Liz Sansborough heeft haar vroegere leven als cia-agente achter zich gelaten. Ze geniet van haar nieuwe baan als hoogleraar in een slaperig universiteitsstadje. Tot het bericht komt dat haar nichtje is ontvoerd. De aard van het losgeld is verbazingwekkend. De ontvoerders eisen de geheime dossiers van Liz' overleden vader, een gevreesde huurmoordenaar. Dossiers die een schat aan informatie bevatten over zijn klussen en opdrachtgevers. Bij haar poging haar nichtje te redden stuit Liz op een schimmig en geheimzinnig genootschap: zeer invloedrijk en met een onthutsende hoeveelheid macht en geld. En vanaf dat moment is haar ogenschijnlijk zo rustige en aangename leven voorbij'
In de zomer van 1998 overlijden kort na elkaar de echtgenoot en de vader van Judith Summers. Na die verdrietige periode besluiten Judith en haar achtjarige zoon Joshua een hond te nemen, een Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Ze noemen hem George. Het is liefde op het eerste gezicht. George bruist van levensvreugde, ziet eruit als een filmster en kauwt het liefst op papier. Hij maakt hun joie de vivre weer wakker en geeft ze hun gevoel voor humor terug. Maar Judith merkt al gauw dat je in George net zoveel tijd moet steken als een fulltimebaan en dat hij in het onderhoud net zo duur is als een Ferrari. Eigenzinnig, koppig en zich vaak misdragend, weigert George wat anders te eten dan gebraden kip, reist liever per auto dan dat hij gaat lopen, en wordt hij jaloers zodra een man belangstelling voor haar toont. Mijn leven met George is het hilarische en ontroerende verhaal van de onmogelijke maar aanbiddelijke George.
In this riveting thriller, a female police officer discovers that the serial killer she's tracking is a psychopath from her past--and she's next on his list. Absolutely gripping suspense.--Michael Connelly.
A volte la violenza esplode quando e dove meno te l'aspetti. Come a Dayborn, graziosa cittadina sprofondata nella calda, languida Louisiana. È là che, diciassette anni fa, la dottoressa Cass Shelley è morta sotto i colpi di una folla inferocita. Da allora tutti a Dayborn hanno fatto del loro meglio per dimenticare. Tutti tranne Tom Jessop, lo sceriffo che da quasi vent'anni si interroga sul destino della piccola Kathy Shelley, scomparsa subito dopo l'omicidio della madre. Questa bambina oggi è una donna a tutti nota con il nome di Kathy Mallory, detective della Crimini Speciali di New York. Messo da parte il distintivo e la sua nuova vita, Kathy torna a Dayborn decisa a ottenere non semplice giustizia ma vendetta.
If fate suddenly made you more beautiful than you ever dreamed possible, would it be the beginning of a fairy tale, or your worst nightmare?The brutal attack should have killed anybody, but Nell Calder did more than survive. She emerged a woman transformed, with an exquisite beauty found only in fairy tales. Nell Calder deserved a happy ending. Instead, her descent into terror has just begun.Her attacker is still on the hunt, determined to finish what he's started. And Nell, protected by a new face, is just as determined to fight back and take her revenge. But to catch her prey, she will have to expose herself—even if it makes her a killer's prime target.
Zij wordt geboren in Noord-Amerika, in de machtige vrouwenclan van de Wolf. Met haar tekeningen voorspelt ze de toekomst. Zo redt ze haar geliefde volk van de ondergang. Maar zelf wordt Tekenvrouw gevangen genomen en ernstig mishandeld door de oorlogszuchtige Algonquins. Ze ontsnapt en belandt na maandenlange omzwervingen in een dorpje van de Naskapi in het oosten van Canada. Helaas vindt Tekenvrouw ook bij deze vredelievende stam geen rust. Ze reist weer verder, steekt een ijzige oceaan over en voegt zich bij de Inuit. Daar ontmoet ze de Noorse jager Halvard, die haar grote liefde wordt. Samen zeilen ze naar Groenland om een nieuw leven op te bouwen. Maar Tekenvrouw kan haar noodlot niet ontlopen. Ze wordt verstoten en het leven van haar jonge dochter staat op het spel. Dapper en vastberaden strijdt Tekenvrouw om het voortbestaan van haar nageslacht.
