Tess Gerritsen Ordine dei libri (cronologico)

Maggie a její přátelé z Martini klubu mají za sebou roky práce pro tajné služby spojené s až příliš dobrodružným životem, a tak na stará kolena netouží po ničem jiném než po klidu, jenž našli v ospalém přímořském městečku. Jenže stíny minulosti občas dosáhnou i na místa, kde lišky dávají dobrou noc. Zdejší poněkud monotónní život naruší jako každé léto příliv turistů a mladá velitelka policie Jo má najednou plno práce. Letos ale musí řešit i něco mnohem vážnějšího než obvyklé hlučné opilce, výtržnosti a drobné krádeže: z domu u jezera zmizela mladičká dívka. Podezření padne na jednoho z místních obyvatel. Maggie je však přesvědčená o jeho nevině, a tak se spolu s bývalými kolegy zapojí do vyšetřování a uzavřou s Jo křehké spojenectví. Policistka si tak musí poradit nejen se samotným pátráním a nátlakem bohaté rodiny zmizelé dívky, ale i s partičkou někdy až příliš akčních důchodců. A když se objeví stopy vedoucí k dávné nevyřešené vraždě a po léta skrývaným temným tajemstvím, situace se zkomplikuje ještě víc…

Ein Spenderherz führt auf die Spur eines eiskalten Verbrechens ... Assistenzärztin Abby DiMatteo ist außer sich: Nachdem ihr eine der begehrten Stellen im Transplantationsteam des Boston Bay Hospitals angeboten wurde, bekommt sie es bei ihrer ersten Operation mit fragwürdiger Krankenhauspolitik zu tun. Eines der raren Spenderherzen soll an die keineswegs todkranke Frau des schwerreichen Victor Voss gehen. Abby wird misstrauisch und beginnt eigene Nachforschungen anzustellen. Nicht ahnend, wen sie sich damit zum Feind macht – und aus welcher dunklen Quelle dieses Herz stammt … Für noch mehr nervenzerreißende Spannung aus der Feder von Thrill-Königin Tess Gerritsen lesen Sie auch »Spy Coast – Die Spionin« oder die Fälle für Detective Jane Rizzoli und Pathologin Maura Isles!

INCLUDES A BONUS SHORT STORY BY LEE CHILD AND TESS GERRITSEN, STARRING JACK REACHER AND THE ENIGMATIC MAGGIE BIRD. The Summer Guests is a thrilling new mystery from a Sunday Times bestselling author. Maggie Bird's 'book group' consists of retired spies living quietly in the seaside town of Purity. This summer, they plan to indulge in reading and birdwatching, but trouble looms as summer guests arrive. Acting Police Chief Jo Thibodeau faces her own challenges with packed streets, bar brawls, and petty theft, compounded by the disappearance of a teenager near the lake. When a close friend becomes a prime suspect, Maggie and her Martini Club must set aside their leisurely pursuits to help. Jo grapples with a powerful family seeking answers and a meddlesome group of retirees. Together, can they navigate the complexities of the case and uncover one of the deadliest scandals their town has ever faced? This gripping tale has been described as 'The Thursday Murder Club on steroids.' Praised for her storytelling, the author captivates readers with an immersive and compelling narrative.

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

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).

Odhalte jejich tajemství … než bude pozdě! Napravená zlodějka Clea Riceová byla svědkem už tolika zločinů, že je pevně rozhodnutá vést spořádaný život. Netuší však, že její hledání spravedlnosti ji přivede do náruče bohatého anglického džentlmena Jordana Tavistocka. S rostoucí přitažlivostí však roste i nebezpečí. A najednou nezáleží na tom, zda mohou aristokrat a zlodějka najít společné štěstí… ale zda přežijí tak dlouho, aby to zjistili.

