Édith Soonckindt Albom Mitch Knihy

This title is a remarkable, elegantly written portrait of five autistic men and women, and what their struggles and triumphs reveal about this baffling condition and about us all.

WINNER - IBA Crime Fiction Book of the Year. This gripping novel is a complex study of a sociopath, reminiscent of the works of Barbara Vine and Patricia Highsmith. Oliver Ryan, a charismatic figure living a life of privilege with his devoted wife, Alice, commits an unthinkable act of violence, leaving her in a coma. As the aftermath unfolds, Oliver narrates his story alongside those who have intersected with his life over five decades. The narrative reveals themes of shame, envy, and manipulation, showcasing the lengths Oliver has gone to secure his entitled existence. However, he is unprepared for the consequences when his past resurfaces. Critics have praised the book for its compelling structure and engaging writing, calling it a page-turner that keeps readers hooked until the last page. The novel's stylish prose and vivid characters contribute to its unsettling yet captivating nature. Readers have found it impossible to put down, often finishing it in one sitting, highlighting its powerful opening line and the author's ability to create a satisfyingly unnerving atmosphere. Liz Nugent, an accomplished writer in Irish film and television, makes her impressive debut with this masterful psychological suspense tale.

Eddie je starý vojnový veterán, ktorý pracuje ako údržbár v zábavnom parku na móle. Jeho dni sú naplnené rutinou, samotou a smútkom. V deň 83. narodenín umiera pri tragickej nehode, keď sa pokúša zachrániť život dievčatku, na ktoré padá odtrhnutý vozík. V poslednej sekunde cíti v dlaniach drobné rúčky – a potom už nič. Eddie precitne v posmrtnom živote. Dozvie sa, že nebo nie je bujná rajská záhrada, ale miesto, kde mu piati sprievodcovia jeden po druhom odhaľujú netušené súvislosti jeho života...

Keď sa prvý raz stretávame so Susie, už je v nebi. Susie sleduje, ako život tam dolu ide ďalej aj bez nej – jej spolužiaci si odovzdávajú chýry o jej zmiznutí, jej rodina sa drží nádeje, že ju nájdu, jej vrah sa snaží zahladiť po sebe stopy. Zároveň skúma miesto, ktoré sa volá nebo. Všetko, po čom kedy túžila, sa jej zjaví pred očami, len čo si na to pomyslí – okrem jedinej veci, po ktorej túži najväčšmi – môcť sa vrátiť k ľuďom, ktorých ľúbila na Zemi.