Crime & Thriller Books for Dad

The third book in the record-breaking Thursday Murder Club series from British national treasure Richard Osman. It is an ordinary Thursday, and things should finally be returning to normal. Except trouble is never far away where the Thursday Murder Club are concerned. A decade-old cold case leads them to a local news legend and a murder with no body and...

The Last Devil to Die is the eagerly anticipated fourth instalment in the record-breaking, million-copy bestselling Thursday Murder Club series by Richard Osman. This thrilling mystery novel continues the adventures of four unlikely friends, Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim, and Ron, as they tackle yet another perplexing case. When shocking news reaches the Thursday Murder Club, the tranquillity of their world is...

The second novel in the record-breaking number one bestselling Thursday Murder Club series, featuring the old (but far from past-it) team as they pursue a brand new mystery. It's the following Thursday. Elizabeth has received a letter from an old colleague, a man with whom she has a long history. He is being hunted and he needs her help. His...

Four unlikely friends A shocking murder Welcome to THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB In a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends meet up once a week to investigate unsolved murders. But when a brutal killing takes place on their very doorstep, the Thursday Murder Club find themselves in the middle of their first live case. Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron might...

Two murders. Two decades apart. One chance to get justice. Hana Westerman has left Auckland and her career as a detective behind her. Settled in a quiet coastal town, all she wants is a fresh start. The discovery of a skeleton in the dunes near her house changes everything. The remains are those of a young Māori woman who went...

Isaac Bell returns in the latest gripping adventure by Jack du Brul, Clive Cussler’s The Heist. Set during the volatile summer of 1914, the story begins with a startling scene aboard President Woodrow Wilson's private yacht. At a secluded meeting of regional Federal Reserve banks, the President's yacht is unexpectedly attacked by a daring bi-wing airplane. Isaac Bell, armed with...

Inferno by Dan Brown is a thrilling spiral into a labyrinth of mythology, history, and intrigue. Bursting with action, this spellbinding novel captures the essence of enigmatic Florence, weaving a story that is as intellectually stimulating as it is captivating. A seamless blend of literary history, coded secrets, and breakneck adventure, Inferno embodies the epitome of modern, intelligent thriller writing....

Jack Reacher, "the coolest continuing series character" (Stephen King), returns in a brand new, pulse-pounding read from Lee and Andrew Child. Reacher had no idea where he was. No idea how he had got there. But someone must have brought him. And shackled him. And whoever had done those things was going to rue the day. That was for damn...

In Lone Wolf by Gregg Hurwitz, the world finds itself in dire need of a new hero, and Evan Smoak, widely recognised as one of the most compelling heroes in contemporary fiction, answers the call with a brand-new, thrilling adventure. Evan Smoak, known to many as Orphan X, has encountered and defeated some of the most formidable adversaries on the...

Jack Reacher, "the coolest continuing series character" (Stephen King), returns in a brand new, pulse-pounding read from Lee and Andrew Child. The gripping new Jack Reacher thriller from the No.1 bestselling authors Lee Child and Andrew Child. Gerrardsville, Colorado. One tragic event. Two witnesses. Two conflicting accounts. One witness sees a woman throw herself in front of a bus -...

Orphan X by Gregg Hurwitz is a gripping, high-octane thriller that introduces readers to Evan Smoak, a man with a mysterious and dangerous past. Known as Orphan X, Evan was taken from an orphanage at a young age and submerged into a top-secret government programme, where he was rigorously trained to handle missions that required utmost secrecy and disavowal from...

As Monaco prepares to host its annual Grand Prix, Jack Morgan races to save the woman he loves. The latest thrilling novel in the Private series. The clock is ticking. To save her life you must take another. When Jack Morgan is invited to the luxurious Monaco coast to set up a new Private office, it seems like the perfect...

The world's number one thriller writer introduces a cast of unforgettable characters in twenty pulse-pounding standalone short stories, collected together for the first time. I was the guy who always found a way. I was the guy that couldn't be stopped. From the world's number one thriller writer, twenty pulse-pounding short stories are collected for the first time in one...

