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The story unfolds with journalist Kiki Nunn investigating the murder of Karen Simmons, a woman she recently interviewed about her experiences in mid-life romance. As Kiki delves deeper into Karen’s life and the circumstances surrounding her death, she uncovers dark realities about love and deception. The narrative explores themes of trust and the dangers of connecting with strangers, while Kiki's pursuit of truth leads her into perilous territory. With unexpected twists, the book keeps readers guessing until the end, prompting reflection on societal issues.

Elise King is a successful and ambitious detective - or she was, before medical leave left her unsure if she'd ever return to work. She now spends most days watching the growing tensions in her small seaside town of Ebbing- the weekenders in their fancy clothes, renovating old bungalows into luxury homes, and the locals resentful of the changes. Elise can only guess what really happens behind closed doors. But Dee Eastwood, her cleaner, often knows. She's an invisible presence in many of the houses in town but she sees and hears everything. The conflicts in town boil over when a newcomer wants to put Ebbing on the map with a giant music festival, and a teenage girl ends up dead because of drugs. When a man also disappears the first night of the festival, Elise is drawn back into her detective work and starts digging for answers. Ebbing is a small town, but it's full of myriad secrets and hidden connections that run deeper and darker than Elise could have ever imagined.

Nach dem Abitur verschwinden die Freundinnen Alex und Rosie in Bangkok. Reporterin Kate Waters wird in den Fall involviert, da auch ihr Sohn in Thailand ist. Nach einem Hostel-Brand werden die Leichen der beiden gefunden, doch die Umstände sind mysteriös. Ein verletzter Zeuge könnte entscheidende Informationen haben.

`The police belonged to another world - the world they saw on the television or in the papers. Not theirs.' When two eighteen-year-old girls go missing on their gap year in Thailand, their families are thrust into the international spotlight: desperate, bereft and frantic with worry. Journalist Kate Waters always does everything she can to be first to the story, first with the exclusive, first to discover the truth - and this time is no exception. But she can't help but think of her own son, who she hasn't seen in two years, since he left home to go travelling. This time it's personal. And as the case of the missing girls unfolds, they will all find that even this far away, danger can lie closer to home than you might think . . .

Exploring the complexities of trust and betrayal, the story delves into the repercussions of a shocking crime that disrupts a close-knit community. As the protagonist grapples with the emotional fallout, secrets surface, and relationships are tested. The narrative intertwines suspense and psychological depth, prompting readers to question their assumptions about those around them. Themes of loyalty, deception, and the quest for truth resonate throughout, creating a gripping tale that keeps readers on edge.

Lo hanno visto tutti, il mostro, sbattuto in tv e sulle prime pagine dei giornali. Era accusato di un crimine raccapricciante, ma adesso che è morto, la verità finirà sepolta con lui. A meno che Jean, la vedova, la moglie devota che gli è sempre stata a fianco in tribunale, non si decida a parlare. A meno che Jean alla fine non decida di raccontare la sua storia.

Jean Taylorová mala pokojný, obyčajný život. S manželom Glenom bývali v peknom dome. Glen bol jej vysnívaný princ. Jedného dňa sa však všetko zmení. Jean zistí, že jej vzorný manžel je monštrum, o ktorom sa píše na titulných stránkach novín. Po jeho tragickej smrti si Jean zaumieni vziať svoj život do vlastných rúk a vyrozprávať ich príbeh tak, ako ho videla.

Robíte to isté každý deň. Viete presne, kam pôjdete. No nie ste sama... Keď Zoe Walkerová náhodou nájde svoju fotografiu v časti erotických inzerátov v londýnskych novinách, musí zistiť, prečo je tam. Nie je tam nijaké vysvetlenie, len zrnitý obrázok, webová adresa a telefónne číslo. Vezme noviny domov, ukáže fotografiu svojej rodine, ale oni sú presvedčení, že je to len niekto, kto sa na ňu podobá. No nasledujúci deň nájde v novinách podobný inzerát s fotografiou inej ženy a ďalší deň ďalšiu a potom zase ďalšiu. Je to chyba? Zhoda náhod? Alebo niekto sleduje každý krok, ktorý tie ženy urobia?

When a paragraph in an evening newspaper reveals a decades-old tragedy, most readers barely give it a glance. But for 3 strangers it's impossible to ignore. For one woman, it's a reminder of the worst thing that ever happened to her. For another, it's the dangerous possibility that her darkest secret is about to be discovered. And for a journalist, it's the first clue in a hunt to uncover the truth.