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Tras la puerta

Autor: Freida Mcfadden

Número de Páginas: 320

De la autora best seller de La asistenta, llega un nuevo y fascinante thriller sobre secretos, culpa... y si es posible dejar atrás lo que corre por tus venas. Mientras de niña Nora Davis dedicaba las tardes a hacer los deberes en su habitación, no tenía ni idea de que su padre estaba asesinando a mujeres en el sótano. Hasta el día en que la policía llamó a la puerta. Décadas más tarde, el padre de Nora pasa su vida entre rejas y ella es una cirujana de éxito con una existencia tranquila y solitaria. Nadie sabe que su padre es un famoso asesino en serie. Y ella está dispuesta a todo para que siga siendo así. Entonces Nora descubre que una de sus jóvenes pacientes ha sido asesinada. De la misma horrible y peculiar manera en la que su padre mataba a sus víctimas. Alguien sabe quién es Nora. Alguien quiere que cargue con la culpa de su espantoso crimen. Pero ella no es una asesina como su padre. La policía no puede acusarla de nada. Siempre y cuando no mire en su sótano...

Summary of The Housemaid's Secret by Freda McFadden

Autor: Francis Thomas

Número de Páginas: 67

What if the perfect home you serve is built on lies? What if those lies threaten your very existence? Dive into the chilling world of “The Housemaid’s Secret,” a psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat from the first page to the last. In this masterfully crafted tale, the seemingly perfect world of high-society elite masks a web of dark secrets and deception. When Millie, a housemaid with a troubled past, steps into the luxurious home of the enigmatic Winchester family, she is determined to start afresh. But the façade of her new employers quickly begins to crack, revealing disturbing truths and hidden dangers. Millie’s dream job turns into a sinister game of cat and mouse. The more she uncovers, the deeper she is ensnared in the family’s dark secrets. Why is the elegant Mrs. Winchester so fearful? What is Mr. Winchester hiding in his late-night visits to the basement? And who is the mysterious figure watching Millie from the shadows? As the tension escalates, Millie finds herself caught in a deadly trap with no way out. Every twist and turn in the plot thickens the suspense, leading to a shocking climax that will leave you breathless. Perfect ...

J’AI LU POUR VOUS OCTOBRE NOVEMBRE DECEMBRE 2023

Autor: Collectif

Número de Páginas: 32

Les Éditions J’ai lu vous présentent leur programme des parutions d’octobre, novembre et décembre 2023. De la littérature au bien-être, du policier à l’imaginaire, tous les goûts sont dans la lecture ! Programme des parutions d’octobre, novembre et décembre 2023 des Éditions J’ai lu. Présentation de toutes les nouveautés et nouvelles éditions en littérature française, étrangère, historique et féminine ; bien-être, santé & développement personnel ; religion et spiritualité, Aventure secrète ; document, essai et témoignage ; policier & thriller ; imaginaire ; young adult...

El Secreto de la Empleada (the Housemaid's Secret)

Autor: Freida. Mcfadden

Número de Páginas: 0

LA EMPLEADA NO HA ACABADO DE LIMPIAR... La explosiva secuela del thriller que está arrasando en redes sociales. *Premio Goodreads a la mejor novela de suspense* Es difícil encontrar a alguien que te dé trabajo sin preguntar demasiado sobre tu pasado. Así que le agradezco al universo que, milagrosamente, los Garrick me hayan dado empleo limpiando su impresionante ático con vistas a todo Manhattan y preparándoles comidas sofisticadas en su inmensa cocina. Puedo trabajar aquí durante un tiempo, ser discreta hasta conseguir lo que quiero. Es casi perfecto. Sin embargo, todavía no he conocido a la señora Garrick ni he podido ver lo que hay dentro de la habitación de invitados. Estoy segura de que la oigo llorar. Veo las pequeñas manchas de sangre en el cuello de sus camisones blancos cuando hago la colada. Y, un día, no puedo evitar llamar a su puerta. Cuando esta se abre lentamente, lo que veo lo cambia todo... Es entonces cuando hago una promesa. Douglas Garrick se ha equivocado. Y va a pagar. Es todo una cuestión de hasta dónde estoy dispuesta a llegar... ENGLISH DESCRIPTION As he continues showing me their incredible penthouse apartment, I have a terrible feeling...

The Narrator

Autor: K.l. Slater

Número de Páginas: 361

What if the chance of a perfect life… put your daughter in grave danger? Being a single mother is tough, but I’d do anything for my little girl Scarlet. I’d given up on my career as a voice actor when the call came, but suddenly I was the new narrator for a secret book from bestselling author Philippa Roberts, who has been missing for eight months. It was a lifeline for me and my daughter. I hated that it meant leaving Scarlet with my ex in his perfect new home with his perfect new girlfriend. But I knew it was the right thing to do. But as I start reading Philippa’s new novel, I start to wonder if it’s no coincidence that I’ve been chosen to narrate it. There’s something hidden in the pages of this book, I’m sure of it. Some clue to Philippa’s disappearance. And I don’t feel safe. I think I’m being watched. My room has been searched. And then my ex’s girlfriend calls in tears and everything starts to click together. If I don’t find answers fast, I’ll lose more than my second chance. I’ll lose my daughter. A completely gripping thriller that will hook you in from the first page and leave you gasping out loud. Fans of Our House, The Woman in the Window ...

