Liz Sansborough heeft haar vroegere leven als cia-agente achter zich gelaten. Ze geniet van haar nieuwe baan als hoogleraar in een slaperig universiteitsstadje. Tot het bericht komt dat haar nichtje is ontvoerd. De aard van het losgeld is verbazingwekkend. De ontvoerders eisen de geheime dossiers van Liz' overleden vader, een gevreesde huurmoordenaar. Dossiers die een schat aan informatie bevatten over zijn klussen en opdrachtgevers. Bij haar poging haar nichtje te redden stuit Liz op een schimmig en geheimzinnig genootschap: zeer invloedrijk en met een onthutsende hoeveelheid macht en geld. En vanaf dat moment is haar ogenschijnlijk zo rustige en aangename leven voorbij'
In de zomer van 1998 overlijden kort na elkaar de echtgenoot en de vader van Judith Summers. Na die verdrietige periode besluiten Judith en haar achtjarige zoon Joshua een hond te nemen, een Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Ze noemen hem George. Het is liefde op het eerste gezicht. George bruist van levensvreugde, ziet eruit als een filmster en kauwt het liefst op papier. Hij maakt hun joie de vivre weer wakker en geeft ze hun gevoel voor humor terug. Maar Judith merkt al gauw dat je in George net zoveel tijd moet steken als een fulltimebaan en dat hij in het onderhoud net zo duur is als een Ferrari. Eigenzinnig, koppig en zich vaak misdragend, weigert George wat anders te eten dan gebraden kip, reist liever per auto dan dat hij gaat lopen, en wordt hij jaloers zodra een man belangstelling voor haar toont. Mijn leven met George is het hilarische en ontroerende verhaal van de onmogelijke maar aanbiddelijke George.
In this riveting thriller, a female police officer discovers that the serial killer she's tracking is a psychopath from her past--and she's next on his list. Absolutely gripping suspense.--Michael Connelly.
The young stranger came to town just past twelve noon. Within an hour, the idiot had been assaulted, hands bloodied and broken; Deputy Travis suffered a major stroke at the wheel of his patrol car; and Babe Laurie was found murdered. The young stranger who had preceded all of these events was sitting in a jail cell ... That stranger is Kathy Mallory. Having left her detective's badge back in New York, she has made her way to Dayborn, a small town in the wetlands of Louisiana. There, seventeen years earlier, an unspeakably brutal act had changed her life forever. Now she is back to take a very personal revenge ...
If fate suddenly made you more beautiful than you ever dreamed possible, would it be the beginning of a fairy tale, or your worst nightmare?The brutal attack should have killed anybody, but Nell Calder did more than survive. She emerged a woman transformed, with an exquisite beauty found only in fairy tales. Nell Calder deserved a happy ending. Instead, her descent into terror has just begun.Her attacker is still on the hunt, determined to finish what he's started. And Nell, protected by a new face, is just as determined to fight back and take her revenge. But to catch her prey, she will have to expose herself—even if it makes her a killer's prime target.
Zij wordt geboren in Noord-Amerika, in de machtige vrouwenclan van de Wolf. Met haar tekeningen voorspelt ze de toekomst. Zo redt ze haar geliefde volk van de ondergang. Maar zelf wordt Tekenvrouw gevangen genomen en ernstig mishandeld door de oorlogszuchtige Algonquins. Ze ontsnapt en belandt na maandenlange omzwervingen in een dorpje van de Naskapi in het oosten van Canada. Helaas vindt Tekenvrouw ook bij deze vredelievende stam geen rust. Ze reist weer verder, steekt een ijzige oceaan over en voegt zich bij de Inuit. Daar ontmoet ze de Noorse jager Halvard, die haar grote liefde wordt. Samen zeilen ze naar Groenland om een nieuw leven op te bouwen. Maar Tekenvrouw kan haar noodlot niet ontlopen. Ze wordt verstoten en het leven van haar jonge dochter staat op het spel. Dapper en vastberaden strijdt Tekenvrouw om het voortbestaan van haar nageslacht.
Miles Ryan's life seemed to end the day his wife was killed in a hit-and-run accident two years ago. Missy had been his first love, and Miles fervently believes she will be his last. As a deputy in the North Carolina town of New Bern, Miles Ryan not only grieves for Missy, but also longs to bring the unknown driver to justice. Then Miles meets Sarah Andrews. The second grade teacher of his son, Jonah, Sarah had left Baltimore after a difficult divorce to start over in the gentler surroundings of New Bern. Perhaps it's her own emotional wounds that make her sensitive to the hurt she first sees in Jonah's eyes, and then his father's. Tentatively, Sarah and Miles reach out to each other. Soon they are both laughing for the first time in years . . . and falling in love. Neither will be able to guess how closely linked they are to a shocking secret -- one that will force them to question everything they ever believed in . . . and make a heartbreaking choice that will change their lives forever.
