Kateřina Elisová Books

In a hauntingly atmospheric setting, Josie navigates a landscape marked by a disturbing arrangement of pristine white bones. Her cautious demeanor and soft-spoken nature hint at a deeper tension, suggesting a narrative filled with mystery and perhaps a connection to the eerie surroundings. The scene evokes a sense of unease, inviting readers to explore the implications of her fragile presence amidst such unsettling imagery.

Na Denton se snáší prudký déšť, který vyplaví tělo mladé dívky. Detektiv Josie Quinnová a její tým nemají žádné místo činu, kde by mohli své pátrání začít. Tělo oběti je ale naštěstí dobře zachovalé včetně baseballové nášivky na bundě, kterou má oběť na sobě. Josie nedokáže skrýt šok – její mrtvý bývalý manžel Ray vlastnil přesně takovou bundu. Když se Josie vydá po stopách zpět do doby, kdy sama chodila na střední školu, identifikuje dívku jako Beverly Urbanovou, problémovou studentku, o které se říkalo, že má s Rayem aférku. Ovšem jeden rok během prázdnin se ona i její matka odstěhovaly. Nebo si to alespoň všichni v Dentonu mysleli… Pátrání ve vzpomínkách na vlastní minulost s Rayem je jedinou výhodou, kterou má Josie nad zvráceným vrahem, který chce dál skrývat své tajemství. I za cenu dalších životů...

A playful scene quickly turns dark as a joyful girl named Lucy disappears from her amusement park ride. The contrast between her innocent laughter and the sudden absence creates a chilling atmosphere. The story unfolds around the mystery of her vanishing, exploring themes of loss and the impact of sudden fear on a community. As the narrative progresses, it delves into the emotional turmoil of those left behind and the search for answers in the wake of her disappearance.

"When Isabelle Coleman, a blonde, beautiful young girl goes missing, everyone from the small town of Denton joins the search. They can find no trace of the town's darling, but Detective Josie Quinn finds another girl they didn't even know was missing. Mute and unresponsive, it's clear this mysterious girl has been damaged beyond repair. All Josie can get from her is a name--Ramona--and a flash of a neon tongue piercing that matches Isabelle's. The race is on to find Isabelle alive, and Josie fears there may be other girls in terrible danger. When the trail leads her to a cold case labelled a hoax by authorities, Josie begins to wonder is there anyone left she can trust? Someone in this close-knit town is committing unspeakable crimes. Can Josie catch the killer before another victim loses their life?"--Page 4 of cover.

To commit the perfect murder, you need the perfect cover. On a frigid morning, a mother discovers her daughter's blood-soaked body frozen to the road. Who could execute such a brutal act on the victim's doorstep? Detective Erika Foster, fresh from a harrowing case, is fragile yet determined to lead the investigation. As she delves into the case, she uncovers reports of assaults in the same quiet South London suburb, all linked by a chilling detail: the victims were attacked by a figure in black wearing a gas mask. Erika is on the hunt for a killer with a terrifying signature. The investigation becomes more complex as she uncovers a web of secrets surrounding the young woman's death. Just as Erika starts to piece together the clues, she is confronted by painful memories from her past. She must dig deep, stay focused, and find the killer, especially as one of her own is in grave danger. This heart-racing thriller will keep readers hooked until the very last page, filled with suspense and unexpected twists that challenge assumptions and keep the mystery alive. Readers rave about the clever plot and the shocking reveals that leave them guessing until the end.

Beneath the water, a body lies undisturbed for years, while on land, a nightmare unfolds. Detective Erika Foster receives a tip about key evidence in a narcotics case hidden in a disused quarry near London. Upon searching, they recover drugs and the skeleton of eleven-year-old Jessica Collins, who went missing twenty-six years ago. As Erika investigates, she uncovers a family with secrets, a detective haunted by her past failure, and the suspicious death of a man near the quarry. With a suspect possibly close to home, someone is determined to prevent Erika from uncovering the truth. Readers are captivated by the gripping narrative, with many expressing their astonishment at the twists and turns that keep them on the edge of their seats. Praise highlights the book's addictive quality, with reviewers unable to put it down, often reading late into the night. Comments reflect a mix of shock and admiration for the unexpected ending, with many stating it’s a standout work from the author. The story is described as brilliantly plotted and deeply engaging, featuring complex characters and a narrative that leaves readers thoroughly entertained and satisfied. Overall, it’s a thrilling read that resonates long after the last page is turned.