My Daughter's Secret

Autor: Nicole Trope

Número de Páginas: 342

'Wow! Wow! Wow!... This book is ahhmazing! From the first chapter, I was swept up by the sadness of the story… Sucked me in with grief so profound I could feel it as I turned the pages... It sucker-punched me in the gut... I literally couldn’t put it down! I can’t remember when a book last shook my every emotion!... SO damn good!... WOW!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars My baby girl, I’ll never forget you – your smile, your laugh, the way your hair sparkles in the sun. I cannot comprehend this pain. I cannot breathe through it. For Claire, life as she knows it is over. And after the death of her daughter, Julia, she is searching for answers. Stumbling upon a pile of letters, hidden under Julia’s bed in an old, battered shoebox, she feels closer to her daughter than ever before. They tell her that Julia was happy, that she was thriving at university, that she was in love. But as the letters go on, Claire starts to feel uneasy at something hidden between the lines. Even as she grieves, she must prepare to face a shocking discovery. Because Julia was hiding a terrible secret – and when it’s uncovered, it will make Claire question everything she thought she knew about her...

Such Quiet Girls

Autor: Noelle W. Ihli

Número de Páginas: 321

'A taut, gripping, all-consuming thriller' – Lisa Regan, bestselling author of the Detective Josie Quinn series *** ONE HIJACKED BUS. New driver Jessa is desperate for her shift to run smoothly to avoid exposing her job-application lies. Twelve-year-old passenger Sage just wants to get home, exhausted from watching over her little sister, Bonnie. But disaster strikes when their bus is hijacked in broad daylight. For the innocent souls onboard, the nightmare is only just beginning . . . TEN FRIGHTENED CHILDREN. Trapped inside a shipping container buried 20 feet underground, the captives are promised they'll be freed once a ransom is paid to the hijackers. But Jessa and Sage aren't sure they'll last that long. It’s dark and cramped – and, as every minute passes, it's becoming harder to breathe. A DEADLY RACE AGAINST THE CLOCK . . . With time – and air – running out, can they team up to outsmart their captors? Or are they doomed to an unthinkable fate? Inspired by actual events, Such Quiet Girls is the latest pulse-pounding thriller from BookTok sensation Noelle W. Ihli, author of Ask for Andrea. *** Praise for Noelle W. Ihli: ‘An emotional ride . . . I was on the edge of ...

A Killing Cold

Autor: Kate Alice Marshall

Número de Páginas: 303

A woman invited to her wealthy fiance’s family retreat realizes they are hiding a terrible secret—and that she’s been there before, by the bestselling author of What Lies in the Woods. A whirlwind romance. When Theodora Scott met Connor—wealthy, charming, and a member of the powerful Dalton family—she fell in love in an instant. Six months later, he’s brought her to Idlewood, his family’s isolated winter retreat, to win over his skeptical relatives. Stay away from Connor Dalton. Theo has tried to ignore the threatening messages on her phone, but she can’t ignore the footprints in the snow outside the cabin window or the strange sense of familiarity she has about this place. Then, in a disused cabin, Theo finds something impossible: a photo of herself as a child. A photo taken at Idlewood. I’ve been here before. Theo has almost no recollection of her earliest years, but now she begins to piece together the fragments of her memories. Someone here has a shocking secret that they will do anything to keep hidden, and Theo is in terrible danger. Because the Daltons do not lose, and discovering what happened at Idlewood may cost Theo everything.

Finding Grace

Autor: K.l. Slater

Número de Páginas: 380

This morning, my daughter sat right here, munching her breakfast, too excited to finish it. Now, she is missing. The day after her ninth birthday, Lucie and Blake Sullivan agree, for the very first time, to let their daughter, Grace, make the four-minute walk back home alone from a friend’s house just down the street. They joke with friends about hiding behind bushes to ensure she is safe. But the joke turns sour when Grace does not appear. Despite the best efforts of the police and local community, Grace seems to have vanished into thin air. With hope fading fast, Lucie knows she can rely on her husband to support her through such dark times. That is until the day she makes a shocking discovery, hidden in Blake’s desk, and suddenly she begins to doubt everything she knew about the man she married. But Lucie harbours a terrible secret of her own. One that she has never shared with anyone, even Blake … And as the search for Grace reaches fever pitch, Lucie receives a terrifying message. If she is ever to see Grace again, Lucie has no choice but to face the past she tried hard to bury forever. And she must do it alone. The most gripping psychological thriller you’ll read...

We Were Sisters

Autor: Wendy Clarke

Número de Páginas: 357

I turn to where I left my baby in his pushchair and pull up short. With a racing heart, I look around wildly, fear gripping my stomach. I only looked away for a moment. The pushchair and my baby are gone. Kelly is taking her twin daughters to their first day of school, ushering them into the classroom, her heart breaking to think they might not need her any more, when she turns around and sees that her newborn baby is gone. As a desperate search ensues, baby Noah is quickly found – parked in front of a different classroom. But when Kelly reaches forward to comfort him, she finds something tucked beside his blanket. A locket that belonged to her sister Freya. A locket Kelly hasn’t seen since the day Freya died. And then Kelly’s perfectly-ordered life begins to unravel… We Were Sisters is a heart-pounding suspense thriller that will grip you until the very last page. Fans of Behind Closed Doors, Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train won’t be able to stop reading this incredible book. What readers are saying about We Were Sisters: ‘I started reading it and didn't stop reading until 2 am. It was impossible to put down… thrilling and mysterious the entire way and by the...

