Alex Marwood, ex giornalista, porta una prospettiva acuta e incisiva nella sua narrativa. Le sue storie si addentrano negli aspetti più oscuri della psicologia umana, esplorando la suspense e i segreti che si celano sotto la superficie della vita ordinaria. Marwood eccelle nel creare atmosfera e nel delineare personaggi complessi che attirano i lettori in storie inquietanti ma avvincenti. La sua voce distintiva offre una penetrante visione del comportamento umano, garantendo un'esperienza avvincente dall'inizio alla fine.
This thrilling novel by Alex Marwood features a compelling narrative filled with suspense and unexpected twists. The story delves into complex characters and dark themes, exploring the depths of human nature and the consequences of choices. With a fast-paced plot that keeps readers on the edge of their seats, this book promises to deliver an exhilarating reading experience that captivates fans of the genre.
A shocking and gripping ripped-from-the-headlines thriller about extreme wealth, lost girls and dark secrets
Shocking, tense and sharply written, The Poison Garden is the gripping new novel from the international bestseller and Edgar award-winning Alex Marwood.
Huis nummer 23 herbergt een geheim. In deze bouwval, beheerd door een verdorven huurbaas, staat iets op het punt onthuld te worden. En alle zes de bewoners van de appartementen hebben dingen te verbergen. Collette en Cher zijn op de vlucht. Thomas is een onwillige einzelgänger. En de zeer aantrekkelijke Iraanse asielzoeker en een ‘stille’ man, die niemand ooit heeft gezien, proberen zich verborgen te houden. Vesta, de lieve dame uit het souterrain, houdt ze allemaal haarscherp in de gaten – of tenminste, dat denkt ze. In het holst van de nacht zorgt een verschrikkelijk ongeluk ervoor dat de buren een ongemakkelijk verbond moeten sluiten. Maar één van hen is een moordenaar die alle zonden op een listige manier verbergt. Ondertussen wordt het net rondom het volgende slachtoffer steeds verder gesloten…
Apologies for the general email, but I desperately need your help. My goddaughter, Coco Jackson, disappeared from her family's holiday home in Bournemouth on the night of Sunday/Monday August 29/30th, the bank holiday weekend just gone. Coco is three years old. When identical twin Coco goes missing during a family celebration, there is a media frenzy. Her parents are rich and influential, as are the friends they were with at their holiday home by the sea. But what really happened to Coco? Over two intense weekends - the first when Coco goes missing and the second twelve years later at the funeral of her father - the darkest of secrets will gradually be revealed... Taut, emotive and utterly compelling, an unputdownable 'ripped from the headlines' novel that you will want to talk about with everyone you know.
In der Nummer 23 stimmt etwas nicht. Alle sechs Bewohner des verfallenen Hauses im Süden Londons haben etwas zu verbergen. In einer glühend heißen Sommernacht zwingt ein grausamer Unfall sie in eine unfreiwillige Allianz, und das gegenseitige Misstrauen steigert sich ins Unerträgliche. Was fünf von ihnen nicht wissen: Einer von ihnen ist ein Killer. Und er lauert gerade seinem nächsten Opfer auf ...
Húsz évvel ezelőtt egy forró nyári reggelen három kislány végzetes játékba kezdett. A nap végére csak ketten voltak életben közülük. A két gyilkos. Kirsty Lindsay sikeres oknyomozó-újságíróként egy sorozatgyilkos nyomába ered, és a nyomok különös módon saját hétpecsétes titokként őrzött múltjába vezetnek. Kirsty és Amber, az egykori két kislány immár családosan, új identitással, távol mindattól, amit egykor együtt átéltek új életet kezdtek, ám amikor találkoznak, a múlt sötét árnya ismét föléjük tornyosul. El lehet hallgattatni az egyre hangosabban üvöltő belső hangot? Meddig lehet tagadni a szörnyű bűnt? És ki a felelős a tragédiáért egyáltalán?
In 1986, two eleven-year-old girls meet and, by day's end, are charged with murder. Twenty-five years later, journalist Kirsty Lindsay investigates a series of attacks on young female tourists in a seaside town, leading her to interview funfair cleaner Amber Gordon. This marks their first encounter since that tragic day in childhood. With new lives and families to protect, can they keep their dark secret hidden? This gripping psychological thriller, perfect for fans of contemporary crime fiction, delivers a fast-paced narrative that builds to a shocking conclusion. Praise for the author highlights her status as a leading voice in crime writing, with accolades from notable figures in the genre. Readers are drawn into a tale that intertwines past and present, exploring themes of guilt, secrecy, and the haunting consequences of a single moment in time. The tension escalates as the characters grapple with their shared history while navigating their current lives. The story promises to keep readers on the edge of their seats, making it a must-read for anyone who enjoys suspenseful and thought-provoking narratives. Don't miss the latest work from this acclaimed author, whose previous novels have captivated audiences and critics alike.