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Režisérka Sidney Ryanová odštartovala najsledovanejší dokumentárny seriál v televíznej histórii. Hľadá v ňom odpoveď na jedinú otázku: Zavraždila pred desiatimi rokmi Grace Seboldová svojho priateľa, alebo je len obeťou okolností a nedôsledného policajného vyšetrovania? Grace strávila celé roky vo väzení a márne upozorňovala na svoju nevinu. Po toľkých rokoch záujem o jej prípad ochladol a ona v zúfalej snahe dokázať pravdu požiada o pomoc Sidney. Režisérka postupne odhaľuje prekvapujúce dôkazy, naráža na mnohé nezrovnalosti, ktoré sa počas vyšetrovania prehliadli. Dokument vyvolá búrlivé reakcie divákov a pod ich nátlakom polícia prípad opätovne otvorí. Ale keď sa seriál blíži do finále, Sidney dostane list, v ktorom ju pisateľ upozorňuje, že sa fatálne zmýlila a všetko je celkom inak. Sidney práve presvedčila svet, že Grace je nevinná. Naozaj dopomohla na slobodu vrahyni? Zavŕta sa hlbšie do Graceinej minulosti a vrstvu po vrstve odhaľuje podvod. Ale ako sa Sidney dostáva k jadru, ocitá sa pred rozhodnutím, či vypátranie pravdy naozaj stojí za to, aby riskovala kariéru a najmä život.

A modern master of suspense, critically acclaimed author Charlie Donlea delivers a taut, gripping novel about the deadly secrets hiding in plain sight . . . Forensic reconstructionist Rory Moore sheds light on cold-case homicides by piecing together crime scene details others fail to see. Cleaning out her late father’s law office after his burial, she receives a call that plunges her into a decades-old case . . . In the summer of 1979, five Chicago women went missing. The predator, nicknamed The Thief, left no bodies or clues behind—until police received a package from a mysterious woman named Angela Mitchell, whose unorthodox investigations appeared to unmask the killer. Then Angela disappeared without a trace. Forty years later, The Thief is about to be paroled for Angela’s murder. But the cryptic file Rory finds in her father’s law office suggests there is more to the case. Making one startling discovery after another, Rory becomes helplessly entangled in the enigma of Angela Mitchell and what happened to her. As she continues to dig, even Rory can’t be prepared for the full, terrifying truth that is emerging . . .  “Engrossing . . . Donlea smoothly mixes red herrings and genuine clues. Readers who relish a good puzzle will be rewarded.”—Publishers Weekly

Joseph Finder - Rozsudek: Právnička Juliana Brodyová se stane obětí vydírání. Její rodině hrozí nebezpečí. Kitty Zeldis - Z jiného světa: Poválečný New York. Smí zámožnou slečnu Bellamyovou učit židovská dívka Eleonora Moskowitzová? Charlie Donlea - Nevěřte tomu: Odsouzená žena stráví deset let ve vězení. Nebyl její případ zpackaný? Jill Shalvis - Kamarádky do deště: Lanie Jacobsová je v šoku ze smrti manžela - a z toho, že zjistila, jak ji celý život klamal. Najde novou šanci ve vinařství příjemných Capriottiů?

Dětská lékařka a maratonská běžkyně Emory Charbonneauová se při tréninku na odlehlé horské stezce v Severní Karolíně stává obětí útoku. Zachrání ji tajemný cizinec, jehož chování vzbuzuje jak hrůzu, tak zvědavost. Emory se probouzí v jeho srubu, kde se její pocity mísí s obavami o vlastní bezpečnost. Elizabethina matka je zavražděna, a podezření padá na jejího bratra Ronnieho, který má Downův syndrom. Elizabeth, přesvědčená o jeho nevinně, se snaží zjistit pravdu. Při prozkoumávání matčiny poslední vůle objeví neznámé jméno, které by mohlo být klíčem k vyřešení záhady. Studentka práv Becca Eckersleyová se v letním domě svých rodičů stává obětí brutální vraždy. Policie ji považuje za náhodnou, ale investigativní novinářka Kelsey Castleová je přesvědčena, že za tímto zločinem je více než se zdá. Rozhodne se pátrat na vlastní pěst, přičemž zjistí, že policejní vyšetřování je sabotováno. Filmový kritik Michael O'Dell po autonehodě prochází psychickou krizí, která ovlivňuje jeho rodinu a práci. Když se dostává na dno, začíná se vyrovnávat s bolestivou minulostí, která ho pronásleduje. Je čas udělat si v duši pořádek a čelit svým démonům.

