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Lisa Scottoline

    July 1, 1955

    Lisa Scottoline crafts compelling legal thrillers with a keen eye for complex female characters and intricate plots. Her narrative voice is characterized by sharp wit and a profound understanding of human nature, often exploring themes of justice, family, and resilience. Scottoline masterfully blends suspense with emotional depth, drawing readers into stories where strength and vulnerability intertwine. Her work consistently delivers gripping suspense and insightful explorations of contemporary issues through the lens of compelling protagonists.

    Lisa Scottoline
    Corrupted
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    The Treasure Trap (The Wish Fairy #2)
    Eternal
    • 2025

      Kam zmizeli Bennettovi

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading
      4.1(22)Add rating

      Jason Bennett je obyčejný táta od rodiny, milující manžel a majitel prosperující firmy. Jednoho večera se však jeho dosavadní život obrátí naruby. Když Jason veze rodinu domů z lakrosového zápasu dcery Allison, začne se jim na opuštěné silnici lepit na nárazník jakýsi cizí pickup. Pak jim náhle zablokuje cestu, vyskočí z něj dva muži, namíří na Jasona zbraně a dožadují se klíčků od auta. Následuje děsivý záblesk násilí, který navždy změní Jasonův život. Agenti FBI Bennettovým vysvětlí, že lupiči byli členy nebezpečné organizace obchodující s drogami - a Jason s rodinou se teď ocitli v hledáčku jejích členů. Agenti doporučí, aby okamžitě vstoupili do programu na ochranu svědků, a jim nezbývá než souhlasit. Bennettovi přicházejí o všechno, co dosud znali a v čem žili, a ocitají se uvězněni v neznámém prostředí... A rodina se pomalu začíná rozpadat ve švech. Když se pak Jason dozví šokující pravdu, uvědomí si, že musí vzít věci do vlastních rukou. Nakladatelská anotace. Kráceno.

      Kam zmizeli Bennettovi
    • 2024

      The book features a compelling narrative that captures readers' attention, showcasing a blend of engaging characters and intricate plot twists. It explores themes of resilience, identity, and the complexities of human relationships, set against a vivid backdrop that enhances the story's emotional depth. With its critical acclaim and popularity, this bestseller resonates with a wide audience, making it a must-read for those seeking a thought-provoking and entertaining experience.

      The Truth About the Devlins
    • 2023
    • 2023

      Set against the backdrop of the Mafia's rise in Sicily, the story weaves a gripping tale of love and justice. It follows characters navigating the complexities of loyalty amidst violence and betrayal, showcasing the emotional turmoil and moral dilemmas they face. Lisa Scottoline's narrative promises an engaging blend of action and deep emotional resonance, making it a compelling read for fans of historical fiction and crime dramas.

      Loyalty
    • 2022

      From #1 bestselling author Lisa Scottoline comes a pulse-pounding new novel. Your family has been attacked. Now you have to choose between law... and justice. Jason Bennett is a suburban dad whose life takes a horrific turn. He is driving his family home when a pickup truck begins tailgating them. Suddenly two men jump from the pickup and pull guns on Jason, demanding the car. A horrific flash of violence changes his life forever. Later that awful night, Jason and his family receive a visit from the FBI. The agents tell them that the carjackers were members of a dangerous drug-trafficking organization - and now Jason and his family are in their crosshairs. The agents advise the Bennetts to enter the witness protection program. But WITSEC was not designed to protect law-abiding families. Trapped in an unfamiliar life, the Bennetts begin to fall apart at the seams. Then Jason learns a shocking truth and realizes that he has to take matters into his own hands. Sometimes justice is a one-man show.

      What Happened to the Bennetts
    • 2021

      Elisabetta, Marco, and Sandro grow up as the best of friends despite their differences. Elisabetta is a feisty beauty who dreams of becoming a novelist; Marco the brash and athletic son in a family of professional cyclists; and Sandro a Jewish mathematics prodigy, kind-hearted and thoughtful, the son of a lawyer and a doctor. Their friendship blossoms to love, with both Sandro and Marco hoping to win Elisabetta's heart. But in the autumn of 1937, all of that begins to change as Mussolini asserts his power, aligning Italy's Fascists with Hitler's Nazis and altering the very laws that govern Rome. In time, everything that the three hold dear - their families, their homes, and their connection to one another - is tested in ways they never could have imagined. As anti-Semitism takes legal root and World War II erupts, the threesome realizes that Mussolini was only the beginning. Against this backdrop, the intertwined fates of Elisabetta, Marco, Sandro, and their families will be decided,

      Eternal
    • 2020

      One Perfect Lie

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading
      4.0(464)Add rating

      He looks perfect, on paper. But everything about him is a lie. Chris Brennan has an impeccable resume and his references check out. He is applying for a job as a high-school teacher. He’s ready to step in as assistant baseball coach, too. What could possibly go wrong? Susan’s son is the star pitcher of his baseball team. But after the recent death of his dad, Susan fears that he is vulnerable to any new father figure—for better or for worse. . . Heather is a struggling single mother who wishes she could attend more of her son’s baseball games—especially since she suspects he’s being led down a dark path by one of his teammates. . .Mindy is a surgeon’s wife who fills her days with benefit luncheons and cocktails. She has no idea that her own husband and son are keeping deadly secrets that could rip their family apart. At the center of all of these people is Chris Brennan. Why is he pretending to be someone else? What does he want? And how far will he go to get it? “Scottoline is a virtuoso of suspense, fast action, and intricate plot.”—The Washington Post

      One Perfect Lie
    • 2019
    • 2019
    • 2019