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A thrilling new novel in the bestselling Under Suspicion series from the Queen of Suspense, Mary Higgins Clark, and her dazzling partner-in-crime, Alafair Burke.

The highly anticipated follow-up to the Queen of Suspense's iconic bestseller, Where Are the Children?, which set the stage for a new generation of psychological suspense fiction.

"Television producer Laurie Moran and her fiancé, Alex Buckley, the former host of her investigative television show Under Suspicion, are just days away from their midsummer wedding when Alex's seven-year-old nephew, Johnny, vanishes from the beach. Witnesses recall Johnny playing in the water and collecting shells near an ice cream shack, but when his new sitter turned her head, he had vanished. As the sun sets, Johnny's skim board washes up on shore, and everyone realizes that he could be anywhere, even in the ocean. Could the abduction be related to the wedding? Was Laurie's ten-year-old son, Timmy, the intended target? Or was Johnny abducted by a stranger? Laurie and Alex, along with Johnny's parents and Leo Farley, Laurie's father and a retired NYPD detective, are determined to track down every lead." -- Page [4] cover.

The newest thriller from “Queen of Suspense” Mary Higgins Clark! When talented journalist Penelope “Casey" Harrison starts to research a piece about the #MeToo movement that includes an incident in her own life which she has been trying to put out of her mind for years, she does not realize that the young man who drugged and assaulted her at a fraternity house party in college is now a wealthy, powerful industrialist on the eve of a merger which will make him a billionaire—and who will do anything, even murder, to cover his tracks.

The extraordinary new novel from the grande dame of suspense, Mary Higgins Clark, and Alafair Burke. Mary Higgins Clark published her first suspense thriller in 1974, and has been writing ever since. Each of her 51 books has been a bestseller and all of her novels remain in print, with her debut, Where are the Children, now in its seventy-fifth printing. In 2014, Clark joined forces with novelist Alafair Burke to begin the Under Suspicion series, about television producer Laurie Moran and her crew tracking down and solving unsolvable cold-cases. Laurie and her team have uncovered the worst of humanity over the years, from the murder of a rich woman at the Met Gala ball to the gunning-down of Laurie's own husband. And now Laurie and her crew will be faced with their most difficult case yet... *** Praise for Mary Higgins Clark & Alafair Burke *** 'I adore Mary Higgins Clark' Karin Slaughter 'Trust Mary Higgins Clark to know what frightens us to death' New York Times 'Clark plays out her story like the pro that she is . . . flawless' Daily Mirror 'Should come with a warning: start in the evening and you'll be reading late into the night' USA Today

The unmissable thriller from the Grande Dame of Suspense, MARY HIGGINS CLARK, and New York Times bestselling author ALAFAIR BURKE. The Met Gala ball: the world's most glamorous fundraising party, an incredible night where the rich and famous wear extraordinary designer gowns and rub shoulders in New York's famous Metropolitan Museum of Art. People would kill for an invitation. Three years ago, Virginia Wakeling, a member of the Met's board of trustees and one of the museum's most generous donors, was found dead in the snow outside the building. Police soon discovered that she'd been thrown from the roof during the Met Gala, but no one has ever been arrested for her murder. Although suspicion has always hovered around Virginia's much younger boyfriend, there are a bevy of suspects. Laurie Moran decides to investigate Virginia's death for her successful cold-cases television show, Under Suspicion. But the more she pries into Virginia's murder, the closer Laurie comes to discovering just how dangerous an invitation to the Met Gala can be... Praise for Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke 'The grande dame of American thriller writing' Los Angeles Times Book Review 'Clark and Burke's collaboration is as smooth as rum and coke, with just enough kick to make the reader thirsty for another' Publishers Weekly on All Dressed in White

The brand new spine-tingling thriller from the international 'Queen of Suspense'.

Melodie stále zní / Mary Higgins Clark Sklizeň třešní / Lucy Sanna Držitel rukojmích / Stefanie Pintoff Vražda v Cirey / Cheryl Sawyer Svazek obsahuje zkrácené verze čtyř úspěšných románů oddychových žánrů současné anglosaské provenience. Jednotlivé tituly jsou doplněny stručnými informacemi o jejich tvůrcích.