'Gerritsen is a born storyteller, and this new series showcases her talents more than ever. Irresistible and highly recommended!' LEE CHILD 'I loved it. A hugely entertaining read!' ANN CLEEVES Maggie Bird is many things. A chicken farmer. A good neighbour. A seemingly average retiree living in the seaside town of Purity. She's also a darned good rifle shot. And she never talks about her past. But when an unidentified body is left on Maggie's driveway, she knows it's a calling card from old times. It's been fifteen years since the failed mission that ended her career as a spy, and cost her far more than her job. Step forward the 'Martini Club' - Maggie's silver-haired book group (to anyone who asks), and a cohort of former spies behind closed doors. With the help of her old friends - and always one step ahead of the persistent local cop - Maggie might still be able to save the life she's built. The Spy Coast is the first novel in the Martini Club series. 'Action-packed pages, G-force twists and turns, and a platoon of fascinating characters' DAVID BALDACCI

Rizzoli & Isles return, in the nail-biting, new Sunday Times bestselling thriller from Tess Gerritsen. The murder of Sofia Suarez is both gruesome and seemingly senseless. Why would anyone target a respected nurse who was well-liked by her friends and her neighbours? As Detective Jane Rizzoli and Forensic Pathologist Maura Isles investigate the baffling case, they discover that Sofia was guarding a dangerous secret -- a secret that may have led the killer straight to her door. Meanwhile, Jane's watchful mother Angela Rizzoli is conducting an investigation of her own. She may be a grandmother, not a police detective, but she's savvy enough to know there's something very strange, perhaps even dangerous, about the new neighbours across the street. The problem is, no one believes her, not even her own daughter. Immersed in the hunt for Sofia's killer, Jane and Maura are too busy to pay attention to Angela's fears. With no one listening to her, and danger mounting in her neighbourhood, Angela just may be forced to take action on her own...

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?

La vita di Ava Collette, scrittrice di libri di cucina, è stata sconvolta da un’indicibile tragedia. Per ritrovare pace e serenità, Ava ha deciso di lasciare Boston e trasferirsi a Brodie’s Watch, una magnifica casa in una tranquilla cittadina sulla costa del Maine. Qui, ne è certa, finirà di scrivere il manuale sulla cucina del New England a cui lavora da mesi e troverà il modo di superare il passato. Tutto sembra andare alla perfezione, ma Ava ha la costante sensazione di non essere sola. Finché i suoi dubbi non trovano conferma: una notte si sveglia di soprassalto e si trova faccia a faccia con un’apparizione che la turba profondamente. Davanti a lei c’è un uomo, ma non dovrebbe esserci perché il suo aspetto è quello di una persona morta molti, molti anni prima, un ufficiale di marina che, a quanto si mormora in paese, non ha mai lasciato quella casa. Da quel momento Ava impiegherà le sue giornate indagando su quell’uomo, sparito improvvisamente nel nulla… mentre di notte si lascerà affascinare e infine sedurre dalle sue visite spettrali, in un susseguirsi di eventi che la faranno dubitare della propria sanità mentale. Ma è più vicina alla realtà di quanto possa sospettare: esiste un segreto, che la gente di quel posto sperduto si bisbiglia all’orecchio, e che Ava dovrà svelare in fretta, prima che il numero delle vittime aumenti... includendo anche lei.

Polisiye meraklılarının kaçırmaması gereken bir roman. Tess Gerritsen’in en iyi kitaplarından biri. -San Francisco Review of Books- Korku filmi yapımcısı genç bir kadınla, bekâr bir muhasebecinin cesedi bulunduğunda bu iki farklı cinayeti birbirine bağlayan hiçbir kanıt yoktur ortada. Cesetlerde belirgin yaralar bulunsa da ölüm sebebi belli değildir. Adli tabip Maura Isles bu iki cinayetin birbirine bağlı olabileceğini düşününce, dedektif Jane Rizzoli hummalı bir araştırmaya girişir. Soruşturma geçmişte büyük bir taciz vakasının kurbanı olan genç bir kadına, gerçek bir hikâyeye dayanması muhtemel bir korku filmine, gaddar ve sıra dışı ölümlere maruz kalmış azizlere doğru genişler. Rizzoli ile Isles tam katili köşeye sıkıştırdıklarını düşündüklerinde çok uzun süre saklı kalmış bir sır yüzeye çıkıp başka masumların da hayatını tehdit etmeye başlar...

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.

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".

