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Mezi bohabojnými obyvateli městečka Bottom Springs v Louisianě se šíří strach. Tajemná upírská postava zabíjí hříšníky za bezměsíčných nocí. Nebo je to snad člověk z masa a kostí? Když je v bažině nalezena lidská lebka, místní mají jasno: příběhy o Plíživcovi nebudou pouhé povídačky. Knihovnice Ruth Cornierová se v Bottom Springs cítila vždy jako outsider. A to i přesto, že slova jejího milovaného otce, která zaznívají z kazatelny v kostele Svatého ohně, tu mají stejnou váhu jako zákon. Jenže všichni se teď více než boha a ďábla bojí pověr, které děsí celé okolí. Zdá se, že jedině Ruth a Everett, její dlouholetý kamarád s temnou minulostí, mohou odhalit tajemství a najít skutečného původce zla. Postupně k sobě mají stále blíž, souběžně se však nebezpečně stírá hranice mezi světlem a temnotou. Kam až bude Ruth ochotná zajít, aby uchránila toho, koho miluje ze všech nejvíc?

After the unexpected death of her father, college student Jane Sharp seeks distraction through her obsession with true crime, connecting with armchair detectives who teach her how to hunt killers from afar. In this dark online community, she finds friendship and purpose. When three college girls are shockingly murdered, Jane and her friends are determined to solve the case before anyone else. However, as they delve deeper, they realize the situation is more complex and dangerous than anticipated, leading them into a potential trap. One year after the events that left the world in shock, Jane decides to reveal the truth about the Delphine Massacres. Her confession promises to astonish even the most seasoned true crime enthusiasts. This narrative serves as a poignant commentary on the consumerization of true crime, exploring society's morbid fascination with murder while also providing a moving meditation on grief. With a gripping murder mystery and a shocking twist ending, this story showcases Ashley Winstead's talent at its finest. Ideal for fans of compelling thrillers, it has garnered praise for its expert plotting and addictive nature, making it a must-read for those who enjoy intricate and disturbing tales.

"Ten years after graduation, Jessica Miller has planned her triumphant return to her southern, elite Duquette University, down to the envious whispers that are sure to follow in her wake. Everyone is going to see the girl she wants them to see―confident, beautiful, indifferent. Not the girl she was when she left campus, back when Heather Shelby's murder fractured everything, including the tight bond linking the six friends she'd been closest to since freshman year. But not everyone is ready to move on. Not everyone left Duquette ten years ago, and not everyone can let Heather's murder go unsolved. Someone is determined to trap the real killer, to make the guilty pay. When the six friends are reunited, they will be forced to confront what happened that night―and the years' worth of secrets each of them would do anything to keep hidden."--Amazon.com

'Smart, sexy, funny and so sharply written. A total freaking delight.' Carley Fortune, bestselling author of Every Summer After School librarian Alexis usually keeps out of the spotlight. But when she's dumped for being too meek in bed, she decides it's time for a change. Enter Logan, the mysterious stranger she meets at a hotel bar. Foul-mouthed, funny and fo[Bokinfo].

'Will haunt your dreams and change the way you view the world.' JULIE CLARK 'Deliciously unputdownable.' WASHINGTON POST A secret cult. An unsolved murder. How far would you go to discover the truth? While at college in upstate New York, Shay Evans and her friends met a man who seduced them with lies about the world and brought them under his thrall. By senior year, Shay and her friend Laurel were the only ones who managed to escape. Eight years later, Shay has built a new life. But when she hears the horrifying news of Laurel's death, she realises the past she thought she buried is still very much alive. Shay goes back to the place to which she vowed never to return. As she follows the threads of Laurel's life, she's pulled once again into a dark, seductive world, where wealth and privilege shield brutal philosophies that feel all too familiar. And this time, there may be no turning back... 'I barely breathed through most of this engrossing story, so consider yourself warned.' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING 'A truly terrifying novel.' COSMOPOLITAN 'A stunning, disturbing thriller that will have your mind and heart racing... Had me gasping for air.' SAMANTHA DOWNING

'A simmering slow burn bursting with banter... This is a romance for anyone who's ever felt too messy to be loved.' ROSIE DANAN, author of The Roommate In this fierce and funny battle of the exes, Ashley Winstead's Fool Me Once explores the chaos of wanting something you used to have. Lee Stone is a twenty-first-century woman: she kicks butt at her job as a communicatio[Bokinfo].