The Da Vinci Code, written by acclaimed author Dan Brown, is a captivating thriller that has enthralled millions of readers around the globe. This pulse-pounding novel masterfully intertwines the art, history, and cryptography into an unforgettable quest for a hidden truth. When Harvard professor of symbology, Robert Langdon, is summoned to the Louvre Museum in Paris by a late-night phone...

The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown is a gripping thriller that follows the adventures of Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon. Summoned to the Capitol Building in Washington, DC, Langdon anticipates delivering a lecture but quickly becomes embroiled in a sinister mystery. Upon his arrival, he encounters a gruesome artefact—an invitation into an arcane world brimming with hidden knowledge and ancient symbols....

An exciting legal thriller from the world's bestselling thriller writer. The No. 1 Lawyer features Stafford Lee Penney, the best defence lawyer in Mississippi—he's never lost a case. Until now. Hot on the heels of his latest courtroom victory, his wife is brutally murdered. Devastated, Stafford Lee spirals into a losing streak that forces him to abandon his once brilliant...

The Secret by Lee Child and Andrew Child offers a thrilling continuation of the much-loved Jack Reacher series, promising a high-octane narrative that grips from the very first page. Set in the gritty backdrop of Chicago in 1992, the story ignites with a mysterious incident in a hospital. A patient wakes to find two enigmatic strangers at his bedside. They...

There's no such thing as the perfect murder. From the global No. 1 bestselling author and creator of the hit Netflix drama Fool Me Once comes the unputdownable new Myron Bolitar thriller. How can a man who's already dead be wanted for murder? This is the question sports agent Myron Bolitar asks himself when two FBI agents come looking for...

There's no such thing as the perfect murder. From the global No. 1 bestselling author and creator of the hit Netflix drama Stay Close comes the unputdownable new Myron Bolitar thriller. How can a man who's already dead be wanted for murder? This is the question sports agent Myron Bolitar asks himself when two FBI agents visit him in New...

In this new thriller set on Camino Island, popular bookseller Bruce Cable tells Mercer Mann an irresistible tale that might be her next novel. A giant resort developer is using its political muscle and deep pockets to claim ownership of a deserted island between Florida and Georgia. Only the last living inhabitant of the island, Lovely Jackson, stands in its...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'A master of plotting and pacing' - New York Times 'With every new book I appreciate John Grisham a little more, for his compassion for the underdog, and his willingness to strike out in new directions' - Entertainment Weekly ONE MAN. ONE HOPE. ONE CHANCE TO BECOME A LEGEND. ONE MAN Seventeen-year-old Samuel Sooleyman comes from...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER! Global icon John Grisham returns to Mississippi in his most gripping thriller yet. 'As ever with Grisham, there are corkscrew twists and turns as he ratchets up the suspense. It is exceptional storytelling, which leaves the reader begging for the novel never to end. Grisham has sold more than 300 million copies of his work. This...

From the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author, John Grisham, comes a gripping new legal thriller that dives deep into the dark underbelly of the judicial system. Unfolding in the searing heat of Florida, The Judge's List unravels a story of deadly corruption that will keep you on the edge of your seat. As an investigator for the...

From the number one bestselling author. The power of God. The ambition of men. The Sunday Times bestseller Behind the locked doors of the Sistine Chapel, 118 cardinals are meeting in conclave to cast their votes in the world's most secretive election. They are holy men. But they are ambitious. And they have rivals. Over the next 72 hours, one...

The brand new John Rebus thriller from the iconic Number One bestseller Ian Rankin: one of the must-read books of the year. ‘Rebus in jail and better than ever ... Surprising, gripping and witty. Rankin has taken the police procedural and transformed it into an epic character study of a man and his city ... Nobody does it better.’ The...

Sunday Times No 1 bestseller John Grisham returns to Mississippi in his most gripping thriller yet. 'As ever with Grisham there are corkscrew twists and turns as he ratchets up the suspense. It is exceptional story-telling, which leaves the reader begging for the novel never to end. Grisham has sold more than 300 million copies of his work. This shows...

A spy is dead. A legend is born. This is how it all began. The explosive prequel to Casino Royale, from bestselling author Anthony Horowitz. The story begins in Moscow where a new organisation, Stalnaya Ruska, Iron Hand - a successor to Smersh - is planning a major act of terrorism which is intended to destabilise relations between East and...

