Ruth Ware Book order (chronological)

Ein Luxushotel in der Schweiz, ein mysteriöser Gast, ein tödliches Spiel Lo Blacklock wagt einen Neuanfang: Obwohl die traumatischen Erlebnisse auf dem Kreuzfahrtschiff vor vielen Jahren sie noch immer begleiten, ist die Einladung zur Neueröffnung eines Luxushotels in der Schweiz ihre Chance endlich ins Berufsleben als Reisejournalistin zurückzukehren. »Jeder Ruth Ware-Krimi ist ein einzigartiges und unerwartetes Juwel, und dieser ist keine Ausnahme. Ein berauschender, spannungsgeladener, langsam verglühender Traum von einem Buch, vielschichtig und durchdrungen von Atmosphäre und Gefahr. Ich habe jede Seite geliebt.« LISA JEWELL Das Hotel am Ufer des Genfer Sees ist traumhaft und Lo hofft, dort ein Interview mit dem exzentrischen Hotelbesitzer Marcus Leidmann ergattern zu können. Als sie eines Nachts überraschend in sein Hotelzimmer eingeladen wird, ist Lo zwar skeptisch – doch ihre Neugier ist stärker. Umso überraschter ist sie, als sie von einer unbekannten Frau empfangen wird, die behauptet, Marcus' Geliebte zu sein und sich in Lebensgefahr zu befinden. Es beginnt ein tödliches Katz und Maus-Spiel ... »Großartig düster und absolut fesselnd.« Lucy Foley

In this follow-up to #1 New York Times bestselling author Ruth Ware’s multi-million copy mega-hit The Women in Cabin 10, Lo Blacklock returns to attend the opening of a luxury hotel, only to find herself in a white-knuckled race across Europe.When the invitation to attend the press opening of a luxury Swiss hotel—owned by reclusive billionaire Marcus Leidmann—arrives, it’s like the answer to a prayer. Three years after the birth of her youngest child, Lo Blacklock is ready to reestablish her journalism career, but post-pandemic travel journalism is a very different landscape from the one she left ten years ago.The chateau on the shores of Lake Geneva is everything Lo’s ever dreamed of, and she hopes she can snag an interview with Marcus. Unfortunately, he proves to be even more difficult to pin down than his reputation suggests. When Lo gets a late-night call asking her to come to Marcus’s hotel room, she agrees despite her own misgivings. She’s greeted, however, by a woman claiming to be Marcus’s mistress, and in life-or-death jeopardy.What follows is a thrilling cat-and-mouse pursuit across Europe, forcing Lo to ask herself just how much she’s willing to sacrifice to save this woman…and if she can even trust her?

Zweiundzwanzig einzigartige Krimigeschichten von internationalen Bestsellerautorinnen ehren Miss Marple, die berühmteste weibliche Detektivfigur. Mit neuen Erzählungen von Autoren wie Lucy Foley, Ruth Ware und Val McDermid.

PODEZŘELÁ Z VRAŽDY. NA ÚTĚKU. PROTI VŠEM. Jack Crossová má batoh plný paklíčů, skvěle ovládá umění převleků a kamufláže a umí výborně lhát. Velké korporace si ji s jejím manželem Gabem najímají, aby otestovali zabezpečení jejich budov a pokusili se nabourat bezpečnostní systémy– a oni jsou ve své práci vážně dobří. Nebo alespoň byli. Když Jack pokazí rutinní zakázku pro pojišťovací společnost Arden Alliance, ještě netuší, jak dramaticky se má její život změnit. To zjistí až po návratu domů, kde najde Gabea s podříznutým krkem, a hned nato je zatčena. Gabe před smrtí uzavřel nezvykle vysokou životní pojistku, což z ní dělá perfektní podezřelou. Aby dokázala svou nevinu, nezbývá Jack nic jiného než využít všech svých schopností: musí utéct z policejní stanice a vypátrat skutečného vraha na vlastní pěst. Pokud to nedokáže, skončí na doživotí za mřížemi. Čas se neúprosně krátí a tentokrát nesmí udělat žádnou chybu…