Da quando sua moglie Missy è morta, investita da un pirta della strada, la vita di Miles Ryan sembra finita. Miles però sa che deve andare avanti e imparare a vivere senza il grande amore che lo ha accompagnato fin dai tempi del liceo: deve farcela anche per suo figlio, il piccolo Jonah. In questa situazione di profondo sconforto, rimpiangendo la gioia della vita familiare, proprio mentre pensa che non proverà mai più l'ebbrezza dell'innamoramento, Miles incontra Sarah, la donna che lo farà ricredere. Con Sarah, che è decisa a costituirsi una nuova vita dopo una triste esperienza coniugale, sembra profilarsi all'orizzonte una nuova felicità. Ma un sorprendente, inconfessabile segreto lega Miles e Sarah e li costringerà non solo a mettere in discussione ogni loro certezza ma anche a compiere una scelta che cambierà per sempre le loro vite.
Escaping from his North Carolina home after his father murders their family and commits suicide, Trevor McGee returns to confront the past, and finds himself haunted by the same demons that drove his father to insanity.
Exploring the theme of hope and faith, this book delves into the transformative power of miracles in everyday life. It follows characters who face challenges and hardships, ultimately discovering that belief in the extraordinary can lead to profound change. The narrative emphasizes the importance of community and connection, illustrating how love and support can manifest miracles. Through poignant storytelling, it invites readers to reflect on their own experiences with the miraculous and the strength found in vulnerability.
I see dead people. But then, by God, I do something about it. Odd Thomas never asked for his special ability. He's just an ordinary guy trying to live a quiet life in the small desert town of Pico Mundo. Yet he feels an obligation to do right by his otherworldly confidants, and that's why he's won hearts on both sides of the divide between life and death. But when a childhood friend disappears, Odd discovers something worse than a dead body and embarks on a heart-stopping battle of will and wits with an enemy of exceptional cunning. In the hours to come there can be no innocent bystanders, and every sacrifice can tip the balance between despair and hope. You're invited on an unforgettable journey through a world of terror and transcendence to wonders beyond imagining. And you can have no better guide than Odd Thomas.
With his bestselling blend of intensity, artistry, and storytelling magic, Dean Koontz presents an emotional roller coaster filled with twists, turns, shocks, and surprises. This tale follows five days in the life of an ordinary man born to an extraordinary legacy, challenging perceptions of good and evil, life and death. Jimmy Tock enters the world as his grandfather departs, during a violent storm. As Rudy Tock walks the hospital corridors between the waiting room and his father's bedside, a strange vigil unfolds. At the storm's peak, Josef Tock sits up and speaks coherently for the first time since his stroke, delivering a chilling message: five dark days await his grandson, each marked by terrible events. The first occurs in Jimmy's twentieth year, followed by crises in his twenty-third, twenty-eighth, twenty-ninth, and thirtieth years. Initially dismissing his father's words, Rudy is unsettled when he learns Josef accurately predicted Jimmy's birth details and a physical anomaly. The weight of these predictions grows, leading to questions about the terrifying events that lie ahead for Jimmy. As the story progresses through each crisis, Jimmy's journey defies expectations, revealing a fate he could never have imagined. His struggle against pervasive evil will test the limits of his spirit, uncovering a mystery that is both dangerous and wondrous.
Millions of years ago, a meteorite fell to earth and a beautiful blue stone shattered from it. One hundred thousand years ago, a girl named Tall One found the crystal on the African plain---and it formed her destiny, as well as the destiny of generations to come. From ancient Israel to imperial Rome, medieval England, fifteenth-century Germany, the eighteenth-century Caribbean, and the nineteenth-century American West, the destiny of the stone and the history of the world unfold. Each story is full of the betrayals and obsessions of the human heart, and the quests of the human spirit. In "The Blessing Stone," Barbara Wood has both told the intimate details of her characters' lives and created a sense of the epic sweep of human history.