A gripping narrative unfolds with expertly crafted suspense, showcasing a blend of intrigue and fast-paced storytelling. The author skillfully weaves complex characters into a compelling plot that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. With a focus on unexpected twists and emotional depth, the story promises to engage and entertain, making it a must-read for fans of thrilling tales.

Ten years after being exonerated for her family's murder, Alex Armstrong, previously known as "Empty Eyes," is determined to uncover the truth behind that tragic night. Now a legal investigator, she believes in the innocence of Matthew Claymore, whose girlfriend, Laura, has vanished while investigating campus corruption. As Alex delves into Laura's case, she uncovers shocking links to her own past, revealing a web of deception where appearances can be deceiving. This gripping narrative critiques society's obsession with true crime while exploring themes of identity and justice.

The night they go missing, high school seniors Nicole Cutty and Megan McDonald are at a beach party in their small town of Emerson Bay, North Carolina. Police launch a massive search, but hope is almost lost--until Megan escapes from a bunker deep in the woods...A year later, the bestselling account of her ordeal has made Megan a celebrity. It's a triumphant story, except for one inconvenient detail: Nicole is still missing. Nicole's older sister, Livia, a fellow in forensic pathology, expects that one day soon Nicole's body will be found and her sister's fate determined. Instead, the first clue comes from another body--that of a young man connected to Nicole's past. Livia reaches out to Megan to learn more about that fateful night. Other girls have disappeared, and she's increasingly sure the cases are connected. Megan knows more than she revealed in her book. Flashes of memory are pointing to something more monstrous than she described. And the deeper she and Livia dig, the more they realize that sometimes true terror lies in finding exactly what you've been looking for..

Reconstructionist Rory Moore and her psychologist partner, Lane Phillips, investigate a chilling murder in a prestigious prep school

Set in a small, picturesque North Carolina town, #1 international bestselling author Charlie Donlea’s debut suspense novel tells the haunting story of a murdered law school student, the reporter assigned to her story—and the intimate connection that comes when the living walk in the footsteps of the dead… “A gem of a mystery, fast-paced and suspenseful.” —Catherine Coulter, # 1 New York Times bestselling author on Summit Lake No suspects. No persons of interest. Just a girl who was alive one day and dead the next. Some places seem too beautiful to be touched by horror. Summit Lake, nestled in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, is that kind of place. But two weeks ago, Becca Eckersley, a first-year law student and daughter of a powerful attorney, was brutally murdered there. Now the town is reeling with grief, and the police are baffled. At first, investigative reporter Kelsey Castle thinks of the assignment as a fluff piece. But the savagery of the crime, and the efforts to keep it quiet, hint at something far more sinister than a random attack by a stranger. As Kelsey digs deeper, despite danger and warnings, she feels a growing connection to the dead girl. And the more she learns about Becca’s friendships, her love life—and her secrets—the more convinced she becomes that walking in Becca’s footsteps could lead her out of her own dark past…

When you're living a lie, can you trust anything? Ten years ago, Alexandra Quinlan was the prime suspect in the massacre of her entire family. Her face was on every television show and front page, and she was given a nickname by the media: Empty Eyes. Now, Alex Armstrong has reinvented herself and devotes herself to securing justice for others. But when Laura McAllister, a young student journalist, disappears just as she's about to break a major story about sexual assault and cover-ups on her college campus, Alex is drawn into a new case that will threaten the life she's built. As Alex digs into Laura's disappearance, she realises that there are unexpected connections to the murder of her own family. As different as the crimes may appear, they each hinge on one sinister truth: no one is quite who they seem to be.