Bestselling phenomenon Simon McCleave is back with another gripping, atmospheric new crime thriller set on the Isle of Anglesey, Wales. 

 On a remote island, there’s nowhere to run…

When a teenage boy goes missing on a camping trip with his friends, the close-knit community of Anglesey is shaken. DI Laura Hart is brought in to lead the murder investigation and instantly feels the pressure, not least because her colleague’s son was the last to see the missing boy alive.

Laura’s investigations force her to delve into the tangled web of relationships and personal lives of her own neighbours. The trail leads her to uncover a religious cult called The Fair Men, who locals say have a dark history and still hold their ceremonies on the island where the boys were camping. But could it be that yet more secrets are hidden behind closed doors?

Amongst all the mysteries and lies, Laura is sure about one thing: the island will not give up the truth easily…

A pulse-pounding, atmospheric crime thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of L.J. Ross, Ann Cleeves, Elly Griffiths and Val McDermid.

Readers love Simon McCleave!
‘The fact that I've already pre-ordered the next book in this series says it all really.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘If you've never read Simon’s books, take the chance and find yourself a new go-to writer.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Good action with unpredictable twists and turns to keep you from putting down the book.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Thanks, Simon, for another great book- please keep ‘em coming!!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Not enjoyed a book more for years! A real page-turner.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Drowning Isle, By Simon McCleave, Read by Alice White

'I was hooked from the start and finished this book in 1 day. I couldn't read it fast enough. It was a whirlwind with plenty of suspense, secrets and betrayal.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

How far would you go to protect your family? 

 Mark Burcham and his wife Amy live the perfect life: they have a happy marriage, a comfortable home in Los Angeles and a beautiful daughter, Tatum. But one night Amy fails to come home from a business trip to Boston, and her office have no record of a client on the east coast.

Then Mark gets the worst news of all

The Good Husband, By Steve Frech, Read by Jason Keller

**Your new obsession starts here. Get hooked by Sunday Times bestseller C.L. Taylor’s next impossible-to-put-down thriller.**

‘I absolutely loved it!’ Lisa Jewell

'I read it with my heart in my mouth’ Louise Candlish 

 ‘Wow this was exceptional! Clever, original and filled with tension, this is a story I won’t ever forget. C.L. Taylor’s best yet.’ Claire Douglas

'I read it with my heart in my mouth.' Louise Candlish

‘Spine-chilling at every turn! One of the best thrillers of the year.’ Jeffery Deaver

‘A tense, twisty thrill-ride of stalking, obsession and revenge.’ TM Logan

‘I absolutely love C.L. Taylor’s writing.’ Liz Nugent

‘I absolutely loved this book and finished it in one sitting…In true C.L. Taylor style, it’s delightfully twisty.’ Katy Brent

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Keep your friends close and your enemies closer…
Alexandra, Lucy, Bridget, River and Natalie. Five friends who wish they’d never met. Because the one thing they have in common is the worst thing in their lives: they are all being stalked.

When one of their group is murdered, days after their stalker is released from prison, time stands still for them all. They know their lives could end just as brutally at any moment – all it takes is for the people they fear the most to catch up with them.

When the group receive a threat that one of them will die in ten days’ time, the terror that stalks their daily lives becomes all-consuming. But they know they don’t want to be victims anymore – it’s time to turn the tables and finally get their revenge.

Because the only way to stop a stalker is to become one yourself…

﻿The multimillion bestseller returns with her most propulsive and addictive book yet. A chilling and terrifyingly real thriller that will keep you up all night – and looking over your shoulder for days to come…

C.L. Taylor's book The Guilty Couple was a #10 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 01-05-2023.

Every Move You Make, By C.L. Taylor, Read by Clare Corbett

THE MILLION-COPY INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER RETURNS WITH A DARK AND TERRIFYING JOURNEY INTO THE MIND OF A KILLER.

‘Truly exceptional…twists and turns that I didn't see coming, a unique concept, and brilliant characters…simply captivating.’ JOHN MARRS 

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He’s going to kill you. He just doesn’t know it yet.
Midnight Jones is an analyst trained to understand the human mind. But everything changes when, in the course of her work, she discovers Profile K’s file – because K stands for killer, and she knows that someone more dangerous than she could have ever imagined walks among them.

