It's September 2001, and New York’s walls are covered in photos of the
missing, including Cora Brady’s father. Orphaned and alone, she is lost
– until a letter arrives offering a new life. In a remote Irish town, an
estranged aunt awaits, ready to fulfil an old promise. As Cora settles in,
her family’s buried story begins to surface. Confessions, an immersive
debut, follows three generations of women bound by love, tragedy, and
James Patterson’s best crime-solving duo since the Women’s Murder Club
is the Bird Sisters. Rhonda and Barbara “Baby” Bird are half-sisters – and
complete opposites. Rhonda, a former attorney, follows the rules, while
teenage Baby relies on instinct. Their L.A. detective agency takes a case
involving a missing woman, but soon, they’re accused of protecting a killer.
They share a late father but little else – except their determination. They
Books have the power to spark curiosity, fuel imaginations, and inspire
a lifelong love of reading. This February, we’ve rounded up a selection
of delightful reads for budding bookworms, from laugh-out-loud adventures
with Bluey and Peppa Pig to magical journeys and heartwarming tales.
Whether it’s a bedtime race with dinosaurs, a thrilling quest through
enchanted streets, or a gentle reminder of the power of love, these
After captivating audiences in over 100 countries, Recipes for Love &
Murder returns for a thrilling second season. Based on Sally Andrew’s
bestselling Tannie Maria novels, this South African series masterfully
From the #1 bestselling author of The Inheritance Games comes a
gripping mystery-thriller. Years ago, Kira was found alone in the wild
with no memory of her past. Now part of the Bennett family, she’s
trained in search and rescue. When a missing girl disappears in the
wilderness, Kira joins the search—only to uncover dark secrets that
Bestselling author Jonathan Kellerman takes readers inside his writing
process, sharing the passion and curiosity that drive his long-running
Alex Delaware series. In this exclusive piece, Kellerman reveals how
psychological intrigue and suspense intertwine, why his characters feel
like old friends, and the immersive, almost hypnotic experience of
In the 40th Alex Delaware novel, Detective Milo Sturgis investigates
the murder of an aspiring actress, leading to a suspect—who is soon
found dead. As more bodies appear, all linked by the same rifle, Milo
enlists psychologist Alex Delaware to unravel the mystery. But the
deeper they dig, the more sinister the truth becomes. With dark forces
at play, can they solve the case before the killer strikes again? From
the No. 1 New York Times bestselling master of suspense, Open
Katarina Shaw’s first love wasn’t Heath Rocha – it was figure skating.
With no famous name or family support, she was determined to be an
Olympic champion. When she met Heath, a foster kid with raw talent,
they became an unstoppable ice-dancing duo, captivating the world
with their chemistry – until a shocking incident ended their partnership.
Now, a decade later, an unauthorized documentary threatens to rewrite
A hidden Tokyo pawnshop lets lost souls trade their deepest regrets
– if they can find it. Hana Ishikawa inherits the shop, only to wake and
find it ransacked, its most precious item stolen, and her father missing.
A mysterious stranger offers help, leading them on a dreamlike journey
through mystical worlds – riding paper cranes, crossing midnight’s bridge,
and searching a night market in the clouds. As they unravel the mystery,
Lila Kennedy has a lot on her plate. A recently broken marriage, two wayward
daughters, a house that is falling apart, and an elderly stepfather who seems
to have quietly moved in. Not to mention a once promising writing career that
is now in freefall. So when her real dad – a man she has barely seen since he
ran off to Hollywood thirty-five years ago – suddenly appears on her doorstep
wanting to make amends, it feels like the final straw. But it turns out even the