Exploring the profound connections within love and family, this book delves into the unseen forces that shape relationships. It emphasizes the significance of emotional bonds and unspoken understanding, revealing how the most important aspects of our lives often lie beyond the surface. Through its narrative, it invites readers to reflect on the depth of their own connections and the invisible threads that hold families together.
Nel rigido inverno di Montreal, Tempe Brennan, esperta antropologa forense, sta scavando nel cimitero di un convento alla ricerca di un cadavere sepolto da più di cento anni. Gli enigmi del passato la attraggono, ma è l'attualità che esige la sua attenzione e il suo coraggio. Persone che scompaiono e poi vengono ritrovate morte... succede un po' troppo spesso, ultimamente, e Tempe deve riuscire a trovare una connessione tra eventi che sembrano del tutto slegati. Sfruttando la sua abilità di patologa legale, inizia quindi a indagare sul mistero di quattro morti carbonizzati in un incendio in Quebec, mistero che la porterà a una misteriosa comunità e poi a una macabra scoperta su un'isola abitata da scimmie.
In a gripping tale of survival and determination, a dedicated individual strives to save lives, facing off against a relentless killer intent on ending hers. The narrative explores themes of courage, resilience, and the moral complexities of life and death, as the protagonist navigates a dangerous game of cat and mouse. Tension builds as she must outsmart her adversary while staying true to her mission, making for a thrilling and emotional journey.
Martie Rhodes, a happily married, successful video games designer, takes an agoraphobic friend to therapy sessions twice a week. Each trip is a grim ordeal, but the experience has brought the two friends even closer together. Then, one morning, Martie experiences a brief, irrational but disquieting fear of... her shadow. When autophobia - one of the rarest and most intriguing phobias known to psychology - is diagnosed, suddenly, radically her life changes, and her future looks dark. Martie's husband, Dusty, loves her profoundly, and is desperate to understand the cause of her autophobia. But as he comes closer to the terrible truth, Dusty himself starts showing signs of a psychological disorder even more frightening than that afflicting Martie...
Building on her series featuring forensic sculptor Eve Duncan, bestselling suspense writer Iris Johansen takes a different tangent with her latest thriller. The search and rescue team of Sarah Patrick and her golden retriever, Monty, first appeared in The Killing Game, where they helped track down a kidnapped child and a killer. Now, John Logan, a billionaire who lost Eve to Joe Quinn, needs Sarah and Monty's talents for a dangerous mission. Although rescue work has its rewards, it takes an emotional toll on them both. Initially protective of Monty, Sarah is quick to refuse Logan's request, but he uses his resources to coerce her into accepting the mission, threatening her job and peace of mind. They must find a kidnapped scientist in Colombia, held by a ruthless killer seeking revenge on Logan. After Monty is injured during the rescue, Sarah's resentment toward Logan grows. Once back at her cabin, she struggles to make him leave due to his wounds. Logan's debt to her takes an unexpected turn, leaving Sarah stunned and confused. Meanwhile, Logan knows that his nemesis, Rudzak, will come after Sarah. As they confront their emotions, a spark ignites between them, leading to a passionate connection. When Rudzak's threat looms, both must risk everything to protect what they hold dear and seek the happiness they are just beginning to realize. Fans of Johansen's previous works will enjoy familiar characters and a thrilling blend of
Emily, giovane avvocato penalista, lascia la sua città per allontanarsi dall'ex marito e da un maniaco che la perseguita. Rileva una vecchia proprietà di famiglia in una cittadina del New Jersey, ma quando decide di ristrutturarla trova nel terreno qualcosa che giace lì da un secolo e qualcos'altro più recente ma altrettanto sconvolgente. Intanto un pericoloso assassino, nascosto in città, sembra essere a conoscenza di quegli eventi avvenuti centodieci anni prima. Emily viene così risucchiata in un'indagine che la renderà bersaglio dell'ossessione malata di qualcuno con un macabro progetto.