Une visite guidée des hauts-lieux du crime de Manhattan, ça vous tente ? C'est ce que vous propose cette anthologie de nouvelles sous le patronage de la reine du suspense Mary Higgins Clark, qui signe elle-même l'une des nouvelles.  L'île de la grosse pomme est passée au crible sous la plume experte des Mystery Writers of America pour révéler enfin ses plus sombres secrets. Des rues de Harlem aux gratte-ciel de Wall Street en passant par les sentiers sinueux de Central Park, Manhattan regorge de possibilités... et d'affaires non-élucidées.

Featuring a unique blend of suspense and intrigue, this mystery collection highlights the exceptional storytelling skills of bestselling author Mary Higgins Clark. It includes a chilling, previously unpublished short story that has been in the works for four decades, showcasing her ability to craft compelling narratives that captivate readers. The anthology reflects her illustrious career and offers fans both new and old a thrilling reading experience.

This book features an excerpt from "The Sleeping Beauty Killer," offering a glimpse into its intriguing narrative. Dive into a captivating story filled with suspense and mystery that promises to engage readers from the very first page.

The third thrilling novel in the Under Suspicion series by #1 New York Times bestselling author and “Queen of Suspense” Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke follows television producer Laurie Moran as she tries to help a woman she believes was wrongfully convicted of killing her fiancé. Fifteen years after being convicted of murdering her fiancé—the famed philanthropist Hunter Raleigh III—Casey Carter is determined to clear her name. Though she has served her time, she finds that she is still living under suspicion. Going on the true crime show Under Suspicion seems to be her only hope to prove her innocence. The show’s producer, Laurie Moran, also believes in her innocence and wants to help Casey. But with Alex Buckley taking a break from the show—cooling his potential romance with Laurie— Under Suspicion introduces a new on-air host in Ryan Nichols, a hot shot legal whiz with a Harvard Law degree, a Supreme Court clerkship, experience as a federal prosecutor. Ryan has no problems with steering the show, and even tries to stop Laurie from taking on Casey’s case because he’s so certain she’s guilty. An egomaniacal new boss, a relentless gossip columnist, and Casey’s longstanding bad reputation: Laurie must face this and more to do what she believes is right, to once and for all prove Casey’s innocence—that is, if she’s innocent.

A headline-making finance scandal and a breathtaking tale of deception collide in #1 New York Times bestselling author Mary Higgins Clark’s finest thriller yet. As the sole assistant to a famous upscale interior designer, Lane Harmon is accustomed to visiting opulent homes. So her latest job at a modest New Jersey townhouse is unusual. Then she learns the home belongs to the wife of disgraced finance magnate Parker Bennett, who vanished two years earlier, along with the five billion dollar hedge fund he managed. The debate over whether Bennett was suicidal or staged his disappearance still continues. Both his clients and the federal government want to trace the money and find him. But Lane is surprisingly moved by Mrs. Bennett’s steadfast faith in her husband’s innocence. Gradually, Lane is also drawn to the Bennetts’ son, Mark, who is equally determined to prove his father is not guilty. What she doesn’t realize is the closer she gets to the notorious family, the more her life—and that of her five-year-old daughter—is in jeopardy.

The third thrilling installment in the bestselling Under Suspicion series follows television producer Laurie Moran as she investigates the case of a missing bride. Five years ago, Amanda Pierce vanished on the eve of her wedding at The Grand Victoria Hotel in Palm Beach, leaving her guests in shock. Now, Laurie sees Amanda's cold case as the perfect subject for her investigative series. She and her team plan to recreate the night of Amanda's disappearance at the Florida resort, inviting friends and family to participate, hoping to uncover new insights. The investigation reveals a cast of intriguing characters, including a jealous sister, a playboy groomsman, and Amanda's ex-fiancé, now married to a bridesmaid. Each person has their own theory about Amanda's sudden disappearance, and as Laurie delves deeper, it becomes clear that someone is determined to keep the truth buried. With a blend of chilling suspense and elegant settings, this installment promises plenty of intrigue and excitement, making it a must-read for fans of the series.

