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Sunday Times bestselling author's brand new thriller about one woman's quest to reclaim her life What turns someone into a monster? Are they born that way, or is it a choice? I suppose it can be either or both Morgan Albright dreams of owning her own bar one day but she's bartending for now - working hard, saving money. Life is hectic but she loves sharing a house with her best friend, Nina, and she is even finding time to date for the first time in what feels like forever. When a seemingly random attack turns Morgan's life upside down, she must leave the city to return to her family home. She hopes that moving back to a small town where she can feel safe will help her to put the horror of that day behind her but, as Morgan soon discovers, sometimes your past just doesn't want to let you go...

The new keep-you-up-all-night suspense thriller from one of the UK's best crime writers.

When her husband Richard dies in a freak accident, Shelby Pomeroy is devastated. But his death reveals a horrible truth - Richard was a liar and a cheat. Now Shelby is left with the consequences - huge, terrifying debts and mounting proof that her late husband betrayed her in every conceivable way. Heart-broken but unbowed, Shelby is determined to fix her problems - if only for the sake of her gorgeous little daughter Callie. Returning home to Tennessee and the family she thought she'd lost for ever, she discovers a new sense of strength and freedom. And hope, too, in the handsome form of carpenter Griffin Lott - a straight-dealing man who couldn't lie to her if he tried. But not everyone is thrilled to see Shelby Pomeroy back in town. And when a shocking act of violence is traced back to Richard's shady business, it becomes clear that she is not safe from him, even in death. With her life in danger, Shelby must face the lies of the past - or lose everything.

When Police Lieutenant Phoebe MacNamara is grabbed by a man who throws a hood over her head and brutally assaults her, she can't help but be deeply shaken. Then threatening messages show up on her doorstep, and she's not just alarmed but frustrated. How do you go face-to-face with an opponent who refuses to look you in the eye?

Rachel Jenner è sconvolta e in preda al panico: suo figlio Ben, di soli otto anni, è scomparso, e lei non sa come affrontare questa tragedia. Inoltre, a peggiorare la situazione, ci sono gli obiettivi della stampa e le telecamere delle TV che seguono lo sviluppo del caso e le stanno con il fiato sul collo. È vero, ha commesso una leggerezza: ha perso per un attimo di vista Ben e lui è sparito e ora tutto il Paese pensa che lei sia una madre sprovveduta e vada condannata. Ma cosa è successo veramente in quel tragico pomeriggio? Stretta fra il dramma di aver perso il figlio, le sempre più serrate indagini della polizia e la pubblica gogna dei media, Rachel deve affrontare un’altra agghiacciante realtà: tutto quello che sa di sé e dei suoi cari si rivela una gigantesca bugia. E non c’è più nessuno, nemmeno nella sua famiglia, di cui la donna possa fidarsi. Il tempo stringe e forse il piccolo Ben potrebbe essere ancora salvato, ma l’opinione pubblica ha già deciso. E tu, da che parte starai?

“Another winner . . . Pungent observations, indelibly drawn characters and a twisting, surprise-laden plot.”—Atlanta Journal and Constitution Kidnappers have snatched the teenage son of super-star golfer Linda Coldren and her husband, Jack, an aging pro, at the height of the U.S. Open. To help get the boy back, sports agent Myron Bolitar goes charging after clues and suspects from the Main Line mansions to a downtown cheaters’ motel—and back in time to a U.S. Open twenty-three years ago, when Jack Coldren should have won, but didn't. Suddenly Myron finds him self surrounded by blue bloods, criminals, and liars. And as one family's darkest secrets explode into murder, Myron finds out just how rough this game can get. In novels that crackle with wit and suspense, Edgar Award winner Harlan Coben has created one of the most fascinating and complex heroes in suspense fiction—Myron Bolitar—a hotheaded, tenderhearted sports agent who grows more and more engaging and unpredictable with each page-turning appearance. “Sharp plotting and emotional density, as well as nonstop wisecracks.”—Publishers Weekly

Niets kan de band tussen zussen verbreken... Als Beatrice tijdens een zondagse lunch een paniekerig telefoontje krijgt over de vermissing van haar jongere zus Tess, stapt ze op het eerste vliegtuig naar Londen. Naarmate ze meer te weten komt over de verdwijning, neemt de verbijstering toe over hoe weinig ze feitelijk weet van het leven van haar zusje en ze is niet voorbereid op de angstaanjagende waarheden die ze onder ogen moet zien. De politie, haar verloofde en zelfs haar moeder leggen zich erbij neer dat ze Tess hebben verloren, maar Beatrice kan dat niet. Naarmate ze dichter bij de schokkende waarheid komt, raakt ze steeds geïsoleerder van haar omgeving en wil niemand haar meer geloven.

