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Fatal Act
by Leigh RussellAfter a glamorous young TV soap star dies in a car crash, all eyes are on Detective Geraldine Steel to discover what caused the tragic accident. Another driver was involved in the collision but seems to have miraculously walked away unscathed and has now vanished. The deceased had no obvious enemies and nothing to hide, so the investigation seems to be stalling. But when another young actress is found dead, it becomes painfully clear that there is a murderer on the loose targeting beautiful, famous women. The only problem is that whoever is committing these crimes isn't leaving any clues. With public pressure mounting, Geraldine Steel unwittingly risks her sergeant's life in their search to track down a serial killer ...
A Fatal Advent (A Claire Aldington - St. Anselm's Mystery #4)
by Isabelle Holland[from the back cover] Mystery/Suspense A Fatal Advent takes place just before Christmas at St. Anselm's, the famous and fashionable Episcopal parish on Manhattan's Upper East Side. The Norwich Boys' Choir from England is expected shortly to join together with St. Anselm's own choir in a festival of Advent music. The rector's Christmas guest, a former dean of St. Paul's in London, has already arrived. Tragically, so has death when the dean's body is found at the foot of the parish house stairs. When another murder takes place a day later, the Reverend Claire Aldington, St. Anselm's pastoral counselor and self-styled sleuth, is plunged into her most baffling and complex case. It is also the most nerve-racking as more and more, suspicion points to her husband, Brett Cunningham, as the murderer. Isabelle Holland is the author of A Bump in the Night, A Lover Scorned and A Death at St. Anselm's. Look for more of her books in the Bookshare collection.
A Fatal Affair: A short story psychological thriller (The Mental Madness Suspense Series #2)
by Pamela CraneA husband in love with his wife. A wife willing to do anything to escape him. An affair turned deadly.From USA Today bestselling author Pamela Crane comes a domestic noir short story about a deadly obsession.The pregnancy test he found in the garbage confirmed it: Fatherhood at last. But when his wife announces her desire for divorce—and a majority of their assets—Hollywood icon Allen Michaels loses not only his wife, but his sanity. As Allen reveals the gory secrets of his mysterious past, with love leaving him battered and broke, how far is too far to avenge the promise of “til death do us part”?Unleash Allen’s hidden demons as he takes justice into his own demented hands…The companion story to the bestselling psychological thriller, The Admirer's Secret. Perfect for fans of Robert Dugoni's Third Watch and Dean Koontz's The Neighbor.“Crane delivers a taut literary thriller that fans of Jeffery Deaver will devour. If you love dark, brooding characters and domestic drama turned murder, you’ll love A Fatal Affair.” – reader review“Mesmeric … chilling … Pamela Crane is a new thriller author to watch.” – reader review
Fatal Affair (The Fatal Series #1)
by Marie ForceWashington, D.C., Metro Police Detective Sergeant Sam Holland needs a big win to salvage her career-and her confidence-after a disastrous investigation. The perfect opportunity arises when Senator John O'Connor is found brutally murdered in his bed, and Sam is assigned to the case. Matters get complicated when Sam has to team up with Nick Cappuano, O'Connor's friend and chief of staff...and the man Sam had a memorable one-night stand with years earlier. Their sexual chemistry still sizzles, and Sam has to fight to stay focused on the case. Sleeping with a material witness is another mistake she can't afford-especially when the bodies keep piling up.Book 1 of the Fatal Series by New York Times bestselling author Marie Force97,000 words
Fatal Affair & Fatal Justice (The Fatal Series ##1 and #2)
by Marie ForceGo back to the start of New York Times bestselling author Marie Force’s The Fatal Series with the first two books, collected here in one volume. <P><P>Fatal Affair</br> Detective Sergeant Sam Holland of the Washington, DC, Metro Police needs a big win to salvage her career—and her confidence—after a disastrous investigation. The perfect opportunity arises when Senator John O’Connor is found brutally murdered in his bed, and Sam is assigned to the case. Matters get complicated when Sam has to team up with Nick Cappuano, O’Connor’s friend and chief of staff…and the man Sam had a memorable one-night stand with years earlier. Their sexual chemistry still sizzles, and Sam has to fight to stay focused on the case. Sleeping with a material witness is another mistake she can’t afford—especially when the bodies keep piling up. Originally published in 2010 <P><P>Fatal Justice</br> Standing over the body of a Supreme Court nominee, Lieutenant Sam Holland is hip-deep in another high-profile murder case. The fact that she was one of the last people to see Julian Sinclair alive just complicates things even more. On the plus side, her relationship with Senator Nick Cappuano is heating up—but it’s also attracting a lot of unwanted media attention and blinding flashbulbs. The pressure is on for Sam to find Sinclair’s killer, but a new lead in her father’s unsolved shooting puts her in unexpected danger. When long-buried secrets threaten to derail her relationship with Nick, Sam realizes that while justice is blind, mixing romance with politics has the potential to be fatal…Originally published in 2011