Television producer Laurie Moran is elated when the pilot for her reality drama Under Suspicionis a success. Even more, the program - a cold case series that revisits unsolved crimes by recreating them with those affected - is off to a fantastic start when it helps solve an infamous murder in the very first episode. Now Laurie has the ideal case to feature in the next instalment of Under Suspicion: the Cinderella Murder. When Susan Dempsey, a beautiful and multi-talented UCLA student, was found dead, her murder left numerous questions. Why was her car parked miles from her body? Had she ever shown up for the acting audition she was due to attend at the home of an up-and-coming director? Why does Susan's boyfriend want to avoid questions about their relationship? And why was Susan missing one of her shoes when her body was discovered? With the help of lawyer and Under Suspicionhost Alex Buckley, Laurie knows the case will make a great program, especially when the former suspects include Hollywood's elite and tech billionaires. The suspense and drama are perfect for the silver screen - but is Cinderella's murderer ready for a close-up?

The brand new spine-tingling thriller from the global multi-million bestseller.

Píše se rok 1992 a v Los Angeles probíhají nepokoje. Detektiv Harry Bosch je na místě, kde byla zastřelena mladá dánská novinářka. Situace je chaotická a Harry se musí stáhnout, než stihne začít pátrat po vrahovi. O dvacet let později dostává druhou šanci. Věří, že každý zločin má svou „černou skříňku“ s klíčovými důkazy, a v případě zavražděné Anneke Jaspersenové musí taková skříňka existovat. Momentálně má k dispozici pouze dvě krabice s novinářčiným pasem, fotografickým vybavením a nábojnicí. Dvanáctiletá Jean a její patnáctiletá sestra Liz žijí v Kalifornii bez rodičů a peněz, poté co je opustila matka. Když se blíží sociální pracovníci, Liz navrhne, aby se vydaly autobusem do Virgínie, kde se nachází rodinné sídlo. Po příjezdu se ocitnou tváří v tvář velkolepé zchátralé vile Mayfield. Když je uznávaný akademik doktor Jonathan Lyons nalezen mrtvý, podezření padá na jeho duševně nemocnou manželku Kathleen. Jeho dcera Marie však věří, že za vraždou stojí vzácný starý svitek, který Jonathan nedávno získal. Odhodlá se zjistit pravdu mezi jeho přáteli a spolupracovníky. Na Trinidadu zasáhne ničivá potopa, která zničí dům Gavina Wealda a traumatizuje jeho rodinu. Gavin se rozhodne vzít svou dceru Océan a psa na loď a vydat se na dobrodružnou plavbu karibskými ostrovy, což mu přinese nečekané změny v životě.

The brand new spine-tingling thriller from the global multi-million bestseller.

Mary Higgins Clarková a její dcera Carol Higgins Clarková spojily síly, aby přinesly napínavé a zábavné sváteční příběhy. V první povídce lidé z městečka Stowe ve Vermontu vybrali nádherný smrk jako vánoční strom pro Rockefellerovo centrum, netušíc, že pod ním jsou ukryté diamanty podvodníka Packyho Noonana, právě propuštěného z vězení. Když se Packy dozví o plánovaném transportu stromu do New Yorku, ví, že musí rychle jednat, ale netuší, že mu v cestě stojí bystrá soukromá očko Regan Reillyová. Druhá povídka se odehrává na Vánoční plavbě, kterou uspořádal komodor Randolph Weed pro vybranou skupinu hostů. Jeho synovec Eric však na palubu propašoval dva uprchlé zločince. Když se na palubě sejde Regan Reillyová a ostatní, doufají v klidný výlet, ale situace se brzy změní a Reillyová musí odhalit nebezpečné zločince, kteří nebyli na seznamu hostů. Ve třetí povídce, před Festivalem radosti v Branscombe v New Hampshire, se zaměstnanci místní tržnice dozvědí, že vyhráli 180 milionů dolarů v loterii. Jeden z nich, Duncan, se však rozhodne nevsadit na radu podvodných poradců a vzápětí zmizí. Regan Reillyová, přilákána festivalem, se snaží odhalit, co skrývá.