Midnight knows what Profile K is capable of before he even commits his first crime. But as the news rolls with the brutal murder of a local woman, no one believes what she tells them: that he is capable of so much worse.

Profile K will kill again – and, terrifyingly, Midnight realises that the moment she found his file was the moment she became his next target. Because Profile K is coming for Midnight – and the only way to escape with her life is to find him before he finds her…

The million-copy bestseller is back with a dark, terrifying journey into the mind of a psychopath that will keep you riveted until the very last page.

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Helen Fields' book The Institution was a UK paperback bestseller w/c 2023-09-23.

Profile K, By Helen Fields, Read by Jess Nesling

Inspired by Leo Marks's memoir "Between Silk and Cyanide: A Code Maker's War 1941-1945."

Silk And Cyanide

3 BLIND MICE RUN!!!

'I couldn't breathe…Absolutely brilliant' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ NetGalley reviewer 

 Every body has secrets…

Jayne and Steelie founded Agency 32/1 with one purpose in mind: using their specialist forensic skills to help police solve crimes.

When a bundle of frozen body parts fall out of a van on a Los Angeles freeway, FBI agent Scott Houston knows just where to go for an off-the-record post-mortem. But to everyone’s horror, Jayne and Steelie quickly determine the parts aren’t from one body. The body parts are from multiple bodies.

A serial killer is on the loose. Worse, Scott’s call has put Jayne and Steelie’s lives in jeopardy, as their unique skills can uncover evidence to unmask the killer. Can they find the killer, before the killer finds them?

The perfect thriller for fans of Patricia Cornwell

Silent Evidence, By Clea Koff, Read by Rachel Handshaw

I explore the art of seduction and temptation in this song, where every move is a deliberate tease. This sultry and seductive anthem captures the thrill of a tantalizing game of cat and mouse, where the thrill of the chase is just as exciting as the catch. With lyrics that drip with mystery and intrigue, I toy with desire, teasing and tempting with every move. The song's dark, edgy vibe and addictive beat make it the perfect soundtrack for a night of passion and intrigue.


LYRICS:

[Verse 1]
I'm the whisper in your ear
I'm the reason you're still here
Flicking lights I'm in disguise
Catch me if you can with your eyes

[Verse 2]
Red lips writing on the wall
Every glance you start to fall
Twist and turn the game is on
Play it cool till break of dawn

[Chorus]
Tease me tease me don't let go
Wanna see you in the afterglow
Tease me tease me say my name
Turning nights into a flame

[Bridge]
Empty promises I'll leave
Can't predict what you believe
Mystery's my favorite charm
Keep you spinning in my arms

[Verse 3]
Dressed in shadows head to toe
Keep you guessing where I'll show
Silent siren on the move
Try to keep up with my groove

[Chorus X2]
Tease me tease me don't let go
Wanna see you in the afterglow
Tease me tease me say my name
Turning nights into a flame

Tease Me

An epic and romantic debut adventure fantasy, where a necromancer trying to resurrect her sister gets embroiled in bigger, world-ending plans instead

'A transportive dark fantasy readers will eagerly devour’ Emily Thiede, author of This Vicious Grace  

 Necromancer Azul del Arroyo only wants one thing: to steal her sister back from Death by reclaiming her sister's bones. But the Emissary of the Lord Death will do anything to stop her, no matter how alluring he finds her …

As their paths collide, they're drawn into a deadly game of pawns and power with a scheming court, a faceless witch, and the fate of the lands hanging in the balance.

For long ago the gods raised the continents, binding them with their own bones to keep humanity alive. But in an era when the gods' sacrifice has been forgotten, Death might not be the only resentful god Azul must defy.

Swashbuckling, grand, and tragically romantic, Mistress of Bones is a can't-miss start to a duology about love, loss, and, of course, death.

Mistress of Bones, By Maria Z. Medina, Read by Ana Osorio

Hush Hour is a lighthearted Latin jazz comedy cue built on mischievous pizzicato bass lines, playful rhythms, and sudden pauses.
It paints the scene of a cartoon mouse sneaking through a restaurant kitchen — careful steps, close calls, and quick bursts of motion that keep the tension alive.
The journey ends on an optimistic note, with the mouse finally reaching his prize.