For thirty-five years, Bruno Frye has lived in the shadow of the mother who made his heart beat with constant fear. And even though she died five years ago, the whispers still haunt him in the dark…enough to make him kill—and kill again…Hilary Thomas is one of his intended victims. And she’s about to learn that even death can’t keep a bad man down…
Al Deep Water Terminal di Richmond, in un container di un cargo proveniente da Anversa, viene rinvenuto un cadavere maschile in avanzato stato di decomposizione. L'autopsia, eseguita da Kay Scarpetta, non riesce a stabilire con precisione la causa della morte dell'uomo e la polizia non è in grado di identificarlo. Unica traccia, quella che potrebbe essere la firma dell'assassino su uno scatolone all'interno del container: Loup-Garou. Sarà proprio questa misteriosa scritta a portare Kay in Francia, dove l'Interpol sta indagando su una serie di omicidi riconducibili appunto a Loup-Garou, e che presentano raccapriccianti analogie. Strani peli ritrovati sulle vittime e rituali praticati sui loro corpi fanno pensare alla stessa mano criminale...
'The stars shimmer like spilled handfuls of glitter. The day is beginning to rise with a faint mist. As I turn my head, ghostly halos, auras of light, appear and disappear and I cannot tell if it is caused by my lightheadedness or is a freak of nature. The silence is truly awesome. Not a bird, not a whisper of wind, not a breath of life. Only the two of us, a most implausible pair, standing shoulder to shoulder gazing upon an awakening heaven'. Returning to their home after an extended absence Carol and her husband Michel are looking forward to summer together on the farm. A shocking blow leaves Carol alone. The future is uncertain. THE OLIVE HARVEST takes us beyond the perimeters of her olive groves to where hunters, poets, bee-keepers, boars and gypsies abide. In search of the language of troubadours, the dark and sometimes barbarous heart of Provence is revealed. Nature and the generosity of the South of France's harvests offer a path to joy and an abundant resolution.
When Alex Delaware first saw Lauren Teague she was a sullen teenager with the usual problems: bad grades at school, moody, uncommunicative with her parents - which is why they thought she needed to see a psychologist. Then years later, a shock: at a batchelor party for a fellow doctor, Delaware finds himself uncomfortably watching two strippers going through a degrading display - and one of them is Lauren Teague. And now her mother is pleading for help once again. Lauren has disappeared - and she thinks Delaware can find her. He's not so sure - but when her disappearance turns into a murder investigation, he knows he owes it to the dead girl to find out what demons drove her to such a horrifying end . . .
Jonathan Kellerman excels in crafting psychologically intricate suspense novels, marked by relentless action and profound insights into the criminal psyche. In this ambitious new work, he delves deeper into the emotional complexities of his characters: psychologist Alex Delaware, LAPD detective Milo Sturgis, his colleague Petra Connor, and Alex’s ex-lover, Robin Castagna. The story begins when Milo calls Alex to a trendy gallery where a young artist has been brutally murdered on the night of her debut. The crime is peculiar due to the absence of a clear motive and the meticulous staging, suggesting the work of a serial killer. As Alex collaborates with Petra and her partner, the enigmatic Eric Stahl, they investigate the murder of blues guitarist Baby Boy Lee, who was fatally stabbed after a performance. The connection between the two murders emerges through a controversial fanzine writer whose disdain for artists and obsession with the killings points to a new type of celebrity stalker. As the investigation unfolds, the detectives navigate a web of clues leading from halfway houses to opulent mansions, ultimately confronting Alex’s ex-lover, whose ties to the victims complicate the case. With each new murder, the urgency to stop a remorseless killer intensifies, revealing a chilling pattern of cold-blooded artistry.
