Linwood Barclay Books

'A SUSPENSE MASTER' STEPHEN KING Every crime has consequences. Every town has secrets. __________ A young girl is killed by a drunk driver. Shaken by the tragedy, the local community wants justice. It doesn't matter that the accused is only a kid himself. When he's given a soft sentence, the outcry reaches fever pitch. Under siege from threats of revenge, theboy and his desperate family hire Private Investigator Cal Weaver to trace the senders. But in a town full of suspects, it could be anyone... There is so much more to this case than meets the eye. Weaver wonders what he's missing - and if he'll piece the puzzle together before more blood is spilled, including his own... __________ 'Nothing is more satisfying than tucking into a new Linwood Barclay novel' Shari Lapena, author of The Couple Next Door 'No one can thrill you and chill youbetter than Linwood Barclay' Tess Gerritsen 'One of the best thriller writers in the world' Mark Billingham

Seven years ago, Terry Archer and his family experienced a horrific ordeal that nearly cost them their lives. Today, the echoes of that fateful night are still audible. Terry's wife, Cynthia, is living separate from her husband and daughter after her own personal demons threatened to ruin her relationship with them permanently. Their daughter, Grace, is rebelling against her parents' seemingly needless overprotection. Terry is just trying to keep his family together. And the entire town is reeling from the senseless murder of two elderly locals. But when Grace foolishly follows her delinquent boyfriend into a strange house, the Archers must do more than stay together. They must stay alive. Because now they have all been unwillingly drawn into the shadowy depths of their seemingly idyllic hometown. For there, they will be reconnected with the man who saved their lives seven years ago, but who still remains a ruthless, unrepentant criminal. They will encounter killers for hire working all sides. And they will learn that there are some things people value much more than money, and will do anything to get it. Caught in a labyrinth between family loyalty and ultimate betrayal, Terry must find a way to extricate his family from a lethal situation he still doesn't fully comprehend. All he knows is that to live, he may have to do the unthinkable...

A desperate quest unfolds as a character embarks on a journey to locate a missing boy. The narrative is driven by themes of urgency and determination, exploring the emotional weight of loss and the lengths one will go to protect loved ones. As the search progresses, secrets are revealed, and unexpected alliances form, highlighting the complexities of human relationships. The story promises suspense and depth, ultimately questioning the nature of sacrifice and the bond between guardian and child.

The third spellbinding thriller set in the troubled town of Promise Falls

The unlikely detective Zack Walker returns in this mystery thriller from the dark and witty mind of bestselling author Linwood Barclay.

Map-obsessed Thomas spends his days and nights on a virtual tour of the world, believing he must store the details of every town and city in his head. Then one day, he sees something that shouldn't be there: a woman being murdered behind a window on a New York street. When Thomas tells his brother Ray what he has witnessed, Ray humours him with a half-hearted investigation - until he realises Thomas may have stumbled onto a deadly conspiracy, which puts them both in danger . . .

One will change your life. One will end it. Who will… FIND YOU FIRST? It’s a deadly race against time… Tech billionaire Miles has more money than he can ever spend, and everything he could dream of – except time. Now facing a terminal illness, Miles knows he must seize every minute to put his life in order. And that means taking a long hard look at his past. Somewhere out there, Miles has children. And they might be about to inherit both the good and bad from him – possibly his fortune, or possibly something more sinister. So Miles decides to track down his missing children. But a vicious killer is one step ahead of him. One by one, people are vanishing. Not just disappearing, every trace of them is wiped. Number One Sunday Times bestseller Linwood Barclay returns with his electrifying new thriller, FIND YOU FIRST.

BOOK 1 OF 3 Welcome to Promise Falls. The small town with a big secret. David Harwood is asked to check up on his cousin Marla, who's not been herself since losing her baby nearly a year ago. But when he gets there, he finds blood on the door. Inside, Marla happily looks after a baby that isn't hers. She claims it was delivered 'by an angel', but David fears the worst. His suspicions come true when a woman's dead body is found - with her own baby missing - making Marla the only suspect in the investigation. But David knows no matter how troubled she is: Marla isn't a murderer. Is someone lurking in the shadows? And how far will David go to protect his family? *** Praise for Linwood Barclay 'Nothing is more satisfying than tucking into a new Linwood Barclay novel' Shari Lapena, author of The Couple Next Door 'A suspense master' Stephen King 'One of the best thriller writers in the world' Mark Billingham 'Seamless, breathless and relentlessly paced' Mirror

Glen Garber's life has just spiralled out of control. His wife's car is found at the scene of a drunk-driving accident that took three lives. Not only is she dead, but it appears she was the cause of the accident. Suddenly Glen has to deal with a potent mixture of emotions: grief at the loss of his wife, along with anger at her reckless behaviour that leaves their young daughter motherless. If only he could convince himself that Sheila wasn't responsible for the tragedy. But as more and more secrets begin to surface, Glen may have to face something much, much worse...

