Author: Charlotte Barnes
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504069439
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 846
Book Description
The first three mysteries in the suspenseful British police procedural series, now in one volume. This three-in-one crime thriller collection includes: Copycat: When the body of a young woman is found abandoned—with a note on it saying “Remember me?”—DI Melanie Watton and her team soon conclude that the murder, the method, and the appearance of the victim indeed remind them of something they’ve seen before. But the next victim makes them question everything they thought they knew . . . The Watcher: How do you solve a case when there isn’t a crime scene? After Watton and her team are called in to investigate a video recording that surfaces in a local school, they realize they have a complex case on their hands—and then discover that they’re up against a killer more evil than anyone could have imagined . . . The Cutter: Watton is called in to investigate the brutal murder of a taxidermist, and she and her team find themselves tracking a killer and a thief . . .
The DI Melanie Watton Series Books One to Three
Author: Charlotte Barnes
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504069439
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 846
Book Description
The first three mysteries in the suspenseful British police procedural series, now in one volume. This three-in-one crime thriller collection includes: Copycat: When the body of a young woman is found abandoned—with a note on it saying “Remember me?”—DI Melanie Watton and her team soon conclude that the murder, the method, and the appearance of the victim indeed remind them of something they’ve seen before. But the next victim makes them question everything they thought they knew . . . The Watcher: How do you solve a case when there isn’t a crime scene? After Watton and her team are called in to investigate a video recording that surfaces in a local school, they realize they have a complex case on their hands—and then discover that they’re up against a killer more evil than anyone could have imagined . . . The Cutter: Watton is called in to investigate the brutal murder of a taxidermist, and she and her team find themselves tracking a killer and a thief . . .
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504069439
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 846
Book Description
The first three mysteries in the suspenseful British police procedural series, now in one volume. This three-in-one crime thriller collection includes: Copycat: When the body of a young woman is found abandoned—with a note on it saying “Remember me?”—DI Melanie Watton and her team soon conclude that the murder, the method, and the appearance of the victim indeed remind them of something they’ve seen before. But the next victim makes them question everything they thought they knew . . . The Watcher: How do you solve a case when there isn’t a crime scene? After Watton and her team are called in to investigate a video recording that surfaces in a local school, they realize they have a complex case on their hands—and then discover that they’re up against a killer more evil than anyone could have imagined . . . The Cutter: Watton is called in to investigate the brutal murder of a taxidermist, and she and her team find themselves tracking a killer and a thief . . .
The Things I Didn't Do
Author: Charlotte Barnes
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504073991
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
“A real page turner and one I lost several hours sleep to, wanting to turn just another page before I put it down. Another cracker from Charlotte Barnes, can't wait for the next.” —Goodreads reviewer, five stars A writer interrogates a woman who may or may not have killed her husband, in a taut tale of psychological suspense by the author of Sincerely, Yours. After twenty-five years in the remote English countryside, living under an assumed name, Erica Miller has decided it’s time for the world to hear her story—from her point of view, rather than from the tabloids or the gossips who think she got away with murder. She hires Prudence Carr to write about her privileged childhood, her marriage, the affairs, the day her husband disappeared, and the day his body was found in the marshes. Despite evidence against her, the jury refused to convict, leaving Erica to live a life of quiet isolation. Erica has a lot to say. But as the story unfolds, so does Prudence. It is clear that this project could make Prudence’s career. In this compelling novel of mystery and deceit, everything will depend on who gets the last word . . .
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504073991
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
“A real page turner and one I lost several hours sleep to, wanting to turn just another page before I put it down. Another cracker from Charlotte Barnes, can't wait for the next.” —Goodreads reviewer, five stars A writer interrogates a woman who may or may not have killed her husband, in a taut tale of psychological suspense by the author of Sincerely, Yours. After twenty-five years in the remote English countryside, living under an assumed name, Erica Miller has decided it’s time for the world to hear her story—from her point of view, rather than from the tabloids or the gossips who think she got away with murder. She hires Prudence Carr to write about her privileged childhood, her marriage, the affairs, the day her husband disappeared, and the day his body was found in the marshes. Despite evidence against her, the jury refused to convict, leaving Erica to live a life of quiet isolation. Erica has a lot to say. But as the story unfolds, so does Prudence. It is clear that this project could make Prudence’s career. In this compelling novel of mystery and deceit, everything will depend on who gets the last word . . .
