Hangman by Daniel Cole, published by Hachette Australia.
A body is found hanging from Brooklyn Bridge, the word 'BAIT' carved into the chest. In London a copycat killer strikes, branding with the word 'PUPPET'. DCI Emily Baxter is forced into an uneasy partnership with the New York detectives on the case, Special Agents Rouche and Curtis.
With the body count rising on both sides of the Atlantic, can they learn to trust each other and identify who is holding the strings before it is too late?
The Sons by Anton Svensson, published by Hachette Australia.
After years in prison, Sweden's most notorious criminal Leo Duvnjac is free, acquitted of all but two of the 10 bank robberies he and his two younger brothers pulled off. While behind bars he befriended Sam Larsen, who was convicted of murdering his own father — and also happens to be the brother of the cop who caught Leo, Detective John Broncks.
With Sam at his side, Leo seeks out his now-law-abiding brothers for one last job and a chance at redemption — or revenge.
Shadows in Death by J.D. Robb, published by Hachette Australia.
When a night out at the theatre is interrupted by the murder of a young woman in Washington Square Park, it seems like an ordinary case for Detective Eve Dallas and her team.
But when her husband Roarke spots a shadow from his past in the crowd, Eve realises this case is far from business as usual.
Killer Intent by Tony Kent, published by Simon & Schuster.
An assassin’s bullet. A deadly conspiracy. But who is calling the shots? When an attempted assassination sparks a chain of events across London, Britain's elite security forces seem powerless to stop the chaos.
As the conspiracy unfolds, three strangers find their fates entwined: Joe Dempsey, a military intelligence officer; Sarah Truman, a reporter; and Michael Devlin, a criminal barrister with a secret past.
Deadly Secrets by Robert Bryndza, published by Hachette Australia.
On an icy morning, a mother wakes to find her daughter's blood-soaked body frozen to the road.
As Detective Erika Foster gets to work, she finds reports of assaults in the same quiet South London suburb where the woman was killed. One chilling detail links them to the murder victim — they were all attacked by a figure in black wearing a gas mask.
The Cutting Edge by Jeffery Deaver, published by Hachette Australia.
Someone is killing couples just as they start their lives together. The first victims were collecting her engagement ring. Their murder — and that of the diamond-cutter they were visiting — is only the first of a series of macabre attacks.
The killer is hunting down any witnesses who might lead to his capture. But Lincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs will do whatever it takes to break his vow.
Kingdom of the Blind by Louise Penny, published by Hachette Australia.
When Armand Gamache receives a letter inviting him to an abandoned farmhouse outside of Three Pines, the former head of the Surete du Quebec discovers that a complete stranger has named him as an executor of her will.
The bequests are so wildly unlikely that he suspects the woman must have been delusional — until a body is found.
Wicked Charms by Janet Evanovich, published by Hachette Australia.
Lizzy Tucker is happy to work quietly at Dazzle's Bakery, preparing delicious treats for the locals. But her partner Diesel is all about the hunt.
Right now he's tracking down a famous pirate's treasure, hidden somewhere along the coast of New England. This bounty contains much, much more than gold and jewels: it's also the hiding place of the powerful Stone of Avarice.
HOW TO ENTER
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WINNER
The winner of Mix Pack 3 is Barbara Mullins. Congratulations. Please pick up your books from our Shepparton office.
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