Joth Proctor is an under-employed, criminal defense lawyer with a marginal solo practice in Arlington, Virginia, where a mix of southern charm, shady business dealings, and Washington, D.C. intrigue pervade the story. Upon the suspicious death of the wife of a close friend, Proctor enters a web of drug and alcohol abuse, family real estate deceit, and friends of questionable character whose intentions are not to be trusted. An ex-athlete, Proctor is cynical but principled, world-weary and still preoccupied with Heather Burke, the woman who jilted him years ago and remains a crucial player in his professional life. Everyone he knows and meets seems willing to bend the law and compromise their ethical standards in the pursuit of individual self-interest. Proctor places his reputation at risk as he navigates a world of strip clubs, corrupt cops, con men and crooks, including the sinister Jimmie Flambeau. Increasingly isolated, Joth must live by his wits in the midst of volatile circumstances and unpredictable twists of fate that place his career, his life and the lives of those he loves in jeopardy. "As an ex-prosecutor and practicing attorney, I find Jim Irving's book series to be authentic, gripping and right on point, and as a reader, I couldn't put it down. His protagonist, Joth, reminds me, for better or worse, of several lawyers I have known, and I hope and pray that aspiring lawyers will learn from his experience. I highly recommend all three books in the series." —Steve Moriarty, ex-Fairfax County, Virginia prosecutor "Friends Like These portrays several excellent character studies set amidst a legal world of scrupulous and sketchy figures, which, unfortunately, is probably occurring all over America. Irving shines a wild, informative, and highly entertaining light on all kinds of despicable behavior in his entertaining cannon of "people behaving badly"." —Kathryn Smerling, PhD, MSW Dean’s Council, NYU School of Social Work "Irving’s writing is relaxed and authentic and takes readers inside a compelling world of legal and social issues. For anyone taking a vacation, I have a fine book series to recommend." —Bruce Kluger, columnist, USA Today "Friends Like These is a welcome book series for anyone wishing to escape their own world and dip their toes into a netherworld of do-gooders, procrastinators and outright criminals. As a psychiatrist, I find his characters genuine and fascinating. As a private reader, he’s got me hooked on a roller coaster of mystery and real-life adventure." — Mark Banschick, MD, family psychiatrist, author, The Intelligent Divorce, Books One and Two

Danny Wallace has friends. He has a wife and goes to brunch, and his new house has a couch with throw pillows. But as he nears 30, he can't help wondering about his best childhood friends, whose names he finds in a long-forgotten address book. Where are they now-and where, really, is he? Acting on an impulse we've all had at least once, he travels from London to Berlin, Tokyo, Australia, and California, risking rejection and ridicule to show up on his old pals' doorsteps. Memories of his 1980s childhood-from Michael Jackson to Ghostbusters-overwhelm him as he meets former buddies who have blossomed into rappers and ninjas, time-traveling pioneers, mediocre restaurant managers, and even Fijian royalty. Danny's attempt to re-befriend them all gives remarkable new resonance to the age-old mantra, "friends forever!"

Twisted secrets that will have readers guessing with every flip of the page. Perfect for fans of GONE GIRL, WE WERE LIARS and Karen M. McManus. An end-of-summer party. A prank gone wrong. A body on the beach. Who's to blame? Tegan Sheffield's annual end-of-summer beach party is the only way to start their senior year. At least that's what Jake Healy tells his girlfriend Jessica Sanchez. But when a video prank from the party goes viral and a body is discovered at the beach, Jake and Jessica find themselves at the centre of a national media storm and a police investigation. It's a race to uncover the truth before the killer strikes again. Readers love Jennifer Lynn Alvarez: 'An emotional rollercoaster!' 'You won't be disappointed' 'Damn this was entertaining' 'A mystery thriller done to perfection'

