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Darker Minds Crime and Suspense Boxset OUT NOW!

22nd December 2022 by claireladds Leave a Comment

It’s out today! I am thrilled to tell you that you can now buy, download and read the digital boxset containing three of my Darker Minds Crime and Suspense books, just in time for the Christmas holidays. This first bundle in the series of standalone psychological and suspense thrillers can be downloaded on lots of different e-book stores – so if you’ve not yet discovered the first three in this set of books, now is your chance to grab a trio of books in one go. (If you want to cut to the chase and not read the entire post, you can find the boxset here).

Here are the descriptions of the three books in the bundle:

Show Me Dead

THE DEEPER YOU GO, THE DARKER YOU GET. THE STAGE IS SET…

Ripped away from her circus family and kidnapped, Angel finds herself the unwilling ‘guest’ in a dilapidated theatre, belonging to a man who calls himself the Puppet Master.

She’s not the only captive, either. All of the broken and terrified people below ground are forced to perform for a very darkly discerning audience.

When performers begin to go missing, no one knows why, or who will be next. Fear is growing and Angel intends to ensure one thing – that it won’t be her. What is happening here? Just who is the Puppet Master, and what does he want with her? Angel may well wish that she’d never found out. But is he really the one pulling the strings?

To save them all and get to the truth, Angel has to perform the darkest show of all. But truth comes at a price. And someone will pay…


That Killer Image

THREE PEOPLE. ONE KILLER. AND A PICTURE SOMEONE WILL DIE FOR…

When Vicky meets Anthony, she sees him as a happy distraction from her claustrophobic relationship with her housemate and self-appointed guardian, Fran.

Anthony already knows Vicky because he has been following her every move. She is perfect for what he needs – a model for the ultimate photo of his life’s work – and he will do anything it takes to get that shot.

But Fran is not so easy to get rid of. Haunted by the disappearance of her sister, and blaming herself, she is desperate not to make the same mistakes again with Vicky. And when push really comes to shove, she has other ideas about that killer image.

Beneath obsession lurks something more deadly…


No Deadlier Time

A FAMILY WITH DARK SECRETS. WILL SOMEONE KILL TO KEEP THEM?

Neve Eldritch is pregnant, happy, and has one wish – to get her husband, Harry, to reconnect with his family. Neve has never met them – and with good reason. Now there’s a chance to move into the family home and heal a long-standing rift. Going home can’t be that bad. Can it? But something feels wrong from the moment they arrive.

When you’ve avoided the problem for so long, it’s bound to rear its ugly head. All Harry ever wanted was to be worthy in his dad’s eyes. There’s a secret to success, one his dad has taunted him with as a boy, but now he’s gone to drastic lengths to stop Harry getting hold of it. Desperate to prove himself, Harry takes matters into his own hands – with deadly results.

But Harry isn’t prepared for what the horrifying key to his family’s success really is, and it’s spiralling out of control. When murder follows murder, he’s sure he’s committed them. How can he stop himself and keep his family safe when the secret he now holds won’t let him – and he can’t remember any of it?

Suspicions run rife in Neve. Her husband is lying to her. Is he crazy? Or is he a killer? Or maybe – just maybe – someone, somewhere, wants rid of him, and they’ll do anything to get what they want. And she’s sure they’re here, at the isolated family home. Do they want to kill her, too?

Terrible choices lay ahead if anyone is to get out alive. One person can save them all. But time is ticking away… and it’s proving to be deadly.

Be careful what you wish for… you just might get it.

As I mentioned earlier, each book in this digital boxset is a standalone novel, and perfect for readers who love dark themes and crimes mixed with twists, turns and lots of suspense. I hope you enjoy my Darker Minds Crime and Suspense books.

Happy reading!

Darker Minds Crime and Suspense Boxset 1
Grab your digital boxset HERE

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Coming Next: Darker Minds Crime and Suspense Boxset 1

5th December 2022 by claireladds Leave a Comment

Exciting news – a boxset is coming, just in time for Christmas! I have had various readers ask me if there is going to be a boxset of the Darker Minds books so far, and I can definitely tell you that the answer is YES!

