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Look out for Mary Kubica's electrifying tale of suspense, coming soon. This bestseller has garnered significant attention, described as "A cleverly constructed suspense thriller" by the Chicago Tribune. It offers a twisty, roller coaster ride that fans of Gone Girl will embrace, according to #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Gardner. The narrative follows Mia Dennett, who enters a bar to meet her on-again, off-again boyfriend. When he doesn't show, she makes the fateful decision to leave with an enigmatic stranger, Colin Thatcher. Initially, he seems like a safe choice, but things take a dark turn when Colin hides Mia in a secluded cabin in rural Minnesota instead of delivering her to his employers. Mia's mother, Eve, and detective Gabe Hoffman will stop at nothing to find her, leading to unforeseen emotional entanglements that threaten to shatter their family. This addictively suspenseful thriller reveals that even in the perfect family, nothing is as it seems. Praised for its intensity and psychological depth, this debut is a must-read for fans of thrilling narratives. Don't miss Kubica's follow-up novel, Pretty Baby, and her latest tale of deceit and obsession, Don't You Cry. Order your copies today!

Altogether unpredictable." --Karin Slaughter, New York Times bestselling author Propulsive and addictive, and perfect for fans of "You," The Other Mrs. is the twisty new psychological thriller from Mary Kubica, the New York Times bestselling author of The Good Girl She tried to run, but she can't escape the other Mrs. Sadie and Will Foust have only just moved their family from bustling Chicago to small-town Maine when their neighbor Morgan Baines is found dead in her home. The murder rocks their tiny coastal island, but no one is more shaken than Sadie. But it's not just Morgan's death that has Sadie on edge. And as the eyes of suspicion turn toward the new family in town, Sadie is drawn deeper into the mystery of what really happened that dark and deadly night. But Sadie must be careful, for the more she discovers about Mrs. Baines, the more she begins to realize just how much she has to lose if the truth ever comes to light. "Brilliant " --Liv Constantine, bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish "Kubica's best book yet." --Sarah Pekkanen, #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of An Anonymous Girl Look for these other pulse-pounding thrillers by New York Times bestselling author Mary Kubica: The Good Girl Pretty Baby Don't You Cry Every Last Lie When the Lights Go Out

'A tense, compelling thriller with completely gasp-worthy twists.’ Nita Prose, author of The Maid

"Thrilling and illuminating… [Pretty Baby] raises the ante on the genre and announces the welcome second coming of a talent well worth watching." -LA Times A chance encounter sparks an unrelenting web of lies in this stunning new psychological thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of The Good Girl , Mary Kubica She sees the teenage girl on the train platform, standing in the pouring rain, clutching an infant in her arms. She boards a train and is whisked away. But she can't get the girl out of her head… Heidi Wood has always been a charitable woman: she works for a nonprofit, takes in stray cats. Still, her husband and daughter are horrified when Heidi returns home one day with a young woman named Willow and her four-month-old baby in tow. Disheveled and apparently homeless, this girl could be a criminal—or worse. But despite her family's objections, Heidi invites Willow and the baby to take refuge in their home. Heidi spends the next few days helping Willow get back on her feet, but as clues into Willow's past begin to surface, Heidi is forced to decide how far she's willing to go to help a stranger. What starts as an act of kindness quickly spirals into a story far more twisted than anyone could have anticipated. Don't miss this chilling follow-up to The Good Girl by master of suspense, Mary Kubica. And look for Mary's next great thriller, Don't You Cry . Order your copy today!

I've been following her for the past few days. I know where she buys her groceries, where she works. I don't know the color of her eyes or what they look like when she's scared. But I will.One night, Mia Dennett enters a bar to meet her on-again, off-again boyfriend. But when he doesn't show, she unwisely leaves with an enigmatic stranger. At first Colin Thatcher seems like a safe one-night stand. But following Colin home will turn out to be the worst mistake of Mia's life. When Colin decides to hide Mia in a secluded cabin in rural Minnesota instead of delivering her to his employers, Mia's mother, Eve, and detective Gabe Hoffman will stop at nothing to find them. But no one could have predicted the emotional entanglements that eventually cause this family's world to shatter.

'A MASTERFULLY WRITTEN SERIES' Ashley Audrain 'GRABS YOU ON THE FIRST PAGE' Laura Dave Two couples, two close friends, one missing husband...

In downtown Chicago, a young woman named Esther Vaughan disappears from her apartment without a trace. A haunting letter addressed to My Dearest is the only clue, leaving her friend and roommate Quinn to wonder, who is Esther really? And where did she go? Meanwhile, in a small lake town an hour outside of the city, a mysterious woman appears in the quiet coffee shop where eighteen-year-old Alex Gallo works as a dish washer. He is immediately drawn to her, but what starts as an innocent crush quickly spirals into something deeper and darker. As Quinn searches for answers about Esther and Alex is drawn further under Pearl's spell, master of suspense Mary Kubica takes readers on a taut and twisted thrill ride that builds to a stunning conclusion and shows that no matter how fast and far we run, the past always catches up.

