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Der gelbe Kunststoff des Duschvorhangs ist mit blutroten Spritzern übersät. Das Opfer bis zur Unkenntlichkeit entstellt. Ein einlaminiertes Foto eines Teenager-Mädchens von der South Kitsap Highschool ist an den Spiegel gelehnt. Grauenvolle Tatorte sind nichts Neues für Detective Megan Carpenter, aber als sie in der Wohnung einer Frau ankommt, deren Leiche brutal zugerichtet wurde, stellt Megan schockiert fest, dass sie das Opfer kennt. Monique Delmont hatte Megan vor Jahren geholfen, als sie in Gefahr war. Und der Mörder hat eine verstörende Visitenkarte hinterlassen: zwei laminierte Fotos einer sechzehnjährigen Highschool-Schülerin - Megan. Jemand verhöhnt sie auf die schlimmste Art und Weise, und Megan ist überzeugt, dass sie weiß, wer dafür verantwortlich ist. Sie muss ihn nur finden. Mit der Hilfe ihrer neuen Partnerin, Deputy Ronnie Marsh, beginnt Megan ihre Ermittlungen und stößt auf Verbindungen zu drei Frauenmorden, die fast zwanzig Jahre zurückliegen - eines der Opfer war Moniques Tochter. Als weitere Fotos der jugendlichen Megan in der Wohnung ihres Freundes in Snow Creek gefunden werden, weiß sie, dass der Mörder seine Kreise enger zieht und bereit ist, erneut zuzuschlagen. Kann sie ihn fassen, bevor er sie findet? Und wird sie das ultimative Opfer bringen müssen dafür, dass sie versucht hat, ihre schreckliche Vergangenheit zu verbergen und ihr ganzes Team belogen hat? Der neue spannenden Fall für Megan Carpenter vom New-York-Times-, Wall-Street-Journal-, USA-Today- und Amazon-Bestsellerautor Gregg Olsen. Was Leser:innen über Auf schmalem Grat sagen: Das beste Buch bisher. Megan ist eine starke Frau, die keine Zeit verschwendet. Ich würde ihr auf keinen Fall in die Quere kommen wollen! ... eine aufwühlende Geschichte, die einem den Atem stocken lässt, und ich musste ständig daran denken, wann immer ich es nicht gerade las. Gregg Olsen hat sich mit diesem Buch selbst übertroffen. NetGalley Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿ Die ersten Szenen packen einen, ziehen einen in das Geschehen hinein ... Die Handlung bewegt sich schnell mit Action und Spannung. Ich habe in jeder freien Minute weitergelesen! Ich musste herausfinden, was passieren würde. NetGalley Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿ Ich liebe Megan ... eine großartige Serie, bei der mir sich ständig die Nackenhaare aufstellen, und ich liebe es. B for Book Review, ¿¿¿¿¿ Diese Story hat mich einfach gepackt und in nur wenigen Stunden bis zum Ende mitgerissen. Ich konnte es nicht aus der Hand legen. Die Handlung, die Charaktere, Megan ... die ganze Geschichte ist hervorragend. Goodreads Rezensentin ¿¿¿¿¿ Das ist eine Serie, die mit jedem Buch immer fesselnder wird ... Ich konnte es nicht aus der Hand legen ... Sehr empfehlenswert und eine Fünf-Sterne-Lektüre, ich habe jede Seite geliebt ... Goodreads Rezensentin ¿¿¿¿¿

Mami, ich habe Angst. Marlenas süßer Junge liegt mit seinem kleinen Arm auf ihrem Oberschenkel. Es ist stockdunkel, und sie kann Möwen hören. Sie erkennt, dass sie in der Nähe des Wassers sein müssen, und eine neue Panik steigt in ihr auf. An einem eisigen Wintermorgen um 2 Uhr morgens in den schicken Vororten von Jefferson County meldet der Familienvater Ben Parker seine Frau Marlena und seinen kleinen Sohn als vermisst. Detective Megan Carpenter eilt zu dem beeindruckenden Haus der Familie und findet die Flure mit Bildern der hübschen Mutter und ihres Sohnes geschmückt. Aber das ist nicht alles. Eine Flasche mit pränatalen Vitaminen im Badezimmerschrank verrät, dass Marlena schwanger ist. Warum hat Ben das in seinem panischen Anruf bei der Polizei nicht erwähnt? Die perfekte Ehe ist nur Fassade: Das Paar ist getrennt, es gibt Gerüchte über eine Affäre, und die Nachbarn berichten von lauten Streitereien. Megan beschattet eine junge Frau, die sie für Bens heimliche Freundin hält, und findet ihren leblosen Körper dann in einem abgelegenen Waldstück. Bens Uhr liegt in der Nähe der Leiche, und der Fall scheint gelöst, aber Megan ist sich sicher, dass etwas nicht stimmt. Bens Familie ist wohlhabend, hat eine Privatinsel und Verbindungen in hohe Kreise. Versucht jemand, ihre Ermittlungen zu beeinflussen? Als Megan sich zu fragen beginnt, ob die Antwort auf der streng bewachten Insel der Parkers vor der Küste liegt, lässt eine schockierende Enthüllung sie alles in Frage stellen. Kann Megan die fehlenden Teile des komplexesten Falls ihrer Karriere zusammensetzen und Marlena und ihren kleinen Jungen lebend nach Hause bringen? Oder wird es zu spät sein, sie zu retten? Ein absolut spannender Mystery-Thriller, der dich bis zum Ende fesseln wird, vom New-York-Times-, Wall-Street-Journal- und Amazon-Bestseller-Autor. Perfekt für Fans von Robert Dugoni, Michael Connelly und James Patterson. Leser:innen sind begeistert von Am stillen Wasser: Absolut herzzerreißend... hat mein Herz und meine Seele ergriffen ... Eine fantastische Lektüre! Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Ich MUSSTE dieses Buch unbedingt lesen... es wird dich weit über deine Schlafenszeit hinaus wach halten... ein spannender Thriller, bei dem du dich um dein Leben sorgst. Die Spannung ist nicht von dieser Welt! @ThrillByThePage_, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Wow... hat mich von Anfang bis Ende gefesselt... Ich habe bis in die frühen Morgenstunden gelesen. Goodreads Rezensent Hat mich von der ersten Seite an gefesselt ... ein Muss. NetGalley Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Hat mich komplett umgehauen! @escape_tammy, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Habe es verschlungen ... so zwingend ... spannend ... ein Buch, das ich nicht weglegen konnte. NetGalley Rezensent Wow ... hat mich in Atem gehalten! NetGalley Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Hat mich von der ersten Seite an gefesselt. Goodreads Rezensent, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

