Graham Bartlett a former detective and now a crime fiction and police advisor to authors and TV writers as well as a Sunday Times best selling crime writer.

His latest novel, Force of Hate, is released on 23 March 2023.  

"When a firebomb attack at a Brighton travellers’ site kills women and children, Chief Superintendent Jo Howe has strong reason to believe the new, dubiously elected, far-right council leader is behind the murders.

Against the direct orders of her chief constable, Jo digs deeper into the killings. She uncovers a criminal ring of human trafficking and euthanasia all leading to a devastating plot which threatens thousands of lives and from which the murderous politician looks sure to walk away scot-free."

"As an ex-cop, Graham Bartlett knows what he’s talking about and he certainly knows how to tell a good story" - Mark Billingham

"Unflinching, brutal and disturbingly plausible. Graham Bartlett is one of the most authoritative voices in crime fiction" - Kia Abdullah, author of Take it Back

"Dark, brutal and laced with violence" - Daily Mail

"Force of Hate is a masterful examination of the darkness that exists in the souls of the morally broken" - S. A. Cosby

"Force of Hate is totally gripping, but also chillingly believable and timely" - J. P. Delaney

"In Force of Hate, Bartlett tackles some of the most topical issues of the day: trafficking, right-wing hate, and political sleaze" - Vaseem Khan

"A dark, bold and gritty insight into the terrifying evil that permeates society in plain sight. Utterly unputdownable!" - A. A. Chaudhuri

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Lauren North is an author.  She has written four psychological thrillers.  Lauren is also the co-host of the 'In Suspense Podcast'.

Lauren's pen name is L.C. North. 'The Ugly Truth', a book club thriller, will be published on 16th March 2023.

Melanie Lange has disappeared.

Her father, Sir Peter Lange, says she is a danger to herself and has been admitted to a private mental health clinic.

Her ex-husband, Finn, and best friend, Nell, say she has been kidnapped.

The media will say whichever gets them the most views.

But whose side are you on?
#SaveMelanie
#HelpPeter

Told via interviews, transcripts and diary entries, The Ugly Truth is a shocking and addictive thriller about fame, power and the truth behind the headlines.

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 Part Two

Nicola Williams is a Barrister, Judge and Author.  26 years after the release of her debut crime novel, Without Prejudice, her second novel,  Until Proven Innocent will be released on 16 March 2023. 

"Spectacular! British crime fiction has a dazzling new voice in Nicola Williams' Tony Parsons

The gripping new courtroom thriller following barrister Lee Mitchell in her most controversial case yet

Lee Mitchell is a young barrister from a working-class Caribbean background: in the cut-throat environment of the courtroom, everything is stacked against her.

On her doorstep in South London the 15-year-old son of the pastor at the local Black church is shot, and the local community is shattered. All evidence is pointing to infamously corrupt, racist police officer Sergeant Jack Lambert as the irredeemable suspect. His own boss - rebel-turned-copper Danny Wallace - is certain he is guilty.

Against her will, Lee is strong-armed into defending him. With cries of 'Black Lives Matter!' echoing in the streets, Lee is at the centre of the turmoil as lies, anger, and mistrust spiral out of control.

With the line between her personal and professional life becoming increasingly blurred, Lee keeps asking herself the same question: How can she defend the indefensible?"

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Part One

Nicola Williams is a Barrister, Judge and Author.  26 years after the release of her debut crime novel, Without Prejudice, her second novel,  Until Proven Innocent will be released on 16 March 2023. 

"Spectacular! British crime fiction has a dazzling new voice in Nicola Williams' Tony Parsons

The gripping new courtroom thriller following barrister Lee Mitchell in her most controversial case yet

Lee Mitchell is a young barrister from a working-class Caribbean background: in the cut-throat environment of the courtroom, everything is stacked against her.

On her doorstep in South London the 15-year-old son of the pastor at the local Black church is shot, and the local community is shattered. All evidence is pointing to infamously corrupt, racist police officer Sergeant Jack Lambert as the irredeemable suspect. His own boss - rebel-turned-copper Danny Wallace - is certain he is guilty.

