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One in Custody

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 15:32:14 +0200

From award-winning author Jane Casey comes an exciting short detective story following Maeve Kerrigan and Josh Derwent. Everyone is capable of murder... 'I've killed my husband.' Those are the words Sheila Gleeson greets the police with when they arrive on her doorstep. There is a murder weapon, fingerprints, a confession. It's clearly premeditated murder, end of the story. Or is it? Because when detectives Maeve Kerrigan and Josh Derwent dig a little deeper, they realise things might not be quite what they seem. And soon, they're forced to question whether the woman in their custody really is as guilty as she seems, or if the killer is still on the loose... To avoid disappointment, please note this story has previously been published in the back of the Tesco edition of Let the Dead Speak.

MK03 - The Last Girl

Sat, 07 May 2011 12:22:05 +0300

**A family massacre...**

High summer. Wimbledon. 14-year-old Lydia Kennford returns home to discover the bodies of her mother and twin sister in the family living room, while her father, Philip, lies unconscious and bleeding in an upstairs bedroom

DC Maeve Kerrigan and DI Josh Derwent begin to investigate, discounting a burglary quickly and focusing instead on Philip Kennford QC himself. There is no easy explanation for why he survived when the others were shown no mercy, and they suspect he might have staged the attack on himself after killing his wife and daughter. But Kennford is a self-possessed, intelligent man who knows criminal law inside out; proving that he's guilty will be difficult.

The Cutting Place

Tue, 12 May 2020 16:18:43 +0300

From multi award-winning and Sunday Times bestselling author author Jane Casey comes an incredibly exciting new Maeve Kerrigan crime thriller! You've got to be in the club to know the truth. Everyone's heard the rumours about elite gentlemen's clubs, where the champagne flows freely, the parties are the height of decadence . . . and the secrets are darker than you could possibly imagine. DS Maeve Kerrigan finds herself in an unfamiliar world of wealth, luxury and ruthless behaviour when she investigates the murder of a young journalist, Paige Hargreaves. Paige was working on a story about the Chiron Club, a private society for the richest and most privileged men in London. Then she disappeared. It's clear to Maeve that the members have many secrets. But Maeve is hiding secrets of her own – even from her partner DI Josh Derwent. Will she uncover the truth about Paige's death? Or will time run out for Maeve first? 'The Cutting Place is Jane Casey's best book yet – and that's really...

Silent Kill

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 13:41:22 +0300

From award-winning author Jane Casey comes a gripping new detective novella set in the world of Maeve Kerrigan and Josh Derwent. A murder in broad daylight...A teenage girl is killed on a London bus. The case should be simple. The bus was full of witnesses, and there are cameras everywhere. A hunt for a killer...But the more DC Georgia Shaw and her colleagues Maeve Kerrigan and Josh Derwent delve into the crime, the more elusive the answers become. A case that spirals out of control...It seems impossible that no one saw anything, but soon the leads run cold. Will they uncover what really happened, or will the killer get away with murder? For fans of the Maeve Kerrigan series, this is a story with a difference. Told from Georgia's point of view, we see Maeve and Josh from the outside...like you've never seen them before.

The Close

Sat, 07 May 2022 12:22:12 +0300

The gripping new detective crime thriller featuring Maeve Kerrigan and Josh Derwent from the Top Ten Sunday Times bestselling author 'A deliciously bingeable read' Ruth Ware, the Sunday Times Top 10 bestselling author 'If you haven't read Jane Casey, start immediately' Marian Keyes, the Sunday Times No.1 Bestseller 'Thrums with the tension of a classic crime thriller' Sarah Hilary, author of Someone Else's Skin 'The most dangerously addictive series in crime fiction' Erin Kelly, the Sunday Times Bestseller At first glance, Jellicoe Close seems to be a perfect suburban street – well-kept houses with pristine lawns, neighbours chatting over garden fences, children playing together. But there are dark secrets behind the neat front doors, hidden dangers that include a ruthless criminal who will stop at nothing. It's up to DS Maeve Kerrigan and DI Josh Derwent to uncover the truth. Posing as a couple, they move into the Close, blurring the lines between professional and personal as...