Zack Walker, the most unlikely of detectives, faces a new mystery to unravel in this brilliantly funny crime thriller from bestselling author Linwood Barclay.

Zack Walker, a newspaper writer, inadvertently uncovers a dangerous secret involving his friend Trixie Snelling, a professional dominatrix. When a local journalist threatens to expose Trixie's hidden life, Zack's investigation takes a dark turn after he discovers a dead body in her basement dungeon. This revelation propels him into a whirlwind of trouble, intertwining friendship, secrets, and the perilous world of suburban BDSM.

It begins on Monday when four people board an elevator in Manhattan. Each presses the button for their floor, but the elevator climbs, non-stop, to the top before dropping. Right to the bottom of the shaft. It appears to be a random tragedy. But on Tuesday, it happens again. And when Wednesday brings yet another catastrophe, one of the most vertical cities in the world is plunged into chaos. It will be a race against time for detectives Jerry Borque and Lois Delgado to find the answers before a deadly Friday night showdown

A missing woman. A husband suspected. The truth will ... Take Your Breath Away Linwood Barclay is... 'A suspense master' Stephen King 'In a class of his own' T.M. Logan'One of the finest thriller writers in the world' Mark Billingham

'Another perfect page-turner' The Times 'A triumph from the master thriller writer' The Sun

It starts with a trip to a local amusement park. David Harwood is hoping a carefree day will help dispel his wife Jan's recent depression that has led to frightening thoughts of suicide. Instead, a day of fun with their son Ethan turns into a nightmare. When Jan disappears from the park, David's worst fears seem to have come true. But when he goes to the police to report her missing, the facts start to indicate something very different. The park's records show that only two tickets were purchased, and CCTV shows no evidence that Jan ever entered the park at all. Suddenly David's story starts to look suspicious - and the police to wonder if Jan's already dead, murdered by her husband. To prove his innocence and keep his son from being taken away from him, David is going to have to dig deep into the past and come face to face with a terrible childhood tragedy - but by doing that he could risk destroying everything precious to him...

When Cal Weaver stops at a red light on a rainy night while driving home, he ignores the bedraggled-looking teenage girl trying to hitch a ride - even when she starts tapping on his window. But when he realises she's one of his son's classmates, he knows he can't really leave her, alone, on the street. But nothing prepares him for the consequences of trying to help her out. The next morning he's gone from Good Samaritan to Murder Suspect, and with one girl dead and another missing, he's suddenly at the centre of a deadly puzzle that reaches right to the heart of the town - from its bullying police force to its strangely furtive mayor - and finally to one family's shocking secret.

The second spine-chilling thriller set in the troubled town of Promise Falls. After the screen of a run-down drive-in movie theater collapses and kills four people, the daughter of one of the victims asks private investigator Cal Weaver to look into a break-in at her father's house. Cal discovers a hidden room where salacious activities have taken place--as well as evidence of missing DVDs. But it may not be the discs the thief was interested in. Meanwhile, Detective Barry Duckworth is still trying to solve two murders he believes are connected, since each featured a similar distinctive wound. And when yet another murder happens, Cal and Barry are both driven to pursue their investigations.

Eight months ago, Paul found two dead bodies in the back of a co-worker's car. He was attacked, left for dead, and has been slowly recovering ever since. Therapy helps during the days, but at night he hears things, impossible things, that no one else can

An intense thriller designed for young readers, this gripping story follows characters on a heart-pounding adventure filled with suspense and unexpected twists. With a focus on themes of bravery and resilience, the narrative keeps readers engaged as they navigate a world of danger and intrigue. Linwood Barclay's skillful storytelling ensures a captivating experience, making it a must-read for fans of thrilling tales.