The Good Child
Author: Charlotte Barnes
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504086856
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
The murder of a teenage boy reveals fractured relationships, in this twist-filled new psychological thriller by the author of Penance. Single mother Annie has spent ten years raising her daughter, Jessica, on her own—and now Jessica’s on the verge of adulthood. Annie’s just relieved that she’s found a sweetheart in Ryan, the son of her close friends, a respectable boy they’ve both known for years. But the fairy-tale romance between the two teenagers is not to be. As if the traumatic loss of her father wasn’t bad enough, Jessica has now lost her boyfriend—to a killer. Jessica is distraught. Ryan’s parents are in shock. And the heartbreak only grows as evidence begins to emerge that Ryan may not have been the upstanding young man that they thought. In the face of an unsolved murder and shocking revelations, those left behind struggle to move on and relationships start to fall apart under the strain. What was real? What was an illusion? And are some truths just too difficult to face?
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504086856
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
The murder of a teenage boy reveals fractured relationships, in this twist-filled new psychological thriller by the author of Penance. Single mother Annie has spent ten years raising her daughter, Jessica, on her own—and now Jessica’s on the verge of adulthood. Annie’s just relieved that she’s found a sweetheart in Ryan, the son of her close friends, a respectable boy they’ve both known for years. But the fairy-tale romance between the two teenagers is not to be. As if the traumatic loss of her father wasn’t bad enough, Jessica has now lost her boyfriend—to a killer. Jessica is distraught. Ryan’s parents are in shock. And the heartbreak only grows as evidence begins to emerge that Ryan may not have been the upstanding young man that they thought. In the face of an unsolved murder and shocking revelations, those left behind struggle to move on and relationships start to fall apart under the strain. What was real? What was an illusion? And are some truths just too difficult to face?
A True Crime
Author: Charlotte Barnes
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 150409073X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
Revisiting the past threatens a woman’s future, in a stunning new thriller by the author of The Good Child. Emma and I did everything together—including getting kidnapped . . . As teenagers, we were both taken but only I survived. I promised myself that I would tell my story, and Emma’s story, when the time was right. Now here we are. I’m on the cusp of launching my true crime novel which is predicted to be a huge bestseller. Life is good. I have a home, a dog, and a woman who loves me—but I’m a complete fraud. Worse still, someone knows it. One way or another, I’ll find the person who is threatening me. One way or another, I’ll stop them. Whoever is sending me sinister fan mail, whoever is hoping to ruin it all, they should know one thing: I’ll do whatever it takes to survive. I’ve done it before, and I’ll do it again . . . “Mind. Blown!” —Amazon reviewer, five stars “Excellent thriller!” —Goodreads reviewer, five stars “A brilliant twist . . . keeps you gripped.” —Amazon reviewer, five stars Praise for the novels of Charlotte Barnes “An addictive read . . . a really well written and enjoyable psychological thriller.” —Donna’s Book Blog “Smartly plotted. . . . Definitely an author to watch!” —Grace J Reviewerlady
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 150409073X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
Revisiting the past threatens a woman’s future, in a stunning new thriller by the author of The Good Child. Emma and I did everything together—including getting kidnapped . . . As teenagers, we were both taken but only I survived. I promised myself that I would tell my story, and Emma’s story, when the time was right. Now here we are. I’m on the cusp of launching my true crime novel which is predicted to be a huge bestseller. Life is good. I have a home, a dog, and a woman who loves me—but I’m a complete fraud. Worse still, someone knows it. One way or another, I’ll find the person who is threatening me. One way or another, I’ll stop them. Whoever is sending me sinister fan mail, whoever is hoping to ruin it all, they should know one thing: I’ll do whatever it takes to survive. I’ve done it before, and I’ll do it again . . . “Mind. Blown!” —Amazon reviewer, five stars “Excellent thriller!” —Goodreads reviewer, five stars “A brilliant twist . . . keeps you gripped.” —Amazon reviewer, five stars Praise for the novels of Charlotte Barnes “An addictive read . . . a really well written and enjoyable psychological thriller.” —Donna’s Book Blog “Smartly plotted. . . . Definitely an author to watch!” —Grace J Reviewerlady
Penance
Author: Charlotte Barnes
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504085469
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 263
Book Description
From the author of The Things I Didn’t Do: She never reported the men who attacked her years ago. Now someone is taking revenge . . . Years ago at university, Celia’s boyfriend turned on her in a horrifying way—joining with his friends to sexually assault her during a party. Celia didn’t go to the police. She told no one except her best friend, Lily. She just wanted to move on with her life. Now, her settled life with her beloved husband and daughter has been disrupted when one of her assailants is found dead. Celia can’t help but wonder if the friend she confided in—who’s gone on to become a private investigator—could be capable of murder. So she decides to search for answers. But her pursuit takes her down a path Celia never expected—and raises an even more terrifying question: Is she capable of murder herself?
