Laurie Stevens je autorkou série thrillerů s Gabrielem McRayem. Její práce jsou oceňovány pro svou schopnost proniknout do psychologického napětí a rozluštit jeho podstatu. Stevensina próza nabízí poutavé čtenářské zážitky.
Exploring themes of privacy invasion and mind manipulation, the narrative presents a chilling vision of a future dominated by consumerism and artificial intelligence. It prompts readers to reflect on the implications of technological advancements and the erosion of personal freedoms, making it a timely and thought-provoking read.
Jake Stapleton's life takes a wild turn when he advertises for a housemate to help with his mortgage. He feels lost and haunted by the memory of his late mother, but when a devil in disguise responds to his ad, chaos ensues. This unexpected partnership challenges both Jake and the devil, leading to a humorous and unexpected journey. Award-winning author Laurie Stevens crafts a fiendishly delightful story that blends dark humor with themes of redemption and self-discovery.
In this gripping detective story, Gabriel McRay delves into a cold case from 1988 involving the disappearance of teenager Nancy Lewicki. As he faces mounting pressure from a celebrity psychic who sensationalizes the case, Gabriel grapples with unsettling dreams that hint at deeper connections. With his wedding approaching and danger escalating, he uncovers a web of threats linked to Nancy's fate. This installment showcases Gabriel's transformative journey from despair to enlightenment, promising a thrilling blend of suspense and character development.
Troubled homicide detective Gabriel McRay confronts his nemesis Victor Archwood at the killer's Los Angeles trial. A surprise twist during the legal proceedings sets a course for Archwood to claim his ultimate revenge on the detective. In a trap that combines Archwood's theatrical skills and criminal genius, Gabriel is forced to face his psychological demons once again and play a deadly cat and mouse game with a murderous opponent who will stop at nothing to achieve the detective's total destruction. As reviewers say of this Clue Award-winner, "Victor Archwood is one of the best villains I've ever seen written," and "Victor Archwood reminded me of Hannibal Lecter." From another reviewer, "The Mask of Midnight is nothing short of astounding. A psychological thriller of the first caliber, I had to remind myself on more than one occasion to breathe."
Eine grausame Mordserie erschüttert Los Angeles, als die verletzte Tara Samuels entdeckt wird. Detective Gabriel McRay kämpft mit seinen eigenen Gefühlen für Tara und erkennt nicht, dass sie Geheimnisse hat. Als er eine Verbindung zwischen den Opfern findet, könnte es bereits zu spät sein.
Ein Ermittler ohne Erinnerung. Und ein Killer, der zu viel weiß … Gabriel McRay hatte einst den Ruf, der beste Detective des Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department zu sein, doch seit einiger Zeit leidet er unter zunehmend unkontrollierbaren Wutausbrüchen und Erinnerungsaussetzern. Er steht kurz vor der Kündigung, als sich in den Hügeln von Santa Monica eine Reihe von brutalen Morden ereignet. An abgelegenen Orten ersticht der »Malibu-Canyon-Killer« seine Opfer und setzt dann ihre Fahrzeuge in Brand. Jedes Mal hinterlässt er am Tatort einen Umschlag mit einer boshaften, kryptischen Nachricht – adressiert an McRay, der schon bald selbst in den Fokus der Ermittlungen rückt …
96 800x600 Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} In the second pulse-pounding thriller in the series, Detective Gabriel McRay is once again forced to face his inner demons. From the enclaves of the super rich to the kinky underbelly of Los Angeles, women are turning up dead and Gabriel is determined to hunt down the killer. His one and only witness to this string of sexual murders is the beautiful Tara Samuels. Blinded by his own sympathy and desire for Tara, Gabriel is soon embroiled in the world of her dark fantasy, and McRay must find the sadistic killer before he loses his career, his sanity and his life.