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Alex Barclay

    January 1, 1974

    This author delved into the world of journalism before finding her voice in crime fiction. Her novels are characterized by a penetrating insight into the complexities of the human psyche and the dark corners of human nature. She writes with suspense and a keen eye for detail that draws readers into thrilling plots. Her works explore how individuals cope with trauma and the price of uncovering the truth.

    Alex Barclay
    Time of Death
    Harm's Reach
    My Heart & Other Breakables
    Drowning Child
    Killing Ways
    My Heart & Other Breakables: How I lost my mum, found my dad, and made friends with catastrophe
    • 2023

      My Heart & Other Breakables

      How I Lost My Mom, Found My Dad, And Made Friends With Catastrophe

      • 466 pages
      • 17 hours of reading
      3.6(112)Add rating

      This humorous diary novel explores the ups and downs of friendship and family life through the eyes of its relatable protagonist. With witty anecdotes and charming illustrations, it captures the essence of growing up, navigating relationships, and the hilarity that ensues in everyday situations. The narrative weaves together heartfelt moments with laugh-out-loud scenarios, making it a delightful read for anyone who appreciates the complexities of life’s connections.

      My Heart & Other Breakables
    • 2023

      This is the 6th edition of the map which may be used as a stand-alone directory or in conjunction with the website which has full, regularly updated details on each site.

      Scotland Campsites and Caravan Parks
    • 2022
    • 2022

      Der stille Partner Poiccart wird unerwartet in ein gefährliches Abenteuer verwickelt, das weit über gewöhnliche Detektivarbeit hinausgeht. Inspektor Dearborn von Scotland Yard kämpft darum, die Geheimnisse einer faszinierenden Frau, Amelia Jones, zu enthüllen. Poiccart muss seine gesamte Vorstellungskraft einsetzen und schlüpft sogar in die Rolle des Mörders, um das Rätsel zu lösen. Die Geschichte entfaltet sich in einem spannenden Mix aus Intrigen und psychologischen Spielen, während die Charaktere versuchen, die Wahrheit ans Licht zu bringen.

      Das Silberne Dreieck und Das Geheimnis um Amelia Jones
    • 2022

      Inspektor Dearborn vom Scotland Yard untersucht den Mord an Matthew Lowell, der ein Dreieck auf einen Bus gemalt hat. Trotz der Hilfe einer schönen Frau und der Zusammenarbeit mit dem Silbernen Dreieck bleibt der Fall kompliziert, insbesondere wegen eines einflussreichen Gegenspielers. Der zehnte Fall eines spannenden Krimis.

      Das Silberne Dreieck und Der SOS-Scheck
    • 2021

      Die Bewohner des kleinen Dorfes glauben noch an Hexen und Teufel. Inspektor Dearborn natürlich nicht. Als sich jedoch an einem einsamen Wegkreuz sein Dienstwagen ohne Fahrer in Bewegung setzt, fängt er zu zweifeln an. Leider nicht genug, denn sonst hätte er seine Nachforschungen aufgegeben. So gerät er in eine üble Falle, aus der ihn erst im letzten Moment das Silberne Dreieck rettet. Dabei hat der Inspektor keine Ahnung, wer der Täter sein könnte. Ein Mann, eine Frau, oder doch eines der übernatürlichen Wesen, die hier draussen in der öden Abgeschiedenheit ihr Unwesen treiben?

      Das silberne Dreieck
    • 2020

      I Confess

      • 354 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.0(575)Add rating

      'Gripping, stylish, convincing' Sunday Times They won't all live to tell the tale...

      I Confess
    • 2016

      The heart-stopping new thriller in the Ren Bryce series by Alex Barclay, bestselling author of DARKHOUSE and KILLING WAYS. When Special Agent Ren Bryce is called to Tate, Oregon to investigate the disappearance of twelve-year-old Caleb Veir, she finds a town already in mourning. Two other young boys have died recently, although in very different circumstances. As Ren digs deeper, she discovers that all is not as it seems in the Veir household - and that while Tate is a small town, it guards some very big secrets... Can Ren uncover the truth before more children are harmed?

      Drowning Child
    • 2015

      Dark times lie ahead for Special Agent Ren Bryce and the Rocky Mountains Safe Streets Task Force in the heart-stopping new thriller from the bestselling author of DARKHOUSE and BLOOD LOSS. In her most shocking case yet, FBI Special Agent Ren Bryce takes on a depraved serial killer fueled by a warped sense of justice. A master of evasion, each life he takes ramps up Ren s obsession with finding him. Then one victim changes everything and brings Ren face to face with a detective whose life was destroyed by the same pursuit. Together, can they defeat this monster? Or will he take them both down?"

      Killing Ways
    • 2014

      Harm's Reach

      • 402 pages
      • 15 hours of reading
      3.7(264)Add rating

      FBI Agent Ren Bryce finds herself entangled in two seemingly unrelated mysteries. But the past has a way of echoing down the years and finding its way into the present. When Special Agent Ren Bryce discovers the body of a young woman in an abandoned car, solving the case becomes personal. But the more she uncovers about the victim's last movements, the more questions are raised. Why was Laura Flynn driving towards a ranch for troubled teens in the middle of Colorado when her employers thought she was hundreds of miles away? And what did she know about a case from fifty years ago, which her death dramatically reopens? As Ren and cold case investigator Janine Hooks slowly weave the threads together, a picture emerges of a privileged family determined to hide some very dark secrets -- whatever the cost.

      Harm's Reach