When the tortured body of a young woman is found in a dumpster, her eyes swollen shut and her clothes soaked with blood, Detective Erika Foster is one of the first at the crime scene. The trouble is, this time, it's not her case. While she fights to secure her place on the investigation team, Erika can't help but get involved and quickly finds a link to the unsolved murder of a woman four months earlier. Dumped in a similar location, both women have identical wounds - a fatal incision to their femoral artery. Stalking his victims online, the killer is preying on young pretty women using a fake identity. How will Erika catch a murderer who doesn't seem to exist?

Zrútený strop, mŕtve telo. To, čo sa začína ako obyčajný telefonát na linku 999, naberie nečakaný spád, keď detektív šéfinšpektor Erika Fosterová dorazí na miesto a v prázdnom byte objaví telo ženy a stopy kokaínu. Pátranie privedie Eriku späť tam, kde by to nikdy nečakala – díva sa do očí Jeromovi Goodmanovi, drogovému dílerovi, ktorý pred desiatimi rokmi zavraždil jej manžela Marka. Odhalenia privedú Eriku na pokraj síl a donútia ju čeliť traume z minulosti a pravde o tom, čo sa stalo v deň Markovej smrti – a kto z tieňa ťahal za nitky. V smrtiacej hre na mačku a myš sa detektívka Erika Fosterová stretáva so svojou najväčšou nemesis – a hranice spravodlivosti sa stierajú, tajomstvá rozpletajú a z minulosti sa vynárajú desivé tiene.

The man lay on his front, his arms and legs bound and pulled up with a rope connecting the two. His head was arched back, so he faced the curtains, and there was masking tape over his mouth. Erika gingerly reached out and checked his pulse.Yep. Dead all right.When Detective Erika Foster finds politician Neville Lomas naked, hog-tied, and dead in his own bed, skittish higher-ups at the Met quickly rule the death from natural causes. Case closed . . . until two months later when a well-known casting director and a star footballer are found murdered and tied with the same knots. The Met can no longer ignore what’s staring them in the there’s a serial killer loose in London, and they’re out to settle a score.As Erika and her team investigate, things take a strange turn as CCTV footage turns up five female suspects . . . and they’re all identical.In the hunt to identify the women, Erika is outpaced at every turn by an elusive sex worker with dirt on enough powerful men to make the Met’s top brass nervous – and desperate.As time ticks away until the killer strikes again, it’s up to Erika to untangle the web of evidence and answer the critical What ties the victims together, who else is caught up in this scandal, and how far are the higher-ups willing to go to protect their own?Gripping, tense and impossible to put down, Lethal Vengeance will have you on the edge of your seat, racing to the final dramatic page.

How do you find a killer who has destroyed all the evidence? Detective Erika Foster is on a late-night walk near her new house in Blackheath when she stumbles upon the brutal murder of Vicky Clarke, a true-crime podcaster. Erika is assigned to the case and discovers that Vicky had been working on a new podcast episode about a sexual predator who preys on young female students around South London, staking out his victims in their halls of residence before breaking in at the dead of night. When Erika discovers that Vicky's notes and sound recordings were stolen from her flat at the time of her murder, it leads her to believe that Vicky was close to unmasking the attacker, and she was killed to guarantee her silence. The case takes on a disturbing twist when the body of a young Bulgarian student doctor is discovered in the same building, and this makes Erika question everything she thought she knew about Vicky. With very little evidence, the clock is ticking to find the killer before he strikes again.

OMG what a story ... you seriously need to read this one. I devoured this in one sitting; it is certainly a pulse-racing, nail-biting, gritty read ... I thought my heart was going to explode ... will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. When a battered suitcase containing a dismembered body washes up on the Thames, Detective Erika Foster is shocked. This brutal murder echoes a similar case from two weeks prior, where a young woman was found in an identical suitcase. As Erika and her team investigate, they realize they are pursuing a serial killer who has already made their next move. Just as Erika begins to make progress, she becomes the target of a violent attack, forcing her to recover at home while her personal life unravels. With the body count rising, the case takes a chilling turn when the twin daughters of Erika's colleague, Commander Marsh, are suddenly in grave danger. The stakes are higher than ever, and Erika must race against time to save the innocent children, all while discovering that there may be more than one killer at large. This brilliantly gripping tale will have you hooked from the first page to the heart-stopping, shocking conclusion. Readers rave about its unputdownable nature and the high standard of writing, making it one of the best thrillers in the genre.