As mothers we never dare to delve into our worst-nightmare scenarios. What if... we might murmur to each other, and then shake our heads, telling ourselves it'll never happen to us if we're just good enough mothers. Yet here we are. And the steady beep of the heart monitor is the only evidence the child in front of us is alive...It's Labor Day weekend, so of course we went to the beach. Like we do every year. For a barbecue picnic with my best friend Rose. It's the perfect tradition-drinks, games, burgers, music, laughter. Together with our husbands, my two teenage sons and her two daughters, we all arrived as the sun was still shimmering over the water, the whole evening ahead of us.But nothing goes to plan. Old secrets emerge, tempers flare. And so we parents decide to leave the beach, telling the teenagers to enjoy themselves, reassuring them someone will be back to collect them in an hour or two.But when I return a little while later, I know something is really wrong. Our teens are slurring their words, stumbling to the car. It's clear they have been drinking and I'm shocked. I never expected our kids to behave this way. I'm bracing myself to have firm words with them in the morning, but the next day my concerns fade to nothing, when seventeen-year-old Bella claims my son Finn assaulted her.Finn insists he would never do that. And I so want to believe him. Because I brought my son up right. Because a mother would know, wouldn't she?What I don't know is that the answer to what happened that night on the beach may be a matter of life and death for one of our beloved children...An absolutely heartbreaking story about friendship, parenting and betrayal. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Jojo Moyes and Susan Lewis.Readers are loving That Night at the Beach: "Totally addictive... will keep you racing through the pages all night long." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "Brilliant... I had to finish this marvellous book in one sitting!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"Heartbreaking... very hard to put down without reading in one sobbing gulp... Amazing." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "Perfectly crafted to keep me wanting more... engrossing, spine-tingling read!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "Wow! I did not guess the ending... a page-turner... A cannot put down book." Netgalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

Julia Bird can't wait to attend the annual village party at the local stately home, with its tea tents, cake stalls, and... dead body in the maze? The annual village celebration at Berrywick House is underway, complete with over-decorated cake stalls, fiercely contested flower competitions, and even a maze for the disappointed losers to hide in. Julia Bird, now a well-known - even notorious - member of the community, with her trusty Labrador Jake, has thrown herself headlong into the festivities. But her reputation for adding drama to any event stands up yet again when she discovers a dead body in the maze... It seems Ursula Benjamin, village know-it-all and prickly baking competition participant, has been strangled - and the killer has to be someone at the fete. As Julia grapples with finding yet another murder in Berrywick, she starts to wonder, could one of the competitive cake-bakers have taken the contest to deadly new heights? Or is there something darker in Ursula's life that led to her untimely demise? Embroiled once again in a murder enquiry, Julia isn't about to leave the investigation to the police. Like it or not, she's involved, and she's going to help them solve the mystery. But when there's another death, and it's clear the murders aren't isolated incidents, the stakes become even higher. Can Julia figure out the identity of the killer, and prevent any further dastardly deeds, before the wholesome spirit of the village is ruined forever? If you like utterly gripping English mysteries, then you'll love A Village Fete Murder. Perfect for fans of M.C. Beaton, Faith Martin and Betty Rowlands. Readers are loving the Julia Bird mysteries: 'There just aren't enough stars for this one, so I can only give it FIVE!! I'm so looking forward to the next book in the series!!' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I absolutely LOVED this... Julia Bird was an amazing and lovable character... Once I started it, I couldn't stop.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I loved this very English murder mystery, so reminiscent of Agatha Christie... I loved everything about this book.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Fabulous... addictive... a witty and delightful crime novel full of delicious red herrings, rural mischief and bucolic charm that is impossible to put down.' Bookish Jottings 'Oh my, I loved Julia Bird... she is a delight! I can't wait for the next one! Please don't let it be long!' MoongloTexas ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Really entertaining... I simply couldn't put the book down... Julia's life in the countryside with her newly adopted dog Jake was too enjoyable... I cannot wait to read for Julia Bird's next adventure!... Five stars!' Tropical Girl Reads Books ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Brilliant!... I really warmed to Julia and especially Jake, her errant puppy, and loved the village life.' Broadbean's Books ¿¿¿¿¿

