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Kevin Brooks

    March 30, 1959

    Kevin Brooks crafts compelling narratives that delve into the darker aspects of human psychology and societal undercurrents. His stories are renowned for their intense atmosphere and their power to evoke strong emotional responses in readers. Brooks masterfully weaves elements of mystery and suspense, often exploring themes related to crime and its repercussions. His distinctive approach lies in his penetrating examination of complex relationships and moral quandaries.

    Kevin Brooks
    Bloodline
    Naked
    The Jews of Khazaria
    Johnny Delgado, Private Detective
    The Snake Trap
    Lucas (2019 reissue)
    • Long Road

      Thriller | Hoch spannender Roadtrip-Thriller über drei Jugendliche, die bedingungslos für Gerechtigkeit kämpfen – mit einer zarten Liebesgeschichte

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Road of no Return Eine junge Frau, Trina, die von drei kriminellen Männern belästigt wird. Ein kleiner Affe, der von ihnen gequält wird. Und zwei Brüder, Cole und Ruben, die sich einmischen. Sie befreien Trina und den Affen aus der Gewalt der Männer, fliehen in einem geklauten Wagen und geraten ins Visier der Verbrecher und der Polizei. Wohin jetzt? Trina, die viel Schlimmes durchgemacht hat, kann keinesfalls zurück in ihr altes Leben. Cole will seinen Bruder und Trina, die ihm jetzt schon viel bedeutet, unbedingt schützen. Und Ruben weiß von einem Affenhaus in Schottland, das zumindest dem Affen eine Zuflucht bieten könnte. Dorthin wollen sie sich durchschlagen. Doch bereits bei ihrem ersten Stopp werden sie von ihren Verfolgern eingeholt …

      Long Road2024
      1.0
    • Bad Castro

      Thriller | Brandaktuelle Gang-Action des preisgekrönten Erfolgsautors

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Der neue Brooks – relevant, spannend, brandaktuell Eine Nacht voller Unruhen. Ein jugendlicher Gang-Leader, den alle »Bad Castro« nennen, auf der Flucht. Und Judy, eine junge Polizistin, die nicht mehr weiß, wo Recht und Unrecht ist. Als das Polizeiauto überfallen wird, gelingt es Judy und Castro, sich unerkannt aus dem Wagen zu retten. Gemeinsam fliehen sie vor dem entfesselten Mob, der für sie gleichermaßen gefährlich ist. Denn längst ist nicht mehr klar, wo die Grenzen zwischen Freund und Feind sind – und dass sie in Wahrheit mehr verbindet, als ihnen klar ist …

      Bad Castro2021
      3.1
    • Lucas (2019 reissue)

      • 416 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      Caitlin perceives Lucas through a lens of romance, contrasting sharply with the prejudice, hatred, and jealousy that others direct towards him. This reissue of Brooks' celebrated novel explores themes of love and societal judgment, highlighting the complexities of human relationships. The author, known for "The Bunker Diary," delves into the nuances of perception and the impact of social biases on personal connections.

      Lucas (2019 reissue)2020
      4.3
    • Pünktlich zum 60. Geburtstag: Das neue Meisterwerk von Kevin Brooks Die Deathlands. Eine öde Wüste, die von wolfsähnlichen Hunden – den Deathland Dogs – beherrscht wird. Am Rande der Deathlands, im Nomansland, leben die wenigen verbliebenen Clans, die um die kargen Ressourcen streiten. Jeet ist ein sogenanntes »Dogchild«: Aufgewachsen bei den Deathland Dogs, lebt er seit einigen Jahren wieder unter den Menschen. Doch immer noch schlummern die Instinkte in ihm. Als es zum Kampf zwischen seinen Leuten und dem benachbarten Clan der Dau kommt, soll Jeet sich mittels seiner als »Dogchild« erworbenen Fähigkeiten in die Siedlung der Dau einschleusen. Sein Auftrag: Material für den bevorstehenden Kampf sicherzustellen. Dadurch gerät er unversehens ins Zentrum des Konflikts...

