Stephen Edger

A collection of short stories from some of your favourite authors. Do you think you know darkness? Think again. Bloodhound Books presents Dark Minds—a collection of stories by authors who have come together to produce an anthology that will lure, tantalise and shock its readers. What took place By the Water? What goes on behind A Stranger’s Eyes? And what is so special about Slow Roast Pork? From master authors such as Lisa Hall, Steven Dunne, Louise Jensen and Anita Waller, readers can expect a one hell of a ride . . . All profits from the sale of this book will be donated to Hospice UK and Sophie’s Appeal. Dark Minds is a collection of 40 crime and thriller short stories from authors including; Louise Jensen, L.J. Ross, Lisa Hall, Steven Dunne, Betsy Reavley, Alex Walters and Anita Waller plus many more. For the complete table of contents, Look Inside.

The wedding vows are exchanged, then the nightmare begins… ‘A heart-in-the-mouth, tense and incredibly gripping read that kept me awake until the small hours’ Carol Wyer, author of The Birthday It was supposed to be the happiest day of her life… Alice Tandy has dreamed of her wedding since she was a little girl. The perfect venue, the perfect dress, the perfect groom. It’s all going exactly to plan. But then her whole world comes tumbling down. Just as she and her new husband Ben are cutting their wedding cake, three policemen storm in and arrest Ben. Alice looks on in horror, unable to comprehend what is happening. Did they say murder? The next day, Ben is released on bail, but for Alice, the nightmare is only just beginning. And as more details about the murder of Kerry Valentine emerge she starts to realise that everyone around her is keeping secrets. Can she trust anyone? And who really killed Kerry? Perfect for fans of Louise Jensen, Kerry Wilkinson and K. L. Slater What Netgalley reviewers are saying about Till Death Do Us Part: ‘I was immediately hooked and couldn't quit reading!’‘A fantastic twist at the end that I would never have suspected’‘I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this book for anyone who loves a good mystery’‘Well written, tense, chilling, unputdownable’‘I could not put this one down’‘A whodunnit par excellence. I LOVED IT!!!!!’‘Highly recommend for your next summer book club read’‘Gripped me from page one right until the end’‘This is a perfect beach read because you just don't want to put it down!’‘Just when you think you have it the plot twists and you’re left guessing right until the last moment’‘This book had so many twists and turns, half the time I didn't know whether I was coming or going.‘A great story line, brilliant main characters and a real page turner’

A tense psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Perfect for fans of Shari Lapena, B A Paris and C.L. Taylor Will she ever see her daughter again? It’s every parent’s worst nightmare. Alex Granger only turned her back for a moment – but a moment was all it took for her world to be destroyed. Her two-year-old daughter Carol-Anne has vanished into thin air. Alex’s husband Ray is a detective, so he’s used to dealing with horrific cases. But nothing could have prepared him for this. Forbidden from aiding the inquiry, he is forced to confront the fact that he might never see his daughter again. With no suspects, no DNA evidence and no promising leads, the investigation stalls. Then Alex receives a note, telling her exactly what to do if she wants to see her daughter again… And Alex must ask herself, is she really prepared to do anything to save her child? Readers are loving Little Girl Gone: ‘OMG, Little Girl Gone is one hell of a roller coaster ride from beginning to end. It's a gripping thriller that holds the reader in a vice like grip that's so tight you sometimes find yourself struggling to breathe’ Goodreads ‘Wham, Bam, Wallop what an astounding read this was’ Netgalley ‘Wow what a stunning book! Drew me in from the first page and kept my interest until it spat me out at the end exhausted and exhilarated from the drama, tension, action and suspense’ Goodreads ‘Well written, terrifying and everything you want from a psychological thriller’ Netgalley ‘I am still speechless after reading this book. Talk about putting a reader on the edge of their seat from the very first page. I was hooked from page one’ Goodreads ‘Little Girl Gone had me totally hooked with a prime all star cast, a magnificent plot, and non stop thrills’ Netgalley ‘I was hooked in from the first page, frantically turning the pages, totally enthralled by the author’s mesmerising storytelling. I honestly didn't want to put this book down’ Netgalley

It has been a week since anyone last saw fifteen-year-old Daisy, after she left her best friend's house and started her short walk home. Detective Kate Matthews and her team have been looking for her ever since. When a tip-off leads Kate to a disused gymnasium at Daisy's school, she is shocked to find evidence linking to the murder of a different girl. Working the two cases side by side, Kate's blood runs cold when a gift-wrapped box containing a human heart is delivered to her at the station. The heart belongs to yet another unknown victim, but the message is clear: there will be more, and Daisy could be one of them. When activity on Daisy's Facebook account indicates she is still alive, the race is on for Kate and her team. Will Daisy be the killer's next victim? Is Kate prepared to risk everything to stop another innocent life from being taken? This absolutely unputdownable crime thriller will have fans of Angela Marsons, Peter James and Rachel Abbott biting their nails long after the final twist has sunk in. What readers are saying about Cold Heart: 'Woah Now this is a thriller This is my first time reading a book by this author, and it won't be my last His writing is so full of suspense And the twists Holy guacamole This is a DEFINITE MUST READ ' Netgalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'Boom What a bloody fantastic book. Wow what can I say, this book was amazing... Totally didn't see the ending coming, it was captivating, suspenseful and unputdownable. I was hanging on to every word not wanting to stop reading because I just had to know what was going to happen next... I want to give this six stars ' Bonnie's Book Talk, 5 stars 'This book is really good and had me turning page after page. In fact, I read this in as close to one sitting as any book I've ever read.' Nigel Adams Bookworm, 5 stars

"Nothing excites me more than discovering new writing talent, and this book is bursting with it " - Stephen Leather "Action, violence and cold-blooded ruthlessness, this compilation of thrillers has it all. Six authors, six different styles, one great read." - Jack Silkstone "You have a real treat in store for you here, my friends. These guys tell great stories; stories that feel so real you'll be looking over your shoulder. They just do it in an extraordinarily economical way." -Jake Needham DEATH TOLL is a powerful, pulse-pounding, thriller anthology introduced by international bestselling crime author Jake Needham that brings together Stephen Leather, Alex Shaw, JH Bogr n, Stephen Edger, Liam Saville, and Howard Manson. DEATH TOLL takes you on an expedition into the dangerous, deadly world of assassins, spies, corrupt police officers, cold-blooded killers, rogue robbers and ruthless revenge. DEATH TOLL is the best short thriller fiction from six of today's best thriller authors. DEATH TOLL includes: Hiatus - STEPHEN LEATHER Hetman: Donetsk Calling - ALEX SHAW The Assassin's Mistress - JH BOGRAN Best Served Cold - STEPHEN EDGER Goodbye Maria, Sorry - HOWARD MANSON Predator Strike - LIAM SAVILLE Under Cover of Death - HOWARD MANSON Breaking In - STEPHEN LEATHER