In this high-tension thriller reminiscent of Agatha Christie’s classic, five couples find themselves trapped on a storm-swept island as a killer stalks them. Lyla, feeling stuck in her post-doctoral research and her relationship with aspiring actor Nico, decides to join him in auditioning for a reality TV show, The Perfect Couple. Soon, they are whisked away to Ever After Island, competing against four other couples for a cash prize. However, after a challenging first task leaves everyone on edge, a storm isolates them from the mainland, cutting off communication and leaving them without support. As they struggle for survival, tensions rise and resources dwindle, revealing the darker side of their competition. Lyla soon realizes that this game show has turned deadly, with life and death hanging in the balance. This fast-paced, spellbinding narrative is filled with intrigue and realistic characters, showcasing the author’s mastery of psychological suspense.

Mr. and Mrs. Smith meets The Fugitive in this propulsive thriller about a woman in a race against time to clear her name and find her husband’s murderer.

Du kennst den Mörder. Aber es ist nicht, wer du denkst. Eine verschworene Clique in Oxford. Ein abscheuliches Verbrechen. Ein unschuldig Verurteilter. Und die Erschütterungen des Falls wirken noch heute nach ... Vor zehn Jahren hat Hannah die Leiche ihrer Freundin April gefunden. Es war das Ende ihrer sorglosen Zeit als Studentin in Oxford und das Ende ihres unbeschwerten Lebens. Damals schien klar, wer April ermordete. Aber jetzt erhält Hannah eine Nachricht von einem Journalisten, der über den Fall recherchiert, und bekommt furchtbare Zweifel: Hat ihre Aussage einen Unschuldigen hinter Gitter gebracht? Sie muss die Wahrheit herausfinden. Auch wenn dabei ihr eigenes Leben in Gefahr gerät.

This collection showcases the iconic detective Jane Marple, reimagined by twelve bestselling and acclaimed authors. Each short story offers a fresh perspective on Marple's investigative prowess, blending classic elements of mystery with contemporary storytelling. Readers can expect intriguing plots and diverse styles, celebrating Agatha Christie's beloved character while introducing new twists and narratives that honor her legacy.

A brand new collection of short stories featuring the Queen of Crime's legendary detective Jane Marple, penned by twelve remarkable bestselling and acclaimed authors. This collection of twelve original short stories, all featuring Jane Marple, will introduce the character to a whole new generation. Each author reimagines Agatha Christie's Marple through their own unique perspective while staying true to the hallmarks of a traditional mystery. · Naomi Alderman · Leigh Bardugo · Alyssa Cole · Lucy Foley · Elly Griffiths · Natalie Haynes · Jean Kwok · Val McDermid · Karen M. McManus · Dreda Say Mitchell · Kate Mosse · Ruth Ware Miss Marple was first introduced to readers in a story Christie wrote for The Royal Magazine in 1927 and made her first appearance in a full-length novel in 1930's The Murder at the Vicarage. It has been 45 years since Agatha Christie's last Marple novel, Sleeping Murder, was published posthumously in 1976, and this collection of ingenious new stories by twelve Christie devotees will be a timely reminder why Jane Marple remains the most famous fictional female detective of all time.

Der SPIEGEL-Bestseller jetzt im Taschenbuch Ein Luxus-Chalet in den französischen Alpen mitten im tiefsten Winter. Die Mitarbeiter eines erfolgreichen Social-Media-Start-ups haben sich hier eingemietet, um über das Übernahmeangebot eines großen Unternehmens zu diskutieren. Die Stimmung ist angespannt. Alle hier haben etwas zu verlieren. Und manche viel zu gewinnen. Dann beginnt das Grauen: Ein Mitglied der Gruppe nach dem anderen wird ermordet oder verschwindet. Nach einem Lawinenabgang ist das Chalet von der Außenwelt abgeschnitten, es gibt keinen Handyempfang. Der Killer muss einer der Gäste sein …   Von Ruth Ware sind bei dtv weitere spannende Thriller auf Deutsch erschienen: »Der Tod der Mrs Westaway« »Hinter diesen Türen« »Wie tief ist deine Schuld« »Woman in Cabin 10« »Das College«

