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Josie tritt behutsam um den Haufen weißer Knochen, der zu ihren Füßen im Gras liegt. Ihre Stimme ist kaum mehr als ein Flüstern.Nein! Nicht meine Schwester ... Detective Josie Quinn hat nichts mehr von ihrer Schwester gehört, seit Trinity vor drei Wochen während eines Streits aus dem Haus gestürmt ist. Als dann in der abgelegenen Jagdhütte, in der Trinity zuletzt gesehen wurde, menschliche Überreste gefunden werden, vermutet Josie das Schlimmste. Josie ist erleichtert, als die zahnärztlichen Unterlagen mit einer anderen Leiche übereinstimmen, doch immer noch fehlt von ihrer Schwester jede Spur. Ein Name, der auf ein Auto in der Nähe geschmiert wurde, ist der erste einer Reihe von Hinweisen, die Trinity für Josie hinterlassen hat. Für eine Enthüllungsstory hat Triniy anscheinend versucht, Kontakt zu einem gefährlichen Serienmörder aufzunehmen, der dafür bekannt ist, aus den Knochen seiner Opfer Kunstwerke zu schaffen. Josie ist sich sicher, dass ein aus Knochen geschnitzter Kamm, der Trinity nur wenige Tage vor ihrem Verschwinden geliefert wurde, einen entscheidenden Hinweis enthält. Doch als immer mehr Knochen auftauchen, wird die Zeit knapp, um Trinity lebend zu finden. Kann Josies Team ihren Instinkten in einem Fall vertrauen, der so persönlich für sie ist? Ein packender Thriller von einer Amazon-, USA Today- und Wall Street Journal-Bestsellerautorin, der dich wachhalten wird. Perfekt für Fans von Ellen Sandberg, Robert Dugoni und Rachel Caine. Leser:innen sind begeistert von Du musst sie finden: UNGLAUBLICH ... Ich liebe diese Autorin. Ich liebe diese Serie. Ich liebe dieses Buch ... Ich war völlig gefesselt. NetGalley Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿ Was für ein umwerfendes Buch! Meine Güte, was gibt es da noch zu sagen! Mein Herz schlägt so schnell vor lauter Adrenalin ... es gab KEINE. EINZIGE. PAUSE!! Wow!! ... ihr Schreibstil hat mich umgehauen. Ich habe es in etwa 3 Stunden gelesen, weil das Buch mich so gepackt hat und ich unbedingt wissen musste, wie es ausgeht. Zooloo's Book Diary, ¿¿¿¿¿ Sobald man die ersten Kapitel liest, ist man süchtig, und dank des rasanten Tempos und der Fülle an Action und Twists fällt es schwer, mit dem Lesen aufzuhören ... eine wahre Achterbahnfahrt ... ein echter Knaller. It's All About Books, ¿¿¿¿¿ Hat mich von der ersten Seite an gefesselt ... rasant, perfekt durchdacht, hochexplosiv ... ein Fünf-Sterne-Buch von Anfang bis Ende! Katie Mettner, ¿¿¿¿¿ Macht euch bereit für eine Achterbahnfahrt ... 5 Sterne!!! Josie Quinn, ich will dich immer auf meiner Seite haben!!! Die Seiten fliegen nur so dahin ... ein fesselndes, unheimliches Buch. Ich liebe es!!! Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿ Diese ganze Serie ist FANTASTISCH! Dieses Buch war außergewöhnlich ... GROSSARTIG! Ich habe jedes einzelne dieser Bücher in weniger als zwei Tagen gelesen. Fesselnd und mitreißend! Bitte hör nie auf zu schreiben! Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿

It's an icy New Year's Eve. Snow blankets a windswept Irish island as the wild Atlantic Ocean rages. Six friends gather. It has been ten years since the tragedy that tore them apart. A lot can change in a decade... Childhood bonds are now lifelong secrets. Dear friendships have twisted into deep jealousies. A happy reunion is shattered by a dead body. The celebrations have barely begun when one of the guests goes missing. As the snow thickens, the body is found. Then the storm wreaks havoc on the island. Everyone is trapped - there is no way out. No electricity. No phone signal. Nobody knows who to trust. No one is who they seem. Because one of them is a killer, and one will be dead next... An utterly gripping thriller that will have you hooked from the very first page until the final jaw-dropping, heart-racing twist. Fans of Catherine Cooper, Lucy Foley and Ruth Ware will be glued to the pages of this unmissable locked-room mystery. See what readers are saying about The Snowstorm: 'Wow! So many crazy twists and turns! This book had suspense, intrigue, action, great police work and a great who-done-it!... Had me glued to my Kindle!' Sassy Southern Books 'Had me on the edge of my seat for the entire thing!... So gripping... I read this book in less than 24 hours.' @em_reads64 'I absolutely loved this book... I loved the setting... I loved how the book took multiple twists throughout ... It was perfect. I absolutely will recommend this book to my book friends.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Had me glued to it, turning the pages, wanting to know what would happen next, but not wanting the book to end because it was that riveting!... Simply brilliant... One of the best books I've read... I'd happily give it more than the allowed 5 stars.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Hits so many of my reading sweet spots... The first chapter drags you completely in... It was even better than what I had imagined!' @general.fiction.reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Gripping... Incredibly atmospheric... I wanted to keep turning the pages... I loved how the ending was revealed... Perfect.' Goodreads reviewer 'Edge of your seat... Awesome and thrilling.' @paigeofbooks 'I just loved this... Keeps you guessing... If you love a good blizzard story, or friends who want revenge or are just hoping to try a new up-and-coming author, The Snowstorm is for you!' @andireads2022, ¿¿¿¿¿

Not in a Million Years is a captivating novel by Sophie Ranald. Published by Bookouture in 2023, this book is a testament to Ranald's storytelling prowess. The genre of the book is not explicitly stated, but readers familiar with Ranald's work can expect a blend of humor, romance, and women's fiction. Not in a Million Years is a story that takes you on a roller coaster ride of emotions. It's a book that will make you laugh, cry, and feel every emotion in between. The publication of this book further cements Bookouture's reputation as a publisher of quality literature. If you're a fan of Sophie Ranald or just love a good story, Not in a Million Years is a book you won't want to miss.

Like a precious doll, the girl leans against the towering pine tree with her long bare legs stretched out and her hands folded neatly in her lap. Her head tilts towards the sky, but this innocent child will never feel the warm glow of morning sun again; her fragile little body is cold, her tender heart is still. When Detective Katie Scott receives a plea from neighboring Coldwater Creek to help with a tragic murder, she doesn't hesitate. Fifteen-year-old Ivy Miller's naked body was found tied to a tree, a freshly inked pink rose tattoo on her arm. The word "MORE" carved into her back means sweet Ivy could be the first of many... Katie's heart aches for the young girl whose life ended before it had even begun. But she has her work cut out with the inexperienced police department fumbling the case at every turn. There hasn't been a murder in this small town for as long as anyone can remember, but why will none of the locals cooperate? Katie's only lead is a blurry photograph of Ivy's long-missing mother found in Ivy's bedroom. If she can find out where it was taken, Katie knows she'll have the first clue in a mystery that has been haunting Coldwater Creek for years. But Katie's world crashes down when Ivy's two best friends are found murdered in the same woods days later. Inked with the same pretty flower, the rose girls were keeping a deadly secret. Katie will never forgive herself for not making the connection in time. As mothers cling to their daughters, terrified to let them out of their sight, Katie's search leads her to an abandoned building deep in the forest where the last photo of Ivy's mother was taken. But will she survive long enough to stop more heart-shattering tragedies? A totally nail-biting, keep-you-up-all-night crime thriller from a USA Today and Amazon bestselling author. Prepare to pick your jaw up from the floor at that final twist! Fans of Lisa Regan, Rachel Caine and Melinda Leigh will be absolutely gripped! Readers love Jennifer Chase: "THERE WAS NO WAY I WAS PUTTING THIS BOOK DOWN!!!!!... I was literally holding my breath... I HAD TO KNOW!!!!! As for the explosive ending: WOW definitely not what, or who I was expecting." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Edge-of-your-seat suspense to the very end! ... Clear your schedule... you will not want to put it down!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Love, love, LOVE... I absolutely adore this series!!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Grabbed me from the very first page! It was so intense, and enthralling. I stayed up until 11pm two nights in a row so I could finish it." NetGalley reviewer "I was glued to my chair flipping pages!" Danie Reads

