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Questa non è un’autopsia di routine. L’anatomopatologa Maura Isles, di Boston, ne è certa: questa non sarà una notte come le altre. Ad attenderla, al Pilgrim Hospital, c’è lei: Madame X. Maura è abituata ai corpi stesi sul suo tavolo settorio, non per niente è soprannominata «la regina dei morti », ma questo cadavere è diverso. È coperto interamente da bende di lino impregnate di resina, che risalgono a duemila anni prima. I suoi organi interni sono stati asportati, a cominciare dal cervello. Solo il cuore è rimasto al suo posto, perché è lì che gli antichi egizi credevano risiedesse l’intelligenza. Madame X infatti è una mummia, ritrovata per puro caso negli scantinati di un museo in decadenza... Ma quando, scansione dopo scansione, la TAC arriva alle gambe, Maura scorge qualcosa che non dovrebbe essere lì. Qualcosa di impossibile. Un piccolo dettaglio che trasformerà definitivamente quell’autopsia a scopo archeologico in qualcosa di molto più sinistro e inquietante. Madame X è la prova dell’omicidio più efferato e maniacalmente eseguito che Boston ricordi... Ed è solo il primo

L'anatomopatologa Maura Isles. l'algida "Regina dei morti", come l'hanno soprannominata alla Omicidi, conosce fin troppo bene il male e i suoi oscuri confini. Non solo perché lo incontra ogni giorno sul suo tavolo settorio, ma anche perché il male è dentro di lei, nel suo passato, in quella zona d'ombra che ogni giorno sembra estendersi sempre di più... La detective Jane Rizzoli il male ha scelto di combatterlo, senza tentennamenti, ogni giorno, per amore della sua numerosa e confusionaria famiglia d'origine, della sua splendida bambina, di suo marito, agente dell'FBI; per amore della vita e della giustizia. Non potrebbero esistere due donne più diverse eppure, inspiegabilmente, tra Maura e Jane, indagine dopo indagine, è nata un'amicizia che le ha portate ad affrontare e risolvere insieme casi complessi. E ancora una volta Boston ha bisogno del loro coraggio e del loro talento investigativo, perché una mano assassina ha colpito con violenza: la prima vittima è un cacciatore che amava imbalsamare le sue vittime e a cui è stato riservato il medesimo, macabro trattamento di un trofeo di caccia. Un delitto orribile e, secondo Jane, collegabile ad altre morti avvenute in città nello stesso periodo e in passato. Per venire a capo del mistero Jane e Maura dovranno ricostruire un evento del passato, un fatto lontano nel tempo e nello spazio ma le cui ramificazioni si estendono al presente con conseguenze orribili...

Maura Isles, medico legale di Boston e collega del detective Jane Rizzoli, lavora a contatto con la morte e vede cadaveri tutti i giorni. Ma quando sul tavolo autoptico le arriva il cadavere di una donna trovata morta poche ore prima proprio davanti a casa sua, per la prima volta sente gelarsi il sangue nelle vene: la donna uccisa con un colpo di pistola è la copia perfetta di lei, fin nei minimi dettagli. Ancor più inquietante è il fatto che entrambe abbiano lo stesso gruppo sanguigno e la stessa data di nascita. È così che un'indagine già difficile su un caso di omicidio si trasforma in un viaggio drammatico e rischioso in un passato pieno di oscuri segreti. Bisogna infatti partire dall'infanzia di Maura, dalla sua adozione avvenuta quarant'anni prima, per scoprire l'intricata verità sulle sue radici... E intanto nell'ombra c'è uno spietato assassino pronto a colpire.

Questa non sarà un’autopsia di routine. L’anatomopatologa Maura Isles ne è certa. Ad attenderla, all’ospedale, c’è una ressa di giornalisti. E, soprattutto, c’è lei: Madame X, coperta interamente da bende di lino impregnate di resina, che risalgono a duemila anni prima. I suoi organi interni sono stati asportati, solo il cuore è rimasto al suo posto, perché è lì che gli antichi egizi credevano risiedesse l’intelligenza. Madame X infatti è una mummia, ritrovata per caso negli scantinati di un museo. Quando, scansione dopo scansione, la TAC arriva alle gambe, Maura scorge qualcosa di impossibile. Un piccolo dettaglio che trasformerà definitivamente quell'autopsia a scopo archeologico in qualcosa di molto più sinistro e inquietante…

Il dramma di un bambino moscovita vittima della miseria e del mondo senza scrupoli degli adulti. Jakov, undici anni, già da quattro fumava, rubava da tre e da due si prostituiva. Quando giunsero due giovani medici americani specializzati in trapianti per portarlo con loro in America, Jakov aveva sperato finalmente in una vera casa e in una vera mamma. In realtà l'ambizione dei due medici richiedeva il suo prezzo da pagare, un prezzo terribile quanto la vita di un bambino che nessuno avrebbe mai rivendicato.

È la fine di un'altra dura giornata di lavoro per l'anatomopatologa Maura Isles, quando un rumore improvviso nella cella frigorifera attira la sua attenzione. Uno scherzo della stanchezza o tra i corpi in attesa di essere sottoposti ad autopsia qualcosa si è mosso? Si sa, la realtà è quasi sempre peggiore dell'incubo: una giovane e bellissima donna, il cui cadavere era stato ritrovato in mare non lontano da uno yacht club, ha ripreso a respirare. La ragazza viene trasportata d'urgenza in ospedale, dove fin da subito ha un comportamento inspiegabile: chiaramente terrorizzata - ma da cosa? -, si sottrae con violenza alle cure, si rifiuta di rispondere alle domande e di rivelare il proprio nome. Mentre medici e poliziotti le si accalcano intorno, la situazione precipita: la giovane ruba una pistola a un agente e prende in ostaggio sei persone. E per quanto possa risultare incredibile, tra loro c'è la detective Jane Rizzoli, al nono mese di gravidanza e in procinto di partorire. Chi è quella sconosciuta? Qual è la sua storia? Perché è così disperata? Domande alle quali Maura dovrà dare risposta, unendo le sue forze a quelle del marito di Jane, l'agente dell'FBI Gabriel Dean, in una disperata corsa contro il tempo. Perché il conto alla rovescia dettato dalla sequestratrice è iniziato. E la verità spalancherà le porte all'orrore...