** Zero Days, the page-turning new thriller from Ruth Ware, available for pre-order now! ** THE RICHARD & JUDY PICK 'Deliciously dark and utterly addictive -- my favourite Ruth Ware yet' LUCY FOLEY Everyone wanted her life Someone wanted her dead It was Hannah who found April's body ten years ago. It was Hannah who didn't question what she saw that day. Did her testimony put an innocent man in prison? She needs to know the truth. Even if it means questioning her own friends. Even if it means putting her own life at risk. Because if the killer wasn't a stranger, it's someone she knows... PRAISE FOR THE IT GIRL: 'An absolute belter' MARIAN KEYES 'A cracking read - and that ending!' SHARI LAPENA 'I loved every page' LISA JEWELL 'Absolutely brilliant murder mystery' SOPHIE HANNAH 'As sleek and chilling as a knife between the ribs' SARAH J. NAUGHTON

»Klaustrophobisch, nervenzerfetzend, tödlich.« USA Today Ein Luxus-Chalet in den französischen Alpen mitten im tiefsten Winter. Die Mitarbeiter eines erfolgreichen Social-Media-Start-ups haben sich hier eingemietet, um über das Übernahmeangebot eines großen Unternehmens zu diskutieren. Die Stimmung ist angespannt. Alle hier haben etwas zu verlieren. Und manche viel zu gewinnen. Dann beginnt das Grauen: Ein Mitglied der Gruppe nach dem anderen wird ermordet oder verschwindet. Nach einem Lawinenabgang ist das Chalet von der Außenwelt abgeschnitten, es gibt keinen Handyempfang. Der Killer muss einer der Gäste sein …   Von Ruth Ware sind bei dtv weitere spannende Thriller auf Deutsch erschienen: »Der Tod der Mrs Westaway« »Hinter diesen Türen« »Wie tief ist deine Schuld« »Woman in Cabin 10« »Das College«

Utahování skotského klíče - Rowan Caineová se dostala jako chůva do superchytré domácnosti... ale všechno se náhle obrací a je jako v horroru. Co se děje za zdmi? Jaké to jsou zvuky? A co je zač tahle dokonalá rodina? Zatáčka smrti - Při smrtelné nehodě zahynou čtyři děti, které chvíli předtím šerif varoval kvůli rychlé jízdě. Kdyby je zastavil a vyhodil z auta, nestalo by se to... ? Mezipřistání - Joshuu Fieldse při čekání na letadlo políbí v hale neznámá dívka. Vzápětí se Joshua dozví, že ne děvče pohřešované, a on se rozhodne ji najít. Zvonkohra - Zoe chce splnit matčino poslední přání - rozptýlit její popel na zapadlé pláži na novoanglickém pobřeží. Zoe dá práci pláži jen najít; a potom se začnou dít zvláštní věci.

Snow is falling in the exclusive alpine ski resort of Saint Antoine, as the shareholders and directors of Snoop, the hottest new music app, gather for a make or break corporate retreat to decide the future of the company. At stake is a billion-dollar dot com buyout that could make them all millionaires, or leave some of them out in the cold. The clock is ticking on the offer, and with the group irrevocably split, tensions are running high. When an avalanche cuts the chalet off from help, and one board member goes missing in the snow, the group is forced to ask - would someone resort to murder, to get what they want?

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author comes a highly anticipated fifth novel. When Rowan discovers an ad for a live-in nanny, she sees it as a golden opportunity, especially with its generous salary. Arriving at Heatherbrae House, she is captivated by the luxurious smart home and the picturesque Scottish Highlands, as well as the seemingly perfect family. However, she soon finds herself trapped in a nightmare that leads to a child's death and her imprisonment for murder. Writing to her lawyer from jail, Rowan attempts to piece together the events that led to her incarceration. The constant surveillance from cameras, malfunctioning technology that disrupts the household, and the unruly behavior of the children all contribute to her unraveling situation. Left alone for weeks with only the mysterious handyman, Jack Grant, Rowan's reality becomes increasingly sinister. While she acknowledges her mistakes, including lying to secure the position and struggling with her behavior toward the children, she insists she is not guilty of murder. Someone else is responsible. This spellbinding thriller, filled with menace and suspense, showcases Ruth Ware's masterful storytelling, solidifying her reputation as a modern-day Agatha Christie.