      Deathland Dogs2019
      3.7
    • The Jews of Khazaria

      • 374 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      The Jews of Khazaria is an accessible introduction to Khazaria--a kingdom in the early Middle Ages noted for its adoption of the Jewish religion. The third edition of this modern classic features new and updated material throughout, including new archaeological findings, new genetic (DNA)... číst celé

      The Jews of Khazaria2018
      4.0
    • Johnny Delgado ermittelt wieder Durch Zufall erfährt Johnny Delgado von einem Gangmitglied den Namen des Mannes, der seinen Vater, einen Polizisten, umgebracht haben soll. Johnny will die Wahrheit herausfinden – doch bleibt ihm dafür noch Zeit, bevor die Gangs in seinem Viertel sich einmischen?

      Johnny Delgado - der Mörder meines Vaters2018
    • Johnny Delgado - im freien Fall

      • 80 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Ein packender Thriller Seine Idee, Privatdetektiv zu werden, findet Johnny Delgado genial: schöne Mädchen, die ihn um Hilfe bitten, und obendrein noch jede Menge Geld. Aber dann erhält er seinen ersten Auftrag. Er soll einen Jungen beschatten, der ausgerechnet Anführer der Gang in seinem Viertel ist. Mit einem Mal gerät er mitten in die Welt der Gangs ...

      Johnny Delgado - im freien Fall2018
      2.0
    • Schnell, spannend, short Eines heiteren Tages platzt ein junges Mädchen ins Wohnzimmer des 15-jährigen Finn Black. In der Hand hält sie eine Pistole. Und eine Tasche voller Geld. Das Mädchen ist nach einem Überfall auf der Flucht vor der Polizei. Aus Mitleid beschließt Finn, sie zu decken, doch sein Vater und Großvater, schon immer leicht korrupte Schlitzohren, haben andere Pläne.

      Finn Black - der falsche Deal2017
      1.0
    • Born Scared

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      The story follows Elliot, a 13-year-old boy who has spent his life trapped at home due to his overwhelming fear. As he faces a snowstorm and the absence of his only source of safety, he must confront his deepest anxieties. The narrative delves into the complexities of fear and the journey toward understanding what it means to truly be afraid, crafted by Carnegie Medalist Brooks, known for her gripping storytelling.

      Born Scared2017
      3.4
    • The Snake Trap

      • 416 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      Following a death-defying escape from the hands of a criminal overlord, young PI Travis Delaney thinks he might finally be getting closer to finding out who killed his parents, and why. But things are about to get a whole lot more deadly. One moment Travis is trapped in an armed face-off in the offices of Delaney & Co, private investigators. The next, terrorists have stormed the building and he's been abducted. As the truth begins to emerge, Travis is faced with the ultimate dilemma: How do you choose between saving your own life or saving the life of someone you love?

      The Snake Trap2016
      4.0
    • Five Hundred Miles

      • 80 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Brothers Cole and Ruben's day takes an unexpected turn when they encounter gangsters, a young girl, and a monkey in a pub. Fleeing in a stolen car with the girl and monkey, they head to Oban, seeking refuge. This story is ideal for struggling, reluctant, and dyslexic readers aged 12 and up.

      Five Hundred Miles2016
      2.8
    • Band 3: Erfährt Travis endlich, wer seine Eltern ermordet hat - und kommt er lebend davon? Travis steht kurz davor, das Rätsel um den Mord an seinen Eltern zu lösen. Doch dann wird er entführt, zusammen mit dem Mann, den er für seinen ärgsten Feind hält. Die beiden müssen zusammenarbeiten, um zu überleben. Wer ist Freund, wer Feind in diesem grausamen Spiel, das Travis womöglich mit seinem Leben bezahlen muss?

      Travis Delaney - um Leben und Tod2016
      3.9
    • Dumb Chocolate Eyes

      • 63 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      A gritty teen drama. Cassidy has always been a strange friend, one you wouldn't ever want to get on the wrong side of, but the day he decides to trap rats will change everything... Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 12+