Faint sunlight dapples the two figures lying on the ground. The mother cradles her daughter close to her side, a stuffed toy elephant next to them. Leaves from the tall trees fall onto their faces, but neither moves to brush them off. When a dog walker in a local Virginia park finds the bodies of a mother and daughter, Detective Amanda Steele is first on the scene. Her own daughter has a toy just like the girl's elephant and seeing the child like this is her worst nightmare come true. Heartbroken, she vows to get justice. They quickly get an ID-Jill Archer and six-year-old Charlotte were reported missing last week, but interviewing Jill's husband, Roy, Amanda's gut tells her he is hiding something. When the autopsy reveals a terrible pattern of bruises, she's certain that a domestic argument escalated out of control, and tiny Charlotte got caught in the crossfire. But just as Amanda is about to arrest Roy, another grave is found, containing another mother and daughter. Desperate for a lead, she goes to every place the women could have been targeted, and learns from a concerned ER nurse about Leanne Reilly and her young daughter, Gracie, who haven't been heard from in a week. Amanda hopes that Leanne has simply left her deadbeat husband, but she's gripped by the fear that they are the killer's latest victims. Now every second counts for Amanda to find the family and stop a little girl's nightmare before it ends in tragedy... A totally compulsive and gripping crime thriller. The next unputdownable read for fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni and Rachel Caine. Readers love the Detective Amanda Steele series: "OMG YES. This was an amazing book... I couldn't put it down... Best book I read this year." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿"My heart is still beating fast! Wow!! By far, one of the best thrillers I've read in a long time!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿"If there was a way to give more than 5 stars, I would! This book is amazing!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿"I already can't wait for the next one! This one pulls you in from the very beginning... The mystery is full of action and twists. I absolutely did not see that ending coming." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

A seaside party at a Cornish mansion with plenty of fizz, what could be more perfect? But something fishy is afoot... a killer lurks among the guests, and only Cressida Fawcett can stop them. When Cressida Fawcett is invited to stay at Penbeagle House on the Cornish coast for a fancy-dress ball, she is looking forward to sipping rum cocktails clad as a pirate, watching the red-sailed boats go by and relaxing in the sea air with her good friend Dotty. But before they can raise their glasses to toast Cressida's former flame Lord Canterbury's engagement, he drops dead in front of the horrified guests. The local doctor determines that Lord Canterbury was poisoned, and soon Detective Chief Inspector Andrews is on his way from Scotland Yard. But Cressida is dismayed by the murder of the intrepid explorer who once asked for her hand in marriage, and she cannot simply leave the case to the police. Together with Dotty and her little pug Ruby, Cressida searches for clues only to discover that many of the guests have a motive for murder. Did an irate journalist or a bitter fellow explorer send Lord Canterbury on his untimely final journey? And when a young maid is found dead, floating in the shimmering waters of the cove, Cressida knows time is running out to catch the killer. Could a clue hidden among some rather pungent crab sandwiches help her solve the case before there is another murder? A witty and totally addictive cozy mystery packed with intrigue and glamour. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and Lee Strauss. What readers are saying about Fliss Chester: 'I absolutely loved it... Clever, funny, charming.' T E Kinsey, best-selling mystery writer of the Lady Hardcastle series 'So much fun. Think Wooster and Jeeves meets Downton Abbey doing a mystery. I was laughing out loud... Twists, turns and red herrings keep you guessing to the end. Just super.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Very Agatha Christie-esque... Literally never a dull moment... The twists and turns just kept on coming right until the final scene and I simply couldn't avoid being tripped up by the red herrings... I was always on the edge of my seat... Wonderful.' @Fiction_Books ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Loved loved loved... Can't wait to read more of Cressy and her faithful little pug Ruby... fantastic... Couldn't put it down... It was gripping and I wanted to know who dun it!!' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Exceptional... Nail-biting... A terrific crime caper featuring a wonderful new amateur sleuth who is bound to become a huge favourite.' Bookish Jottings ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

She kissed her daughter, turned out the light and entered her own room. Too late to run, she stood frozen as a figure stepped out from behind the door and a hand covered her mouth. Fear was a bomb in her chest ready to explode. Her children. They'd already lost their daddy; they couldn't lose her too. When young widow Éilis Lawlor disappears in the middle of the night, with her two little children asleep in their beds, it is a chilling case for Detective Lottie Parker. Since her husband's tragic death, Éilis is all her children have, and when Lottie sees Éilis's house keys and phone still lying on the kitchen counter, she is terrified for the vulnerable mother's safety. Then Éilis's broken body is found by a nearby lake, wrapped in an unfamiliar yellow dress, her mouth sealed with duct tape - and Lottie's worst fears are confirmed. Someone wanted this beautiful widow dead. Desperate to find the person behind this brutal crime, Lottie discovers that Éilis was a member of a support group for widows. And when Jennifer, a close friend of Éilis's from the group, is found on a rubbish heap, wrapped in a yellow dress, Lottie vows to get justice. Lottie dives into Jennifer's past, and learns that she had lived a reclusive life since her husband died. She hadn't been seen at work for months and had sheltered inside her immaculate home, only emerging for meetings with the group. But when Lottie questions the other women about Jennifer's isolation, they claim to know nothing. Lottie is certain that the remaining widows are hiding something. Can she uncover the truth before another innocent life is lost? An absolutely gripping and totally addictive thriller that will keep you racing through the pages all night long. Fans of Robert Dugoni, Rachel Caine and Karin Slaughter will devour Three Widows in one sitting! What everyone is saying about Three Widows: 'Holy crap, Batman, the twists and turns will get you.' Honeydukesbooks 'Patricia Gibney has never let me down. If you want a thrilling no holds barred read then this is for you.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A compelling and fast paced read that had me gripped right from the very start and unable to put it down. It was twisty and unpredictable and kept me guessing.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'From page one I was hooked and couldn't put the book down. As long as she keeps producing work like this I'll keep on reading.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Another excellent book by Patricia Gibney. She never fails to deliver a gripping novel. So many twists and turns that your head reels!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Pretending to be married... How hard can it be?! When Lina's oldest friends unexpectedly announce they're coming to stay, she has to think fast. No one knows she and her husband Brown are breaking up, and so she persuades him to act as if they aren't... After all, how hard can it be to pretend to be married for another ten days? Surely if they follow these rules, they'll be fine? 1. Throw your backs out striking couple poses2. Practice laughing super loudly at each other's jokes3. Hold each other's hands with a grip of steel when walking4. Share a bed... But, despite her step-by-step guide, pretending to be married isn't as easy as she thought. And by day five, Lina is starting to realise there's a thin line between love and hate. And while she can try to fool her friends, she can't fool her heart. Was she too hasty calling time on her marriage? Is this becoming more than make believe? And does she even have enough time to find out if Brown feels the same? This absolutely hilarious and totally addictive romcom is perfect for fans of Ali Hazelwood's The Love Hypothesis, Christina Lauren's The Unhoneymooners, and Emily Henry. Praise for How to Keep a Husband for Ten Days: "Wow... this book is good... I loved this!!!!" @thenarnianreader ¿¿¿¿¿ "I loved this!" @bookishlaurenh ¿¿¿¿¿ "Oh my god the characters were so amazing!!... I loved the plot." @mailovesbooks "Fantastic... A wonderful read that will have you laughing... and possibly even shedding a tear." @kodyreadseverything "I absolutely loved this book!... I couldn't put it down." The Kayleigh Project "I adored this story... I loved it." Goodreads reviewer