A beautiful violinist is haunted by a very old piece of music she finds in a strange antique shop in Rome. The first time Julia Ansdell picks up The Incendio Waltz, she knows it’s a strikingly unusual composition. But while playing the piece, Julia blacks out and awakens to find her young daughter implicated in acts of surprising violence. And when she travels to Venice to find the previous owner of the music, she uncovers a dark secret that involves dangerously powerful people—a family who would stop at nothing to keep Julia from bringing the truth to light.

When a young woman is found dead, Detective Jane Rizzoli and Forensic Pathologist Maura Isles are called to the scene. The body bears stratling wounds, though the actual cause of death is a mystery. The 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 at first appear. As Rizzoli and Isles race to discover the link between the victims before the killer strikes again, a young woman watches from the sidelines. She has the answers they're looking for. But she has to stay quiet, if she wants to stay alive ...

V potemnělém římském obchůdku se starožitnostmi objeví houslistka Julia Ansdellová náhodně notový zápis neobyčejné, neznámé skladby – valčíku Incendio – a jeho zvláštní melodie, plná vášně, bolesti i mrazivé krásy, jí okamžitě učaruje. Julia se rozhodne Incendio nastudovat a seznámit s ním veřejnost. Vrátí se domů do Bostonu, ale od okamžiku, kdy se její smyčec dotkne strun a vzduch se rozezní ohnivými, hypnotizujícími tóny, začne se dít cosi podivného – a Juliin svět se octne v ohrožení. Ve snaze ochránit svou rodinu se Julia rozhodne vypátrat autora skladby a důvod, proč vznikla. Ve starobylých Benátkách objeví desítky let staré tajemství. Kdosi je však odhodlán zabránit odhalení pravdy, ať to stojí cokoli. Výjimečný samostatný thriller autorky případů Jane Rizzoliové a Maury Islesové, mimořádný tím, že houslovou skladbu, která tvoří jeho hlavní zápletku, složila sama Tess Gerritsenová…

“Dit is zinloos. Natuurlijk is je vader dood.’ Willy's vader is een van de vele vermisten die de oorlog in Vietnam heeft opgeleverd. Sinds 1970, het jaar waarin zijn vliegtuig vlak bij de grens met Noord-Vietnam boven Laos is neergehaald, heeft niemand meer iets gehoord of gezien van ‘Wild Bill' Maitland. Dood? Willy heeft het nooit kunnen accepteren, en nu haar moeder stervende is, besluit ze een laatste poging te wagen. In Vietnam komt ze aanvankelijk geen millimeter verder. Niet alleen ontsnapt ze ternauwernood aan een aanslag, de autoriteiten werken haar aan alle kanten tegen. Pas wanneer ze in aanraking komt met Guy Barnard, een ex-militair met een onduidelijk verleden maar waardevolle connecties, komt er een beetje schot in de zaak. Een zaak waarin een dode meer of minder niet blijkt te tellen...

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.

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?

'Mrs. Fontaine, excuses dat ik nog zo laat bel, maar...' Sarah Fontaine is nog maar net getrouwd wanneer ze een schokkend telefoontje krijgt van het ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken: haar man is omgekomen bij een hotelbrand in Berlijn. Maar de bewijzen die de volgende dag worden aandragen - ze hebben zelfs zijn trouwring met inscriptie - overtuigen haar niet. Ze voelt dat hij nog in leven is, en dat besluit ze te bewijzen ook. Diplomaat Nick O'Hara hoefde er niet bij betrokken te raken. De weduwe het slechte nieuws vertellen was zijn enige taak. Iets in haar vaste overtuiging raakt hem echter, zodat hij dieper in de zaak duikt dan nodig is. Niet alleen zet hij daarmee zijn baan op het spel, de jacht brengt hem samen met Sarah in Europa - tot zijn nek in de troebele wateren van de internationale spionage...

