Samantha Downing Knihy

Každý pár má své tajemství. Tím naším je vražda. Náš příběh je prostý. Poznal jsem úžasnou ženu, narodily se nám dvě děti, pořídili jsme si velký dům. Poznali jsme všechny svoje tajné sny i temné stránky. A pak jsme se začali nudit… Jsme sousedé, které rádi pozvete na večeři. Protože nás dobře neznáte. Vlastně nás neznají ani naše děti. Možná neznáme ani jeden druhého. Celé město teď se zděšením sleduje, kdo se stane další obětí sériového vraha. Vím jen, že moje báječná žena jí rozhodně nebude.

In the midst of the woods stands a house called Lichen Hall. This place is shrouded in folklore—old stories of ghosts, of witches, of a child who was not quite a child. Now the woods are creeping closer, and something has been unleashed. Pearl Gorham arrives in 1965, one of a string of young women sent to Lichen Hall to give birth. And she soon suspects the proprietors are hiding something. Then she meets the mysterious mother and young boy who live in the grounds—and together they begin to unpick the secrets of this place. As the truth comes to the surface and the darkness moves in, Pearl must rethink everything she knew—and risk what she holds most dear.

SOMEONE NEEDS TO BE A TAUGHT A LESSON Be the first to read Samantha Downing's next gripping psychological thriller by pre-ordering your copy now. *** Teddy Crutcher has just won Teacher of the Year at the prestigious Belmont Academy, home exclusively to the brightest and the best. He says his wife couldn't be more proud - though no-one has seen her in a while. He's deeply committed to improving his students. And well aware which ones need improving. And all he wants is for his colleagues - and the endlessly interfering parents - to stay out of his way. Oddly, not everyone agrees that Teddy has their best interests at heart. But will that change when someone receives a lesson to die for...? PRAISE FOR SAMANTHA DOWNING 'Wow! My Lovely Wife is a stunner - full of twists, well-drawn characters, and riveting suspense' Harlan Coben 'The next Gone Girl' Marie Claire 'The twist at the end of the first chapter made me read through the night' Jane Corry

Exploring dark themes, this stand-alone novel delves into the life of a seemingly ordinary family with a penchant for violence. The narrative promises a thrilling and savage twist, showcasing the complexities of familial relationships amidst chaos. With a blend of suspense and psychological intrigue, readers are drawn into a world where normalcy is disrupted by the family's darker inclinations, creating an engaging and unsettling reading experience.

SOMETIMES ONLY A THRILLER WILL DO. PICK UP SOMETHING YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO PUT DOWN . . . NOTHING IS DEADLIER THAN TRUE LOVE... NOTHING IS DEADLIER THAN TRUE LOVE... Wes and Ivy are madly in love. It's the kind of romance people write stories about. But what kind of story? Because when it's good, it's very very good. But when it's bad, it's bad. But their breakneck cycle of catastrophic vengeful break-ups and head-over-heels reconnections needs to end fast. Because suddenly, Wes and Ivy have a common enemy - and she's a detective. One wrong move will be fatal - so if Wes and Ivy can't stick together, this break-up might just be their last. Praise for Samantha Downing 'Dark, sly and delicious...totally original - and totally compelling' JP Delaney 'A twisty, audacious, Gone Girl-y psychological thriller. The book that everyone is going to be talking about' Red 'Dark, shocking and very witty, this wickedly good read will make you run screaming from the suburbs' Heat

Es ist nie zu spät, einer alten Frau das Morden beizubringen... Ein messerscharfer, spannungsgeladener neuer Thriller der Sunday Times-Bestsellerautorin Samantha Downing - ‚scharf, listig und düster komisch‘ Man würde nie erraten, dass Lottie Jones Leichen im Keller hat. Sie lebt schon seit Jahrzehnten in der Stadt. Sie wird älter. Sie liebt die einfachen Freuden wie den wöchentlichen Bingo-Abend in der Kirche und das Tratschen mit ihren Freundinnen über das Liebesleben ihrer Kinder. Aber als die investigative Journalistin Plum Dixon vor ihrer Haustür auftaucht und Fragen über Lotties Vergangenheit stellt, insbesondere über ihre Verbindung zu zahlreichen ungelösten Morden, nun, das kann Lottie wirklich gar nicht leiden. Aber mit Mord ungeschoren davon zu kommen, ist schwer genug, wenn man jung ist. Und als Lottie ein weiteres lästiges Klopfen an der Tür hört, wird ihr klar, dass dieses Verbrechen sie womöglich selbst das Leben kosten könnte.