Ludmila Hanzlíková Books

Haunted by half-forgotten nightmares since her childhood, Clare Kimball, a shining star in the New York art world, returns to her hometown and finds new love with the town's sheriff, Cameron Rafferty, once the high school rebel

When a perfectly preserved "mummy" is discovered in the dusty basement of Boston's Crispin Museum and an archaeologist turns up missing, medical examiner Maura Isles and Boston homicide detective Jane Rizzoli have precious little time to derail the Archaeology Killer before he adds another chilling piece to his monstrous collection.

"First published in eBook in 2015 by Bookouture"--Copyright page.

It is a boiling hot summer in Boston. adding to the city's woes is a series of shocking crimes in which wealthy men are made to watch while their wives are brutalized--a sadistic demand that ends in death. The MO seems to point to Warren Hoyt, recently jailed.

Děj románu světoznámého autora Erica Lamberta se odehrává v severní Africe během druhé světové války - je to hluboce lidsky pravdivý a zároveň neobvyklý příběh australského 55. praporu z dobytkářského kraje Numerelly, jeho velitele Victora Kirka, dravého seržanta Doca Homea, skeptického Christyho zvaného Corpus, jemného humanisty Pascoea a všech těch vojáků o nichž se později říkalo: "Osedlali si smrt tak jako doma svého koně." Autor působivého válečného románu zde čerpá ze svých osobních zkušeností v jedné z nejdůležitějších bitev 2. světové války, v bitvě u Alameinu.

'Crime writing at its unputdownable, nerve-tingling best' HARLAN COBEN THE VICTIMS In Boston, Detective Jane Rizzoli and Forensic Pathologist Maura Isles investigate a bizarre murder. A man has been found gutted and hanging in his home. When the remains of another victim are found, it is clear that this murderer has been at work for years, and not just in Boston. THE KILLER Five years ago, a group of travellers set off on an African safari. None of them was seen again - apart from one woman who stumbled out of the bush weeks later, barely alive. The only woman to have seen the killer's face. THE SURVIVOR Has the 'safari killer' resurfaced in Boston? Jane is sent to Africa to find the one link between the two cases - the only survivor. And convince her to face death once again...

Boston medical examiner Dr. Maura Isles faces a chilling reality when she discovers a murder victim who is her exact double, down to intimate physical traits. The woman found shot outside Maura’s home shares not only her appearance but also her birth date and blood type, leading to a shocking revelation: she is Maura’s twin sister. This unsettling discovery propels Maura into a complex murder investigation intertwined with her own dark past. As she delves deeper, a DNA test confirms their connection, and Maura is compelled to confront the secrets of her origins. Her search for answers takes her to a seaside town in Maine, where she encounters further horrors. Meanwhile, an unidentified killer is on a nationwide rampage, and the stakes are rising. To uncover the truth about her roots and stop the ongoing violence, Maura must confront the mother she never knew—a cold and calculating figure who may hold the key to her existence and could pose a lethal threat. In a race against time, Maura must navigate a web of danger and deception to protect her life and unravel the mystery surrounding her family.

When a young woman is found dead, Detective Jane Rizzoli and Forensic Pathologist Maura Isles are called to the scene of the murder. Though the body bears startling wounds, the actual cause of death is not immediately clear. A few days later, another body is discovered - a seemingly unrelated crime, but the lack of an obvious cause of death shows they have more in common than it would first appear. As Rizzoli and Isles race to discover the link between the victims before the killer can strike again, a mysterious person watches from the sidelines. She has the answers they're looking for. But she knows she has to stay quiet, if she wants to stay alive . . .

Visiting sixteen-year-old "Rat" Perkins at the isolated Evensong boarding school for emotionally traumatized children, Maura Isles is astonished to learn that all of his classmates, survivors of violence, are being instructed in scientific detective skills, a discovery that coincides with Jane Rizzoli's investigation into the murder of a boy's foster family.

Some scars never heal . . . An addictive thriller from the author of the mega bestseller GONE GIRL. When two girls are abducted and killed in Missouri, journalist Camille Preaker is sent back to her home town to report on the crimes. Long-haunted by a childhood tragedy and estranged from her mother for years, Camille suddenly finds herself installed once again in her family's mansion, reacquainting herself with her distant mother and the half-sister she barely knows - a precocious 13-year-old who holds a disquieting grip on the town. As Camille works to uncover the truth about these violent crimes, she finds herself identifying with the young victims - a bit too strongly. Clues keep leading to dead ends, forcing Camille to unravel the psychological puzzle of her own past to get at the story. Dogged by her own demons, Camille will have to confront what happened to her years before if she wants to survive this homecoming.