Escaping from his North Carolina home after his father murders their family and commits suicide, Trevor McGee returns to confront the past, and finds himself haunted by the same demons that drove his father to insanity.
Exploring the theme of hope and faith, this book delves into the transformative power of miracles in everyday life. It follows characters who face challenges and hardships, ultimately discovering that belief in the extraordinary can lead to profound change. The narrative emphasizes the importance of community and connection, illustrating how love and support can manifest miracles. Through poignant storytelling, it invites readers to reflect on their own experiences with the miraculous and the strength found in vulnerability.
In the unique world of Pico, Odd--an unforgettable hero who lives between the living and the dead--takes a stand against evil in a battle where there are no innocent bystanders. Reprint.
Jimmy Tock comes into the world on the very night that his grandfather leaves it. But not before his grandfather has predicted that there will be five dark days in the life of his grandson - five dates whose terrible events Jimmy will have to prepare himself to face.
Millions of years ago, a meteorite fell to earth and a beautiful blue stone shattered from it. One hundred thousand years ago, a girl named Tall One found the crystal on the African plain---and it formed her destiny, as well as the destiny of generations to come. From ancient Israel to imperial Rome, medieval England, fifteenth-century Germany, the eighteenth-century Caribbean, and the nineteenth-century American West, the destiny of the stone and the history of the world unfold. Each story is full of the betrayals and obsessions of the human heart, and the quests of the human spirit. In "The Blessing Stone," Barbara Wood has both told the intimate details of her characters' lives and created a sense of the epic sweep of human history.
Exploring the profound connections within love and family, this book delves into the unseen forces that shape relationships. It emphasizes the significance of emotional bonds and unspoken understanding, revealing how the most important aspects of our lives often lie beyond the surface. Through its narrative, it invites readers to reflect on the depth of their own connections and the invisible threads that hold families together.
Forensic anthropologist Kathy Reichs exploded onto bestseller lists worldwide with her phenomenal debut novel Déjà Dead -- and introduced "[a] brilliant heroine" (Glamour) in league with Patricia Cornwell's Kay Scarpetta. Dr. Temperance Brennan, Quebec's director of forensic anthropology, now returns in a thrilling new investigation into the secrets of the dead. In the bitter cold of a Montreal winter, Tempe Brennan is digging for a corpse buried more than a century ago. Although Tempe thrives on such enigmas from the past, it's a chain of contemporary deaths and disappearances that has seized her attention -- and she alone is ideally placed to make a chilling connection among the seemingly unrelated events. At the crime scene, at the morgue, and in the lab, Tempe probes a mystery that sweeps from a deadly Quebec fire to startling discoveries in the Carolinas, and culminates in Montreal with a terrifying showdown -- a nerve-shattering test of both her forensic expertise and her skills for survival.
In a gripping tale of survival and determination, a dedicated individual strives to save lives, facing off against a relentless killer intent on ending hers. The narrative explores themes of courage, resilience, and the moral complexities of life and death, as the protagonist navigates a dangerous game of cat and mouse. Tension builds as she must outsmart her adversary while staying true to her mission, making for a thrilling and emotional journey.
It's a fear more paralyzing than falling. More terrifying than absolute darkness. More horrifying than anything you can imagine. It's the one fear you cannot escape, no matter where you run...no matter where you hide. It's the fear of yourself. It's real. It can happen to you. And facing it can be deadly. Fear for your mind.
