Adam Croft je uznávaným autorem psychologických thrillerů a kriminálních románů, který si vydobyl mezinárodní úspěch. Jeho díla se vyznačují napínavými zápletkami a poutavým stylem, který si získal miliony čtenářů po celém světě. Croft se zaměřuje na hluboké psychologické portréty postav a spletité dějové linie, které čtenáře udrží v napětí až do samého konce. Jeho schopnost vytvářet uvěřitelné postavy a nečekané zvraty z něj činí výraznou postavu v žánru.
A series of unexplained deaths plague Rutland. But the victims appear to be completely unconnected. With the body count rising by the day, DI Caroline Hills and DS Dexter Antoine need to uncover the link before more innocent people die.
In Mildenheath Woods, a gruesome discovery unfolds as a bound body is found, executed in cold blood. This chilling crime sets the stage for a gripping investigation, unraveling secrets and motives hidden within the community. As detectives delve into the case, they confront the dark undercurrents of the town, where trust is shattered and danger lurks in unexpected places. The narrative promises a tense exploration of justice, betrayal, and the quest for truth in a seemingly tranquil setting.
Book three in a stunning new crime series from 2m+ international bestseller Adam Croft.A body is found under Welland Viaduct on a bitterly cold winter morning. But this will be a murder investigation like no other.As DI Caroline Hills and DS Dexter Antoine begin to unravel the dark secrets in the victim's life, they find themselves sucked into a web of lies and betrayal.Rutland Police need to find the killer before it's too late. But with Caroline's health failing and their main witness suspiciously missing, the stakes couldn't be higher.Dark histories, mysterious gifts and hidden secrets abound. But will they discover the truth before anyone else is killed in cold blood?'Incredible' - BBC News 'A sensation' - The Guardian
Set against the backdrop of 1910s and 1920s Japan's economic turmoil and political unrest, this book delves into the literature of the era, particularly the works housed in the Tatsukawa Library. It examines how these texts shaped the mindset of a generation that embraced militaristic ideals and violence, ultimately influencing Japan's imperial ambitions. Through this exploration, the book highlights the complex relationship between literature and the sociopolitical climate of the time.
What if your loved one wanted you dead? Grace wants to spend the rest of her life with Tom. She needs to. Because otherwise he'll kill her. He's the perfect gentleman. He's kind, attentive and caring. Her family love him. And he needs Grace dead. But why? As the feeling grows that Tom is not as perfect as he seems, he begins to slowly and systematically destroy her life. Can she discover the truth and escape with her life?
A peaceful Sunday morning in Rutland is shattered when a dead body is discovered on the rocks at Normanton Church. The victim has been laid out in a crucifixion pose, facing the altar. DI Caroline Hills is certain there's a religious connection -- one which threatens the tranquility of life in the area. The killer has gone to extraordinary lengths to make the symbolism clear. And the deaths will continue until Caroline and DS Dexter Antoine uncover the truth behind the dark secret -- and what lies beneath.
Each morning, the first train of the day leaves Oakham station and thunders through a tunnel under the village of Manton. But today the driver sees something that changes his life: A dead body hangs in the tunnel's exit. DI Caroline Hills knows this isn't a suicide. It's murder. And when a second apparent suicide appears in Rutland, Caroline uncovers a shocking link: the victims knew each other. As Rutland Police fight to catch the killer, a group of friends is left with an even more shocking realisation. One of them is the murderer. And one of them will be the next to die.
A trail of death. A web of corruption. The ultimate betrayal. A series of armed robberies on local petrol stations leaves Mildenheath CID chasing their tails. But things are about to get a whole lot worse. When an elderly woman is killed during an armed raid on her jewellery shop, Knight and Culverhouse realise one of their own is involved -- a police officer. With the future of Mildenheath CID at stake and the lives of their loved ones under threat, time is running out -- fast. As they begin to investigate the web of corruption, they discover just how deep it runs -- and how close to home. But are they prepared for the truth?
Two dead bodies. A corrupt trafficking ring. A betrayal that'll shake Mildenheath to the core. Two dead bodies are found buried beneath undergrowth just outside Mildenheath. The race is on to uncover their identities and catch their killers. When two young men tell police they've escaped with their lives from a local brothel where they were kept as male prostitutes, DCI Jack Culverhouse and DS Wendy Knight are left facing a case like no other before. But as their investigation into the people traffickers and kidnappers gets deeper, they realise the ringleaders will stop at nothing to evade justice.