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Into the Fire

The totally gripping thriller you don’t want to miss in 2025, from million-copy bestseller M. J. Arlidge

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Into the Fire

By: M. J. Arlidge
Narrated by: Elizabeth Bower
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 'Did I read this in a day? Yes, yes I did!... It was fantastic. Literally could not put it down... Fast-paced, brilliant characters... Completely loved it... M.J. Arlidge is a genius.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Nowhere to hide. No one to turn to. Nothing to lose.

Helen Grace is sure she made the right decision quitting her job as a detective. Until the day she looks out of her window to see a desperate young woman being pursued by two vicious thugs.

Still a force to be reckoned with, Helen races into the night, swiftly downing the young woman's attackers. For a moment, it feels like Helen doesn't need her badge to do good, but as she leads her charge to safety, she's struck from behind, regaining consciousness just in time to see the terrified woman being driven off in a white van.

Helen's determined to find the woman and save her, but begging her former colleagues for help gets her nowhere. It's clear that this time Helen is on her own.

Racing against the clock, Helen soon discovers a whole group of vulnerable women who desperately need her help. But fighting crime as a maverick is a dangerous game. One that could cost Helen her life, and the life of those she holds most dear...

Read what everyone is saying about Into the Fire:
'Tense, twisty, and gripping: M J Aldrige delivers another winner that moved me, kept hooked and hoping for the best. Well done' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Wow... Amazed how the author keeps every story fresh and original... A non-stop action-filled thriller that will keep you entertained throughout.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I'd give this brilliant thriller more than five stars if I could.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A story of three strong women all fighting their own battles and what happens when everything collides... Can be read as a standalone. Just be ready to binge the rest.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'What a brilliant read in the Helen Grace series, perhaps the best yet... Has everything the reader could want from a crime thriller and an author at the top of his game.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'The plot is gritty, the writing on point and the pace rapid... Worlds collide in a breathtaking climax that has you on the edge of your seat... All the stars for this one' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐©2025 M. J. Arlidge Crime Thrillers Mystery Police Procedurals Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths
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Very current and attacking the story from a completely different angle. Another really excellent story

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A great MJ Arlidge story Into the Fire was fast paced and thrilling. A real page turner I listened to it all day, and didn’t want it to end. All the female characters are strong either good or bad and lead the story. Can’t wait for the next book !

Brilliant Helen Grace

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I love these books, I'm so glad I read them in order so that I got the relationship development

amazing

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Perfect pace, wonderful narration. I won’t give any spoilers, but it’s a must read.

Can’t wait to see where this goes.

Possibly the best Helen Grace yet

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I have loved this series but on this occasion I thought Helen, Charlie etc just making the most ridiculous decisions although they’re supposed to be smart professionals. I know there’s no story if it’s all by the book - but this did have me shouting “don’t be so stupid again” a few times!
Still a good romp through the criminals of Southampton though!

I’m worried the women are becoming fools!

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