Summary of The Housemaid Is Watching

Autor: Quickchapters

Número de Páginas: 64

Book Summary: The Housemaid Is Watching by Freida McFadden A Gripping Psychological Thriller Where No Secret Stays Buried Forever What do you do when the perfect family next door isn’t so perfect—and they’re watching your every move? In The Housemaid Is Watching, Freida McFadden returns with another electrifying psychological thriller that twists and turns until the final, chilling page. This chapter-by-chapter summary dives into the suspenseful world of Millie, the housemaid who thought she’d left her dark past behind—until a new neighborhood, a mysterious couple, and a series of disturbing events begin to unravel everything she thought she knew. With McFadden’s signature pacing and mind-bending reveals, The Housemaid Is Watching keeps readers guessing: Who can you trust when even your safest spaces are filled with danger? Perfect for fans of psychological thrillers, domestic suspense, and unreliable narrators, this summary captures the tension, secrets, and shocking truths at the heart of McFadden’s unforgettable novel. Disclaimer: This is an unofficial summary and analysis of The Housemaid Is Watching by Freida McFadden. It is intended to help readers deepen their ...

The Truth about the Accident

Autor: Nicole Trope

Número de Páginas: 317

I gaze at my husband’s once-handsome face, so still and pale in the hospital bed. The doctors say I should keep talking. He might be able to hear me even after the terrible accident that left him fighting for his life. But all I have to whisper to my husband is this: I know what you did. Every day I wave my husband Damon off with a kiss and a smile, drive our precious children to school, and make sure our house is pristine before preparing a delicious meal. I pretend I’m not filled with fury that he once nearly destroyed our perfect life. It’s important to carry on as normal. That is, until the accident. My husband was hit by a car. It was pouring with rain. Nobody saw what happened. But the police are asking questions… Do they know about the terrible argument we had that day? Do they know about the text message I sent, telling someone to Delete everything? And do they know that no-one is happier that my husband is in a hospital bed, than me? An absolutely addictive page-turner about a family in crisis, a marriage at breaking point, and how secrets can be deadly. Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Sally Hepworth. Read what everyone’s saying about The Truth About the...

Storizen Magazine May 2025 | Dr. Yossi Chalamish

Autor: Saurabh Chawla , Pria Raiyani

Número de Páginas: 72

Welcome to the May 2025 edition of Storizen Magazine! This month, we venture into uncharted territory—not the kind marked by maps or borders, but the landscapes of the inner self. With our theme "Beyond Bullets: Battles Within," we invite you to explore the silent wars we fight every day—within our minds, our emotions, and our identities. Our cover story, "Unlock the Mind’s Blueprint with 'The Brain Code'," features Dr. Yossi Chalamish, who takes us on a fascinating journey into the neural networks that shape our thoughts, habits, and decisions. As the world grows louder, the power to decode our inner workings becomes not just a tool for self-awareness but a necessity for resilience. In keeping with this introspective theme, we present 45 thought-provoking book reviews—each one offering a unique lens into human complexity. From psychological thrillers to heartfelt memoirs and transformative self-help titles, this issue is curated to inspire reflection, healing, and growth. As you flip through these pages, may you find strength in your vulnerabilities, clarity in your questions, and courage in your inner battles. After all, the fiercest wars are often waged not on...

The Girl Who Lied

Autor: Shannon Hollinger

Número de Páginas: 300

When Chief Maggie Riley finds a body one stormy night, she’s convinced a terrified teenage girl she glimpses at the scene must know something… but can the girl be trusted? Maggie, once a big-city detective, lost everything when her little brother went missing. Heartbroken, she’s never stopped searching for him, even if that's left her with no option other than to become the underpaid police chief of Coyote Cove, a tiny, run-down logging town in a remote corner of the Maine woods. But when Maggie discovers a murdered man discarded on the side of the road one dark, wild night, she is plunged back into the investigative world she’d left behind. And when Heather—a recent high-school dropout—emerges shivering from the dense forest nearby, Maggie is certain the girl is hiding something. But why won’t Heather talk? With everyone, even her own deputy, working against her, it seems no one’s willing to tell Maggie the truth. Then a terrifying kidnapping turns everything Maggie thought she knew about the case on its head. Desperate to atone for the past, Maggie would do everything to save another innocent life. But will it be enough? Or will the most twisted killer she’s...

Not Quite Dead Yet

Autor: Holly Jackson

Número de Páginas: 361

Jet Mason Is Solving Her Own Murder. Get ready for 2025’s unmissable thriller from the #1 internationally bestselling author of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder 'This truly unique premise snowballs into a roller coaster ride of page-turning suspense and knock-out twists!' FREIDA MCFADDEN -- In seven days Jet Mason will be dead. After a violent Halloween attack leaves her with a fatal brain injury, Jet is told she won’t survive the week. She doesn’t know who hurt her, or why. But with time running out, she’s determined to find out. Was it her powerful family? Her ex-best friend turned sister-in-law? Her old boyfriend? With only childhood friend Billy by her side, Jet begins to unravel the truth. She may be dying, but she won’t go quietly. Jet is going to solve her own murder. -- PRAISE FOR NOT QUITE DEAD YET 'Propulsive, unputdownable and unexpectedly heart wrenching, Not Quite Dead Yet is a masterclass in thriller writing and an example of storytelling at its finest' Alex Michaelides 'Not Quite Dead Yet is everything I love about Holly Jackson’s novels dialled up to eleven ? a searingly clever premise. An instant classic' Amy McCulloch 'Fiercely original, wickedly...

