Anna Gibson Books

In January 2014, Henning Mankell received a diagnosis of lung cancer. Quicksand is a response to this shattering news--but it is not a memoir of destruction. Instead, it is a testament to a life fully lived, a tribute to the extraordinary but fleeting human journey that delivers both boundless opportunity and crucial responsibility. In a series of intimate vignettes, Mankell ranges over rich and varied reflections: of growing up in a small Swedish town, where he experiences a startling revelation on a winter morning as a young boy; of living hand-to-mouth during a summer in Paris as an ambitious young writer; of his work at a theater in Mozambique, where Lysistrata is staged in the midst of civil war; of chance encounters with men and women who changed his understanding of the world. Along the way, Mankell ponders the meaning of a good life, and the critically important ways we can shape the future of humanity if we are fortunate enough to have the choice. Vivid, clear-eyed, and breathtakingly beautiful, Quicksand is an invaluable parting gift from a great man.

Staying alive becomes a precarious task for Inspector Kurt Wallander as he plays both hunter and hunted in a terrifying game of money and power. Two men have died and an enigmatic business tycoon who hides behind an entourage of brusque secretaries and tight security seems to be the link between the two deaths.

Tea-Bag, a young Nigerian girl, has fled a refugee camp in Spain for the promise of a new life in Sweden. Tania has made a long and dangerous journey to escape the horrors of human trafficking. Leila has come with her family from Iran. All of them are facing different challenges in their new home. Meanwhile, celebrated poet Jesper Humlin is looking for inspiration. Harried by his mother and girlfriend, misunderstood by his publisher and tormented by his stock broker, Jesper needs a new perspective on life. A chance encounter with Tea-Bag leads him into the shadow world of the immigrant experience in Sweden. Initially he sees the girls purely as material for his work, but they have very different ideas. In The Shadow Girls, Henning Mankell tells the extraordinary stories of three young women who are determined to overcome the hardships they face to take control of their own lives. This inspiring novel encompasses both humour and tragedy and illuminates the experiences of those left on the margins of our society

Amanda Jaffe returns in this gripping legal thriller, continuing her journey as a formidable attorney. Known for her sharp wit and tenacity, she faces new challenges that test her skills and resolve. With a blend of courtroom drama and personal stakes, the narrative promises suspense and intrigue as Amanda navigates complex cases and confronts formidable adversaries. Fans of her previous adventures will be eager to see how she tackles the latest obstacles in her career and personal life.

„Co se stane, když je pravda unášena vlnami pryč z našeho dosahu…“ Poklidný výlet na moři? Ani náhodou! Koupání v průzračné vodě a popíjení tropických koktejlů se až příliš brzy promění ve zlověstnou noční můru… Lana a její nejlepší kamarádka Kitty se vydají hledat svobodu a dobrodružství. Jejich sen volně cestovat se jim splní, když získají možnost plavit se na Modré – jachtě, která pluje z Filipín na Nový Zéland. Spolu se svými novými přáteli rychle podlehnou kouzlu vzdálených ostrovů a divokých večírků na jachtě. Z ráje se ale brzy stává peklo – Lana a Kitty zjišťují, že každý na palubě má nějaké tajemství, a navíc jeden z jejich nových přátel po jedné hádce záhadně zmizí... Nebezpečné vlny nedůvěry a lží ohrožují nezávazné letní dobrodružství na lodi, někteří se však svého vysněného ráje nehodlají jen tak vzdát… a to za jakoukoli cenu!