'FABULOUS. Best psychological thriller I've read' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This was the best book I have read all year. Absolutely amazing. It kept me up ALL night because I just couldn't put it down' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'More than a 5 star, completely original, scary, tense, thrilling, and chilling. Loved, loved, loved, loved' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One wrong click can ruin your life... Lizzie hasn't thought about her colleague Becca in years - not since the accident. Then Becca's ex-boyfriend turns up on Tinder, and Lizzie's curiosity is sparked. It looks like Becca hasn't changed. She's still all over social media: #perfectlife, #perfectjob, #blessed. Lizzie can't resist a dig. But she sends her mean comment to Becca by mistake... She's about to find out you can't always believe what you see online. And that with friends like Becca, you don't need enemies... A gripping read with a twist you won't see coming, perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, CL Taylor and TM Logan. Readers are gripped by Friends Like These: 'Absolutely loved every second of it and didn't want it to end' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Can't wait for her next book. Just blown away' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Impossible to put down' Laura Dave 'Utterly unforgettable' Sally Hepworth *THE GRIPPING NEW THRILLER FROM NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR KIMBERLY McCREIGHT* Ten years after graduation, a group of friends reunite in a remote estate in upstate New York. It isn't a bachelor party, as they've led one of their friends to believe, but an intervention for an escalating drug addiction. They lost one member of their friendship group in college, and they'll do anything to make sure that doesn't happen again. . . But from the moment they arrive, something doesn't feel right. And with so much shared history between old friends, it's inevitable that a secret or two will slip out over the weekend. And one of them will lead to murder. From New York Times bestselling author Kimberly McCreight comes Friends Like These - an unputdownable, atmospheric thriller that will keep you guessing until the last page. Perfect for fans of Ruth Ware, Allie Reynolds and Sarah Pearse. _________________________ Praise for Kimberly McCreight's novels: 'A shocking portrait of regret, grief, and dark loyalty' Julie Clark, author of The Last Flight on Friends Like These 'Absolutely, positively riveting. I could not put this down!' Taylor Jenkins Reid, author of Daisy Jones and the Six 'Full of dark secrets and surprising twists . . . A captivating psychological thriller that gripped me from beginning to end' Megan Miranda You won't be able to put it down!' Lisa Scottoline 'A rollercoaster of a novel . . . an insightful writer capable of taking us on a hell of a ride' Jodi Picoult 'Completely riveting' Emma Healey

Where would Nav be without her beloved queer friends? They've been part of her life since school. Now that they're out there in the world working jobs they hate, they still make time for each other. When Nav starts dating a girl who's trans, she assumes her friends will welcome Cassandra into their group with open arms. If they don't, Nav's got some tough decisions to make. Breaking up is hard to do—especially when it's your friends you need to break up with...

'This summer's must read' - The Times 'An irresistible account of female friendship ... Nobody describes the strength, pain and comedy of being young as elegantly and eloquently as Meg Rosoff' – Amanda Craig 'A wonderful, captivating writer' – Daily Telegraph __________________ From the incomparable Meg Rosoff, bestselling author of How I Live Now and The Great Godden, comes an alluring coming-of-age tale about the summer that changes everything. New York City. June, 1982. When eighteen-year-old Beth arrives in Manhattan for a prestigious journalism internship, everything feels brand new – and not always in a good way. A cockroach-infested sublet and a disaffected roommate are the least of her worries, and she soon finds herself caught up with her fellow interns – preppy Oliver, ruthless Dan and ridiculously cool, beautiful, wild Edie. Soon, Beth and Edie are best friends – the sort of heady, all-consuming best-friendship that's impossible to resist. But with the mercury rising and deceit mounting up, betrayal lies just around the corner. Who needs enemies ... when you have friends like these? From bestselling, award-winning author Meg Rosoff comes a gritty, intoxicating novel about a summer of unforgettable firsts: of independence, lies, love and the inevitable loss of innocence. Sharp and irresistible, it's perfect for fans of Sally Rooney's Conversations with Friends and Exciting Times by Naoise Dolan.

Laugh out loud, cringeworthy, occasionally painful stories Have you had a frully in your life? Do you find the rules of friendships baffling? Or have you had friends from before you were even born? Giggle and cringe along with these tales about the good, the bad and the downright ridiculous friendships we make, and escape throughout our lives

All is fair in love and war... Allegra Hill is smart, honest and selfless – but she has also always been the runner-up. Ever since she was at school, one person has constantly managed to beat her to every prize. Who is Allegra's nemesis? Sparkle Jones, whose life is every bit as glittery as her name. Now twenty-six, Allegra finally feels like a winner, with a house of her own and a job at London's most prestigious estate agents. But suddenly, Sparkle Jones is back. And it all happens right as an unexpected encounter with a handsome man with emerald-green eyes seems like it could change everything. As she races between parties, intrigues and not-quite candlelit dinners, Allegra decides to stake her claim. And this time, she won't lose to anyone...