Hunt

Sometimes the only way to catch a killer is to become their prey. In Leona Deakin’s highly anticipated new thriller, Dr Bloom finds herself in more danger than ever before.

A well-crafted tale from a talented author, weaving strong characters and curious personalities together into a satisfying and pacey thriller.

J M Dalgliesh, Kindle bestselling author of ONE LOST SOUL

Sometimes to catch a killer you have to become the prey. 
 
'A satisfying and pacey thriller from a talented author' J M Dalgliesh, author of ONE LOST SOUL 
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**THE THIRD DR BLOOM THRILLER** 
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The Foreign Secretary is being held under the Terrorism Act. He will answer the police's questions on one condition - they let him speak to Dr Augusta Bloom. 
 
He asks Bloom to track down his niece, Scarlett, who hasn't spoken to her family for ten years. The last they heard, Scarlett was getting involved with Artemis - an organisation dedicated to women's rights and the feminist movement, led by the charismatic Paula Kunis. 
 
But as Bloom learns more about Artemis, she's torn. Is this organisation everything it claims to be, or do they have a secret side and an alternative agenda? And if so, what has become of Scarlett? 
 
The only way to find out for sure is for Bloom to go undercover. But will she make it out safely - or will she become the next Artemis woman to disappear? 
 
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READERS LOVE DR BLOOM'S LATEST INVESTIGATION: 
 
'Jam packed with excitement and twists around every corner' ***** 
'Once again Leona Deakin has hit the ball out of the park' ***** 
'What a gripping book, so many brilliant twists and turns' ***** 
'This book is unlike any other crime/mystery novel that I have ever read' ***** 
'A really intense and gripping read' ***** 
'Well written and a real page-turner' ***** 
'I was completely riveted by this book' *****

The sensational thriller that will keep you gripped all night

Lost

How can you solve a crime if you can't remember the clues? With explosions, missing people, and a global mystery, Dr Bloom returns in the gripping follow up to GONE.

I was totally gripped by this complex and intriguing story. Another cracking read from Leona Deakin and my favourite so far! The tension between Bloom and Jameson created a whole new layer to this fascinating read. I gave up trying to figure out what was going on and just enjoyed the drip feed of clues and red herrings. Can't wait for the next one!

Lauren North, author of THE PERFECT BETRAYAL

A brilliantly paced, imaginative thriller with plenty of dark twists that had me turning the pages well into the night.

Leona Deakin started her career as a psychologist with the West Yorkshire Police. She is now an occupational psychologist and lives with her family in Leeds.

'A brilliantly paced, imaginative thriller with plenty of dark twists that had me turning the pages well into the night.' Heidi Perks, author of Now You See Her 
 
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HOW CAN YOU SOLVE A CRIME IF YOU CAN'T REMEMBER THE CLUES? 
 
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There is an explosion at a military ball. The casualties are rushed to hospital in eight ambulances, but only seven vehicles arrive. Captain Harry Peterson is missing. 
His girlfriend calls upon her old friend Dr Augusta Bloom to support the investigation. But no one can work out if there is a connection between the bomb and the disappearance. 
When Harry is eventually discovered three days later, they hope he holds the answers to their questions. But he can't remember a single thing. 
Without any clues, will Dr Bloom find herself lost in this puzzle too? 
 
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'Another cracking read from Leona Deakin and my favourite so far! I was totally gripped by this complex and intriguing story.' Lauren North, author of The Perfect Betrayal 
 
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Readers love the Dr Bloom Thrillers: 
'The ultimate suspense novel' ***** 
'Gripping, mysterious, fast-paced' ***** 
'An intelligent psychological thriller' ***** 
'What a book! Completely mind-twisting' ***** 
'Debut novels don't get better than this' ***** 
'A smart and intricate cat-and-mouse tale' ***** 
'Dark, riveting, twisting, cruel' ***** 
 'I could not put it down' *****

Gone

A riveting, mind-twisting thriller that's always one step ahead of you (Dr Bloom)

A MAJOR LAUNCH OF A NEW INVESTIGATIVE THRILLER SERIES 
A spectacular new thriller with an ingenious hook that turns the missing person plot on its head... What if the missing people are the dangerous ones?