I peered over the ledge with my heart in my throat. A pop of color caught my eye - I would recognize that jacket anywhere. The body I knew so well lay still, torso twisted one way, head facing the other... I'd planned this trip to the gorgeous, remote Michigan woodlands as a last-ditch attempt to help strengthen Pete and our families' bond before the wedding of our dreams. Instead, it has turned into a nightmare that I can't seem to wake up from. Anger, resentment, and heated arguments weren't at all what Pete and I had imagined, even less so the horror of discovering a dead body...Looking around the campsite at my terrified family and future in-laws, I realize that someone on this trip has been keeping secrets from me. What could be dangerous enough to kill for? But then again, I also have secrets of my own, something that if known, could be deadly. The only thing I know for certain is that the murderer is ruthless enough to do anything to keep their story hidden.Who will be next to pay the ultimate price?Readers love The In-Laws: "WOW!! Just wow!!... Mind-blowing, jaw-dropping, gripping... Once you pick up the book you just can't put it down... My jaw was locked open... Never did I imagine that ending." Heidi Lynn's Book Reviews ¿¿¿¿¿ "OMG!!! SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!!! WHAT HAVE I JUST READ!?!?!?... The most heart-racing book I've read in a long time, if not ever!!!... MASSIVE BOMBSHELLS which will leave you absolutely shocked!!!... I cannot remember when I was so gobsmacked by a book twist... AN EXPLOSIVE READ!!!" Bookworm86 ¿¿¿¿ "BAM!!!!!! The twists kept coming...!!! This was sooooooooooo good!... I couldn't read fast enough, I just had to know!!! EXCELLENT AND CREEPY all rolled into a Great Read!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"Plot twists which hit you like a speeding train!... Addictive!... Had me hooked... Kept me turning the pages with lightning speed... Plot twists landed like a bomb!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"OH. MY. GOD... Excellent... Kept me on my toes from the very beginning... The reveal at the end is a true bomb-drop." NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"Wow! That was one suspenseful and thrilling read. I'm still at a loss for words... One of the best psychological thrillers that I've read... Sensational." Books Only ¿¿¿¿¿ "Holy cow, this was so good!... So twisty with many OMG moments... Unputdownable." NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "Absolutely sensational... Had me hooked from page one. It had me guessing throughout... especially the shocker at the end!!!... Every chapter seemed to end on a cliffhanger and it was definitely unputdownable and addictive!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"Wow, just holy wow... brilliant... It had my head spinning... Just get it, you will not stop until your jaw drops." NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

The cottage stood alone on a rocky outcropping at the edge of the loch. Standing in the garden amongst the wildflowers, she felt the weight of the tattered envelope in her hands. Maybe there was something keeping her here in Scotland, a secret waiting to be uncovered... New Yorker Zelda Hicks has just lost her mother, and the only thing she knows about her father is that he was from Scotland. So a work trip to the Scottish village of Loch Cameron couldn't be better timed. Maybe a break in the beautiful rolling hills of heather will help her reconnect with her roots and recover from her grief. Then, on a walk around the loch one bright morning, she comes across a tiny, tumbledown cottage, nestled on the edge of the forest. The elderly owner, Gretchen Ross, invites her in for buttery shortbread, and after learning that Gretchen might lose the cottage that has been in her family forever, Zelda vows to help her. She didn't bargain on butting heads with the handsome, blue-eyed laird Hal Cameron in the process. Zelda can't seem to forget Hal's shy smile and she soon learns they might have more in common than she first thought. But when Zelda discovers a bundle of old letters hidden in the back of an antique wardrobe at the cottage, they lead her back to the mysterious Hal. Pushing Zelda to examine her own family history, the letters reveal a secret that the community has kept hidden for over a generation. Hal says he wants to help Zelda, but just as she begins to open up, she learns he isn't being entirely honest either... Can Zelda trust him, and finally come to terms with her own past, or will uncovering this secret force her to leave Loch Cameron for good? Fans of Susanne O'Leary, Debbie Macomber and Pamela Kelley will adore this page-turning read set in the Scottish Highlands about family secrets and starting over, from USA Today bestselling author Kennedy Kerr. Readers love The Cottage by the Loch: 'Absolutely beautiful and perfect!! Completely swept me away... Compelling and addictive, heart-lifting read that kept me turning the pages until late at night... Absolutely fantastic!' Bookworm86, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'I loved this book. Read it in a night. Brilliant... A must-read.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

France, 1942. "With tremendous effort, I forced myself to hold his gaze. My heart was thrashing inside my chest like a bird battering its wings. The room was suddenly devoid of air. Time itself stood still. They knew who I was. They knew what I'd done." This heartbreaking World War Two page-turner tells the incredible true story Dora Schaul, one of history's most courageous women. It was a misty Wednesday morning. Inside the Gestapo headquarters, you could cut the tension with a knife. There was a traitor in their midst: someone had leaked a list of the SS to the British press. The head of Gestapo called me into his office. Panelled oak walls, a grand piano in the corner, rugs lining the floor-the place where he ordered executions every day. I sat at the desk, reaching for the typewriter and adjusting the paper. On the wall, the clock ticked loudly. He stood over me; I could almost feel his breath on my neck. "I don't know where the leak came from. Do you?" he asked. I couldn't stop my hands from trembling. I was sure he could hear the thrashing of my heart. Because I wasn't just a secretary: I was an undercover Jewish girl. The person who fetched them tea, typed their letters, and made them laugh was their enemy. And my day of reckoning had arrived... Fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Alice Network, and The Lilac Girls will be utterly swept away by this emotional page-turner about the brave woman who risked her life every day by coming face-to-face with enemy-the monsters who killed her loved ones. Readers love Ellie Midwood: "AMAZING read! I loved this so much!... Sensational... One of the most inspiring love stories of all time... HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND. 100% 5 STARS!!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Oh, my heart!... Beautiful, chilling, terrifying, and hopeful... Midwood is a wonder with words--I am so in love... I cried, so have tissues at the ready!... I loved every second!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Soul-wrenching... I have been through boxes of Kleenex... Even writing this review, I have tears." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "One of the few books that have left me reeling for days. Talk about having a book hangover!... I smiled, I sighed with relief, I held my breath, I cried. This book gave me all the feels and chills. Hands down, a five-star must-read." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The room spun and my legs gave way as I looked at my name scrawled in blood-colored lipstick on the mirror above the girl's broken body. Was this young girl dead because of me? When the body of a vulnerable teenage girl is found on a remote farm in the Maryland hills, Private Investigator Lucy Kendall knows her past has come back to haunt her. Lucy's sister died when she was a young girl, and the dead teenager looks exactly like her-her dark hair dyed blonde, her wrists slashed. Lucy's name is scrawled on the bathroom mirror above the girl's body, and the dead girl is clutching a silver coin in her small, fragile hand, identical to the one which has just been mailed to Lucy. Lucy is shaken to her very core, determined to find out why a cruel murderer wants her to feel responsible for this girl's death. Lucy vows to track down this twisted killer who seems to know so much about her family's tragic past. But when her closest friend Kelly is abducted and Lucy receives a phone call saying she has forty-eight hours to find her, she knows the evil perpetrator won't stop until she comes face to face with him. As the clock ticks and Lucy frantically tries to track him down, she is sent messages showing her friend growing weaker and weaker. Lucy cannot let another innocent life be taken. But can she find Kelly in time? And what will her abductor want in return? Gripping and spine-chilling, The Lonely Girls will keep you up all night, unable to put it down until the final heart-pounding twist. Perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter, Lisa Gardner and Robert Dugoni. Previously published as All Fall Down. What everyone is saying about The Lonely Girls: "Grabbed me from the first page and held me through this rollercoaster ride all the way to the end!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "I highly recommend this book and the entire series to any thriller lover; you will NOT be disappointed!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "If you want to read a book that is fast-moving and filled with non-stop suspense... then this is the book for you!!!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "This book left me on the edge of my seat." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