His Hidden Wife

Autor: Wendy Clarke

Número de Páginas: 343

The first time you see them, out for an evening walk on the cliffs, you’ll think they’re the perfect family. You’ll see a wife who looks so happy, strolling peacefully beside her husband in his dark winter coat, holding her daughter’s hand. But you have no idea what’s really happening in their house… If you come a little closer you might hear the way the man speaks to his wife. You might notice that the woman doesn’t have any close friends. That sometimes her husband doesn’t want her to leave the house. You might wonder if that’s a scar her beautiful daughter is hiding on her neck. When you read the local newspaper and hear the news that the wife has fallen from the cliffs, you’ll question whether it was really an accident at all. And when the husband starts dating someone new – a woman with the same long dark hair and big blue eyes as his wife – will you say something this time? Because someone has to protect the little girl and stop history from repeating itself. And it may already be too late. A thrilling and twisty tale, His Hidden Wife will keep you up all night, desperate to race through to its final conclusion. Readers of Gone Girl, The Couple Next...

Don't Close Your Eyes

Autor: P S Cunliffe

Número de Páginas: 341

'Totally hooked in from the first page. I just couldn't put it down!' Reader review, 5 stars 'Page-turning read with a cracking plot' Reader review, 5 stars 'Found myself still reading at 3 am' Reader review, 5 stars One missing person. Ten sleepless nights. Whatever happens, don't close your eyes... Catherine is frantic. It's her husband Simon's turn to take their son to nursery and he's nowhere to be seen. He promised he'd be here. So, where is he? And why isn't he taking her calls? Her worst fears are soon realised when the police arrive at her door to tell her that Simon is missing, presumed dead. Refusing to accept that he's gone, Catherine spends her days retracing his last steps, and her nights searching the streets in desperation. She will not rest, she will not sleep, until she's put her family back together. The days merge into one, and things quickly unravel. Then comes another knock at the door. This time, a young woman. A stranger. Who tells Catherine she doesn't know her husband at all. That their whole life is a lie. Catherine needs to know the truth. She needs to find Simon more than ever. The body can't survive for more than 10 days without sleep. Will Catherine...

Mothers in Medicine

Autor: Katherine Chretien

Número de Páginas: 149

Women are entering medical school in equal numbers as men, yet still face unique challenges in a profession where, overall, male physicians outnumber female physicians 3 to 1. Women in medicine also face decisions such as when to have a child during training and often struggle with work-life balance. This book features real stories and advice from mothers in medicine at all stages of training from medical student to practicing physician and addresses the topics that shape the lives, joys, and challenges of women in medicine today. The book is based on the best posts and wisdom shared on the Mothers in Medicine blog, which was established in 2008 by the editor and has published over 1500 posts and has over 4.8 million page views to date. The book is organized by themes that are unique to the physician-mother: career decisions, having children during training, navigating life challenges, practice issues, and work-life balance. Each chapter features an excerpt from the blog followed by an honest discussion of the key considerations, guidelines, and tips as related to each topic in the conversational, personal tone of the blog. The book concludes with a chapter that features the most...

One Big Happy Family

Autor: Jamie Day

Número de Páginas: 354

"An unputdownable and gripping thriller with nonstop twists and turns!" —Freida McFadden, New York Times bestselling author of The Housemaid The next riveting summer suspense by the bestselling author of THE BLOCK PARTY, Jamie Day. Could this reunion be the death of them? The Precipice is a legendary, family-owned hotel on the rocky coast of Maine. With the recent passing of their father, the Bishop sisters--Iris, Vicki, and Faith--have come for the weekend to claim it. But with a hurricane looming and each of the Bishop sisters harboring dangerous secrets, there's murder in the air-- and not everyone who checks into the Precipice will be checking out. Each sister wants what is rightfully hers, and in the mix is the Precipe's nineteen-year-old chambermaid Charley Kelley: smart, resilient, older than her years, and in desperate straits. The arrival of the Bishop sisters could spell disaster for Charley. Will they close the hotel? Fire her? Discover her habit of pilfering from guests? Or even worse, learn that she's using a guest room to hide a woman on the run. With razor-sharp wit, heart, thrills, and twists, Jamie Day's ONE BIG HAPPY FAMILY delivers a unique brand of summertime ...

Looking Death in the Eyes

Autor: Ina Zeneli

Número de Páginas: 179

"Looking Death in the Eyes: A Tale of Dreams, Shadows, and Divine Presence" In the book "Looking Death in the Eyes," Rachel, who conquered cancer, shares her life's journey. It's a tale of dreams, shadows, and divine presence. Rachel's story explores the strength of the human spirit with moments of fantasy and humor sprinkled in. Rachel's story starts with the tough news that she has cancer. This news turns her world upside down, and she has to cope with the harsh reality. The book takes you through her treatment, from her first chemotherapy session to the day when she hears whether she's cancer-free. The outcome remains uncertain, keeping you in suspense. Her story isn't all heavy; it also has moments of fantasy and comedy. These light-hearted moments provide a breather from the challenges she faces, showing the resilience of the human spirit. Through Rachel's journey, you'll see the toll cancer takes on her body and emotions. She finds strong support from her loved ones and her medical team. It's a story of triumph as Rachel refuses to give in to the darkness of cancer. She keeps seeking hope and positivity. "Looking Death in the Eyes" is a testament to the enduring strength of...