Building on her series featuring forensic sculptor Eve Duncan, bestselling suspense writer Iris Johansen takes a different tangent with her latest thriller. The search and rescue team of Sarah Patrick and her golden retriever, Monty, first appeared in The Killing Game, where they helped track down a kidnapped child and a killer. Now, John Logan, a billionaire who lost Eve to Joe Quinn, needs Sarah and Monty's talents for a dangerous mission. Although rescue work has its rewards, it takes an emotional toll on them both. Initially protective of Monty, Sarah is quick to refuse Logan's request, but he uses his resources to coerce her into accepting the mission, threatening her job and peace of mind. They must find a kidnapped scientist in Colombia, held by a ruthless killer seeking revenge on Logan. After Monty is injured during the rescue, Sarah's resentment toward Logan grows. Once back at her cabin, she struggles to make him leave due to his wounds. Logan's debt to her takes an unexpected turn, leaving Sarah stunned and confused. Meanwhile, Logan knows that his nemesis, Rudzak, will come after Sarah. As they confront their emotions, a spark ignites between them, leading to a passionate connection. When Rudzak's threat looms, both must risk everything to protect what they hold dear and seek the happiness they are just beginning to realize. Fans of Johansen's previous works will enjoy familiar characters and a thrilling blend of
In the gripping new novel from the Queen of Suspense, a woman is haunted by two grisly murders separated by more than a century, yet somehow inextricably linked... Following a nasty divorce and the trauma of being stalked, criminal defense attorney Emily Graham leaves Albany to work in Manhattan. Craving roots, she buys her ancestral home, a Victorian house in the seaside resort town of Spring Lake, New Jersey. Her family sold the house in 1892, after one of Emily's forebears, Madeline Shapley, then a young girl, disappeared. As the house is renovated and a pool dug, a skeleton is found and identified as Martha Lawrence, a young Spring Lake woman who vanished several years ago. Within her hand is the finger bone of another woman, with a ring—a Shapley family heirloom—still on it. Determined to find the connection between the two murders, Emily becomes a threat to a seductive killer...who chooses her as the next victim.
Night chills are seizing the men and women of Black River, driving them to terrible acts. Glenn drove the Land Rover into a stone wall at just over 100mph. Alice stuck a meat fork through her hand and pinned it to the chopping board. Brenda took off all her clothes. She did whatever she was told. They were compelled by a fear too great to be remembered, enslaved by a power no man should ever wield.
TWISTED is the second Petra Connor novel and a superb example of Jonathan Kellerman's mastery of the psychological thriller Detective Petra Connor is struggling with a baffling drive-past murder when Isaac Gomez, a young research prodigy, tells her he's found something she might want to see. His theory that there's a connection between six unsolved murders committed in the LAPD area over the past six years, all at around midnight on June 28, seems fanciful at first - but soon the links become clearer. Something evil has managed to conceal itself between the dry pages of the files: a series of killings so meticulously constructed that the mind behind them would have remained invisible without Isaac's sharp probing. And June 28 is just a month away - will Petra be able to stop the murderer from striking again?
'The stars shimmer like spilled handfuls of glitter. The day is beginning to rise with a faint mist. As I turn my head, ghostly halos, auras of light, appear and disappear and I cannot tell if it is caused by my lightheadedness or is a freak of nature. The silence is truly awesome. Not a bird, not a whisper of wind, not a breath of life. Only the two of us, a most implausible pair, standing shoulder to shoulder gazing upon an awakening heaven'. Returning to their home after an extended absence Carol and her husband Michel are looking forward to summer together on the farm. A shocking blow leaves Carol alone. The future is uncertain. THE OLIVE HARVEST takes us beyond the perimeters of her olive groves to where hunters, poets, bee-keepers, boars and gypsies abide. In search of the language of troubadours, the dark and sometimes barbarous heart of Provence is revealed. Nature and the generosity of the South of France's harvests offer a path to joy and an abundant resolution.
When Alex Delaware first saw Lauren Teague she was a sullen teenager with the usual problems: bad grades at school, moody, uncommunicative with her parents - which is why they thought she needed to see a psychologist. Then years later, a shock: at a batchelor party for a fellow doctor, Delaware finds himself uncomfortably watching two strippers going through a degrading display - and one of them is Lauren Teague. And now her mother is pleading for help once again. Lauren has disappeared - and she thinks Delaware can find her. He's not so sure - but when her disappearance turns into a murder investigation, he knows he owes it to the dead girl to find out what demons drove her to such a horrifying end . . .
Murder stalks the LA art world in A COLD HEART, a page-turning and perturbing novels from No. 1 international bestselling Jonathan Kellerman, author of KILLER, MOTIVE and BREAKDOWN. 'Jonathan Kellerman has justly earned his reputation as a master of psychological thriller' (People), and his powerful stories will appeal to all those who love John Grisham and David Baldacci. Juliet Kipper, a gifted painter, is strangled in the LA gallery where her first solo show has opened to critical acclaim, and Milo Sturgis takes on the murder investigation as a favour to an old friend. He consults Alex Delaware, who, researching parallels with other deaths, looks for artists killed when on the verge of a breakthrough or comeback. And he finds two others. The investigation points to a gruesome, sadistic pattern of death, taking Milo and Alex into the dark side of the art world, and Alex's ex-lover Robin into terrible danger.