A Fatal Attachment (Charlie Peace #2)
by Robert BarnardLydia Perceval was – apparently – a charming and gifted woman. As a successful biographer, she led a privileged and comfortable life in her well-ordered, luxurious country-cottage. She felt terribly sorry for her sister, married to an unemployed drunk, mother of two sons, both of whom had loved their adorable Aunt Lydia much more than their parents. Lydia had a way with young people, particularly boys. She knew how to bring out the best in them. As it happened, her sister’s two boys had proved something of a disappointment – Maurice had demeaned himself by going to work in television, and Gavin, the best, had died a hero in the Falklands War. Lydia felt a little lost without some young people to groom into greatness. And then she met the Bellingham boys. It was like a reply of the past, two bright young boys, one dark, one fair, just waiting for Lydia to take over their lives. But before she could do so, Lydia was strangled. The motives were subtle, obscure. And there were very few clues. But as Superintendent Mike Oddie started his investigations, he began to suspect that quite a few people hadn’t liked the charming Lydia Perceval at all.
Fatal Attraction (Nancy Drew Files #22)
by Carolyn KeeneNewspaper publisher Frazier Carlton comes to Nancy with a delicate problem. He wants her to investigate his daughter Brenda’s new boyfriend. The trouble is, Brenda is Nancy’s arch rival, and as soon as Nancy starts investigating Mike McKeever, Brenda suspects Nancy of being interested in him. Could things get worse? Yes! It seems Mike has a very shadowy past and one of his girlfriends never made it home…How can Nancy get Brenda to listen to her, before she ends up as another one of Mike’s statistics?
A Fatal Booking: A Booklover's B&B Mystery (BOOKLOVER'S B&B MYSTERY, A #3)
by Victoria GilbertVictoria Gilbert&’s third Booklover&’s B&B Mystery, a treat for fans of Mary Daheim and Kate Carlisle, finds owner Charlotte Reed and her former spy neighbor, Ellen Montgomery, pitted against a tea-party poisoner.Booklover Charlotte is delighted to welcome an eclectic group of guests to Chapters Bed and Breakfast for a book club retreat focused on fairy tales and classic children&’s literature. But when one of the guests is poisoned at a Mad Hatter tea party, Charlotte realizes she&’s fallen down a rather unpleasant rabbit hole The victim – an opinionated busybody whose jewelry store sold original designs, along with some possibly &“hot&” merchandise – had plenty of enemies, spurring Charlotte and Ellen to offer their well-honed investigative skills to assist the local police. But as they delve deeper into each of the guest&’s stories, they realize all of them had a motive, and the means, to close the book on the unfortunate victim. Enlisting the aid of a few local residents, as well as their new ally, agent Gavin Howard, Charlotte and Ellen vow to reveal the truth, even if the path to any sort of happy ending is strewn with deadly danger.
Fatal Brouhaha (A Ground Rules Mystery)
by Emmeline DuncanTwentysomething master barista and owner of Portland, Oregon&’s popular Ground Rules coffee cart, Sage Caplin is ready to celebrate her growing business at a weekend long maker&’s festival, complete with live music, a cornhole tournament, 4th of July fireworks—and murder . . . In addition to her beloved coffees, Sage is thrilled to be expanding her offerings in collaboration with the local whiskey company that is throwing the festival. And how better to launch their new product than with fellow entrepreneurs. But among the crowd of artists and creators, Sage is surprised to spot Left Coast Grinds owner Mark Jeffries, who has it out for Ground Rules. The distillery didn&’t invite Mark and they apologize. But nothing can make up for the glare Mark aims at Sage and her co-owner, Harley. And that&’s just a taste of what&’s to come . . . Soon Mark incites a loud argument with Harley and is ousted from the property. But later that night, Sage finds Mark's body by the Ground Rules Subaru. She knows that when investigators learn that Harley and Mark had a history of butting heads, Harley will be a prime suspect—and she&’s right. But Mark rubbed many people the wrong way, and several are at the festival. Now Sage will have to filter through secrets, grudges, and blackmail to get to the bitter truth—and as her sleuthing heats up, the closing fireworks won&’t just be the ones in the sky . . .