She can stop the killing. But at what price? When the body of a sixteen-year-old girl is found in a remote hunting cabin in the middle of the snowy Maryland woods a shiver runs down Private Investigator Lucy Kendall's spine. The handprints around her neck, her broken bones, and the incense left burning at the scene are vital clues to who committed this terrible crime-Mary Weston, a notorious serial killer. She has outwitted the police for many years and left many parents without daughters. Is the girl in the cabin a sign she is killing again? Working closely with the police, Lucy is determined to catch this evil woman. But when the bodies of three other teenage girls are found in remote locations, it's almost like Mary is toying with them. Lucy is determined to bring her to justice before more innocent lives are snuffed out. But then Mary's son Chris-one of Lucy's closest friends-disappears. Lucy is convinced Mary is responsible, and she will do anything to find him. So when Mary sends Lucy a message asking to meet her alone, Lucy knows that she must face her darkest fears and risk her own life. She is the only person who can stop Mary. But what will she need to sacrifice? You won't want to stop turning the pages of this unputdownable crime thriller. Fans of Lisa Regan, Robert Dugoni, and Kendra Elliot will be reading The Girl in the Cabin late into the night. Previously published as Gone to Die. What everyone is saying about The Girl in the Cabin: "ANOTHER HOME RUN FOR STACY GREEN!!... This story will have you on the edge of your seat so fill up your coffee thermos because you won't want to sleep until you know what happens." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "This book is captivating. I just could not put it down!!!... This was a fast-paced, sit-on-the-edge-of-your-seat, bite-your-nails psychological thriller... I WANT to give this book more than 5 stars!!!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "I was hooked by the first sentence (and nobody had been killed yet). By the end of the first mesmerizing page and a half, I knew I was in for a 5+ star read. A book has never ever pulled me in as quickly." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

My family said he killed my mother. They lied... I was just a little girl, fast asleep in my stroller, the day my mother was killed. I don't remember anything about the sunny day that turned so dark. She'd be so happy for me now, twenty years later, with my dream job as a photographer, and I'm sure she'd love my new boyfriend, Gabriel. But all my happiness vanishes in a heartbeat when the man from our past walks towards me, his eyes on me for just a fraction too long. I recognise his face from the picture in the papers. He killed my mother. I try to run but he wants me to listen. He says that he is innocent, and that my family have been lying to me for years. My father and sister tell me to stay away. They remind me that because of him my mother never got to tuck me in at night or ease me through my first heartbreak. Gabriel says he could be dangerous. But when he is found dead, I am shaken to my core. Who needed to keep him quiet? I won't feel safe until I find out what he wanted to tell me. But when I find that my father has lied about the past and Gabriel has hidden photos of my mother under his bed, I realise I can't trust anyone. I want the truth. But if I find it, will my life be in danger? An absolutely addictive read that will have you racing through the pages and questioning everything you thought you knew about your family. Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train, Lisa Jewell and Shari Lapena Read what everyone's saying about The Suspect: 'OMG, loved!!!!! ... I couldn't put this down for the life of me. I had to find out what was going to happen next otherwise I would have never gotten any sleep that night... It had everything that I look for in a great book... it had a shocking ending I never saw coming. I couldn't ask for a better book... it was fun finding out all those secrets.' Blue Moon Blogger, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'So many lies, twists, and edge-of-seat moments... for me everyone was the suspect, except the real one. My jaw hit the floor. Kept me going to the very last page.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Love love loved it! This book has a palpable tension that keeps the pages turning... simply brilliant... I had to finish this marvelous thriller in one sitting! Taut and incredibly suspenseful, every moment is perfectly crafted to keep me wanting more. An engrossing, spine-tingling read!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Epic!... A great plot and superbly written. A novel I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Brilliant... Kathryn Croft you have done it again. So many twists in this book everyone at some stage has become the suspect... a keep-you-guessing thriller.'Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

To save the lost children of the city, she must put herself into terrible danger... On the streets of Philadelphia, as the snow falls and black ice settles in dark back alleys, lost and vulnerable teenagers are being snatched off the streets. When one of them is found alive, Private Investigator Lucy Kendall knows she will never forget the sight of the boy's brown eyes, forever dulled. She vows to find the monster behind the suffering. Desperate to save the lost children of the city, Lucy goes into the dark places where the police cannot. But when a key witness is found dead, and a strand of Lucy's long red hair is located near her body, Lucy suddenly finds herself under suspicion and on the run. The chief of police knows all about Lucy's own dark past and is convinced she's guilty. Hiding in the shadows, unable to trust anyone, Lucy continues her search for the real killer. At last, in a dangerous suburb of the city, she befriends vulnerable fifteen-year-old Riley, who claims to know who the murderer is. But when Riley disappears, Lucy must race to find the twisted soul responsible for snuffing out the lives of these little lost souls before another innocent child is taken. Lucy is determined to get justice even if it costs her freedom... or her life. A gripping, page-turning thriller full of mystery and suspense. Perfect for fans of Rachel Caine, Lisa Regan and Robert Dugoni. Previously published as See Them Run. What everyone is saying about Little Lost Souls: "Totally blown away!... First, Stacy Green's writing style is totally mesmerizing then add a story that grabs you and holds on and characters that totally capture your heart... This book is amazing, no words from me will ever bring across how truly good it is! A true thrill ride!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Gripping, intense and extreme. A brilliant psychological thriller... a top-notch read which keeps you on the edge of your seat. A fast-paced plot, the twists and turns are all there. I have no hesitation in highly recommending this novel, another winner by author Stacy Green." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Holy crap! READ THIS BOOK. Amazing. I'm starting the third one now." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Die junge Frau liegt mit ausgestreckten Armen da. Ihre Lippen sind leicht geöffnet. Ihr Gesicht ist unversehrt, und ihr Haar ist wie ein Fächer um ihren Kopf gelegt. Eine Rothaarige. Genau wie die anderen. Als die Leiche von Leann Truitt in einer abgelegenen Bucht in Mystery Bay gefunden wird, ist Detective Megan Carpenter eine der ersten am Tatort. Das Opfer hat verräterische Spuren an den Handgelenken, Knöcheln und am Hals, wo sie gefesselt wurde. Aber das ist noch nicht alles. Neben Leanns Leiche liegt ein rätselhafter Hinweis - ein ungewöhnliches Symbol, das in einen Stein geritzt ist. Mit der neuen Deputy Ronnie Marsh unter ihren Fittichen und den Ermittlungen im vollen Gange erhält Megan plötzlich beunruhigende Nachrichten. Jemand weiß über ihre traumatische Vergangenheit Bescheid. Jemand weiß, was sie getan hat. Entschlossen, sich auf den Fall zu konzentrieren, stellt Megan bald eine besorgniserregende Verbindung zwischen Leanns brutaler Ermordung und den ungelösten Mordfällen an zwei anderen Frauen her - alle rothaarig, mit den gleichen Spuren an ihren Körpern, den gleichen Symbolen an den Tatorten und, entsetzlicherweise, alle schwanger. Der Mörder verfolgt seine Beute, entführt und foltert sie nach einem sehr genauen und geplanten Muster. Und er ist noch nicht fertig ... Ein süchtig-machender, fesselnder und absolut mitreißender Krimi des New-York-Times- und Amazon-Bestsellerautors. Was Leser:innen über die Detective-Megan-Carpenter-Serie sagen:¿¿Oh mein Gott! Wow! Ich habe dieses Buch geliebt!! ... es war unglaublich! Ich kann es nicht erwarten, mehr zu lesen! Es hat mich förmlich gefesselt. Ich konnte es nicht aus der Hand legen. Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿Eine großartige und gruselige Geschichte, perfekt für den Winter. Ich würde gerne mehr von diesem Autoren lesen. Fantastisch und gut geschrieben, sehr empfehlenswert. NetGalley Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿Ich liebe, liebe, liebe Detective Megan Carpenter, eine knallharte, gründliche, geradlinige Detective, obwohl sie in ihrem Privatleben mit vielen Problemen zu kämpfen hat. Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿Wenn du erstklassige, charakterstarke Krimis magst, ist dies genau das richtige Buch und der richtige Autor für dich, denn Gregg Olsen ist einer der besten Autoren, die es derzeit in diesem Genre gibt. Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿

Oh mein Gott!! ... Dieses Buch hat mich einfach umgehauen ... Ich konnte nicht aufhören zu lesen ... selbst, wenn ich es wollte. Die Geschichte hat mich an der Kehle gepackt und mich alle paar Kapitel nach Luft schnappen lassen ... Wow!! Shalini's Books and Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿ Verstreute Fußabdrücke waren wie heruntergefallene Blätter auf dem Boden zu sehen. Sie blickte hinunter in die Schlucht, und wieder füllte sich ihre Brust mit Angst. Eine Leiche lag still und regungslos im Gebüsch. Als Ruth Turner ins Büro des Sheriffs in Port Townsend im Jefferson County kommt und behauptet, ihre Schwester Ida Wheaton sei seit über einem Monat verschwunden, weiß Detective Megan Carpenter instinktiv, dass es sich hier um mehr als eine einfache Vermisstenanzeige handelt. Auf dem Weg zu Idas abgelegenem Bauernhaus in den Hügeln über Snow Creek findet Megan Idas zwei Kinder allein und verängstigt vor. In dem Haus gibt es keinen Fernseher. Keine Videospiele. Nichts von der Außenwelt. Irgendetwas an der Familie Wheaton stimmt nicht und löst bei Megan eine schmerzhafte Kindheitserinnerung aus - von dem Tag, als ihre Eltern plötzlich verschwanden. Dann wird die Leiche einer Frau in einem verlassenen Pickup in der Nähe des Hauses der Wheatons entdeckt, und Megan ist überzeugt, dass die Fälle miteinander verbunden sind. Um den Mörder zu fassen, muss Megan die Geheimnisse der abgelegenen Gemeinde Snow Creek aufdecken. Aber Megan hat ihre eigene dunkle Vergangenheit ... Von dem New York Times-, Wall Street Journal-, USA Today- und der Amazon- Bestsellerautor kommt der erste absolut atemberaubende und unaufhaltsame Kriminalroman der Serie um Detective Megan Carpenter. Was Leser:innen über Die dunkle Schlucht sagen: Heiliger Strohsack, was für eine umwerfende Lektüre, die alles hat: sensationell, gruselig, süchtig machend, mit einer atemberaubend komplexen Handlung von Anfang bis Ende, ... ich habe es geliebt! ... Das wird zu meinen besten Büchern des Jahres gehören. Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿ Oh mein Gott! Wow! Ich habe dieses Buch geliebt!! ... es war unglaublich! Ich kann es nicht erwarten, mehr zu lesen! Es hat mich förmlich gefesselt. Ich konnte es nicht aus der Hand legen. Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿ Fantastisch! Ich glaube, dies ist das bisher beste Buch dieses Autors. Das Buch ist düster, intensiv und bringt einen zum Fluchen. Die Handlung ist gut aufgebaut und die Figuren sind faszinierend. Ich habe es in einem Rutsch durchgelesen und kann es kaum erwarten, bis es weitergeht. Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿ Eine großartige und gruselige Geschichte, perfekt für den Winter. Ich würde gerne mehr von diesem Autoren lesen. Fantastisch und gut geschrieben, sehr empfehlenswert. NetGalley Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿ Ich liebe, liebe, liebe Detective Megan Carpenter, eine knallharte, gründliche, geradlinige Detective, obwohl sie in ihrem Privatleben mit vielen Problemen zu kämpfen hat. Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿ Wenn du erstklassige, charakterstarke Krimis magst, ist dies genau das richtige Buch und der richtige Autor für dich, denn Gregg Olsen ist einer der besten Autoren, die es derzeit in diesem Genre gibt. Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿

Der gelbe Kunststoff des Duschvorhangs ist mit blutroten Spritzern übersät. Das Opfer bis zur Unkenntlichkeit entstellt. Ein einlaminiertes Foto eines Teenager-Mädchens von der South Kitsap Highschool ist an den Spiegel gelehnt. Grauenvolle Tatorte sind nichts Neues für Detective Megan Carpenter, aber als sie in der Wohnung einer Frau ankommt, deren Leiche brutal zugerichtet wurde, stellt Megan schockiert fest, dass sie das Opfer kennt. Monique Delmont hatte Megan vor Jahren geholfen, als sie in Gefahr war. Und der Mörder hat eine verstörende Visitenkarte hinterlassen: zwei laminierte Fotos einer sechzehnjährigen Highschool-Schülerin - Megan. Jemand verhöhnt sie auf die schlimmste Art und Weise, und Megan ist überzeugt, dass sie weiß, wer dafür verantwortlich ist. Sie muss ihn nur finden. Mit der Hilfe ihrer neuen Partnerin, Deputy Ronnie Marsh, beginnt Megan ihre Ermittlungen und stößt auf Verbindungen zu drei Frauenmorden, die fast zwanzig Jahre zurückliegen - eines der Opfer war Moniques Tochter. Als weitere Fotos der jugendlichen Megan in der Wohnung ihres Freundes in Snow Creek gefunden werden, weiß sie, dass der Mörder seine Kreise enger zieht und bereit ist, erneut zuzuschlagen. Kann sie ihn fassen, bevor er sie findet? Und wird sie das ultimative Opfer bringen müssen dafür, dass sie versucht hat, ihre schreckliche Vergangenheit zu verbergen und ihr ganzes Team belogen hat? Der neue spannenden Fall für Megan Carpenter vom New-York-Times-, Wall-Street-Journal-, USA-Today- und Amazon-Bestsellerautor Gregg Olsen. Was Leser:innen über Auf schmalem Grat sagen: Das beste Buch bisher. Megan ist eine starke Frau, die keine Zeit verschwendet. Ich würde ihr auf keinen Fall in die Quere kommen wollen! ... eine aufwühlende Geschichte, die einem den Atem stocken lässt, und ich musste ständig daran denken, wann immer ich es nicht gerade las. Gregg Olsen hat sich mit diesem Buch selbst übertroffen. NetGalley Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿ Die ersten Szenen packen einen, ziehen einen in das Geschehen hinein ... Die Handlung bewegt sich schnell mit Action und Spannung. Ich habe in jeder freien Minute weitergelesen! Ich musste herausfinden, was passieren würde. NetGalley Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿ Ich liebe Megan ... eine großartige Serie, bei der mir sich ständig die Nackenhaare aufstellen, und ich liebe es. B for Book Review, ¿¿¿¿¿ Diese Story hat mich einfach gepackt und in nur wenigen Stunden bis zum Ende mitgerissen. Ich konnte es nicht aus der Hand legen. Die Handlung, die Charaktere, Megan ... die ganze Geschichte ist hervorragend. Goodreads Rezensentin ¿¿¿¿¿ Das ist eine Serie, die mit jedem Buch immer fesselnder wird ... Ich konnte es nicht aus der Hand legen ... Sehr empfehlenswert und eine Fünf-Sterne-Lektüre, ich habe jede Seite geliebt ... Goodreads Rezensentin ¿¿¿¿¿

Mami, ich habe Angst. Marlenas süßer Junge liegt mit seinem kleinen Arm auf ihrem Oberschenkel. Es ist stockdunkel, und sie kann Möwen hören. Sie erkennt, dass sie in der Nähe des Wassers sein müssen, und eine neue Panik steigt in ihr auf. An einem eisigen Wintermorgen um 2 Uhr morgens in den schicken Vororten von Jefferson County meldet der Familienvater Ben Parker seine Frau Marlena und seinen kleinen Sohn als vermisst. Detective Megan Carpenter eilt zu dem beeindruckenden Haus der Familie und findet die Flure mit Bildern der hübschen Mutter und ihres Sohnes geschmückt. Aber das ist nicht alles. Eine Flasche mit pränatalen Vitaminen im Badezimmerschrank verrät, dass Marlena schwanger ist. Warum hat Ben das in seinem panischen Anruf bei der Polizei nicht erwähnt? Die perfekte Ehe ist nur Fassade: Das Paar ist getrennt, es gibt Gerüchte über eine Affäre, und die Nachbarn berichten von lauten Streitereien. Megan beschattet eine junge Frau, die sie für Bens heimliche Freundin hält, und findet ihren leblosen Körper dann in einem abgelegenen Waldstück. Bens Uhr liegt in der Nähe der Leiche, und der Fall scheint gelöst, aber Megan ist sich sicher, dass etwas nicht stimmt. Bens Familie ist wohlhabend, hat eine Privatinsel und Verbindungen in hohe Kreise. Versucht jemand, ihre Ermittlungen zu beeinflussen? Als Megan sich zu fragen beginnt, ob die Antwort auf der streng bewachten Insel der Parkers vor der Küste liegt, lässt eine schockierende Enthüllung sie alles in Frage stellen. Kann Megan die fehlenden Teile des komplexesten Falls ihrer Karriere zusammensetzen und Marlena und ihren kleinen Jungen lebend nach Hause bringen? Oder wird es zu spät sein, sie zu retten? Ein absolut spannender Mystery-Thriller, der dich bis zum Ende fesseln wird, vom New-York-Times-, Wall-Street-Journal- und Amazon-Bestseller-Autor. Perfekt für Fans von Robert Dugoni, Michael Connelly und James Patterson. Leser:innen sind begeistert von Am stillen Wasser: Absolut herzzerreißend... hat mein Herz und meine Seele ergriffen ... Eine fantastische Lektüre! Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Ich MUSSTE dieses Buch unbedingt lesen... es wird dich weit über deine Schlafenszeit hinaus wach halten... ein spannender Thriller, bei dem du dich um dein Leben sorgst. Die Spannung ist nicht von dieser Welt! @ThrillByThePage_, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Wow... hat mich von Anfang bis Ende gefesselt... Ich habe bis in die frühen Morgenstunden gelesen. Goodreads Rezensent Hat mich von der ersten Seite an gefesselt ... ein Muss. NetGalley Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Hat mich komplett umgehauen! @escape_tammy, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Habe es verschlungen ... so zwingend ... spannend ... ein Buch, das ich nicht weglegen konnte. NetGalley Rezensent Wow ... hat mich in Atem gehalten! NetGalley Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Hat mich von der ersten Seite an gefesselt. Goodreads Rezensent, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