Mimo palącego bólu w rękach Josie nie przerywa reanimacji aż do przyjazdu karetki. Gdy sanitariusze odciągają ją od zimnego, wątłego ciała, Noah łamiącym się głosem podaje czas zgonu ukochanej matki. Josie Quinn i jej partner Noah jadą na wieś, by zjeść obiad w jego rodzinnym domu. Na miejscu z przerażeniem odkrywają, że matka mężczyzny, Colette, leży w ogrodzie z ustami pełnymi ziemi i nie daje znaków życia. Ekipa Josie przeszukuje dom i okolicę. Dlaczego w pobliżu ciała zakopano paciorki różańca i co oznacza ukryta teczka, oznaczona nazwiskiem Drew Pratta - najsłynniejszego zaginionego w historii miasteczka Denton? W dodatku wpis w pamiętniku prowadzonym przez Colette sugeruje powiązania między nią a Drew i jego zmarłym bratem. Czy Josie uwierzy w to, co nie do pomyślenia - że ta uczynna starsza kobieta odpowiada za śmierć obu mężczyzn? I czy świeży związek z Noahem przetrzyma takie oskarżenie? Jak głęboko trzeba będzie kopać, by odnaleźć prawdę?

If the Night Stalker is watching, youre already dead ... In the dead of a swelteringly hot summers night, Detective Erika Foster is called to a murder scene. The victim, a doctor, is found suffocated in bed. His wrists are bound and his eyes bulging through a clear plastic bag tied tight over his head

The USA Today Top 100 Bestseller from Wall Street Journal bestselling author comes another Detective Josie Quinn thriller as she races against time to find a missing newborn baby. When Detective Josie Quinn is called to a large house on the outskirts of the small town of Denton, she's horrified by the viciousness of the attack - smashed glass, splintered furniture and blood spattered across the floor. The owner, a single mother, is fighting for her life, and her newborn baby is missing. A beautiful young woman caught fleeing the scene is Josie's only lead, but when questioned it seems this mysterious girl doesn't know who she is, where she's from or why she's so terrified... Is she a witness, a suspect, or the next victim? As Josie digs deeper, a letter found hidden in the house convinces her the attack, the missing child, and the nameless woman are linked to a spate of killings across the county, and Josie is faced with a heart-breaking decision... Should she risk the life of one child to save many others? Or can she find another way to stop this killer before any more innocent lives are taken?

When school girl Janey Macklin disappeared from the seedy side of London in 1988, her case went cold, with no body and no witnesses. Now, thirty years later, private detective Kate Marshall has been approached by a true crime podcast producer with an intriguing question they need her help answering: What if Janey was killed by Peter Conway, the notorious Nine Elms Cannibal? The contract would be the most lucrative of Kate's career, but it comes with a price of its own, dredging up a sordid, complicated past that she would sooner forget . . . one that the paparazzi are determined to keep in the headlines. As Kate and her partner, Tristan, scour King's Cross for clues, no two leads seem to point in the same direction. The last person to see Janey alive has already been tried, convicted, and then acquitted of her murder, Peter Conway is in poor health and fading fast, and the line between their clients and their suspects is blurring with each new revelation about the case. With little to work from, can Tristan and Kate wade through clandestine phone calls, decades-old secrets, and deteriorating DNA evidence to solve Janey's murder, or will she remain one of London's countless missing persons, forever lost to time?

Taking on a cold case involving a journalist who disappeared after exposing a political scandal, Kate Marshall and her partner, Tristan Harper, become certain the reporter actually uncovered the identity of a serial killer.

Read the USA Today bestselling thriller that "keeps the dramatic reveals coming" as Detective Josie Quinn desperately chases a killer hidden within her close-knit town before it's too late and they claim another victim (Publishers Weekly). The little girl curled into a tiny ball as the chamber grew colder around her. "Please," she whispered, rocking back and forth. "I want to go home." When Isabelle Coleman, a blonde, beautiful young girl goes missing, everyone from the small town of Denton joins the search. They can find no trace of the town's darling, but Detective Josie Quinn finds another girl they didn't even know was missing. Mute and unresponsive, it's clear this mysterious girl has been damaged beyond repair. All Josie can get from her is the name of a third girl and a flash of a neon tongue piercing that matches Isabelle's. The race is on to find Isabelle alive, and Josie fears there may be other girls in terrible danger. When the trail leads her to a cold case labelled a hoax by authorities, Josie begins to wonder is there anyone left she can trust? Someone in this close-knit town is committing unspeakable crimes. Can Josie catch the killer before another victim loses their life?