Sie hob die Lasche des Umschlags an und zog die einzelne weiße Seite heraus. Als sie das Papier entfaltete, starrte sie mit offenem Mund auf drei Worte, die auf der Seite geschrieben waren: Ich beobachte dich.Als Amy Whyte und Penny Brogan in den frühen Morgenstunden eines Sonntags einen Nachtclub verlassen und nicht nach Hause kommen, sind ihre Familien außer sich vor Sorge. Conor Dowling ist gerade aus dem Gefängnis entlassen worden, ein Mann voller Hass auf Amy, die ihn einst hinter Gitter brachte.Die blutüberströmten Leichen der Mädchen werden Tage später in einem verlassenen Haus gefunden und der Fall an Detective Lottie Parker übergeben. Der Täter hat eine Nachricht in Form von Silbermünzen in den Händen der Opfer hinterlassen. Alles deutet auf Conor hin, aber sein Alibi ist wasserdicht.Während Lottie die letzten Tage von Penny und Amy zurückverfolgt und verzweifelt nach Hinweisen sucht, werden zwei weitere junge Frauen erstochen in einem luxuriösen Apartmentkomplex gefunden. Lottie ist in ihren bisher schwierigsten Fall verwickelt und merkt dabei nicht, dass jemand jeden ihrer Schritte beobachtet.Dann verschwinden Lotties eigene Töchter, Katie und Chloe, plötzlich. Jemand verfolgt einen Rachefeldzug gegen Lottie und weiß, dass er sie am härtesten trifft, wenn er diejenigen verletzt, die sie am meisten liebt.Wenn du ein Fan von Karin Slaughter, Robert Dugoni und Melinda Leigh bist, wirst du von diesem atemberaubenden Thriller von Patricia Gibney begeistert sein.Die Leser:innen sind begeistert von Tödlicher Verrat:Ein weiteres absolut spannendes, packendes und fesselndes Buch von Patricia Gibney!Ich habe es in Rekordzeit gelesen!! Von Anfang bis Ende war es fantastisch!! Ich kann den nächsten Teil und die Folgen für Lottie und Boyd kaum erwarten!!!! Goodreads Rezensent*in, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿YES ... Ich liebe diese Serie einfach! ... sie zieht einen in ihren Bann und fesselt einen von Anfang an, ... ist es zu früh, um zu fragen, wann das nächste Buch fertig ist???? Goodreads Rezensent*in, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿Eine düstere und fesselnde Lektüre ... Es gibt so viele Momente, die mich den Atem anhalten ließen. Der Schreibstil der Autorin hat mich mitgerissen und ich habe immer weiter mitgeraten. Tödlicher Verrat ist eine Geschichte, die garantiert den Puls in die Höhe treibt. Bytheletterbookreviews, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿Eine großartige, fesselnde Geschichte ... Ich freue mich jedes Mal darauf, D.I. Lottie Parker wieder zu treffen, und ich bin noch nie enttäuscht worden ... Es ist wieder passiert: Ich habe dieses Buch in zwei Tagen gelesen, wobei ich eine Pause gemacht habe, um zu schlafen. Nigel Adams Bookworm, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿Diese Serie ist eine der besten in der aktuellen Kriminalliteratur. Lottie Parker ist eine faszinierende Figur ... ich war von Anfang an gefesselt. Ausgezeichnet. Goodreads Rezensent*in, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿Genial. Ich liebe diese Serie und ihre Charaktere, und dieser sechste Teil der Reihe ist genauso fesselnd wie die anderen. Goodreads Rezensent*in, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

Sie fröstelte, obwohl es in der Küche warm war. Ein kalter Schauer der Vorahnung rieselte ihr den Rücken hinunter. Mit zitternden Händen strich sie ihr Haar im Nacken zurück. Als sie sich vom Fenster abwandte, bemerkte sie den vorbeihuschenden Schatten nicht.An einem dunklen Wintermorgen wird die zukünftige Braut Cara Dunne erhängt in ihrer Wohnung aufgefunden. Sie trägt ihr Hochzeitskleid und eine Haarsträhne wurde ihr abgeschnitten. Detective Lottie Parker ist die Erste am Tatort. Als sie Caras misshandelten Körper sieht, fragt sie sich, wer sie so sehr gehasst haben könnte, dass er sie kurz vor diesem glücklichen Tag tötete.Der Fall nimmt eine noch dunklere Wendung, als eine weitere schockierende Entdeckung gemacht wird: die zerschmetterte Leiche einer jungen Frau, die vom Dach des Krankenhauses gestoßen wurde, in dem sie arbeitete. Fiona Heffernan wollte ebenfalls bald heiraten; ihre Leiche steckt in einem Hochzeitskleid und eine ihrer Locken wurde abgeschnitten.Die Morde wirken so persönlich, dass Lottie überzeugt ist, dass die Frauen von jemandem getötet wurden, den sie kannten. Doch dann erfährt sie, dass Fionas achtjährige Tochter Lily an diesem Nachmittag nicht von ihrer Tanzaufführung nach Hause gekommen ist. Lottie fürchtet, dass Lily das nächste Opfer sein könnte und riskiert ihr Leben, als sie dem Mörder gegenübersteht ...Wenn du Karin Slaughter, Robert Dugoni und Melinda Leigh liebst, wirst du von diesem nervenaufreibenden Thriller von Patricia Gibney begeistert sein.Was die Leser:innen über Zerrissene Seelen sagen:Genial wie immer und absolut fesselnd, ich habe es geliebt! Dies ist ein spannender Krimi, der einfach nicht locker lässt, es gibt so viele Twists und so viel passiert, dass man ihn wirklich nicht aus der Hand legen kann, aber das ist keine Überraschung, denn jedes Buch dieser Reihe war eine 5-Sterne-Lektüre ... Patricia Gibney schreibt wie immer eine großartige Geschichte, der es nie an Action fehlt und die sehr zu empfehlen ist. Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿Ich liebe all die Wendungen in der Handlung, die einen bis zum Schluss miträtseln lassen. Und dieses Ende! Es hat mir das Herz gebrochen. Ich kann das nächste Buch kaum erwarten! Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿Ich liebe diese Reihe mit Lottie Parker und habe mich so sehr darauf gefreut, dieses Buch zu lesen. Es war genauso genial wie alle anderen Bücher dieser Reihe. Eine großartige Geschichte. Immer wenn ich denke, dass ich die Lösung gefunden habe, kommt ein neues Puzzleteil ins Spiel und ich muss noch einmal nachdenken. Ich konnte es nicht aus der Hand legen. Gebt mir das nächste Buch, ich kann es kaum erwarten! NetGalley Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿Eine fabelhafte Mischung aus Nervenkitzel, Geheimnissen, psychologischen Twists und einer cleveren, komplexen Handlung ... ein packender, fesselnder Pageturner. Ich kann Zerrissene Seelen nur wärmstens empfehlen. Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿Was für ein großartiges Buch. Ich konnte es nicht aus der Hand legen. Es hat mich von Anfang bis Ende gefesselt. Jede Menge Spannung und Twists. Gerade als ich dachte, ich hätte es durchschaut, wurde ich eines Besseren belehrt. Ich werde es auf jeden Fall weiterempfehle und kann den nächsten Band kaum erwarten. Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿

As day breaks over the Tanner family home, the house is deadly silent and the door is firmly closed. Upstairs, the whole family lie cold and lifeless in their beds. All with the same look of fear in their unblinking eyes...Detective Eve Bennet takes a steadying breath as she enters the main bedroom of the Tanners' modest home in the tight-knit town of Hilldale, Utah. Mrs Tanner's high-collared nightgown and her long plaited blonde hair are soaked in blood. Next to her, Mr Tanner's hands are clasped together in a final prayer.Filled with dread, Eve forces herself towards the children's rooms. But instead of two children, she only finds one. Where is the youngest daughter, Hannah? And why are there long scratches across the walls?Eve tracks Hannah down to her uncle's house nearby. But he won't let her step foot in the house. Eve knows what it's like to be held captive by a family member, and fears for Hannah's safety. What is he terrified Hannah might reveal?Back at the Tanner home, Eve makes a shocking discovery in the dust covered attic. Mr Tanner was hiding a dark secret from the rest of the community-the kind of secret someone would kill for.Realizing another family could be in danger, Eve runs from the house and stumbles into the path of the one man she spent years trying to forget- and he won't let her get away this time. Can Eve escape the evil that has haunted her whole life? And will she catch the killer before another innocent family is murdered?Fans of Melinda Leigh, Kendra Elliot and Lisa Regan will be absolutely gripped by this explosive and totally unputdownable crime thriller from a USA Today bestselling author.What readers are saying about Only Girl Alive:"The more I read, the more I was suck in... I couldn't put it down." NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars"Gave me chills throughout." NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars"Intriguing and I couldn't put it down." NetGalley reviewerWhat readers are saying about Holly S. Roberts:"Wow, just wow!! I can't tell you how much I loved this book. It sucked me in from the very beginning." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars"OMG, I loved this book. The author's writing style rocks!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

On a warm spring evening, guests gather in a perfectly manicured garden to celebrate Maggie and Len's twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. Maggie leans against the apple tree, watching her fun-loving husband and darling children as her heart swells with pride. As the joyful party atmosphere disappears into the night, close by, the lifeless body of a young woman is pulled from a river. Slipping upstairs to find the special gift for her adoring husband, Maggie stumbles across something else hidden amongst the dusty boxes of family keepsakes...A printed pink silky scarf that doesn't belong to her. She holds it up to her face, breaths in the sweet sickly perfume, it's scent familiar, and tendrils of fear snake through her body. The scarf is stained with blood. As Maggie rejoins the party and tries to ignore her churning stomach, she pours herself a glass of champagne to toast the man she's enjoyed decades of happy marriage with. Then she catches a news flash of the local girl's murder. She stares at the girl with the beautiful face, long ice-blonde hair and, draped loosely around her neck, Maggie recognises it instantly. She's wearing the scarf. An utterly addictive and twisty read about the complex web of secrets within a family that will have you racing through to the mind-blowing end. If you love Lisa Jewell, Gillian Flynn and Behind Closed Doors, you won't be able to put this down! Read what everyone is saying about Anna-Lou Weatherley: 'OMGosh what a read!!!!!!!!! One of the BEST books ever! I never wanted this to end, sooooooo many twists and turns. Shockers throughout each chapter... Fantastic rollercoaster of a ride!' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'A fantastic, mind-bending thriller... perfect... gripping... so many twists, I was seeing double! My head was spinning... you won't want to put this one down!... absolutely riveting... brilliant!'Rubie_reads, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

