Simon Kernick Knihy

1) Simon Kernick: Obležení - Pro provozní manažerku Elenu Serenkovou je to zpočátku jen obyčejný pracovní den v londýnském pětihvězdičkovém hotelu. Pak ale budovu přepadnou teroristé, zajmou hotelové hosty a udělají z nich rukojmí, střílejí hlava nehlava a hotelem se šíří hrůza. 2)Theresa Weirová: Ve stínu jabloní - Tereza, městská dívka bez kořenů, rodinného zázemí a zdánlivě i bez budoucnosti, poznala Adriana, pohledného mladého farmáře a budoucího dědice jablečné farmy, syna tradicionalistických starousedlíků. Může jejich vztah klapat? Nebude to bez komplikací. 3) S. J. Watson: Dřív než půjdu spát - Christina se ráno probudí v posteli vedle cizího muže. Nepoznává ani ložnici, a už vůbec ne tu ženu, která se na ni dívá ze zrcadla v koupelně. Onen "cizí muž" jí poté trpělivě vysvětlí, že je její dlouholetý manžel Ben a že ona sama trpí už dvacet let ztrátou paměti ... 4) Gill Paulová: Napřed ženy a děti - Titanic opustil 10. dubna 1912 Southamptom a vydal se na svou jedinou plavbu. O pět dní později narazil na kru a potopil se na dno Atlantského oceánu. Pasažéři bojují o holý život, ale ten pravý boj mnohým z nich začíná teprve poté, co jsou z potápějící se lodi zachráněni.

Druhá kniha Simona Kernicka se odehrává na stejné policejní stanici jako jeho prvotina. Dokonce na první román, Záležitosti kolem zabíjení, i velmi volně navazuje. Hlavního „hrdinu“ ovšem nahrazuje hrdina nový, tentokrát skrznaskrz kladný. Během dramatické zápletky a (jak jinak) nečekaného rozuzlení jsme svědky rychlých a smělých akcí, brutality londýnské mafie i vnitřních vztahů na policejní stanici, kde detektiv Gallan ještě zacvičuje úplně nového kolegu, absolventa policejní školy. Spolupracuje také s inspektorem Malikem z prvního románu, který nyní přešel do jednotky Scotland Yardu pro boj s organizovaným zločinem.

Na chladné listopadové noci čeká policista Dennis Milne na parkovišti před hotelem, aby zabil tři neozbrojené muže. Cynický a otupělý Milne se domnívá, že ubližuje jen těm, kteří si to zaslouží, ale tentokrát se mýlí. Místo drogových dealerů zabije dva čestné celníky a účetního, což spustí vyšetřování, které ohrozí jeho práci i svědomí. O dvě hodiny později se ocitá v londýnské čtvrti Kings Cross, kde řeší vraždu osmnáctileté Miriam Foxové, nalezené s podříznutým hrdlem u Regenťs Canal. Milne je odhodlán napravit svůj omyl a ponoří se do temného světa dětí ulice a pubertálního obchodu s neřestí. Jeho pátrání ho zavede k policistům a tajemné Carly Grahamové, ředitelce dětského domova, kde Miriam bydlela. Milne se stále více zoufale snaží najít vraha, přičemž odhaluje zvrhlosti, které překračují jeho nejhorší představy. Dokáže se vyhnout uvěznění za své zločiny a vyřešit případ, který by mohl být klíčem k jeho vykoupení? Autor mistrovsky odhaluje zkažený a amorální svět britského hlavního města, kde je svědomí luxusem a humor je šibeniční.

Dennis Milne ještě nedávno býval řádným londýnským policistou. Pak se mu nějak přihodilo, že zastřelil někoho, koho zastřelit neměl a nyní se skrývá v jedné zemi za mořem. Před zákonem, který měl původně hájit. A právě za mořem se tento bývalý policista jednoho dne dozví o smrti svého přítele, kterého v Londýně zlikvidovalo podsvětí. A tak se Milne rozhodne k nejriskantnějšímu kroku svého života - navzdory nebezpečí se vydá zpět do staré vlasti, aby přítele pomstil. Změněn několika plastickými operacemi a s dokonale osvojenou brutalitou gangsterského zabijáka věří, že by to mohlo vyjít. Když však mstitel přistane ve vánočně vyzdobené metropoli, je záhy jasné, že některým lidem jeho návrat neunikl. A jsou to ti, kteří se nehodlají zastavit před ničím. I když to má stát potoky krve...

