Bøger af Susan Hunter

To read Unfinished Spaces is to catch glimpses of a woman's life, seen through memories that are not always "stubborn puzzle pieces" refusing to fit together, but often full recollections of "mist painting hills on the river's far bank" or "the white birch scraping its branches across the wood." The book makes mention of such present-day events as the visit of Comet Neowise or the war in Ukraine, but usually sticks to the universal and the personal. The poems capture the author's interpretation of life's moments, and the reader may be sure to identify with Susan Hunter's depiction of children who grow and leave empty rooms behind . . . of grandchildren making sense of the world . . . of losses that carry their own poignant memories . . . of dreams that carry memory to another realm. Reading Hunter's book is like viewing the globe of the Earth from a distance and traveling toward the planet, with its landscape coming into sharper and sharper focus. We see a birds-eye view of "the thread of a road tied taut to a knob of land" and hear "the foghorn moaning out into the night ocean." But it's the smaller spaces that are just as meaningful -- A grandparent's bedroom, a room emptied of furniture after a move, a childhood home still filled with memories of a father's pipe smoke. As some doors close in anger and heartbreak, others open to views of a Caribbean sunrise and "a clear view of blue sky down to the harbor." The doors of memory are always open to creativity and imagination and to the phrase that can be pulled through the eye of a needle.

Two can keep a secret...if one of them is dead.Three children entered the woods; just two returned. And they are the only ones who know what happened to their friend. The secret they carry echoes down the years until it becomes too much for one of them to bear. But the attempt to set things right goes horribly wrong.Exactly how wrong is what Leah Nash, a journalist with trust issues and a compulsion to find the truth, aims to discover. Leah is rocked by the seemingly senseless present-day murder of someone very close to her. Driven by her principles and fueled by personal grief, she follows a strange trail of clues that lead her to a dark past.A past where the answer-and the killer-await.____________________Praise for Susan Hunter and the Leah Nash mystery series: "...flawless and satisfying." -Cynthia Hamilton, author of the Madeline Dawkins Mysteries"...will leave readers breathless and ready for more." -LynDee Walker, Amazon Charts bestselling author of Fear No Truth[Leah]...encourages the reader to follow her wherever she goes, and I intend to do just that." -Laura Snider, author of Unsympathetic Victims"Leah Nash is a feisty, determined heroine who fearlessly chases truth, justice, and the next great story." -Shannon Baker, author of the Kate Fox mystery series"Leah is smart and motivated with a healthy sense of humor. She narrates her story with a good balance between action, conversation, and introspection." -Foreword Reviews____________________What readers are saying: "...excellent!" "...so suspenseful..." "...highly recommend..." "...twists, plenty of twists..." "...I did not foresee the ending."

True-crime writer Leah Nash is reluctantly drawn into a modern family drama with a very old story to tell.Bryan Crawford's murder is the perfect crime: no witness, no weapon, no indication that his death is anything other than the result of diabetes complications.That's what the medical examiner says.That's what the autopsy proves.And that's what the killer is counting on.But when new evidence surfaces, crime writer Leah Nash is pulled into the investigation, and all bets are off.Leah quickly zeroes in on the dysfunctional dynamics of the Crawford family. Beneath the happy fable they tell the world lies a dark tale of jealousy, greed, and revenge.Bryan's wife, his daughter, his sister, and his stepson each have secrets to hide. Every one of them have reasons to want Bryan dead. And they are all going to great lengths to keep Leah from the truth.Then Leah makes a shocking discovery, and is propelled into a confrontation with the killer. It's a fight she must win to save someone she loves. But time is running out. As raging flood waters surge forward, Leah acts. The consequences will change her life forever...and you will never guess how.____________________Praise for Dangerous Waters"Leah is the best type of female character...strong, independent, and intelligent. [she]...encourages the reader to follow her wherever she goes, and I intend to do just that." -Laura Snider, author of Unsympathetic Victims"Leah is smart and motivated with a healthy sense of humor. She narrates her story with a good balance between action, conversation, and introspection." -Foreword Reviews____________________Praise for Susan Hunter: "...will leave readers breathless and ready for more." -LynDee Walker, Amazon Charts bestselling author of Fear No Truth"...flawless and satisfying." -Cynthia Hamilton, author of the Madeline Dawkins Mysteries"Leah Nash is a feisty, determined heroine who fearlessly chases truth, justice, and the next great story." -Shannon Baker, author of the Kate Fox mystery series____________________What readers are saying: "I love this series!" "Dang, these books are good!!!" "Hunter can really weave a plot." "...twisty and suspenseful storyline." "...there is nothing more satisfying than a thoroughly engrossing, follow the slippery red herrings, edge of your seat, hold your breath as the tension builds, murder mystery."

