Danielle Girard Knihy

Když v Severní Dakotě chladnokrevně zastřelí manželský pár, ospalé městečko Hagen se s trhnutím probudí. Je to přece tak klidné místo. Jenže detektivka Kylie Milliardová ví své. Ačkoli už několik let neřešila případ vraždy, Kylie se případu ujme. Nejslibnějším důkazem se na první pohled zdá kapka krve na místě činu. Jde však jen o důkaz toho, že se někdo stal svědkem vraždy. A výsledky rozboru krve jsou šokující: DNA odhalí rodinnou spojitost s více než deset let starým zločinem, souvisejícím s místní zdravotní sestrou Lily Bakerovou. Toto odhalení u Lily vyvolá nové noční můry. Musí se potýkat s nejtraumatičtějším obdobím svého života. Pronásledovány minulostí se Kylie a Lily vydávají po stopách vraha. Odkrývají pekelná tajemství a překračují hranice nemožného, což obě ženy uvrhne do nejedné životu nebezpečné situace. Tento thriller je druhým dílem nové série příběhů, nazvané Temný kraj, která postupně odhaluje příběh Lily Bakerové a dalších obyvatel fiktivního městečka Hagen.

Lily Bakerová přežije autonehodu na zledovatělé silnici v Hagenu v Severní Dakotě. Probere se, aniž by tušila, kdo je a kde se nachází. Pronásledují ji verše z Bible a výjev muže ležícího v kaluži krve. Téže noci dojde k vraždě mladé ženy, jejíž tělo je pohozeno v popelnici. Kylie Milliardová, jediný detektiv v Hagenu, oběť zprvu nepoznává, ale brzy zjistí, že Lily s mrtvou ženou pojí temná minulost . . . Kdyby si jen Lily pamatovala, jaká. Lily i Kylie hledají odpovědi. Kylie musí hrát podle pravidel, Lily na jistotu. Čím víc se o sobě Lily dozvídá, tím víc se bojí pravdy. Stihne zjistit, kdo ve skutečnosti je, než ji minulost dožene? Tento thriller je prvním dílem nové série příběhů, nazvané Badlands Thrillers, která postupně odhaluje příběh Lily Bakerové a dalších obyvatel fiktivního městečka Hagen.

Renowned for her gripping narratives, the bestselling author delivers a thrilling tale that has garnered the prestigious Barry Award. The story intertwines suspense and complex characters, drawing readers into a captivating plot filled with unexpected twists and emotional depth. Girard's masterful storytelling keeps the audience on the edge of their seats, making this a must-read for fans of the genre.

Alone, held captive, and left in the dark, a woman’s worst fears come true in this gripping thriller by the award-winning author of Expose . San Francisco medical examiner Annabelle Schwartzman has spent eight years looking over her shoulder. Stalked by her vengeful ex-husband, Spencer, she’s always known they’d meet again. Has her nightmare come true? Abducted, blindfolded, yoked, and tethered, she’s being held prisoner in an isolated cabin in Idaho. But it’s the unknown that terrifies Annabelle now. Because the man’s voice in the dark, though eerily familiar, is not Spencer’s. Annabelle’s partner and lover, Inspector Hal Harris, knows in his gut that Annabelle’s disappearance is tied to the past. Except Spencer is fifteen hundred miles away. To save Annabelle, Hal is tracking every move Spencer makes. But is it drawing him closer to finding Annabelle? Or is it luring him farther from her desperate cries for help? As a cruel game of retribution begins, Annabelle must rely on her wits, her will to survive, and a plan of escape. But time is running out. And her captor’s three chilling words make her fear that the worst is yet to sweet dreams, Bella .

This gripping novel by a USA Today Bestselling Author delves into a suspenseful narrative filled with unexpected twists and complex characters. The plot weaves together themes of resilience and intrigue, drawing readers into a world where secrets unravel and danger lurks at every corner. With a strong focus on character development and emotional depth, the story promises to keep readers on the edge of their seats as they navigate through the challenges faced by the protagonists.

"Medical examiner Dr. Annabelle Schwartzman was not meant to be idle, which is why she's back at a murder scene even while reeling from recent chemotherapy treatments. Having undergone a double mastectomy, all she wants to do is dive back into her medical examiner job. It's a gruesome world, yet Schwartzman takes comfort in its science and precision. But the crime she's dealing with brings her right back to the cancer ward: the victim is her own oncologist, dead from ingesting the very chemical used to fight her disease. Now, Schwartzman and homicide inspector Hal Harris must figure out why and stop the culprit before he can act again. For Schwartzman, the case becomes even more personal. Her abusive ex, Spencer, who's in prison and seemingly out of the picture, is never far from Annabelle's mind. But to solve the mystery behind the death of the doctor who saved her life, she's got to put aside everything else."--Page 4 of cover.

Dr. Annabelle Schwartzman has finally found a place to belong. As the medical examiner for the San Francisco Police Department, working alongside homicide detective Hal Harris, she uncovers the tales the dead can't tell about their final moments. It is a job that gives her purpose--and a safe haven from her former life at the hands of an abusive husband. Although it's been seven years since she escaped that ordeal, she still checks over her shoulder to make sure no one is behind her. Schwartzman's latest case is deeply troubling: the victim bears an eerie resemblance to herself. What's more, a shocking piece of evidence suggests that the killer's business is far from over--and that Schwartzman may be in danger. In this pulse-pounding thriller from award-winning writer Danielle Girard, a woman must face her worst nightmare to catch a killer.

Set against a backdrop of suspense and danger, this award-winning novel explores the perilous consequences of hiding from the truth. Characters navigate a world where darkness conceals not only physical threats but also emotional turmoil, leading to gripping revelations. Themes of fear, resilience, and the quest for safety intertwine as the narrative unfolds, making for a thrilling and thought-provoking read.

Examining the dead will help her solve present crimes and uncover past secrets in this page-turner thriller for fans of Patricia Cornwell and Rizzoli and Isles. With her vindictive ex-husband out of prison, San Francisco medical examiner Annabelle Schwartzman is trying harder than ever to move on with her life--by focusing on her job to speak for the victims who can't. Summoned to a homicide in Golden Gate Park, she realizes that she'd seen the victim just hours before, alive and well in a parked Jeep with a small boy. Now, the woman has been stabbed to death and stripped of her burka, and the child is nowhere to be found. When an African American student is found dead, bearing knife wounds identical to those of the woman in the park, the press jumps on them as hate crimes. If only they were so easy to explain. There is a connection--but Schwartzman believes it's something even worse. Her fears are confirmed with the discovery of the next victim. Now, to stop a vicious killer whose work has only just begun, Schwartzman and Detective Hal Harris must untangle the twisted thread that links it all to the missing boy and a crime buried in the past.