      Dumb Chocolate Eyes2015
      2.5
    • The devil’s angel

      • 74 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Englische Literatur in Reclams Roter Reihe: das ist der englische Originaltext – ungekürzt und unbearbeitet mit Worterklärungen am Fuß jeder Seite, Nachwort und Literaturhinweisen. Die Freundschaft zweier gegensätzlicher Jungen und die Turbulenzen des Erwachsenwerdens stehen im Mittelpunkt dieses schon für Schüler der Mittelstufe gut verständlichen Romans. Der eher schüchterne Jack, der Erzähler der Geschichte, fühlt sich von seinem draufgängerischen und bisweilen gewalttätigen Mitschüler Dean sofort magisch angezogen, und einen Sommer lang können die beiden ihre gemeinsamen Abenteuer genießen. Doch dann endet ein Besuch bei Freunden blutig, und nichts ist mehr, wie es war. Ein spannender Roman für jugendliche Englischlerner. Englische Lektüre: Niveau A2 (GER) Sprachen: Englisch, Deutsch

      The devil’s angel2015
      3.0
    • Candy, English edition

      • 357 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      On a day trip to London, Joe instantly falls for the young and attractive Candy. Candy is a drug addict. Their meeting completely changes his life as he becomes obsessed with her.

      Candy, English edition2014
      3.8
    • The Ultimate Truth

      • 416 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      When Travis Delaney's parents die in a car crash, Travis is devastated. In a bid to pull himself out of his grief, he starts to look into the last case they were investigating at the private investigation agency they ran. What starts as a minor distraction soon becomes a sinister, unbelievable mystery - and Travis is determined to solve it. Why were his parents looking for a missing boy when the boy's family says he isn't missing? Where is the boy himself? And why would a man who is in surveillance photos taken by Travis's parents turn up at their funeral? As Travis searches for answers, he starts to have the chilling realization that the question he should be asking is the one he most wants to avoid: Was the accident that killed his parents really what it seemed? An intriguing, exciting adventure from a master of suspense.

      The Ultimate Truth2014
      3.1
    • Der 3. Fall für Privatdetektiv John Craine Jamaal wurde brutal misshandelt und mit 22 Messerstichen getötet: Als John Craine den Auftrag annimmt, den Mörder des jungen Somaliers zu suchen, ahnt er nicht, wie mächtig sein Gegner ist. Die Polizei legt Craine einen Stein nach dem anderen in den Weg. Und auch seine Recherchen zu dem mysteriösen Tod seines Mentors Leon Mercer und dessen Frau versucht man zu behindern. Vor allem einem ist der Privatdetektiv ein Dorn im Auge: Detective Chief Inspector Mick Bishop, machtbesessen, skrupellos, mit besten Kontakten ins kriminelle Milieu. Ein Netz aus Korruption und Lügen zieht sich immer enger um Craine zusammen …

      Gefangen im Nichts2014
    • PI John Craine - still struggling to cope with the weight of his past - is forced to finally confront it in his most personal and frightening case yet.PI John Craine is hired to investigate the brutal murder of a Somali youth called Jamaal Tan. The police are treating the murder as just another gang-related crime, but Tan's aunt believes there's more to it than that, and she claims the police are trying to cover up her nephew's death.While investigating the case, Craine learns of the sudden death of his friend and mentor Leon Mercer. At first it appears to be a tragic accident, but Craine soon finds himself entangled in two deeply suspicious investigations. And before long he comes face to face with a man he hoped never to see again.

      Wrapped in White2013
      3.6
    • The Bunker Diary

      • 268 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Teenagers kidnapped and locked in a bunker. Can they survive?

      The Bunker Diary2013
      3.9
    • PI John Craine has come to Hale Island to get away from it all - the memories and the guilt, and a past that just won't let go. Or - in his already tormented state - did Craine imagine it in the first place?Determined to get at the truth, Craine starts asking questions. Someone has a dark secret to keep, and Craine is getting in the way...

      Until the Darkness Comes2012
      3.6
    • London, 1976: a summer of chaos, punk, love ...and the boy they called Billy the Kid. It was the summer of so many things. Heat and violence, love and hate, heaven and hell. It was the time I met William Bonney - the boy from Belfast known as Billy the Kid.