The extraordinary new thriller from the Queen of Suspense and global bestseller, Mary Higgins Clark. Eighteen-year-old Kerry Dowling is found fully dressed at the bottom of the family pool. She threw a party the night before, while her parents were away; her house was full of people. But no one saw anything. The police immediately suspect her boyfriend, with whom she had a bitter argument at the party. But other people had a grudge against Kerry, too, including her twenty-year-old neighbour. Everyone knows he wanted to come to the party. Everyone knows how angry he was that Kerry didn't invite him. As the police flail about for answers, Kerry's older sister Aline decides to take matters into her own hands. But by trying to solve her sister's murder, Aline may be putting her own life in danger... * * * Praise for Mary Higgins Clark * * * 'I adore Mary Higgins Clark' Karin Slaughter 'Trust Mary Higgins Clark to know what frightens us to death' New York Times 'Clark plays out her story like the pro that she is . . . flawless' Daily Mirror 'Should come with a warning: start in the evening and you'll be reading late into the night'USA Today

"Suspense devotees will rejoice" ("Library Journal Express") as bestselling author Clark tackles a most up-to-date crime: identity theft.

The brand new spine-tingling thriller from the world's favourite thriller writer

Olivia Morrow, a Manhattan psychologist, begins to suspect that her husband Jonathan, a brilliant obstetrician and medical researcher, may have been murdered instead of his twin brother, Charles. Her search for the truth plunges her into life-threatening danger which is only increased when she crosses the path of Henry Patton, a criminologist, who is on a search of his own, the truth behind a long-ago scandal involving his grandmother that must now be solved at all costs

In her new thriller, the New York Times bestselling Queen of Suspense delves into a legal battle over the guilt or innocence of a man accused of murdering his wife.

It has been ten years since twenty-one-year-old Charles MacKenzie Jr. (Mac) went missing. A Columbia University senior, about to graduate and already enrolled in Duke University Law School, he walked out of his room and has never been seen again. However, he does ritually call his mother every year: on her birthday, on his birthday, and on Mother's Day. Each time, he assures her he is fine, refuses to answer her frantic questions, then hangs up. Even the death of his father, a corporate lawyer, on 9/11 does not bring him home, or break the pattern of his calls. Mac's sister Carolyn, now twenty-six, has endured two family tragedies - her brother's inexplicable disappearance, an the loss of her father. Realizing that neither she nor her mother will ever be able to have closure and get on with their lives until they find her brother, she sets out to discover what happened to Mac, and why he has found it necessary to hide from them. Her journey into the world of people who willingly disappear from their own lives leads her to learn about others who may or may not still be alive, and ultimately to a deadly confrontation with someone close to her who suddenly becomes an enemy - and cannot allow her to disclose his secret...

From beloved mother-daughter duo Mary Higgins Clark, America's Queen of Suspense, and Carol Higgins Clark, author of the hugely popular Regan Reilly mystery series, comes Dashing Through the Snow , a holiday treat you won't want to miss.In the picturesque village of Branscombe, New Hampshire, the townsfolk are all pitching in to prepare for the first (and many hope annual) Festival of Joy. The night before the festival begins, a group of employees at the local market learn that they have won $160 million in the lottery. One of their co-workers, Duncan, decided at the last minute, on the advice of a pair of crooks masquerading as financial advisers, not to play. Then he goes missing. A second winning lottery ticket was purchased in the next town, but the winner hasn't come forward. Could Duncan have secretly bought it?The Clarks' endearing heroes -- Alvirah Meehan, the amateur sleuth, and private investigator Regan Reilly -- have arrived in Branscombe for the festival. They are just the people to find out what is amiss. As they dig beneath the surface, they find that life in Branscombe is not as tranquil as it appears. So much for an old-fashioned weekend in the country. This fast-paced holiday caper will keep you dashing through the pages!

Štyri diela od štyroch svetových autorov.