Eli Landon sembra avere una vita perfetta: una bella moglie, una casa da sogno e una carriera da avvocato in ascesa. Tuttavia, tutto cambia quando sua moglie confessa di averlo tradito e poco dopo viene brutalmente assassinata. Eli diventa immediatamente il principale sospettato, nonostante l'assenza di prove. La sua assoluzione, avvenuta dopo un anno, non cambia la situazione: il suo mondo è crollato. Gli amici lo abbandonano e i media continuano a considerarlo colpevole. Eli si ritira a Bluff House, la casa al mare della nonna, per trovare un po' di pace. L'unica compagnia è la giovane domestica Abra, che si rivela premurosa e coraggiosa, avendo anche lei affrontato difficoltà. La loro amicizia si approfondisce, ma devono affrontare nemici che vogliono ostacolare la loro felicità a ogni costo.

Nella vita ci sono momenti in cui è difficile conciliare attività professionale e vita privata. Harry Bosch si trova in uno di questi momenti, con una figlia adolescente di cui è l'unico punto di riferimento e un lavoro che assorbe quasi totalmente i suoi pensieri. Attualmente, Bosch è alle prese con un caso inquietante che lo riporta a vent'anni fa, durante i disordini a Los Angeles dopo il pestaggio di Rodney King. All'epoca, era stato chiamato a indagare sull'omicidio di una giovane fotografa danese, ma le indagini erano state trasferite a un altro dipartimento senza risultati. Ora, passato all'unità Casi Irrisolti, riceve l'incarico di riaprire quel caso. Tuttavia, le sue indagini sono ostacolate da un nuovo capo che gli crea difficoltà, limitando le sue trasferte e deferendolo alla commissione disciplinare. Nonostante tutto, Bosch prosegue, intuendo che la morte della giovane è legata a un intrigo complesso e non alla situazione esplosiva della città. Si inoltra in un labirinto di indizi alla ricerca della 'scatola nera', l'elemento rivelatore che potrà fornirgli la soluzione del caso, affrontando rischi e avversari disposti a tutto per mantenere il loro potere.

'There can't be a woman alive who hasn't once realised, in a moment of panic, that she's in the wrong place at the wrong time with the wrong man. Louise Doughty, more sure-footed with each novel, leads her unnerved reader into dark territory. A compelling and bravely-written book.' HILARY MANTEL 'A superb novel. Grown-up, genuinely suspenseful, wonderfully well-constructed, intelligent and provocative. I really didn't want to finish it. And I don't say that very often.' JULIE MYERSON'Once you start you can't stop reading. Terrific.' HELEN DUNMOREYvonne Carmichael has worked hard to achieve the life she always wanted: a high-flying career in genetics, a beautiful home, a good relationship with her husband and their two grown-up children. Then one day she meets a stranger at the Houses of Parliament and, on impulse, begins a passionate affair with him - a decision that will put everything she values at risk. At first she believes she can keep the relationship separate from the rest of her life, but she can't control what happens next. All of her careful plans spiral into greater deceit and, eventually, a life-changing act of violence. Apple Tree Yard is a psychological thriller about one woman's adultery and an insightful examination of the values we live by and the choices we make, from an acclaimed writer at the height of her powers.

Emily Robertson looks like the woman who has it all, the lovingly restored Tuscan farmhouse, the three beautiful children, the successful, attentive husband. But when her husband dumps her by text message, she has to face up to some stark home truths.

Chicago, 2000. La sedicenne Elizabeth Fitch è dotata di un’intelligenza superiore alla media e si attiene scrupolosamente alla rigida tabella di marcia ideata per lei dalla madre. Finché un giorno decide di trasgredire le regole: si ubriaca in un locale notturno e si lascia trascinare in una villa sulla Lake Shore da un seducente uomo dall’accento russo. Ma lì assiste a qualcosa che non doveva vedere e che cambierà radicalmente la sua vita. Arkansas, 2012. Abigail Lowery vive in una piccola città abbarbicata tra le montagne della regione degli Ozark. Nella sua casa tra i boschi, progetta sofisticati sistemi di sicurezza, e i suoi unici compagni sono un cane feroce e un vasto assortimento di armi da fuoco. Conduce un’esistenza appartata, parla poco e non racconta mai nulla di sé. La sola presenza che tollera è quella del commissario di polizia Brooks Gleason, affascinato dalla sua natura solitaria. Gleason è il solo che abbia intuito il bisogno di protezione di Abigail, anche se non immagina che le sue difese servano a nascondere una storia che un giorno, fatalmente, dovrà essere rivelata...

Fire jumping is one of the most perilous and exhilarating professions, and Rowan Tripp thrives in this world. As a member of the elite Missoula smoke jumpers, she embraces the thrill of parachuting into raging blazes, driven by a legacy of firefighting that runs in her family. Having fought fires since she turned eighteen, returning to Montana for the season feels like home, despite the haunting memories of her lost partner from the previous year. This season, however, brings a promising rookie class, including Gulliver Curry, a talented firefighter with an intriguing mix of intellect and charm. He admires Rowan's legendary father and is drawn to her, despite her rule against dating fellow smoke jumpers. Gull believes he can change her mind, presenting a compelling case for why he should be the exception. As their connection deepens, a menacing force emerges, targeting Rowan and seeking to assign blame for last year’s tragedy. With the stakes higher than ever, Rowan grapples with the need for support amidst the chaos of firefighting. She knows that any distractions, whether in the air or on the ground, could be deadly, yet she must decide if she can allow herself to lean on someone when the heat is on.

