Claire Bartlett crafts narratives that delve into the profound depths of human experience, exploring timeless themes with a distinctive voice. Her prose is celebrated for its lyrical quality and immersive power, drawing readers into intricately woven worlds. Through her work, Bartlett tenderly examines the complexities of relationships and the internal struggles of her characters. Her writing invites contemplation on our own lives and the world we inhabit.
In a captivating blend of fantasy and wartime intrigue, two girls harness forbidden magic to soar through the skies and engage in battle. Their journey unfolds in a world reminiscent of the Grisha Trilogy, infused with the espionage and camaraderie found in Code Name Verity. As they navigate the perils of war, themes of friendship, bravery, and the consequences of wielding power are explored, making for a thrilling and emotionally charged narrative.
One of Us Is Lying meets Sadie in this twisty, feminist thriller for the Me Too era. The troublemaker. The overachiever. The cheer captain. The dead girl. Like every high school in America, Jefferson-Lorne High contains all of the above. After the shocking murder of senior Emma Baines, three of her classmates are at the top of the suspect list: Claude, the notorious partier; Avery, the head cheerleader; and Gwen, the would-be valedictorian. But appearances are never what they seem. And the truth behind what really happened to Emma may just be lying in plain sight. As long buried secrets come to light, the clock is ticking to find Emma's killer--before another good girl goes down.
When all of her family succumbs to a magical illness, Ekata Avenko reluctantly assumes the throne, seeking a cure and fending off unwanted suitors while seeking the culprit.
An enchanted tale of intrigue where a duke's daughter is the only survivor of a magical curse. When Ekata's brother is finally named heir, there will be nothing to keep her at home in Kylma Above with her murderous family. Not her books or science experiments, not her family's icy castle atop a frozen lake, noteven the tantalizingly close Kylma Below, a mesmerizing underwater kingdom that provides her family with magic. But just as escape is within reach, her parents and twelve siblings fall under a strange sleeping sickness. In the space of a single night, Ekata inherits the title of duke, her brother's warrior bride, and ever-encroaching challengers from without—and within—her own ministry. Nothing has prepared Ekata for diplomacy, for war, for love...or for a crown she has never wanted. If Kylma Above is to survive, Ekata must seize her family's power. And if Ekata is to survive, she must quickly decide how she will wield it. Part Sleeping Beauty, part Anastasia, with a thrilling political mystery, The Winter Duke is a spellbinding story about choosing what's right in the face of danger.
Drei Mädchen, drei Geheimnisse, ein Mord
Die Rebellin. Die Streberin. Die Cheerleaderin. Das tote Mädchen.
Wie jede gute Highschool in Amerika hat die Jefferson-Lorne-High alles davon. Nach dem schockierenden Mord an Emma Baines stehen drei ihrer Mitschülerinnen ganz oben auf der Liste der Verdächtigen: Claude, die notorische Partygängerin. Avery, die Kapitänin der Cheerleader. Und Gwen, die angehende Klassenbeste.
Jede der drei hatte etwas zu verbergen, und die einzige Frage, die sich die Polizei stellt, ist: Welche von ihnen hat Emma, die alle nur als das „gute Mädchen“ kannten, auf dem Gewissen? Doch die Dinge sind nicht immer so wie sie scheinen, und Emma hatte selbst Geheimnisse, von denen niemand etwas ahnt. Während immer mehr Lügen ans Licht kommen, tickt die Uhr. Denn Emmas wahrer Mörder läuft noch frei herum – und es ist nur eine Frage der Zeit, bis ihm ein weiteres Mädchen zum Opfer fällt.
Ein aktueller und fesselnder Thriller in Zeiten von #MeToo – Spannung bis zur letzten Seite.