Hold Me Down

Autor: Clea Simon

Número de Páginas: 281

"A darkly suspenseful dive into friendship, fame, murder, and the thrilling power of rock music. I couldn't put it down." —Meg Gardiner, New York Times–bestselling author of the UNSUB series Gal, a talented musician, has returned to Boston to play a memorial for her late friend. But when she sees a particular face in the crowd, she freezes on stage. The next day, she learns that the man she saw has been beaten to death behind the venue—and her friend's widower, Walter, is being charged in connection with his murder. When Walter refuses to defend himself, Gal wonders if he is guilty, and as memories of the past begin to flood back, she starts her own investigation. To uncover the truth, she must re-examine her own life, her perception of the past, and an industry with a dark underbelly. But what she discovers may prove hard to swallow . . . "In electric prose, Simon conjures the rock-and-roll world, its drink, drugs, and band-dynamics, and the twin seductresses of excess and success, as she makes a penetrating portrait of friendship." — The Boston Globe "Lyrical, layered, and full of surprises. . . . A raw and emotional thriller with a heartbeat, about lost dreams and...

The Christmas Inn

Autor: Pamela M. Kelley

Número de Páginas: 293

Explore this delightfully cozy and joyful novel of second chances at the most wonderful time of the year, from USA Today bestselling author Pamela Kelley. A feel-good novel as delightful and comforting as a cup of hot chocolate on a cold winter’s night, The Christmas Inn is bestselling author Pamela Kelley’s most heartwarming and magical book yet. Riley Sanders didn’t plan on losing her job as a content marketing manager right before Christmas. When she calls her sister Amy to vent, she learns that their mother has broken her leg and could really use some help at the inn. Riley decides to head home to the inn, nestled along the shores of Cape Cod, in time for the Christmas rush. She is happy to help and needs something to distract her as mistletoe is hung and snowflakes begin to fall. When she gets there, she not only finds delicious cookies and a crackling fire to lift her spirits, but also the sense of family she’s been missing all along. There’s Franny, a woman who has just lost her sister and has four unopened letters from her that she plans to use to open her up to new experiences on the Cape. And there’s Aidan, her high school sweetheart, now a widower, who is...

The Girl Who Never Came Home

Autor: Nicole Trope

Número de Páginas: 354

‘I loved, loved, loved this so much!!!!!’ Blue Moon Blogger, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Stunning! Impossible to put down!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Oh my!… Just Wow!’ Red Headed Book Lady, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘UNPUTDOWNABLE.’ Book Reviews by Shalini, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ They find her just as the sun is beginning to rise in the early morning mist. They had begun at dawn, the group of searchers keen to get going. A missing child spurred everyone on. In the end, it was a flash of colour, a bright neon pink that caught her eye. They had been looking for pink. Nothing tests your faith like being a mother. The first time your children walk to school alone, their first sleepover, when they finally fly the nest. As a parent, you have to believe that everything will be OK. It’s why, when Lydia’s sixteen-year-old daughter Zoe goes on a school camping trip, she has no idea of the horrors that will unfold. It’s why, when Lydia gets a call saying that her daughter has disappeared, she refuses to give up. As she searches the mountains, her voice hoarse from calling Zoe’s name, she imagines finding her. She envisions being flooded with relief as she throws her arms around her ...

Dark Corners

Autor: Megan Goldin

Número de Páginas: 318

"A gripping story that is equal parts shocking, unnerving, and thrilling. Goldin takes the ‘true crime’ trope to new and unexpected territory.” —Karin Slaughter, New York Times and #1 international bestselling author of Girl, Forgotten Rachel Krall, the true crime podcaster star of Megan Goldin’s acclaimed The Night Swim, returns to search for a popular influencer who disappears after visiting a suspected serial killer. Terence Bailey is about to be released from prison for breaking and entering, though investigators have long suspected him in the murders of six women. As his release date approaches, Bailey gets a surprise visit from Maddison Logan, a hot, young influencer with a huge social media following. Hours later, Maddison disappears, and police suspect she’s been kidnapped—or worse. Is Maddison’s disappearance connected to her visit to Bailey? And why was she visiting him in the first place? When they hit a wall in the investigation, the FBI reluctantly asks for Rachel Krall’s help in finding the missing influencer. Maddison seems to only exist on social media; she has no family, no friends, and other than in her posts, most people have never seen her....

With a Vengeance

Autor: Riley Sager

Número de Páginas: 401

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER One train. No stops. A deadly game of survival and revenge. In 1942, six people destroyed Anna Matheson’s family. Twelve years later, she’s ready for retribution. Under false pretenses, Anna has lured those responsible for her family’s downfall onto a luxury train from Philadelphia to Chicago, an overnight journey of thirteen hours. Her goal? Confront the people who’ve wronged her, get them to confess their crimes, and deliver them into the hands of authorities waiting at the end of the line. Justice will at last be served. But Anna’s plan is quickly derailed by the murder of one of the passengers. As the train barrels through the night, it becomes clear that someone else on board is enacting their own form of revenge—and that they won’t stop until everyone else is dead. With time running out before the train reaches its destination, Anna is forced to hunt the killer in their midst while protecting the people she hates the most. In order to destroy her enemies, she must first save them—even though it means putting her own life at risk.