I have been working on putting together a digital boxset (or omnibus edition, if your prefer), and I’m thrilled to say that it is now available to pre-order on various stores, with more being added throughout December. It contains the novels Show Me Dead, That Killer Image and No Deadlier Time, and also includes the opportunity to get another Darker Minds books FREE when you sign up to my Readers’ Club.

The boxset launches on the 22nd December, just in time for you to nab a copy and pop it on the new e-reader you’ve bought for Christmas for the crime reader in your life. It would make an excellent long-distance gift for a reader, too – and you won’t even need to wrap it!

If you’d like to pre-order the digital boxset, so you’re one of the first readers to start reading it over the Christmas period, you can find it on your preferred store (where available) using your choice of buttons below.

Pre-order on Amazon or Apple
Pre-order on available stores

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Grab Some Fantastic Mystery, Thrillers and Suspense in December 2022

1st December 2022 by claireladds

Can you believe it’s December already?! Have you got your Christmas tree up yet? Mine is still in the box (apologies to you if you shudder at the thought of an artificial tree) but it’s going up today. As it’s December, it also means I now have the legitimate excuse to watch Hercule Poirot’s Christmas countless times!

If you fancy some new reads in the last part of the year, to take you up to the Christmas period (and beyond), then you might enjoy taking a look at what I have to offer you in this post. I’ve joined together with some other fantastic authors to bring you THREE promotions that run until the end of the year.

The Free Crime Fiction Black Friday Giveaway contains a whole load of books from some fabulous crime authors. And, yes, you don’t have to pay for any of the books you download. You’ll find my Darker Minds novella, Beneath the Flesh, in there, which you can only get by becoming a member of my Readers’ Club (and that doesn’t cost you a penny, either). So, if you want to grab yourself some free crime fiction, just hit the button below to go straight to this promotion.

Take me to the Black Friday Giveaway

The Black Friday Deals promotion does exactly what it says on the tin – it gives you the chance to find your next favourite read which range from free to $4.99. The books offered here are available on all major (and some smaller) e-book stores, so you should be able to find a crime, mystery, suspense or thriller on the store of your choice. Hit the button below to head to the Black Friday Deals. You’ll find my Darker Minds Crime and Suspense books popping up there, too, if you fancy one.

Let me see the deals!

Throughout December, we bring you the Mayhem and Motives: Mystery, Thriller and Suspense Reads. Loads of books are available in this promo on all the main stores, some in Kindle Unlimited, too, so you’re sure to find a book at a store or through a subscription that suits how you prefer to read your mysteries, thrillers, or suspense books. I bet you never guessed – you will find my Darker Minds books lurking here, too. So why leave yourself in suspense – grab yourself a mystery thriller that I’ve written, or that one of the other great authors in this promo has for you.

I want to investigate the December Mayhem and Motives

There you go – three promotions, joining together lots of talented authors and their books, and something to suit every price point, (including some books of mine!) I hope you find some exciting, twisty reads, full of murder, mystery and dark deeds.

Happy reading!

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Fancy a FREE Crime Read this August?

5th August 2022 by claireladds Leave a Comment

Do you crave crime fiction? Is suspense your secret reading sauce? If so, you’re in for a treat.

I’ve joined together with a whole host of other crime, suspense and thriller authors to bring you TWO fantastic giveaway promotions for the entirety of August. Nip over to the promotion home pages, choose your freebies, download your ebooks and (if you’ve time, after reading those), feel free to come back for more.

One of my books is in both the promotions, so if you don’t yet have a copy of Beneath the Flesh, here’s your chance to bag yourself a copy.

You can access the August giveaways using the buttons below.

FREE CRIME THRILLERS
AUGUST CRIME GIVEAWAY

Happy reading!

Claire 😊


Have you got all my books?