Svazek obsahuje zkrácené verze čtyř úspěšných románů různých žánrů od světových autorů, doplněné stručnými informacemi o jejich tvůrcích. 1) Bývalý lobbista Joel Backman je po šesti letech propuštěn z vězení, ale jeho svoboda je ohrožena mnoha nepřáteli. Disponuje důležitou informací, a proto mu CIA zajišťuje novou identitu a přestěhování do Itálie, kde se potýká s jazykovou bariérou. Odhodlaně se snaží adaptovat na nové prostředí. 2) V irském městečku Rossmore se nachází zázračná studánka svaté Anny, kam lidé přicházejí hledat útěchu. Místní vikář Brian Flynn zná osudy obyvatel a sleduje dramatické události, když se plánuje silniční obchvat, který by ohrozil studánku a les. Veřejné mínění se dělí a emoce sílí. 3) Celie Nolanová se vrací do domu, kde jako dítě zastřelila matku. I po letech se snaží zapomenout, ale vzpomínky a noční můry ji pronásledují. Když je podezřelá z brutálních vražd, musí čelit své minulosti a otázkám o své pravé identitě. 4) Bývalý žokej Sid Halley se po skončení kariéry věnuje vyšetřování podvodů v dostihovém sportu. Po násilné smrti žokeje se obrací na Sida, aby očistil jeho jméno. Při pátrání se dostává do nebezpečné situace, která ohrožuje nejen jeho, ale i jeho blízkou přítelkyni Marinu.

This #1 "New York Times" bestseller by America's Queen of Suspense is a riveting thriller about a young woman whose wealthy, sleepwalking husband may have murdered his first wife--and could be planning to murder her.

Three days before Christmas, Alvirah Meehan - the famous lottery winner and amateur detective - and Regan Reilly try to meet the harsh demands and tough deadlines of the kidnappers who have held Reilly's father for a $1,000,000 ransom. To make matters worse, a winter storm is gathering, putting their lives in greater danger. DECK THE HALLS is filled with twists and turns, intrigue and danger, as well as a hearty dose of holiday cheer. In HE SEES YOU WHEN YOU'RE SLEEPING, Sterling receives his summons into heaven a few days before Chrismtas. In order to be deemed fit to enter heaven this year he is sent back to earth and given an opportunity to prove his worthiness by helping someone else. That someone is seven-year-old Marissa. She has been seperated from her father and grandmother who have, following the threats of two mobsters, both been forced into the Witness Protection Program. Filled with suspense and humour, this is a delightful and warmhearted tale of perseverance, redemption and love. Alvirah Meehan and Regan Reilly join forces once again in THE CHRISTMAS THIEF to solve a Christmas mystery. The time they must track down the beautiful ninety-foot tree that is hijacked on its way to the Rockefeller Centre for the Christmas season.

The New York Times bestseller that Nelson DeMille said "will keep...readers entranced and entertained from cover to cover." Savvy young Los Angeles P.I. Regan Reilly faces an unusual challenge when she gets an urgent call from Lilac Weldon, owner -- with her two hippie brothers -- of the run-down California winery Altered States. Lilac asks Regan to find her actress daughter, Whitney, AKA "Freshness," in time to attend the wedding of Lilac's wealthy aunt Lucretia Standish, a 93-year-old silent-film star. The Weldons have learned from a secret source that each family member will receive a gift of $2 million from Lucretia -- but only if they all attend. Lucretia's bridegroom, a 46-year-old con man and former actor, knows he must keep Whitney away; they have met before and she is wise to his game. How Regan foils his plot makes for an exciting climax to this comic suspense novel, filled with Carol Higgins Clark's inimitable characters.

Returning home from a black-tie dinner in New York, Margaret and Steve Frawley find the police in their house and their twin daughters gone. The kidnapper, who calls himself the "Pied Piper", soon makes his terms known: on delivery of a ransom, a phone call will reveal the girls' whereabouts. The ransom is delivered but, when the call comes, only Kelly is in the car parked behind a deserted restaurant. The driver is dead from a gunshot wound and has left a suicide note, confessing to killing Kathy and dumping her body in the ocean. When strange occurrences begin to suggest that Kathy may still be alive, and communicating with Kelly, Margaret finds herself alone in wanting to continue the search for her daughter. But as Kelly's warnings become increasingly specific and alarming, the FBI agents set out to search for Kathy. As they close in on the Pied Piper and his accomplices, Kathy's life hangs by a thread ...

The "New York Times" bestselling author sets her new book in an idyllic beach community that suddenly becomes a killer's hunting ground.