Michael Connelly is a powerhouse, an unstoppable force in crime fiction. The Waiting is proof he is at the top of his game."MICK HERRON, #1 bestselling author of SLOW HORSES IN COLD CASES, IT'S NOT THE HOPE THAT KILLS YOU. IT'S THE WAITING. LAPD Detective Renée Ballard gets a DNA hit in a case that has gone unsolved for twenty...

Sunday Times No.1 bestselling hero Orphan X is back with a bang in his biggest adventure yet. 'Pure nail-biting stay-up-all-night suspense' — Harlan Coben Evan Smoak is a lone wolf operator. It goes with the territory for a former off-the-books government assassin. He certainly can't afford to go up against one of the few people he likes and trusts in...

The past comes back with a bite in the gripping new thriller from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author and creator of Fool Me Once. A year after the devastating events that took place in Fool Me Once, a secret from former Detective Sami Kierce's college days comes back to haunt him. Present day is hard enough for Kierce,...

Another case to solve for the number-one bestselling Bookshop Detectives. When we opened Sherlock Tomes, people warned us that we'd made a terrible mistake . . . but the one thing they didn't warn us about was the murders . . . The Bookshop Detectives are on the case! In this rollicking new adventure, Garth and Eloise (and Stevie) must...

Two small-town booksellers (and their cowardly dog) solve a decades-old murder mystery in this witty debut novel, full of literary clues, sparkling dialogue, and comedic insights into the world of bookshops. "When we opened Sherlock Tomes, people warned us that we'd made a terrible mistake. People warned us that e-readers were taking over. People warned us that we'd never compete...

The global bestseller - Origin is the latest Robert Langdon novel from the author of The Da Vinci Code. The global bestseller featuring symbologist Robert Langdon, from the author of The Da Vinci Code and 'master of the intellectual cliffhanger' (Wall Street Journal) Dan Brown. Robert Langdon, Harvard professor of symbology and religious iconology, arrives at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao...

In the latest thrilling novel in the globally bestselling Private series, Jack Morgan chases a violent criminal to Dublin and is dragged into the city's dark underbelly. In L.A., a star-studded movie premiere descends into chaos when a shooter opens fire on the crowd. The culprit escapes and boards a plane to Dublin, Ireland. Jack Morgan, the head of the...

Combining the heart and humour of The Thursday Murder Club with a puzzling international mystery, welcome to the blockbusting new series from the biggest new fiction author of the decade, Richard Osman. Steve Wheeler is enjoying retired life. He still does the odd bit of investigation work, but he prefers the pub quiz and afternoons at home with his cat...

The First Gentleman by James Patterson and former President Bill Clinton is a gripping political thriller that unravels a shocking murder accusation at the White House. Clinton and Patterson are back. And they're better than ever. The President of the United States is up for re-election. Her husband is on trial for murder. Is the First Gentleman a killer? A...

A gripping true crime investigation into the murder of the relatives of Albert Einstein, set against the backdrop of Nazi-occupied Florence during WWII. Italy, August 1944. A unit of German soldiers arrives at a villa near Florence. Villa Il Focardo is home to Robert Einstein, cousin to the most famous scientist in the world, Albert Einstein - a prominent enemy...

#1 New York Times bestselling author Daniel Silva delivers another action-packed tale of high stakes international intrigue. Master novelist Daniel Silva has thrilled readers with twenty-four thoughtful and gripping spy novels featuring the "much-loved Gabriel Allon" (Booklist) and ingenious plots that have taken him around the globe and back—from the United States to Europe, Russia to the Middle East. Now,...

The outstanding adult thriller debut from the multimillion-copy-bestselling author of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. In seven days, Jet Mason will be dead. Twenty-seven years old, she's back living with her parents, waiting for her life to begin. She'll do it later, she always says. Her parents have their doubts. Until, on the night of Halloween, Jet is violently...

The third gripping novel in the bestselling series. Jane Smith is back in the courtroom defending a notorious client, but her time is running out... Since taking on a famous celebrity client, defence attorney Jane Smith has been chased down, shot at, and threatened with contempt of court. She's a survivor. For now. Jane Smith represents a Hamptons real estate...