Fatal Brushstroke (An Aurora Anderson Mystery #1)
by Sybil Johnson“Johnson paints characters with a folksy charm that makes them feel like family . . . This richly-textured mystery has it all” (Diane Vallere, national bestselling author). A dead body in her garden and a homicide detective on her doorstep . . . Computer programmer and tole painting enthusiast Aurora “Rory” Anderson doesn’t envision finding either when she steps outside to investigate the frenzied yipping coming from her own backyard. After all, she lives in Vista Beach, a quiet California beach community where violent crime is rare and murder even rarer. Suspicion falls on Rory when the body buried in her flowerbed turns out to be someone she knows—her tole painting teacher, Hester Bouquet. Just two weeks before, Rory attended one of Hester’s weekend seminars, an unpleasant experience she vowed never to repeat. As evidence piles up against Rory, she embarks on a quest to identify the killer and clear her name. Now Rory must unearth the truth, before she encounters her own brush with death. “Fans of crafty cozies will love this delightful new series that features tole painting enthusiast, Aurora ‘Rory’ Anderson . . . A rewarding read and a refreshing debut.” —Hannah Dennison, author of the Honeychurch Hall Mysteries “Traditional mystery readers will love this debut author . . . Johnson has an assured, steady hand in creating complex plotlines in Fatal Brushstroke.” —Naomi Hirahara, Edgar Award–winning author “A fun and fast-paced romp with plenty of suspense and intrigue, colorful characters, infidelity and family secrets. Fatal Brushstroke is sure to please cozy readers, especially those who love crafts mixed with murder.” —Sue Ann Jaffarian, author of the bestselling Ghost of Granny Apples and Odelia Grey Mystery series
Fatal Brushstroke (An Aurora Anderson Mystery #1)
by Sybil Johnson“Johnson paints characters with a folksy charm that makes them feel like family . . . This richly-textured mystery has it all” (Diane Vallere, national bestselling author). A dead body in her garden and a homicide detective on her doorstep . . . Computer programmer and tole painting enthusiast Aurora “Rory” Anderson doesn’t envision finding either when she steps outside to investigate the frenzied yipping coming from her own backyard. After all, she lives in Vista Beach, a quiet California beach community where violent crime is rare and murder even rarer. Suspicion falls on Rory when the body buried in her flowerbed turns out to be someone she knows—her tole painting teacher, Hester Bouquet. Just two weeks before, Rory attended one of Hester’s weekend seminars, an unpleasant experience she vowed never to repeat. As evidence piles up against Rory, she embarks on a quest to identify the killer and clear her name. Now Rory must unearth the truth, before she encounters her own brush with death. “Fans of crafty cozies will love this delightful new series that features tole painting enthusiast, Aurora ‘Rory’ Anderson . . . A rewarding read and a refreshing debut.” —Hannah Dennison, author of the Honeychurch Hall Mysteries “Traditional mystery readers will love this debut author . . . Johnson has an assured, steady hand in creating complex plotlines in Fatal Brushstroke.” —Naomi Hirahara, Edgar Award–winning author “A fun and fast-paced romp with plenty of suspense and intrigue, colorful characters, infidelity and family secrets. Fatal Brushstroke is sure to please cozy readers, especially those who love crafts mixed with murder.” —Sue Ann Jaffarian, author of the bestselling Ghost of Granny Apples and Odelia Grey Mystery series
Fatal Burn: West Coast 2 (West Coast)
by Lisa Jackson'Shiveringly good suspense!' Lisa GardnerTHE SECOND BOOK IN A GRIPPING CRIME SERIES FROM 30 MILLION COPY SELLING AUTHOR.He's been waiting for this very moment. With every kill he can feel her getting closer. Very soon - just a few more victims to go. All he needed was the girl, Dani, and now that he has her, his plan is in motion and no one can stop it.The police don't believe Shannon Flannery when she says someone is out there, watching her, trying to kill her. The only person on her side is Travis Settler. The former Special Forces agent is convinced Shannon's dark past has something to do with the disappearance of his daughter, Dani - a child whose connection to Shannon is just the beginning of the nightmare.Secrets have been kept from Shannon. Dark, dangerous, fatal secrets. Now, with no one to trust but a man who has every reason to doubt her, Shannon is determined to discover the shocking truth, even if it brings her face to face with a serial killer whose slow burn for vengeance will not be denied . . . 'She is one of the best' Harlan Coben THE FINAL BOOK IN THE SERIES, AFTER SHE'S GONE, IS AVAILABLE NOW
Fatal Burn (West Coast Series #2)
