Trust becomes a fatal mistake in this shocking thriller by the bestselling author of The Ridge. Welcome to Beaumont Cove, a slowly decaying tourist town at the edge of the world, and the place where Maggie James's worst fears for her estranged twin sister, Lilly, have come true. Lilly is dead, and Maggie has arrived to identify her body. Lilly's husband, Mike, is in custody for her murder. With his long history of abuse, no one in town is surprised at the inevitable end to their stormy marriage, least of all Maggie. All she wants is to clean up her sister's affairs, see Mike punished, and get out of Beaumont Cove. With the help of the local sheriff, a retired private investigator, and a strange but friendly carnival psychic, Maggie begins to uncover the truth about what really happened to her sister. But the truth comes at a price, and soon Maggie finds herself walking a dark path toward the same deadly trap that killed Lilly. The more Maggie discovers about her sister's final days, the more she realizes that nothing is as it appears in this strange boardwalk town.
John Rector Books
John Rector is a bestselling author whose novels delve into the darker aspects of human psychology and morality. His writing is characterized by a raw honesty and gripping plots that keep readers on the edge of their seats. Rector masterfully builds atmosphere and crafts characters whose internal struggles resonate deeply. His works explore themes of guilt, redemption, and the complexities of relationships.




The Couple in Room 13
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
The most gripping thriller you'll read this year, perfect for fans of The Hunting Party and An Unwanted Guest
Jake Reese is an ordinary guy with an ordinary job, trying to block out the memory of his violent past by planning for the future with his new wife, Diane. But the past has a habit of refusing to stay buried.
Der kalte Kuss des TodesEin junges Paar fährt mitten im Winter mit all seiner Habe Richtung Süden. Sara ist schwanger, Nate wird von der Polizei gesucht. In einem Diner an der Tankstelle bittet ein erbärmlich hustender Mann sie, ihn gegen Bezahlung mitzunehmen. Die drei fahren los, hinein in einen Blizzard. Bald ist die Straße nicht mehr passierbar, und der Fremde beginnt zu delirieren. Als sie sich in ein abgelegenes Motel gerettet haben, atmet der Mann nicht mehr. Sara und Nate öffnen sein Hemd und finden eine Schusswunde. Sie öffnen seinen Koffer und finden Geld. Viel Geld. Herrenloses Geld? Mit Sicherheit nicht.«Man weiß, dass etwas Schreckliches passieren wird, und man kann nicht aufhören zu lesen.» Simon Kernick