The bestselling author and star of National Geographic Channel's Dog Whisperer shows you how to develop the calm-assertive energy of a successful pack leader and use it to improve your dog’s life–and your own Be the Pack Leader is Cesar Millan’s guide for taking your relationship with your dog to a higher level. By developing the skills necessary to become the calm-assertive owner your dog needs in order for him to live a balanced, fulfilled life, you’ll improve your dog’s behavior and your own life as well. Be the Pack Leader is filled with practical tips and techniques, including: • How to use calm-assertive energy in relating to your dog—and to others around you • The truth about behavioral tools, from leashes and harnesses to clickers and e-collars • How to satisfy the needs of your dog’s breed • Success stories from Cesar’s clients, viewers, and fans—including the Grogan family of Marley & Me fame • A quick reference guide of specific, step-by-step procedures to tackling some of the most common dog behavior problems “[Cesar] arrives amid chaos and leaves behind peace.” —Malcolm Gladwell, The New Yorker “[Millan is] serene and mesmerizing. . . . He deserves a cape and a mask.” —New York Times
A series of communications from a deranged killer in which he is offered a number of devastating choices and deadlines draws Bill Wiles into a confrontation with pure evil as his life becomes a downward spiral into a nightmare in which he must risk everything in a desperate race against time. Reprint.
When Kendra Tamale boards a plane from Australia to England she's leaving behind a painful affair with a married man and the hideous memory of how things ended. She arrives in her home town of London, rents a room from Kyle, a divorced father of two, and starts a new job. Everything is going to be simple. Kyle's five-year-old twins, Summer and Jaxon, have other ideas and quickly adopt Kendra as their new mother - mainly because she lets them eat marshmallows for breakfast. Kendra eventually becomes a part of their lives, even though she has a deep, dark secret that usually makes her keep people at arm's length. Then Kendra bumps into the man who shares her awful secret, and things fall apart: she can't sleep, she can't eat, she's suspended from work, and the kids are taken away by their mother. The only way to make things better is to confess all about the terrible mistake she made all those years ago. But that's something she swore she'd never do ...
If you delight in the suspense of Stephen King and The Stranger by Harlan Coben chilled you to the bone (in the best possible way), you'll love The Eyes of Darkness - the classic thriller by Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz. 'Not just a master of our darkest dreams but also a literary juggler' - The Times. Tina Evans can think of no better time for a fresh start. It's been a year of unbelievable heartache since her son Danny's death. Now the Vegas show that she directed is about to premiere, so she vows to out her grief behind her. Only there is a message for Tina, scrawled on the chalkboard in Danny's room. Two words that will send Tina on a terrifying journey... NOT DEAD. This book was originally published under the pseudonym Leigh Nichols.
The narrative explores the intense struggle between a haunting past and an enduring love, featuring a man and woman at a crossroads in their lives. Luanne Rice, known for her ability to weave magic and mystery into everyday experiences, presents a poignant tale that delves into the complexities of relationships. This powerful story promises to resonate deeply with readers, showcasing her talent as one of today's most celebrated novelists.
For the millions of people every year who consider bringing a puppy into their lives - as well as those who have already brought a dog home. Based on Cesar's own detailed experiences raising individual puppies from some of the most popular breeds, How to Raise the Perfect Dog is like having Cesar right beside you. HOW TO RAISE THE PERFECT DOG INCLUDES: - What to expect from each stage of your puppy's development - Quick and easy housebreaking - The essentials of proper nutrition - The importance of vaccinating - and of not over-vaccinating - Creating perfect obedience from day one through rules, boundaries, and calm-assertive leadership - How to avoid the most common mistakes owners' make raising puppies and young dogs - How to correct any issue before it becomes a problem
Bij toeval ontdekte Susan Finden dat haar kat Casper wel heel bijzondere uitstapjes maakt. De buschauffeur vraagt haar of ze ergens anders wil gaan zitten, het blijkt de vaste plaats van Casper. Casper is op slag een beroemdheid in Engeland als zijn verhaal de kranten haalt. Hij staat altijd geduldig bij de bushalte te wachten tot lijn 3 komt voorrijden en alle chauffeurs kennen hem. Onderweg maakt hij tallooze vrienden en voor veel mensen is Casper het lichtpuntje in hun leven vol dagelijkse beslommeringen. Begin 2010 overleed Casper nadat hij was aangereden door een auto en berichten van medeleven stroomden binnen van over de hele wereld. Voor Susan was het hartverwarmend dat zoveel mensen geraakt waren door het verhaal van haar bijzondere kat.