As mothers we never dare to delve into our worst-nightmare scenarios. What if... we might murmur to each other, and then shake our heads, telling ourselves it'll never happen to us if we're just good enough mothers. Yet here we are. And the steady beep of the heart monitor is the only evidence the child in front of us is alive...It's Labor Day weekend, so of course we went to the beach. Like we do every year. For a barbecue picnic with my best friend Rose. It's the perfect tradition-drinks, games, burgers, music, laughter. Together with our husbands, my two teenage sons and her two daughters, we all arrived as the sun was still shimmering over the water, the whole evening ahead of us.But nothing goes to plan. Old secrets emerge, tempers flare. And so we parents decide to leave the beach, telling the teenagers to enjoy themselves, reassuring them someone will be back to collect them in an hour or two.But when I return a little while later, I know something is really wrong. Our teens are slurring their words, stumbling to the car. It's clear they have been drinking and I'm shocked. I never expected our kids to behave this way. I'm bracing myself to have firm words with them in the morning, but the next day my concerns fade to nothing, when seventeen-year-old Bella claims my son Finn assaulted her.Finn insists he would never do that. And I so want to believe him. Because I brought my son up right. Because a mother would know, wouldn't she?What I don't know is that the answer to what happened that night on the beach may be a matter of life and death for one of our beloved children...An absolutely heartbreaking story about friendship, parenting and betrayal. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Jojo Moyes and Susan Lewis.Readers are loving That Night at the Beach: "Totally addictive... will keep you racing through the pages all night long." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "Brilliant... I had to finish this marvellous book in one sitting!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"Heartbreaking... very hard to put down without reading in one sobbing gulp... Amazing." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "Perfectly crafted to keep me wanting more... engrossing, spine-tingling read!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "Wow! I did not guess the ending... a page-turner... A cannot put down book." Netgalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

Julia Bird can't wait to attend the annual village party at the local stately home, with its tea tents, cake stalls, and... dead body in the maze? The annual village celebration at Berrywick House is underway, complete with over-decorated cake stalls, fiercely contested flower competitions, and even a maze for the disappointed losers to hide in. Julia Bird, now a well-known - even notorious - member of the community, with her trusty Labrador Jake, has thrown herself headlong into the festivities. But her reputation for adding drama to any event stands up yet again when she discovers a dead body in the maze... It seems Ursula Benjamin, village know-it-all and prickly baking competition participant, has been strangled - and the killer has to be someone at the fete. As Julia grapples with finding yet another murder in Berrywick, she starts to wonder, could one of the competitive cake-bakers have taken the contest to deadly new heights? Or is there something darker in Ursula's life that led to her untimely demise? Embroiled once again in a murder enquiry, Julia isn't about to leave the investigation to the police. Like it or not, she's involved, and she's going to help them solve the mystery. But when there's another death, and it's clear the murders aren't isolated incidents, the stakes become even higher. Can Julia figure out the identity of the killer, and prevent any further dastardly deeds, before the wholesome spirit of the village is ruined forever? If you like utterly gripping English mysteries, then you'll love A Village Fete Murder. Perfect for fans of M.C. Beaton, Faith Martin and Betty Rowlands. Readers are loving the Julia Bird mysteries: 'There just aren't enough stars for this one, so I can only give it FIVE!! I'm so looking forward to the next book in the series!!' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I absolutely LOVED this... Julia Bird was an amazing and lovable character... Once I started it, I couldn't stop.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I loved this very English murder mystery, so reminiscent of Agatha Christie... I loved everything about this book.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Fabulous... addictive... a witty and delightful crime novel full of delicious red herrings, rural mischief and bucolic charm that is impossible to put down.' Bookish Jottings 'Oh my, I loved Julia Bird... she is a delight! I can't wait for the next one! Please don't let it be long!' MoongloTexas ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Really entertaining... I simply couldn't put the book down... Julia's life in the countryside with her newly adopted dog Jake was too enjoyable... I cannot wait to read for Julia Bird's next adventure!... Five stars!' Tropical Girl Reads Books ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Brilliant!... I really warmed to Julia and especially Jake, her errant puppy, and loved the village life.' Broadbean's Books ¿¿¿¿¿

Sie hob die Lasche des Umschlags an und zog die einzelne weiße Seite heraus. Als sie das Papier entfaltete, starrte sie mit offenem Mund auf drei Worte, die auf der Seite geschrieben waren: Ich beobachte dich.Als Amy Whyte und Penny Brogan in den frühen Morgenstunden eines Sonntags einen Nachtclub verlassen und nicht nach Hause kommen, sind ihre Familien außer sich vor Sorge. Conor Dowling ist gerade aus dem Gefängnis entlassen worden, ein Mann voller Hass auf Amy, die ihn einst hinter Gitter brachte.Die blutüberströmten Leichen der Mädchen werden Tage später in einem verlassenen Haus gefunden und der Fall an Detective Lottie Parker übergeben. Der Täter hat eine Nachricht in Form von Silbermünzen in den Händen der Opfer hinterlassen. Alles deutet auf Conor hin, aber sein Alibi ist wasserdicht.Während Lottie die letzten Tage von Penny und Amy zurückverfolgt und verzweifelt nach Hinweisen sucht, werden zwei weitere junge Frauen erstochen in einem luxuriösen Apartmentkomplex gefunden. Lottie ist in ihren bisher schwierigsten Fall verwickelt und merkt dabei nicht, dass jemand jeden ihrer Schritte beobachtet.Dann verschwinden Lotties eigene Töchter, Katie und Chloe, plötzlich. Jemand verfolgt einen Rachefeldzug gegen Lottie und weiß, dass er sie am härtesten trifft, wenn er diejenigen verletzt, die sie am meisten liebt.Wenn du ein Fan von Karin Slaughter, Robert Dugoni und Melinda Leigh bist, wirst du von diesem atemberaubenden Thriller von Patricia Gibney begeistert sein.Die Leser:innen sind begeistert von Tödlicher Verrat:Ein weiteres absolut spannendes, packendes und fesselndes Buch von Patricia Gibney!Ich habe es in Rekordzeit gelesen!! Von Anfang bis Ende war es fantastisch!! Ich kann den nächsten Teil und die Folgen für Lottie und Boyd kaum erwarten!!!! Goodreads Rezensent*in, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿YES ... Ich liebe diese Serie einfach! ... sie zieht einen in ihren Bann und fesselt einen von Anfang an, ... ist es zu früh, um zu fragen, wann das nächste Buch fertig ist???? Goodreads Rezensent*in, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿Eine düstere und fesselnde Lektüre ... Es gibt so viele Momente, die mich den Atem anhalten ließen. Der Schreibstil der Autorin hat mich mitgerissen und ich habe immer weiter mitgeraten. Tödlicher Verrat ist eine Geschichte, die garantiert den Puls in die Höhe treibt. Bytheletterbookreviews, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿Eine großartige, fesselnde Geschichte ... Ich freue mich jedes Mal darauf, D.I. Lottie Parker wieder zu treffen, und ich bin noch nie enttäuscht worden ... Es ist wieder passiert: Ich habe dieses Buch in zwei Tagen gelesen, wobei ich eine Pause gemacht habe, um zu schlafen. Nigel Adams Bookworm, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿Diese Serie ist eine der besten in der aktuellen Kriminalliteratur. Lottie Parker ist eine faszinierende Figur ... ich war von Anfang an gefesselt. Ausgezeichnet. Goodreads Rezensent*in, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿Genial. Ich liebe diese Serie und ihre Charaktere, und dieser sechste Teil der Reihe ist genauso fesselnd wie die anderen. Goodreads Rezensent*in, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