The bestselling author and star of National Geographic Channel's Dog Whisperer shows you how to develop the calm-assertive energy of a successful pack leader and use it to improve your dog’s life–and your own Be the Pack Leader is Cesar Millan’s guide for taking your relationship with your dog to a higher level. By developing the skills necessary to become the calm-assertive owner your dog needs in order for him to live a balanced, fulfilled life, you’ll improve your dog’s behavior and your own life as well. Be the Pack Leader is filled with practical tips and techniques, including: • How to use calm-assertive energy in relating to your dog—and to others around you • The truth about behavioral tools, from leashes and harnesses to clickers and e-collars • How to satisfy the needs of your dog’s breed • Success stories from Cesar’s clients, viewers, and fans—including the Grogan family of Marley & Me fame • A quick reference guide of specific, step-by-step procedures to tackling some of the most common dog behavior problems “[Cesar] arrives amid chaos and leaves behind peace.” —Malcolm Gladwell, The New Yorker “[Millan is] serene and mesmerizing. . . . He deserves a cape and a mask.” —New York Times
Immagina di essere un tipo come tanti; uno che si fa i fatti suoi anche se, come barista, sente sempre quelli degli altri. Immagina di trovare una sera, sotto il tergicristalli della tua auto, un biglietto che ti dà una terribile alternativa: entro sei ore, se non farai intervenire la polizia ucciderò un'adorabile insegnante, se la coinvolgerai ucciderò un'anziana filantropa. La scelta è tua. Probabilmente penserai che è soltanto uno scherzo di cattivo gusto. Ma il giorno dopo scoprirai che una maestra bionda è stata massacrata di botte nella Napa Valley, e sotto il tuo tergicristalli è comparso un altro messaggio, con una nuova alternativa di morte. E questa volta di ore te ne rimangono cinque. Allora decidi di avvertire la polizia ma...
When Kendra Tamale boards a plane from Australia to England she's leaving behind a painful affair with a married man and the hideous memory of how things ended. She arrives in her home town of London, rents a room from Kyle, a divorced father of two, and starts a new job. Everything is going to be simple. Kyle's five-year-old twins, Summer and Jaxon, have other ideas and quickly adopt Kendra as their new mother - mainly because she lets them eat marshmallows for breakfast. Kendra eventually becomes a part of their lives, even though she has a deep, dark secret that usually makes her keep people at arm's length. Then Kendra bumps into the man who shares her awful secret, and things fall apart: she can't sleep, she can't eat, she's suspended from work, and the kids are taken away by their mother. The only way to make things better is to confess all about the terrible mistake she made all those years ago. But that's something she swore she'd never do ...
E se l’incidente che le ha portato via suo figlio non fosse mai avvenuto? È trascorso un anno da quel giorno fatale in cui Tina Evans ha perso suo figlio Danny e anche se la sua vita è cambiata per sempre, ora sta finalmente iniziando ad accettarlo. Il successo nel lavoro, un incontro di passione e sentimento… tutto sembra rimettersi al posto giusto. Ma le basta confondere il viso di un bambino per quello di suo figlio nell’auto di uno sconosciuto per scatenare in lei un vortice di dubbi ed emozioni incontrollate. E poco dopo, nella camera del suo bambino, sulla lavagna cominciano ad apparire due parole: NON MORTO. Tina ha motivo di credere che quell’incidente con gli scout non si sia mai verificato, e che forse suo figlio viene tenuto lontano da lei, prigioniero di un uomo in nero, e disperatamente bisognoso del suo aiuto. E così, verso un lento e inesorabile destino, il dolore e il dubbio genereranno in lei un’ossessione da cui le sarà impossibile sottrarsi: il bisogno di rivedere suo figlio a costo di sprofondare nell’abisso. Organizzazioni militari segrete e misteriose sperimentazioni sono al centro del romanzo di Dean Koontz, che grazie alla sua straordinaria capacità di descrivere l’animo umano già nel 1981 riuscì a profetizzare una minaccia del nostro tempo in un thriller angosciante e sensazionale.
The narrative explores the intense struggle between a haunting past and an enduring love, featuring a man and woman at a crossroads in their lives. Luanne Rice, known for her ability to weave magic and mystery into everyday experiences, presents a poignant tale that delves into the complexities of relationships. This powerful story promises to resonate deeply with readers, showcasing her talent as one of today's most celebrated novelists.
In one of the most dazzling books of his celebrated career, Dean Koontz delivers a masterwork of page-turning suspense that surpasses even his own inimitable reputation as a chronicler of our worst fears-and best dreams. In The Taking he tells the story of a community cut off from a world under siege, and the terrifying battle for survival waged by a young couple and their neighbors as familiar streets become fog-shrouded death traps. Gripping, heartbreaking, and triumphant in the face of mankind's darkest hour, here is a small-town slice-of-doomsday thriller that strikes to the core of each of us to ask: What would you do in the midst of The Taking.