by Lisa Jackson#1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson's pulse-pounding novel—Surviving accusations was just the beginning. Now, with sinister notes and a killer&’s pursuit, Shannon Flannery must navigate a deadly game of secrets, danger, and a relentless quest for vengeance… It&’s been three years since Shannon Flannery was accused of—and absolved of—her husband&’s murder. But while that legal nightmare had come to an end, the ones that jolted her from sleep, her heart racing, had not. And lately she felt inexplicably jumpy. If only she could train herself to cope with life the way she trained search and rescue dogs, teaching them to deftly navigate disaster areas, water, blazing buildings. . . . But then the crank calls start coming, and that&’s just the beginning. There&’s a faint smell of smoke Shannon can&’t place, and her own dog is uncharacteristically edgy. Finally, there&’s the sinister note left on her porch, skillfully charred, that convinces her once and for all that someone is out there, watching her, waiting. The police don't believe Shannon when she says someone wants to kill her. But when a child connected to her past disappears, it&’s clear the girl is bait. Soon, a killer strikes again and again, each victim bringing him closer. To stop him, Shannon is determined to unearth the dangerous, fatal secrets she realizes have been kept from her—even if it means coming face to face with a murderer whose slow burn for vengeance will not be denied . . .
Fatal Cajun Festival: A Cajun Country Mystery (A Cajun Country Mystery #5)
by Ellen ByronUSA Today bestselling and award-winning author Ellen Byron cranks it up to eleven in the fifth fast and funny Cajun Country mystery.Louisiana B&B owner Maggie Crozat kicks up her heels at a country music festival--but she'll have one foot in the grave if she can't bring the killer of a diva's hanger-on to heel.Grab your tickets for Cajun Country Live!, the pickers' and crooners' answer to the legendary New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Maggie Crozat, proprietor of the Crozat Plantation B&B, plans to be in the cheering section when her friend Gaynell Bourgeois takes the stage with her band, Gaynell and the Gator Girls.The festival's headliner, native daughter Tammy Barker, rocketed to stardom on a TV singing competition. She has the voice of an angel...and the personality of a devilish diva. But Maggie learns that this tiny terror carries a grudge against Gaynell. She's already sabotaged the Gator Girls' JazzFest audition. When a member of Tammy's entourage is murdered at the festival, Tammy makes sure Gaynell is number one on the suspect list.Gaynell has plenty of company on that list--including every one of Tammy's musicians. Posing as a groupie, Maggie infiltrates Tammy's band and will have to hit all the right notes to clear her friend's name.
Fatal Chaos (The Fatal Series #12)
by Marie Force<P>First the calm. Then the storm… <P>Escaping DC during the dog days of summer is one of the smartest moves Washington metro police lieutenant Samantha Holland ever made. Beach walks aren’t quite as romantic with the Secret Service in tow, but Sam and her husband, Vice President Nick Cappuano, cherish the chance to recharge and reconnect—especially with a scandal swirling around the administration. <P>No sooner are they back home than a fatal drive-by shooting sets the city on edge. The teenage victim is barely older than Sam and Nick’s son, Scotty. As more deaths follow, Sam and her team play beat the clock to stop the ruthless killers. With Nick facing his greatest challenge—one that could drastically change all their lives and even end Sam’s career—will the mounting pressure deepen or damage their bond? <P><b> A New York Times Bestseller</b>
A Fatal Chapter (Booktown #9)
by Lorna BarrettNew York Times bestselling author Lorna Barrett presents another page-turning chapter in her Booktown Mystery series. This time mystery bookshop owner Tricia Miles is about to find out murder is no walk in the park… <P><P> While out walking Sarge, her sister’s bichon frise, Tricia is led by the agitated dog to a man lying in a gazebo. She’s startled when she recognizes Pete Renquist, the president of the Stoneham Historical Society, who appears to be suffering from cardiac arrest. When Pete later dies in the hospital, the discovery of a suspicious bruise and a puncture mark on his arm suggests he may have been murdered.<P> Haunted by Pete’s enigmatic last words to her, Tricia begins to consider who had a motive to kill her friend. Did Pete take his flirting too far, only to have a jealous husband teach him a lesson? Or did he discover something in the town’s historical records that his killer wanted kept secret? Tricia is determined to get to the bottom of things before someone else becomes history…
Fatal Combat
by Don PendletonAfter a number of civilians turn up dead from knife wounds throughout Detroit, a red flag is raised in Washington. Concerned the city has become a testing ground for low-budget, low-tech domestic terrorism, the President wants those responsible brought down. And there's only one man who can get under the radar to do it--Mack Bolan.
