Lisa Ballantyne Ordine dei libri (cronologico)

He was a child who was accused of murder. Who did he become when he grew up? A gripping, thought-provoking thriller from the internationally bestselling author of Everything She Forgot. Innocent? Ten years have passed, but everyone remembers The Angel Killer. Sebastian Croll was just eleven years old when accused of murdering his playmate. Criminal attorney Daniel Hunter helped prove Sebastian's innocence in a trial that gripped the nation—and now the past is being unearthed when he gets a call from his old client. Or guilty? Sebastian's university professor has been brutally murdered—and everyone who knew her is in the frame of suspicion. As Daniel steps in to represent Sebastian for a second time, news about the boy's past spreads like wildfire, instantly branding Sebastian as guilty. With tensions around the country rising, can Daniel prove once again that Sebastian is the innocent one? Especially when he realizes that it's not just Sebastian who is in danger, but himself . . .

The story revolves around the tragic death of an eight-year-old boy in a playground, with the investigation focusing on his eleven-year-old neighbor as the prime suspect. London solicitor Daniel Hunter, known for taking on challenging cases, steps in to defend the accused. As he navigates the complexities of the case, themes of innocence, justice, and the impact of societal perceptions unfold, highlighting the struggles of a young boy caught in a harrowing situation.

A suspenseful, gritty and emotionally charged journey of an estranged father and daughter, exploring the strength of family ties and our capacity for forgiveness, from the international bestselling author of The Guilty One. Previously published as Redemption Road

Obviněný Zatímco si Nick Dean užívá poklidný večer se svojí rodinou, nemá nejmenší tušení, že jedna z jeho studentek proti němu právě vznesla obvinění ze zneužívání. A tak mu nezbývá, než bezmocně pozorovat, jak se s bezprostředně hrozícím zatčením všechno kolem něj, co zná a miluje, pomalu rozpadá na kousky. Protože když na vás někdo nahází špínu, je těžké ji smýt. Bez ohledu na to, jestli jste vinní, nebo nevinní. Žalující Když se Angela Furnessová rozhodne, že čeho je moc, toho je příliš – nenávidí své rodiče, nenávidí své kamarády, ale nejvíc ze všeho nenávidí to, co se poslední dobou děje ve škole –, udělá jedinou věc, která jí zaručeně získá pozornost: zavolá policii. Angela si však neuvědomuje, že šokující příběh, jenž se chystá vyprávět, převrátí její život vzhůru nohama. Protože jakmile slova jednou vypustíte z úst, už je nelze vzít zpět. Bez ohledu na to, jestli jste vinní, nebo nevinní.

The new tense and emotional moral thriller from the Richard and Judy and international bestselling author of The Guilty One.

The story unfolds with a gripping narrative that delves into themes of guilt, redemption, and the complexities of human relationships. The protagonist faces a moral dilemma that challenges their perceptions of right and wrong, leading to unexpected consequences. Rich character development and a suspenseful plot keep readers engaged as secrets unravel and tensions rise. This novel promises to captivate those who appreciate intricate storytelling and emotional depth.

Margaret zůstane po nehodě uvězněná v autě, to může co nevidět vybuchnout. Na poslední chvíli ji z vraku vytáhne neznámý muž. Margaret se najednou upamatuje na útržky ze svého dětství a dojde jí, proč si v životě připadala tak ztracená. Konečně chce zjistit, kdo vlastně je, a zároveň přijít na to, kdo je onen muž, který jí zachránil život. George neviděl svou dceru Moll od jejího narození. Teď si k ní chce najít cestu. Namlouvá si, že kdyby se setkali, jistě by mu padla kolem krku. Přitom si uvědomuje, že pokud si opravdu chce získat její srdce, musí si počínat velmi opatrně. Ale když idylické shledání otce s dcerou selže, George a Moll se dostanou do situace, která všechno změní. Oběma a navždy.

Librarian note: an alternate cover for this edition can be found here . A little boy was found dead in a children's playground...Daniel Hunter has spent years defending lost causes as a solicitor in London. But his life changes when he is introduced to Sebastian, an eleven-year-old accused of murdering an innocent young boy. As he plunges into the muddy depths of Sebastian's troubled home life, Daniel thinks back to his own childhood in foster care - and to Minnie, the woman who adopted him and whose love saved him, until she, too, betrayed him so badly that he cut her out of his life. But what crime did Minnie commit that made Daniel disregard her for 15 years? And will Daniel's identification with a child on trial for murder make him question everything he ever believed in?

Sebastian Croll, undicenne con grandi occhi verdi e lineamenti delicati, è sospettato di aver ucciso brutalmente Ben Stoker, un compagno di giochi, fracassandogli il cranio con un mattone e nascondendo il cadavere in Barnard Park. Alla stazione di polizia di Islington, il suo avvocato, Daniel Hunter, esperto nella difesa di minori, lo incontra. Mai aveva affrontato un caso con un ragazzino così giovane, che, con un vestito di carta bianca, appare vulnerabile e innocente. Tuttavia, gli indizi e i testimoni non mancano, e l'atteggiamento di Sebastian non aiuta a dissipare i dubbi. Durante l'interrogatorio, il bambino cambia versione ogni volta che emergono nuove prove, destando interrogativi sulla sua innocenza. Daniel indaga sulla famiglia Croll e scopre una realtà segnata da violenze domestiche e paura. Questo viaggio nell'animo di Sebastian si intreccia con il passato di Daniel, un uomo che ha conosciuto la violenza e la solitudine, ma ha anche trovato la capacità di amare grazie alla madre adottiva Minnie. Daniel sente di dover salvare Sebastian, offrendogli la possibilità di redenzione, ma prima deve dimostrare la sua innocenza. La domanda rimane: Sebastian è davvero innocente? Un thriller psicologico che esplora le profondità dell'animo umano, senza risparmiare nemmeno l'età dell'innocenza.