Andie Miller is ready to move on with her life. She wants to marry her fianc� and leave behind everything in her past, especially her ex-husband, North Archer. But when Andie tries to gain closure with him, North asks one last favor: Since the death of a distant cousin, he's become the guardian of two orphans who have already driven away three nannies. North needs someone to take care of the situation--and he knows Andie can handle anything. Carter and Alice aren't your average delinquents, and the creepy old house where they live is being run by the worst housekeeper since Mrs. Danvers. Complicating matters is Andie's fianc�'s suspicion that this is all a plan by North to get Andie back. He may be right because Andie's dreams have been haunted by North since she arrived at the old house, and that's not the only haunting. As Andie copes with the ghosts of her past and present, she begins to see that what she wants is the same thing that everyone in the house wants--a second chance--and that maybe this time she'll get it.
Vriendin Robin van L.A. privé detective en (kinder)psycholoog Alex Delewares heeft even genoeg van hun relatie. Ze gaat als equipmentmanager mee op een poptournee, maar Alex krijgt nauwelijks de tijd om te somberen. Er wordt namelijk een anoniem pakketje bij hem thuis afgeleverd, met een ringband met 43 foto's van moordslachtoffers, voorzien van korte verklarende onderschriften. Allemaal opgeloste moorden op één na, de gruwelijke moord op het tienermeisje Jane Ingalls, twintig jaar geleden gepleegd. Een zaak waar Delawares vriend Milo Sturgis, toen net aangenomen bij de Los Angeles politie waar hij het als zwarte, homoseksuele aankomende rechercheur behoorlijk moeilijk had, bij betrokken was en die hem altijd is bijgebleven. Delaware en Sturgis besluiten de oude zaak te heropenen en volgen het spoor terug met gevaar voor eigen leven.
June the first, a bright summer’s evening, a Monday . . . And into the busy, bustling homes at 66 Star Street slips, unseen, a mysterious visitor. As the couples, flatmates and repentant singletons of No 66 fall in and out of love, clutch at and drop secrets, laugh, cry and simply try to live, no one suspects the visitor patiently waiting in the wings. For soon, really very soon, everything is going to change . . .
Three Lives. Three Loves. Three Reasons To Let Go - The Compelling New Novel From The International No.1 Bestselling Author Izzie Silver Left The Small Irish Town Of Tamarin Behind For New York. Life Is Good - Until She Breaks Her Own Rules And Falls For A Married Man. On The Other Side Of The Ocean, Izzie'S Aunt Anneliese Discovers The Pain Of Infidelity For Herself. Then Lily, The Wise And Compassionate Family Matriarch, Is Taken Ill. At Her Bedside Back In Ireland, Izzie Discovers A Past Her Grandmother Has Never Spoken Of, While Anneliese Feels Despair Mount. The One Person She Could Have Turned To Is Starting To Slip Away. The Lessons Each Of The Women Learns - Both Past And Present - Bring Joy And Heartbreak. And The Hardest Lesson Of All Is Learning To Let Go.
In the sleepy Irish coastal town of Avalon the big house on Willow Street has stood for generations. The big house is up for sale, and with its memories, especially for Cashel, who returns to the town with the ghosts of the distant past - and the woman he swore to forget - still haunting him.
Al meer dan tweehonderd jaar komen schilders, dichters en musici naar het stadje Ardadia Falls in de Catskill Mountains. Wanneer Meg Rosenthal een aanbod krijgt om docent te worden aan de universiteit van Arcadia, lijkt het een ideale kans om een nieuw leven te beginnen. Net weduwe geworden, hoopt Meg dat zij en haar lastige tienerdochter Sally er rust kunnen vinden. Hoewel Ardadia Falls nog mooier blijkt te zijn dan Meg zich had voorgesteld, gaat het er niet bepaald vredig aan toe. De universiteit wordt geteisterd door bedrog, verraad, en misschien zelfs moord. Algauw begint Meg te vrezen dat ze zichzelf - en haar dochter - ernstig in gevaar heeft gebracht...
The Miller sisters couldn't be more different and yet despite their differences, their sisterly bond becomes vital when the women are faced with the complexities of life - coping with relationships, careers and families.