Il quartiere Chinatown di Boston non è solo un luogo esotico dove gustare ottimi piatti, ma anche un luogo con un passato sanguinoso. Durante una delle attrazioni locali – una passeggiata spettrale nel quartiere – emerge che il presente non è da meno del passato: da un presunto reperto trovato in una viuzza si rivela una mano mozzata di una donna morta senza identità. All'arrivo della polizia, si scatena un intricato intreccio di eventi. Il primo indizio porta a un misterioso e brutale massacro avvenuto nel ristorante "Fenice Rossa", mentre altri collegamenti si riferiscono a una serie di casi di ragazze minorenni scomparse. Jane Rizzoli, i suoi colleghi dell'unità omicidi e la patologa Maura Isles si trovano di fronte a una difficile sfida nel cercare legami tra le presunte vittime di rapimento, la morte di un detective in pensione che si era occupato di loro e un misterioso salvatore di Jane, apparentemente un esperto di arti marziali, che rimane una delle più grandi incognite. Negli ultimi sei anni, decine di ragazze della stessa fascia d'età sono scomparse nel Massachusetts, ma perché il detective Ingersoll non le ha incluse nella sua lista di casi chiave? Qual è il motivo che si cela dietro a tutto questo? Un motivo che deve essere chiarito al più presto, poiché le indagini iniziano a mettere in pericolo tutti i coinvolti...

A una prima occhiata sembra un college come tanti, forse solo un po' più esclusivo degli altri. Immerso negli splendidi boschi del Maine, ha un immenso parco, lunghi corridoi, aule luminose, laboratori attrezzati. Ma a fare la differenza, a Evensong, sono gli alunni. Qui, infatti, vengono accolti ragazzi che hanno subito gravi traumi, che devono tornare a vivere, dopo che la morte li ha sfiorati troppo da vicino. Il posto giusto per Teddy Clock: ha solo quattordici anni, ma è già sopravvissuto a due spaventosi massacri. Due anni prima la sua famiglia d'origine è stata sterminata; da poco, una misteriosa e spietata mano omicida gli ha strappato anche i genitori adottivi... Ma per Teddy non sembra esistere un posto sicuro e la morte varca anche l'altro cancello del college

Doveva essere un tranquillo weekend in montagna. Maura Isles ne aveva bisogno più che mai, per staccare un po' da un lavoro, quello di anatomopatologa, che le ha fatto guadagnare il soprannome di "regina dei morti". E per dimenticare un amore impossibile. Doveva essere un tranquillo weekend e invece va subito tutto storto. La neve comincia a cadere troppo fitta. La stradina si montagna diventa indistinguibile. Il navigatore satellitare non funziona, così come i cellulari. Basta un attimo perché l'auto esca di strada. Sopravvissuta all'incidente, Maura si addentra nel nulla per cercare soccorso. Quello che trova, però, ha dell'incredibile e del misterioso. E ha l'odore inconfondibile della morte. Forse, presto, anche della sua. Molto presto. Se per Maura sta per iniziare il peggiore degli incubi, per Jane Rizzoli, detective della polizia di Boston, sta per iniziare la caccia. Perché nonostante Maura sia scomparsa, nonostante le prove evidenti di un destino terribile, Jane non è disposta ad arrendersi. A costo di scoperchiare un segreto orribile e letale.

A Boston vengono scoperti i cadaveri di due giovani donne orrendamente mutilate. Scattano immediatamente le indagini, affidate alla detective Jane Rizzoli, donna determinata e tenace, ma frustrata per le discriminazioni di cui è oggetto nell'ambiente lavorativo. Jane individua ben presto un nesso tra l'orripilante rituale del serial killer, denominato "il chirurgo" per la sua conoscenza delle tecniche operatorie, e quello di un assassino che anni prima,a Savannah, aveva violentato, seviziato e ucciso diverse donne. Jane scopre anche che l'ultima vittima del killer di Savannah è riuscita a sfuggirgli e a ucciderlo e che, dopo il fatto, si è trasferita proprio a Boston, dove lavora come chirurgo.

Alex ha dieci anni, vive a Belfast, ama le cipolle sul pane tostato ed è capace di dondolarsi sulle gambe posteriori della sedia per quattordici minuti ininterrotti. Il suo migliore amico è Ruen, un demone che ha 9000 anni. Ruen gli parla dal buio nel quale vive, lo conforta, gli dice che cosa può fare per salvare sua madre dalla depressione nella quale è caduta… Quando la madre di Alex tenta per la seconda volta il suicidio, Alex viene affidato alle cure di una psichiatra, Anya. Segnata personalmente dalla battaglia della propria figlia con la schizofrenia, Anya si impegna a fondo per cercare di convincere Alex che Ruen non esiste. Ma c’è un destino che incombe su entrambi. Perché Ruen ha appena chiesto ad Alex di fare qualcosa per lui. Qualcosa che Alex stavolta non vuole fare. Uccidere.

In a small seaside village in Maine, a retired CIA operative confronts her haunting past in this gripping spy thriller. Former spy Maggie Bird sought refuge in Purity, hoping to escape the repercussions of a disastrous mission that led to her early retirement. Living quietly on her chicken farm, she is caught off guard when a body appears in her driveway, signaling that her former enemies have not forgotten her. Maggie enlists the help of her local circle of friends, all retired CIA agents, to uncover the truth behind the threat against her. This “Martini Club” of ex-spies, while enjoying their quieter lives, is eager to tap into their old skills to tackle the danger that has resurfaced. However, their efforts are complicated by the town's acting police chief, Jo Thibodeau, who is more accustomed to managing rowdy tourists than solving homicides. Jo is baffled by Maggie's secrecy and her friends' mysterious activities, which seem to outpace her investigation. As Jo’s inquiry intertwines with the Martini Club’s actions, Maggie is drawn back into her past, revisiting a career that took her from Bangkok to Istanbul and beyond. With the support of her friends and the reluctant Jo, Maggie must confront her ghosts to protect the life she has built.

Nadat een tiener verdwijnt en Maggies buurman de hoofdverdachte wordt, sluit voormalig spionne Maggie Bird zich aan bij het onderzoek, vastbesloten om de onschuld van haar vriend te bewijzen. Maar de rijke familie van het meisje dringt aan op een arrestatie. En wanneer de autoriteiten een lang geleden overleden lichaam in een nabijgelegen vijver ontdekken, wordt de zaak extra gecompliceerd en komen er diep begraven geheimen aan het oppervlak.Terwijl de jonge politiechef Jo Thibodeau worstelt met twee onopgeloste mysteries, probeert de Martini Club - een groepje voormalig CIA-agenten, waaronder Maggie - de waarheid achter schimmige geheimen te ontrafelen. Voordat er meer levens verloren gaan...

Boston homicide detective Jane Rizzoli receives the grim news that Maura's charred body has been found in a mountain ravine. Shocked and grieving, Jane is determined to learn what happened to her friend. The investigation plunges Jane into the twisted history of Kingdom Come, Wyoming, where a gruesome discovery lies buried beneath the snow.

In Boston's Chinatown, the discovery of a severed hand gripping a firearm leads Detective Jane Rizzoli to a gruesome crime scene, where a headless female corpse is found. Pathologist Dr. Maura Isles identifies the murder weapon as an ancient Chinese sword. The investigation delves into the secrets of martial arts master Iris Fang and her enigmatic daughter, Willow, hinting at a deeper connection to the crime. The story intertwines elements of mystery, cultural heritage, and the complexities of familial ties.