His Other Wife

Autor: Nicole Trope

Número de Páginas: 321

“Oh. My. WOW! Here I sit at 2.30am having read this book in one evening… I could not put it down… Had me hooked from the very first page. What a crazy ride! Absolutely brilliant. Loved every moment.” Stina the Bookaholic, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ She has my husband. She has my child. She has my life. I never thought I would end up here. Alone, in a cold one-bedroom apartment, only seeing my precious daughter once a week. Another woman is living the life that was once mine. I wish I was still married to my ex-husband, the love of my life. I dream of tucking my five-year-old child into her ballerina bed sheets every night. I miss living in a beautiful house, the perfect family home, with a winding staircase and a sprawling garden. I’d do anything to be with my family again. To start over and prove to them that I’ve changed, that I won’t lose control like before. But when I get my second chance, the vicious messages come. The noises at night. The feeling of being watched. It’s happening all over again. I know I’m not going mad, but no one will believe me. I don’t know if I even believe myself. All I wanted was my life back. But now my life is under threat – and my...

Bookish

Autor: Lucy Mangan

Número de Páginas: 217

***AS SEEN IN THE GUARDIAN*** 'A bookworm's delight' Sara Collins | 'A gorgeous hug of a book – funny, warm and charming' Marian Keyes | 'Comforting, funny and moving' Sali Hughes | 'Lucy Mangan on books is like butter on toast: perfect' Caitlin Moran A love letter to all those who come alive when they pull a new treasure off the shelf, stay up late reading just one more page and pack their suitcases with clothes wedged between books instead of the other way around. From exploring the stacks as a student, to finding her feet as a bookseller-turned-journalist, falling for a fellow bookworm in an independent bookshop, escaping the doldrums of new motherhood and finally building a (book) room of her own, Bookish is the story of a life spent falling in love with reading. Bookworm author Lucy Mangan chronicles her years of buying, borrowing and hoarding everything from well-worn literary classics to steamy bonkbusters, gripping thrillers, young adult novels and other not-so-guilty pleasures. Brimming with literary insights, wry observations and stellar recommendations, this book is an ode to the bookish places – from local libraries to bookstores big and small – and the stories...

Bellevue

Autor: Robin Cook

Número de Páginas: 385

From the bestselling author and "master of the medical thriller" (The New York Times), Robin Cook, comes a new tale of suspense-horror about a first-year resident whose life-shattering visions reveal the truth behind some of the greatest medical advances in the history of medicine. Twenty-three-year-old Michael “Mitt” Fuller starts his surgical residency with great anticipation at the nearly three-hundred-year-old, iconic Bellevue Hospital, following in the footsteps of four previous, celebrated Fuller generations. The pressure is on for this newly minted doctor, and to his advantage he’s always had a secret sixth sense, a sensitivity to the nonphysical. But quickly one patient after another assigned to his care begin to die from mysterious causes. As he tries to juggle these inexplicable deaths with the demands of being a first-year resident, things rapidly spiral out of control. Visions begin to plague Mitt—visions of a little girl in a bloodstained dress, bloodcurdling screams in the distance, and worse. As bodies mount and Mitt’s stress level rises, he finds himself drawn to the monumental, abandoned Bellevue Psychopathic Hospital building, which to his astonishment...

Missing

Autor: K.l. Slater

Número de Páginas: 398

I've known him all my life. I know he has taken my daughter. His mother says she can help me. But she's the last person I can trust... Samuel lived next door when we were children. We were inseparable. But he didn’t like sharing me with my adored little brother. And one terrible night, he got rid of my brother forever… Now, years later, he’s free. And my daughter is missing. I turn on my baby girl’s unicorn nightlight and bury my face in her pillow, my heart breaking. I know Samuel has her – he blames me for ruining his life, and even after all this time, he still doesn’t like to share. As darkness falls, there’s a knock at my door and I open it to see Samuel’s mother. She says she can help me. I know I can’t trust her, but I don’t have a choice. With each step I take, my fear grows stronger. Can she help me find my daughter? Or does she know something about what really happened all those years ago? Something that could stop me from saving my baby girl… What everyone is saying about Missing: ‘This thriller will ensnare you in a tight grip until the satisfying conclusion. There were more twists and turns in this book than a roller coaster ride! Wow!... I was ...

The Expat Affair

Autor: Kimberly Belle

Número de Páginas: 294

An American expat’s startling discovery plunges her into the deadly world of Amsterdam’s diamond industry. Rayna Dumont came to Amsterdam for a fresh start. She’s never been the type for a one-night stand, but this move is all about adventure, and Xander is handsome and successful and more than willing to go along for the ride. Until the morning after, when Rayna finds him dead, millions of dollars’ worth of diamonds missing from his safe. Willow Prins is captivated by the news. Her husband is Xander’s former boss and heir to a diamond house, and the scandal strains their already-rocky marriage. As the house comes under scrutiny, Willow wonders how much of the blame she can place on Rayna. Soon, the two women are dragged into the dark underbelly of the diamond market, where they’ll have to uncover the truth to survive. Who killed Xander? Where are the missing diamonds? And who can you trust in a city thousands of miles from home?

