For the readers who DON'T ignore strange noises

by Minyoung Kang

Tucked away in the corner of a quiet neighourhood in Dosan, South Korea, the Plant Shop offers a lush refuge to owner Yoohee, a place where vibrant flowers bloom and the air itself exudes peace. Yoohee dispenses gardening advice by day, but after hours she offers a different kind of wisdom to desperate women seeking an escape from men they wish would disappear. As the reports of missing men pile up, a determined young detective comes knocking. But who would ever suspect the Plant Lady? Recently translated from the original Korean, this cult psychological horror is sure to appeal to fans of My Sister the Serial Killer or Convenience Store Woman.

by Emma Curtis

When Mia buys the fixer-upper on Taverner Street, her best friend Beth warns that the next-door neighbour seems off. George is loud, messy and rude, but Mia’s prepared – or so she thinks. But soon George turns from erratic to threatening, and when Beth goes missing, Mia starts to think her warning might have been right. As Mia delves into Beth’s disappearance, she uncovers Taverner Street’s terrible secrets, secrets that may hold the key to finding her friend. This latest title from bestselling crime author Emma Curtis is an unputdownable domestic suspense thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

by Dorian Ravenscroft

Sarah Waters meets Dan Simmons’ The Terror in this twisty historical gothic. Eight years after a polar rescue mission ended in tragedy, a newsman obsessed with the story digs a bit too deep in search of answers. Harry Lambert wants to know everything about the HMS Melpomene’s disastrous end, including what led one of the survivors to be condemned to death for a murder he doesn’t remember committing. His search leads to Sidney Blakely, the survivors’ charismatic leader turned Spiritualist medium, and his housemate Lieutenant Taylor, who claims to be a vessel for possession. At first, Harry doesn’t believe Taylor’s claims. But as the true story behind Melpomene’s end unfolds, he begins to question everything.

by Samantha Josephs

Martha is the flawless housewife she’s always dreamed of being, thanks to the magic of makeup, wax and a bit of cosmetic surgery. She’s also secretly trans, so stealth even her husband Leon has no idea. But when Martha pretends to be trying for a baby Leon desperately wants, she’s shocked to find herself actually pregnant. As her body begins rapidly changing outside her control, and a mysterious chronic illness threatens to upend her perfectly curated life, Martha starts a series of experimental treatments that lead to some unsettling cravings. A grotesque, provocative and completely compelling debut, Carrying mixes sensational body horror with transgressive camp comedy.

by Jane Casey

The discovery of a woman in bloodstained clothes leads a pair of young detectives on a twisty journey to discover the truth. First refusing to speak, Ruth O’Rourke eventually opens up about her missing friend, Maura Ellender. A friend none of the locals recall meeting. Ruth claims the two were on a month-long free stay at The Shadow House, a cliff-top cottage on the Irish coast. But when a body is found, the detectives begin to wonder if they can trust Ruth’s story. This standalone from bestselling author Jane Casey is sure to appeal to readers looking for a twisty thriller that will keep them guessing until the very end.