That's the Four Monkey Killer or '4MK'. A murderer with a twisted vision and absolutely no mercy. Detective Sam Porter has hunted him for five long years, the recipient of box after box of grisly trinkets carved from the bodies of 4MK's victims. But now Porter has learnt the killer's twisted history and is racing to do the seemingly impossible - find 4MK's latest victim before it's too late
Jan Pott Libri






David and Cheryl Burroughs are living the dream - married, a beautiful house in the suburbs, a three year old son named Matthew - when tragedy strikes one night in the worst possible way.David awakes to find himself covered in blood, but not his own - his son's. And while he knows he did not murder his son, the overwhelming evidence against him puts him behind bars indefinitely.Five years into his imprisonment, Cheryl's sister arrives - and drops a bombshell.She's come with a photograph that a friend took on vacation at a theme park. The boy in the background seems familiar - and even though David realizes it can't be, he knows it is. It's Matthew, and he's still alive.David plans a harrowing escape from prison, determined to do what seems impossible - save his son, clear his own name, and discover the real story of what happened that devastating night.
L'ora decisiva
- 375pagine
- 14 ore di lettura
Bolton, South Dakota, è un penitenziario federale circondato dal ghiaccio e dalla tensione. A sole 61 ore dal processo più importante della zona, la vita della testimone Janet Salter, una bibliotecaria in pensione, è in pericolo dopo aver visto qualcosa di compromettente. La polizia locale è schierata per proteggerla, ma l'arrivo di Jack Reacher, un "straniero" ingombrante e pericoloso, complica ulteriormente la situazione. Un incidente ha bloccato il pullman di turisti che lo trasportava, costringendolo a rimanere nel posto sbagliato al momento sbagliato. Reacher percepisce immediatamente che ci sono troppe incongruenze e che, nonostante la presenza delle forze dell'ordine, la vita di Janet non è affatto al sicuro. Con il conto alla rovescia che avanza e le temperature gelide, decide di indagare. L'unica persona a cui può rivolgersi è il maggiore Susan Turner, che ora comanda la 110ª unità della polizia militare. Insieme, scopriranno cosa si cela in un edificio costruito oltre cinquant'anni fa, apparentemente abbandonato, ma custode di un segreto inquietante.
Don't Let Go
- 384pagine
- 14 ore di lettura
THE GLOBAL NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER The brilliant new thriller from the international bestselling author of Home and Fool Me Once. Mistaken identities, dark family secrets and a murderous conspiracy lie at the heart of this gripping new bestseller. 'The modern master of the hook and twist, luring you in on the first page only to shock you on the last,' Dan Brown 'Coben is a phenomenon - the most reliable of American thriller-writers, the least likely to disappoint ... the true mystery is Coben's extraordinary capacity to keep writing such wonderful thrillers' The Times 'As moreish as ever' Sunday Times 'Simply one of the all-time greats - pick up any one of his thrillers and you'll find a riveting, twisty, surprising story with a big, beating heart at its core.' Gillian Flynn 'Harlan Coben is a folk poet of the suburbs and his well-tuned new mystery, Don't Let Go shows why ... This kind of writing is what we call poetry.' New York Times A SMALL TOWN IS HIDING BIG SECRETS ... Fifteen years ago in New Jersey, a teenage boy and girl were found dead. Most people concluded it was a tragic suicide pact. The dead boy's brother, Nap Dumas, did not. Now Nap is a cop - but he's a cop who plays by his own rules, and who has never made peace with his past. And when the past comes back to haunt him, Nap discovers secrets can kill...
