First Thrills:

Con men and killers, aliens and zombies, priests and soldiers – just some of the characters that thrill and kill in this compelling collection of pulse-pounding stories. Jeffery Deaver investigates the suspicious death of a crime-writer; Karin Slaughter's grieving widow takes revenge on her dying ex-husband; and Gregg Hurwitz's young crime-solver makes an unusual hero. Handpicked by world number one Lee Child, celebrity authors and stars of the future are brought together. Whether you're reading today's bestseller or tomorrow's phenomenon, one thing's for certain. You'll be thrilled to the core.