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It's hard to live when you deserve to die…When a tired old inmate is found dead in his cell, the prison is obligated to investigate and so DI Barton attends. The men he interviews have been convicted of some of the worst things a human being can do, but it appears likely that the death was due to natural causes.When the house of the dead man is burgled and that crime is followed by a suspicious fire, Barton desperately needs to speak to his widow, but she’s nowhere to be found.In the space of twenty-four hours, everyone he wants to talk to has vanished. Then he receives some post which makes him believe he could be the next to disappear.In just a few days, Barton’s investigation goes full circle, through a series of brutal murders, back to the prison. There’s a shocking development which even he could never have imagined, and all signs are pointing to the fact that he’s made a terrible mistake.There’s a violent killer on the loose, who wants everyone to learn that it’s hard to live when you deserve to die.DI Barton is back as Ross Greenwood continues with his bestselling series, perfect for fans of Mark Billingham and Ian Rankin.

A brutal double murder on a Norfolk beach horrifies the town of Cromer. The way the victims died is chilling and so Norfolk’s Major Investigation Team task DS Ashley Knight to manage the case.It soon becomes clear that the murders were carefully planned and the finger of suspicion points to an organised crime gang, but as the evidence mounts, a far more sinister theory emerges. Ashley has been allocated a young but opinionated partner in Hector Fade, and sparks soon fly. Annoyingly for Ashley, Hector is no pushover and looks destined for great things. When the pair delve into the case, they struggle to understand who would inflict such suffering on their victims and hope the crime is a one off from a deranged and dangerous individual. But then another body is found.There’s a killer on the loose who wants them to believe that the beach has a memory. They must be caught, or others will meet their end by the sea.

There's a killer on the streets, and no one is safe... First there was the drowned man, but maybe his death was an accident? Then there were the decapitated bodies, the burnt girl, the women pursued in the dark. Finally the police have to admit there's a serial killer on the loose and he seems set on revenge. His name is Abel and his crimes are escalating every day. Dan Flood, Olivia Jones and their two young children are a family at breaking point. The mundane juggle of parenting and work means that the romance is draining away. Living in a community that is growing ever more fearful, just adds to the pressure in their lives. But when Abel turns his attention on Olivia, only Dan can save her... Bestseller Ross Greenwood's serial killer thriller is perfect for fans of Mark Billingham, Ian Rankin and Peter Robinson. This book was previously published as ABEL'S REVENGE. What the bloggers are saying about Hunter: 'That ending! I never in a million years expected to read what I did. It left me really quite shocked.' A Lover Of Books Blog 'I finished this last night and all I will say is wow.... I sat with my jaw on the floor.' Nickibookblog 'I'll just say.. wow, wow, wow. Stunning.' Misfits Farm Book Reviews 'A dark and disturbing psychological thriller.' Bitsaboutbooks Reviews

One night less than two weeks before Christmas, a single mother is violently assaulted. When DI Barton begins his investigation, he's surprised to find the victim is a woman with nothing to hide and no reason for anyone to hurt her.?A few days later, the mother of the woman attacked rings the police station. Her granddaughter has drawn a shocking picture. And when her grandmother asks the young girl who the person with the weapon is, she whispers two words. Bad Santa

The story follows Ben, a young man shaped by a tumultuous upbringing marked by neglect and toxic relationships. As he navigates a life of crime and incarceration before turning twenty, the stakes rise when violence escalates around him. Faced with the consequences of his choices and the looming threat of death, Ben must confront his reality and decide where his loyalties lie, ultimately determining his fate in a dangerous world.

How far would you go to protect your friends? Will, Carl, Aiden and Darren are inseparable from the day they meet at school. The combination of Will's street smarts, Carl's brains, Aiden's loyalty and Darren's fearlessness mean they are a force to be reckoned with, and together they feel ready to take on the world. But solidarity can't insure against tragedy, and when life tests the boys to their limits, slowly the four choose different paths as they take the step into adulthood. Darren has always been the one to take chances, with a dangerous side that's a blessing and a curse. As the years pass by, Darren's schemes and mistakes start to weigh heavily on his friends. One fateful day, Will finally has to decide if friendship and loyalty are worth risking everything for. Life doesn't always give you a second chance to make the right choice... This book was previously published as LAZY BLOOD. What readers are saying about Chancer by Ross Greenwood: 'This book will blow you away.' White Books 'Funny, shocking, sad.'Reader's Select 'I can honestly say that this book had me hooked from the start.' ''I even found myself getting up at night just to read a few more chapters.' 'Really great read with strong characters, and an ending I didn't see coming! 'Miss this real page-turner at your peril.'

Ellen's therapist told her to forget the past, but the life she's left with is boring. All she wants is to be happy and normal, but the approaching long bleak nights of winter loom heavy before her, especially as she'll be alone. But when the secrets her mother put in place to protect her are exposed, Ellen learns the frightening truth. Her history is darker than she imagined. She's not who she thinks she is, and the real her is a very different person to the one that others have mistreated and exploited. If there's hope of a future, Ellen must find answers about the past, and the new Ellen is less forgiving. This winter, there will be more than just discontent and DI Barton will struggle in his hardest case to date. Finding the truth isn't easy if the victims and witnesses are all dead

"Prison Officer Jim Dalton works on the male side of HMP Peterborough. It's a dangerous place, fuelled by testosterone-driven violence, but he has the prisoners' respect. When Dalton is transferred to the female side of the prison, his next shift is so easy he can't believe that the officers over there get paid the same wages. He sleeps well for the first time in years. Billie hasn't had it easy in life, and she has earned the nickname Damage because she has been known to cause some! Ending up in prison might have been inevitable, but Billie hasn't given up on her dreams yet. If there's a way to get out of prison faster, she's going to find it. When Dalton is assigned to the young offenders' wing, dealing with female prisoners no longer seems so simple, and in Billie he fears he may have met his match. As Billie starts to turn the screw, Dalton faces losing everything ..."

Could you forgive murder? What if it was something worse? A childhood accident robs Vincent of his memories, causing him to become sensitive and anxious around others. His differences attract bullies, and he comes to rely heavily on the support of his family. After the devastating loss of his parents, a remarkable woman teaches him to embrace life and, little by little, he realises the world is far more forgiving than he imagined. When fragments of his memory return, he begins to unravel his past. Who was his mother? What kind of a man is his brother, Frank? And why does death surround them? Fate is cruel. History is dark. Things are not as they seem. Perhaps he should have stayed at home.