A Stranger in the Family

Tue, 07 May 2024 12:22:08 +0300

The gripping new thriller featuring DS Maeve Kerrigan and DI Josh Derwent from the Top Ten Sunday Times bestselling author Every mother's worst nightmare . . . When nine-year-old Rosalie Marshall vanished from her bed one summer night, her disappearance tore her family apart. Now, sixteen years later, her mother Helena is found dead, her husband by her side. It looks like a straightforward murder-suicide but DS Maeve Kerrigan and DI Josh Derwent soon discover nothing about this case is straightforward. The Marshalls have been keeping secrets. And someone is prepared to kill to hide the truth. Until Maeve finds out what happened to Rosalie, no one will be safe . . . You won't want to miss the book that everyone is talking about in 2024! 'With every breath in my body, I'm BEGGING you to read Jane Casey's books!' Marian Keyes 'The last chapter concludes with a cliffhanger that will make you clutch your pearls' The Times 'The ultimate just-one-more-chapter read' Abigail Dean, author...

MK02 - The Reckoning

Sat, 07 May 2011 12:22:01 +0300

To the public, he's a hero: a killer who targets convicted paedophiles.Two men are dead already - tortured to death.Even the police don't regard the cases as a priority. Most feel that two dead paedophiles is a step in the right direction.But to DC Maeve Kerrigan, no one should be allowed to take the law into their own hands. Young and inexperienced, Kerrigan wants to believe that murder is murder no matter what the sins of the victim. Only, as the killer's violence begins to escalate, she is forced to confront exactly how far she's prepared to go to ensure justice is served...

The Outsider

Sun, 07 May 2023 12:22:02 +0300

A gripping new crime thriller which will delight Jane Casey fans! He came to destroy the family. Now he's the one in danger. As an undercover police officer, Rob Langton is used to terrifying situations. But his new assignment is the most dangerous yet – to infiltrate the notorious Carter family, and bring its patriarch Geraint to justice. After gaining Geraint's trust, Rob finds himself becoming the criminal's right-hand man. The deeper Rob gets, the more danger he's in. Then Geraint's horrific plan comes to light – a bomb in a public place, designed to stir up anti-immigrant sentiment. Rob is the only person who can stop the carnage, but time is running out... Perfect for fans of Jane Casey and fans of thrillers, The Outsider turns the spotlight on one of the most intriguing characters from Maeve Kerrigan's world.

Cruel Acts

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 11:59:47 +0200

From award-winning author Jane Casey comes a powerful Maeve Kerrigan crime thriller which will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final page! How can you spot a murderer? Leo Stone is a ruthless killer – or the victim of a miscarriage of justice. A year ago, he was convicted of the murder of two women and sentenced to life in prison. But now he's free, and according to him, he's innocent. DS Maeve Kerrigan and DI Josh Derwent are determined to put Stone back behind bars where he belongs, but the more Maeve finds out, the less convinced she is of his guilt. Then another woman disappears in similar circumstances. Is there a copycat killer, or have they been wrong about Stone from the start? 'I couldn't put it down' Erin Kelly 'The story is captivating' Patricia Gibney

MK04 - The Stranger You Know

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:22:04 +0300

He meets women. He gains their trust. He kills them. That's all Maeve Kerrigan knows about the man she is hunting. Three women have been strangled in their homes by the same sadistic killer. With no sign of a break-in, every indication shows that they let him in. But the evidence is pointing at a shocking suspect: DI Josh Derwent, Maeve's colleague. Maeve refuses to believe he could be involved, but how well does she really know him? Because this isn't the first time Derwent's been accused of murder.

Love Lies Bleeding

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 15:43:04 +0200

From award-winning author Jane Casey comes an exciting short detective story following Maeve Kerrigan and Josh Derwent.

Left for Dead: A Maeve Kerrigan Novella (Maeve Kerrigan Novels)

Wed, 07 May 2014 12:22:07 +0300

MK01 - The Burning

Sat, 07 May 2011 12:22:13 +0300

Maeve Kerrigan is an ambitious detective constable, keen to make her mark on the murder task force. Her male colleagues believe Maeve's empathy makes her weak, but the more she learns about the latest victim, Rebecca Haworth, from her grieving friends and family, the more determined Maeve becomes to bring her murderer to justice.

After the Fire (Maeve Kerrigan)

Thu, 07 May 2015 12:22:10 +0300