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Eine grauenvolle Tat, zwei Verdächtige mit identischer DNA Sie sind Zwillingsbrüder, die vorbildlicher nicht sein könnten: gut aussehend, klug, beliebt. Bis einer von ihnen kaltblütig die Eltern ermordet. Der andere hat ein wasserdichtes Alibi. Welcher der Zwillinge hat sich in der schwülen Sommernacht wirklich am Tatort aufgehalten und welcher nicht? Ist es möglich, dass sie gemeinsam den perfekten Mord geplant haben? Jahre später beschuldigen beide sich gegenseitig. Denn mittlerweile haben sie selbst Familien gegründet – und einiges zu verlieren. Laurie Moran soll in ihrer Sendung »Unter Verdacht« den Cold Case lösen. Doch mit ihren Recherchen holt sie eine Gefahr wieder ans Tageslicht, die lange in der Vergangenheit begraben war.

A vacation in the Hamptons spirals into chaos as three friends confront their complex pasts. Tensions rise, revealing deep-seated issues and unresolved conflicts among them. As secrets unfold, their friendship is tested, leading to unexpected revelations and dramatic confrontations. This gripping tale explores themes of betrayal, loyalty, and the impact of history on relationships.

The highly anticipated follow-up to the Queen of Suspense's iconic bestseller, Where Are the Children?, which set the stage for a new generation of psychological suspense fiction.

A thrilling new novel in the bestselling Under Suspicion series from the Queen of Suspense, Mary Higgins Clark, and her dazzling partner-in-crime, Alafair Burke.

Tajomný vrah striehne na rodinu Nancy Eldregeivej, ktorá už v minulosti o dve deti prišla a vzápätí jej manžel spáchal samovraždu-aspoň podľa listu, no jeho telo sa nikdy nenašlo. Kto je neznámy zločinec ? Prečo sa snaží ublížiť Nancy a jej deťom ? Prečo upozorňuje na jej minulosť ? Kto pomôže zúfalej matke ? Napätie a vzrušenie neopustia čitateľa od prvej stránky po poslednú.

Find Me by Carol OConnell . Penguin Group (USA) Inc.,2007

"Television producer Laurie Moran and her fiancé, Alex Buckley, the former host of her investigative television show Under Suspicion, are just days away from their midsummer wedding when Alex's seven-year-old nephew, Johnny, vanishes from the beach. Witnesses recall Johnny playing in the water and collecting shells near an ice cream shack, but when his new sitter turned her head, he had vanished. As the sun sets, Johnny's skim board washes up on shore, and everyone realizes that he could be anywhere, even in the ocean. Could the abduction be related to the wedding? Was Laurie's ten-year-old son, Timmy, the intended target? Or was Johnny abducted by a stranger? Laurie and Alex, along with Johnny's parents and Leo Farley, Laurie's father and a retired NYPD detective, are determined to track down every lead." -- Page [4] cover.

Spletitý, napínavý thriller z domácího prostředí od autorky bestselleru New York Times Manželka (Metafora, 2018). Když je zavražděn prominentní právník z Manhattanu, dvě sestry – jedna z nich vdova po zavražděném, druhá jeho bývalá manželka – musí odložit nedůvěru a starou zášť, aby ochránili své nejbližší… Dokážou ale uniknout své minulosti?

'A major talent.' HARLAN COBEN 'With Burke you know you're in good hands.' GILLIAN FLYNN Keep your enemies close and your sister closer... For a while, it seemed like both Taylor sisters had found happiness. Chloe landed a publishing job in New York City; Nicky married Adam, and became a mother to their son, Ethan. But now, fourteen years later, it is Chloe who is married to Adam and raising Ethan. When Adam is murdered at the couple's beach house, Chloe has no choice but to welcome her estranged sister back into her life and confront the truth behind family secrets they both tried to leave behind

Angela spoznala Jasona Powella pri organizovaní večierka v East Hamptone. Predpokladala, že ich známosť bude len krátky románik, podobne ako mnohé vzťahy medzi miestnymi a letnými návštevníkmi. Prekvapilo ju, že Jason, uznávaný profesor ekonómie na Newyorskej univerzite, s ňou očividne má iné plány. Nasledujúce leto sa vzali. Ich manželstvo sa v Angelinom prípade ukázalo ako možnosť začať žiť odznova. So synom sa konečne odsťahovali z domu Angelinej matky na Manhattan, kde o ich tragickej minulosti nikto ani len netušil. Po šiestich rokoch sa z Jasona vďaka úspešnej knihe a rastúcej mediálnej kariére stala politicky a kultúrne vplyvná osobnosť. Aj Angela sa nechtiac ocitla v žiare reflektorov, hoci sa im celý život vyhýbala. Potom však vysokoškolská praktikantka obvinila Jasona z nevhodného správania a ďalšia žena, Kerry Lynchová, sa k nej pridala s ešte znepokojujúcejším obvinením. Ich priam dokonalý manželský život sa pomaly rozpadal. Jason trval na svojej nevine a Angela mu verila. No jedného dňa Kerry zmizla a Angela si musí posvietiť na obe strany - na muža, ktorého si vzala, a na ženy, ktorým odmieta veriť. Ako ďaleko zájde manželka, aby ochránila milovaného muža? Bude stáť po jeho boku, aj keď ju so sebou stiahne na dno?