Step into the second in the epic and magical Kingdom of Lies series . . .-- After fleeing from everything I knew and loved, and hiding in plain sight in a deceitful court, I am now faced with Lorian's truth.He is no mercenary . . .He is known as the Bloodthirsty Prince.His reign of terror has left a trail of blood across this continent. A trail that intertwines with my own past - not even my parents were spared from his merciless slaughter.But, to save my brother's life, I agreed to another bargain with the fae prince. Now, I'm forced to work with him. Forced to travel to the fae lands.There are no lines I won't cross to protect the people I love.So, I'll manipulate, blackmail and deceive potential allies. I'll bury my shattered heart and cooperate with the fae to prepare for the coming war.Because I now know that there are creatures far more monstrous than the fae.And some of them masquerade as men . . .

"Outside a remote manor house in an idyllic wood, a baby girl is found. The Harrington family takes her in and disbelief quickly turns to joy. They're grieving a terrible tragedy of their own and the beautiful baby fills them with hope, lighting up the house's dark, dusty corners. Desperate not to lose her to the authorities, they keep her secret, suspended in a blissful summer world where normal rules of behaviour - and the law - don't seem to apply. But within days a body will lie dead in the grounds. And their dreams of a perfect family will shatter like glass. Years later, the truth will need to be put back together again, piece by piece . . ."--Publisher description.

Sophiina rodina zbankrotuje a jí se zhroutí svět. Ještě se ani nevzpamatovala, a už se jí nabízí nečekané řešení – o ruku ji požádá bohatý cizinec pan Argenton. Sňatek s ním zachrání její rodinu, ale Sophii odsoudí k životu v Northwoodu, rozlehlém a nepřirozeně temném sídle vzdáleném hodiny cesty od civilizace. Sophie se snaží přizpůsobit svému novému postavení paní skličujícího domu. Příbuzní Josepha Argentona se chovají chladně a sídlo je něčím víc, než čím se být zdá. Den po dni se Sophie neodvratně blíží k děsivému poznání. Ve starobylých prostorách Northwoodu straší a muž, kterého si vzala – a kterého začíná milovat –, skrývá neodpustitelnou pravdu o sídle svých předků… a přízracích, které nyní pronásledují je oba.

Would you defend your husband if he was accused of killing his mistress? Sarah Morgan is a successful and powerful defense attorney in Washington D.C. At 33 years old, she is a named partner at her firm and life is going exactly how she planned.The same cannot be said for her husband, Adam. He is a struggling writer who has had little success in his career. He begins to tire of his and Sarah’s relationship as she is constantly working.Out in the secluded woods, at Adam and Sarah’s second home, Adam engages in a passionate affair with Kelly Summers.Then, one morning everything changes. Adam is arrested for Kelly’s murder. She had been found stabbed to death in Adam and Sarah’s second home.Sarah soon finds herself playing the defender for her own husband, a man accused of murdering his mistress.But is Adam guilty or is he innocent?

Nick a Pippa jsou ideální pár, jen na jejich manželství zatím nedošlo. Pak je však jednoho večera smete síla romantického okamžiku a zasnoubí se… Pippa však rozhodně není žádná bridezilla – svatební přípravy jdou zcela mimo ni a návštěvu svatebního salonu považuje za největší pomstu. Zato Nick se nechá plánováním zcela unést. Založí si svatební blog, kde chatuje s nevěstami o barevném schématu svatby, a stane se z něj monstrum posedlé květinovou výzdobou a barevně sladěnými doplňky. Když se navíc do svatebních příprav zapojí ještě Nickova matka Erica, která Pippě pije krev i mimo svatební přípravy, vypluje na povrch dávné Pippino tajemství a jejich velký den se dostává do ohrožení…

Her eyes are wide open, lips parted as if to speak, her dead body frozen in the ice. When a young boy discovers a woman's body beneath a thick sheet of ice in a South London park, Detective Erika Foster is called to lead the investigation. The victim, a beautiful socialite, seemed to live a perfect life. However, as Erika digs deeper, she connects the murder to the killings of three strangled prostitutes found dumped in water around London. What dark secrets does the girl in the ice conceal? As Erika inches closer to the truth, the killer is closing in on her. Her last investigation ended tragically, resulting in her husband's death. With her career on the line, Erika must confront her personal demons and a deadly adversary. Will she catch him before he strikes again? This gripping thriller is packed with suspense, perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel Abbott, and Karin Slaughter. Readers rave about the book's compelling narrative, praising its tight writing and enthralling plot. With unexpected twists and a shocking conclusion, it promises to keep you on the edge of your seat, making it a must-read for crime fiction enthusiasts. Prepare for an addictive journey filled with lies, secrets, and relentless tension.