Darker Minds Crime and Suspense:

Show Me Dead

That Killer Image

No Deadlier Time

Hearts and Crimes (dark women’s fiction):

The Reason for Everything

The Secrets That Haunt Us

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That Killer Image OUT NOW!

11th April 2022 by claireladds

I am delighted to announce that my new suspense novel, That Killer Image is OUT NOW!

Three people. One killer. And a picture that someone will die for.

When Vicky meets Anthony, she sees him as a happy distraction from her claustrophobic relationship with her housemate and self-appointed guardian, Fran.

Anthony already knows Vicky because he has been following her every move. She is perfect for what he needs – a model for the ultimate photo of his life’s work – and he will do anything it takes to get that shot.

But Fran is not so easy to get rid of. Haunted by the disappearance of her sister, and blaming herself, she is desperate not to make the same mistakes again with Vicky. And when push really comes to shove, she has other ideas about that killer image.

Beneath obsession lies something more deadly…

You can buy the e-book of That Killer Image from a variety of bookstores, and find it in subscriptions, such as Kobo Plus and Scribd. You can also order it from your library, including (excitingly) through Borrow Box! The paperback and hardback are coming soon…

Thank you so much to everyone who pre-ordered a copy. Your support really does mean the world to me. It was fantastic to wake up to find that the book had already landed on the devices of readers in different countries, and that it had been bought it from a variety of retailers.

If you haven’t got your copy yet, you can find it at your preferred retailer using the link below. I hope you enjoy reading That Killer Image!

BUY THAT KILLER IMAGE
That Killer Image by Claire Ladds

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That Killer Image: Limited Time Pre-Order Price

31st March 2022 by claireladds Leave a Comment

I am thrilled to say that you now pre-order That Killer Image from (almost) all of your favourite bookstores! If you enjoy reading on a Kobo, or buy from Apple Books, read on your Kindle, or prefer Barnes & Noble (or others) as your go-to store, then you can pre-order That Killer Image. I am adding to the stores all the time, and I’m equally excited that this book will also be available on certain subscription sites.

That Killer Image is very much a psychological and suspense thriller. It releases on 11th April, and is part of the Darker Minds Crime and Suspense series, books which thrive on the premise that dark minds are at work, and sometimes it takes a darker one to stop them. Each book in the series is a standalone story, but they are all linked by this theme.

In case you’ve not yet come across the book description, here it is:

Three people. One killer. And a picture that someone will die for.

When Vicky meets Anthony, she sees him as a happy distraction from her claustrophobic relationship with her housemate and self-appointed guardian, Fran.

Anthony already knows Vicky because he has been following her every move. She is perfect for what he needs – a model for the ultimate photo of his life’s work – and he will do anything it takes to get that shot.

But Fran is not so easy to get rid of. Haunted by the disappearance of her sister, and blaming herself, she is desperate not to make the same mistakes again with Vicky. And when push really comes to shove, she has other ideas about that killer image.

Beneath obsession lies something more deadly…

I have loved creating the tense and tumultuous relationship between Vicky and Fran. Both have plenty of emotional baggage that impacts how they behave, and the decisions they make. But – I have to say it! – I have enjoyed creating the character of Anthony SO much! From the moment I read the first chapter he appears in to one of my beta readers, he was described as ‘creepy’. He’s an awful lot more than that, I can assure you!

For a LIMITED TIME ONLY, you can pre-order That Killer Image for a reduced price on all stores where it is available (around about half price, dependent on your country and exchange rates).

If you don’t want to miss out on this cheaper price, you can pre-order That Killer Image using the button below:

PRE-ORDER THAT KILLER IMAGE

Have you joined my Readers’ Club yet? Join to get EXCLUSIVE behind-the-scenes info and sneak peeks into forthcoming books before anyone else, as well as other Readers’ Club-only news and goodies. You’ll also get a FREE copy of Beneath the Flesh, a Darker Minds novella, when you join.

Ready to join? Click the button below to go to the signup page.

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