The extraordinary new novel from the grande dame of suspense, Mary Higgins Clark, and Alafair Burke. Mary Higgins Clark published her first suspense thriller in 1974, and has been writing ever since. Each of her 51 books has been a bestseller and all of her novels remain in print, with her debut, Where are the Children, now in its seventy-fifth printing. In 2014, Clark joined forces with novelist Alafair Burke to begin the Under Suspicion series, about television producer Laurie Moran and her crew tracking down and solving unsolvable cold-cases. Laurie and her team have uncovered the worst of humanity over the years, from the murder of a rich woman at the Met Gala ball to the gunning-down of Laurie's own husband. And now Laurie and her crew will be faced with their most difficult case yet... *** Praise for Mary Higgins Clark & Alafair Burke *** 'I adore Mary Higgins Clark' Karin Slaughter 'Trust Mary Higgins Clark to know what frightens us to death' New York Times 'Clark plays out her story like the pro that she is . . . flawless' Daily Mirror 'Should come with a warning: start in the evening and you'll be reading late into the night' USA Today

The unmissable thriller from the Grande Dame of Suspense, MARY HIGGINS CLARK, and New York Times bestselling author ALAFAIR BURKE. The Met Gala ball: the world's most glamorous fundraising party, an incredible night where the rich and famous wear extraordinary designer gowns and rub shoulders in New York's famous Metropolitan Museum of Art. People would kill for an invitation. Three years ago, Virginia Wakeling, a member of the Met's board of trustees and one of the museum's most generous donors, was found dead in the snow outside the building. Police soon discovered that she'd been thrown from the roof during the Met Gala, but no one has ever been arrested for her murder. Although suspicion has always hovered around Virginia's much younger boyfriend, there are a bevy of suspects. Laurie Moran decides to investigate Virginia's death for her successful cold-cases television show, Under Suspicion. But the more she pries into Virginia's murder, the closer Laurie comes to discovering just how dangerous an invitation to the Met Gala can be... Praise for Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke 'The grande dame of American thriller writing' Los Angeles Times Book Review 'Clark and Burke's collaboration is as smooth as rum and coke, with just enough kick to make the reader thirsty for another' Publishers Weekly on All Dressed in White

'Highly addictive' KARIN SLAUGHTER'A major talent' HARLAN COBEN'A great set- up, a situation you can almost see yourself in, and then it keeps you guessing right to the very end.

The third thrilling novel in the Under Suspicion series by #1 New York Times bestselling author and “Queen of Suspense” Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke follows television producer Laurie Moran as she tries to help a woman she believes was wrongfully convicted of killing her fiancé. Fifteen years after being convicted of murdering her fiancé—the famed philanthropist Hunter Raleigh III—Casey Carter is determined to clear her name. Though she has served her time, she finds that she is still living under suspicion. Going on the true crime show Under Suspicion seems to be her only hope to prove her innocence. The show’s producer, Laurie Moran, also believes in her innocence and wants to help Casey. But with Alex Buckley taking a break from the show—cooling his potential romance with Laurie— Under Suspicion introduces a new on-air host in Ryan Nichols, a hot shot legal whiz with a Harvard Law degree, a Supreme Court clerkship, experience as a federal prosecutor. Ryan has no problems with steering the show, and even tries to stop Laurie from taking on Casey’s case because he’s so certain she’s guilty. An egomaniacal new boss, a relentless gossip columnist, and Casey’s longstanding bad reputation: Laurie must face this and more to do what she believes is right, to once and for all prove Casey’s innocence—that is, if she’s innocent.

The third thrilling installment in the bestselling Under Suspicion series follows television producer Laurie Moran as she investigates the case of a missing bride. Five years ago, Amanda Pierce vanished on the eve of her wedding at The Grand Victoria Hotel in Palm Beach, leaving her guests in shock. Now, Laurie sees Amanda's cold case as the perfect subject for her investigative series. She and her team plan to recreate the night of Amanda's disappearance at the Florida resort, inviting friends and family to participate, hoping to uncover new insights. The investigation reveals a cast of intriguing characters, including a jealous sister, a playboy groomsman, and Amanda's ex-fiancé, now married to a bridesmaid. Each person has their own theory about Amanda's sudden disappearance, and as Laurie delves deeper, it becomes clear that someone is determined to keep the truth buried. With a blend of chilling suspense and elegant settings, this installment promises plenty of intrigue and excitement, making it a must-read for fans of the series.

