Gail Bowenová je kanadská autorka, která se proslavila svými napínavými detektivními romány. Její díla se často zaměřují na postavu Joanne Kilbournové, všestranné ženy, která se ocitá zapletená do kriminálních záhad. Bowenová mistrně tká složité zápletky a vykresluje uvěřitelné postavy, které čtenáře vtáhnou do děje. Její romány zkoumají temnější stránky lidské povahy a společenské problémy, často zasazené do malebného kanadského prostředí.
A charismatic young woman with a grief amulet disrupts the lives of Joanne and Zack Shreve, harboring a dark secret that threatens to unravel their world. Her relentless determination to dismantle their lives sets the stage for a tense and gripping narrative filled with suspense and unexpected twists. As her influence grows, the couple must confront the shadows of her past and their own vulnerabilities.
The narrative centers on the shared workspace created by the protagonist and Georgie, highlighting their need for collaboration and organization amidst chaos. The presence of Sally Love's old work-table symbolizes connection and accessibility, allowing both characters to engage in their tasks while fostering a sense of partnership. The scene captures a moment of creative activity, with Georgie's arrival bringing an influx of materials that reflects their shared endeavor.
Joanne Kilbourn anticipates a peaceful weekend at the lake with her children and new grandchild, but chaos erupts in Regina, Saskatchewan, when a young colleague from her university is found murdered in the library. Ariel Warren, a beloved lecturer, is violently killed, shocking the tight-knit academic community. Kevin Coyle, a professor previously accused of sexual harassment, believes the murder is linked to his case, while Ariel’s partner, Charlie Dowhanuik, appears to implicate himself during his radio show comments on the day of the crime. Concerned about Charlie's reckless statements, his father, Howard, seeks Joanne's assistance. However, before she can investigate, she faces backlash from militant feminists on campus when a vigil for Ariel turns into a heated protest against violence toward women. Many attendees are convinced they know the murderer and are seeking retribution. Joanne's blend of personal family dynamics and her knack for unraveling complex murder mysteries has garnered her a loyal following, further cemented by television adaptations featuring Wendy Crewson. This seventh installment in the series presents readers with a thought-provoking and engaging mystery.
Gail Bowen, winner of the 1995 Arthur Ellis Award for best crime novel, returns with her most daring mystery yet. The story opens with the shocking discovery of Reed Gallagher, head of the School of Journalism, found dead in a rundown rooming house, dressed in women's lingerie with an electric cord around his neck. While the police declare it an accidental suicide, Joanne Kilbourn, who must inform Gallagher’s wife, senses something amiss. This death triggers a series of troubling events in her life, both professionally and personally. Shortly after Gallagher's death, the School of Journalism is vandalized, with offices wrecked and homophobic graffiti defacing the walls. Meanwhile, an unpopular journalism student in Joanne’s class stops attending after reporting sexual harassment to an unresponsive Joanne. As Joanne grapples with these issues, her relationship with Inspector Alex Kequahtooway becomes strained due to a stranger's casual racism. Compounding her troubles, she is abruptly dismissed from her long-time role on a political panel by her best friend. Determined to take action rather than succumb to despair, Joanne sets out to uncover the truth behind her student's disappearance, unwittingly plunging into a campus atmosphere rife with fear, deceit, and murder.
Joanne Kilbourn wird mit ihrer Vergangenheit konfrontiert, als ein im Gefängnis ermordeter Häftling, der einst ihren Mann tötete, neue Bedrohungen auslöst. Nach einem Eklat bei einer Party entdeckt sie die Leiche von Maureen, der Frau des Häftlings, die mit ihrem Seidenschal erdrosselt wurde.
Joanne Kilbourn ist nicht gerade begeistert, als sie von den Heiratsplänen ihrer besten Freundin Jill erfährt. Evan MacLeish ist ein gefeierter Filmemacher, aber ihrer Meinung nach eiskalt. Er hat bereits zwei Frauen in den Selbstmord getrieben, allerdings nicht ohne vorher ihr Leben - wie ihren Tod - mit der Kamera festzuhalten ...
Kriminalroman. Aus d. Amerikan. v. Tatjana Kruse
Reed Gallagher, unbescholtener Professor an einer kanadischen Universität, wird tot in einer schäbigen Pension gefunden - in Frauenkleidern und mit einem Elektrokabel um den Hals. Ein klarer Fall von Selbstmord, behauptet die Polizei. Für Jill Kilbourne, eine Kollegin des Toten, ist die Nachricht ein großerSchock, bald aber gerät sie selbst in eine Krise: Ihre Unterrichtsräume werden verwüstet, und einer ihrer Studenten verschwindet spurlos. Joanne geht der Such nach - und ihr vertrauter Campus verwandelt sich in eine Welt der Lüge und der Angst.