Clara Solberg's world shatters when her husband and their four-year-old daughter are in a car crash, killing Nick while Maisie is remarkably unharmed. The crash is ruled an accident - until the coming days, when Maisie starts having night terrors that make Clara question what really happened on that fateful afternoon. Tormented by grief and her obsession that Nick's death was far more than just an accident, Clara is plunged into a desperate hunt for the truth. Who would have wanted Nick dead? And, more important, why? Clara will stop at nothing to find out - and the truth is only the beginning of this twisted tale of secrets and deceit.

Jessie Sloane's journey to rebuild her life takes a dark turn when a college application reveals troubling issues with her social security number, prompting her to question her identity. As she grapples with grief and worsening insomnia, her perception blurs, leading her to doubt her reality. Intertwined with her story is a pivotal decision made by another woman two decades earlier, which may hold the key to Jessie's mysterious past. This emotionally charged thriller explores themes of identity, truth, and the impact of past choices.

Claras world shatters when her husband and four-year-old daughter are in a car crash, killing Nick while Maisie is unharmed. But when Maisie starts having nightmares, Clara becomes obsessed that Nicks death was far more than just an accident. Who wanted Nick dead and why? Clara will stop at nothing to find out the truth - even if it makes her question whether her marriage has been a lie

Clara ​Solberg világa összeomlik, mikor férjét és négyéves kislányát autóbaleset éri, melyben Nick meghal, Maisie-nek viszont meglepő módon nem esik baja. A szerencsétlenséget balesetként könyvelik el – egészen addig, míg a következő napokban Maisie-nél rémálmok jelentkeznek, és Clara kénytelen feltenni a kérdést: mi is történt valójában azon a végzetes délutánon? Clara, akit emészt a bánat, és megszállottsággal határos módon hisz abban, hogy Nick halála több volt, mint egyszerű baleset, elkeseredett nyomozásba kezd. Ki akarhatta Nick vesztét? És ami még fontosabb: miért? Clarát semmi sem tarthatja vissza, hogy megtalálja a választ – de az igazság csak a kezdet ebben a csavaros, titkokról és csalásról szóló történetben. Miközben az elbeszélés során egymást váltogatja Clara nyomozásának, illetve Nick balesetet megelőző utolsó hónapjának leírása, Mary Kubica, a feszültségkeltés mestere eddigi leghátborzongatóbb történetét szövi, mely egy bánattól sújtott elme legsötétebb zugait kutatja, és megmutatja, hogy bizonyos titkokat jobb nem bolygatni…

Esther et Quinn partagent un appartement à Chicago. Quand Esther disparaît, laissant derrière elle un désordre qui ne lui ressemble pas, Quinn s'aperçoit qu'elle ne sait rien de sa colocataire."Sainte Esther" n'est peut-être pas la personne qu'elle croit... A 70 miles de là, sur la rive du lac Michigan, Alex Gallo mène une vie trop paisible à son goût. Jusqu'à ce qu'il rencontre une mystérieuse étrangère. A mesure que Quinn accumule les indices inquiétants sur Esther, Alex, lui, s'attache à cette nouvelle venue aussi charismatique que troublante...

Vertraust du deiner Familie? Die junge Lehrerin Mia Dennett verschwindet spurlos, nachdem sie abends mit einem fremden Mann eine Bar verlassen hat. Monate später wird sie aus einer einsamen Blockhütte in den Wäldern Minnesotas befreit. Mia ist völlig wesensverändert, zutiefst verstört und kann sich nur bruchstückhaft erinnern. Und warum nennt sie sich auf einmal Chloe? Als Detective Gabe Hoffman den Fall übernimmt, stößt er auf ungeahnte Abgründe in Mias Familie – und der wahre Albtraum beginnt.

Mia Dennett è figlia di un importante giudice di Chicago, ma ha scelto di condurre una vita semplice, lontana dai quartieri alti e dalla mondanità in cui è cresciuta. Una sera come tante, entra in un bar per incontrare il suo ragazzo ma, all’ennesima buca di lui, Mia si lascia sedurre da un enigmatico sconosciuto dai modi gentili. Colin Thatcher – questo il vero nome del suo affascinante nuovo amico – sembra il tipo ideale con cui concedersi l’avventura di una notte. Peccato che si rivelerà il peggior errore della sua vita: Colin infatti è stato assoldato per rapirla. Ma quando Thatcher, invece di consegnare l’ostaggio, decide di tenere Mia con sé e di nasconderla in un remoto capanno del Minnesota, il piano prende una piega del tutto inaspettata. A Chicago, intanto, la madre di Mia e il detective Gabe Hoffman, incaricato delle indagini, sono disposti a tutto pur di ritrovare la ragazza, ma nessuno può prevedere le conseguenze che un evento tanto traumatico può avere su una famiglia apparentemente perfetta…