From the bestselling thriller writer comes an emotionally gripping novel about a young woman who plans to do the unthinkable in order to change the world. You—all of you—are sleepwalking through global catastrophe. And I intend to wake you up. What Emma Caroline Blake has planned at New Hampshire's Ridgemont Academy is shocking. Her school blames a heartbreaking tragedy in...

A propulsive and timely international thriller, which follows three individuals caught in the crosshairs of a global conspiracy, for fans of David McCloskey and Terry Hayes. A propulsive, timely spy thriller from the critically acclaimed author of Star of the North. An explosive conspiracy is on the verge of detonation... A Korean man is poisoned in broad daylight at Kuala...

Based on extensive research and first-hand interviews, this true crime novel offers unprecedented insight into the 2022 Idaho murders and the subsequent trial. On 13th November 2022, in the small quiet town of Moscow, Idaho, the unthinkable happened. Four innocent college students were murdered in their home. In the ensuing investigation, the local police and FBI did a lot right....

The Final Vow is the next unmissable novel in the Sunday Times bestselling, multi-award-winning Washington Poe series. Poe and Tilly fans: be prepared for the most twisted thrill-ride so far... An invisible killer with a 100% success rate. No one is safe. Not even those closest to Washington Poe... A shooting at Gretna Green. A bride is murdered on her...

AN ADRENALINE-CHARGED NEW WILDE & CHASE ADVENTURE FROM THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR THE WORLD'S RICHEST MAN IS DEAD. HIS FINAL ACT: A BILLION DOLLAR BOUNTY ON THE PERSON HE BLAMES. ARCHAEOLOGIST NINA WILDE IS ABOUT TO HAVE A VERY BAD DAY . . . A global social media message from late trillionaire Rafael Loost makes Nina the most hunted person...

A heart-pounding, high-stakes, high-adrenalin relentless blast of an action-packed thriller, from Gabriel Bergmoser, the bestselling author of The Hunted and The Caretaker. After a year of searching, rogue ex-cop Jack Carlin has finally found his estranged daughter, Morgan, holed up in the top floor of a rundown, grimy high-rise building. The trouble is, Jack's unconventional policing and information-gathering methods in...

The long-awaited sequel to the genre-defining classic, The Odessa File - a groundbreaking thriller that became a hit film and inspired generations of storytellers. The Nazis were never defeated; they were just biding their time. The bestselling author of The Day of the Jackal returns with his most explosive book yet. The Nazis may have lost the battle. But the...

The third gripping novel in The Shadow series follows hero Lamont Cranston and his young protégé as they seek vigilante justice in New York City. For over 150 years, Lamont Cranston has been The Shadow. Possessed with an array of mental and physical powers, Cranston—a New York society-man turned crusader—uses his abilities in pursuit of justice. When a series of...

Four unlikely friendsA shocking murderWelcome to THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB In a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends meet up once a week to investigate unsolved murders. But when a brutal killing takes place on their very doorstep, the Thursday Murder Club find themselves in the middle of their first live case. Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron might be pushing...

A gripping and highly original psychological thriller from the 5 million copy bestselling author – Lucy Foley meets Saltburn meets The Psychopath Test. Summer 1999. Will joins five other idealistic graduates working for an eccentric psychology professor. They are going to launch a website to change online dating forever. No-one expects it to end in tragedy. Twenty-five years later, Will...

Down-and-out Detective Bob Oz investigates a series of assassinations in Minnesota. Is it a lone wolf? Or is there something altogether more sinister at play? A brand-new standalone thriller from the Sunday Times number one bestselling author Jo Nesbo. This killer has a story. When a small-time crook is shot down in the streets of Minneapolis, all signs point to...

A propulsive rollercoaster high concept international thriller which dares to take the world to the edge of oblivion. The city that never sleeps just said goodnight. On the anniversary eve of the 9/11 terror attack, New York swelters under a heat dome of record temperatures. Even the global leaders assembled at the UN HQ are forced to admit that the...

Drawn from rigorous research, this true crime title tells the story of Marilyn Monroe's extraordinary life and explores the shocking circumstances of her death. BORN IN THE SHADOWS. LIVED FOR THE SPOTLIGHT. WAS SHE MURDERED? Before Marilyn Monroe, there was Norma Jeane. No one would have thought that the girl who spent her childhood between foster homes and orphanages would...

