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Brought to you by Penguin. Eight self-drive cars set on a collision course. Who lives, who dies? You decide. When someone hacks into the systems of eight self-driving cars, their passengers are set on a fatal collision course. The passengers are: a TV star, a pregnant young woman, a disabled war...

It’s 5 November, and a woman awakens to a nightmare. Bound and gagged, she lies trapped in the heart of a towering bonfire. As the smoke thickens, panic sets in–she’s moments away from being engulfed in flames. How did it come to this? Rewind eleven months: Margot, a faded TV star, and her long-suffering friend Anna watch as glamorous Liv and her flawless family move into their street. The three women soon fabricate the perfect pretence of friendship, but each harbours her own deadly secret–and newcomer Liv senses something is terribly wrong beneath the polished exteriors.

Paul’s just here to help, or so he claims—sent by a charity for vulnerable people to do odd jobs for elderly widow Gwen. But for Gwen’s daughter Connie, there’s just something about Paul that rings alarm bells from day one. He’s a little too kind, a little too involved…Worse still, Gwen seems to have fallen under his spell.

Nina can never forgive Maggie for what she did. And she can never let her leave. They say every house has its secrets, and the house that Maggie and Nina have shared for so long is no different. Except that these secrets are not buried in the past. Every other night, Maggie and Nina have dinner together. When they are finished, Nina helps Maggie back to her room in the attic, and into the heavy chain that keeps her there. 

Brought to you by Penguin. This updated edition of The One comes complete with an exclusive letter from the author, and five never-seen-before bonus chapters catching up with all the key characters ten years later. HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO TO FIND THE ONE? A simple DNA test is all it takes. Just a...

When Damon survives a near-drowning, his life flashes before his eyes. Every memory is crystal clear—except one. A dead boy. A face he can’t place. A moment he doesn’t remember living. At first he tells himself it’s a trick of the mind. But everything else he saw was real. So why not this? With his waking life stalked by the disturbing scene, confusion quickly turns to obsession.

Mia and Finn are busy turning a derelict house into their dream home when Mia unexpectedly falls pregnant. But just when they think the house is ready, Mia discovers a shocking message scored into a skirting board: I WILL SAVE THEM FROM THE ATTIC. Following the clue up into the eaves, the couple make a gruesome discovery: their home was once a real-life murder house, with the evidence still concealed within the four walls.

'John Marrs is not to be missed' – Freida McFadden, bestselling author of The Housemaid 'Few writers do domestic suspense meets dystopia better than John Marrs' – Lucy Foley, bestselling author of The Paris Apartment 'The books of John Marrs have become a quiet phenomenon . . . Thoughtful...

From John Marrs, the bestselling author of The One. Set in the same world, and narrated by a full cast, The Marriage Act is a dark, high-concept thriller. ‘One of the most exciting original thriller writers’ - Simon Kernick, author of Good Cop Bad Cop What if marriage was the law? Dare you...

The people who call End of the Line need hope. They need reassurance that life is worth living. But some are unlucky enough to get through to Laura. Laura doesn’t want them to hope. She wants them to die. Laura hasn’t had it easy: she’s survived sickness and a difficult marriage only to find herself heading for forty, unsettled and angry. She doesn’t love talking to people worse off than she is. She craves it. But now someone’s on to her—Ryan, whose world falls apart when his pregnant wife ends her life, hand in hand with a stranger. Who was this man, and why did they choose to die together?

You’re riding in your self-driving car when suddenly the doors lock, the route changes and you have lost all control. Then, a mysterious voice tells you, “You are going to die.” Just as self-driving cars become the trusted, safer norm, eight people find themselves in this terrifying...

All she wanted was the truth, but she’ll wish she never found out. When Catherine wakes up alone one morning, she thinks her husband has gone for a run before work. But Simon never makes it to the office. His running shoes are by the front door. Nothing is missing—except him. Catherine knows...

The Vacation is a compulsive, holiday-set thriller from John Marrs, the author of The One, now a Netflix Original Series. How far would you run to escape your past? Venice Beach, Los Angeles. A paradise on earth. Tourists flock to the golden coast and the promise of Hollywood. But for eight...

Booktoks största thrillerdarling! På kvällarna äter Nina och hennes mamma Maggie middag i huset de delar. När de är klara hjälper Nina sin mamma upp till vinden och kedjar fast henne igen. För Nina kan aldrig förlåta sin mor för det hon har gjort, och hon kan aldrig släppa henne fri...

In this electrifying near-future thriller, five strangers guard government secrets, but only four can be trusted. In the 21st century, information is king. But computers can be hacked and files can be broken into - so a unique government initiative has been born. Five ordinary people have been...

Struggling to balance her personal and professional life, young DS Becca Vincent has landed the biggest case of her career–and she knows that it will make or break her. But how can she identify one face in a sea of thousands? With the help of Police Super Recogniser Joe Russell, she strives to catch a glimpse of the elusive murderer, but he’s watching her every move.

Explore the enchanting landscapes and rich history of North Lancashire, a region that boasts a tapestry of natural beauty and cultural heritage. This podcast invites listeners to journey through the diverse terrains of Furness and the Lake District, uncovering the stories that have shaped this picturesque area from the pre-World War I era. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that delves into the geography, history, and local lore of North Lancashire, offering a unique exploration of its charming villages, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. This is not a single narrative but a ...

Um ihre demente Mutter Gwen zu betreuen, zieht die alleinstehende Connie nach Buckinghamshire. Sie kümmert sich gern um sie, auch wenn sie selbst zurückstecken muss. Bis eines Tages ein weißer Van vor der Tür steht. Eine soziale Einrichtung hat den Handwerker Paul zur Unterstützung geschickt. Aber Connie ist alarmiert. Irgendetwas gefällt ihr nicht an Paul. Er ist zu freundlich, zu charmant und mischt sich zu sehr in das Leben ihrer Mutter ein. Zunehmend hilflos beobachtet sie, wie Gwen ihn für ihren verstorbenen Mann hält, wie sie Paul den Schlüssel zum Haus überlässt und er letztlich sogar einzieht.

Verheiratete Menschen sind glücklicher, gesünder und produktiver. Um den Bürgern des Vereinten Königreiches den Hafen der Ehe schmackhaft zu machen, erlässt die Regierung ein Gesetz, das Verheirateten Privilegien verschafft: bessere Schulen für die Kinder, bessere Kredite, bessere Gehälter, Häuser in besseren Wohngegenden. Alles, was man für das schöne Leben tun muss, ist einen Smart-Marriage-Vertrag zu unterschreiben. Doch was bedeutet es, wenn man seine Beziehung einem Algorithmus anvertraut? Ein Witwer versucht verzweifelt, den Tod seiner Frau zu vertuschen, weil er nicht zwangsverheiratet werden will.

Der neue fesselnde Psychothriller des Nr.-1-Bestsellerautors von Die gute Seele. Wie viel Blut braucht es, um vergessen zu können? Er versteckt sich im Schatten und wartet auf den perfekten Moment. Jeder Mord wird präzise geplant und ausgeführt... Die junge Polizistin Becca Vincent kämpft um Anerkennung in ihrem Job und nun hat sie sich den größten Fall ihrer Karriere geangelt. Sie weiß, dass es um Alles oder Nichts geht.