Mia Dennett è figlia di un importante giudice di Chicago, ma ha scelto di condurre una vita semplice, lontana dai quartieri alti e dalla mondanità in cui è cresciuta. Una sera come tante, entra in un bar per incontrare il suo ragazzo ma, all'ennesima buca di lui, Mia si lascia sedurre da un enigmatico sconosciuto dai modi gentili. Colin Thatcher - questo il vero nome del suo affascinante nuovo amico - sembra il tipo ideale con cui concedersi l'avventura di una notte. Peccato che si rivelerà il peggior errore della sua vita: Colin infatti è stato assoldato per rapirla. Ma quando Thatcher, invece di consegnare l'ostaggio, decide di tenere Mia con sé e di nasconderla in un remoto capanno del Minnesota, il piano prende una piega del tutto inaspettata. A Chicago, intanto, la madre di Mia e il detective Gabe Hoffman, incaricato delle indagini, sono disposti a tutto pur di ritrovare la ragazza, ma nessuno può prevedere le conseguenze che un evento tanto traumatico può avere su una famiglia apparentemente perfetta...

Ein schrecklicher Unfall. Eine schockierende Entdeckung. Niemand ist sicher. Als Intensivkrankenschwester hat Meghan mit schockierenden Schicksalen zu tun. Sie versucht, die Arbeit nicht zu nah an sich heranzulassen und für ihre Tochter Sienna da zu sein. Da wird die Komapatientin Caitlin eingeliefert. Sie soll von einer Brücke gesprungen sein. Meghan fragt sich, wie eine junge Frau zu so einer Verzweiflungstat getrieben wird. Als sich ein Zeuge meldet, dessen Aussage infrage stellt, ob Caitlin tatsächlich gesprungen ist, wird es für Meghan gefährlich. Wurde Caitlin von der Brücke gestoßen? Viel zu spät begreift Meghan, dass sie und ihre Tochter die Nächsten sein könnten …

Du wirst sie nicht finden. Versuch es gar nicht erst. Als die sechsjährige Delilah und ihre Mutter spurlos verschwinden, wird ihre friedliche Vorstadt von Angst und Misstrauen zerfressen. Elf Jahre später taucht Delilah plötzlich wie aus dem Nichts wieder auf. Ihre Nachbarn wollen Antworten: Wo war sie so lange? Wo ist ihre Mutter? Ist der Täter noch unter ihnen? Niemand ist auf die erschreckende Wahrheit vorbereitet, die nun unvermeidlich ans Licht kommt. Nervenzerreißend spannend bis zur letzten Seite – von der Autorin des Megahits und New-York-Times-Bestsellers »She’s Not Sorry«

Linda Castillo, Na scestí: Z vězení utekl Joseph King, který se nikdy nepřiznal k vraždě své manželky. Kriminalistka Kate Burkholderová jej zná od dětství a když jí tvrdí, že je nevinný, uvěří mu. King je však zastřelen a Kate se vydává na nelehkou cestu očistit jeho jméno a najít pravého vraha. Příběh vyšel jako samostatná kniha pod názvem Temná cesta. Laura McHughová, Arrowood: Arden se vrací do zděděného domu, odkud kdysi zmizely její dvě malé sestřičky. Je odhodlaná příjít na to, co se tehdy stalo, a pravda není ani trochu hezká. Mary Kubica, Neplakej: Quinn beze stopy zmizela spolubydlící a kamarádka Esther. Přestože se zaplétá do stále větších a nebezpečných záhad,Quinn kamarádku ze všech sil hledá... a nachází stará tajemství. Mark Lamprell, Průvodce Římem pro zamilované: Tři nesourodé páry se ocitnou v Římě, aby se jejich osudy prapodivně proplétaly...

Lidé jen tak beze stop nemizí… První pohřešovanou je Shelby Tebowová. Nedlouho poté zmizí Meredith Dickeyová a její šestiletá dcera Delilah jen několik bloků od místa, kde byla Shelby naposledy spatřena. Dosud poklidnou komunitu přemůže strach. Souvisí spolu tyto události? Po bezvýsledném pátrání, které přináší více otázek než odpovědí, případ nakonec nedojde rozuzlení. Nyní, o jedenáct let později, se Delilah šokujícím způsobem vrací. Všichni chtějí vědět, co se jí stalo, ale nikdo není připraven na to, co vyjde najevo... V tomto chytře napsaném, mrazivém thrilleru mistryně napětí Mary Kubica, autorka bestsellerů jako Andílek a Lži, dokud můžeš, posouvá domácí tajemství na zcela novou úroveň a ukazuje, že někteří se nezastaví před ničím, jen aby pravda zůstala pohřbena.