Alex North Knihy

Ak necháš dvere napoly otvorené, začuješ niečo šeptom ševelené Po nečakanej smrti manželky sa zdrvený Tom Kennedy so synom Jakom presťahuje do zapadnutej dedinky Featherbank, aby začali odznovu. Lenže dedina má temnú minulosť. Pred dvadsiatimi rokmi v nej zvrátený sériový vrah uniesol a zavraždil piatich chlapcov. Zločinca, ktorý sa stal známym ako Šepkár, sa napokon podarilo vypátrať a dostať za mreže. Tom a Jake si, samozrejme, s dávnym zločinom nerobia žiadne starosti a pomaly sa usídľujú v novom dome. Jedného dňa však zmizne ďalší chlapec a Jake sa odrazu začne správať akosi inak. Tvrdí, že za oknom počuje šepot...

Pred dvadsiatimi piatimi rokmi sa nebezpečný tínedžer Charlie Crabtree dopustil šokujúcej, brutálnej vraždy. Paul Adams na ten deň nedokáže zabudnúť. To, čo sa stalo jeho priateľovi a spolužiakovi, si nikdy neodpustil. Zaprisahal sa, že do svojho rodiska sa už nevráti. Teraz však jeho matka leží na smrteľnej posteli a Paul vie, že sa musí vrátiť. V tom čase sa navyše objaví nový prípad – kópia Crabtreeho starej vraždy. Je to desivá záhada: Charlie totiž pred dvadsiatimi piatimi rokmi zmizol bez stopy.

Katie always looked after her beloved younger brother Chris - until she left him alone for one selfish afternoon, and their picture-perfect family fell apart. Although Chris survived the attack, the scars ran deeper than the ones left across his face. Now they're adults, and they haven't spoken in years. Then she gets a call, from Detective Laurence Page. Page is facing an unusually disturbing crime scene. Alan Hobbes, a distinguished and wealthy philosophy professor, has been brutally murdered. Hobbes was living in a sprawling mansion - but one that remains half-ruined by a decades-old fire, wind and rain howling through the gaping, creaking roof. Page only has one suspect: Chris, caught on CCTV at the house. But he has plenty of questions. What could cause a man as wealthy as Hobbes not to repair his home? Why did he seem to know his death was coming, yet do nothing to stop it? And why was he obsessed with a legendary local serial killer? But Katie only has one thing on her mind. She knows this is her last, best chance to finally save her brother, and make up for her negligence all those years ago. But she can't possibly imagine just how much danger he's in..

The investigation begins with DI Andrew Hicks focusing on a possessive ex-husband as the prime suspect in a brutal murder. However, the discovery of a second victim forces him to reconsider his initial assumptions. As the body count rises, Hicks uncovers the chilling reality of a serial killer who thrives on chaos. Amidst the escalating danger, he must confront his own personal demons while racing against time to bring the murderer to justice.

The story centers on Dan Garvie, who is haunted by a childhood incident involving a notorious serial killer. Now a criminal psychiatrist, he grapples with the darkness of human behavior while confronting his past when his father goes missing. Returning to his childhood island, he discovers a body linked to the killer, presenting a chance for redemption or a perilous trap. Themes of guilt, the nature of monstrosity, and the quest for closure intertwine in this gripping narrative.

The story intertwines the grief of Neil Dawson, who uncovers a hidden mystery linked to his father's suicide through an old novel, and Detective Hannah Price, who grapples with her own loss while investigating the case. As Neil delves deeper into the novel, he uncovers a web of danger and deception, while Hannah's assignment forces her to confront her past and a devastating secret. Together, their journeys reveal connections that challenge their understanding of loss and truth.

Set against a chilling backdrop, the story revolves around a sadistic killer who targets couples, exploiting their love to force them into a deadly game. As he stalks and tortures them, the tension escalates, challenging their bonds and testing their wills. The harrowing choices they face lead to inevitable tragedy—one partner will die at the hands of the other, unraveling the very essence of their relationship. This psychological thriller delves into the dark complexities of love and survival under extreme duress.

The story revolves around a chilling crime scene where a woman is found held captive, leading to the discovery of more victims linked to the infamous Red River Killer, who has eluded capture for two decades. As Detective Di Will Turner spearheads the investigation, the urgency escalates to prevent the killer from claiming another victim. The narrative combines suspense with a relentless pursuit of justice, highlighting the dangers lurking in seemingly safe suburban areas.

Detective David Groves is haunted by the unresolved murder of his son, receiving annual birthday cards from a child he buried years ago. This year, a card reveals a chilling message: someone knows who killed him. Concurrently, a woman returns from a fatal car accident, sharing a horrifying tale of her experiences. As Groves delves into these intertwined mysteries, he must confront dangerous individuals and navigate a path through hell to uncover the truth behind both tragedies.