Kdo jsi Na zahradě domu Emily Grahamové jsou nalezeny mrtvoly dvou mladých žen zavražděných s odstupem celého století. Při pátrání po souvislostech mezi oběma zločiny se brzy ocitá ve smrtelném nebezpečí i samotná Emily. Tatínkova holčička Novinářka Ellie Cavanaughová jako sedmiletá objevila tělo své zavražděné sestry Andrey. Když má být po třiadvaceti letech propuštěn z vězení Andrein vrah, dostává Ellie příležitost zjistit pravdu a vypořádat se s minulostí. Druhá šance Charismatický šéf vlivné společnosti zmizí beze stopy. Je to podvodník, který záměrně vyklidil pole před tím , než vyšla najevo pravda o novém přípravku na léčbu rakoviny, nebo hrdina, který se stal obětí spiknutí?

A riveting new thriller from America's Queen of Suspense, a young woman is ensnared into returning to a place she had wanted to leave behind forever - her childhood home.

Kniha přináší překlady čtyř úspěšných románů se záhadnou nebo kriminální zápletkou od anglických a amerických autorů. / Druhá šance - Mary Higgins Clark / Chytač stínů - Michelle Paver / Iluzionista - John Case / Strážce - Nicholas Sparks

En 1940, Olivier, jeune homme de 17 ans, est apprenti typographe chez son oncle Henri. L'exode le pousse à fuir vers la Loire avec sa famille, puis à bicyclette vers l'Auvergne. De retour à Paris sous l'occupation allemande, il bénéficie de certains privilèges familiaux, ce qui lui cause un sentiment de honte. Face à l'appel du Service du Travail Obligatoire (STO), il entre dans la clandestinité, se cache chez des amis de la famille, puis travaille à Roanne avant de fuir à pied vers Saugues. En chemin, il rencontre des maquisards et choisit de les rejoindre sans hésitation. Nicholas Spencer, directeur d'un centre de recherche médicale, disparaît dans un accident d'avion mystérieux. Son laboratoire voit son vaccin anti-cancéreux refusé, et il est soupçonné de détournement de fonds. Carley, journaliste et belle-sœur de Spencer, se lance dans l'enquête et découvre des questions troublantes : et si l'accident était un coup monté ? Pourquoi les autorités médicales ont-elles changé d'avis sur le vaccin ? Sa quête de vérité devient dangereuse. Les années passion suivent une journaliste déterminée à Bordeaux dans les années 80, explorant l'accès des femmes à des postes de responsabilité et les relations humaines marquées par des malentendus et des jalousies. Dans un roman noir hypnotique, John Rain, tueur à gages à Tokyo, jongle entre ses principes et son attirance pour Midori, une pianiste de jazz, alors que son passé guerrier ref

The definition of an owl had always pleased him: ""I am the owl,"" he would whisper to himself after he had selected his prey, ""and night-time is my time."" Jean Sheridan, a prominent historian, returns to her hometown to attend the twenty-year reunion of Stonecroft Academy, where she is to be honoured along with six other members of her class. There is, however, something uneasy in the air: one woman in the group, Alison Kenall, a beautiful, high-powered Hollywood agent, died just a few days before, drowned in her pool during an early morning swim. She is the fifth woman in the class whose life has come to a sudden, mysterious end. At the award dinner, Jean does not suspect that among the distinguished people she is greeting is the ""Owl,"" a murderer nearing the countdown on his mission of vengeance against the Stonecroft women who had mocked or humiliated him, with Jean his final intended victim.

Die Bestsellerautorin erzählt Geschichten, die so aufregend, dramatisch und fesselnd sind wie ihre großen Romane. Kleine Meisterwerke von psychologischem Raffinement und stilistischer Brillanz, menschlich bewegend, atmosphärisch dicht und überaus spannend.

Kniha přináší překlady čtyř úspěšných románů se záhadnou nebo kriminální zápletkou od anglických a amerických autorů. / Tatínkova holčička - Mary Higgins Clarková / Zázračný rok - Geraldine Brooksová / Poslední detektiv - Robert Crais / Čas návratu - Patricia Gaffneyová

Eine Sammlung unterhaltsamer und nachdenklicher Geschichten erfolgreicher Autoren, ideal zum Lachen und Mitfühlen. Enthält Beiträge von Mirian Keyes, Mary Higgins Clark, Amelie Fried und vielen mehr, sowie eine Originalgeschichte von Frank Goosen. Perfekt für die Freizeit oder den Urlaub.