"Une semaine à bord d'un yacht luxueux, à sillonner les eaux du Grand Nord avec seulement une poignée de passagers. Pour Laura Blacklock, journaliste, c'est l'occasion rêvée de s'éloigner de la capitale anglaise. D'ailleurs, le départ tient toutes ses promesses : le ciel est clair, la mer est calme et les invités de l'Aurora rivalisent de jovialité. Le champagne coule à flots, les conversations ne manquent pas de piquant et la cabine est un véritable paradis sur l'eau. Mais dès le premier soir, le vent tourne. Laura, réveillée en pleine nuit, voit une passagère être passée par dessus bord. ..." (Extrait du résumé de quatrième de couverture)

Ruth Ware, the Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller returns with another page-turning psychological thriller. When she stumbles across the advert, she's looking for something else completely. But it seems like too good an opportunity to miss- a live-in nanny position, with a staggeringly generous salary. And when Rowan arrives at Heatherbrae House, she is smitten by the luxurious 'smart' home fitted out with all modern conveniences, by the beautiful Scottish Highlands, and by this picture-perfect family. What she doesn't know is that she's stepping into a nightmare - one that will end with a child dead and her in a cell awaiting trial for murder. She knows she's made mistakes. But, she maintains, she's not guilty - at least not of murder. Which means someone else is. Full of spellbinding menace, The Turn of the Key is a gripping modern-day haunted house thriller from the Agatha Christie of our time. Available for pre-order now. Praise for Ruth Ware- 'Powerfully atmospheric, unguessably twisty...I devoured it' Louise Candlish, bestselling author of Our House 'Dark and dramatic...part murder mystery, part family drama, altogether riveting' A.J. Finn, author of The Woman in the Window 'One of the best thriller writers around' Independent 'Agatha Christie meets The Girl on the Train' The Sun 'Dark, unsettling, brilliant' HEAT 'Deliciously dark and spooky' Sunday Mirror

Однажды Айса и ее подруги Тея и Фатима получают смс-сообщение от четвертой из их компании — Кейт. Всего три слова: "Вы мне нужны"… И так уже было однажды, семнадцать лет назад, когда при загадочных обстоятельствах погиб отец Кейт, известный художник Амброуз Эйтагон… Но что могло произойти на этот раз? Четыре лучших подруги, всегда неразлучные, но снискавшие в школе сомнительную славу благодаря своей "Игре в ложь" — легкомысленной забаве, главное правило которой — лгать всем и никогда не лгать друг другу!.. Спустя много лет девушки вынуждены снова собраться в Солтене, где прошли их школьные годы, чтобы понять — главное правило их игры было нарушено. И ставка в этой игре на сей день может оказаться слишком высока…

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A New York Public Library Best Book of 2019 From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of In a Dark, Dark Wood, The Woman in Cabin 10, and The Lying Game comes Ruth Ware’s fourth novel, “her best yet” (Library Journal, starred review). On a day that begins like any other, Hal receives a mysterious letter bequeathing her a substantial inheritance. She realizes very quickly that the letter was sent to the wrong person—but also that the cold-reading skills she’s honed as a tarot card reader might help her claim the money. Soon, Hal finds herself at the funeral of the deceased…where it dawns on her that there is something very, very wrong about this strange situation and the inheritance at the center of it. Full of spellbinding menace and told in Ruth Ware’s signature suspenseful style, this is an unputdownable thriller from the Agatha Christie of our time.

Superb and subtle psychological suspense, and a compelling mystery, too . . . I thought I knew who did it, but I was wrong-four times. Lee Child

The twisting new thriller from international sensation Ruth Ware, author of Sunday Times bestsellers In a Dark, Dark Wood and The Woman in Cabin 10`Another heart-stopping belter of a thriller from an epic talent' HeatThe text message arrives in the small hours of the morning: I need you.