My baby girl. This morning she was so excited for school. I bought her new shoes last night. Pink, sparkly shoes. She loved them so much. She wore them for the first time today. And now she is gone... It is every mother's worst nightmare. Eight-year-old Kailey Richardson skips out of the school gates in her brand-new pink shoes and never makes it home. Between the school and the safety of her shiny red front door, someone has taken her. Private Investigator Lucy Kendall sees the fliers of a smiling gap-toothed Kailey and knows she won't be able to sleep until the little girl is found. Having lost her own sister to the darkest evil, she is determined to help find Kailey before it is too late. As Lucy talks to Kailey's friends, desperate to find out who has taken the happy little girl, she begins to form a worrying picture of the days before Kailey's disappearance. The blue car idling in the street outside the school. The friendly man across the road. And Kailey's mother, Jenna, hollow-eyed and jumpy, clutching Kailey's teddy bear and not telling Lucy everything. Lucy has promised Jenna she will do everything to find her daughter. But then she discovers Jenna has a connection to the prime suspect in Kailey's disappearance... and one which brings Lucy's past rushing back to haunt her. Time is running out to find Kailey, but will Lucy be able to save this innocent little girl before her own demons destroy her? You won't want to stop turning the pages of this unputdownable crime thriller. Fans of Lisa Regan, Robert Dugoni and Kendra Elliot will be reading The Girl in the Pink Shoes late into the night. Previously published as All Good Deeds. What everyone is saying about The Girl in the Pink Shoes: "WOW... this book will keep you turning the page until you get to the end! There are numerous twists and turns... every time you turn around, another one comes at you! I was totally shocked at the end. And wanting more of Lucy! It's been a few days since I read the book, and I still can't do a review justice... Please, do yourself a favor and read this book for yourself. You will not be sorry." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "I devoured this... I loved this book! Fast paced, non-stop from woe to go. Well written - perfect. This is what you want your reading to be. Gritty, edge of your seat.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

She's the daughter you never knew... But how far will she go to get the life she never had? Today I'm hosting a family party. One that's different to every celebration we've had before. Because I've invited my secret daughter to it. I've never forgiven myself for abandoning her as a baby, with just a scrawled note tucked into her soft yellow blanket, saying her name was Hope. As soon as she reached out, I knew I had to meet her. My family all seem ready to accept her with open arms, their forgiveness a blessing I barely deserve. And I dare to believe that maybe we are all going to have a happy ending after all. So I try to put all those small, strange things that have been happening to me in recent weeks out of my mind. The missing money, my lost charm bracelet, the broken window, the fire... But as the drinks are poured and everyone's talking animatedly, I hear a knock at the door. And something in my heart tells me this family is about to be torn apart. And there's nothing I can do to stop it... An utterly gripping psychological suspense novel with a twist you'll never see coming. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Mark Edwards and K.L. Slater. Readers are loving The Family Reunion:'Fantastic... The twists and turns are HUGE!... There are plenty of fireworks!... OMG!... I was gripped by the story and couldn't put it down!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'I was just mindblown by the huge plot twist at the end... When I tell you that my jaw dropped, it really did... A cycle of plot twists kept landing and I was on edge! I just can't and never will get over that epilogue; it felt like a bomb dropped!' Goodreads reviewer'Wow, I absolutely loved this from start to finish! I was gripped from the first page and read it in one night! I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it, and I was completely blown away by that twist at the end!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Will have you on your toes from start to finish!... Amazing... If you are ready for a book you absolutely cannot put down, this is the ONE!!!' Goodreads reviewer'Wow!!!!!... I want to say how shocked and speechless I was by that ending. No way I would've guessed that one. That last chapter really got me... Almost gave me a heart attack... Oh my. I couldn't put this down and raced through all the chapters... Time literally flew... I loved every minute of it.' Bluemoonblogger, 5 stars'I couldn't put it down... So compelling. I kept saying "just one more chapter," for at least 25 chapters... I was so on edge the entire time reading this (in a good way).' Goodreads reviewer'Kept me guessing... Don't even try to guess the ending... I was astonished... This story is unputdownable... A page-turner... Do not miss this book.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Kept me on the edge of my seat... I did not want to put the book down... Drew me right in and the twist at the end - wow!' Goodreads reviewer'I couldn't put this book down. The twists and turns were captivating and the final twist I never saw coming!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

I emerge from the trees, drenched in sweat, my voice lost as I take in the scene in front of me. The blood. The body. Emma's eyes meet mine for a second. "It was an accident," she whispers. Emma and I were childhood best friends. We did everything together. Until that terrible night in the woods. I couldn't tell anyone what I'd seen. We never discussed it, but our bond was too strong; I could never betray my best friend. Even if she had killed someone. But I also couldn't stay in town and watch her live a normal life, knowing what she'd done. So I left. Now, ten years later, I'm back. The guilt and the fear have stayed with me. And I have realized I need to reveal the truth if I'm ever going to move on. But I never get the chance. Because the day I turn up, Emma is found dead, and the way she died means I start to doubt everything I thought I knew about that night all those years ago. As my grief turns to anger at all those lost years of friendship, I realise with horror that Emma might not have been the only killer. Someone else is out there. Someone who was close to us both, someone who knew the smallest details of what had happened back then. Who from our small town could have murdered not once, but twice? And who's next...? An utterly gripping and compelling psychological thriller with twists and turns to die for. If you love Karin Slaughter, Paula Hawkins and Freida McFadden, you'll love Best Friends Forever. Readers love Shannon Hollinger! 'If you enjoy Freida McFadden's books you will really like this.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I loved this!... And that ending!! It was incredible... really great twists!... I definitely recommend this.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Oh WOW... this was a compelling, engaging thriller with twists that left me shocked. I loved.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿ 'Love... I was hooked, line and sinker!... I couldn't put it down... I highly recommend this one!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿ 'A real page turner! I started this book at bedtime and I should NOT have done that, because next thing I knew, it was 2:00 in the morning and I was already halfway through... extremely satisfying!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿ 'I love books messing with my head and not seeing where they are going to take me. The author did exactly that... Loved the bombshells that were being dropped left, right and center.' B for Book Review, ¿¿¿¿ 'I haven't read a 300 plus page book this fast ever!... fast paced... atmospheric... Well written with some crazy twists!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿ 'Excellent... keeps you guessing until the very end.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿ 'Never read a book faster... Highly recommend.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿

1914, England. Will her decision unite her family or tear them apart?Surrounded by beautiful gardens in the glorious Sussex countryside, Summerhayes House seems like a true hidden paradise, but behind its polished floors and perfect green lawns is a family divided. The Summer family's beloved home is under threat, and nineteen-year-old Elizabeth Summer finds herself caught in the heart of the crisis.Elizabeth's father believes his daughter marrying well will save Summerhayes. But Elizabeth is distraught at the stifling future ahead of her. A chance meeting with green-eyed Aiden Kellaway, the handsome architect's apprentice working on the estate's prized gardens, changes everything. For the first time, Elizabeth pictures an entirely different life, and - despite her father's wishes - she is determined to take hold of it.But war is brewing in Europe, and when its long shadow touches Summerhayes, Elizabeth realises her rebellion will come at a price. Desperately torn between family loyalty, society's expectations and the bright chance at happiness she glimpsed in Aiden's arms, she is forced to make an impossible choice.As Elizabeth's future - and her family's - hangs in the balance, she must ask herself, is the price worth paying? And can she live with the consequences?An unforgettable, totally gripping and heart-wrenching historical family saga. Fans of Tracy Rees, Kate Morton and Elizabeth Jane Howard will be utterly swept away by The Girl from Summerhayes. Previously published as The Buttonmaker's Daughter.What readers are saying about the Summerhayes House series:'Right from page one I was hooked... I LOVED IT!!!!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'I absolutely loved this... Definitely a five-star read for me.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'A real page-turner... A book I totally disappeared into for an evening and long into the night, totally losing any sense of time.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'Everything I hoped it would be and so much more... Excellent.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'Beautiful book. I was completely immersed in the story... Made me feel I was there in the midst of it all.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

1944, England. A chance meeting with a soldier unravels a long-buried family mystery...England is in the devastating grip of World War Two, and Bethany Merston's life changes in an instant when bombs screech down over London. Heartbroken, she leaves the shattered ruins of her home behind. In the Sussex countryside, she takes a job as companion to elderly Alice Summer, mistress of the crumbling and over-grown Summerhayes House.Its once-pristine grounds are now home to a regiment of soldiers preparing for an invasion across the channel. But Bethany's wartime experiences mean she can find beauty in broken things, and she is captured by the estate's magic. When she meets handsome, blue-eyed Lieutenant Jos Kerrigan in the gardens one morning, it is clear he has also been captivated by Summerhayes. As their friendship grows, Bethany realises that it's not just the house she's falling for...But something is stirring beneath the surface at Summerhayes... When Bethany discovers that Alice is receiving anonymous letters that have opened up old family wounds, she is determined to find out who is responsible. Convinced that Summerhayes itself holds the key to the mystery, Bethany and Jos explore the grand house together.The answers lie in a long-forgotten painting in the dusty attic, unravelling the mysteries of the Summer family. And as the truth about Alice's past comes to light, it has the power to change Bethany's future.Will Bethany and Jos's blossoming love survive the war, or will the secrets of Summerhayes tear them apart?Previously published as The Secret of Summerhayes.A totally heartbreaking and gripping wartime family saga, fans of Tracy Rees, Kate Morton and Elizabeth Jane Howard will have their hearts stolen by The Secrets of Summerhayes. Previously published as The Secret of Summerhayes.What readers are saying about the Summerhayes House series:'Right from page one I was hooked... I LOVED IT!!!!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'I absolutely loved this... Definitely a five-star read for me.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'A real page-turner... A book I totally disappeared into for an evening and long into the night, totally losing any sense of time.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'Everything I hoped it would be and so much more... Excellent.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'Beautiful book. I was completely immersed in the story... Made me feel I was there in the midst of it all.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

Kitty Underhay is dancing... with death.Winter 1934. Kitty Underhay is enjoying a night off from wedding planning as she attends a charity ball at the home of Lady Eliza Foxley. She's excited to see her father, roguish Edgar Underhay, who is also a guest in the house. But the evening of cocktails and waltzing turns into a dance macabre when Edgar finds their lively, fun-loving hostess dead, strangled by her own silk stocking.Who has made this uncharitable donation to the evening's entertainments? When suspicion falls on Edgar and he is arrested for murder, Kitty has to act fast if she doesn't want her father walking her down the aisle in shackles. Together with her fiancé Matthew, they vow to clear Edgar's name and discover who used hosiery to commit homicide.Lady Eliza's widowed sister is the main beneficiary of her will, but before Kitty and Matt can question her, she is struck down by a severe case of poisoning. Time is running out for Kitty to solve this case and make it to the church on time. But with a devious killer on the loose, will she end up leaving as a newlywed, or newly dead...? An absolutely addictive and unputdownable Golden Age cosy murder mystery full of twists! Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, T E Kinsey and Lee Strauss. Readers love the Miss Underhay mysteries:'Nobody does tension and crime thriller writing quite like she does. Some books are guilty pleasures, she's guilty of being a superb writer (and an inspiration).' Rob Rinder'Five stars are not enough.' Netgalley reviewer, 5 stars'This was excellent and I read it in one sitting, a page-turner I couldn't put down.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'What can I say? I loved it.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Excellent cosy mystery! The story was gripping... I loved the character development with the little hint of romance and cannot wait for the next book.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'I love this series... The murder mystery itself was engrossing... It kept me guessing right until the final scene.' Roberta Reads, 5 stars'This murder mystery is perfect... This story has it all. An absolute page-turner with characters to care about.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'My favourite cosy mystery series.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'A page-turner that will keep you guessing.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Do yourself a favour, cozy up with a blanket, a cup of something warm and dig into this cozy mystery.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Great story with a perfect mixture of mystery, suspense, romance and family to make this a wonderful cozy mystery book.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'After the first chapter I wasn't able to stop reading and turning pages as fast as I could. I had some suspects, but the twists and the solution surprised me.' Scrapping and Playing, 5 stars