Against her will, Lee is strong-armed into defending him. With cries of 'Black Lives Matter!' echoing in the streets, Lee is at the centre of the turmoil as lies, anger, and mistrust spiral out of control.

With the line between her personal and professional life becoming increasingly blurred, Lee keeps asking herself the same question: How can she defend the indefensible?"

Buy 'Until Proven Innocent' here:
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Alex Call is the owner of Bert's Books, an independent bookshop in Swindon, UK.

You can visit Bert's Books online, subscribe to one of the monthly bundles or visit the shop and pick out some of the great books already selected. If you can’t find what you’re looking for then use the contact page to send your request.

www.Bertsbooks.co.uk

Bert's Books
54 Godwin Court,
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Carolynn Bain - Afrori Books

This is a bonus episode to save Afrori Books. Afrori Books is an independent bookshop in Brighton, UK owned by Carolynn Bain and is the biggest supplier of books by Black Authors.

Afrori Books is at risk of closure.  Four days before Christmas they found out that on  1st April their monthly payment to their landlord will quadruple and in addition they expected to pay hire fees for any events in the shop, like book clubs, author events and workshops.

Afrori Books is more than just a bookshop. The bookshop is an important part of the community and provides a safe space for children to learn crafts, author events, book festivals, hair workshop, anti-racism training and more.

Afrori Books goal is to raise £25,000 through crowdfunding to find a new home.

Click Here to Support: Afrori Books Crowdfunder

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Amen Alonge is an author and solicitor. His debut thriller, A Good Day to Die, was released in 2022.

'Action-packed, gripping, and wildly entertaining . . . Amen Alonge is a powerful new voice in thriller writing and a talent to watch' ADAM HAMDY

Meet Pretty Boy. Vengeance is on his mind.

His real name: unknown

His code of conduct: don't be a pawn in someone else's game. Never underestimate the enemy. Above all, survive. There is no glory in death.

His mission: it's been 10 years since Pretty Boy left the big city - today he's back. No one knows why, but it's clear that revenge is on his mind: he is determined to make the person responsible for his exile from the London scene finally pay. But his plans seem derailed when he takes possession of a bracelet, unaware that its original owner has set a high price for its safe return. Suddenly, the hunter becomes the hunted, and Pretty Boy will have to find out if it is indeed a 'good day to die'.

 The second novel in the series, A Good Night to Kill, will be released on 27 April 2023.

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Anna Caig works with The Society of Authors, Jericho Writers,The Literary Consultancy, Tŷ Newydd Writing Centre and The Romantic Novelists' Association, as well as one-to-one with many writers. She has worked in communications for 20 years, specialising in media relations and strategic marketing campaigns, and is an experienced and engaging public speaker.

​Anna also writes historical crime fiction and her debut novel was shortlisted for the CWA Debut Dagger prize. She reviews books for The Sheffield Telegraph and on her blog. 

The former Head of Communications at Sheffield City Council and tutor on The University of Sheffield MA Journalism course, Anna began her training business to support writers to build their brand and reach more readers. She now works with traditionally, indie and self-published writers, as well as helping creatives in any discipline find a wider audience.  

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Welcome to Episode One of 'The Conversation'.

My first guest is author Scarlett Brade.  Scarlett's debut thriller, The Hive, was published in July 2022 and will be published in paperback on 25 May 2023.

The Hive explores our darkest fears of the relationship between social media and mental health, but, most importantly, the strength of sisterhood against all the odds.
The Guardian described The Hive as 'Lively, shocking ... A fresh, modern take on the revenge story’.
 
"Charlotte Goodwin looks directly at the camera and reveals a chilling truth to the thousands watching her Instagram Live broadcast. She has killed her ex-boyfriend's new partner in cold blood. But she is not finished yet. The viewers must now vote to decide whether he should live or die.

The public display sends shockwaves rippling through the online community and the numbers of viewers skyrockets. But as Lincoln's past is revealed, how will he be judged?"

Buy 'The Hive'  by Scarlett Brade here:   https://amzn.to/3iT3hDJ

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Episode One: Tuesday 31 January 2023

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