Sie fröstelte, obwohl es in der Küche warm war. Ein kalter Schauer der Vorahnung rieselte ihr den Rücken hinunter. Mit zitternden Händen strich sie ihr Haar im Nacken zurück. Als sie sich vom Fenster abwandte, bemerkte sie den vorbeihuschenden Schatten nicht.An einem dunklen Wintermorgen wird die zukünftige Braut Cara Dunne erhängt in ihrer Wohnung aufgefunden. Sie trägt ihr Hochzeitskleid und eine Haarsträhne wurde ihr abgeschnitten. Detective Lottie Parker ist die Erste am Tatort. Als sie Caras misshandelten Körper sieht, fragt sie sich, wer sie so sehr gehasst haben könnte, dass er sie kurz vor diesem glücklichen Tag tötete.Der Fall nimmt eine noch dunklere Wendung, als eine weitere schockierende Entdeckung gemacht wird: die zerschmetterte Leiche einer jungen Frau, die vom Dach des Krankenhauses gestoßen wurde, in dem sie arbeitete. Fiona Heffernan wollte ebenfalls bald heiraten; ihre Leiche steckt in einem Hochzeitskleid und eine ihrer Locken wurde abgeschnitten.Die Morde wirken so persönlich, dass Lottie überzeugt ist, dass die Frauen von jemandem getötet wurden, den sie kannten. Doch dann erfährt sie, dass Fionas achtjährige Tochter Lily an diesem Nachmittag nicht von ihrer Tanzaufführung nach Hause gekommen ist. Lottie fürchtet, dass Lily das nächste Opfer sein könnte und riskiert ihr Leben, als sie dem Mörder gegenübersteht ...Wenn du Karin Slaughter, Robert Dugoni und Melinda Leigh liebst, wirst du von diesem nervenaufreibenden Thriller von Patricia Gibney begeistert sein.Was die Leser:innen über Zerrissene Seelen sagen:Genial wie immer und absolut fesselnd, ich habe es geliebt! Dies ist ein spannender Krimi, der einfach nicht locker lässt, es gibt so viele Twists und so viel passiert, dass man ihn wirklich nicht aus der Hand legen kann, aber das ist keine Überraschung, denn jedes Buch dieser Reihe war eine 5-Sterne-Lektüre ... Patricia Gibney schreibt wie immer eine großartige Geschichte, der es nie an Action fehlt und die sehr zu empfehlen ist. Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿Ich liebe all die Wendungen in der Handlung, die einen bis zum Schluss miträtseln lassen. Und dieses Ende! Es hat mir das Herz gebrochen. Ich kann das nächste Buch kaum erwarten! Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿Ich liebe diese Reihe mit Lottie Parker und habe mich so sehr darauf gefreut, dieses Buch zu lesen. Es war genauso genial wie alle anderen Bücher dieser Reihe. Eine großartige Geschichte. Immer wenn ich denke, dass ich die Lösung gefunden habe, kommt ein neues Puzzleteil ins Spiel und ich muss noch einmal nachdenken. Ich konnte es nicht aus der Hand legen. Gebt mir das nächste Buch, ich kann es kaum erwarten! NetGalley Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿Eine fabelhafte Mischung aus Nervenkitzel, Geheimnissen, psychologischen Twists und einer cleveren, komplexen Handlung ... ein packender, fesselnder Pageturner. Ich kann Zerrissene Seelen nur wärmstens empfehlen. Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿Was für ein großartiges Buch. Ich konnte es nicht aus der Hand legen. Es hat mich von Anfang bis Ende gefesselt. Jede Menge Spannung und Twists. Gerade als ich dachte, ich hätte es durchschaut, wurde ich eines Besseren belehrt. Ich werde es auf jeden Fall weiterempfehle und kann den nächsten Band kaum erwarten. Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿

As day breaks over the Tanner family home, the house is deadly silent and the door is firmly closed. Upstairs, the whole family lie cold and lifeless in their beds. All with the same look of fear in their unblinking eyes...Detective Eve Bennet takes a steadying breath as she enters the main bedroom of the Tanners' modest home in the tight-knit town of Hilldale, Utah. Mrs Tanner's high-collared nightgown and her long plaited blonde hair are soaked in blood. Next to her, Mr Tanner's hands are clasped together in a final prayer.Filled with dread, Eve forces herself towards the children's rooms. But instead of two children, she only finds one. Where is the youngest daughter, Hannah? And why are there long scratches across the walls?Eve tracks Hannah down to her uncle's house nearby. But he won't let her step foot in the house. Eve knows what it's like to be held captive by a family member, and fears for Hannah's safety. What is he terrified Hannah might reveal?Back at the Tanner home, Eve makes a shocking discovery in the dust covered attic. Mr Tanner was hiding a dark secret from the rest of the community-the kind of secret someone would kill for.Realizing another family could be in danger, Eve runs from the house and stumbles into the path of the one man she spent years trying to forget- and he won't let her get away this time. Can Eve escape the evil that has haunted her whole life? And will she catch the killer before another innocent family is murdered?Fans of Melinda Leigh, Kendra Elliot and Lisa Regan will be absolutely gripped by this explosive and totally unputdownable crime thriller from a USA Today bestselling author.What readers are saying about Only Girl Alive:"The more I read, the more I was suck in... I couldn't put it down." NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars"Gave me chills throughout." NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars"Intriguing and I couldn't put it down." NetGalley reviewerWhat readers are saying about Holly S. Roberts:"Wow, just wow!! I can't tell you how much I loved this book. It sucked me in from the very beginning." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars"OMG, I loved this book. The author's writing style rocks!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

On a warm spring evening, guests gather in a perfectly manicured garden to celebrate Maggie and Len's twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. Maggie leans against the apple tree, watching her fun-loving husband and darling children as her heart swells with pride. As the joyful party atmosphere disappears into the night, close by, the lifeless body of a young woman is pulled from a river. Slipping upstairs to find the special gift for her adoring husband, Maggie stumbles across something else hidden amongst the dusty boxes of family keepsakes...A printed pink silky scarf that doesn't belong to her. She holds it up to her face, breaths in the sweet sickly perfume, it's scent familiar, and tendrils of fear snake through her body. The scarf is stained with blood. As Maggie rejoins the party and tries to ignore her churning stomach, she pours herself a glass of champagne to toast the man she's enjoyed decades of happy marriage with. Then she catches a news flash of the local girl's murder. She stares at the girl with the beautiful face, long ice-blonde hair and, draped loosely around her neck, Maggie recognises it instantly. She's wearing the scarf. An utterly addictive and twisty read about the complex web of secrets within a family that will have you racing through to the mind-blowing end. If you love Lisa Jewell, Gillian Flynn and Behind Closed Doors, you won't be able to put this down! Read what everyone is saying about Anna-Lou Weatherley: 'OMGosh what a read!!!!!!!!! One of the BEST books ever! I never wanted this to end, sooooooo many twists and turns. Shockers throughout each chapter... Fantastic rollercoaster of a ride!' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'A fantastic, mind-bending thriller... perfect... gripping... so many twists, I was seeing double! My head was spinning... you won't want to put this one down!... absolutely riveting... brilliant!'Rubie_reads, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

