Charlie Donlea is a USA TODAY and internationally bestselling author whose work is deeply influenced by his annual fishing trips to the remote Canadian wilderness. These experiences in "God's Country," where roads end and lakes are accessible only by floatplane, inspired the setting for his debut novel. His writing combines thrilling narratives with a profound sense of place, drawing readers into atmospheric and captivating worlds.
A DNA test leads Dr. Sloan Hastings to uncover her true identity as Charlotte Margolis, a child who vanished with her parents thirty years ago. As she delves into the mystery, Sloan returns to the Margolis family, who are welcoming yet enigmatic. Her investigation into their past reveals buried secrets, and not everyone is pleased with her inquiries. This gripping crime thriller combines suspense and complex characters, promising an intense reading experience filled with unexpected twists and dark family secrets.
Ten years after being exonerated for her family's murder, Alex Armstrong, previously known as "Empty Eyes," is determined to uncover the truth behind that tragic night. Now a legal investigator, she believes in the innocence of Matthew Claymore, whose girlfriend, Laura, has vanished while investigating campus corruption. As Alex delves into Laura's case, she uncovers shocking links to her own past, revealing a web of deception where appearances can be deceiving. This gripping narrative critiques society's obsession with true crime while exploring themes of identity and justice.
When you're living a lie, can you trust anything? Ten years ago, Alexandra Quinlan was the prime suspect in the massacre of her entire family. Her face was on every television show and front page, and she was given a nickname by the media: Empty Eyes. Now, Alex Armstrong has reinvented herself and devotes herself to securing justice for others. But when Laura McAllister, a young student journalist, disappears just as she's about to break a major story about sexual assault and cover-ups on her college campus, Alex is drawn into a new case that will threaten the life she's built. As Alex digs into Laura's disappearance, she realises that there are unexpected connections to the murder of her own family. As different as the crimes may appear, they each hinge on one sinister truth: no one is quite who they seem to be.
A gripping narrative unfolds with expertly crafted suspense, showcasing a blend of intrigue and fast-paced storytelling. The author skillfully weaves complex characters into a compelling plot that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. With a focus on unexpected twists and emotional depth, the story promises to engage and entertain, making it a must-read for fans of thrilling tales.
TO NIE BYŁA BANDA DZIECIAKÓW IGRAJĄCA Z OGNIEM. TO BYŁA CHOLERNA RZEŹ.
INTERNAT PEŁEN TAJEMNIC, PODWÓJNE MORDERSTWO SPRZED ROKU I SAMOBÓJSTWA WŚRÓD
TYCH, KTÓRZY PRZEŻYLI. Rok temu na terenie prestiżowej szkoły z internatem
doszło do straszliwej rzezi. W starym domu nauczycielskim zamordowano dwóch
uczniów. Wiele pytań pozostaje bez odpowiedzi. Między innymi to, dlaczego
niektórzy z uczniów, którzy przeżyli tamtą przerażającą noc, wracają do
opuszczonego domu i odbierają sobie życie? Rekonstruktor sądowy Rory Moore i
partnerujący jej psycholog Lane Phillips próbują odkryć prawdę. Czy uda się im
opracować profil psychologiczny sprawcy, zanim będzie za późno?
Joseph Finder - Rozsudek:
Právnička Juliana Brodyová se stane obětí vydírání. Její rodině hrozí nebezpečí.
Kitty Zeldis - Z jiného světa:
Poválečný New York. Smí zámožnou slečnu Bellamyovou učit židovská dívka Eleonora Moskowitzová?
Charlie Donlea - Nevěřte tomu:
Odsouzená žena stráví deset let ve vězení. Nebyl její případ zpackaný?
Jill Shalvis - Kamarádky do deště: Lanie Jacobsová je v šoku ze smrti manžela - a z toho, že zjistila, jak ji celý život klamal. Najde novou šanci ve vinařství příjemných Capriottiů?
A modern master of suspense, critically acclaimed author Charlie Donlea delivers a taut, gripping novel about the deadly secrets hiding in plain sight . . . Forensic reconstructionist Rory Moore sheds light on cold-case homicides by piecing together crime scene details others fail to see. Cleaning out her late father’s law office after his burial, she receives a call that plunges her into a decades-old case . . . In the summer of 1979, five Chicago women went missing. The predator, nicknamed The Thief, left no bodies or clues behind—until police received a package from a mysterious woman named Angela Mitchell, whose unorthodox investigations appeared to unmask the killer. Then Angela disappeared without a trace. Forty years later, The Thief is about to be paroled for Angela’s murder. But the cryptic file Rory finds in her father’s law office suggests there is more to the case. Making one startling discovery after another, Rory becomes helplessly entangled in the enigma of Angela Mitchell and what happened to her. As she continues to dig, even Rory can’t be prepared for the full, terrifying truth that is emerging . . . “Engrossing . . . Donlea smoothly mixes red herrings and genuine clues. Readers who relish a good puzzle will be rewarded.”—Publishers Weekly
Zwei Mädchen verschwinden, eines taucht später wieder auf und wird zur Bestsellerautorin. Doch das Schicksal des anderen Mädchens bleibt ungewiss. Nicoles Schwester, Forensikerin Livia Cutty, sucht nach Antworten und stößt auf einen Serientäter. Die Geschichte ist intensiv und beklemmend, mit steigender Spannung.
The Girl of Sugar Beach is about to become the most watched documentary in television history. The ten-part true-crime serial centers on the burning question: did Grace Sebold really murder her boyfriend, or is she the victim of a shocking miscarriage of justice? For Grace has spent the last ten years in prison, and now she's reaching out to filmmaker Sidney Ryan in a final, desperate attempt to prove her innocence. As the first episodes go to air, exposing startling new evidence and additional suspects, the series quickly becomes a ratings smash - and Sidney a celebrity in her own right. Yet by delving deeper into Grace's past, Sidney is uncovering layer after layer of deception. And as she edges closer to the real heart of the story, she must decide if finding the truth is worth risking her newfound fame, her career . . . even her life.