Young LAPD detective Renée Ballard has been relegated to the Late Show after filing a sexual harassment complaint against her supervisor. Working in a twilight world of tragedy and violence, Ballard never gets closure, each morning forced to turn her cases over to the day shift detectives. But one night she's called out to a brutal assault and then to...

DS Lucas Walker is on assignment for the Australian Federal Police, and it couldn't be more personal. This is his last chance to take down Stefan Markovich—leader of the Vandals outlaw motorcycle gang—the man who has managed to evade justice ever since Walker uncovered his drug operation in Australia's remote interior. Having tracked Markovich to Berlin, Walker heads to Germany...

A wonderfully crafted space thriller. It has everything we loved about The Martian or Gravity, but more psychological depth. It’s also a chilling picture of the Russian mentality and its workings, written by someone who truly understands it. With the resurgent conflict between the East and the West and the return of the threat of totalitarianism, this blockbuster book couldn’t...

Detective William Wisting is on the case in this new, captivating no. 1 international bestselling novel from author Jørn Lier Horst. Following a harsh winter, the dam gates at Farris Lake have been badly damaged, and as summer approaches the lake must be drained for repairs. Under the intense summer sun, the idyllic lake transforms into a barren wasteland -...

A The Times Best Novels Since 1945 One of the 100 best crime novels and thrillers written since 1945, as chosen by the Sunday Times A British cabinet minister is gunned down on a London street by an IRA assassin. In the wake of national outcry, ill-prepared and poorly briefed, undercover agent Harry Brown is sent into the heart of...

A homecoming will shake this small town to its very foundations. The taut new mystery from the bestselling author of The Inheritance, perfect for readers of Sally Hepworth and Liane Moriarty. Desperate people do desperate things... Sixteen years ago, teenage Maddie Marshall's body was found on a desolate beach near her hometown, Carrinya. Vibrant, feisty Maddie was the only daughter...

She yearns for adventure, but the road to freedom is paved with peril. The thrilling new historical adventure from a bestselling Australian author. Albany, Western Australia, 1881 Stifled by English society, Molly Bentley has always yearned for adventure. When her father offers to send her to the bustling port town of Albany in Western Australia, Molly readily agrees, even if...

From acclaimed writer Steven Carroll comes the second in his new series of post-war literary crime novels featuring Detective Sergeant Stephen Minter. Queenscliff, Victoria, winter, 1951 It's a cold, Monday morning. Mid-winter. No swimmers in sight. A deserted beach. And there on the sand, a neat pile of clothes. Almost like a coded message waiting to be deciphered. Detective Sergeant...

HE'S READY TO DO WHATEVER IT TAKES. Spotted for his talent on the basketball court, Samuel Sooleymon is whisked away from his life in South Sudan to the United States to compete in a tournament of a lifetime: the opportunity to play and study at one of the best universities in the world is on the line. It's the longest...

The twenty-fifth thrilling novel in the globally bestselling Women's Murder Club series. A body is found brutally murdered in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. Homicide detective Lindsay Boxer knows her way around a crime scene. But nothing can prepare her for the shock of recognition — the victim is Warren Jacobi, Lindsay's former partner who rose to chief of police....

An absorbing true crime account of years at the frontline of crime scene reconstruction - from cold-blooded killings and gang wars to cold cases revived by a single clue. A compelling account of Ruben Miller's years working as a forensic scientist, visiting crime scenes and gathering evidence. His detailed descriptions of what he sees are often heart-breaking. The behaviour of...

The hauntingly atmospheric and gripping new novel from the author of The Wolf Tree. In a mountainous region of the Scottish Highlands, a young woman's body has been found on a remote stretch of road. Though the manner of her death suggests a terrible accident, a name carved into her arm hints at something more sinister. And when a personal...

Sunday Times No.1 bestselling hero Orphan X is back with a bang in his biggest adventure yet. 'Pure nail-biting stay-up-all-night suspense' – Harlan Coben The Nowhere Man is a legendary figure spoken about only in whispers. It's said that when he's reached by the truly desperate and deserving, the Nowhere Man can and will do anything to protect and save...