Fatal Complications
by John BenedictWhen a colleague’s patient suffers a bizarre reaction in the operating room, Luke Daulton, a newly minted anesthesiologist, volunteers to help. Despite the surgical team’s best efforts, the patient succumbs to a rare anesthetic complication. Luke becomes perplexed, even suspicious, over their inability to save the woman. Is it possible that the diagnosis was wrong? Or, worse yet, was the diagnosis faked? Luke even wonders if his boss Dr. Katz is involved.Too busy with the rigors of new job and his pending fatherhood, Luke is forced to put his suspicions on hold. When his wife Kim faces a C-section, his fears are reignited. Could there be a murderer—or murderers—operating in his hospital? Could his wife’s obstetrician be involved? When the C-section goes horribly wrong, Luke must launch into action to save his wife and baby and expose a conspiracy he’s uncovered in his hospital.
Fatal Conceit: A Novel (A Butch Karp-Marlene Ciampi Thriller #26)
by Robert K. TanenbaumA CIA chief dies under suspicious circumstances before he can testify about a controversial government cover-up involving a terrorist attack on the US mission in Chechnya. Butch Karp is on the case in this exciting installment to Robert K. Tanenbaum’s bestselling series.When the CIA director is murdered, Butch Karp finds himself battling a heavyweight opponent: the US government. The national presidential election campaign’s foreign policy mantra has been that the terrorists are on the run and Bin Laden is dead. There are rumors that the CIA chief was going to deviate from the administration version of events, and that the government may have had something to do with his death. Can Karp expose the cover-up and find the Chechnyan separatists who aided the Americans at the mission and who have firsthand knowledge of the terrorist attack? Karp must also find his missing daughter, who has been taken hostage by the terrorists. After the New York grand jury indicts the national presidential campaign chairman and the NSA spymaster for the murder of the CIA chief, Karp engages in an unforgettable courtroom confrontation with the defendants who have the full weight of the US administration, a hostile judge, and a compliant media supporting them. These sinister forces will stop at nothing to prevent Karp from bringing out the truth, even if they have to resort to murder.
Fatal Consequences (The Fatal Series #3)
by Marie ForcePolitics can be murder...Lieutenant Sam Holland has no sooner accepted Senator Nick Cappuano's proposal than she's back on the job. A woman has been found brutally murdered and evidence points to Henry Lightfeather, a senator and close friend of Nick's. While Sam investigates, Nick stands by his friend-complicating his own bid for reelection, and causing tension between the couple. As Sam's investigation reveals a scandal that rocks the capital, Nick and Sam discover that the biggest threat to their future might be someone from her past...Book 3 of the Fatal Series.96,000 words
Fatal Consequences (The Fatal Series #3)
by Marie ForcePolitics can be murder...Lieutenant Sam Holland has no sooner accepted Senator Nick Cappuano's proposal than she's back on the job. A woman has been found brutally murdered and evidence points to Henry Lightfeather, a senator and close friend of Nick's. While Sam investigates, Nick stands by his friend-complicating his own bid for reelection, and causing tension between the couple. As Sam's investigation reveals a scandal that rocks the capital, Nick and Sam discover that the biggest threat to their future might be someone from her past...