Když Guy najde na půdě své matky dědické listiny k domu, má pocit, že ho potkalo neuvěřitelné štěstí. Jistě, v domě nikdo čtyřicet let nežil, je částečně zchátralý a obrůstá ho vinná réva, ale Guy je přesvědčený, že ho dokáže dát do pořádku a výhodně prodat. Byl by přeci blázen, kdyby se o to nepokusil. Zvlášť, když jeho současná životní etapa není zrovna záviděníhodná. Dům Rookward stojí na samotě v lesích a není v něm ani telefonní signál. Jenže je tři hodiny jízdy od města, kde Guy bydlí, a proto se rozhodne v domě na několik dní utábořit. Ale existuje důvod, proč v Rookwardu nikdo tak dlouhou dobu nežil, a zchátralé místnosti nejsou tak prázdné, jak se zdá... V domě se před čtyřiceti lety odehrála příšerná tragédie, jejíž následky přetrvávají dodnes. Usídlil se zde totiž duch ženy, která tragédii způsobila. Je zahořklá, posedlá, žárlivá a vyšinutá, a jakmile se objeví Guy, nemá v úmyslu nechat ho odejít a udělá i nemožné, aby s ní zůstal.

Wir wissen alle, wie es sich anfühlt, überfordert zu sein, keine Kraft mehr zu haben – aber immer weiter machen zu müssen.Maribeth Klein, Anfang 40, in New York, ist so damit beschäftigt, die perfekte Mutter von kleinen Zwillingen, Ehefrau und Mitarbeiterin zu sein, dass sie vor lauter Stress gar nicht merkt, dass sie einen Herzinfarkt hatte. Erst als sie nach einer Notoperation völlig geschwächt wieder zu Hause ist und begreift, dass Familie und Job ihr keine Möglichkeit lassen, zu Kräften zu kommen, trifft sie eine unglaubliche Entscheidung: Sie packt eine kleine Tasche und geht. Gayle Forman erzählt auf ergreifende Weise davon, wie viel Mut es braucht, sich für das Leben zu entscheiden, und davon, dass man manchmal von zu Hause fortgehen muss, um wieder dorthin zurückfinden zu können.Ein Roman, der große Fragen stellt und uns mitnimmt bis dorthin, wo sich Liebe und Leben treffen. Ein Buch, das ehrlicher, aufwühlender und lebensbejahender nicht sein könnte.

When Sherlock Holmes turns down the case of persecuted Laura Shirley, Mrs Hudson, the landlady of Baker Street, and Mary Watson resolve to take on the investigation themselves. From the kitchen of 221b, the two women begin their inquiries and enlist the assistance of the Baker Street Irregulars and the infamous Irene Adler. A trail of clues leads them to the darkest corners of Whitechapel, where the feared Ripper supposedly still stalks. They discover Laura Shirley is not the only woman at risk as it rapidly becomes apparent that the lives of many others are in danger too. As Mrs Hudson and Mary Watson put together the pieces of an increasingly complicated puzzle, the investigation becomes bigger than either of them could ever have imagined. Can they solve the case or are they just pawns in a much larger game? It is time for Mrs Hudson and Mary Watson to emerge from the shadows and stand in the spotlight. Readers will discover that these two women are resourceful, intelligent and fearless, with a determination to help those in need

A thrilling standalone novel by a bestselling author, this gripping story promises to captivate readers with its intense plot and unexpected twists. The narrative unfolds with a blend of suspense and intrigue, showcasing the author's signature style that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats. Engaging characters and a compelling storyline ensure an immersive reading experience, making it a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers and crime fiction.

What happens when the trust has gone? The mesmerising suspense debut from the Winner of the Richard & Judy Search for a Bestseller competition, perfect for fans of Erin Kelly and Belinda Bauer.