      Naked2011
      4.1
    • iBoy

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      What can he do with his new powers — and what are they doing to him? Before the attack, Tom Harvey was just an average teen. But a head-on collision with high technology has turned him into an actualized App. Fragments of a shattered iPhone are embedded in his brain. And they're having an extraordinary effect on his every thought. Because now Tom knows, sees, and can do more than any normal boy ever could. But with his new powers comes a choice: To avenge Lucy, the girl he loves, will he hunt down the vicious gangsters who hurt her? Will he take the law into his own electric hands and exterminate them from the South London housing projects where, by fear and violence, they rule? Not even his mental search engine can predict the shocking outcome of iBoy's actions. A WiFi, WTF thriller by YA master Kevin Brooks.Link to movie site: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3171832/

      iBoy2011
      3.6
    • A dance of ghosts

      • 405 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      PI John Craine is struggling to cope with the weight of his past. Sixteen years ago his wife, Stacy, was brutally murdered. Craine found her body in their bed. And since then, to escape the pain and the unanswered questions, he has buried himself in work by day, and whisky by night.But one phone call changes everything. The mother of missing young woman Anna Gerrish calls on his services, and Craine soon finds himself at the centre of a sinister web of corruption and lies that leads back into the murky waters of the past - and to the night that Craine has spent over a decade trying to forget. As he delves deeper and deeper into the case everything gets increasingly, terrifyingly, personal. And it's down to Craine to stop history from repeating itself ...

      A dance of ghosts2011
      3.8
    • Killing God

      • 232 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Dawn Bundy is fifteen. She doesn't fit in and she couldn't care less. Dawn has other things on her mind. Her dad disappeared two years ago and it's all God's fault. When Dawn's dad found God, it was the worst time ever. He thought he'd found the answer to everything. But that wasn't the end of it.

      Killing God2009
      3.5
    • Being

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      After doctors snake a fiber-optic tube down Robert Smiths throat, what they discover doesn't make medical sense. Armed with a stolen automatic and the videotape of his strange organs, Robert embarks on a violent odyssey to find out exactly who--and what--he is.

      Being2008
      3.3
    • Black rabbit summer

      • 448 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      Pete Boland was busy doing nothing that summer. Then she called. 'Listen, Pete, you know that funfair, up at the recreation ground, I thought we could all meet up, you know, for old times' sake.' But as secrets, bitterness and jealousies resurface, five old friends are plunged into the worst night of their lives.

      Black rabbit summer2008
      3.8
    • The Road of the Dead

      • 292 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Two brothers, sons of an incarcerated gypsy, leave London traveling to an isolated and desolate village, in search of the brutal killer of their sister. Suggested level: senior secondary.

      The Road of the Dead2006
      3.9
    • Candy

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      When Joe meets Candy, he is drawn into a dangerous world of drugs, violence, and desperation and his confusing mix of emotions start to mirror those of Candy.

      Candy2006
      3.9
    • Moo Nelson walks through life alone with his eyes down, avoiding the rain - being pushed and laughed at by others - and wishing things were different. Until the night he sees a car chase - and a murder ... It seems a lot of people do - the police, the lawyers, the bullies at school, and one very bad guy indeed.

      Kissing the Rain2006
      3.0
    • I See You, Baby...

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Sally and Keith seek an escape from their mundane lives by becoming VIPs at the Rock Out festival. They connect, but complications arise when Keith discovers Sally isn't a famous stylist, and Sally learns that Keith, despite being a huge fan, isn't the lead singer of Dead Holes.

      I See You, Baby...2005
      2.8
    • Bloodline

      • 80 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Gritty, nail-biting thriller from Carnegie medalist Kevin Brooks. Finbar's quiet weekend is disrupted by the sudden appearance of a girl with a gun and a bag of cash. Who is she? And will Finbar's life ever be the same? Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 12+

      Bloodline2004
      3.5
    • Lucas

      • 360 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Things start to happen when Lucas arrives on the island, Who is he? Where does he come from? What does he want? And why do other people hate him so much? Caitlin's life changes from the moment she see him. Lucas is the strangest, most beautiful, most unforgettable boy she has ever seen.

      Lucas2002
      4.0
    • Martyn Pig

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      With his father dead, Martyn has a choice. Tell the police what happened - and be suspected of murder. Or get rid of the body and get on with the rest of his life. Simple, right? Not quite. One story leads to another. Secrets and lies become darker and crazier. And Martyn is faced with twists and turns that leave him reeling. Life is never easy. But death is even harder.

      Martyn Pig2002
      3.6