Howard Roughan is an American author whose writing is deeply informed by his extensive experience in the New York City advertising industry. He credits this background with honing his ability to craft compelling narratives and develop a distinctive literary voice. Roughan's work often delves into the psychological intricacies of his characters and the complexities of human relationships. His approach to storytelling emphasizes precise language and impactful structure, resulting in engaging and thought-provoking prose.
A gifted young psychologist finds himself ensnared in a dangerous web of deception after becoming involved with a beautiful yet manipulative patient. As he navigates her complex motives, he unwittingly becomes a pawn in a lethal game of revenge, where trust is a luxury he can no longer afford. The novel explores themes of manipulation and the psychological intricacies of human relationships, leading to a gripping tale of suspense and intrigue.
Don't give away the ending... Don't give away the beginning. How does it feel to be desired by every man and envied by every woman? Wonderful. This is the life Nora Sinclair has worked hard for, the life she will never give up. She doesn't just attract men, she enthralls them. So why is FBI agent John O'Hara interested in Nora Sinclair? Mysterious things happen to people around her, especially the men. And there is something dangerous about Nora, something that lures O'Hara at the same time that it fills him with fear. Is something dark hidden in the gaps in her past? As O'Hara spends more and more time getting to know her, is he pursuing justice? Or his own fatal obsession?.
James Patterson delivers his most heart-pounding thriller yet
Thriller. Widow Anne Dunne takes her three children on sailing vacation in an effort to save her family, but when they finally start feeling like a family again something catastrophic happens
The truth will set you free - if it doesn't kill you first. New York attorney Trevor Mann's world shatters when he receives a phone call telling him his girlfriend has been shot dead in a mugging. But the circumstances point to something more calculated than a random attack. Claire was a New York Times journalist and Trevor is convinced she had unearthed a secret so shocking that she was murdered to keep it from coming to light. Chasing Claire's leads, Trevor will risk everything to discover what exactly she was killed for. It's time to find out the truth, or die.
A creepy thriller from internationally bestselling novelist James Patterson.For Karen Burns, a talented young photographer, it was only natural to go to New York to chase her dreams. And it was only normal - just to pay the rent while she waited for her big chance - to work as a nanny for a young power couple, an attorney and his socialite wife, looking after their two children. But for all the promise, the thrills, and the glitter, there are temptations and there are deadly dangers that come with life among the rich and powerful. Get ready for the Nanny Diaries from Hell.
Philip Randall ist ein junger, erfolgreicher Anwalt, der glaubt, sich alles leisten und nach Lust und Laune über die Stränge schlagen zu können. Philip Randall ist ein junger, erfolgreicher Anwalt, der glaubt, alles sich nach Lust und leisten über die Laune und zu können Stränge schlagen. Doch die Affäre mit der Frau seines besten Freundes bringt ihn in eine heikle Situation. Affäre Doch die besten mit der Frau seines Freundes bringt ihn in eine heikle Situation. Denn es gibt eindeutige Fotos von Philips Treffen mit der Geliebten, und der Mann, der sie besitzt, steht dem Anwalt an Skrupellosigkeit in nichts nach. Denn es gibt eindeutige Philips Treffen mit Fotos von der Geliebten, und der Mann, der sie besitzt, steht dem Anwalt Skrupellosigkeit in an nichts nach. Philips Versuch, die delikate Angelegenheit aus der Welt zu schaffen, endet in einer Katastrophe und der clevere Senkrechtstarter muß erkennen, dass er nicht alle Fäden in der Hand hält. Philips Versuch, die aus der Welt delikate Angelegenheit zu schaffen, endet in einer Katastrophe und der clevere Senkrechtstarter muß erkennen, dass er nicht alle in der Hand Fäden hält.
David Remler est un psychothérapeute new-yorkais, veuf depuis trois ans. Un jour, il tombe sous le charme d'une nouvelle patiente, Samantha Kent, une jeune femme séduisante et vulnérable, étouffant sous l'emprise d'un mari pervers qu'elle se déclare prête à tuer. Quand elle appelle en pleine nuit pour lui annoncer qu'elle est passée à l'acte, David se précipite chez elle. Il découvre le corps du mari poignardé à mort, mais Samantha a disparu sans laisser de traces... Pour la police arrivée sur les lieux, il est le coupable idéal. David comprend alors qu'il est tombé dans un terrible piège. Il n'est pas près d'en sortir...
Drahtzieher/Es begann damals in Afrika/Caroline/Sams Briefe an Jennifer - bk716; Verlag "Das Beste"; Howard Roughan/Stefanie Zweig/Felix Thijssen/James Patterson; Paperback; 2005