Fatal Consequences & Fatal Flaw (The Fatal Series ##3 and #4)
by Marie ForceEnjoy books 3-4 in New York Times bestselling author Marie Force’s The Fatal Series, collected here in one volume. <P><P>Fatal Consequences</br> Lieutenant Sam Holland has no sooner accepted Senator Nick Cappuano’s proposal than she’s back on the job. A woman has been found brutally murdered and evidence points to Henry Lightfeather, a senator and close friend of Nick’s. While Sam investigates, Nick stands by his friend--complicating his own bid for reelection and causing tension between the couple. As Sam’s investigation reveals a scandal that rocks the capital, Nick and Sam discover that the biggest threat to their future might be someone from her past...Originally published in 2011 <P><P>Fatal Flaw</br> Back from their honeymoon, Senator Nick Cappuano and DC Police Lieutenant Sam Holland are ready for some normalcy after the whirlwind of their wedding, but someone has other plans for them. When Sam discovers wedding cards containing thinly veiled death threats, she’s not sure if she or Nick is the target. <P><P>Already on edge, Sam and her team start investigating a series of baffling murders. The victims are well-liked with no known enemies, and the murders are carried out in a clean and efficient manner. Unable to find a clear motive for the deaths, she feels like she’s chasing her tail. <P><P>With no obvious connection between the victims, Sam soon suspects that she may be the ultimate prize in the killer’s clever game. When the danger starts to hit a little too close to home, she has two goals: find the elusive murderer and manage to live long enough to enjoy her happily-ever-after. Originally published in 2012
Fatal Convictions
by Shari GellerWith brains and bravado, an anonymous killer is stalking the San Fernando Valleys most despised criminal child molesters. Outraged by the failure of the criminal justice system to make them pay for their heinous crime: someone has taken the law into lethal hands-and now it's payback time. With wicked humor and deadly aim, the unidentified killer sets out to right the wrongs inflicted. everyone is a suspect, particularly the stunningl) beautiful but embittered DA Rebecca Fielding, whose office is trying to pin the crimes on her. As the investigation gets underway, a conflicted romance heats up between Rebecca and Jack Larson, the lead detective on the case. Unsure what to believe, Larson is forced to put both his job and his feelings on the line to discover the disturbing truth.
Fatal Cover-Up (Large Type (dtc) Li Suspense Ser.)
by Lisa HarrisAn American widow in Rome is targeted by a dangerous art smuggling ring in this romantic suspense novel.After a sudden tragedy upends her world, Talia Morello moves to Rome for a fresh start. But she soon finds herself the target of a deadly plot. Someone is convinced that her late husband stole three priceless paintings, and that Talia has them in her possession. Now the only person who can help her is FBI Agent Joe Bryant.The gun that killed Talia’s husband was also used against Joe’s brother during a museum heist. But when Talia denies any involvement, Joe’s gut and heart tell him to trust her. Determined to keep her safe, Joe must find a way to uncover the whole truth—and save the woman he’s falling for . . .
A Fatal Crossing: Unputdownable cosy crime from The Sunday Times bestselling author
by Tom HindlePRE-ORDER THE NEXT THRILLING MURDER MYSTERY FROM TOM HINDLE DEATH IN THE ARCTIC COMING JANUARY 2025____________________________________'Dazzling' Crime Monthly'My kind of book!' Belfast Telegraph'Captivating' My Weekly Magazine'Ingenious' Crime Time'Suspenseful' Country Life Magazine_____________________________________November 1924. The Endeavour sets sail to New York with 2,000 passengers - and a killer - on board .When an elderly gentleman is found dead at the foot of a staircase, ship's officer Timothy Birch is ready to declare it a tragic accident. But James Temple, a strong-minded Scotland Yard inspector, is certain there is more to this misfortune than meets the eye.Birch agrees to investigate, and the trail quickly leads to the theft of a priceless painting. Its very existence is known only to its owner . . . and the now dead man.With just days remaining until they reach New York, and even Temple's purpose on board the Endeavour proving increasingly suspicious, Birch's search for the culprit is fraught with danger.And all the while, the passengers continue to roam the ship with a killer in their midst. ________________________________________________________'A very clever plot and a final twist which will delight Agatha Christie fans. You will love it!!!' Ragnar Jónasson'With twist after gut-punching twist, A Fatal Crossing really is an ingenious thriller. Highly recommend' M. W. Craven'It twists and turns like the best of Christie' - Peterborough Telegraph'A tantalizing and captivating plot, filled with detail and texture to enhance the feeling of the halcyon days of the liners and their times' Shots Magazine'The action unfolds at a rip-roaring pace in this perfectly executed homage to the Golden Age of crime, which features a deviously devised plot boasting a final twist worthy of Christie herself. I absolutely loved it' Anita Frank'Twists and turns cartwheel to a blindsiding finish' Woman's Weekly'My favourite westward Atlantic crossing detective novel is Peter Lovesey's The Fake Inspector Dew (1981), but A Fatal Crossing by Tom Hindle is a first-rate addition to the corpus [...] A very good debut novel' The CriticMurder on Lake Garda by Tom Hindle was a no.8 Sunday Times bestseller 04/02/24