Als die Staatsanwältin Kerry McGrath in der Praxis eines renommierten Schönheitschirurgen das Gesicht der ermordeten Suzanne wiedererkennt, nimmt sie den Jahre zurückliegenden Fall wieder auf - und bringt eine auch für sie selbst gefährliche Lawine ins Rollen. Ein Psychothriller, wie nur die „Königin der Spannung“ ihn schreiben kann. Mysteriöse Vorkommnisse in einem alten Kapitänshaus, hoch über den Klippen von Cape Cod, versetzen die Schriftstellerin Menley Nichols in Angst und Verzweiflung. Das Haus war schon einmal Schauplatz einer Tragödie. „Die Bücher der “Königin der Spannung„ sind meisterhaft ausgeklügelte Thriller.“ HAMBURGER ABENDBLATT „Hoch spannend bis zum letzten Kapitel.“ DER STERN

Du entkommst mir nichtDas Leben der jungen Strafverteidigerin Emily Graham wandelt sich binnen kurzem in einen fürchterlichen Albtraum, als in ihrem Garten die sterblichen Überreste von zwei Frauen gefunden werden. Trotz der 110 Jahre, die zwischen den beiden Mordfällen liegen, scheint es einen Zusammenhang zu geben. Bei ihren Nachforschungen kommt Emily der Wahrheit gefährlich nahe - und einem Killer, der keine Gnade kennt.Sechs RichtigeMit einem Lotteriegewinn von 40 Millionen Dollar erfüllt sich für Alvirah und Willy Mechan ein Lebenstraum. Jetzt können sie sich endlich in ihrem New Yorker Luxusappartement zur Ruhe setzen - wenn Hobbydetektivin Alvirah nicht diese fatale Leidenschaft für komplizierte Verbrechen hätte.

Wenn wir uns wiedersehen:Die junge Molly Lasch soll im Affekt ihren Ehemann Gary erschlagen haben. Molly selbst leidet, was die Todesnacht angeht, an einem totalen Gedächtnisausfall. Als sie nach sechs Jahren Gefängnis endlich auf Bewährung freikommt, ist sie entschlossen, die Wahrheit über jene Nacht herauszufinden - wie auch immer diese aussieht. Tatsächlich stößt die junge Frau bei ihren Nachforschungen auf schreckliche Verdachtsmomente. Dann stirbt wieder jemand und Molly wird auch mit diesem Tod in Verbindung gebracht. Die verschüttete Erinnerung ist ihre letzte Chance sich aus diesem Alptraum zu befreien.Vergiss die Toten nicht:Durch den gewaltsamen Tod ihres Mannes kommt Kolumnistin Nell McDermott einer skandalösen Schmiergeldaffäre in der New Yorker Immobilienbranche auf die Spur. Eigentlich wollte sie nur den Ruf ihres Mannes retten. Doch plötzlich verfängt sie sich im Netz der skrupellosen Geschäftemacher - und jeder Schritt in ihren Ermittlungen bringt sie dem eigenen Tod näher.

Er sieht dich, wenn du schläfstIn wenigen Tagen ist Weihnachten, und Sterling Brooks, der eigentlich auf seinen Einzug ins Paradies hoffte, muss erst einmal wieder auf die Erde zurück, um dort kurz vor dem Fest einen Menschen glücklich zu machen. Brooks findet sich in Manhattan wieder - und trifft an der Eisbahn im Rockefeller Center die kleine, völlig verzweifelte Marissa, die auf der Suche ist nach ihrem Daddy und ihrer geliebten Großmutter. Sie wünscht sich nichts sehnlicher als das Fest mit ihren Lieben zu verbringen. Eine perfekte Aufgabe für Sterling BrooksIn einer WinternachtNew York. In einer kalten Winternacht setzt die achtzehnjährige Sondra ihre neugeborene Tochter auf den Stufen einer Kirche in Manhattan aus. Jahre später bereut sie ihre Tat und will ihr Kind wiederfinden. Doch die Suche endet in einer Sackgasse. Was Sondra nicht weiß: das Baby wurde von einem Kirchendieb mitgenommen und wächst nun ohne Mutter auf.

