Why We Chose The Numbers for December 2026
The Numbers by David Parry is a relentlessly paced conspiracy thriller packed with twists, secrets and a terrifying question: what if anyone could be next?
It starts with numbers appearing in red paint across the country. Then thousands of strangers receive the same cryptic message: 10 15 is coming. Soon afterwards, twelve people are taken from their homes in the middle of the night. There are no ransom demands, no explanations, only numbers left behind on their bedroom walls. As the country waits for answers, the race to discover who is behind the disappearances begins.
What immediately drew us to The Numbers is its sheer momentum. This is a debut thriller designed to keep you guessing, constantly shifting the ground beneath your feet as the mystery grows and the stakes become increasingly terrifying.
It's also a particularly exciting choice for Crime Collective because The Numbers is David Parry's debut thriller. With a background as a web developer and a fascination with current affairs and geopolitics, David Parry brings a fresh perspective to the conspiracy thriller. His research even included spending time with a real FBI team at the New York Field Office, helping to ground the novel's high-stakes world in genuine investigative detail.
And for our December members, we're making this pick even more special. Our exclusive edition is limited to just 500 copies, signed and numbered by David Parry, with digitally sprayed edges and silver foil detailing on the cover boards. Even better, Crime Collective members will receive their copies a full month before the book's official publication.
It's exactly what we want Crime Collective to be about: discovering an exciting new voice, getting your hands on a beautiful collectible edition, and experiencing it before everyone else.
Why Become a Goldsboro Crime Collective Member?
Crime Collective is more than a monthly book subscription, it's a membership for readers who love discovering exceptional crime fiction alongside a community of fellow mystery and thriller enthusiasts.
Every month, our team carefully selects a standout crime novel that we genuinely believe deserves a place on your shelves. As a member, you'll receive an exclusive signed first edition with bespoke collectible features, but you'll also become part of a community of readers who share recommendations, exclusive content and a passion for outstanding crime writing.
Membership includes our exclusive Uncovered newsletter, members-only content, behind-the-scenes features and access to your dedicated member dashboard. You'll also enjoy 15% off all crime books, the flexibility of two opt-outs every six months, and the opportunity to build a carefully curated collection of exclusive editions that simply aren't available elsewhere.
At £24.99 per month (+ shipping), Crime Collective isn't just about receiving a beautiful book—it's about joining a community of readers who trust our curation and share a love of discovering the very best in crime fiction.
And with The Numbers, members get something extra: an exclusive edition limited to just 500 copies, delivered one month before publication.
If The Numbers sounds like your kind of thriller, we'd love to welcome you as a Crime Collective member.
