Sie kämpft gegen das Unrecht, das Frauen jeden Tag erleiden – bis sie selbst zur Gejagten wird Bev ist am absoluten Tiefpunkt angekommen: Nach einer schmutzigen Scheidung hat sie ihren Job, all ihren Besitz und ihren guten Ruf verloren. Doch sie will kämpfen. Also zieht sie in die feuchte Kellerwohnung von ihrer besten Freundin Sophie und deren Mann und macht sich als Privatdetektivin selbständig. Als Bev den Fall von Sophies Freundin Angela übernehmen soll, die von ihrem Mann brutal misshandelt wird, zögert sie zunächst. Schließlich ist Angelas Ehemann Jerry Fitzwilliam ein mächtiger Politiker. Um seine perfiden Machenschaften zu entlarven, muss sie sich auf ein gefährliches Spiel einlassen. Doch jemand kennt ihre Schwächen und will sie ausschalten. Wird ihre dunkle Vergangenheit sie einholen, bevor sie Angela helfen und sich selbst retten kann?
Marnie Riches Ordine dei libri (cronologico)
Marnie Riches crea romanzi crime crudi e serrati che attingono dal suo straordinario percorso di vita. Le sue narrazioni esplorano spesso gli aspetti più oscuri della natura umana, immergendosi nel sottobosco degli ambienti urbani. Riches infonde alle sue storie avvincenti e realistiche la ricchezza delle sue diverse esperienze di vita.
A name to watch!' BARRY FORSHAWA strong, edgy debut that deserves to do well' Clare MackintoshI bit my nails all the way to the end!' 5* reviewerBreathtakingly brilliant' 5 reviewer`Reminds me of the best Scandinavian crime writers like Jo Nesbo and Steig Larsson' 5 reviewer`Truly outstanding' 5* reviewer
In the depths of a chilling winter, a killer is stalking the streets. When he strikes, he leaves no clues behind. His name is Jack Frost...Criminologist Georgina McKenzie is asked to profile this cunning and brutal murderer. Is there a logic to the deaths, or is a frenzied and senseless serial killer at work? When a new body is found, George feels increasingly certain that they're missing something crucial. Then a link is found to the tragic case of two missing toddlers, snatched from their back yard. The abduction still haunts Detective Paul van den Bergen, and together he and George must travel through some of the most dangerous neighbourhoods in Europe, in search of a killer who has no mercy. Can George unravel the darkest of mysteries, before Jack Frost turns his sights on her?
The Girl Who Broke the Rules
- 462pagine
- 17 ore di lettura
To catch one brutal killer, she needs the help of another. Meet George McKenzie, the captivating heroine who has captivated British mystery and thriller fans. When the mutilated bodies of two sex workers are discovered in Amsterdam, cynical Chief Inspector Paul van den Bergen must act quickly to prevent panic in the red light district. George, a fearless Cambridge University PhD conducting research on pornography among violent sex offenders, is called upon for her criminology expertise. Eager to leave London and Cambridge behind, she joins Van den Bergen and his team in the Dutch police force. As the death toll rises, they navigate the murky worlds of Soho strip clubs, organized crime, and human trafficking. With the case growing increasingly complex, George seeks insights from Dr. Silas Holm, a brilliant serial killer at Broadmoor psychiatric hospital. Facing danger at every turn, can they solve this dark mystery before The Butcher claims another victim? This gripping tale features a dynamic sleuthing duo reminiscent of Lisbeth Salander and promises to keep readers on the edge of their seats. Praised for its pace and excitement, this series is a must-read for fans of Stieg Larsson, Jo Nesbo, and Robert Galbraith.