For the millions of people every year who consider bringing a puppy into their lives - as well as those who have already brought a dog home. Based on Cesar's own detailed experiences raising individual puppies from some of the most popular breeds, How to Raise the Perfect Dog is like having Cesar right beside you. HOW TO RAISE THE PERFECT DOG INCLUDES: - What to expect from each stage of your puppy's development - Quick and easy housebreaking - The essentials of proper nutrition - The importance of vaccinating - and of not over-vaccinating - Creating perfect obedience from day one through rules, boundaries, and calm-assertive leadership - How to avoid the most common mistakes owners' make raising puppies and young dogs - How to correct any issue before it becomes a problem
È il dicembre 2002, quando Susan Finden, amante dei gatti e già con diversi felini in famiglia, decide di adottarne un altro e si rivolge alla Protezione animali di Plymouth, la cittadina inglese dove vive con il marito Chris. Il gatto che le viene affidato è uno splendido siberiano, anche se non purissimo. Il suo nome è Casper e ha 12 anni. Non certo di "primo pelo"... ma che gatto! Casper, infatti, ha una passione molto speciale: viaggiare. Dal 2005, per ben 4 anni, inizialmente all'insaputa della sua padrona, Casper ogni giorno aspetta l'autobus della linea 3 alla fermata vicino casa. Sale e con educazione si mette a sedere nel suo posto preferito al centro del pullman, ma solo se è libero..., e fa il giro della città, come un vero e proprio passeggero. In breve, per la simpatia e per la dolcezza che dimostra verso chiunque, diventa il beniamino di passeggeri e conducenti, che dal capolinea lo riportano puntualmente alla fermata dove è salito. Casper diventa una leggenda, ma non solo in Gran Bretagna, anche oltreoceano. Tutti s’innamorano di lui. Tanto che Susan Finden ha voluto raccontare la sua storia – dando voce anche a Casper – così che tutti, ma proprio tutti possano conoscerlo.
Profondo e straordinario conoscitore del comportamento e del linguaggio dei cani, fondatore del Dog Psychology Center per il recupero e il reinserimento dei cani più problematici, Cesar Millan è una vera e propria star. Il suo programma Dog Whisperer in onda sul National Geographic Channel è seguito costantemente da milioni di telespettatori. A lui si sono rivolti celebri attori e attrici di Hollywood, imprenditori miliardari e personaggi influenti del mondo della comunicazione, tutti con lo stesso problema: come fare a stabilire un rapporto equilibrato con il proprio cane? Come rendere felice il proprio amico a quattro zampe? In questo libro, che ha venduto oltre un milione e mezzo di copie, Cesar Millan spiega i fondamenti del proprio metodo: imparare a trattare (e rispettare) il cane in quanto animale; evitare ogni forma di umanizzazione; smettere di credere che il cane abbia le stesse necessità di un bambino. Perché spesso non è il cane ad aver bisogno di addestramento: è il padrone. I comportamenti, le nevrosi e le abitudini umane, infatti, sono quasi sempre la causa delle ansie, degli squilibri e delle ossessioni dei cani. Una guida completa, ricca di esempi tratti dall'esperienza diretta dell'autore, che aiuta a comprendere la psicologia e il linguaggio del nostro cane e permette di creare con lui un legame appagante, profondo e duraturo.
Andie Miller is ready to move on with her life. She wants to marry her fianc� and leave behind everything in her past, especially her ex-husband, North Archer. But when Andie tries to gain closure with him, North asks one last favor: Since the death of a distant cousin, he's become the guardian of two orphans who have already driven away three nannies. North needs someone to take care of the situation--and he knows Andie can handle anything. Carter and Alice aren't your average delinquents, and the creepy old house where they live is being run by the worst housekeeper since Mrs. Danvers. Complicating matters is Andie's fianc�'s suspicion that this is all a plan by North to get Andie back. He may be right because Andie's dreams have been haunted by North since she arrived at the old house, and that's not the only haunting. As Andie copes with the ghosts of her past and present, she begins to see that what she wants is the same thing that everyone in the house wants--a second chance--and that maybe this time she'll get it.