Quirky, cinematic, and fun, Hush Hour is written with the same attention to detail I bring to all my film work — perfect for comedy, animation, or any scene that calls for a sneaky twist.

Hush Hour

Vincent Levy Bryant pka "VLEEV" is an American music composer who focuses his THEMES, SONGS, UNDERSCORE and BEATS for visual media
 ( film , animation , gaming and streaming )  www.vleev.net . He is also the current acting creative director for a non-profit that provides help for underserved visual media content creators www.shinemusicandfilm.org  He resides in ATLANTA , GA. USA

Adir Oudaei is a Film, TV, Games & Media composer, orchestrator, and guitarist.
He blends orchestral writing with electronic textures, guitar colors, and Middle Eastern influences—creating rhythm-driven, atmospheric scores that reveal the emotional layers of each story.

Always open for collaborations in film, television, and games — let’s talk!
Explore more music & projects here: linktr.ee/AdirOudaei

Publishers of award-winning fiction and non-fiction audiobooks for adults and children. Listen to exclusive clips from our books and free audioook extracts here on Soundcloud.

Songwriting has been a lifelong passion for me, dating back to elementary school when I first began crafting stories, poems, and eventually lyrics. As a former drummer in various bands, I always relied on others to bring my words to life musically. However, after a long hiatus from drumming, I decided to take the leap and learn to compose music to accompany my lyrics. Through classes and dedication, I've embarked on a new journey, breathing fresh life into old lyrics and penning new ones. You'll find a mix of older and newer works here. Especially for some of the lyrics. 

Music has been a part of me for as long as I can remember. One of my earliest memories is being completely entranced by 'The Little Drummer Boy' as a very young child. There was something about the rhythm and the melody that just captivated me. I must have played it a thousand times, wearing the record out, and from that moment on, I was hooked. I knew I wanted to be a drummer and to create that magic for others. 

But I was too young then, and of course, I couldn't afford a drum set just yet. So, I turned to writing as a way to express myself. As I mentioned above, I started with stories, then poems, and eventually, lyrics. I found that writing was not only a way to tap into my creativity, but also a way to process my emotions and experiences. 

As I grew older, my love for music only deepened. I realized that music has this incredible power to transport us to different times and places, to evoke emotions and memories that we thought were long forgotten. It's a universal language that can bring people together like nothing else can. 

For me, writing lyrics is a cathartic experience. It's a way for me to tap into my emotions, to process the world around me, and to create something that I hope will resonate with others. And when I hear my words come to life in a song, it's truly magical. It's a feeling that never gets old, and it's what keeps me coming back to music time and time again. 

I love many genres of music and artists of many genres. And if you listen to some of my songs, you will find that I like to make songs of different genres as well as mix different genres into each song. One of my all-time favorite bands is Evanescence, and I have made a lot of songs where I have tried my best to emulate that sound. 

Now, I have recently started experimenting with new sounds. I never heard of glitch beats before I took music classes, and now I'm fascinated with the sound, so I have been experimenting with glitch beats recently. 

I hope you enjoy some of my songs. And thanks so much to everyone who has been listening so far. I truly appreciate it. I welcome constructive feedback to help me grow as an artist, and I appreciate your support. ❤️

BTW if you follow me, I will ALWAYS follow back. If I like your music, I will follow you, but if you don't follow me back within a week or so I will probably unfollow. The same goes for when I see someone listening to my music, I WILL follow, however, if they don't follow me back within a week or so, I'll unfollow, because I'm at my limit of follows and I want to follow back everyone who follows me. Did not know that SoundCloud limits us to following only 2000. 😢

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VickStiX's Artist Manifesto
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I am the static between truth and noise.
A pulse that cracks the silence open.
When the world forgets its conscience,
I remind it — one beat, one lyric, one spark.

I don’t shout to divide; I sing to awaken.
I don’t chase fame; I chase clarity.
My art is not a weapon — it’s a flare in the dark.
A signal to every soul that still believes in better.

Let the trolls rage, let the cowards hide.
They can’t drown out a voice that’s tuned to truth.
I will paint their lies in sound and light
until justice has a melody again.

Because protest is not anger — it’s hope with a megaphone.
And I was born to be loud.

🎶 VickStiX — Truth. Rhythm. Revolution.












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