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504085469
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 263
Book Description
From the author of The Things I Didn’t Do: She never reported the men who attacked her years ago. Now someone is taking revenge . . . Years ago at university, Celia’s boyfriend turned on her in a horrifying way—joining with his friends to sexually assault her during a party. Celia didn’t go to the police. She told no one except her best friend, Lily. She just wanted to move on with her life. Now, her settled life with her beloved husband and daughter has been disrupted when one of her assailants is found dead. Celia can’t help but wonder if the friend she confided in—who’s gone on to become a private investigator—could be capable of murder. So she decides to search for answers. But her pursuit takes her down a path Celia never expected—and raises an even more terrifying question: Is she capable of murder herself?
Safe Word
Author: Charlotte Barnes
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504077784
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
“Took my breath away . . . It had me hooked from start to finish and I could not put it down . . . If I could, would give 10 stars!” —Amazon reviewer, five stars A risky affair goes badly awry, in this crime thriller set in a deceptively idyllic English village from the author of The Things I Didn’t Do. In their pretty countryside home, Agnes and Fin appear to be just another happily married couple among their neighbours. But their attempts to conceive a child have failed, and amid the tension and pressure, they begin to experiment with their relationship. However, when Agnes engages in the same practice with her lover, the man across the street, it has far reaching consequences. When her lover dies, and the police start to investigate, Agnes fears the possibility of them closing in. But just how far will she go to save herself?
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504077784
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
“Took my breath away . . . It had me hooked from start to finish and I could not put it down . . . If I could, would give 10 stars!” —Amazon reviewer, five stars A risky affair goes badly awry, in this crime thriller set in a deceptively idyllic English village from the author of The Things I Didn’t Do. In their pretty countryside home, Agnes and Fin appear to be just another happily married couple among their neighbours. But their attempts to conceive a child have failed, and amid the tension and pressure, they begin to experiment with their relationship. However, when Agnes engages in the same practice with her lover, the man across the street, it has far reaching consequences. When her lover dies, and the police start to investigate, Agnes fears the possibility of them closing in. But just how far will she go to save herself?
My Husband the Murderer
Author: Charlotte Barnes
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504099974
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
She’s the only one her imprisoned husband will confess to—but what he has to say may destroy her—in this chilling new novel by the author of A True Crime . . . Edward O’Connor has been in prison for twenty-seven years. Now he’s ready to admit to the crimes the police have always suspected him of. But there’s a catch: Edward will only speak to his estranged wife, Maggie. Since her husband’s incarceration, Maggie has tried to live a quiet existence. But with the media relentlessly tracking her down, she’s had to repeatedly pack up her life and move with her two sons. The detectives are desperate for Maggie’s help. Only she can unlock Edward’s secrets. But during her visits, he wants to discuss their marriage, their holidays, and their sons, leaving Maggie with questions about the past. As the press begins hounding her family once again and the string of confessions continues, Maggie soon realizes the final revelation might be one she would rather never hear . . .
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504099974
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
She’s the only one her imprisoned husband will confess to—but what he has to say may destroy her—in this chilling new novel by the author of A True Crime . . . Edward O’Connor has been in prison for twenty-seven years. Now he’s ready to admit to the crimes the police have always suspected him of. But there’s a catch: Edward will only speak to his estranged wife, Maggie. Since her husband’s incarceration, Maggie has tried to live a quiet existence. But with the media relentlessly tracking her down, she’s had to repeatedly pack up her life and move with her two sons. The detectives are desperate for Maggie’s help. Only she can unlock Edward’s secrets. But during her visits, he wants to discuss their marriage, their holidays, and their sons, leaving Maggie with questions about the past. As the press begins hounding her family once again and the string of confessions continues, Maggie soon realizes the final revelation might be one she would rather never hear . . .