What do you do when you don't know who you are... Jane has lost her memory. ...W here you are... Jane is found walking the streets wearing a blood-stained dress with $10,000 in the pocket. ...What you've done? Unable to get answers from her husband, Jane is forced to seek the truth about her accident on her own. But the truth doesn't always set you free . . . When you can't trust yourself, who can you trust?

Tami Hoag returns to the bestselling series of her career with a Kovac and Liska case that will delight fans and new readers alike. It was a shocking crime. A middle-aged couple - hacked to death in their own home - with a samurai sword. Normal people. Who were they? And why were they targeted? It was a shocking crime. But it wasn't the first. Twenty years ago a policeman was murdered in his own back garden and the killer was never caught. One woman might link these mysteries. But she is being watched. Can Detectives Nikki Liska and Sam Kovac find her before it is too late? Suspense fiction doesn't get smarter than this. Taut, tense and terrifying, Hoag weaves a relentlessly thrilling tale which twists and turns with every page

Young, talented, and ambitious, Dr Eric Najarian has all the qualities they're looking for at White Memorial Hospital. What Eric doesn't know is that he's being watched. And judged. An elite clique of medical professionals thinks he has what it takes to join their secret club. All the young doctor has to do is agree to play by their rules. But Eric has already seen too much. A missing body. An unspeakable mutilation. A brutal abduction. It's only the beginning of a terrifyingly evil plot, a sinister plan the group will stop at nothing to hide. And if Eric refuses to become their colleague - he will be their next victim...

For twenty years, four women—Chris, Barbara, Susan, and Vicki—navigated the complexities of friendship, marriage, motherhood, and even murder. Their lives seemed idyllic, filled with shared joys and challenges. However, one friend is left to reflect on the unraveling of their once-strong bonds, examining how dreams turned into nightmares and friendships faded. Chris enjoyed a fulfilling life in her modest home, but her husband’s dissatisfaction forced her to sacrifice her own happiness. Barbara focused on maintaining her beauty for her professor husband, yet his infidelity with younger students shattered her world. Susan, who became a successful magazine editor after balancing college and motherhood, faced a flirtation that threatened her carefully constructed life. Vicki, a prominent trial lawyer, achieved professional success at the cost of her marriage and family. Through deep exploration of her characters' minds and hearts, Joy Fielding reveals the hidden secrets within even the closest relationships. This powerful narrative delves into the nature of friendship, the bonds women create, and the essence of unconditional love.

They called her Appassionata, though her real name was Abigail Rosen. She was the sexiest, most flamboyant violinist on the music scene, adored by her fans and lusted after by men. She was also lonely and exploited. When a dramatic suicide attempt destroys her violin career, she sets out to conquer the conductors rostrum. Abigail is given the chance to take over the Rutminster Symphony Orchestra. Abby is ecstatic, not knowing that the RSO is up to its ears in debt, and is composed of the randiest group of musicians ever to bow a violin. Doing her best to pull this rabble into something resembling a real orchestra is going to take all she's got, as is resisting the encroachments of Viking, the fatally glamorous French horn player. Sexy Cooper silliness at its most delightfully entertaining.

Soviet Union, 1956. The two young girls that Leo Demidov and his wife Raisa adopted have yet to forgive him for his involvement in the murder of their parents. They are not alone. Now that the truth is out, Leo, Raisa and their family are in grave danger from someone with a grudge against Leo.

Ellie Nightingale is still haunted by the kidnapping of her baby daughter. Kate Sutton is the woman who took on the "abandoned" child as her own. Now Skyler Sutton, leading a charmed life, meets a tough New York policeman, and the three women are brought together in a twist of fate.

The modest little English priest-detective sits up in his coffin and immediately embarks on an investigation of his own murder and seven other sensational crimes

Catherine, eine hübsche und intelligente junge Frau, führt das sorgenlose und unbeschwerte Leben einer reichen Anwaltstochter, bis sie eines Tages Vincent begegnet und sich ihr Leben von Grund auf ändert... Vor der atemberaubenden Kulisse New Yorks variiert diese romantische Liebesgeschichte ein altes Märchenthema. Sie bezieht ihre Spannung und ihre besondere Atmosphäre aus dem ungeheuren Kontrast zwischen den >>Palästen<< der Reichen und den Slums der Verbitterten und Ausgestoßenen.

Svet módy a módneho návhárstva, móda ako bezohľadný biznis, prinášajúci obrovské peniaze, prostredie elitných amerických módnych salónov,leskmódnych prehliadok,aleaj tvrdá drina, mučivéhľadanie inšpirácie - to je svet, v ktorom žije hlavná hrdinka Karen Kahnová. Po rokoch ťažkej práce si vydobyla v tomto svete významné postavenie a zároveň je ním sama úplne pohltená.