Three murders in a small Alabama town lead the sheriff and her deputy work around the clock to stop the next murder.

Although serial killer Warren Hoyt is behind bars, a copycat acolyte continues his diabolical legacy of murders performed with twisted medical techniques, and Detective Jane Rizzoli races against time to stop the vicious crime spree. By the author of The Surgeon. Reprint.

New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen masterfully crafts a suspenseful tale that keeps readers captivated. In this gripping narrative, a long-forgotten mummy, discovered in Boston’s Crispin Museum, becomes a focal point of intrigue. Dubbed “Madam X,” this seemingly ancient artifact offers a much-needed boost to the financially struggling museum. However, medical examiner Maura Isles uncovers a chilling truth: the mummy is actually a modern murder victim, not an ancient relic. As Maura and Boston homicide detective Jane Rizzoli delve deeper, they find more horrifying evidence, including the remains of another woman hidden in the museum, indicating a dangerous killer is on the loose. Archaeologist Josephine Pulcillo feels the terror when the killer’s cryptic messages surface, culminating in a gruesome discovery left in her car. The killer's knowledge of post-mortem rituals hints at a scientific background, possibly linked to Josephine. She harbors a dark secret that the stalker seems to know, intensifying the threat. With time running out, Maura must utilize her expertise in ancient death traditions to stop the Archaeology Killer before he claims another victim.

When a young woman is found dead, Detective Jane Rizzoli and Forensic Pathologist Maura Isles are called to the scene of the murder. Though the body bears startling wounds, the actual cause of death is not immediately clear. A few days later, another body is discovered - a seemingly unrelated crime, but the lack of an obvious cause of death shows they have more in common than it would first appear. As Rizzoli and Isles race to discover the link between the victims before the killer can strike again, a mysterious person watches from the sidelines. She has the answers they're looking for. But she knows she has to stay quiet, if she wants to stay alive . . .

Chasing the truth can be deadly Keeper of the Bride by New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen If Nina Cormier's wedding had taken place, she would be dead. After the bride was left at the altar, a bomb exploded in the empty church. And when a stranger tried to run her off the road, Nina realized someone wanted to kill her. But who? Now Detective Sam Navarro and Nina must try to stop a brilliant madman, one who is playing for keeps... FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! Undercover Avenger by USA TODAY bestselling author Rita Herron After surviving a near-fatal accident, undercover agent Eric Caldwell wanted revenge. Falling for his beautiful physical therapist wasn't part of his plan. Melissa Fagan was investigating the same mysterious medical research complex that he was. But now someone wants her dead--before she can discover the truth about her birth parents. How can Eric protect her without blowing his cover and risking both their lives? Previously published as Keeper of the Bride and Undercover Avenger

When the past won't stay buried... In Their Footsteps by New York Times Bestselling Author Tess Gerritsen The quiet scandal surrounding her parents' death has always haunted Beryl Tavistock. Now she's asking dangerous questions, and the answers are proving that the past does not die easily. Pulled into a world of espionage, Beryl quickly discovers that she needs help, and former CIA agent Richard Wolf is her only hope. But in a world where trust is a double-edged sword, friends become enemies, and enemies are killers. FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! Justice for a Ranger by USA TODAY Bestselling Author Rita Herron Texas Ranger Cole McKinney's half brothers have called him back to Justice, Texas, to help solve two murder cases--with their father as the prime suspect. Joey Hendricks came to Justice as the governor's special investigator. Together, she and Cole team up to find answers, unleashing a passion that's impossible to resist. But Joey's own secrets could blow her one chance for love--and solving these murders--sky-high.

An experiment on micro-organisms conducted in space goes wrong. The cells begin to infect the crew with deadly results. Emma Watson struggles to contain the deadly microbe while her husband and NASA try to retrieve her from space, before it's too late.

Boston homicide detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles are newly plagued by what seems like a completely senseless murder. Sofia Suarez, a widow and nurse who was universally liked by all her neighbors, lies in her own home, brutally bludgeoned. But anything can happen behind closed doors, and Sofia seemed to have plenty of secrets in her last days, making covert phone calls to old contacts and traceless burner phones. When a connection is made between Sofia and the victim of a hit-and-run months earlier, the case grows even more blurry. What exactly was Sofia involved in? One thing is clear: the killer will do anything it takes to keep their secret safe. Meanwhile, Angela Rizzoli hasn't had a decent night's sleep in all the years since her daughter's become a homicide detective. Maybe the apple didn't fall too far from the tree. Nothing in her neighborhood gets by Angela--definitely not the strange neighbors who have just moved in across the street. In a sleepy town like Angela's, there is no such thing as coincidence, if only Jane would listen. Instead, she writes off Angela's concerns as the result of an overactive imagination. But Angela's convinced there's a real wolf in her vicinity, and her cries might now fall on deaf ears. As old sins cast long shadows, Jane and Maura will have to race to discover the truth before the darkness consumes them

Investigating the brutal murder of one nun and the critical injury of another within a cloistered convent, medical examiner Maura Isles and homicide detective Jane Rizzoli stumble upon long-buried secrets that link these horrific crimes.

Night is falling in the West Country as murder detective Jack Caffrey arrives to interview the distraught victim of a car-jacking. What he hears horrifies him. The car was taken by force, and on the back seat was a passenger. An eleven-year-old girl. Who is still missing. Before long the jacker starts to communicate with the police. And Caffrey becomes certain that he is planning to take another car. And another child. Who is the car-jacker? How is he choosing his targets? And - most urgent of all - can Caffrey find where the child has been hidden? Before it's too late ...

Now available at a special price--the "New York Times" bestselling author's most masterful novel of medical suspense, in which she creates a villain of unforgettable evil and the one woman who can catch him before he kills again. Reissue.

The discovery of the skeleton of a woman murdered nearly two centuries earlier sends Boston medical examiner Maura Isles on the trail of a long-dead serial killer who terrorized Boston with crimes in which Norris Marshall, a Harvard Medical School student and reluctant resurrectionist, had become the prime suspect and enlisted the help of classmate Oliver Wendell Holmes to find and stop the murderer. Reprint.

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Suspense doesn't get much smarter than this. (Lee Child). Crime-writing at its unputdownable, nerve-tingling best. (Harlan Coben Murder). That's what they all have in common. Detective Jane Rizzoli and Forensic Pathologist Maura Isles find themselves locked inside a high-security boarding school along with the students. They are told it's for their own safety. The school has been set up to provide a place of sanctuary for children who have lost their families in violent circumstances. But now there has been a murder within the grounds. Does the threat come from outside...or from within?

What if your child wanted you dead? Julia is terrified by her daughter's aggressive behaviour. Lily has changed from an angelic little girl into someone she is afraid to be alone with. What scares Julia most, though, is that she knows why Lily is acting this way, but no-one will believe her. If she is going to help Lily, she will have to find the answers alone, embarking on a search that will take her to the shadowy back streets of Venice. There Julia finds far more than just answers, and uncovers a heartbreaking, long-buried tale of tragedy and devastation. And this discovery has put her in serious danger . . .

