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Kevin O'Brien

    The Bad Sister
    The Night She Disappeared
    The Enemy at Home
    Left for Dead
    Terrified
    Making It So: A Memoir
    • 2023

      Seeds Planted

      Walking the Camino de Santiago with a Higher Purpose

      • 162 stránek
      • 6 hodin čtení

      The journey along the Camino de Santiago serves as a backdrop for personal reflection and spiritual growth in this narrative. Kevin O'Brien embarks on the pilgrimage with a heartfelt intention to pray for his family, using each step to contemplate life's blessings and miracles. Beyond a mere travelogue, it emphasizes the significance of faith and divine presence in everyday life, illustrating that God is intricately involved in our journeys, providing care and guidance throughout.

      Seeds Planted
    • 2023

      As World War II rages, a serial killer targets women in Seattle's factories in this gripping historical fiction. In 1943 Seattle, the war's impact reaches far beyond Europe. Nora Kinney, once a typical housewife, feels compelled to contribute more as her doctor husband serves in North Africa. At the Boeing B-17 plant, she learns to operate a riveting gun, embodying the spirit of “Rosie the Riveter.” However, not everyone welcomes women in the workforce, and Nora grapples with feelings of neglect toward her withdrawn teenage son. Amidst her struggles, a chilling tragedy unfolds when one of Nora's coworkers is discovered strangled in her apartment, dressed in an apron with a lipstick smile smeared on her face. This marks the start of a horrifying pattern, as female war-plant workers are murdered throughout Seattle in a similar ritualistic manner. As fear grips the community, Nora becomes increasingly convinced that she shares a connection with the killer, transforming her once-safe home into a personal battlefield. The tension escalates as she navigates the dangers of both the war and the sinister threat lurking in her midst.

      The Enemy at Home
    • 2023

      The long-awaited memoir from iconic, beloved actor and living legend Sir Patrick Stewart! From his acclaimed stage triumphs to his legendary onscreen work in the Star Trek and X-Men franchises, Sir Patrick Stewart has captivated audiences around the world and across multiple generations with his indelible command of stage and screen. Now, he presents his long-awaited memoir, MAKING IT SO, a revealing portrait of an artist whose astonishing life-from his humble beginnings in Yorkshire, England to the heights of Hollywood and worldwide acclaim-proves a story as exuberant, definitive, and enduring as the author himself.

      Making It So: A Memoir
    • 2021

      The Night She Disappeared

      • 496 stránek
      • 18 hodin čtení
      4,0(74)Ohodnotit

      Amidst a backdrop of suspense and moral ambiguity, Seattle TV reporter Anna Malone grapples with a hazy night filled with regret and confusion. After a troubling dinner with her married lover, Russ, she learns that his wife, Courtney, is missing, thrusting both of them into the spotlight of a police investigation. As Anna navigates media scrutiny and her own guilt, she begins to uncover unsettling truths about Courtney's life and her own reality, leading to a chilling revelation that challenges everything she thought she knew.

      The Night She Disappeared
    • 2020

      Terrified

      • 480 stránek
      • 17 hodin čtení
      4,1(8)Ohodnotit

      A patient killer emerges in Seattle, methodically uncovering hidden secrets and instilling fear as he targets a single mother. This psychological thriller delves into themes of terror and the impact of buried truths, offering a gripping narrative that keeps readers on edge. Kevin O'Brien's work, now reissued after nearly a decade, promises a chilling exploration of suspense and the complexities of human nature.

      Terrified
    • 2020

      The Bad Sister

      • 544 stránek
      • 20 hodin čtení
      4,0(105)Ohodnotit

      When a spate of mysterious deaths plague the college, journalism professor Ellie Goodwin delves into the past of one of her students, who is linked to a series of murders, and makes a discovery that could get her killed.

      The Bad Sister
    • 2010

      Left for Dead

      • 496 stránek
      • 18 hodin čtení
      4,0(18)Ohodnotit

      A young woman grapples with the aftermath of a traumatic event that has erased her memories. As she seeks to uncover the truth about her past, she encounters a web of secrets and lies that challenge her understanding of herself and those around her. The journey of self-discovery is fraught with emotional turmoil, as she must confront her fears and the possibility of a life she cannot fully recall. Themes of memory, identity, and resilience weave through this gripping narrative, compelling readers to ponder the nature of recollection and the impact of trauma.

      Left for Dead
    • 2010

      Sydney Jordan moderiert eine TV-Sendung über alltägliche Helden, während sie nach einer Trennung mit ihrem Sohn Eli nach Boston zieht. In ihrer neuen Wohnung bemerkt sie merkwürdige Vorkommnisse. Als die Helden ihrer Sendung auf bizarre Weise sterben, entdeckt sie eine Verbindung zu einem geheimen Besucher und mysteriösen Blumen.

      Das Zeichen des Todes. Thriller. Originalausgabe