{"title":"Series: Mallory Dawson Crime Thriller","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMallory Dawson Crime Thriller\u003c\/strong\u003e series takes readers on a gripping journey through intricate mysteries and relentless pursuit of justice. With sharp plotting and compelling characters, these novels blend tension and insight, offering a thrilling exploration of human nature against suspenseful backdrops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in strong storytelling, the series appeals to lovers of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/em\u003e, weaving social complexities into each crime narrative. Expect intelligent, edge-of-your-seat thrillers that challenge perceptions and illuminate the darker corners of society.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-birthday-girl-by-sarah-ward-9781804363164","title":"The Birthday Girl","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Eldey, an island with deadly secrets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMona\u003c\/b\u003e: a carefree artist, staying at the Cloister to work on her illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeth\u003c\/b\u003e: the harried mother of a toddler, on the remote Welsh island for a weekend with her family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharlotte\u003c\/b\u003e: a reluctant stepmother who wanted a romantic getaway with her husband.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of them is a serial killer who poisoned four of her friends at her eleventh birthday party. They all fit the profile. 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With a nod to Agatha Christie, \u003cb\u003ethe sharp narrative builds to a nail-biting climax\u003c\/b\u003e.’ - Simon McCleave, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Dark Tide\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘A \u003cb\u003epitch-perfect\u003c\/b\u003e start to a new thriller series’ - Michael Wood, author of \u003ci\u003eSilent Victim\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘There is more than a whiff of Agatha Christie here, which made \u003ci\u003eThe Birthday Girl\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003eso satisfyingly compelling that I read into the small hours to finish it\u003c\/b\u003e’ - Alis Hawkins, author of \u003ci\u003eA Bitter Remedy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘Suspense and intrigue abound in this \u003cb\u003egripping, claustrophobic murder mystery\u003c\/b\u003e set on a sinister Welsh island’ - Roz Watkins, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Devil’s Dice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘Takes the classic Christie-esque trope of a remote location and a closed circle of suspects and reinvents it for the 21st Century, \u003cb\u003eweaving a tale of murder, madness, and revenge. I absolutely loved it.'\u003c\/b\u003e - Amanda Mason, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Hiding Place\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eSharp, elegantly written, and dripping with suspense\u003c\/b\u003e. A wonderfully crafted ‘closed room’ mystery that had me turning the pages at record speed.’ - J. A. Corrigan, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Nurse\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eCleverly plotted, full of twists and intrigue\u003c\/b\u003e, with an ending that is both dramatic and satisfying’ - Jane Bettany, author of \u003ci\u003eIn Cold Blood\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eA taut, intelligent thriller, elegantly written with an eerie atmosphere and an addictive plot\u003c\/b\u003e. 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