The Copycat
Author: Charlotte Barnes
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504069404
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
Meet DI Melanie Watton, who soon learns that imitation is the deadliest form of flattery in this page-turning crime thriller from the author of Intention. When the body of a young woman, Jenni Grantham, is found abandoned, DI Melanie Watton and her team are called to investigate. It soon becomes apparent that the murder, the method and the appearance of the victim, is something they have seen before. With the help of Medical Examiner George Waller, DI Watton uncovers the case history of Michael Richards—a local murderer who killed five women before turning himself in. Further investigations reveal that Jenni was recently reported missing by her parents. And when Jenni’s personal effects are explored, shocking discoveries are made about the victim’s fascination with the original killings. However, when the ME makes a surprise discovery, DI Watton realises that Jenni was perhaps not the only local with a fixation on these infamous killings. With a copycat killer on the loose, the team know it is only a matter of time before another body is discovered. But when a second victim is found, the team find themselves questioning everything they thought they knew . . . Praise for the novels of Charlotte Barnes “An addictive read . . . a really well written and enjoyable psychological thriller—highly recommended!!” —Donna’s Book Blog “Well written and smartly plotted with a fine array of characters and a thrilling story . . . Definitely an author to watch!” —Grace J Reviewerlady
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504069404
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
Meet DI Melanie Watton, who soon learns that imitation is the deadliest form of flattery in this page-turning crime thriller from the author of Intention. When the body of a young woman, Jenni Grantham, is found abandoned, DI Melanie Watton and her team are called to investigate. It soon becomes apparent that the murder, the method and the appearance of the victim, is something they have seen before. With the help of Medical Examiner George Waller, DI Watton uncovers the case history of Michael Richards—a local murderer who killed five women before turning himself in. Further investigations reveal that Jenni was recently reported missing by her parents. And when Jenni’s personal effects are explored, shocking discoveries are made about the victim’s fascination with the original killings. However, when the ME makes a surprise discovery, DI Watton realises that Jenni was perhaps not the only local with a fixation on these infamous killings. With a copycat killer on the loose, the team know it is only a matter of time before another body is discovered. But when a second victim is found, the team find themselves questioning everything they thought they knew . . . Praise for the novels of Charlotte Barnes “An addictive read . . . a really well written and enjoyable psychological thriller—highly recommended!!” —Donna’s Book Blog “Well written and smartly plotted with a fine array of characters and a thrilling story . . . Definitely an author to watch!” —Grace J Reviewerlady
All I See Is You
Author: Charlotte Barnes
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504069447
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
This psychological thriller takes you inside the mind of a fascinating character who lives a quiet life—with disturbing secrets hidden in memory lapses. M works in publishing and enjoys watching people. M also suffers from panic attacks and odd memory lapses. Lately, M has developed an intense relationship with Caleb, who lives across the street. The only trouble is Caleb doesn’t know M exists . . . When M starts to practice memory recall exercises, some of the things that bubble to the surface are surprising—even disturbing. As M begins to fill in the blind spots of the past, the truth sheds new light on this fascination with Caleb. Is M dangerous or just disturbed? One way or another, Caleb is about to find out . . .
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504069447
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
This psychological thriller takes you inside the mind of a fascinating character who lives a quiet life—with disturbing secrets hidden in memory lapses. M works in publishing and enjoys watching people. M also suffers from panic attacks and odd memory lapses. Lately, M has developed an intense relationship with Caleb, who lives across the street. The only trouble is Caleb doesn’t know M exists . . . When M starts to practice memory recall exercises, some of the things that bubble to the surface are surprising—even disturbing. As M begins to fill in the blind spots of the past, the truth sheds new light on this fascination with Caleb. Is M dangerous or just disturbed? One way or another, Caleb is about to find out . . .
The Watcher
Author: Charlotte Barnes
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504069412
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
DI Melanie Watton is faced with trying to solve a case with no crime scene in this edge-of-your-seat thriller from the author of The Copycat. When DI Melanie Watton and her team are called in to investigate a video recording that surfaces in a local school, they realise that they have a complex case on their hands. When the recording is studied by the Medical Examiner, it becomes apparent the team are now faced with a gruesome recording of a murder. Over the course of several minutes, the killer administers drugs before suffocating a man on camera. With no known crime scene, the team have nothing more than the video evidence in front of them and face a challenge to identify both the victim and the killer. But when a suspect is discovered Melanie and her team are up against a killer who is more evil than anyone could have imagined . . . Praise for the novels of Charlotte Barnes “An addictive read . . . a really well written and enjoyable psychological thriller—highly recommended!!” —Donna’s Book Blog “Well written and smartly plotted with a fine array of characters and a thrilling story . . . Definitely an author to watch!” —Grace J Reviewerlady
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504069412
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
DI Melanie Watton is faced with trying to solve a case with no crime scene in this edge-of-your-seat thriller from the author of The Copycat. When DI Melanie Watton and her team are called in to investigate a video recording that surfaces in a local school, they realise that they have a complex case on their hands. When the recording is studied by the Medical Examiner, it becomes apparent the team are now faced with a gruesome recording of a murder. Over the course of several minutes, the killer administers drugs before suffocating a man on camera. With no known crime scene, the team have nothing more than the video evidence in front of them and face a challenge to identify both the victim and the killer. But when a suspect is discovered Melanie and her team are up against a killer who is more evil than anyone could have imagined . . . Praise for the novels of Charlotte Barnes “An addictive read . . . a really well written and enjoyable psychological thriller—highly recommended!!” —Donna’s Book Blog “Well written and smartly plotted with a fine array of characters and a thrilling story . . . Definitely an author to watch!” —Grace J Reviewerlady