Critically acclaimed and bestselling author Linwood Barclay brings terror closer than ever before in a stunning thriller in which murder strikes in the place we should feel safest of all…. In a quiet neighborhood, in the house next door, a family is brutally murdered for no apparent reason. You can’t help thinking, It could have been us. And you start to wonder: What if we’re next? Promise Falls isn’t the kind of community where families are shot to death in their own homes. But how well did Jim and Ellen Cutter really know their neighbors—or the darker secrets of their small town? They don’t have to look further than their own marriage to know that things aren’t always what they seem. Now the Cutters and their son, Derek, must face the unthinkable: that a murderer isn’t just stalking too close to home…but is inside it already.

On a rainy night, a man gives a teenage girl a lift home, but the girl he picks up isn't the same one he drops off . . . Bestseller Linwood Barclay hooks the reader from page one with this suspense masterpiece

You wake up. Your house is empty. Your family has disappeared... The stunning Richard & Judy winner and million-copy bestseller.

In the latest novel from New York Times bestselling author Linwood Barclay, a teacher’s act of heroism inadvertently makes him the target of a dangerous blackmailer who will stop at nothing to get what he wants.How would you react in a life-or-death situation?It’s a question everyone asks themselves, but few have to face in real life. English teacher Richard Boyle certainly never thought he would find himself talking down a former student intent on harming others, but when Mark LeDrew shows up at Richard’s school with a bomb strapped to his chest, Richard immediately jumps into action. Thanks to some quick thinking, he averts a major tragedy and is hailed as a hero, but not all the attention focused on him is positive.Richard’s brief moment in the spotlight puts him in the sights of a deranged blackmailer with a score to settle. The situation rapidly spirals out of control, drawing Richard into a fraught web of salacious accusations and deadly secrets. As he tries to uncover the truth he discovers that there’s something deeply wrong in the town—something that ties together Mark, the blackmailer, and a gang of ruthless drug dealers, and Richard has landed smack in the middle of it. He’s desperate to find a way out, but everyone in his life seems to be hiding something, and trusting the wrong person could cost him everything he loves.What price will he pay for one good deed?

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."

Delightful characters and a clever plot created with thoughtful and skilled writing...dare we hope for a second encounter? Washington Times

The residents of Garrett Island are part of a visionary experiment. Their cars have been sent to the mainland and now, for one month, they've got self-driving vehicles called Arrivals. With a simple voice command, an Arrival will take you wherever you want to go, and because these cars are networked and aware of each other, road mishaps are a thing of the past. As the world's press arrives for a glimpse of this driverless future, islander and single mum Sandra Montrose preps for the huge media event. She's ready for this new world. Her husband died when he fell asleep at the wheel one night, and she's relieved her two teens, Archie and Katie, may never need drivers' licenses. God knows, Archie already finds enough ways to get into trouble. And Katie, unbeknownst to her mum, is flirting with danger as she investigates what strange secret the old man across the street is keeping in his garage. But as this special media day gets underway, there are signs all is not well. A member of the press has vanished, possibly murdered. There are rumours of industrial sabotage, an unleashing of a malevolent virus. Before long, the Arrivals aren't taking orders from their passengers anymore. They're starting to organise and hunt. And they've got the residents of Garrett Island in their sights

This originally came out as a novella and was titled Clouded Vision - published in December 2010 under that title. A chilling story of double-dealing, violence and murder from number one bestseller Linwood Barclay. Keisha Ceylon is a psychic. At least, that's what she passes herself off as. The truth is, Keisha's real powers have more to do with separating troubled families from their money than actually seeing into the netherworld. Keisha watches the news for stories of missing family members. She gives it a few days, then moves in, tells these families she's had a vision, that she may have some clue to where these missing people are. And by the way, she charges for this service, and likes to see the money up front. Keisha's latest mark is a man whose wife disappeared a week ago. She's seen him on TV, pleading for his wife to come home, or, if she's been abducted, pleading with whoever took her to let her go. Keisha knows a payoff when she sees one. So she pays a visit to our troubled husband and tells him her vision. The trouble is, her vision just happens to be close enough to the truth that it leaves this man rattled. And it may very well leave Keisha dead...

Crystal Lake, aux États-Unis. C’est là que le journaliste Zack Walker s’est retiré, loin du tumulte de la ville. Lorsqu’un cadavre est retrouvé dans les bois voisins, toute la communauté penche pour l’œuvre d’un ours. Pour Zack, c’est purement et simplement un meurtre. Mais sa traque pour découvrir l’assassin s’avère plus que dangereuse. Entre une famille de psychopathes extrémistes, des tensions autour de la parade de la ville, et des secrets de famille qui ressurgissent, le talent de Zack pour s’attirer des ennuis est à son apogée.