Leah Nash uncovers a tangled web of deception, delusion and obsession--with a dead police captain caught right in the center.The murder of police captain Rob Porter sends shockwaves through the small town of Himmel. And when a member of Rob's own department is arrested for the crime, everyone is stunned.But journalist Leah Nash isn't buying it.To her, the motive isn't plausible, the evidence is thin, and the investigation smacks of an overconfident detective eager to solve a high-profile murder. So when Leah's asked to do some digging for the defense, she jumps at the chance.Leah starts tugging at a few loose threads in the case and discovers that Rob Porter was keeping some very ugly secrets--and not just his own.As she nears the truth in a twisting tale of ulterior motives and long-buried guilt, a killer with everything to lose will do anything to stay hidden.____________________Praise for Susan Hunter and the Leah Nash mystery series: "...flawless and satisfying." --Cynthia Hamilton, author of the Madeline Dawkins Mysteries"...will leave readers breathless and ready for more." --LynDee Walker, Amazon Charts bestselling author of Fear No Truth[Leah]...encourages the reader to follow her wherever she goes, and I intend to do just that." --Laura Snider, author of Unsympathetic Victims"Leah Nash is a feisty, determined heroine who fearlessly chases truth, justice, and the next great story." --Shannon Baker, author of the Kate Fox mystery series"Leah is smart and motivated with a healthy sense of humor. She narrates her story with a good balance between action, conversation, and introspection." --Foreword Reviews____________________What readers are saying: ★★★★★ "...masterful..."★★★★★ "...a 5-star read."★★★★★ "I never saw that coming."★★★★★ "Perfect amount of danger and deception!"★★★★★ "BEWARE! ...you will not be able to put it down until you read the last sentence!!"

A CHILLING MURDER SHOCKS A SMALL WISCONSIN TOWNTrue crime writer Leah Nash is stunned when police investigating the murder of a beautiful young college professor focus on her ex-husband Nick. Leah has no illusions about her ex, but despite his flaws, she just can't see him as a killer. Reluctantly, she agrees to help Nick's attorney prove that he isn't.But Nick's lies make it hard to find the truth, and when a damning piece of evidence surfaces, Leah plunges into doubt. Is she defending an innocent man or helping a murderer escape? She pushes on to find out, uncovering hidden motives and getting hit by twists she never saw coming. Leah's own flaws impede her search for the truth. When she finds it, will it be too late to prevent a devastating confrontation?DANGEROUS FLAWS is the fifth standalone book in the Leah Nash series of complex, fast-paced murder mysteries featuring quick-witted dialogue, daring female characters, and plots with lots of twists and turns.___________________________What readers are saying about Susan Hunter and DANGEROUS FLAWS: "I loved each and every one of the books-can't wait for the next to come out. Hope it is soon." "Perfect record for this series-I never figure out who did what. Yet it somehow all makes sense when it is done." "Entertainment at its best. I rejoined Amazon kindle unlimited again after my purchase of this book . I knew I wouldn't be satisfied until I read them all." "I loved the whole series so far. You get to know the town, the characters and you think along with the writer. Never guess the endings though, there are so many twists." "I adore Susan Hunter's Leah Nash Mysteries. Every book is jam-packed with suspense and tension, danger, deeply delineated characters, and the hardrock passion for uncovering truth possessed by driven investigative journalist (now true crime author) Leah Nash."