When you're as big and rough as Jack Reacher - and you have a badly set, freshly busted nose - it isn't easy to hitch a ride. At last, he's picked up by three strangers - two men and a woman. Within minutes it becomes clear they're all lying about everything - and there's a police roadblock ahead. There has been an incident, and the cops are looking for the bad guys ... Will they get through because the three are innocent? Or because the three are now four? Is Reacher just a decoy? 'He could take out Bond, Dirty Harry, Jason Bourne and Ethan Hunt with both hands tied behind his back. And then sleep with their girlfriends two at a time before getting the last bus out of town' Sun
Jack Reacher plans to follow the autumn sun on an epic road trip across America, from Maine to California. He doesn't get far. On a country road deep in the New England woods, he sees a sign to a place he has never been - the town where his father was born. He thinks, what's one extra day? He takes the detour. At the very same moment, close by, a car breaks down. Two young Canadians are trying to get to New York City to sell a treasure. They are stranded at a lonely motel in the middle of nowhere. It's a strange place ... but it's all there is. The next morning in the city clerk's office, Reacher asks about the old family home. He's told no one named Reacher ever lived in that town. He knows his father never went back. Now he wonders, was he ever there in the first place? So begins another nail-biting, adrenaline-fuelled adventure for Reacher. The present can be tense, but the past can be worse. That's for damn sure.
Personal
- 371pagine
- 13 ore di lettura
Jack Reacher viene richiamato dal dipartimento di Stato e dalla CIA. Qualcuno ha colpito il presidente francese mentre teneva un discorso a Parigi. E il proiettile è americano. Quanti cecchini sono in grado di fare fuoco da quasi un chilometro con una tale sicurezza? Pochissimi, e tra loro c'è di certo John Kott, una vecchia conoscenza di Reacher, che quindici anni prima lo ha mandato in galera. Ora Kott è libero e, con il G8 in corso, non è affatto una buona notizia... Ad affiancare Jack nella sua caccia c'è Casey Nice, una giovanissima e brillante analista. Ma entrare in azione con una donna al proprio fianco riporta Reacher all'ultima, drammatica occasione in cui ha lavorato in coppia, e alla fine tragica della sua partner. Questa volta non può commettere nessun errore. È una questione personale...
Think Twice
- 352pagine
- 13 ore di lettura
The narrative follows Myron Bolitar, a character crafted by a bestselling author known for gripping thrillers. Set against a backdrop of suspense, the story delves into the complexities of crime, suggesting that the perfect murder is an illusion. This thrilling installment promises to keep readers engaged with its intricate plot and compelling characters, reminiscent of the author's successful Netflix adaptation, Stay Close.
Jack Reacher - 10: Bloedgeld
- 399pagine
- 14 ore di lettura
De welgestelde Edward Lane heeft de tijd mee: zijn privéleger van oud-mlitairen wordt overal ter wereld ingehuurd. Maar als zijn vrouw en kind worden ontvoerd, helpt vuurkracht niet om ze heelhuids terug te krijgen. Gelukkig weet Lane precies wie hij nodig heeft om de ontvoerders te laten boeten: Jack Reacher. Ex-militair Jack Reacher is een expert in het traceren van mensen. Maar deze ontvoeringszaak loopt niet zoals hij wil: drie keer betaalt Lane het gevraagd losgeld, en telkens vist Reacher achter het net bij de overhandiging. En de ontvoerden worden niet vrijgelaten. Als een onderzoek vastzit, moet je alles overdoen, weet Reacher. Helemaal vanaf het begin, in bloed, zweet en tranen. Maar langzaamaan beseft Reacher dat Lane iets verbergt. Iets vuils. Iets groots... En Jack Reacher zit er tot over zijn oren in.
Jack Reacher - 15: Tegenspel
- 384pagine
- 14 ore di lettura
Jack Reacher is even intrigerend als onderhoudend, even spannend als verslavend. Mannen willen hem zijn en vrouwen willen hem hebben. Reacher is op weg naar Langley, naar het hoofdkwartier van de CIA. Zijn oude afdeling daar heeft een nieuwe leider. Ze heet Susan en hij wil haar ontmoeten. Onderweg door Nebraska struikelt Reacher echter over een lokaal drama: een familie met een transportbedrijf houdt de omwonende boerengezinnen in een stalen greep van angst.



