T. J. Brearton Knihy

Keď prišla k parku, začula plakať malé dieťa. Zastala, ale nikoho nevidela. „Haló?“ zavolala o oktávu vyšším hlasom. „Haló? Je tam niekto?“ Katie Calumetová chodí každé ráno behať. Jedného dňa začuje z auta pri miestnom parku detský plač. Park je prázdny a na ulici niet ani živej duše. Katie ide za hlasom dieťaťa a potom je odrazu všetko čierne. Keď sa spamätá, uvedomí si, že ju vezú v minivane nevedno kam. Netrvá dlho a Katie má spútané ruky a cez hlavu kuklu. Vyšetrovanie prípadu pripadne detektívovi Justinovi Crossovi. Stopy vedú do divočiny v Adirondackskom pohorí a detektív čoskoro zistí, že vyšetruje svoj dosiaľ najťažší prípad. Okrem iného aj preto, lebo rodina Calumetovcov skrýva pred ním plno tajomstiev. Aj sám Cross prežíva vážnu manželskú krízu. Pre Katie a Justina sa začnú preteky s časom, ktoré oboch dostanú až na hranicu síl. Justin pracuje vo dne v noci, aby vypátral, kto a prečo uniesol Katie. Katie sa zatiaľ zúfalo pokúša utiecť únoscom a dostať sa z divokého lesa, ktorý ju obklopuje so všetkými prírodnými nástrahami, ako sú divé zvery, strmé kopce, prudké zrázy, kaskády a močiare. A najmä hustý lesný porast, v ktorom človek veľmi ľahko stratí orientáciu. Podarí sa Katie zachrániť, kým nebude neskoro?

Callie's husband Abel is a suspect in the disappearance of two teenage girls. Callie will do whatever it takes to clear his name. But is she really ready for the truth about her husband?

"Who is murdering female college students and can they be stopped? The only link between the victims is their participation in an unusual psychology experiment. Leading the investigation is Detective Dana Gates. She has a past no one talks about and a husband and daughters she hardly ever sees. She's a dedicated, by-the-book investigator. And now a serial killer is ripping through the local college campus, and everything she knows is going to change. Robert Hamill, her police partner, is a wild card. Unmarried, no kids, Hamill is Dana's polar opposite. But as the case progresses their differing methods threaten to tear them apart. Hamill breaks with procedure to uncover a list naming potential victims, but the two detectives must work together to stop any more girls from turning up dead."--Publisher's description

The story unfolds with Bobbi grappling with guilt and horror after witnessing a bloodied car linked to a tragic incident involving her colleague, Harriet. As she reflects on the night’s events, the narrative delves into themes of responsibility and the haunting nature of fate, suggesting that Bobbi's life is irrevocably altered by her feelings of culpability and the chilling realization that it could have been her in that situation.

Judy's journey revolves around her belief that she has found her perfect partner, a man who embodies all her dreams and desires. As their relationship unfolds, she navigates the complexities of love, trust, and self-discovery, questioning whether her idealized vision aligns with reality. The story delves into themes of romance, personal growth, and the challenges of maintaining a relationship when faced with unexpected truths. Judy's quest for happiness ultimately leads her to confront her own expectations and the true nature of love.