THE SUNDAY TIMES & NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the bestselling author of Richard and Judy pick In A Dark, Dark Wood comes Ruth Ware's new compulsive page-turner. 'Agatha Christie meets The Girl on the Train' The Sun This was meant to be the perfect trip. The Northern Lights. A luxury press launch on a boutique cruise ship. A chance for travel journalist Lo Blacklock to recover from a traumatic break-in that has left her on the verge of collapse. Except things don't go as planned. Woken in the night by screams, Lo rushes to her window to see a body thrown overboard from the next door cabin. But the records show that no-one ever checked into that cabin, and no passengers are missing from the boat. Exhausted and emotional, Lo has to face the fact that she may have made a mistake - either that, or she is now trapped on a boat with a murderer... 'Agatha Christie meets The Girl on the Train in this stupendously good reada Scary and unsettling, it's' edge-of-your-seat stuff' The Sun 'A rollicking page-turner that reads like Agatha Christie got together with Paula Hawkins to crowdsource a really fun thriller' Stylist 'A tense, moody drama set on a press trip that goes horribly wronga Ware has produced a fantastic variation on the woman-in-peril theme, with a plucky protagonist and a brilliantly claustrophobic setting' Sunday Times

Kalifornská vyšetřovatelka Kathryn Danceová, specialistka na psychologii zločinců, byla po profesní chybě přeřazena na nižší pozici a nyní se účastní rutinního vyšetřování požáru v oblíbeném country podniku Zapadákov, kde uhořelo několik lidí. Jako expertka na řeč těla rychle zjistí, že to nebyl obyčejný požár. Šestadvacetiletá Nora, žijící v Londýně a píšící detektivky, dostane nečekané pozvání na předsvatební rozlučku své bývalé přítelkyně Clare, se kterou se deset let neviděla. Spolu s dalšími přáteli se ocitá v podivném domě uprostřed lesů, kde od první chvíle lituje, že pozvání přijala. Po těžkém zranění skončí v nemocnici a snaží se vzpomenout, co se o víkendu stalo. Zloděj aut Danny Stapleton se dostane do problémů poté, co v kufru ukradeného BMW objeví podivný nález. V nedalekém Chichesteru zmizela učitelka, ale brzy byla nalezena její náhrada, Tom Standforth, který okouzluje dívky. Inspektor Peter Diamond se snaží spojit tyto dvě události. Veřejné obhájkyni Sally Baynardové je přidělen případ, který soudí její bývalý manžel, a má zastupovat psa jménem Sherman, který se ocitl uprostřed rozvodového sporu. Sally se však potýká s množstvím případů, péčí o stárnoucí matku a otázkami ohledně vlastního osobního života.

THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER A RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB CHOICE SHORTLISTED FOR THE BRITISH BOOK INDUSTRY AWARDS' BOOK OF THE YEAR 'This year's hottest crime novel' Independent Nora hasn't seen Clare for ten years. Not since the day Nora walked out of her old life and never looked back. Until, out of the blue, an invitation to Clare's hen party arrives. A weekend in a remote cottage - the perfect opportunity for Nora to reconnect with her best friend, to put the past behind her. But something goes wrong. Very wrong. And as secrets and lies unravel, out in the dark, dark wood the past will finally catch up with Nora. 'Genuinely chilling and totally compulsive' Sunday Mirror 'Mesmerising' Guardian 'You won't be able to put down this creepy page-turner' Closer 'A tense, terrifying novel' Clare Mackintosh, author of I Let You Go

When a witch hunter falls in love with a witch girl impossible choices have to be made ...

When Luke Lexton falls in love with Rosa, the witch-girl he's sworn to kill, the two face an impossible choice between love and death.

Following A Witch in Winter and A Witch in Love, this electrifying finale to the Winter trilogy is brimful with intrigue, spells and romance.

When love intertwines with magic, distinguishing reality becomes challenging.

Anna struggles to believe in Seth's love and vows to suppress her powers. However, magic is uncontrollable and leads to dire consequences, putting her in danger. As she navigates betrayal and the threat of persecution reminiscent of the Salem witch trials, she must decide who will save her.