Unforgettable classics of romantic suspense by "New York Times" bestselling authors Tess Gerritsen and Sharon Sala are packaged in these new two-in-one volumes. Original.

An epic thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Douglas Preston, perfect for fans of Michael Crichton. The narrative delves into the real effort to resurrect woolly mammoths and other extinct megafauna from the Pleistocene Age. Erebus Resort, set in a breathtaking hundred-thousand-acre valley in the Colorado Rockies, allows guests to witness these creatures in their native habitat, brought back through genetic manipulation. However, when a billionaire's son and his new wife are kidnapped and murdered by suspected eco-terrorists in the Erebus backcountry, Colorado Bureau of Investigation Agent Frances Cash teams up with county sheriff James Colcord to find the culprits. As the body count rises and the valley is evacuated, Cash and Colcord face an ancient, intelligent, and malevolent force at Erebus, intent on not just resurrection but extinction. Reviews highlight the book as a "creepy and creative variation on Jurassic Park" (Publishers Weekly) and a "breathlessly riveting" thriller that is both thought-provoking and entertaining (Lee Child). With a heart-stopping climax, it ingeniously blends real-life science with thrilling storytelling (Tess Gerritsen). Preston's masterful narrative keeps readers engaged and pondering long after the last page (Steve Berry).

'Gruesome, seductive and creepily credible' The Times'I HAVE SINNED'The words are scrawled in blood at the most shocking murder scene Forensic Pathologist Maura Isles and Detective Jane Rizzoli have ever witnessed. The victim, a young woman, has been entirely drained of blood and horrifically dismembered.

Revised edition featuring an interactive table of contents, cross-referencing, links to external websites, downloadable resources, and optimized content for Kindle e-readers. This historical writers’ guide aims to equip aspiring writers with the essential skills for crafting historical novels and short stories. It also serves experienced writers looking to refine their craft or transition to historical fiction. The step-by-step format includes practical activities that encourage experimentation with techniques necessary for creating authentic and engaging historical narratives. Organized into seven main headings, each chapter focuses on a specific writing skill or tool, allowing for independent use to address particular challenges or reinforce concepts introduced. The guide aims to provide the necessary tools for writing in various historical subgenres, including historical crime fiction. Contributions from notable historical fiction writers offer insights that both complement and challenge the activities, providing a diverse perspective on the craft. The activities stem from innovative workshops led by Myfanwy Cook, a published author with numerous accolades. She emphasizes that mastering writing is akin to an apprenticeship, requiring practical skills, imagination, and a commitment to the craft. This guide seeks to fill gaps in knowledge and inspire aspiring writers by enhancing their confidence and skills in historical fi

Maddie Faraday's life would be perfect- if it weren't for her cheating husband, her suspicious daughter, her gossipy mother, her secretive best friend, her nosy neighbors, and that guy she lost her virginity to twenty years ago... In TELL ME LIES, Jennifer Crusie dishes up a funny, sexy, suspenseful novel about small-town secrets, big-time betrayals and the redemptive power of love, laughter and chocolate brownies. "A humorous mixture of romance, mystery, and mayhem. A winner!" - Susan Elizabeth Phillips, New York Times bestselling author of Breathing Room "Lovers of Susan Isaacs? mysteries, take heart? There's a new author on the block!" - Woman's Own "A jaunty tale of love and murder...the plot springs some genuine surprises...there's enough intrigue and scandal here to make a small city stay home." - Publishers Weekly "Smart, sexy and howlingly funny. Having a bad day? Tell Me Lies is just the tonic to make you laugh again." - Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author of The Apprentice

Three bestselling romance authors join forces for this three-in-one volume. In Krentz's Test of Time, a woman discovers that love is the only thing her new husband doesn't want. In Gerritsen's Thief of Hearts, a gentleman bandit and a cat burglar steal each others' hearts. And in Cameron's Moontide, a woman goes home to make peace with her past which includes the man she could never forget.

When a patient, a hospital nurse, dies following a routine operation, attorney David Ransom sets out to sue the surgeon for malpractice, until Dr. Kate Chesne challenges him to help her uncover the truth - that she has been framed, her patient has been murdered, and a killer is abroad.

From New York Times bestseller Tess Gerritsen and acclaimed thriller writer Gary Braver comes a sexy murder mystery about a reckless affair and dangerous secrets. Taryn Moore is young, beautiful, and brilliant...so why would she kill herself? When Detective Frankie Loomis arrives on the scene to investigate the girl's fatal plunge from her apartment balcony, she knows in her gut there's more to the story, especially after the autopsy reveals that the college senior was pregnant. It could be reason enough for suicide--or a motive for murder. To English professor Jack Dorian, Taryn was the ultimate fantasy: intelligent, adoring, and completely off limits. But there was also a dark side to Taryn, a dangerous streak that threatened those she turned her affections to--including Jack. And now that she's dead, his problems are just beginning. After Frankie uncovers a trove of sordid secrets, it becomes clear that Jack may know the truth. He is guilty of deception, but is he capable of cold-blooded murder?

THE FIRST BODY IS A MYSTERY. She's young. She's beautiful. And her corpse, laid out in the office of Boston medical examiner Kat Novak, betrays no secrets - except for a matchbook clutched in one stiff hand, seven numbers scrawled inside. THE NEXT BODY IS A WARNING. When a second victim is discovered, Kat begins to fear that a serial killer is stalking the streets. The police are sceptical. The mayor won't listen. And Kat's chief suspect is one of the town's most prominent citizens. THE FINAL BODY . . . MIGHT BE HERS. With the death toll rising, Kat races to expose a deadly predator who is closer than she ever dreamt. And every move she makes could be her very last.

Miranda Wood has been having an affair with her boss. She's determined to break it off with him - but he's equally determined to keep her. When he calls her and tells her that he's coming over, Miranda flees her house, desperate not to see him. She comes back to a dark, cold cottage - and a dead man lying in her bedroom.

David Swift, docente di storia della scienza alla Columbia University, viene chiamato d'urgenza: Hans Kleinman, il suo vecchio professore di fisica, è stato aggredito e adesso è in ospedale in pericolo di vita. Kleinman che, cinquant'anni prima, era considerato uno dei più brillanti assistenti di Albert Einstein, è in stato confusionale e ripete in maniera ossessiva due termini tedeschi - Einheitliche Feldtheorie - e una serie di cifre. David intusce il significato di quelle parole: il professore si sta riferendo alla "teoria unitaria dei campi", quella che spiegherebbe tutte le forze della natura. E sa pure che Einstein ha dedicato gran parte della vita a formularla, ma senza riuscirci... O forse no? Nel giro di poche ore, David viene fermato dall'FBI con l'accusa di omicidio e diventa l'obiettivo di un uomo determinato a tutto pur di scoprire quelle equazioni rivoluzionarie. Perché David è la chiave, l'unica persona che, interpretando e seguendo gli indizi criptici sussurrategli da Kleinman, può trovare la soluzione a un'ipotesi scientifica così audace e devastante che potrebbe piegare le leggi dell'universo alla volontà umana...