De ergste dag uit het leven van Tim Blake begint met het koken van een ei voor zijn dochter Sydney. Ze logeert de hele zomer bij hem en heeft een vakantiebaantje bij een hotel in de buurt. Wanneer Sydney die dag na haar dienst niet thuiskomt, denkt Tim dat ze met vrienden op stap is. Wanneer ze haar telefoon niet opneemt gaat hij zich zorgen maken. Het wordt steeds later en hij raakt in paniek. En wanneer de manager van het hotel nog nooit van Sydney gehoord blijkt te hebben, raakt zijn leven in een vrije val. Wat deed Sydney elke dag als ze kennelijk niet naar het hotel ging? Was er iets wat ze niet aan haar vader kon of mocht vertellen? In zijn wanhopige zoektocht naar Sydney is er een dubieuze geruststelling: Sydney kan niet dood zijn, want een aantal zeer louche types is ook naar haar op zoek... Source: http://www.bol.com/nl/p/vrees-het-erg...

Lehet-e annál félelmetesebb, mint amikor meggyilkolják a szomszédaidat? Talán csak az, amikor rájössz, a gyilkos valószínűleg eltévesztette a házszámot. Jim Cutterék egy kánikulai szombat reggel szembesülnek a szörnyűséggel: a szomszédjukban lakó Langley-éket hidegvérrel lelőtték az éjszaka. Mit keresett a házban a bűntény idején Derek, Jim kamaszfia? Mi köze a gyilkosságnak a tett színhelyéről eltűnt számítógéphez, amin Derek Cutter és Adam Langley egy pornografikus regényt talált? Mi az összefüggés a gép egykori tulajdonosának öngyilkossága és a mostani eset között? Miért próbálja Ellen Cutter meggyőzni a férjét ennek ellenkezőjéről? Amikor a gyilkosság vádjával Dereket letartóztatják, Jim mindenáron ki akarja deríteni az igazságot, s bebizonyítani fia ártatlanságát. Közben döbben rá, hogy a gyilkos valódi célpontja tulajdonképpen az ő családja volt. Minden családtagnak van valami titkolnivalója, de melyik szolgálhat a gyilkos indítékául? S vajon mi köze mindehhez a korrupt, s cseppet sem feddhetetlen polgármesternek, Jim egykori munkaadójának és az ő minden hájjal megkent sofőrjének? Linwood Barclay mesterien szerkesztett regénye végig fenntartja a feszültséget, az események nem várt fordulatokat vesznek, a titkok lassan feltárulnak, s arra késztetik az olvasót, hogy megvizsgálja a jó és a rossz, a bűn és a bűntelenség fogalmát.

In Linwood Barclays neuem Thriller „Die Geräusche der Nacht“ leidet Paul Davis nach einem traumatischen Vorfall an Gedächtnislücken und Wahnvorstellungen. Eine alte Schreibmaschine, die er von seiner Frau geschenkt bekommt, scheint nächtliche Botschaften von ermordeten Frauen zu senden. Realität oder Wahn?

I Langley, padre, madre e figlio adolescente, vengono uccisi in casa propria. Il giorno dopo, alla scoperta del massacro, i Cutter – di padre, madre, figlio adolescente – testimoniano di non aver sentito alcun rumore. La vicenda è i Langley erano gente “normale”, perché sono stati trucidati a quel modo?Forse si è trattato solo di una tragica fatalità, i Langley si sono trovati al posto sbagliato al momento sbagliato e sono rimasti vittime di un pazzo sanguinario.Ma nella mente di Jim Cutter si fa largo un pensiero e se gli assassini avessero sbagliato casa? Se il vero bersaglio fosse la sua famiglia? Un’ipotesi assurda, ma impossibile da escludere del tutto. Forse sua moglie o suo figlio celano segreti tali da giustificare una vendetta tanto atroce. Segreti di cui lo stesso Jim sarebbe all’oscuro.Pur di scoprirli, l’uomo sarà disposto a mettere in discussione la fiducia verso la sua famiglia e iniziare una scomoda indagine personale.