Set in Ireland, this enchanting tale follows a trio of friends as they navigate the challenges of life. Through their struggles, they uncover a sense of magic that transforms their experiences and deepens their bond. The narrative explores themes of friendship, resilience, and the unexpected joys that arise during tough times, showcasing the author's signature warmth and charm.
Vriendin Robin van L.A. privé detective en (kinder)psycholoog Alex Delewares heeft even genoeg van hun relatie. Ze gaat als equipmentmanager mee op een poptournee, maar Alex krijgt nauwelijks de tijd om te somberen. Er wordt namelijk een anoniem pakketje bij hem thuis afgeleverd, met een ringband met 43 foto's van moordslachtoffers, voorzien van korte verklarende onderschriften. Allemaal opgeloste moorden op één na, de gruwelijke moord op het tienermeisje Jane Ingalls, twintig jaar geleden gepleegd. Een zaak waar Delawares vriend Milo Sturgis, toen net aangenomen bij de Los Angeles politie waar hij het als zwarte, homoseksuele aankomende rechercheur behoorlijk moeilijk had, bij betrokken was en die hem altijd is bijgebleven. Delaware en Sturgis besluiten de oude zaak te heropenen en volgen het spoor terug met gevaar voor eigen leven.
June the first, a bright summer’s evening, a Monday . . . And into the busy, bustling homes at 66 Star Street slips, unseen, a mysterious visitor. As the couples, flatmates and repentant singletons of No 66 fall in and out of love, clutch at and drop secrets, laugh, cry and simply try to live, no one suspects the visitor patiently waiting in the wings. For soon, really very soon, everything is going to change . . .
Three Lives. Three Loves. Three Reasons To Let Go - The Compelling New Novel From The International No.1 Bestselling Author Izzie Silver Left The Small Irish Town Of Tamarin Behind For New York. Life Is Good - Until She Breaks Her Own Rules And Falls For A Married Man. On The Other Side Of The Ocean, Izzie'S Aunt Anneliese Discovers The Pain Of Infidelity For Herself. Then Lily, The Wise And Compassionate Family Matriarch, Is Taken Ill. At Her Bedside Back In Ireland, Izzie Discovers A Past Her Grandmother Has Never Spoken Of, While Anneliese Feels Despair Mount. The One Person She Could Have Turned To Is Starting To Slip Away. The Lessons Each Of The Women Learns - Both Past And Present - Bring Joy And Heartbreak. And The Hardest Lesson Of All Is Learning To Let Go.
In the sleepy Irish coastal town of Avalon the big house on Willow Street has stood for generations. The big house is up for sale, and with its memories, especially for Cashel, who returns to the town with the ghosts of the distant past - and the woman he swore to forget - still haunting him.
Al meer dan tweehonderd jaar komen schilders, dichters en musici naar het stadje Ardadia Falls in de Catskill Mountains. Wanneer Meg Rosenthal een aanbod krijgt om docent te worden aan de universiteit van Arcadia, lijkt het een ideale kans om een nieuw leven te beginnen. Net weduwe geworden, hoopt Meg dat zij en haar lastige tienerdochter Sally er rust kunnen vinden. Hoewel Ardadia Falls nog mooier blijkt te zijn dan Meg zich had voorgesteld, gaat het er niet bepaald vredig aan toe. De universiteit wordt geteisterd door bedrog, verraad, en misschien zelfs moord. Algauw begint Meg te vrezen dat ze zichzelf - en haar dochter - ernstig in gevaar heeft gebracht...
The Miller sisters couldn't be more different and yet despite their differences, their sisterly bond becomes vital when the women are faced with the complexities of life - coping with relationships, careers and families.
Amanda Hesser, culinair columniste voor The New York Times, beschrijft niet één maar twee onvergetelijke romantische liefdesaffaires, die zich afspelen in New (Sex and the City) York. De eerste betreft haar opbloeiende relatie met de verrassende meneer Cappuccino, die een uniek gevoel voor humor blijkt te hebben. De andere gaat over haar hartstocht voor voedsel, van intieme soupeetjes tot grootse dinerparty's met internationale beroemdheden en daar tussendoor een keukengevecht. Wees welkom in Amanda's vriendenkring. Snoep stracciatelli in Rome, knabbel tapas in Barcelona en dineer in New Yorks meest trendy restaurants.
