Swanson Peter Knihy

Na nočnom lete z Londýna do Bostonu stretne Ted Severson atraktívnu a záhadnú Lily Kintnerovu. Popíjajú Martini a hrajú hru, pri ktorej odhaľujú o sebe čoraz viac intímnych informácii. Ted rozpráva svojej náhodnej známej o manželke Mirande – ako ich manželstvo začalo stagnovať a ako ju pred týždňom prichytil pri nevere... Možno to bolo nevhodné partnerstvo už od začiatku – on, bohatý podnikateľ a ona, krásna umelkyňa. Tento kontrast kedysi rozpálil ich vášeň, teraz sa však stal len klišé.

V jihoamerickém městečku Clanton v Mississippi se rozvíjí drama po smrti bohatého podnikatele Setha Hubbarda, jehož tělo bylo nalezeno oběšené na platanu. Po jeho smrti se sjíždějí příbuzní, kteří se snaží získat jeho majetek, avšak právník Jake Brigance odhaluje novou poslední vůli, která majetek odkazuje neznámé osobě z městečka, což vyvolává právní bitvu. Sofie Jonesová, která přišla o rodiče při nehodě, se snaží překonat svou tragickou minulost. Její útěchou se stávají "koláčky neštěstí", které prodává ve svém obchůdku. Když se do jejího života vrátí bývalý snoubenec, Sofie si uvědomuje, že se změnila a je silnější. George Foss zažívá šok, když v hospůdce potká Lianu Dectorovou, svou dávnou lásku, která před dvaceti lety zmizela. Liana, nyní podezřelá z vraždy, potřebuje jeho pomoc, což George vrhá do nebezpečné situace plné lží a tajemství. Fabio Terranova, mladý italský tanečník, sní o úspěchu na Broadwayi. Před odjezdem na soutěž se však stane tragédie, která mu zmaří plány. Jeho matka ho posílá k strýci do USA, doufajíc, že tam najde novou cestu ze svých temných myšlenek.

A Sunday Times and Observer Thriller of the Month 'Deliciously good . . . Swanson's best thriller yet.' Observer 'Gripping, twisty . . . I could not put it down.' Alafair Burke When Hen and Lloyd move into their new house, they're relieved to meet another childless couple in their neighbourhood, Matthew and Mira. But when they're invited over for dinner, Hen thinks she sees something suspicious in Matthew's study. Could this mild-mannered schoolteacher really be hiding a dark secret, one that only Hen might know about? And even if she's right, who would believe her?

On the eve of his college graduation. Harry is called home by his stepmother Alice. following the unexpected death of his father. But who really is Alice. his father's much younger second wife. and how much is known about her past ? In a confusion of emotions. Harry must work out whether Alice's concern for him is purely maternal. or whether there is something darker and more threatening at work ...

Ashley Smith, an art history student, unexpectedly spends Christmas at Starvewood Hall with her classmate Emma. Amidst the festive atmosphere, she becomes intrigued by Emma's brother Adam, who is under investigation for a murder. Decades later, the chilling events of that holiday resurface, leading to a grim conclusion in New York.

This volume surveys the wide range of cultural and intellectual changes in western Europe in the period c.1050-c.1250. It first establishes the broader context for the changes and introduces the debate on the validity of the renaissance label for the period.

With a gripping narrative that echoes the intensity of "Gone Girl," this book elevates suspense to new heights. It intricately weaves complex characters and unexpected twists, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. The story delves into themes of deception and betrayal, exploring the darker sides of relationships and the lengths individuals will go to protect their secrets. Prepare for a thrilling ride filled with psychological tension and shocking revelations.

"On a night flight from London to Boston, Ted Severson meets the stunning and mysterious Lily Kintner. Sharing one too many martinis, the strangers begin to play a game of truth, revealing very intimate details about themselves. Ted talks about his marriage that's going stale and his wife Miranda, who he's sure is cheating on him. Ted and his wife were a mismatch from the start--he the rich businessman, she the artistic free spirit--a contrast that once inflamed their passion, but has now become a cliché. But their game turns a little darker when Ted jokes that he could kill Miranda for what she's done. Lily, without missing a beat, says calmly, "I'd like to help." After all, some people are the kind worth killing, like a lying, stinking, cheating spouse ... Back in Boston, Ted and Lily's twisted bond grows stronger as they begin to plot Miranda's demise. But there are a few things about Lily's past that she hasn't shared with Ted, namely her experience in the art and craft of murder, a journey that began in her very precocious youth. Suddenly these co-conspirators are embroiled in a chilling game of cat-and-mouse, one they both cannot survive ... with a shrewd and very determined detective on their tail."--Amazon.com

Following a brutal attack by her ex-boyfriend, Kate Priddy makes an uncharacteristically bold decision after her cousin, Corbin Dell, suggests a temporary apartment swap - and she moves from London to Boston.But soon after her arrival Kate makes a shocking discovery: Corbin's next-door neighbour, a young woman named Audrey Marshall, has been murdered.When the police begin asking questions about Corbin's relationship with Audrey, and his neighbours come forward with their own suspicions, a shaken Kate has few answers, and many questions of her own. Jetlagged and emotionally unstable, her imagination playing out her every fear, Kate can barely trust herself. so how can she trust any of the strangers she's just met?

Struggling with recent traumas, Kate swaps apartments with her cousin Corbin in Boston, only to find herself embroiled in a murder investigation where Corbin is a suspect. As she navigates her emotional fragility and the unsettling atmosphere, Kate discovers alarming items in Corbin's apartment that heighten her paranoia. With trust in herself and others wavering, she confronts a reality more terrifying than her imagination, leading to a chilling confrontation with her deepest fears.