The sinking of a cargo ship and the slaughter of its crew seemed a senseless act of violence. But Clea Rice knows the truth and is determined to expose the culprits. When Jordan Tavistock is asked to steal the indiscreet letters of a friend, he reluctantly obliges, only to be caught red-handed - by another burglar.

Attempting to discover what happened to her father twenty years earlier, Willy travels to Vietnam, where she meets ex-soldier Guy Barnard, who is willing to help her but has hidden motives of his own.

A ringing phone in the middle of the night shakes newlywed Sarah Fontaine awake. Expecting her husband's call from Longdon she hears instead an unfamiliar voice. Nick O'Hara from the U.S. State Department is calling with devastating news: Geoffrey Fontaine, Sarah's husband of two months, died in a hotel fire . . . in Berlin. Convinced her husband is still alive, Sarah forces a confrontation with Nick that finds them crisscrossing Europe on a desperate search for Geoffrey. Trying to stay one heartbeat ahead of a dangerous killer, the become quarry in the clandestine world of international espionage, risking everything for answers that may prove fatal. --Ce texte fait référence à une édition épuisée ou non disponible de ce titre.

Old secrets die hard.... The quiet scandal surrounding her parents' deaths twenty years ago has always haunted Beryl Tavistock. Now she's decided that the only way to exorcise the ghosts of the past is to search for the truth. Beryl starts asking dangerous questions, and the answers are proving that old secrets die hard. Caught in what's become a deadly game of cat-and-mouse, her quest takes her from the rain-slick streets of Paris to the sun-drenched isles of Greece. And as she gets pulled into a world of espionage, Beryl quickly discovers that she needs help. Richard Wolf, an ex-CIA agent and a man she's only just met, is her only hope. But in a world where trust is a double-edged sword, friends become enemies, and enemies become killers . . .

He emerged from the mist ... . right in front of Cathy Weaver's car, running from would-be killers who were rapidly closing in. One look at his fog-shrouded form told Cathy this sexy stranger needed her help. Victor 's story sounded like the raving of a man at the brink of madness, but his status as a hunted man was supported by the haunted look in his eyes - and the bullet hole in his shoulder. As each hour brought pursuers ever closer, Cathy was powerless to resist this desperate man. His kisses tasted of deception and desire, unleashing a thirst in Cathy that not even fear could quench. But was she giving her trust to a man in danger ... or trusting her life to a dangerous man?

A thrilling romance from the queen of suspense. Perfect for fans of Karen Rose and Lisa Gardner. Had she survived because of fate, coincidence or just luck?

A serial novel featuring contributions by twenty-six masters of suspense follows detective Jon Nunn as he re-opens a ten-year-old case to discover if the wrong person was convicted and put to death for the murder of art curator Christopher Thomas.

"A woman trying to outrun her past is drawn to a quiet coastal town in Maine--and to a string of unsolved murders--in this haunting tale of romantic suspense from New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen."-- Provided by publisher

Set in a New York apartment building, Fourteen Days is an irresistibly propulsive novel with an unusual twist: each character in this diverse, eccentric cast of neighbours has been secretly written by a different, major literary voice - from Margaret Atwood and John Grisham to Emma Donoghue and Celeste Ng. One week into lockdown, the tenants of a run-down apartment building in Manhattan have begun to gather on the rooftop each evening and tell stories. With each passing night, more and more neighbours gather, bringing chairs and milk crates and overturned pails. Gradually the tenants - some of whom have barely spoken to each other before now - become real neighbours. A dazzling, heartwarming and ultimately surprising narrative, Fourteen Days is an ode to the power of storytelling and human connection. Includes writing from: Charlie Jane Anders, Margaret Atwood, Jennine Capo Crucet, Pat Cummings, Joseph Cassara, Angie Cruz, Sylvia Day, Emma Donoghue, Dave Eggers, Diana Gabaldon, Tess Gerritsen, John Grisham, Maria Hinojosa, Mira Jacob, Erica Jong, CJ Lyons, Celeste Ng, Tommy Orange, Mary Pope Osborne, Doug Preston, Alice Randall, Caroline Randall, Ishmael Reed, Roxana Robinson, Nelly Rosario, James Shapiro, Hampton Sides, R.L. Stine, Nafissa Thompson-Spires, Monique Truong, Scott Turow, Luis Alberto Urrea, Rachel Vail, Weike Wang, DeShawn Charles Winslow, Meg Wolitzer

Zemsta straszniejsza niż starożytna klątwa Detektyw Jane Rizzoli najmniej wierzyła, że kiedykolwiek będzie badać wybryki sił nieziemskich? Jednak dokładnie takie wyjaśnienie otrzymuje, gdy przybywa na miejsce zbrodni w bostońskiej dzielnicy Chinatown. Morderczy duch, który odcina kobietom ręce i podrzyna gardła, zostawiając obok ofiary kępkę cudzych włosów. Jane jest przekonana: nie ma tu zapachu mistycyzmu. Ktoś całkiem żywy i prawdziwy rozpoczął krwawą masakrę w mieście. Śledztwo prowadzi detektywów do wydarzenia sprzed prawie dwudziestu lat: masowego morderstwa w bostońskiej dzielnicy Chinatown. Czy ktoś zdecydował się powtórzyć krwawą historię z przeszłości? Czy mam dokończyć to, co kiedyś zacząłem?

Svazek obsahuje zkrácené verze čtyř úspěšných románů oddychových žánrů současné anglosaské provenience. Jednotlivé tituly jsou doplněny stručnými informacemi o jejich tvůrcích. Samostatný napínavý příběh známé autorky krimi žánru Tess Gerritsenové "Hra s ohněm" vypráví o pátrání po tajemném původu neobyčejné, vášnivé skladby - valčíku Incendio. Román Phaedry Patrickové "Podivuhodná odhalení Arthura Peppera" je příběhem osamělého muže, jenž díky nalezenému náramku objevuje tajemství své zemřelé ženy, ale i novou chuť do života. "Trojkoruna" je třetí díl volné detektivní série Jeff Hinkley, ve kterém Felix Francis zasadil napínavou krimi zápletku do vzrušujícího prostředí amerických koňských dostihů. Sophie Kinsella přináší moderní příběh o předstírání dokonalého života, který za vysněnou podobou silně pokulhává, pod názvem "Můj (téměř) dokonalý život".