Julia Ansdell, skrzypaczka, matka trzyletniej Lilly, podczas pobytu w Wenecji wchodzi w posiadanie partytury z zapisem nutowym utworu ?Incendio? skomponowanego przez nieznanego muzyka Lorenzo Todesco. Gdy Julia pr�buje zagrać utw�r, jej c�rka wpada w szał, zabija kota i pr�buje skrzywdzić matkę.Jaki jest związek pomiędzy dziwnym zachowaniem dziewczynki a nieznanym utworem muzycznym?Tropy wiodą do Wenecji lat 40. XX wieku i związku dwojga młodych muzyk�w, kt�ry nie miał szans na powodzenie we Włoszech Benito Mussoliniego. Wyobraźnia Gerritsen pozwala jej docierać do tak mrocznych i przerażających zakamark�w ludzkiej psychiki, że Edgar Allan Poe i H.P. Lovecraft wydają się przy niej niewiniątkami.

Het wil allemaal nog niet goed tot Nina doordringen. Van de stralende bruid die ze had moeten zijn, is niet veel meer over dan een hoopje ellende. Het is al erg genoeg dat ze voor het altaar in de steek is gelaten, en nu lijkt het er ook angstig veel op dat ze het doelwit is geweest van een aanslag. Maar uit welke hoek? Dat is de vraag waarmee rechercheur Sam Navarro is belast. Tot zijn grote frustratie slaagt hij er niet in de zaak helder te krijgen. Weet Nina meer dan ze vertelt? En waarom is haar verloofde ervandoor gegaan? Dan maakt hij de grootste fout die een agent kan maken: hij laat zich beïnvloeden door zijn gevoelens.

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…

Dat was het. De hartmassage kan gestopt worden.' Het gebeurt niet elke dag dat er een collega voor je ligt op de operatietafel, dus is anesthesist Kate Chesne onwillekeurig nóg zorgvuldiger dan anders. Net dat ze zich zorgen maakt; Ellen O'Brien is jong en gezond, en de ingreep is niet gevaarlijk. Ze is dan ook verbijsterd wanneer Ellen tijdens de operatie overlijdt en zijzelf wordt beschuldigd van nalatigheid. Ze weet zeker dat ze geen fouten heeft gemaakt - wat is er dan wel gebeurd? David Ransom verdient al jaren zijn geld met het voor het gerecht slepen van artsen die medische fouten hebben gemaakt. De zaak van Kate Chesne is simpel: alle bewijs is tegen haar. Als Kate hem persoonlijk probeert te overtuigen van haar onschuld, is hij dan ook niet onder de indruk. Maar dan valt er een tweede dode, en een derde...

'Dit is zinloos. Natuurlijk is je vader dood.' Willy's vader is een van de vele vermisten die de oorlog in Vietnam heeft opgeleverd. Sinds 1970, het jaar waarin zijn vliegtuig vlak bij de grens met Noord-Vietnam boven Laos is neergehaald, heeft niemand meer iets gehoord of gezien van 'Wild Bill' Maitland. Dood? Willy heeft het nooit kunnen accepteren, en nu haar moeder stervende is, besluit ze een laatste poging te wagen. In Vietnam komt ze aanvankelijk geen millimeter verder. En niet alleen ontsnapt ze ternauwernood aan een aanslag, de autoriteiten werken haar aan alle kanten tegen. Pas wanneer ze in aanraking komt met Guy Barnard, een ex-militair met een onduidelijk verleden maar waardevolle connecties, komt er een beetje schot in de zaak. Een zaak waarin een dode meer of minder niet blijkt te tellen...

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 . . .

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?

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.

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...

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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?

For fans of Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, The Fever is Megan Abbott's dark and thrilling novel about a mysterious illness that sweeps through a high school.

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 …

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 una prima occhiata sembra un college come tanti, forse solo un po’ più esclusivo e curato degli altri. Immerso negli splendidi boschi del Maine, ha un immenso parco, lunghi corridoi, aule luminose, un attrezzato laboratorio di scienze e uno di informatica. Ma a fare la differenza, a Evensong, sono gli alunni. Qui, infatti, vengono accolti ragazzi che hanno subito gravi traumi, che devono riaprire gli occhi e tornare a vivere, perché 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 fa la sua famiglia d’origine è stata sterminata; da poco una misteriosa e spietata mano omicida gli ha strappato anche i genitori adottivi… Solo a Evensong Teddy potrà ricevere l’aiuto di cui ha un disperato bisogno e riuscire a trovare le parole per raccontare al detective Jane Rizzoli quello che ha visto. Ma per Teddy non sembra esistere un posto sicuro e la morte varca anche l’alto cancello del college. Per Jane e la sua amica Maura Isles, l’anatomopatologa, è l’inizio di un’indagine complessa, a caccia di un assassino che sembra mosso solo da un istinto sadico e crudele e che invece ha un piano preciso ed efferato. Un piano che va compreso e sventato prima che sia troppo tardi...