Dark, with a focus on psychopathy, this is undoubtedly our favourite thriller of 2019. Shiver as Dr August Bloom is drawn into a chilling game with very high stakes. What sets this novel apart is the final reveal, which comes as a genuine shock, and will linger in your mind long after finishing the book.

Fabulous. Beautifully imagined, beautifully written, immediately immersive, and scary as can be.

If you like a proper, twisty nerve-wracking thriller, here's one for you!

Emma Curtis, author of 'One Little Mistake'

With a scorching finale and a psychologist-cum-private detective to savour, this is the one to watch!

T A Cotterell, author of 'What Alice Knew'

One of the best books to buy this Christmas!

The latest thriller you need to add to your reading list, especially for those who love nothing more than solving a mystery.

An interesting novel, pleasantly different from most crime fiction that deals with psychopathy.

Clever and well plotted, this is a true original that will stay with you long after it's chilling close.

A fascinating thriller with a unique concept that will immerse you from the get-go

The story contains more twists and turns than a fairground ride

WOMAN &amp; HOME'S BEST THRILLER OF THE YEAR 
 
'If you like a proper, twisty nerve-wracking thriller, here's one for you!' 
Emma Curtis, author of One Little Mistake 
 
Four strangers are missing. Left at their last-known locations are birthday cards that read: 
 
YOUR GIFT IS THE GAME. 
 DARE TO PLAY? 
 
The police aren’t worried – it’s just a game. But the families are frantic. As psychologist and private detective Dr Augusta Bloom delves into the lives of the missing people, she finds something that binds them all. 
 
And that something makes them very dangerous indeed. 
 
As more disappearances are reported and new birthday cards uncovered, Dr Bloom races to unravel the mystery and find the missing people. 
 
But what if, this time, they are the ones she should fear? 
 
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT GONE: 
 
'Sensational' ***** 
'I will say phenomenal. Although that doesn't cover how good this book is' ***** 
'Complete mind-twisting and gripping suspense' ***** 
'I raced through it desperate to get to the end while not wanting it to end' ***** 
'What a riveting psychological thriller' ***** 
'It is dark, riveting, twisty and cruel' ***** 
'Wow . . . this book was fabulous' ***** 
'Belter of a psychological thriller' ***** 
'Please write another novel soon, I need the adrenaline rush' *****

Leona Deakin

'Stylish, glamorous, and clever, The Imposter had me hooked, right from its killer opening - Leona Deakin is the real deal.'

A chilling and unputdownable serial killer thriller with a jaw-dropping twist

He doesn't just want your identity. He wants your life... 
 
No one sees him coming. 
A stock-market trader is pushed from a high-rise balcony and falls to his death on the street below. The only clue the police can find is a box of matches. 
 
No one survives for long. 
The decomposing body of a member of the Saudi Royal Family is discovered in a car. Evidence suggests the killer took the man's life, then stole his identity, wore his clothes and lived in his hotel room - before vanishing into thin air like smoke. 
 
Nothing but matchsticks are left behind. 
Dr Bloom realizes the only thing linking these murders is a trail of burnt matches and broken lives. Time is running out - and if she isn't careful, she might be the next to burn ... 
 
Coming soon and available to pre-order now! 
 
'Stylish, glamorous, and clever, The Imposter had me hooked, right from its killer opening - Leona Deakin is the real deal.' Andrea Mara 
 
READERS LOVE THE DR BLOOM THRILLERS: 
 
'Jam-packed with excitement and twists around every corner' ***** 
'Once again Leona Deakin has hit the ball out of the park' ***** 
'What a gripping book, so many brilliant twists and turns' ***** 
'This book is unlike any other crime/mystery novel that I have ever read' ***** 
'A really intense and gripping read' ***** 
'Well written and a real page-turner' ***** 
'I was completely riveted by this book' *****

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