When psychotherapist Helen Brunswick is murdered in her Park Slope office, the entire city suspects her estranged husband - until the District Attorney's Office receives an anonymous letter. The letter's author knows a detail that police have kept secret: the victim's bones were broken after she was killed, echoing a signature used twenty years earlier by Anthony Amaro, a serial killer serving a life sentence. Now, Amaro is asking to be released from prison, arguing that he was wrongly convicted, and that the true killer is still on the loose.Ellie Hatcher and her partner JJ Rogan are tapped as the 'fresh look' team to reassess the original investigation that led to Amaro's conviction. The case pits them against both their fellow officers and a hard-charging celebrity defence lawyer with a young associate named Carrie Blank, who has a personal connection to the case. As both the NYPD and Amaro's legal team search for certainty in years of conflicting evidence, their investigations take them back to Carrie's hometown, and to deadly secrets left behind.

Television producer Laurie Moran is elated when the pilot for her reality drama Under Suspicionis a success. Even more, the program - a cold case series that revisits unsolved crimes by recreating them with those affected - is off to a fantastic start when it helps solve an infamous murder in the very first episode. Now Laurie has the ideal case to feature in the next instalment of Under Suspicion: the Cinderella Murder. When Susan Dempsey, a beautiful and multi-talented UCLA student, was found dead, her murder left numerous questions. Why was her car parked miles from her body? Had she ever shown up for the acting audition she was due to attend at the home of an up-and-coming director? Why does Susan's boyfriend want to avoid questions about their relationship? And why was Susan missing one of her shoes when her body was discovered? With the help of lawyer and Under Suspicionhost Alex Buckley, Laurie knows the case will make a great program, especially when the former suspects include Hollywood's elite and tech billionaires. The suspense and drama are perfect for the silver screen - but is Cinderella's murderer ready for a close-up?

The brand new spine-tingling thriller from the global multi-million bestseller.

When McKenna Jordan, a magazine journalist investigating the story of the heroic and unidentified woman, finds the video footage, she thinks she recognizes her as Susan Hauptmann. But Susan disappeared without a trace ten years earlier, having just introduced McKenna to her future husband, Patrick. McKenna's complex search for her missing friend forces her to unearth secrets that lie deep in all their pasts. A sublimely plotted mystery and a devastating thriller about marriage, private security and journalistic scandal, If You Were Here further underlines Dennis Lehane's assertion that 'Alafair Burke is one of the finest young crime writers working today'.

A nail biting thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat.

Mord in New York Die Studentin Megan erhält anonyme Drohungen auf einer Campus-Website. Die Polizei kann ihr nicht helfen. Dann wird Megan ermordet, und die Ermittlungen übernimmt die junge Polizistin Ellie Hatcher, die für ihre Hartnäckigkeit bekannt ist. Sie bezweifelt, dass es sich »nur« um einen durchgeknallten Cyber-Perversen handelt, besonders, als sie Verbindungen zu einem anderen Fall entdeckt: Der Bodyguard eines berüchtigten Immobilienhais ist in einem von dessen schicken, sündteuren Apartmentkomplexen ermordet worden. Ist Sam Sparks, der Immobilientycoon, womöglich selbst in diesen Mord verwickelt? Ellies Misstrauen wächst, als Sparks seine Beziehungen zu Justiz und Polizei spielen lässt, damit die Ermittlungen eingestellt werden …

After months of unemployment, Alice Humphrey lands her dream job managing a Manhattan art gallery. But she arrives one morning and walks into a nightmare: the space is empty except for the dead body of recruiter Drew Campbell. Alice soon finds herself at the centre of the police investigation and realises that she has been set up.

A fast-paced thriller from Alafair Burke, where no-one in Manhattan is safe. And no-one is innocent.

An electrifying thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end, City of Fear is for anyone who loves Tess Gerritsen and Michael Connelly.

'Absolutely riveting . Burke delivers a first-rate thriller, as a rookie detective investigates the dark side of internet dating while trying to survive the mean streets of New York.' Lisa GardnerDating can be murder .

While investigating the death of hotshot investigative reporter Percy Crenshaw, Deputy District Attorney Samantha Kincaid becomes caught in the middle of an escalating battle between the DA's office and the Portland, Oregon, police.

The investigation into a missing judge plunges Samantha Kincaid into the murky waters of Portland's political landscape, revealing a web of crime, corruption, and cover-ups. As she navigates this complex environment, Kincaid must confront the challenges and dangers that come with uncovering the truth in a city riddled with secrets. This second installment in Alafair Burke's crime series promises a gripping exploration of justice and morality in a flawed system.

After three years on the job in Portland's Drug and Vice Division, Deputy DA Samantha Kincaid gets what she her first case with the Major Crimes Team. Kendra Martin, a 13-year-old runaway, has been found drugged, viciously assaulted, and left for dead in the Columbia River Gorge. Despite pressures to kick the case to assault, Samantha goes for attempted murder. Unfortunately the girl's story isn't gelling. Then again, neither is the alibi of the suspect she ID'd, a low-life who insists he's innocent. One thing is certain. Kendra knows the streets better than Vice-and Samantha's following her down every last one of them to crack the case.But the road to the truth is more dangerous than Samantha dreamed, leading to an earlier death-penalty conviction, a teenage prostitution ring, and threats to Samantha's own life. When the possibility of a serial killer enters the fray, it sends Samantha's trial into a tailspin, and tests her judgment-in both her professional and personal life-to the very death.