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

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...

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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."

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.

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 ...

IN A TOWN FULL OF SECRETS To most people, men like Mark Cantrell are fine, upstanding pillars of the community, completely beyond reproach. But their killer knows better. They are sinners of the worst kind, and they must burn on earth before they burn in hell… TRUSTING THE WRONG PERSON Eighteen months after her husband’s unsolved murder, Cathy Cantrell has returned to her Alabama home, eager to build a new life for herself and her son. But pieces of her past are everywhere—including Jackson Perdue, the town’s deputy sheriff. The spate of recent deaths—each victim burned in the same horrifying manner—leave Jack and Cathy in no doubt that a serial killer is at work, one whose rage grows more vicious each day… CAN BE FATAL… Now as a twisted killer moves in for a final, brutal act of vengeance, buried crimes are coming to light once more. And this time, justice will be swift, merciless, and as silent as the grave…

Had she survived because of fate, coincidence or just luck? If Nina Cormier's wedding had taken place, she would be dead. But after the bride was left at the altar, the church stood empty when the bomb went off. It wasn't until a stranger tried to run her car off the road, however, that she realized someone wanted her dead. But who? That's what Detective Sam Navarro needs to find out...fast. As a cop, he knows better than to become attached to the woman he's trying to protect. But as a man... With a nightmare unfolding around them, Sam and Nina decipher the stunning truth. Now they're at the mercy of a brilliant madman who plays for keeps...

Ci sono libri che segnano nel profondo, opere che regalano un’emozione destinata a durare, tale da tradursi talvolta nella scoperta di una vera e propria vocazione. Se le storie sono quelle di Edgar Allan Poe, il numero degli appassionati annovera ad esempio nomi illustri tra gli stessi scrittori. Come i venti autori di thriller che celebrano qui il bicentenario della nascita del genio americano riconoscendo il loro debito nei suoi confronti. Tra questi c’è Michael Connelly, che rivela come è nato uno dei suoi personaggi più noti: il serial killer che si firma lasciando sul luogo del delitto un verso di Poe e per questo viene chiamato “il Poeta”. Ma anche Jeffery Deaver, che spiega come la scrittura di Poe abbia ispirato molti musicisti, famosi e non – come lui, negli anni della sua oscura carriera di cantautore, precedente a quella più fortunata di scrittore. Oppure c’è chi, come Nelson DeMille, lega il suo primo incontro con il celebre autore a un’avventura dell’infanzia: la corsa solitaria in un cimitero, nel buio di un freddo pomeriggio invernale, dopo la visione di un film dell’orrore tratto da un racconto di Poe. Per tutti gli amanti del brivido, questi e molti altri aneddoti arricchiscono un’imperdibile raccolta delle opere di Edgar Allan Poe: scelte da Michael Connelly e accompagnate dai contributi di venti maestri del thriller che rendono omaggio al loro indiscusso Maestro.

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.

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…

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

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?

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.

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...

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.

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

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.

In Gerritsens latest "New York Times" bestseller, medical examiner Maura Isles and detective Jane Rizzoli take on a society of scholars that studies the history of evil--and the grisly killer it has spawned.

Boston wordt geteisterd door een reeks schokkende moorden. Het patroon wijst erop dat er één man aan het werk is: seriemoordenaar Warren Hoyt, bijgenaamd 'De Chirurg', die echter onlangs achter de tralies is verdwenen. Rechercheur Jane Rizzoli vermoedt dat er een leerling van Hoyt rondwaart, die gebruikmaakt van zijn gruwelijke methoden. Maar Jane houdt er geen rekening mee dat ze zelf wel eens het doelwit zou kunnen worden. Als Hoyt plotseling op vrije voeten komt, voegt hij zich bij zijn mysterieuze bloedbroeder in een nietsontziende vendetta.