The Thicket

Autor: Noelle W. Ihli

Número de Páginas: 258

‘Memorable, engaging, and chilling . . . this novel will stay with you long after you have read it’ – Anthony Avina *** Everyone will hear you scream. No one will listen. Norah can’t stop thinking about the night her brother died. She was supposed to stay with him at the Halloween carnival. He’d begged her to stay. But they fought and Norah left him alone in the woods. That was before she realized there was a real killer lurking among the costumes and macabre props. When the carnival reopens just weeks later amid media controversy, Norah decides to retrace her brother’s last steps in a desperate attempt to unravel what really happened that night. But the woods hold more than just traumatic memories. Before long, Norah begins to suspect that the killer's choice of hunting ground was no coincidence – and that this nightmare is far from over. The Thicket is a pulse-pounding thriller from bestselling BookTok sensation Noelle W. Ihli, author of Ask for Andrea. *** Praise for Noelle W. Ihli: ‘Hands down one of my favourite reads of the year’ – Freida McFadden, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Housemaid on Ask for Andrea ‘An immersive, spine-tingling, deeply...

The Silent Ones

Autor: K.l. Slater

Número de Páginas: 371

This morning, I was packing up lunches, ironing, putting on the laundry I should have done last night. Now my precious daughter is accused of murder. When ten-year-old cousins Maddy and Brianna are arrested for a terrible crime, Maddy’s mother Juliet cannot believe it. How could her bright, joyful daughter be capable of such a thing? As the small village community recoils in horror, the pressure of the tragedy blows Juliet and her sister’s lives apart. And things get even worse when their daughters retreat into a self-imposed silence. Can anyone reach Maddy and discover the truth before her fate is sealed? Juliet is crushed. Nothing will ever be the same for her darling girl. But she knows that to find out what really happened that day, she and her sister must unlock the secrets of their own terrible past, a past they swore never to speak about again… The most unputdownable psychological thriller you’ll read this year from the bestselling author K.L. Slater. If you love The Wife Between Us or Gone Girl, you’ll be totally hooked on The Silent Ones. What everyone is saying about The Silent Ones: ‘OH, WOW, WOW, WOW… KL Slater does it again… I’m absolutely...

Bring Him Home

Autor: Nicole Trope

Número de Páginas: 361

‘I literally could not put this one down… I started this book late last night and I didn’t stop till I finished it at 4am. It was quite literally unputdownable!… Amazing… Impossible to stop reading… I absolutely loved it!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Where is he? Where’s my beloved child with his father’s blue eyes and a halo of golden curls? My little boy is out there on his own. Please keep him safe, I silently beg, please, please just keep him safe. ‘Your son is missing,’ they say, and life as I know it is over. ‘Where would he go?’ the police ask. ‘Where would he be?’ my daughter begs. My heart races as images flash in my mind. The cabin we rent every autumn, surrounded by fiery red maple trees. Voices raised. Tears falling. A marriage falling apart. And worst of all my husband telling our child, Theo, to run. The rest is a blank in my memory. If I close my eyes I can almost see it. A betrayal that has left me alone, in tatters, grieving for what we had. It wasn’t meant to be like that. It should have been precious time as a family, with boardgames, walks in the mountain and pancakes for breakfast. Instead my little one is has vanished....

The Perfect Stepmother

Autor: Karen King

Número de Páginas: 317

‘Gripping… Jaw-dropping journey… I could not put the book down and picked it up at every opportunity I got and finished it within a couple of days. I just had to find out what happened.’ Goodreads reviewer She seems too good to be true. And now she lives in your home… Lily wants to be happy for her father when he tells her he’s getting married again. Even if it feels too soon after the death of Lily’s mother. He’s madly in love with Maria. And he thinks she’s going to the perfect stepmother to Lily’s much-younger sister, Emma. And perhaps he’s right. Because no one seems to have a bad word to say about Maria. It’s only Lily who can’t trust her. Who thinks no one is that perfect. Who notices no one had ever heard of Maria until exactly ten years before. And then Emma goes missing… A totally gripping and unmissable psychological suspense novel about dark family secrets, perfect for fans of Shalini Boland, Claire McGowan and Gone Girl. Readers are loving The Perfect Stepmother: ‘This is a fantastic read! I could NOT stop reading it! Just when I thought I had figured it all out, twists and turns caught me by total surprise! Honestly, it’s one of the...

The Bride

Autor: Wendy Clarke

Número de Páginas: 335

The moment Joanna told me she was engaged, I had this awful feeling that something was wrong. We used to speak on the phone every day. Growing up I spent more time at her house than I did at my own. I’d always imagined what it would be like to see her get married, and now I didn’t even know her fiancé’s name. She asked me to come and meet Mark and I intended to tell her to slow down. You can’t know someone for a month and be sure that you want to spend the rest of your lives together. When I got to Joanna’s front door, only Mark was there. He was charming and gorgeous and nothing but nice to me, and I started to understand. And then he told me that Joanna was missing. The Bride is a twisty, unputdownable psychological thriller that will have you reading until late at night. Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train, Gone Girl and anything by Lisa Jewell. What readers are saying about The Bride: ‘Wow oh wow!! I didn't expect to finish this book in just one sitting. I completely and utterly flew through it. This is definitely one of those books which you can't put down because you just have to know what was going to happen next.’ Little Miss Book Lover 87, 5 stars...