Amanda Hesser, culinair columniste voor The New York Times, beschrijft niet één maar twee onvergetelijke romantische liefdesaffaires, die zich afspelen in New (Sex and the City) York. De eerste betreft haar opbloeiende relatie met de verrassende meneer Cappuccino, die een uniek gevoel voor humor blijkt te hebben. De andere gaat over haar hartstocht voor voedsel, van intieme soupeetjes tot grootse dinerparty's met internationale beroemdheden en daar tussendoor een keukengevecht. Wees welkom in Amanda's vriendenkring. Snoep stracciatelli in Rome, knabbel tapas in Barcelona en dineer in New Yorks meest trendy restaurants.
Collie Flanagan en zijn jongere broertje Bingo groeien op in een chaotisch Amerikaans-Iers gezin in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. Hun vader is een drankorgel en een vrouwenversierder. Hun moeder een strijdlustige marxiste en extreem hondenliefhebster. Oom Tom doet tussendoor het huishouden op zijn eigen filosofische manier. Collie moet veel harder vechten voor zijn plekje in dit hyperactieve gezin dan de ondeugende Bingo. Zijn verlangen naar begrip en stabiliteit wordt weliswaar niet beantwoord maar hij kan niet anders dan van zijn maffe familie houden. Wanneer een middagje aan het strand eindigt in een tragedie, stort Collie's wereld helemaal in elkaar.
Cassie Shaw zit in de put. Ze heeft geen man meer, geen huis en geen geld. Voorlopig woont ze bij haar moeder en haar enige grote liefde is Sam, een ondeugende grijze roodstaartpapegaai. Het lukt maar niet om werk te vinden en dan doet Cassie iets wat eigenlijk tegen al haar principes indruist: ze liegt over haar opleiding. Het gevolg is een baan op de universiteit als assistent van de irritant aantrekkelijke professor Conner. Hij laat Cassie interessante boeken lezen en stimuleert haar naar tentoonstellingen en concerten te gaan. Het leven krijgt weer glans.
Haar ontslag als marketingmanager komt voor Erin Edwards als een donderslag bij heldere hemel. Wanhopig zoekt ze haar toevlucht tot een van 's werelds oudste beroepen - serveerster. Hoe moeilijk kan het zijn om bij een van de vijf meest exclusieve toprestaurants in New York een bordje warm eten op tafel te zetten? Natuurlijk wordt Erin al snel ontmaskerd door de maniakale chef-kok en zijn hautaine gasten. Gelukkig is er één gast, de charmante Daniel Fratelli, bij wie ze wél een potje kan breken. Dan betreedt een gevreesde culinaire recensent het pand en dreigt alles finaal uit de hand te lopen.
From early childhood, Julie Gregory was continually X-rayed, medicated and operated on, in the vain pursuit of an illness that was created in her mother's mind. This title tells the story of how she survived Munchausen by Proxy (MBP), a form of child abuse forced on her by her mother's madness.
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Journaliste en jonge moeder Claire Cooper leidt aan paniekaanvallen. De meeste van haar angsten lijken irrationeel. Maar op een stormachtige nacht, als haar echtgenoot Sam op zakenreis is, worden haar angsten werkelijkheid. Claire ontdekt een man die de slaapkamer van haar dochtertje is binnengedrongen. Claire smeekt hem: 'Neem míj in plaats van haar.' Als de kidnapper Claire met de auto meeneemt vreest ze voor haar kinderen, maar niet voor zichzelf. De week daarop brengt Claire vastgebonden aan een bed in een motelkamer door, met de indringer als enig gezelschap. Zij denkt na over de redenen voor de aanval op haar gezin. Is dit een toevallige misdaad, of heeft het schimmige verleden dat ze achter zich probeerde te laten haar eindelijk ingehaald?
Autobiografie van de componist en grammofoonplatenproducer (1929- ), eigenaar van het prominente platenlabel Tamla-Motown in de gloriejaren van de soulmuziek, 1960-1970.
De zaak van een mediahype: peuter vermoord door twee pubers. Jaren later wordt Alex Delaware onverwacht gebeld door een van de daders, Rand Duchayt. Hij is net vrij en wil Delaware dringend spreken. Maar Rand komt niet opdagen op de afspraak. Niet veel later wordt zijn lichaam langs de snelweg gevonden. Samen met rechercheur Milo Sturgis start Alex Delaware een onderzoek. Al gravend in het verleden stuiten ze langzaam maar zeker op een monster van ongekende omvang...
