––––––– Anna's Christmas Eve To Do List: 1. Wrap the kids' presents​ 2. Peel the potatoes ​ 3. Get rid of the...

‘Engaging, gripping, addictive and completely unpredictable. An absolute must read. Ali Blood is an author to watch’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ She’s married to a monster. Till death do them part… Emma’s husband is in prison. Emma’s husband claims he is innocent. Emma’s...

Retired schoolteachers and amateur sleuths Liz, Pat and Thelma have a brand-new mystery to solve in this witty tale – perfect for fans of The Thursday Murder Club and Robert Thorogood Curious white envelopes have been delivered to friends and neighbours. Inside are letters revealing the...

‘Wow! This book kept me on the edge of my seat and every time I thought I knew what was going to happen there was another fabulous twist. I loved it.’ Reader review ★★★★★ ‘Well! I HORSED through The Nurse, pure HORSED! Tense, pacey, unputdownable.’ – MARIAN KEYES Someone is...

*Read it before you watch it – now a major TV series for Paramount+* ‘The final double twist is well worth waiting for’ My Weekly ‘Hooks you in to the drama straight away’ The Sun Every marriage has its secrets… Beth and Tom Hardcastle are the envy of their neighbourhood – they...

'This book is hilarious! A must-read for anyone who has ever reluctantly volunteered to be on the school PTA…' Reader review ★★★★★ 'Brace yourself for this laugh out loud, Christmas themed mystery. If I could give it more than 5 stars I would' Reader review ★★★★★ Christmas...

'Impossible to put down' ★★★★★ reader review Two women are discovered brutally murdered in a hot tub, their blood staining the water a vivid red. Nicola and Emily, friends taking a holiday break, have become victims of a frenzied attack. With no signs of forced entry and their phones...

"Full of twists and turns" Reader Review ★★★★★ Can she close the book on a killer close to home? It should be the most wonderful time of the year, but when a stranger turns up dead after a Christmas party, the festive season is about to be anything but merry for the small town of...

‘Devilishly well-plotted, crisply written – and a hell of a lot of fun. What a smashing debut!’ A.J. Finn, author of The Woman in the Window We all see what we want to see… 2019: Julianne is preparing a family dinner when her son comes to her and says he’s found something on his iPad...

"Nail biting crescendo of an ending!" Reader Review ★★★★★ ___________________ To find the truth, she’ll have to read between the lines… Bookstore owner and crime writer Jen is leaving her amateur sleuthing days behind her. She’s got a new novel to finish – if she could just...

'Sarah Alderson’s books will leave you breathless. One page and you’ll be hooked' FREIDA McFADDEN 'WOW what a page turner… I was not expecting the final page… This will keep you up at night!' Reader review ★★★★★ ‘Wow wow wow! Will keep you on the edge of your seat’ Reader...