La nounou

Autor: Nelle Lamarr

Número de Páginas: 374

Depuis la naissance de sa fille, Ava est épuisée. Au point qu'elle ne parvient plus à s'occuper de son bébé. Alors, lorsque son mari suggère d'engager une nourrice pour s'occuper de leur fille durant la nuit, la jeune maman saute sur l'occasion. Marley entre dans leur foyer et se révèle vite indispensable. Mais des événements troublants se succèdent : des objets disparaissent et Ava surprend des murmures et des gestes équivoques entre son mari et la nounou. Elle commence à douter : qui est vraiment Marley ? Et que lui cache son mari ? Peu à peu, Ava se sent comme une étrangère dans sa propre maison. Et lorsqu'un jour, elle retrouve son bébé sur le ventre en train d'étouffer, la jeune maman devient paranoïaque. Est-elle en train de devenir folle ? Ou alors quelqu'un essaie de lui faire croire qu'elle l'est ?

El silencio del bosque

Autor: Jess Lourey

Número de Páginas: 377

Dos niñas desaparecidas y una mujer enterrada viva unidas por décadas de secretos En el verano de 1980, tres niñas entraron en un bosque de Minnesota, pero solo una regresó, muda y sin recuerdos. Cuatro décadas después, la detective Evangeline Reed y el científico forense Harry Steinbeck encuentran el cuerpo de una mujer a la que enterraron viva. En sus manos tiene un collar que pertenecía a una de las niñas desaparecidas en el bosque cuarenta años antes. Mientras Evangeline y Harry conectan los crímenes del pasado y del presente, ella lucha con los recuerdos de su dura infancia así como con el miedo a descubrir la verdad, pues el silencio del bosque esconde secretos que amenazan con llevarla a un lugar del que, tal vez, no pueda regresar.

Para bellum

Autor: Bihary Péter

Número de Páginas: 287

„Nyers, tempós, izgalmas, és beszippant.” – Réti László, krimiíró, forgatókönyvíró Lehet gyógyír a gyászra a bosszú? Boo, az exrendőr és egykori ENSZ-katona Németország legszebb részén él és dolgozik. Egy gyötrelmes válás után a lánya kedvéért települt ki a Fekete-erdőbe. Egy nap tragédia történik a családjával, amit nem tud feldolgozni, mert érzi, hogy valami forrong a háttérben, valami nagyon nem stimmel. Barátai, régi bajtársai segítségével akarja kideríteni az igazságot, és bosszút esküszik. A férfinek és csapatának nem akármilyen emberekkel kell szembenézniük, ugyanis az albán maffiával kerülnek harcba. Kezdetét veszik a kegyetlen leszámolások az érzelem nélküli bűnözők és a mindenre eltökélt apa között. Az országokon átívelő küzdelem során kiderül, Boo megtalálja-e a lelki békéjét, ha beteljesíti az esküt, amit fogadott. És ha mindent feltett egy lapra, visszatalálhat-e még a való világba. Az elképesztően durva történetek szerzőjének, Bihary Péternek az új regényéből megismerhetjük egy maffiacsalád felépítését, egy gyermekét elvesztett apa belső küzdelmét...

The Housemaid (La Empleada)

Autor: Freida Mcfadden

Número de Páginas: 0

No te pierdas este bestseller del New York Times y USA Today, una novela psicológica adictiva con un giro asombroso que tiene a Instagram y a TikTok de cabeza: La empleada, de Freida McFadden. Es perfecta para lectores de Ruth Ware, Lisa Jewell y Verity. Todos los días limpio la hermosa casa de los Winchester de arriba abajo, recojo a su hija de la escuela y preparo una deliciosa cena para toda la familia antes de irme a comer sola a mi pequeña habitación en el último piso. Intento ignorar cómo Nina ensucia solo para verme limpiar, cómo cuenta mentiras de su propia hija a los extraños y cómo su esposo, Andrew, parece más roto cada día. Pero al mirar en los hermosos ojos cafés de Andrew, tan llenos de dolor, es duro no imaginar cómo sería tener la vida de Nina. El vestidor, el auto lujoso, el marido perfecto. Solo una vez me pruebo uno de los vestidos blancos inmaculados de Nina. Solo para ver qué se siente. Pero pronto se da cuenta... y para cuando yo comprendo que mi cuarto en el ático se cierra por fuera, ya es demasiado tarde. Pero me tranquilizo a mí misma: los Winchester no saben quién soy en realidad. No saben de lo que soy capaz... ENGLISH DESCRIPTION...

Une invitée particulière

Autor: Nelle Lamarr

Número de Páginas: 431

Avec ses longs cheveux blonds et sa silhouette élancée, Tanya est l'invitée parfaite. Dans le cadre d'un programme d'échange, cette étudiante britannique vient d'emménager pour un an dans la luxueuse maison de la famille Merritt à Los Angeles. Pour Natalie, qui pleure toujours la mort d'Anabel, sa fille aînée, la présence de la jeune étudiante est une distraction qui semble bienvenue. Mais au fil des semaines, les choses deviennent vraiment étranges : Tanya se met à porter les vieux vêtements d'Anabel et leur ressemblance devient presque dérangeante. La nuit, alors qu'elle ne trouve pas le sommeil, hantée par ses propres secrets, Natalie s'interroge : qui est vraiment la jeune fille qui dort dans la chambre d'à côté ? Mais attention, poser trop de questions peut devenir un jeu bien dangereux...