Forget James Bond. Forget Jason Bourne. Forget Jack Bauer. Meet Victor. He's the world's deadliest assassin, locked in an uneasy alliance with the CIA. And he has a list: three names, three victims. But with each name he crosses off, the game grows far more complex—and far more lethal. With a woman to protect and a conspiracy to unravel, the...

Victor is the perfect killer. He has no past. He will stop at nothing. And he can find you anywhere. In sweltering Algiers, ultra-efficient hitman Victor executes a fellow assassin. But when the CIA comes calling, Victor must pose as his victim to identify the dead man's next mark, a mission that takes him across Europe to the bloody streets...

From the #1 internationally bestselling author of The Murder Rule comes an emotional novel of suspense about two families pitted against each other. 'Addictive. Propulsive. Dervla McTiernan is a thriller master.' – Trent Dalton Shortlisted for ABIA General Fiction Book of the Year 2025 Nina and Simon are the perfect couple. Young, fun, and deeply in love. Until they leave...

The truth will not stay buried ...The third thrilling Kalgoorlie-set rural crime novel from the bestselling author of The Prospect and The Missing 'Do you know how to keep a secret?'At the age of five, Molly Walker was placed in protective custody after witnessing the murder of her mother, Constable Sammi Walker. Twenty years later, everyone assumes the threat has...

Someone's been waiting. Someone's been watching.From the #1 internationally bestselling author of What Happened to Nina? comes a gripping high-stakes novel of suspense about three seemingly unconnected people, caught in a lethal web of deceit and unhealed wounds. Three gifts. Three victims. One deadly game. Alexis Turner walks into the police station to report an assault. By the end of...

A mother's worst fear, a killer on the loose, a darkness visible... A gripping page-turner for readers of Candice Fox and Karin Slaughter from an award-winning author. Dark Sanctuary explores the terrifying idea that intelligence and moral conviction can coexist with extreme violence. Chilling, smart and impossible to put down. Fans of Barrie's Lexi Winter series will find plenty to...

The glamorous and twisty new thriller from the author of The Palazzo for all fans of Lucy Foley and White Lotus. A man on the edge. A woman hell-bent on revenge. A cheating husband. A desperate wife. A property empire on the brink of collapse. A family at loggerheads. A predator hiding in plain sight. Who will sink and who...

The gripping and exciting first book in a brand new crime thriller series from the No.1 bestselling author. 'Quite simply, Karin Slaughter is the best of us' Dervla McTiernan Welcome to North Falls. A small town where everyone knows everyone. But nobody knows the truth. Emmy Clifton has lived here all her life. She thinks she knows her neighbours. She's...

The stunning new North Falls thriller by the bestselling author of We Are All Guilty Here 'Quite simply, Karin Slaughter is the best of us' Dervla McTiernan Welcome back to North Falls -- a small town with big secrets. The house at 1601 Iris Drive looks like any other in the quiet, residential street. But rumours are rife about the Vickery...

When local cop Sean Devereaux, who enjoys skating close to the edge, does a favour for his attractive neighbour, he unwittingly exposes a web of deceit and corruption. As he investigates the murder of a 16-year-old Epsom 'princess' in his day job, his after-hours efforts have him stumbling into the aftermath of a scam involving senior colleagues, and he is...

When a failed witness protection operation ends in multiple homicides, evidence suggests the crime is linked to a series of violent robberies in Auckland City. For Detective Sergeant Sean Devereaux, solving the case is proving next to impossible. His own superiors in the police department are refusing to cooperate with his investigation. After Devereaux shoots a suspect in a botched...

Pay your debts. Protect your family. Never cross a loan shark. This blisteringly original crime thriller and exciting debut smashes Mr Inbetween, Monkey Grip and Animal Kingdom into a gutter opera on the vicious, bent and drug-laden streets of Newcastle - written by the Pushcart nominated writer and 2009 shark attack survivor. Vincent Silk is back in the decaying maw...

Sisters make the best flatmates ... except when they are both keeping terrible secrets. The stunning new standalone psychological thriller from the author of the popular Detective Kate Miles series. The dream apartment. The start of a grand adventure. And two lives about to unravel. Devika is living her best life, moving out of home in her final year of...