Collie Flanagan en zijn jongere broertje Bingo groeien op in een chaotisch Amerikaans-Iers gezin in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. Hun vader is een drankorgel en een vrouwenversierder. Hun moeder een strijdlustige marxiste en extreem hondenliefhebster. Oom Tom doet tussendoor het huishouden op zijn eigen filosofische manier. Collie moet veel harder vechten voor zijn plekje in dit hyperactieve gezin dan de ondeugende Bingo. Zijn verlangen naar begrip en stabiliteit wordt weliswaar niet beantwoord maar hij kan niet anders dan van zijn maffe familie houden. Wanneer een middagje aan het strand eindigt in een tragedie, stort Collie's wereld helemaal in elkaar.
Cassie Shaw zit in de put. Ze heeft geen man meer, geen huis en geen geld. Voorlopig woont ze bij haar moeder en haar enige grote liefde is Sam, een ondeugende grijze roodstaartpapegaai. Het lukt maar niet om werk te vinden en dan doet Cassie iets wat eigenlijk tegen al haar principes indruist: ze liegt over haar opleiding. Het gevolg is een baan op de universiteit als assistent van de irritant aantrekkelijke professor Conner. Hij laat Cassie interessante boeken lezen en stimuleert haar naar tentoonstellingen en concerten te gaan. Het leven krijgt weer glans.
Haar ontslag als marketingmanager komt voor Erin Edwards als een donderslag bij heldere hemel. Wanhopig zoekt ze haar toevlucht tot een van 's werelds oudste beroepen - serveerster. Hoe moeilijk kan het zijn om bij een van de vijf meest exclusieve toprestaurants in New York een bordje warm eten op tafel te zetten? Natuurlijk wordt Erin al snel ontmaskerd door de maniakale chef-kok en zijn hautaine gasten. Gelukkig is er één gast, de charmante Daniel Fratelli, bij wie ze wél een potje kan breken. Dan betreedt een gevreesde culinaire recensent het pand en dreigt alles finaal uit de hand te lopen.
From early childhood, Julie Gregory was continually X-rayed, medicated and operated on, in the vain pursuit of an illness that was created in her mother's mind. This title tells the story of how she survived Munchausen by Proxy (MBP), a form of child abuse forced on her by her mother's madness.
A New England Society Book Awards Finalist (Fiction) A witty, suspenseful tale
of murder, marital conflict and agonizing secrets.... The exuberant story is
transporting and delicious, a worthy summer read. -People
Journaliste en jonge moeder Claire Cooper leidt aan paniekaanvallen. De meeste van haar angsten lijken irrationeel. Maar op een stormachtige nacht, als haar echtgenoot Sam op zakenreis is, worden haar angsten werkelijkheid. Claire ontdekt een man die de slaapkamer van haar dochtertje is binnengedrongen. Claire smeekt hem: 'Neem míj in plaats van haar.' Als de kidnapper Claire met de auto meeneemt vreest ze voor haar kinderen, maar niet voor zichzelf. De week daarop brengt Claire vastgebonden aan een bed in een motelkamer door, met de indringer als enig gezelschap. Zij denkt na over de redenen voor de aanval op haar gezin. Is dit een toevallige misdaad, of heeft het schimmige verleden dat ze achter zich probeerde te laten haar eindelijk ingehaald?
Autobiografie van de componist en grammofoonplatenproducer (1929- ), eigenaar van het prominente platenlabel Tamla-Motown in de gloriejaren van de soulmuziek, 1960-1970.
De zaak van een mediahype: peuter vermoord door twee pubers. Jaren later wordt Alex Delaware onverwacht gebeld door een van de daders, Rand Duchayt. Hij is net vrij en wil Delaware dringend spreken. Maar Rand komt niet opdagen op de afspraak. Niet veel later wordt zijn lichaam langs de snelweg gevonden. Samen met rechercheur Milo Sturgis start Alex Delaware een onderzoek. Al gravend in het verleden stuiten ze langzaam maar zeker op een monster van ongekende omvang...
