The Crime Files
Henry Porter on the Power of Fear
Author of the heart-stopping international spy thriller, THE OLD ENEMY, Henry Porter talks to Crime Files about the powerful and often all-encompassing emotion, fear. I remember the feeling that swept over me as the […]
Read MoreFREE EXTRACT: If Looks Could Kill by Olivia Kiernan
The third novel in Olivia Kiernan’s Dublin-set DCS Frankie Sheehan series. INNOCENCE IS NOTHING. APPEARANCE IS EVERYTHING. CHAPTER 1 You’ll find the Gardens buried in the heart of Dublin, away from the grey […]
Read MoreAn extract from S. A. Cosby’s BLACKTOP WASTELAND
Shepherd’s Corner, VA 2012 Beauregard thought the night sky looked like a painting. Laughter filled the air only to be drowned out by a cacophony of revving engines as the moon slid from […]
Read MoreErin Kelly WATCH HER FALL pre-order prize draw
Upload your proof of pre-order of Erin Kelly’s acclaimed new thriller Watch Her Fall for the chance to win a complete set of signed backlist! This prize draw has now closed.
Read MoreRead an extract from DESTROY ME by Karen Cole
Destroy Me is an addictive psychological thriller from the kindle bestselling author Karen Cole. Perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter and Erin Kelly. Discover the opening chapter here! Clouds sail past my window, shape-shifting […]
Read MoreFREE EXTRACT: Goodnight, Beautiful by Aimee Molloy
A handsome psychotherapist. His lonely wife. And in his home office ceiling, a vent. You’d listen too, wouldn’t you?… For fans of The Silent Patient and The Couple Next Door, comes this irresistible new thriller from the New York […]
Read MoreRead the first chapter for NOT DARK YET by Peter Robinson
NOT DARK YET is the forthcoming new novel from number one bestseller Peter Robinson, and the 27th novel featuring his beloved character Alan Banks. Read the first chapter of the book here! […]
Read MoreRead an extract of OUR FATHERS: The Waterstones February Thriller of the Month
This month, Waterstones has selected Rebecaa Wait’s OUR FATHERS as their Thriller of the Month. Below you can read a short extract of it, or head over to the Waterstones website to read Rebecca’s piece […]
Read MoreAn extract from Simon Scarrow’s BLACKOUT
Prologue Berlin, 19 December 1939 The Christmas party had not long begun when Gerda Korzeny and her escort arrived at half past eight that evening. The snow was deep and they kicked the ice […]
Read MoreExtract from MASTERING THE PROCESS by Elizabeth George
‘After a number of years teaching writing courses and appearing at writers’ conferences, I began to see that creating a process book utilising one of my novels as an example of each step of my […]
Read MoreWill Shindler on getting to know your characters in The Killing Choice
Getting to know your own characters, especially in an ongoing series is an interesting experience. In some ways it mirrors real life. You meet someone, form an initial opinion, get to know them a little […]
Read MoreExtract from THE MIND OF A MURDERER by Dr Richard Taylor
Chapter 11 Mothers who eliminate an unwanted child may have no psychiatric disorder other than an abnormal personality, but there can be a history of family discord and maltreatment. The first murder case of […]
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