Une disparition ? Keisha est sur le qui-vive. C'est l'occasion rêvée pour elle d'exercer ses talents de voyante ou plutôt d'arnaqueuse ! Elle débarque sans prévenir chez Wendell Garfield dont l'épouse s'est évaporée. D'abord franchement sceptique, celui-ci change brutalement d'attitude quand Keisha énonce certains détails de sa soi-disant vision. Et si le mari éploré ne l'était pas tant que ça ? Fausse vision, mais vrai danger, voilà Keisha dans de beaux draps ! Keisha est une charmante arnaqueuse. Cette fausse médium offre ses services moyennant finances à toutes les âmes en détresse, en particulier aux fammilles en quête d'un proche disparu...

Fenster zum Tod - Während Thomas Kilbride mit einem Computerprogramm einen Spaziergang durch Manhattan unternimmt, sieht er eine menschliche Gestalt, die offenbar mit einer Plastiktüte erstickt wird. Doch niemand glaubt ihn - denn Thomas leidet an Schizophrenie.Das Lächeln der Frauen - Robert Millers Roman "Das Lächeln der Frauen" beschert Aurélie eine verblüffende Entdeckung: Nicht nur ihr kleines Pariser Restaurant, auch sie selbst kommt darin vor! Als sie den Autor kennenlernen will, führt dies zu ungeahnten Verwicklungen....Glücksspiel - Auf dem Grand National, dem wichtigsten Pferdehindernisrennen Englands, wird der amerikanische Finanzberater Herb Kovak erschossen. Sein Kollege, Ex- Jockey Nick Foxton, wird unerwartet zu Kovaks Testamentsvollstrecker und gerät dadurch in Lebensgefahr.

Familie Archer, vor sieben Jahren knapp mit dem Leben davongekommen, trägt schwer an ihrer Vergangenheit. Cynthia, die Mutter, hat das Trauma einfach nicht überwunden und beschließt, eine Weile getrennt von ihrer Familie zu leben, um wieder ins Lot zu kommen. Der Grund ist nicht zuletzt die vierzehnjährige Grace, die gegen die überbeschützende Haltung ihrer Eltern rebelliert. Terry, der Vater, versucht, seine Familie gegen diese Fliehkräfte zusammenzuhalten. Doch die Zeichen stehen auf Sturm: Die ganze Stadt ist in Aufruhr, weil sich in der Nachbarschaft der Archers ein brutaler Mord ereignet hat. Und Grace ist nicht ganz unschuldig an den Ereignissen.

Tod einer Doppelgängerin - „Ein Killer von einem Thriller.“ New York Times Cal Weaver, ein Privatdetektiv, fährt in einer regnerischen Nacht nach Hause. Auf einem Parkplatz klopft eine junge, nervös wirkende Frau an die Windschutzscheibe und bittet ihn, sie mitzunehmen. Cal hat Bedenken, fährt den Teenager aber zu einer Bar. Ein großer Fehler - denn am nächsten Morgen ist die Anhalterin verschwunden, ihre Freundin wird tot aufgefunden. Und der Verdacht fällt auf Cal ... „Spannung, die keinen Moment nachlässt.“ TV Movie

Britský vojnový veterán Tom Forsyth sa po návrate z Afganistanu ocitá bez cieľa a bez domova. Po prepustení z nemocnice sa vracia k matke, známej trénerke koní, len aby zistil, že je pod tlakom vydierača, ktorý ohrozuje jej stajňu a jej kone. Tom sa rozhodne pátrať po pravde a čelí nebezpečenstvu, aby ochránil svoju rodinu. Malá Eleonora Kohenová sa narodila v roku 1877 a od detstva preukazuje neobyčajné nadanie. Po príchode do Istanbulu sa jej život mení, keď sa ocitá v intrigách osmanského dvora, kde jej jasnozrivosť môže ovplyvniť osud ríše. David Harwood plánuje rodinný výlet, no jeho manželka Jan záhadne zmizne. David, obyčajný reportér, sa ocitá v strede intenzívneho pátrania, ktoré odhaľuje šokujúce tajomstvá a dostáva ho na zoznam podozrivých. Musí sa sám postarať o záchranu svojej rodiny. Heidi, po tragickej smrti manžela, sa snaží vyrovnať so svojou situáciou, zatiaľ čo sa jej sestra chystá na svadbu. Keď jej matka navrhne, aby sa postarala o opravu rodinnej usadlosti v Provensalsku, Heidi sa vydáva na cestu, ktorá by mohla priniesť uzdravenie a nový začiatok.

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