Chris Whitaker Knihy

Mladistvý delikvent Vincent se po mnoha letech vrací z vězení domů, což nepřijde všem úplně po chuti. Napínavý i dojemný románový příběh o snaze protlouct se životem a chránit své nejbližší. Před třiceti lety Vincent King zabil člověka. Po odpykání trestu se vrací do svého rodného městečka Cape Haven v Kalifornii. Ne každý ho ale rád vidí. Třeba Star Radleyová, jeho dávná láska, ale také sestra dívky, kterou Vincent připravil o život, nebo Stařina třináctiletá dcera Duchess, která neúnavně pečuje o mladšího bratra i labilní matku. Ve snaze ochránit své blízké ovšem Duchess roztočí kolo událostí, které budou mít tragické důsledky nejen pro její rodinu, ale i pro celé město. Nakladatelská anotace. Kráceno.

The narrative intertwines a gripping missing persons mystery with the chilling elements of a serial killer thriller, all while exploring an epic love story that adds depth to the plot. Each storyline presents a unique twist, keeping readers engaged as they navigate through suspense and romance. The characters face intense challenges, revealing their complexities and driving the emotional stakes higher as the mystery unfolds. This multifaceted approach ensures an intriguing experience that blends tension with heartfelt connections.

Gripping yet hilarious, suspenseful and sad - a brilliant debut for fans of Twin Peaks and The Truth about the Harry Quebert Affair.

At the time of her death, the press wrote many things about Ingrid Olssen: She was a brilliant artist. She was a terrible mother to her girls, Mattie and Nora. And that her legacy would live on forever. Even so, it's unlikely the world will ever see another Ingrid Olssen exhibition - her last request to her daughters was to throw her ashes in the canyon and her paintings in the sea. But as Mattie and Nora reluctantly embark on an all-or-nothing trip to fulfil her wishes, they start to unpick the painful scars of their past. And soon they begin to realise that the ties that bound them, might also break them.

For fans of The Roanoke Girls and Fargo, All the Wicked Girls is a gripping crime novel with a huge heart from an exceptional talent. 'A very real, very rare talent' SARAH HILARY 'Wonderful' M. R. CAREY 'Amazing' LISA HALL 'Gripping and heartbreaking' DEBORAH O'CONNOR 'Phenomenal' JO SPAIN 'Stunning' MICHELLE DAVIS 'Remarkable' MIKE THOMAS

What would you do if you knew the world was going to be destroyed by a huge asteroid in one month? With teachers losing control of their students and themselves, and the end rushing toward all of them, it leaves everyone facing the answer to one, simple question...

He's the perfect man. He says he loves you. You think he might even be made for you. Before long he's moved into your house - and into your heart. And then he leaves for days at a time. You don't know where he's gone or who he's with. And you realise - if you looked back - you'd say to yourself: DON'T LET HIM IN. Don't miss the new read-in-one-sitting Lisa Jewell novel; a cautionary story that could happen to YOU ... __________ Love for None of This is True . . . ***** 'Gloriously dark' Lucy Foley ***** 'A moody, slippery novel' Gillian McAllister ***** 'One hundred percent brilliant' Clare Mackintosh ***** 'Shocking and creepy and glorious' Nicola Walker ***** 'Utterly addictive' Claire Douglas