Bøger af Claire Stibbe

Claire Stibbe lives with her husband and son in New Mexico and has written two historical fiction novels about Ancient Egypt and is currently writing a series of crime thrillers based in her home city of Albuquerque. The first of these, The Ninth Hour, is published by Crooked Cat. Claire is part of the team at Kingdom Writing Solutions. Mark Stibbe lives with his wife and Labrador in North Yorkshire and is an award-winning, bestselling author. He is now collaborating with New York Times bestselling novelist G.P. Taylor to write a series of Napoleonic spy thrillers. He leads writing workshops in the UK and abroad and is CEO of Kingdom Writing Solutions. Mark and Claire are adopted twins. They started telling stories to each other when they were very young and have both become full-time published authors in recent years.

The darkest secrets hide in plain sight. When Freya Thorne finds a woman's body on the beach, she is swept back into the nightmare of the past. She knows the similarities to her daughter's tragic death cannot be coincidence, but nobody will believe her. Letters arrive with chilling threats. This stalker knows more about Freya than any stranger could. Weird sounds disrupt her nights, and she knows someone's been in her house. As the stalker draws Freya into a terrifying game, she uncovers more questions than answers. Her life is being threatened, and she doesn't know who to trust. Someone has been pulling her strings, and that someone is determined she must suffer. Because Freya broke a promise. And promises aren't meant to be broken. Great for fans of Perfect Stranger and Only Mine.

Two best friends. One deadly secret.Something dark and brooding stalks the mysterious Bosque nature reserve. Bird watchers fall prey to the menace and thefts of rare falcons are on the rise. But it is the body of a murdered girl discovered on the banks of The Rio Grande River that eventually brings Detectives Temeke and Santiago onto the trail.During a camping weekend, Jessie Bowman's best friend, Bree, has disappeared. Guilt ridden, yet determined to do the right thing, she tracks the man she believes is responsible and begins to unravel a mystery that tests every ounce of her resilience. She has only two choices - fight or flight. And Jessie is done with running.Now Detectives Temeke and Santiago must locate Jessie before the madman snares his final prey. "Claire Stibbe is back with Easy Prey, the fifthnovel in the award-winning Detective Temeke Series. Dramatic, engrossing in itsrich details and characters, Easy Prey draws you into a world offalconry, mystery, suspense, family secrets, and the undaunting courage of ayoung woman intent on bringing her best friend's killer to justice.Stibbe gets the details right, from the New Mexican setting to policeprocedure, to a nail-biting hostage negotiation with a dramatic twist. A worthyentry in a fascinating series that keeps getting better and better." Robert D Kidera, Tony Hillerman Award-winning author ofthe Gabe McKenna Mysteries.'Stibbe handles the latest mystery in the Detective Temeke series with the dexterity of a master falconer. The climax will swoop down and seize you when you least expect it, leaving you feeling as if you too have become 'easy prey'. Dr Maurice Singleton, PhD in Narrative Theory, Author and Lecturer'A gripping story with some of the most vivid writing I've read this year. Unpredictable and absorbing, it was one of those books that hooked me right from the start.' Bonnie's Books'If there is a crime fan who hasn't discovered the Detective Temeke series yet, go and read them all immediately. I love books with that extra-special something, where the author puts you at every scene and doesn't let go until the last heart-pumping chapter.' 23rd Avenue Book Club.

Lies hurt. Truth kills.Four years after the tragic suicide of Alice Delgado, eldest daughter of Albuquerque''s top racing driver, her younger sister, Lily, is reported missing and two of her peers are found dead. Detective Temeke''s investigation leads him to a private boarding school on the Rio Grande where the discovery of occult practices and an ancient book ignite a chain reaction of heartbreaking truths.What madness connects these girls to a ruthless killer? Against a background of simmering police tension and mounting victims, detectives Temeke and Santiago are in a desperate race to learn the truth before it''s too late.Watch out for more from Detective Temeke and Malin Santiago1. THE 9TH HOUR2. NIGHT EYES3. PAST RITES4. DEAD COLD5. EASY PREY6. SILENT ADMIRERWhat people are saying about PAST RITES:Past Rites is a dark and gripping novel that will have you turning the pages at speed! Albuquerque JournalSpread thick with winter chill, Stibbe delivers a richly textured, breathtaking novel. Some secrets can never be buried. Litouture Café.Excellent third novel. Fans of psychological fiction will enjoy Claire Stibbe''s original and unnerving portrayal of the darker side of human nature. Dr. Marco Storey, PhD in Narrative Theory & Criticism.Vividly and believably drawn characters that are the series hallmark. It should be put at the top of every "to be read" pile! Paul Henderson, Crime Fiction New Mexico."Tense action and complex psychological motivation is woven into a wonderfully satisfying novel." ~ Kristin Gleeson - NYTimes & USA Today Bestselling Author of the Celtic Knot SeriesDespite - or because of - knowing so many writers, I still feel the magic when a book comes out that makes the hairs on my arm tingle because I think it''s GOOD. I read MANY books and I only review and recommend those I really like, so of course this shows my taste as a reader. If you like modern detectives, think Ian Rankin set in New Mexico, you''ll love this. A new detective walks the mean streets of my bookshelves - Temeke. - The 13th Sign Publishing."This is crime fiction with a serrated edge and a brilliant sheen." - Marco Storey, author and speaker"An assured page-turner that leads inexorably to a satisfying conclusion. I can''t wait for Detective Temeke Book 4!" - Jean Gill - The Troubadours Quartet

When the past and present collide, a boy realizes everything he values is at stake.A ten year enquiry into the murders of several young boys has gone cold. No witnesses, no suspect. Or so police believe, until a mysterious phone call leads the police to the remains of a young boy found near the ancient ruins of an Anasazi settlement. Is this a random act or the work of a serial killer?When the young son of Albuquerque''s Mayor is kidnapped, Detective David Temeke and his partner Malin Santiago are called to investigate. Drawn deeper into the wilderness by a man waging a war with his past, twelve year old boy-scout, Adam, must use everything he has learned to stay alive.Temeke and Santiago are pushed to the limit in the second book of this thrilling, fast-paced series set in New MexicoWatch out for more from Detective Temeke and Malin Santiago1.THE 9TH HOUR2.NIGHT EYES3.PAST RITES4. DEAD COLD5. EASY PREY6. SILENT ADMIRERWhat people are saying about NIGHT EYES: What impresses me most is the rich interplay between the detectives and the police. I never tire of reading these books. ~ Paul Henderson, Crime Fiction New MexicoNorthwest Area Command is bursting with activity as a serial killer is on the loose. A non-stop express ride, frantic, sensitive and utterly refreshing. ~ Night Horse ReviewsThe Temeke series reminds me of a few old friends: some fawningly incompetent and some thoroughly decent and hard working. Temeke is an honest detective who just wants to get the job done. ~ 23rd Avenue Book Club''Night Eyes'' is evidence of an emerging, exceptional talent in contemporary crime fiction. Prepare to be transported to the dark and terrifying woodlands of New Mexico and get ready for some unexpected turns in the trails! ~ Dr. Marco Storey, PhD in Narrative Theory & Criticism.Skillful, intelligent plotting and masterful writing. This is an author to follow and a book you simply must read.~ B.A. Morton, Author of Bedlam and Twisted.An electrifying new edition to the Stibbe arsenal, Night Eyes confronts relationships head on. Temeke comes to understand that he is dealing with a perpetrator who will put him to the test, both professionally and personally and, at the same time, battle the darkest demons in himself. Fast-moving, riveting reading which ranks with the best thrillers out there. ~ Tony Hillerman Librarian