John Meron je šťastně ženatý otec dvou dětí, který se nikdy neocitá v potížích. Když zvedne telefon, uslyší něco, co změní jeho život navždy: jeho přítel Jack Calley, vysoce postavený právník v City, křičí ze sluchátka o pomoc – a pak ho zabijí. Poslední slova, která stihne před smrtí vyslovit, jsou první dvě řádky Meronovy adresy. Vyděšený Meron popadne děti a vyběhne ven. Právě včas, neboť za pár minut zabrzdí před domem auto a z něj vyskočí tři muži a začnou ho hledat. Ale proč? Pak se ztratí jeho žena, v její kanceláři je nalezeno tělo neznámé oběti, policie ho začne stíhat pro vraždu – a z jeho života se stává peklo.

"Alastair Sheridan has it all. Wealth, good looks, a beautiful wife and children and, in the chaotic world of British politics, a real chance of becoming Prime Minister. But Alastair also has a secret. He's a serial killer with a taste for young women. Only a handful of people know what kind of monster he is, and disgraced detective Ray Mason is one of them. Awaiting trial for murder, Ray is unexpectedly broken free by armed men and given an offer: assassinate Alastair Sheridan and begin a new life abroad with a new identity. The men claim to be from MI6. They say that Sheridan is a threat to national security and needs to be neutralised. Ray knows they are not who they say they are, and that their real motives are far darker. The only person Ray trusts is ex-cop and former lover Tina Boyd, who's keen to settle her own scores with Sheridan. With enemies on every side, only one thing is certain. No one wants them to get out alive."--Publisher

A gripping, twisting and totally unpredictable thriller from the number one bestseller, perfect for fans of Harlan Coben, Linwood Barclay and David Baldacci.

London is under attack. People are dead. Many more lives hang in the balance as a group of highly trained gunmen storm the historic Stanhope Hotel on Park Lane. The gunmen have given the government just five hours to meet their demands before they blow up the building. Shots ring out. Some guests panic. Others text their loved ones. Still more try to escape. All are united by one thing: fear for their lives. All - except one man who has information so dangerous that it must be kept safe - at any price. Darkness falls. The gunmen become increasingly violent. One question is in everybody's minds. Will they survive the night?

Courageous hero or cold-blooded criminal? Tonight we find out. It's 14 years after the worst terrorist atrocity in UK history and, with the perpetrators either dead or missing, the motive remains a mystery. But Dr Ralph Teller, a wealthy industrialist who lost his wife in the attack, never gave up hope of justice. He thinks he knows the real identity of the mastermind responsible. Only one person can help him put together the final pieces of the puzzle - retired police officer Chris Sketty, who infiltrated the terrorist group and was wounded trying to prevent the attack. But Cleverly thinks Sketty is a liar, and possibly far worse. He has a dossier on all the former cop's dark secrets and will make them public unless Sketty tells the truth. So, over one night, Sketty will share his brutal tale of betrayal, ruthlessness and corruption, finishing with a revelation so terrifying and unexpected that it will change everything. Is Sketty a brave hero, crippled in the line of duty, or the most ruthless mass murderer the country has ever seen?

A threat has been made. An ultimatum delivered. Innocent people are in mortal danger. The gripping new bestseller from the master of the race-against-time thriller. THE THREAT 8am: an explosion blasts through a cafe in Central London. THE ULTIMATUM Minutes later, a call from an unknown terror group warns that a far greater attack will be launched in 12 hours' time. THE PRISONER William Garrett, AKA Fox, is awaiting trial for mass murder. He claims he can name the bombers. But only at a price. THE CLOCK IS TICKING It’s a terrifying race against time for DI Mike Bolt and DC Tina Boyd as they chase their targets across the city in a desperate bid to stop a major atrocity - before it's too late ...

When Rob Fallon gets drunk and ends up in his friend's girlfriend's apartment, he's feeling guilty before anything's happened. But guilt quickly turns to shock when two men break into the apartment, abduct Jenny, and try to kill Rob. He escapes, but when he reports the abduction to the police no one believes him.--Publisher.

Denis Milne, a former cop with a murderous past, now eliminates criminals in Manila. He’s targeting a young woman with powerful enemies. Meanwhile, DI Tina Boyd is on a mission to find her lover's killer, who she believes is also in Manila, and she knows she must act before he kills her.