What if the chance of a perfect life... put your daughter in grave danger? Being a single mother is tough, but I'd do anything for my little girl Scarlet. I'd given up on my career as a voice actor when the call came, but suddenly I was the new narrator for a secret book from bestselling author Philippa Roberts, who has been missing for eight months. It was a lifeline for me and my daughter. I hated that it meant leaving Scarlet with my ex in his perfect new home with his perfect new girlfriend. But I knew it was the right thing to do. But as I start reading Philippa's new novel, I start to wonder if it's no coincidence that I've been chosen to narrate it. There's something hidden in the pages of this book, I'm sure of it. Some clue to Philippa's disappearance. And I don't feel safe. I think I'm being watched. My room has been searched. And then my ex's girlfriend calls in tears and everything starts to click together. If I don't find answers fast, I'll lose more than my second chance. I'll lose my daughter. A completely gripping thriller that will hook you in from the first page and leave you gasping out loud. Fans of Our House, The Woman in the Window and The Wife Between Us won't be able to put The Narrator down! See what everyone is saying about The Narrator: 'I absolutely loved the twisty plot being set in the publishing world. The storyline kept me guessing right until the end. I couldn't put it down as I was so desperate to know what had happened to author' Jtayauthor, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I raced through this... Gripping from the start... 5 WELL DESERVED STARS!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I devoured this book in one sitting, I just couldn't put it down when I started it... I was hooked from page 1... Fabulous.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Brilliant... I couldn't stop turning the pages until the shocking ending. Full of twists and turns, it was brilliant! Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wow what a book, kept me hooked from start to finish' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wow! I definitely enjoyed reading this one! This book had suspense, intrigue, action, mystery, and so many crazy twists! The storyline was very interesting and had me glued to my Kindle! I highly recommend reading this book as it was well worth reading!... Don't miss out on this one!' Netgalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Another corker of a book from KL Slater! As always this was full of twists and turns and I didn't see that ending coming!!... I raced through this one over the course of two nights....brilliant!' Goodreads reviewer 'Wow!... Such great reveals with a magic touch. Perfectly developed characters that kept me flipping pages into the night.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

As she inhales the salty sea air, Charlotte glimpses the island on the horizon. Seeing it after all these years still sends a shiver down her spine. Should she be returning to this place? When teacher Charlotte Kingston is sent to close a school on an isolated Scilly Isle, it is her first time on the island since summer holidays spent there with her grandparents. But with a newly broken heart, she's desperate to travel as far from her life on the mainland as possible. Not long after she arrives, two visiting children find themselves in need of a place to stay when their grandmother falls ill. When Charlotte agrees to take care of the boys, she suddenly has a reason to keep the school open a little longer. With a renewed sense of purpose, Charlotte begins to connect with the local islanders who tell her more about her family. Intrigued, Charlotte decides to decode her grandmother's old letters from the Second World War. They reveal a story of a forbidden love that defied the darkness of war, and of a beautiful, brave young man who would risk everything for his country, even if meant losing the woman he loved... Just as Charlotte realises the secret will change her life forever, the children's handsome, enigmatic stepfather, Ash, arrives to take care of them. But Charlotte doesn't trust him - he left the boys once before, why wouldn't he do it again? But as the tension grows between them, Charlotte feels an attraction developing, too. And although she can't stop thinking about Ash, and his soft, full lips, she's afraid to open her heart again. But rereading her grandmother's story, Charlotte realises there is courage and redemption among the pages. Is this a sign that everyone deserves a second chance, maybe even Ash? And, if she is brave enough to let him in, will she be able to put her fractured heart back together once and for all? An absolutely beautiful, emotional and unforgettable read, perfect for fans of twisting family dramas, and for those who enjoy the novels of Debbie Macomber, Fiona Valpy and Nancy Thayer. What readers are saying about Rebecca Alexander: 'Oh my goodness... Wish I could give the book more than five stars.' Netgalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Outstanding. I'll be sorry to not have it to read tonight, but couldn't put the book down!' Netgalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Absolutely spectacular... best I've read... will pull at your heartstrings.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Beautiful... It really made me smile... took me back to a special place. Wonderful.' @surfchicksarah ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Utterly captivating... Delightful beyond words!' Rain 'N' Books ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A feel good book to read on a rainy day (or anytime!). I loved it.' Niki's Book Blog ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I was fully immersed in this from the start... fascinating.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

