{"product_id":"sweetpea-series-5-books-collection-set-c-j-skuse-paperback","title":"Sweetpea Series 5 Books Collection Set by C. J. Skuse - Crime Thriller Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSweetpea\u003cbr\u003e\nIn Bloom\u003cbr\u003e\nDead Head\u003cbr\u003e\nThorn In My Side\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bad Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: HQ\u003cbr\u003e\nSeries: Sweetpea (Books 1-5)\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Adult Fiction (18+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMeet Rhiannon \"Sweetpea\" Lewis: girl-next-door by day, unrepentant killer by night. This complete five-book paperback collection follows her chaotic, blood-soaked journey from disgruntled office worker to seasoned murderer, wife, mother and fugitive. Told through Rhiannon's razor-sharp diary entries, C. J. Skuse's Sweetpea series blends pitch-black comedy with genuine psychological suspense, making it a firm favourite for readers who love their thrillers funny, filthy and utterly addictive. A must-have boxed set for crime fiction fans and gift buyers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe set opens with \u003cem\u003eSweetpea\u003c\/em\u003e, introducing Rhiannon as an ordinary editorial assistant secretly working through a diary \"to do\" list of victims, hiding her true nature while narrating her escapades with disarming wit. In \u003cem\u003eIn Bloom\u003c\/em\u003e, Rhiannon is pregnant and \"killing for two,\" balancing impending motherhood with her compulsions as a police net slowly closes in. \u003cem\u003eDead Head\u003c\/em\u003e finds her attempting a fresh start aboard a cruise ship, only to discover that nosy passengers and old instincts make reinvention far harder than expected. \u003cem\u003eThorn In My Side\u003c\/em\u003e sees Rhiannon settling into a quieter life after the pandemic, finding unexpected warmth with a new partner's family, even as buried secrets threaten to resurface. The collection closes with \u003cem\u003eThe Bad Seeds\u003c\/em\u003e, in which Rhiannon returns home newly married and facing her toughest crisis yet: a husband fighting for his life and a daughter who needs protecting at any cost. Across all five instalments, Skuse's trademark mix of dark humour, shocking twists and an unforgettable antiheroine keeps readers turning pages long into the night, making this a hugely satisfying run through one of contemporary crime fiction's most memorable creations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete five-book paperback set — every Sweetpea title in reading order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark comedy meets psychological thriller for a genuinely unique reading experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollows one unforgettable antiheroine across her entire chaotic journey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for book clubs, gifting, or binge-reading over a single holiday\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new condition — ideal as a treat for yourself or a crime-fiction-loving friend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nC. J. Skuse is a bestselling British author known for blending dark comedy with sharp psychological suspense. Before turning to adult fiction with the Sweetpea series, she wrote acclaimed novels for young adults, building a reputation for bold, unconventional female protagonists. Skuse lectures in creative writing at Bath Spa University, drawing on her academic expertise to craft tightly plotted, blackly funny thrillers. Her distinctive voice — equal parts hilarious and horrifying — has earned her a loyal readership and made Rhiannon Lewis one of modern crime fiction's most talked-about characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Paperback Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIf you love thrillers with bite, this five-book paperback set delivers non-stop twists, killer wit and an antiheroine you can't help but root for — start to finish, in one satisfying bundle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Books are dispatched as shown with UK edition covers; ISBN\/barcode may vary slightly by print run.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"C. J. 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