Ein heißer Sommer. Ein schrecklicher Leichenfund. Mehr als ein dunkles Geheimnis aus der Vergangenheit, das dabei ans Licht kommt ... Jahr für Jahr kommen die Sommergäste nach Purity und beziehen die imposanten Ferienhäuser am Maiden Pond – misstrauisch beäugt von den Anwohnern, die den reichen Großstädtern nicht über den Weg trauen. Als eines Tages ein Mädchen aus einer der Urlauberfamilien verschwindet und kurz darauf menschliche Überreste aus dem See geborgen werden, spitzen sich die Ereignisse in der Kleinstadt zu. Die Polizei ermittelt erfolglos – bis Maggie Bird und der »Martini-Club« ihre Expertise zur Verfügung stellen. Der Club mag zwar aus Spionen im Ruhestand bestehen – doch das Ermitteln verlernt man nie … Für noch mehr Nervenkitzel lesen Sie auch die mitreißenden Thriller um Detective Jane Rizzoli & Gerichtsmedizinerin Maura Isles von Tess Gerritsen!

Бостонский детектив Джейн Риццоли с помощью паталогоанатома Мауры Айлз расследует жестокое убийство Леона Готта — таксидермиста и заядлого охотника. Его сын Эллиот пропал во время путешествия по Африке за шесть лет до этого. Между двумя происшествиями неожиданно обнаруживается связь. Полицейские выходят на Милли Джекобсон — единственную выжившую в том самом сафари. Кажется, страх навсегда изувечил ее. Но Джейн просит Милли о невозможном: шагнуть навстречу самому опасному хищнику на свете — человеку, стать для него приманкой…

Vier spannende Thriller der internationalen Bestsellerautorin Tess Gerritsen! 1) Der Anruf kam nach Mitternacht: Auf der Suche nach dem Mörder ihres Mannes hat Sarah nur einen Verbündeten: den verführerischen Nick O`Hara. Noch bevor sie verstehen, was passiert, sind sie jedoch Gejagte in einem riskanten Spiel, in dem Informationen alles und Menschenleben nichts bedeuten. 2) Angst in deinen Augen: Zweimal rettet der Cop Sam der Krankenschwester Nina das Leben. Er sieht die Angst in ihren Augen und verliebt sich in Nina. Aber solange er nicht weiß, wo ihr grausamer Feind lauert, darf er sich nicht zu seinen Gefühlen bekennen! 3) Sag niemals stirb: Wilone will in Vietnam die Wahrheit über das Schicksal ihres spurlos verschwundenen Vaters herausfinden. Begleitet von dem attraktiven Biologen Guy, begibt sie sich auf eine lebensgefährliche Suche – denn ein unberechenbarer Widersacher ist ihnen stets einen Schritt voraus. 4) Gefährliche Begierde: Hat Miranda wirklich seinen Halbbruder Richard umgebracht? Anfangs ist Chase fest davon überzeugt, bald wachsen seine Zweifel. Wenn die Frau, deren Ausstrahlung ihn so fesselt, es aber nicht war … Wer hat Richard dann auf dem Gewissen?

Obsesja, która przetrwała lata... Pani X, mumia przypadkowo znaleziona w bostońskim Crispin Museum, to medialna sensacja. Archeolodzy, z Josephine Pulcillo na czele, szacują jej wiek na 2000 lat. Jakie jest więc ich zdziwienie, kiedy podczas tomografii komputerowej odkrywają w zmumifikowanym ciele kulę… całkiem współczesną. A mumią zaczynają się zajmować nie muzealnicy, ale lekarka sądowa Maura Isles i detektyw Jane Rizzoli. Szybko okazuje się, że w nieuporządkowanych magazynach muzeum ktoś przechowywał własne zbiory… Policja znajduje tam zwłoki kilku kobiet. Tymczasem Josephine Pulcillo znika. Rozpoczyna się pełen fałszywych tropów wyścig z czasem. Czy kobiecy duet śledczy zdoła rozwiązać zagadkę sięgającą daleko w przeszłość…?

Das Geheimlabor: Brisantes Material über illegale Forschungen bringt Cathy Weaver in Lebensgefahr – nur durch seine Schuld. In Dr. Victor Holland erwacht der Beschützerinstinkt für die Frau, die er liebt … Tödliche Spritzen: Dr. Kate Chesne wird wegen eines tödlichen Kunstfehlers angeklagt – doch ist sie wirklich schuldig? Als eine weitere Frau stirbt, wächst in Anwalt David Ransom die Sorge, dass die schöne Kate selbst in Gefahr ist … Die Meisterdiebin: Clea Rice kann es nicht fassen: Sie ist nicht die einzige Einbrecherin in dem Herrenhaus! Bevor sie jedoch fliehen kann, findet sie sich in den Armen des Fremden wieder … Wer ist dieser faszinierende Mann? Verrat in Paris: Beryl Travistock muss es wissen: Wie sind ihre Eltern, französische Geheimagenten, damals in Paris wirklich ums Leben gekommen? Richard Wolf hilft ihr nicht nur bei ihren Nachforschungen …

's Nachts dringt hij de slaapkamers van vrouwen binnen, die geen idee hebben welk gruwelijk lot hun te wachten staat. De precisie waarmee de moordenaar te werk gaat wijst erop dat hij gestoord is. De kranten geven hem de bijnaam 'De chirurg'. De politie vestigt al haar hoop op Catherine Cordell, die twee jaar geleden een soortgelijke aanval heeft overleefd door haar belager neer te schieten. Maar Catherines wereld stort in als deze nieuwe moordenaar de details van toen blijkt te kennen. De enige die ze vertrouwt is rechercheur Thomas Moore. Kan hij haar beschermen tegen deze meedogenloze jager?

Das Geheimlabor: Ein Schuss! Weiter, nur weiter. Voller Panik stolpert Victor Holland durch den nächtlichen Wald. Die Schritte seines Verfolgers unerbittlich hinter ihm. Plötzlich Lichter; eine Straße, endlich in Sicherheit … Cathy kann den Aufprall nicht mehr verhindern, als der Mann aus der Dunkelheit vor ihr Auto stürzt. Auf der Fahrt ins Krankenhaus schaut er sich immer wieder um. Bevor man ihn in den OP schiebt, will er Cathy noch unbedingt etwas sagen ― aber seine Kräfte verlassen ihn. Als Cathy am nächsten Tag ihre Schulfreundin tot auffindet, wird ihr klar: Victor wollte sie warnen! Tödliche Spritzen: Ein Kunstfehler bei einer Operation kostet eine Frau das Leben. Dr. Kate Chesne gerät unter Verdacht. Erst als eine weitere Frau stirbt, beginnt der Anwalt David Ransom zu ahnen, dass Kate unschuldig ist und das nächste Opfer sein könnte. Er spürt, dass die schöne Ärztin seine Hilfe braucht, und will alles tun, um sie zu beschützen.

