Bøger af Lucy Clarke

The gripping new thriller from the bestselling author of You Let Me In.

Sie muss ihre Vergangenheit um jeden Preis schützenNichts fühlt sich richtig an, seit Elle in ihr spektakuläres Haus an Cornwalls Küste für eine Woche an Fremde vermietet hat. Sie hört Geräusche in der Nacht, Dinge wurden bewegt, jemand war in ihrem abgeschlossenen Schreibzimmer, und in ein Tischbein ist „Lügnerin“ eingeritzt. Ihr wahrgewordener Traum von einem Platz zum Schreiben am Meer, den sie sich nach dem überwältigenden Erfolg ihres ersten Romans geschaffen hat, wird zum Albtraum. Bildet Elle sich alles nur ein, wie ihre Schwester Fiona meint, oder hat es wirklich jemand auf sie abgesehen? Und kennt nun ihr dunkelstes Geheimnis …Lucy Clarke studierte Englische Literatur an der Universität von Cardiff, bevor sie sich ganz ihrer Karriere als Schriftstellerin widmete. Ihre Romane erobern auf der ganzen Welt die Bestsellerlisten. Sie ist passionierte Tagebuchschreiberin und mit einem professionellen Windsurfer verheiratet, mit dem sie zwei Kinder hat und die Liebe zum Meer teilt. Den Sommer verbringen sie an der Südküste Englands, den Winter in fernen, exotischen Ländern.

Wenn das Paradies zur tödlichen Falle wirdAls die besten Freundinnen Lana und Kitty ihrem grauen Alltag in England entfliehen wollen, finden sie Zuflucht auf einer traumhaften Jacht, die mit ihrer faszinierenden Crew von den Philippinen aus in See sticht. Doch auf der Blue reisen einige unglaublich dunkel Geheimnisse mit. In einer stürmischen Nacht geht ein Crewmitglied über Bord. War es wirklich ein Unfall? Plötzlich ist das Paradies, das Lana und Kitty gefunden zu haben glaubten, ein Albtraum: gefangen auf der Blue, umgeben von endlosem Meer, und einer von ihnen ist ein Mörder …„Lucy Clarke ist eine Meisterin des Thrillers.“ Julie Clark„Ein toller Roman mit einigen unvorhersehbaren Wendungen.“ Franken aktuellDie britische Autorin Lucy Clarke studierte Englische Literatur in Cardiff, bevor sie sich gänzlich dem Schreiben widmete und bereits mit ihrem ersten Buch, "Das Haus, das in den Wellen verschwand", einen Bestseller schaffte. Mittlerweile ist sie die Bestseller-Autorin von sieben Krimis, die in über 20 Sprachen übersetzt wurden. Ihr Debütroman wird aktuell in einer Miniserie verfilmt, die 2023 erscheinen wird. Clarke lebt zusammen mit ihrem Mann und zwei Kindern an der Südküste Englands, wo sie in einer Strandhütte ihre Geschichten verfasst, die inspiriert sind von der wilden Schönheit des Meeres.

"Leaving behind their everyday lives, four friends hike out into the beautiful Norwegian wild: nothing between them and the mountain peak but forest, sea, and sharp blue sky. But there's a darker side to the wilderness. A woman went missing here one year ago, scarring the mountain with suspicion and unanswered questions. Now, the friends are hiking into the heart of the mystery. And waiting on the trail is someone who'd do anything to keep their secrets buried--and to stop the group walking away alive"--Publisher description.

The Hike, a fascinating novel by Lucy Clarke, is a must-read for every book lover. Published in 2023 by Harper Collins Publ. UK, this book has captured the hearts of many readers worldwide. The genre of this book is a mystery that keeps the readers hooked till the last page. Lucy Clarke, known for her gripping narratives and intriguing plot twists, has outdone herself with this book. The Hike takes you on a thrilling journey, filled with suspense and unexpected revelations. The year 2023 was marked by the release of this masterpiece, and since then, it has been making waves in the literary world. Harper Collins Publ. UK, a renowned publishing house, is known for its selection of quality literature, and The Hike is no exception. This book is a testament to Lucy Clarke's prowess as a writer and is a valuable addition to any bookshelf.