1944. 'I have to go away, my darling. Please, be brave, stay alive, for me.' Her mother's voice breaks. The little girl tries to stop the forbidden tears from falling, as the train takes her mother, and she is left alone in the camp...Berlin, six years later. When Hanni Winter shows her new husband the heartbreaking photos she captured during the war, his reaction is unexpected. His face white, Freddy can't take his eyes off the photo of a young girl around four years old. 'That's Renny,' he whispers, 'my sister, she was taken by the Nazis...'Hanni remembers her perfectly - the child with the wide eyes and bitten lips, who wouldn't let herself cry despite the chaos and cruelty all around them in the camp. Her heart had broken for the little girl as she took her picture, desperate to reveal the truth about the Nazis to the world. If that child is Renny, then they must try to find her. They must return to hell on earth.But when Hanni arrives at the black and white arch of the camp, she comes face to face with a man she fears more than any other. Can she find the strength to fight again, or will every hope for the future be lost forever?A heart-wrenching novel about love and courage in the face of terrible odds. Fans of The Alice Network, The Nightingale and The Tattooist of Auschwitz will need a box of tissues handy.Readers love The Girl in the Photo:¿¿¿¿¿ 'I found myself up into the early hours of the morning absolutely engrossed in this gripping and heartbreaking story. It has you riding the emotional rollercoaster on every page.' Netgalley reviewer¿¿¿¿¿ 'Glued to the book from the first page... yet didn't want to finish as I knew I would miss the characters... Stunning.' Netgalley reviewer¿¿¿¿¿ 'Heartbreaking story... curl up and be transported to the past.' Goodreads reviewerReaders love Catherine Hokin:¿¿¿¿¿ 'The best historical fiction book I've read this year! I was awake until the early morning hours finishing it, because I could not put it down!... Heartbreaking.' Goodreads reviewer

Der Körper des Jungen war so blass, dass er beinahe durchsichtig schien. Aber das war nicht der Grund, weswegen Übelkeit in ihrer Kehle aufstieg. Er war so jung. Sein Körper war unversehrt, umgeben von einem Heiligenschein aus gepflückten Wildblumen.An einem heißen Sommerabend ist der elfjährige Mikey Driscoll auf dem Heimweg vom Spielen mit Freunden. Zwei Tage später wird seine Leiche von ein paar Jugendlichen auf einem Bett aus Wildblumen entdeckt.Der Fall wird Detective Lottie Parker zugewiesen, und dieses Mal ist es persönlich für sie. Das Opfer war ein enger Freund ihres Sohnes Sean und wohnte in der heruntergekommenen Munbally-Siedlung am anderen Ende der Stadt. Sean erzählt seiner Mutter, Mikey habe sich vor seinem Tod normal verhalten, aber Lottie wird das Gefühl nicht los, dass ihr Sohn ihr etwas verheimlicht ...Tage später wird ein weiterer Junge tot aufgefunden, umgeben von Wildblumen am wunderschönen Ladystown Lake.Auf der Jagd nach einem skrupellosen Killer mit einem furchtbaren Markenzeichen muss Lottie die Geheimnisse in Mikeys Freundeskreis aufdecken. Jemand verbirgt etwas, aber wen beschützen sie - und kann Lottie es herausfinden, ehe es zu spät ist? Lottie versucht verzweifelt, den Mörder zu fassen, bevor er wieder zuschlägt, denn dieses Mal könnte ihr eigenes Kind in großer Gefahr sein ...Wenn dir die Bücher von Karin Slaughter, Robert Dugoni und Melinda Leigh gefallen, dann wirst du auch den neuesten atemberaubenden Thriller von Patricia Gibney lieben. Sag Nichts wird dich bis zur letzten Seite fesseln.Leser:innen sind begeistert von Sag Nichts:BÄM! Patricia Gibney hat es wieder geschafft! WOW, ich liebe die Lottie-Parker-Reihe, ich kann nicht genug davon bekommen, ich verschlinge sie förmlich, und wenn ich ein Buch einmal angefangen habe, kann ich es einfach nicht mehr weglegen. Patricia Gibney hat die Fähigkeit, einen von der ersten Seite an in den Bann zu ziehen und bis zum Ende zu fesseln ... ein rasanter Krimi ... Dieses Buch wird euch definitiv nicht enttäuschen, für mich ist es ein absolutes MUSS. Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿Ich bin ein großer Fan der Lottie-Parker-Reihe ... Ich war vom ersten Kapitel an gefesselt und konnte das Buch nicht mehr aus der Hand legen, bis ich es beendet hatte. Genauso gut oder besser als die ersten vier Bände! Ich habe das Gefühl, die Figuren persönlich zu kennen, Patricia Gibney ist eine so begabte Autorin. Ich kann es kaum erwarten, den nächsten Teil von Lotties Geschichte zu lesen! Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿Oh mein Gott, mehr als genial!!! Ich habe es am ersten Tag meines Urlaubs angefangen zu lesen und hatte es in weniger als einem Tag durch!!! Es fesselt einen von der ersten Seite an. Es ist so rasant. Sehr sensible Themen werden auf einfühlsame Weise behandelt. Bis zum Schluss konnte man miträtseln, wer der Täter war. Die Action ließ einfach nicht nach. Ich kann den nächsten Teil kaum erwarten. Vielen Dank an NetGalley und Bookouture, dass ich dieses Buch lesen durfte. Wirklich wohlverdiente fünf Sterne. NetGalley Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿Ich habe dieses Buch verschlungen ... Eine rasante und spannende Lektüre mit echtem Herzschmerz auf den Seiten und einem Mörder, den ich nie verdächtigt hatte! Großartig! Beauty Balm, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