Famous killers have fan clubs. Hamish Wolfe is charming, magnetic and very persuasive. Famed for his good looks, he receives adoring letters every day from his countless admirers. He's also a convicted murderer, facing life in prison. Who would join such a club? Maggie Rosie is a successful lawyer and true-crime author. Reclusive and enigmatic, she only takes on cases she can win. Hamish is convinced that Maggie can change his fate. Maggie is determined not to get involved. She thinks she's immune to the charms of such a man. But maybe not this time ...Would you?

W najnowszym, trzynastym tomie cyklu kryminalnego Rizzoli & Isles, Tess Gerritsen powraca z detektyw Jane Rizzoli i lekarką medycyny sądowej Maurą Isles. W centrum wydarzeń znajduje się matka Jane, Angela, która podejrzewa, że nowi sąsiedzi skrywają mroczne tajemnice. Detektyw Rizzoli i Isles prowadzą śledztwo w sprawie brutalnego morderstwa wdowy Sofii Suarez, pielęgniarki, która została pobita na śmierć. W miarę postępów w dochodzeniu odkrywają, że Sofia miała sekrety, a jej ostatnie połączenia telefoniczne prowadzą do tajemniczych numerów. Sprawa komplikuje się, gdy Jane dostrzega związek między Sofią a ofiarą wypadku sprzed kilku miesięcy. Angela Rizzoli, zaniepokojona sytuacją w sąsiedztwie, niepokoi się o bezpieczeństwo córki, ale Jane nie traktuje jej obaw poważnie. Angela jest przekonana, że w ich spokojnej okolicy czai się niebezpieczeństwo. Tymczasem Jane i Maura, pochłonięte sprawą Sofii, nie zauważają, że coś złowrogiego dzieje się tuż obok. Czy Angela zdoła przekonać córkę do poważnego potraktowania swoich obaw, zanim będzie za późno? To emocjonujący kryminał z doskonałym duetem bohaterek, który z pewnością wstrząśnie czytelnikami.

Detektyw Jane Rizzoli i doktor Maura Isles w kolejnym tomie cyklu zekranizowanego przez telewizję TNT! Ciemna strona ludzkiej natury i niebezpieczne sekrety Gerritsen w najlepszej formie. W murach klasztoru w Nowej Anglii zostaje popełniona makabryczna zbrodnia, której ofiarami są dwie zakonnice jedna martwa, druga ciężko ranna. Brutalny atak wydaje się pozbawiony motywu, a starsze siostry zakonne nie są w stanie pomóc policjantom prowadzącym śledztwo. Ale sekcja zwłok martwej kobiety, przeprowadzona przez doktor Maurę Isles, przynosi szokującą informację: dwudziestoczteroletnia siostra Camille, jedyna nowicjuszka zakonu, wydała na świat potomstwo, zanim została zamordowana. Potem niepokojąca sprawa przybiera kolejny wstrząsający obrót, gdy inna kobieta zostaje znaleziona zamordowana w opuszczonym budynku, a jej ciało jest okaleczone nie do poznania. Isles i detektyw Jane Rizzoli wpadają na trop, który łączy te straszliwe rzezie. Gdy dawno pogrzebane tajemnice wychodzą na światło dzienne, Maura Isles odkrywa, że sprawa dotyczy jej osobiście Gerritsen ma wyobraźnię, która pozwala jej odmalować czeluści ludzkiej duszy tak mroczne i przerażające, że nawet Edgar Allan Poe i H.P. Lovecraft wydają się przy niej niewiniątkami. Chicago Tribune

Następna część porywającego cyklu powieści o detektyw Jane Rizzoli i doktor Maurze Isles, na którego podstawie powstał głośny serial wyprodukowany przez telewizję TNT! Dwie siostry, które nie miały o sobie pojęcia. Dwie historie życia, które pobiegły tym samym torem. Tajemnica, która przyniosła wolność. Te same oczy, te same włosy, te same usta Policyjna ekipa, która odpowiada na wezwanie do Brookline, dzielnicy Bostonu, jest przekonana, że ma przed sobą zwłoki doktor Maury Isles. Tymczasem Maura staje przed nimi cała i zdrowa, choć nieco zaskoczona, że policyjne wozy blokują dojazd do jej mieszkania. Groźba? Okrutny żart? Przypadek? Żadna z tych możliwości nie wchodzi w rachubę. Zamordowana kobieta nie tylko wygląda jak Maura ma tę samą datę urodzenia, budowę ciała, ten sam kod DNA. Straszliwe odkrycie powoduje lawinę zdarzeń, które doprowadzą do wyjaśnienia serii morderstw dokonywanych przez ostatnie czterdzieści lat na ciężarnych kobietach. I powie wiele o Maurze Isles: o tym, kim jest i skąd pochodzi. Niepokojąca powieść, której nie sposób odłożyć przed finałową sceną. Gatunek thrillera w swojej najwybitniejszej odsłonie. Harlan Coben Jeden z najmocniejszych głosów wśród współczesnych twórców thrillera. The Providence Journal

Zij krijgt de schrik van haar leven... Een naamloze, mooie vrouw schijnt niet meer dan de volgende dode in het lijkenhuis te zijn. Maar als patholoog-anatoom Maura Isles de lijkenzak openritst, krijgt ze de schrik van haar leven. Het lijk opent de ogen. De nog levende vrouw wordt bliksemsnel naar het ziekenhuis overgebracht. Maar iets bizars verandert in iets dodelijks. Met schokkende, koelbloedige precisie vermoordt ze een bewaker en gijzelt enkele mensen. Waaronder een zwangere patiënt: rechercheur Jane Rizzoli. Wie is deze gewelddadige vrouw en wat wil ze? Terwijl de uren van zinderende spanning doortikken, voegt Maura zich bij Janes echtgenoot, FBI-agent Gabriel Dean, in een poging de identiteit van de geheimzinnige moordenares te achterhalen. Alleen Jane, in de val met de gewapende, waanzinnige vrouw, bezit de sleutel tot het mysterie.... Als ze het overleeft.