THE UNDERCOVER COPHaving worked undercover the last ten years, Sean Egan is used to life on the edge. He s recently infiltrated one of London s most dangerous criminal gangs, and they ve just informed him that they want him for a very speci

The gripping new race-against-time thriller by the best-selling author of Relentless, The Last 10 Seconds, Siege and Ultimatum. ONE WITNESS Youâe(tm)re on a trip with your family, miles from anywhere. A shot rings out âe" and your whole life changes in an instant. ONE SECRET A woman is racing towards you, chased by three gunmen. Although you donâe(tm)t know it, she harbours a deadly secret. Sheâe(tm)s in terrible danger. And now you are too. NO ESCAPE Youâe(tm)re running, terrified, desperate to find safety. You know that the men hunting you have killed before. And if they catch you, youâe(tm)ll be next âe¦ âe~Brilliantâe(tm) Sunday Mirror âe~Hang on tight!âe(tm) Harlen Coben

Featuring Simon Kernick's maverick detective, TINA BOYD, this is the gripping new race-against-time thriller by the best-selling author of Relentless, The Last 10 Seconds and Stay Alive. 'It's night, and I'm in a strange house. The lights are on, and and I'm standing outside a half-open door. Feeling a terrible sense of forboding, I walk slowly inside. And then I see her. A woman lying sprawled across a huge double bed. She's dead. There's blood everywhere. And the most terrifying thing of all is that I think her killer might be me .' A traumatic car-crash. A man with no memory, haunted by nightmares. When the past comes calling in the most terrifying way imaginable, Matt Barron is forced to turn to the one person who can help. Ex Met cop, turned private detective, Tina Boyd. Soon they are both on the run ...

The gripping new race-against-time thriller by the best-selling author of Relentless, The Last 10 Seconds and The Final Minute.When Jane Wheeler witnesses her lover, Anil's murder, she suddenly finds herself the target of his killer. Rushed to an anonymous police safehouse after an attempt on her life, it soon becomes clear that the man she thought she knew was actually an MI5 informant with important information about an imminent terrorist attack.DI Ray Mason of Counter Terrorism Command is a man with a controversial past. Shunned by his colleagues and facing a civil prosecution for the unlawful killing of two terror suspects, he should be a pariah, but his effectiveness at getting results means he's now given the task of preventing the terror attack taking place somewhere on London's busy streets. But can DI Mason be entirely trusted, and does he know more about who's behind the terror attack than he's letting on?While Jane tries to piece together a description of the killer and provide the clues that will identify him and help stop the attack, she doesn't know that the killer has already found out where she is. And now he's coming.

A NEW TWIST TO A DECADES OLD MYSTERY 1990 A young woman goes missing while backpacking in Thailand. She is never seen again. 2016 Her bones are discovered 6000 miles away in an English field and, within hours, the boyfriend who reported her disappearance all those years ago is dead. So begins a hunt to solve her murder that will take DI Ray Mason and PI Tina Boyd into a dark and terrifying world of corruption and deadly secrets, where murder is commonplace, and nothing and nobody is safe... from the publisher's description

including:DEAD MAN'S GIFTMP Tim Horton arrives home to find his seven-year-old son has been abducted - and the nanny brutally murdered.Separated since a fateful night twenty-one years ago, when their friend Rachel was killed, they're afraid for their lives - because the man arrested for Rachel's murder has been released.

I literally couldn't put it down' - Claire on Goodreads, 5 stars'I had to finish the book and did so in the early hours. Wow!' - Mike on Goodreads, 5 stars'Fast paced and gripping from the start - absolutely loved it' - Nerys on Goodreads, 5 stars'My pulse rate has finally returned to normal.

'We've got your daughter.'It's evening, you're back late from work - and the house is in darkness.You step inside, and the phone rings. You answer it - and your world turns upside down.Your fourteen-year-old daughter's been taken, and her kidnappers demand half a million pounds in cash. They give you 48 hours to raise the money, and warn you that if you call the police, she'll die.Trying desperately to remain calm, you realise that your husband - the man you married only two years previously - is also missing.But he can't be involved in your daughter's abduction. Or can he?As your nightmare begins, you can be certain of only two things: that you will do anything to get your daughter back alive - and that time is running out ...

No ordinary cop, he's never happier than when he's working undercover, consorting with criminals and fighting to bring them to justice. What they cannot know is that their enquiries will take them both into the heart of one of London's most notorious criminal gangs - and one of them into the rifle sights of the enemy.