Even as a young girl, growing up in the Bronx, Mary Higgins Clark knew she wanted to be a writer. The gift of storytelling was a part of her Irish ancestry, so it followed naturally that she would later use her sharp eye, keen intelligence, and inquisitive nature to create stories about the people and things she observed. When Mary's father died during the Depression, her mother decided to open the family home to boarders, and placed a discreet sign next to the front door that read, FURNISHED ROOMS. KITCHEN PRIVILEGES. The family's struggle to make ends meet; her employment as a hotel switchboard operator; the death of her beloved older brother in World War II; her brief career as a flight attendant for Pan Am; her marriage to Warren Clark; sitting at the kitchen table, writing stories, and finally selling the first one for one hundred dollars (after six years and some forty rejections!) - all these experiences figure into Kitchen Privileges.

Das Anastasia-Syndrom:Inspiriert von der wahren Geschichte der letzten Zarentochter, erzählt Mary Higgins Clark die unglaubliche Lebensgeschichte der Judith Chase, einer erfolgreichen, schönen Schriftstellerin, die mit dem britischen Premierminister verlobt ist. Von einem Psychiater in ihre Kindheit zurückversetzt, taucht Judith in ein Meer namenloser Schrecken ein, gehetzt von den Dämonen ihrer eigenen Vergangenheit.Schlaf wohl, mein süßes Kind:Als sie die junge Modeboutique-Besitzerin Neeve vom spurlosen Verschwinden Ethel Lambstones hört, will sie nicht glauben, daß ihre Stammkundin, eine elegante Frau, ohne passende Gaderobe einfach verreist sein könnte. Vor allem nicht, weil es sich um die berüchtigste Gesellschaftskolumnistin der Branche handelt. Neeves Verdacht bestätigt sich - und bringt ihr eigenes Leben in Gefahr.

Kniha přináší překlady čtyř úspěšných románů se záhadnou nebo kriminální zápletkou od anglických a amerických autorů. / Bez slitování - Lee Child / Víc než táta - Alan Titchmarsh / Kdo jsi - Mary Higgins Clarková/ Černý led - Matt Dickinson

Two novels - a murder mystery set in the New York fashion world, and a crime novel in which a killer uses personal ad columns

Cette collection s’adresse à tous ceux qui désirent découvrir ou redécouvrir le plaisir de lire dans leur langue d’origine les œuvres des plus grands auteurs contemporains. Notes en anglais en regard du texte, lexique bilingue en fin de volume dispensent d’un recours fastidieux au dictionnaire. Présenté par Henri Yvinec. Réunion d’anciens élèves d’un lycée du New Jersey. Donny Rubel, solitaire comme dans sa jeunesse, demeure à l’écart des groupes, dissimulé derrière sa barbe, sa perruque, ses lentilles de contact colorées… Il observe Kay, un de ses anciens professeurs, mariée à présent, pour laquelle il a naguère éprouvé un certain amour… A l’issue du grand pique-nique clôturant les retrouvailles, il l’enlève dans sa camionnette et l’emmène dans sa maison de bois, dressée aux abords d’une petite clairière. Pendant qu’il travaille, elle restera là, menottée, enchaînée. Quel sort lui réserve-t-il ? Échappera-t-elle à ce dangereux maniaque ? Autant de questions qui resteront ouvertes jusqu’aux dernières lignes de cette nouvelle, typique de la manière dont la « reine du suspense » conduit l’intrigue, intimement liée à la psychologie des personnages, campés d’une façon saisissante.

Higgins Clark's debut novel, originally titled "Aspire to the Heavens," is now in paperback. Set after George Washington's presidency, it delves into his emotions and reflections upon returning to Mount Vernon.

Dřív než ti řeknu sbohem - Mary Higgins Clark / Hlídač - Chris Ryan / Letní ostrov - Kristin Hannah / 24 hodin - Greg Iles