My baby girl. This morning she was so excited for school. I bought her new shoes last night. Pink, sparkly shoes. She loved them so much. She wore them for the first time today. And now she is gone... It is every mother's worst nightmare. Eight-year-old Kailey Richardson skips out of the school gates in her brand-new pink shoes and never makes it home. Between the school and the safety of her shiny red front door, someone has taken her. Private Investigator Lucy Kendall sees the fliers of a smiling gap-toothed Kailey and knows she won't be able to sleep until the little girl is found. Having lost her own sister to the darkest evil, she is determined to help find Kailey before it is too late. As Lucy talks to Kailey's friends, desperate to find out who has taken the happy little girl, she begins to form a worrying picture of the days before Kailey's disappearance. The blue car idling in the street outside the school. The friendly man across the road. And Kailey's mother, Jenna, hollow-eyed and jumpy, clutching Kailey's teddy bear and not telling Lucy everything. Lucy has promised Jenna she will do everything to find her daughter. But then she discovers Jenna has a connection to the prime suspect in Kailey's disappearance... and one which brings Lucy's past rushing back to haunt her. Time is running out to find Kailey, but will Lucy be able to save this innocent little girl before her own demons destroy her? You won't want to stop turning the pages of this unputdownable crime thriller. Fans of Lisa Regan, Robert Dugoni and Kendra Elliot will be reading The Girl in the Pink Shoes late into the night. Previously published as All Good Deeds. What everyone is saying about The Girl in the Pink Shoes: "WOW... this book will keep you turning the page until you get to the end! There are numerous twists and turns... every time you turn around, another one comes at you! I was totally shocked at the end. And wanting more of Lucy! It's been a few days since I read the book, and I still can't do a review justice... Please, do yourself a favor and read this book for yourself. You will not be sorry." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "I devoured this... I loved this book! Fast paced, non-stop from woe to go. Well written - perfect. This is what you want your reading to be. Gritty, edge of your seat.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

She's the daughter you never knew... But how far will she go to get the life she never had? Today I'm hosting a family party. One that's different to every celebration we've had before. Because I've invited my secret daughter to it. I've never forgiven myself for abandoning her as a baby, with just a scrawled note tucked into her soft yellow blanket, saying her name was Hope. As soon as she reached out, I knew I had to meet her. My family all seem ready to accept her with open arms, their forgiveness a blessing I barely deserve. And I dare to believe that maybe we are all going to have a happy ending after all. So I try to put all those small, strange things that have been happening to me in recent weeks out of my mind. The missing money, my lost charm bracelet, the broken window, the fire... But as the drinks are poured and everyone's talking animatedly, I hear a knock at the door. And something in my heart tells me this family is about to be torn apart. And there's nothing I can do to stop it... An utterly gripping psychological suspense novel with a twist you'll never see coming. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Mark Edwards and K.L. Slater. Readers are loving The Family Reunion:'Fantastic... The twists and turns are HUGE!... There are plenty of fireworks!... OMG!... I was gripped by the story and couldn't put it down!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'I was just mindblown by the huge plot twist at the end... When I tell you that my jaw dropped, it really did... A cycle of plot twists kept landing and I was on edge! I just can't and never will get over that epilogue; it felt like a bomb dropped!' Goodreads reviewer'Wow, I absolutely loved this from start to finish! I was gripped from the first page and read it in one night! I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it, and I was completely blown away by that twist at the end!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Will have you on your toes from start to finish!... Amazing... If you are ready for a book you absolutely cannot put down, this is the ONE!!!' Goodreads reviewer'Wow!!!!!... I want to say how shocked and speechless I was by that ending. No way I would've guessed that one. That last chapter really got me... Almost gave me a heart attack... Oh my. I couldn't put this down and raced through all the chapters... Time literally flew... I loved every minute of it.' Bluemoonblogger, 5 stars'I couldn't put it down... So compelling. I kept saying "just one more chapter," for at least 25 chapters... I was so on edge the entire time reading this (in a good way).' Goodreads reviewer'Kept me guessing... Don't even try to guess the ending... I was astonished... This story is unputdownable... A page-turner... Do not miss this book.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Kept me on the edge of my seat... I did not want to put the book down... Drew me right in and the twist at the end - wow!' Goodreads reviewer'I couldn't put this book down. The twists and turns were captivating and the final twist I never saw coming!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

I emerge from the trees, drenched in sweat, my voice lost as I take in the scene in front of me. The blood. The body. Emma's eyes meet mine for a second. "It was an accident," she whispers. Emma and I were childhood best friends. We did everything together. Until that terrible night in the woods. I couldn't tell anyone what I'd seen. We never discussed it, but our bond was too strong; I could never betray my best friend. Even if she had killed someone. But I also couldn't stay in town and watch her live a normal life, knowing what she'd done. So I left. Now, ten years later, I'm back. The guilt and the fear have stayed with me. And I have realized I need to reveal the truth if I'm ever going to move on. But I never get the chance. Because the day I turn up, Emma is found dead, and the way she died means I start to doubt everything I thought I knew about that night all those years ago. As my grief turns to anger at all those lost years of friendship, I realise with horror that Emma might not have been the only killer. Someone else is out there. Someone who was close to us both, someone who knew the smallest details of what had happened back then. Who from our small town could have murdered not once, but twice? And who's next...? An utterly gripping and compelling psychological thriller with twists and turns to die for. If you love Karin Slaughter, Paula Hawkins and Freida McFadden, you'll love Best Friends Forever. Readers love Shannon Hollinger! 'If you enjoy Freida McFadden's books you will really like this.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I loved this!... And that ending!! It was incredible... really great twists!... I definitely recommend this.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Oh WOW... this was a compelling, engaging thriller with twists that left me shocked. I loved.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿ 'Love... I was hooked, line and sinker!... I couldn't put it down... I highly recommend this one!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿ 'A real page turner! I started this book at bedtime and I should NOT have done that, because next thing I knew, it was 2:00 in the morning and I was already halfway through... extremely satisfying!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿ 'I love books messing with my head and not seeing where they are going to take me. The author did exactly that... Loved the bombshells that were being dropped left, right and center.' B for Book Review, ¿¿¿¿ 'I haven't read a 300 plus page book this fast ever!... fast paced... atmospheric... Well written with some crazy twists!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿ 'Excellent... keeps you guessing until the very end.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿ 'Never read a book faster... Highly recommend.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿

1914, England. Will her decision unite her family or tear them apart?Surrounded by beautiful gardens in the glorious Sussex countryside, Summerhayes House seems like a true hidden paradise, but behind its polished floors and perfect green lawns is a family divided. The Summer family's beloved home is under threat, and nineteen-year-old Elizabeth Summer finds herself caught in the heart of the crisis.Elizabeth's father believes his daughter marrying well will save Summerhayes. But Elizabeth is distraught at the stifling future ahead of her. A chance meeting with green-eyed Aiden Kellaway, the handsome architect's apprentice working on the estate's prized gardens, changes everything. For the first time, Elizabeth pictures an entirely different life, and - despite her father's wishes - she is determined to take hold of it.But war is brewing in Europe, and when its long shadow touches Summerhayes, Elizabeth realises her rebellion will come at a price. Desperately torn between family loyalty, society's expectations and the bright chance at happiness she glimpsed in Aiden's arms, she is forced to make an impossible choice.As Elizabeth's future - and her family's - hangs in the balance, she must ask herself, is the price worth paying? And can she live with the consequences?An unforgettable, totally gripping and heart-wrenching historical family saga. Fans of Tracy Rees, Kate Morton and Elizabeth Jane Howard will be utterly swept away by The Girl from Summerhayes. Previously published as The Buttonmaker's Daughter.What readers are saying about the Summerhayes House series:'Right from page one I was hooked... I LOVED IT!!!!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'I absolutely loved this... Definitely a five-star read for me.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'A real page-turner... A book I totally disappeared into for an evening and long into the night, totally losing any sense of time.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'Everything I hoped it would be and so much more... Excellent.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'Beautiful book. I was completely immersed in the story... Made me feel I was there in the midst of it all.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