They found paradise.…What would they do to keep it? “Lagoon swims and boozy nights turn sinister in [this] atmospheric thriller” (People) about a group of friends whose dream journey around the world on a yacht turns into a chilling nightmare when one of them disappears at sea.Lana and her best friend Kitty leave home looking for freedom—and that’s exactly what they find when they are invited onto The Blue, a fifty-foot yacht making its way from the Philippines to New Zealand. Manned by a young crew of wanderers, The Blue is exactly the escape they are looking for and the two quickly fall under its spell, spending their days exploring remote islands and their rum-filled nights relaxing on deck beneath the stars. Yet paradise found can just as quickly become lost. Lana and Kitty begin to discover that they aren’t the only ones with secrets they’d rather run from than reveal. And when one of their new friends disappears overboard after an argument with the other crewmembers, the dark secrets that brought each of them aboard start to unravel. Haunting and infused with spectacular detail, the latest novel by Lucy Clarke—whose writing has been hailed as “breathtaking” (Kirkus Reviews) and “exciting and mysterious” (Library Journal)—is a page-turning thriller filled with adventure, exotic locales, and high stakes.

*Previously published as The Blue*'A thrilling page turner . . . a beautifully written, compelling mystery that you won't want to put down' C.L. TaylorWhen there's danger in paradise, will you be the one to stay alive?With a quick spin of the globe, Kitty and Lana escape their grey reality and journey to the Philippines. There they discover The Blue - a beautiful yacht, with a wandering crew.They spend day after languorous day exploring the pristine white beaches and swimming beneath the stars, and Lanadrifts further away from the long-buried secrets of home.But the tide turns when death creeps quietly on deck.A dangerous swell of mistrust and lies threatens to bring the crew's adventures to an end - but some won't let paradise go...whatever the price.

'The very definition of a page-turner' Clare Mackintosh

*Lucy Clarke's stunning new thriller, YOU LET ME IN, is available to pre-order now*'Impossible to put down' Clare MackintoshSeven years ago, two boys went missing at sea - and only one was brought to shore. The Sandbank, a remote stretch of coast dotted with beach huts, was scarred forever.Sarah's son survived, but on the anniversary of the accident, he disappears without trace. As new secrets begin to surface, The Sandbank hums with tension and unanswered questions. Sarah's search grows more desperate and she starts to mistrust everyone she knows - and she's right to.Someone saw everything on that fateful day seven years ago. And they'll do anything to keep the truth buried.Twisty, pacy, and superbly plotted, Last Seen is the perfect psychological page-turner for fans of Clare Mackintosh and Sabine Durrant.

The deeper the water, the darker the secretsThere were so many times I thought about telling you the truth, Eva. What stopped me was always the same thing...When Eva's husband Jackson tragically drowns, she longs to meet his estranged family. The journey takes her to Jackson's brother's doorstep on a remote Tasmanian island. As strange details about her husband's past begin to emerge, memories of the man she married start slipping through her fingers like sand, as everything she ever knew and loved about him is thrown into question. Now she's no longer sure whether it was Jackson she fell in love with - or someone else entirely...The truth is, it was all a lie . . .

Two sisters, one life-changing secret . . .'A terrific summer read' Richard & JudyThere are some currents in the relationship between sisters that run so dark and so deep, it's better for the people swimming on the surface never to know what's beneath . . .Katie's carefully structured world is shattered by the news that her headstrong younger sister, Mia, has been found dead in Bali - and the police claim it was suicide.With only the entries of Mia's travel journal as her guide, Katie retraces the last few months of her sister's life, and - page by page, country by country - begins to uncover the mystery surrounding her death.What she discovers changes everything. But will her search for the truth push their sisterly bond - and Katie - to breaking point?The Sea Sisters is a compelling story of the enduring connection between sisters.