VANISHED WITHOUT A TRACETeenager Heather Young disappears from the small town of Himmel, Wisconsin. Everyone believes her boyfriend killed her, but no one can prove it.Twenty years later, Leah Nash is pulled into the cold case by an old friend.She finds the answer-and the shocking truth shatters her world.DANGEROUS PLACES is the third standalone book in the Leah Nash series of complex, fast-paced murder mysteries featuring quick-witted dialogue, daring female characters, and plots with lots of twists and turns.___________________________What readers are saying about Susan Hunter and DANGEROUS PLACES: "Fast paced and hard to put down." "... had me guessing about who the real villain is." "...a terrific murder mystery, full of suspense and intrigue." "If you're looking for a great way to lose sleep and skip meals get hooked on this great author. Very highly recommended." "The characters are believable, the plot is exceptional and I would highly recommend this to everyone. Well done, Susan Hunter!!"

ONLINE DATING CAN BE MURDER...A website that matches sugar daddies with college-age sugar babies is a major moneymaker for the woman who created it. Until a blackmail scandal erupts and the owner winds up murdered-in the home of Himmel Times reporter Miguel Santos. Miguel has no connection to the victim-but it turns out a close family member does. When his uncle is arrested for murder, Miguel turns to crime writer Leah Nash for help. She soon learns that the owner of the site had links to several residents of small-town Himmel, Wisconsin, with secrets to hide.Leah finds plenty of leads-and alienates a few people as she investigates-but she can't see the pattern that weaves them all together. Until an unexpected second murder and an equally unexpected ally give her a flash of insight. When the clues finally fall into place, Leah uses all her courage and quick-thinking in a tense climax that reveals that she's been keeping a few things secret from herself.DANGEROUS SECRETS is the fourth standalone book in the Leah Nash series of complex, fast-paced murder mysteries featuring quick-witted dialogue, daring female characters, and plots with lots of twists and turns.___________________________What readers are saying about Susan Hunter and DANGEROUS SECRETS: "...lived up to my expectations...and then some." "I have read all of the Leah Nash series, they just keep getting better and better." "I love Susan Hunter! Her Leah Nash series has original plots, wonderfully fleshed-out characters, and you never know "whodunnit" until the very end!" "I couldn't wait for this book to come out! I read it in two days and now I'm left wondering....when is the next one coming out!!! Loved every page!"

A deadly secret. A relentless reporter. A truth that might be better left buried.In the small town of Himmel, Wisconsin, reporter Leah Nash is scraping by, working again at the local paper that she left a decade ago. But when a torrential storm reveals a gruesome secret - a dead nun from the local school for troubled kids - Leah's quiet life is shattered.Sister Mattea was no ordinary nun. She had deep secrets that no one knew. Secrets that might connect the nun's suspicious death with the tragic accident that took Leah's sister Lacey's life at the same school years ago.As Leah delves deeper, she uncovers a web of deceit, corruption, and danger entangling the school's charismatic leaders, wealthy donors, and even her own boss. The deeper she digs, the more she realizes that her sister's death was no accident, and the nun's death was no random event.As Leah gets closer to the shocking truth, she becomes the killer's next target. With every powerful enemy she makes, she doesn't know who she can trust anymore. As she races against time, she must answer one crucial question: Is she willing to risk her life for a truth that could bring her own world crashing down?In "Dangerous Habits", the first book in the Leah Nash Mystery Series, Susan Hunter weaves a complex tale of betrayal, vengeance, and a silence that can't last forever. Great for fans of Lisa Gardner and Karin Slaughter.

A SMALL TOWN DEATH LOOKS LIKE SUICIDE-TO EVERYONE BUT REPORTER LEAH NASHLeah Nash is trying to keep her head down under the icy glare of her new boss at the Himmel Times Weekly. Then a local surgeon commits suicide, but his daughter insists he was murdered.Hard-headed Leah has a soft spot for lost causes. She steps in, and is soon hunting a cunning killer who has no intention of stopping.Neither does Leah. DANGEROUS MISTAKES is the second standalone book in the Leah Nash series of complex, fast-paced murder mysteries featuring quick-witted dialogue, daring female characters, and plots with lots of twists and turns.___________________________What readers are saying about Susan Hunter and DANGEROUS MISTAKES: "...another first-class thriller." "Full of twists and subterfuge and written with such wit..." "The mystery was cleverly presented and a delight to read." "Very talented mystery writer. It never turns out the way I think it is going to. Well done!" "I thought I figured out whodunnit, but I was wrong. Can't wait to read the next installment." "...a cast of colorful characters and family drama to offset the murder...fun, comedic exchanges, along with heartfelt moments with emotional depth."

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