Il cadavere di un uomo colpito alla testa viene ritrovato in uno sgabuzzino,dove è rimasto intrappolato per giorni. Mentre l'antropologa forense TempeBrennan cerca di trovare una risposta alle ferite e fratture, a prima vistainspiegabili, riportate dalla vittima, qualcuno le invia la fotografia di unantico scheletro. A detta dello sconosciuto, la foto conterrebbe la chiave perrisolvere il caso e incastrare il colpevole. Intanto, un numero sempremaggiore di indizi spinge Tempe e il detective Andrew Ryan, suo eternofidanzato, a partire alla volta di Israele, per indagare sul contrabbando direperti archeologici. Lì, Tempe viene a sapere di uno strano ossario a Masada...

Lil Chance fell in love with Cooper Sullivan pretty much the first time she saw him, an awkward teenager staying with his grandparents on their cattle ranch in South Dakota while his parents went through a messy divorce. Each year, with Coop's annual summer visit, their friendship deepens - but then abruptly ends. Twelve years later and Cooper has returned to run the ranch after his grandfather is injured in a fall. Though his touch still haunts her, Lil has let nothing stop her dream of opening the Chance Wildlife Refuge, but something - or someone - has been keeping a close watch. When small pranks escalate into heartless killing, the memory of an unsolved murder in these very hills has Cooper springing to action to keep Lil safe. They both know the dangers that lurk in the wild landscape of the Black Hills. And now they must work together to unearth a killer of twisted and unnatural instincts who has singled them out as prey . . .

Kunstenares Polly Smith wordt uitgenodigd voor een werkvakantie in de Franse villa van een vriend. Bij het aanvragen van haar paspoort komt ze voor een onaangename verrassing te staan: haar moeder blijkt in werkelijkheid haar tante te zijn, en wie haar vader is, is onbekend.

When Nan, a widow whose family has flown the nest, discovers that the money she thought would last forever may mean losing her home, she knows it's time for a drastic change.

Twee mannen en een baseballspeler geleden was Emily nog vol zelfvertrouwen. Maar nu voelt ze zich minder zeker en haar biologische klok begint steeds luider te tikken. Toch wil Emily alleen met echte liefde genoegen nemen. Ze is een succesvolle jonge vrouw maar in relatieland is ze duidelijk de weg kwijt. Emily heeft dringend hulp nodig. Met behulp van een persoonlijke coach gaat ze op zoek naar de ware en probeert ze foute mannen te vermijden. Emily krijgt de opdracht om de tien redenen waarom haar vorige relaties mislukten op een rijtje te zetten. Deze ogenschijnlijk eenvoudige opdracht wordt een wijze les in daten, verliefd worden, afscheid nemen en uiteindelijk de ware herkennen.

Ever wondered what would happen if you got the chance to live the life you couldn't have? Amber Winslow has got the kids, the hubby, the suburban home in Connecticut, USA - and the feeling that somehow life is passing her by. Vicky Townsley is features editor at Poise! magazine in London, she's single, solvent and seriously successful - but she'd ditch it all for marriage, a country home and kids. So when one day Poise! offers one lucky married reader the chance to life swap for a month with a glamorous, single journalist, Amber puts pen to paper ... But neither Amber nor Vicky gets quite what they were expecting. And soon they find themselves asking: why does the grass look so much greener from the other side?

An intelligent, fun and feelgood novel about best friends, about settling down and about throwing it all away.

Newly engaged, Ellie is thrilled to be accepted into the loving Cooper clan--which seems like the perfect family she never had--until she begins to realize that Dan's mom, Linda, is a little too involved. Dan and Linda talk on the phone every day. Twice a day. As Dan and Ellie's intimate civil wedding ceremony gets transformed into a black-tie affair, Ellie begins to wonder if it's possible to marry the man without marrying his mother. As troubles mount, Ellie turns to her friends--glamorous Lisa, who always looks like she's just stepped off a runway, and wonderfully frazzled Trish--and tries to rediscover the independence she once had, and the man she still loves. But it seems that having a child and saving a marriage means growing up in ways she'd never imagined . . . A warm, witty, and wise look at mothers-in-law and what they teach us about ourselves, The Other Woman is sure to please Jane Green's growing legion of fans.

Terror waits just out of sight Hiding In The Shadows Accident victim Faith Parker has done what her doctors feared she never would: awakened from the coma that held her prisoner for weeks. But she has no memory of the crash that nearly killed her—or the life that led up to it. Nor does she remember journalist Dinah Leighton, the steadfast friend who visited her in the hospital...until she disappeared without a trace. Now as Faith begins to regain her strength, she's shocked by intimate dreams of a man she doesn't recognize and tortured by visions of violence that feel painfully real. Something inexplicable ties her lost memories to Dinah's chilling fate. But even as Faith tries to understand the connection and reach out to save Dinah, death is stalking both women. And one of them will not escape its lethal grasp. FBI agent Noah Bishop has a rare gift for seeing what others do not, a gift that helps him solve the most puzzling cases. Now, read more of his electrifying adventures in two stand-alone tales of psychic suspense.