Początek cyklu książek o detektyw Jane Rizzoli i doktor Laurze Isles, na podstawie którego nakręcono głośny serial! Tess Gerritsen zapewniła sobie pozycję czołowej autorki thrillerów medycznych wyprzedziła nawet Robina Cooka, uznawanego za mistrza gatunku. Zabójca, który zna najbardziej skrywane tajemnice swoich ofiar. Przerażające, wyglądające na rytualne akty przemocy dokonywane na samotnych kobietach. Ofiara, której udało się obronić, znowu staje w obliczu niebezpieczeństwa W Bostonie grasuje morderca biorący na cel samotne młode kobiety. Prasa nazywa go Chirurgiem, ponieważ zanim odbierze życie swoim ofiarom, z przerażającą precyzją usuwa im macice. Bez znieczulenia. Policja ustala, że podobna seria morderstw miała miejsce dwa lata wcześniej. Problem polega jednak na tym, że ich sprawca został zastrzelony przez doktor Catherine Cordell. Piękna lekarka zatrudniona w bostońskim centrum medycznym była jedyną ofiarą, której udało się ujść z życiem z rąk psychopaty. Teraz znów czuje się zagrożona. Jej jedynym sprzymierzeńcem wydaje się Thomas Moore, detektyw prowadzący śledztwo wraz z Jane Rizzoli. Ale nawet on nie może w pełni chronić doktor Cordell przed genialnym myśliwym ze skalpelem. Lepsza od Cooka, Palmera, a nawet Michaela Crichtona. W moim domu czytamy każdą jej książkę. Stephen King

Detektyw Jane Rizzoli i doktor Maura Isles w kolejnej, pełnej zwrotów akcji odsłonie bestsellerowego cyklu! Pani X, mumia przypadkowo znaleziona w bostońskim Crispin Museum, to medialna sensacja. Archeolodzy, z Josephine Pulcillo na czele, szacują jej wiek na 2000 lat. Jakie jest więc ich zdziwienie, kiedy podczas tomografii komputerowej odkrywają w zmumifikowanym ciele kulę całkiem współczesną. A mumią zaczynają się zajmować nie muzealnicy, ale lekarka sądowa Maura Isles i detektyw Jane Rizzoli. Szybko okazuje się, że w nieuporządkowanych magazynach muzeum ktoś przechowywał własne zbiory Policja znajduje tam zwłoki kilku kobiet. Tymczasem Josephine Pulcillo znika. Rozpoczyna się pełen fałszywych tropów wyścig z czasem. Czy kobiecy duet śledczy zdoła rozwiązać zagadkę sięgającą daleko w przeszłość? Bezlitośnie pochłaniająca historia opowiedziana przez jeden z najwszechstronniejszych głosów współczesnego thrillera. Providence Journal Wspaniała, trzymająca w napięciu powieść z mnóstwem zwrotów akcji. Znakomicie skonstruowana, zajmująca fabuła. Toronto Globe and Mail

Hartslag Dokter Abby DiMatteo is er trots op dat ze mag samenwerken met het beroemde transplantatieteam van het Bayside-ziekenhuis in Boston. Maar wanneer ze een donorhart aan een stervende, niet verzekerde jongen toewijst, in plaats van aan de rijke patiënte Nina Voss, komt Abby's carrière ernstig in gevaar. Plotseling komt er een nieuw hart vrij voor Nina Voss, maar Abby twijfelt aan de herkomst. Niets kan haar echter voorbereiden op het ultieme verraad onder de felle lampen van de operatiekamer… Diagnose besmet Dokter Toby Harper heeft nachtdienst in het Springer-ziekenhuis als er een man in kritieke toestand wordt binnengebracht. De verwarde man reageert nauwelijks op de behandeling en verdwijnt dan spoorloos. Voor Toby hem kan vinden, wordt ze geconfronteerd met een nieuwe patiënt met dezelfde symptomen. Hij komt uit hetzelfde luxe verzorgingscomplex. Toby ontdekt dat er hormooninjecties worden gegeven aan vermogende bejaarden. De artsen van Brant Hill deinzen nergens meer voor terug…

Tess Gerritsen joined the front ranks of thriller writers with her "New York Times" bestseller, "Harvest." Now she weaves utter medical authenticity into another novel of gripping suspense, as a dedicated woman doctor probes too deeply into the cause of a lethal, mystifying outbreak.The overnight ER rotation at Springer Hospital suits Dr. Toby Harper just fine -- until its calm is shattered by a man Toby admits one quiet night. Delirious and in critical condition from a possible viral infection of the brain, he barely responds to treatment...and then he disappears without a trace. But before Toby can find her missing patient, a second case occurs, revealing a chilling evidence of an infection that can only be spread through direct tissue exchange. Soon Toby's on a trail that winds from a pregnant sixteen-year-old prostitute to an unexpected tragedy in her own home. Only then does she discover the an evil, deadly design to the frightening epidemic.

Jane Rizzoli i Maura Isles, bohaterki cyklu powieści oraz nakręconego na jego podstawie serialu Partnerki, mają do rozwiązania kolejną mroczną zagadkę. Pięć ofiar, w tym troje dzieci, zabitych strzałami w głowy. Jedynym świadkiem jest Teddy Clock, który uniknął losu adopcyjnych rodziców i przybranego rodzeństwa. To jego drugie ocalenie dwa lata wcześniej uszedł z życiem, kiedy zabito mu biologicznych rodziców i siostry. Po kolejnej próbie zamachu chłopiec za sprawą detektyw Jane Rizzoli trafia do specjalizującej się w opiece nad dziećmi z urazami psychicznymi prywatnej szkoły Eversong. Dziwnym trafem w placówce jest jeszcze dwójka nastolatków, których historia w niepokojący sposób przypomina przeszłość Teddyego. Wszystko wskazuje na to, że los tych dzieci jest przesądzony Chyba że Rizzoli i Isles położą kres działaniom zabójcy.

An ordinary man's desperate search for his daughter leads him into a dark world of corruption, exploitation, and murder. An increasingly sly cautionary tale about modern life . . . the book's pace is nonstop.--"Booklist."

TESS GERRITSENOVÁ - ZOMRI EŠTE RAZ Leopardy sú samotárski lovci a je ťažké vystopovať ich. Prikradnú sa ku koristi s mrazivou presnosťou. V tom sa nelíšia od zabijaka, ktorého hľadajú detektívka Jane Rizzoliová a forenzná patologička Maura Islesová, ked ich privolajú k bizarnému zločinu v Bostone. EVE CHASEOVÁ - SÍDLO V CORNWALLE Lorna a jej snúbenec Jon cestujú po malebnom Cornwalle a hľadajú vhodnú lokalitu na svoju plánovanú svatbu. Navštívia panské sídlo Black Rabbit Hall, ktoré je síce dosť ošumelé, ale dýcha z neho zašlá sláva. Lorne zámoček ihneď učaruje, ale súčasne čudne rozjatrí niečo v jej vnútri. JORN LIER HORST - POĽOVNÉ PSY Mnoho ľudí v Nórsku si pamätá šokujúci prípad vraždy dvadsaťročnej Cecilie Lindenovej. Teraz po sedemnástich rokoch, samá kauza znova vrátiť na súd. Vrah totiž tvrdí, že ho odsúdili na základe sfalšovaných dôkazov.Pre detektíva Williama Wistinga to nie je dobrá správa. VASEEM KHAN - NEČAKANÉ DEDIČSTVO INŠPEKTORA ČOPRU Inšpektor Ašvin Čopra z bombajského policajného zboru očakáva svoj posledný deň v službe s úzkosťou. Celý život sa staral, aby v jeho meste vládla spravodlivosť, a teraz sa bojí, čo si počne sám so sebou. Zasiahne však osud a jeho život sa zvrtne úplne inak, ako čakal.