Detective Jack Kent

'What can I say… the twists and turns of the plot, the amazing level of detail, the superlative character development, the outstanding writing, all made Broken Girls downright addictive.' Reader review, 5 stars Her mother will be furious when she finds out. She knew it was risky to come here alone. But it was too hard to resist. A chance to live like a normal teenager, to have a good day for once. And now it will be her last… When teenager Leia Thompson drops dead in a shopping mall of apparent natural causes, Detective Jacqueline 'Jack' Kent is the only one convinced something isn't right. Why was Leia at the mall alone? Why are there scars – old and new – all over her body? Visiting Leia's mother, Jack quickly realises that she controlled every aspect of her daughter's short life, home-schooling her and moving town every few months. At their house, Jack finds a room crammed with records detailing the teenager's complex medical history right from the moment of her birth. A sinister picture starts to emerge in Jack's mind – of a mother capable of hurting her own child. When another girl dies in similar circumstances, the only thing that seems to connect the victims is their youth and frail health – and Leia's estranged father. He emerges as their prime suspect until the girls' autopsy reports come back with sinister similarities, and Jack's attention turns to the doctors who treated them. Then somebody close to the case is found dead, and Jack starts to feel like she's losing control. More will die if she doesn't catch the person responsible soon. Can she work her way through this web of dark secrets and chilling motives before the killer strikes again? An absolutely unputdownable and gripping crime thriller with shocking twists perfect for readers who adore Angela Marsons, Rachel McLean and Sally Rigby. What readers are saying about Broken Girls: 'Devoured it in one day (something I rarely do)… I loved it.' Reader review, 5 stars 'I've given a few 5-star awards out this year so far, but this is a worthy contender for the highest I can give. Read in two sessions, I can't praise it higher.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Fast-paced… clever and the story has plenty of twists to keep you guessing.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Can be read as a standalone crime mystery or enjoyed as part of the series… I could not get enough.' Reader review, 5 stars 'An action-packed thriller of a book… unputdownable and engrossing.' Reader review, 5 stars 'I read this fast-paced British police procedural book in less than a day and thoroughly enjoyed it.' Reader review, 5 stars

'Spine-tingling… will give you chills… I simply could not put it down.' Reader review, 5 stars Her daughter's murder was just the beginning… Emma and Robert's idyllic life shatters when their six-year-old daughter vanishes. Her body was found in the woods, a pink ribbon on the ground nearby. Consumed with grief, Emma can barely look at her husband. Why does Robert carry that pink ribbon around? What isn't he telling her about that night? As Emma's obsession with finding answers grows, Emma starts to suspect Robert is keeping secrets from her – as she keeps secrets of her own. Until another child goes missing. The police think whoever did this knew the couple. But who would want to hurt their child? With everyone in the small town of Stanton a suspect, can Emma uncover what really happened to her daughter? Or will the weight of the shocking truth be too much to bear? A gripping page-turner that will have you racing to the shocking end. Readers of Lisa Jewell, Rachel Abbott and Clare Mackintosh will be absolutely thrilled by Her Perfect Girl. 'Phenomenal… Completely addictive.' Reader review, 5 stars 'The kind of book that you crawl into bed a little early with a few snacks and dare anyone to talk to you. Gripping, perfectly timed twists to throw you off, building frustration and questions. Just don't plan on stopping until you finish.' Reader review, 5 stars 'A gripping page-turner that will have you racing to the twisty end. A well-paced story that evolves around every parent's worst nightmare.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Truly a page-turner! Excellent writing.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Told with a lot of compassion and respect. I couldn't get through the pages fast enough because I was so involved in it.'Reader review, 5 stars 'An excellent book… I was truly impressed.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Fast paced, edge of seat reading!' Reader review, 5 stars 'Sit back as this book is a brilliant story that will have you hooked from start to finish… this story moves at a very fast pace from chapter to chapter is how I ended up reading this in one sitting. I wasn't expecting that ending.' Reader review, 5 stars 'This is a 5 read… I was hooked from the first page.' Reader review, 5 stars 'A must-read for anyone who enjoys a meticulously crafted mystery that explores the darkest corners of human nature.' Reader review, 5 stars

"The tension is palpable… the story takes unexpected turns, leading to a jaw-dropping conclusion that will leave you stunned… impossible to put down." Reader review, 5 stars When the body of a wealthy doctor is discovered in her high-rise apartment – all alone with the doors locked from the inside – nobody can understand how or why her life has been so suddenly cut short. It appears the murderer has scaled the ten-story building – and Detective Jacqueline "Jack" Kent should know. As an elite climber herself, it's a set of skills that only a handful of people have. This can't be the killer's first victim, and if Jack doesn't act fast, it won't be their last. Jack throws herself into the investigation, determined to beat the twisted killer at their own game. But the crime scene prompts troubling memories for Jack, who's still haunted by the death of the woman she loved– killed on a climbing expedition only months before. Night after night, Jack relives those final moments in her dreams. After another victim is found, it's clear that someone is trying to get Jack's attention. Could the killer be one of her own close circle of friends from childhood? As the lines between her personal and professional life blur, Jack must confront the demons of her past to stop a cold-blooded killer from striking again. Detective Jack Kent is a heroine who grabs you and doesn't let go. Partly set in the valleys of the Peak District, this is the first in an unputdownable new crime thriller series, perfect for readers who adore Angela Marsons, Rachel McLean and Sally Rigby. What readers are saying about Silent Fall: "An electrifying mystery that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish." Reader review, 5 stars "Kept me gripped from first to last page." Reader review, 5 stars "Left me wanting more!" Reader review, 5 stars "The culprit wasn't even on my maybe list!" Reader review, 5 stars "A really, really great read." Reader review, 5 stars "An excellent and intense story. Lots of twists and turns… Loved it!" Reader review, 5 stars "Drew me in from the first page." Reader review, 5 stars "Wow what a book… I could not put it down." Reader review, 5 stars