WE HAVE YOUR DAUGHTER.WE KNOW YOUR SECRETS.WE CAN SEE YOU.The new high-octane thriller from Sunday Times bestselling author Simon Kernick.You have it all. Success, a beautiful home, a happy family.Until, in a heartbeat, it's gone.We've kidnapped your daughter, and we know everything about you. Including the dark secrets from your past you thought were forgotten.We tell you not to contact the police – and that we’ll know if you do. Because we can see you.And now you know this is no ordinary abduction. It’s worse. Within hours you’re on the run, with only one thought in your head:That you will stop at nothing to get your daughter back. Even murder...

Five grand for a couple of hours’ work? That’s what nightclub owner Roy Fowler’s offering ex-mercenary Max Iversson to act as security for a meeting he’s having with the ‘businessmen’ who are supposedly buying his club. But when they turn up at the deserted north London industrial estate where the meeting’s taking place, things go wrong and three men end up dead, including two of Iversson’s colleagues. Now he wants to know who’s behind the killings. Detective Sergeant John Gallan is also looking for answers. He’s investigating the fatal poisoning by snakebite of a doorman from Fowler’s club. Lead are scarce and when they do appear so do bodies. But Gallan keeps digging away, unearthing in the process a murderous conspiracy spanning this investigation and another, more heinous murder that’s been shelved, unsolved, for a long time. Unknown to each other, he and Iversson are also heading towards a final, devastating confrontation from which neither man is likely to emerge intact.

A gripping, twisting new thriller from the number one bestseller, perfect for fans of Harlan Coben, Linwood Barclay and David Baldacci.

Detective and mystery stories. You wake up in a strange room on a bed covered in blood. You have no idea how you got there. Beside you is a dead girl: Your girlfriend. The film shows you killing your girlfriend. Then you're told to go to an address in East London where you're to deliver a briefcase and await further instructions. There's no way out. If you're to survive the next 24 hours, you must find out who killed your girlfriend, and why. Before they come for you too.

Jack King is about to learn the truth behind the saying: SEE NAPLES AND DIE... Expert profiler Jack King is on the trail of Luciano Creed, a psychologist obsessed with the cases of five missing woman. Jack is convinced Creed is not all he seems ... Then the burnt bones of one of the women are uncovered on the foothills of Mount Vesuvius. Within days a serial killer's secret graveyard is laid bare. For the Carbinieri's newest detective, Sylvia Tomms, it's a tough first case and she calls on Jack's expertise. But Naples is in the grip of the terrifying Camorra mob. And Jack and Sylvia soon discover just how dangerous hunting one killer can be - in a city where murder has become a way of life... A menacing new thriller from the author of Spider, featuring FBI Profiler Jack King

This upcoming thriller promises a gripping narrative full of unexpected twists that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. As a new release from a bestselling author, it is anticipated to deliver a captivating plot and complex characters that challenge perceptions. Fans of the genre can expect a blend of suspense and intrigue that showcases the author's signature storytelling style. Prepare for an enthralling experience that will leave you guessing until the very end.

Die Jagd ist eröffnet Dennis Milne ist ein Cop mit einem dunklen Geheimnis. Von Zeit zu Zeit wechselt er die Seiten und tötet Verbrecher – gegen Bezahlung. Doch eines Tages geht alles schief. Milne wird reingelegt und erschießt drei unschuldige Menschen. Für seinen Auftraggeber ist er jetzt ein gefährlicher Mitwisser. Als Milne zudem ins Fadenkreuz der Polizei gerät, steht er zwischen allen Fronten: Die Jagd ist eröffnet.

Victor is een freelancer, een professional, een killer - de beste die er is. Hij is ijskoud, efficiënt en trefzeker. Hij leeft alleen, hij werkt alleen en niemand kent zijn achtergrond of zijn echte naam. Voor hem is iedere opdracht een zuiver zakelijke transactie: hij schakelt het doelwit uit en hij krijgt betaald, klaar. Wanneer hij in Parijs is om een routineklus op te knappen voor een anonieme klant, loopt hij in een hinderlaag en moet hij ineens vechten voor zijn eigen leven, een rol die volkomen nieuw voor hem is. Hij heeft geen idee wie zijn vijanden zijn, maar één ding is zeker: ze deinzen nergens voor terug. Victor slaat op de vlucht door Europa terwijl de autoriteiten hem proberen te dwarsbomen en hij op de hielen wordt gezeten door huurmoordenaars en geheime diensten. Maar Victor is geen gemakkelijk doelwit, en hij is minstens zo meedogenloos als zijn achtervolgers. Hij zal niet rusten voor hij weet wie er tegen hem samenspannen...