Carol Wyer Knihy

Hruď sa jej dvíhala a klesala, od strachu lapala dych, ale prišla neskoro. Už videla to, čoho sa najväčšmi obávala – zadné sedadlo auta bolo prázdne. Jej dievčatko zmizlo. Abigail žije dokonalý život so svojím milujúcim manželom a s rozkošnou dcérkou Izzy. Niekto však pozná jej tajomstvo a chce, aby pravda vyšla najavo. Malú Izzy jedného dňa unesú z parkoviska a vyšetrovaním prípadu poveria detektívku Robyn Carterovú. Ktosi posiela Abigail výhražné správy z anonymného čísla a ohrozuje všetko, čo jej je drahé. Čo Abigail skrýva? Inštinkty Robyn našepkávajú, že medzi Izziným únosom a dvomi vraždami, ktoré vyšetruje, existuje súvislosť. Má sklony k impulzívnemu konaniu, ale keď naposledy takto konala, jej snúbenca to stálo život a ešte vždy si to vyčíta. Túži rozlúsknuť prípad a získať späť svoje miesto detektívky, no najprv musí nájsť stratenú sebadôveru – a to rýchlo. Robyn sa pustí do prenasledovania bezohľadného viacnásobného vraha. Ak sa k tomu zvrátenému človeku nedostane včas, unesené dievčatko zomrie.

A killer running rings around the police. A detective spiralling out of control.DI Kate Young is on leave. She’s the force’s best detective, but her bosses know she’s under pressure, on medication and overcoming trauma. So after her bad judgement call leads to a narrowly averted public disaster, they’re sure all she needs is a rest.But when Staffordshire Police summon her back to work on a murder case, it’s a harder, more suspicious Kate Young who returns. With a new ruthlessness, she sets about tracking down a clinical, calculating serial killer who is torturing victims and leaving clues to taunt the police. Spurred on by her reporter husband, Young begins to suspect that the murderer might be closer than she ever imagined.As she works to uncover the truth, Young unravels a network of secrets and lies, with even those closest to her having something to hide. But with her own competence—and her grip on reality—called into question, can she unmask the killer before they strike again?

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Jane's daughter is a good girl. What is she hiding? When thirteen-year-old Savannah Hopkins doesn't come straight home from school, as she always does, her mother Jane immediately raises the alarm. Leading the investigation is Detective Natalie Ward whose daughter Leigh is the same age as Savannah. Soon Natalie's worst fears are confirmed when the teenager's broken body is found in nearby shrubland. Evidence points towards a local recluse, but just as the net is closing around him, one of Savannah's friends, Harriet, is reported missing. As Natalie delves into the lives of both girls, she soon discovers a sinister video on their phones, daring the girls to disappear from their families for 48 hours. But Natalie isn't quick enough for this killer, and she is devastated to find Harriet's body on a fly tip a day later. Caught up in the case, she takes her eye off her own daughter and when Leigh goes missing after school she knows she must be in terrible danger. The clock is ticking for Natalie. Can she catch this killer before her little girl becomes the next victim?This gripping rollercoaster of a read will have you up in the small hours turning the pages. Fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel Caine and Robert Dugoni will love The Dare.

"When the frail body of a teenage girl is discovered strangled in a parking lot, shards of ice form in Detective Natalie Ward's veins. As Natalie looks at the freckles scattered on her cheeks and the pale pink lips tinged with blue, she remembers that this innocent girl is somebody's daughter ... The girl is identified as missing teenager Amelia Saunders, who has run away from home and her controlling father. Natalie's heart sinks further when it becomes clear that Amelia has been working on the streets, manipulated by her violent new boyfriend Tommy. A day later, another vulnerable girl is found strangled on a park bench. Like Amelia, Katie Bray was a runaway with connections to Tommy, and Natalie is determined to find him and track down the monster attacking these scared and lonely girls. But when a wealthy young woman is found murdered the next morning, the word 'guilty' scrawled on her forehead, Natalie realises that the case is more complex than she first thought. Determined to establish a connection between her three victims, Natalie wastes no time in chasing down the evidence, tracing everyone who crossed their paths. Then, a key suspect's body turns up in the canal, a mole in Natalie's department leaks vital information and everything seems to be against her. Can Natalie stop this clever and manipulative killer before they strike again"--Publisher

"When the body of mother Charlotte Brannon is discovered by her husband Adam, in their bedroom, Detective Natalie Ward is first on the scene. The killer has left a chilling calling card: The word 'Why?' written on the wall in blood. As Natalie begins to delve deeper into the couple's lives, she discovers that Adam has a dark past he's been hiding and she's sure that the Brannon's teenage babysitter Inge has secrets of her own. Then another mother is murdered on her doorstep in front of her young son, the word 'why' scrawled on the wall next to her. All the key suspects have alibis and with her own marriage hanging by a thread, Natalie is struggling to stay focused on cracking her toughest case yet. When a young woman and her baby disappear, a member of Natalie's own team is put in terrible danger. Can Natalie stop this twisted serial killer and save one of her own before more families are torn apart forever?"--Publisher description

11 hours, 51 minutesDI Kate Young’s team is hunting for a killer. What they don’t know…is that the killer is her.DI Kate Young has known for years that her boss, Superintendent John Dickson, is a violent and evil man. But when she finally confronts him and accidentally shoots and kills him, she’s forced to cover her tracks before anyone can pin his death on her. With revelations about his corruption soon to become public knowledge, Kate sets up a trail of evidence to make it seem that Dickson has conveniently vanished…But Kate knows the corruption doesn’t end with Dickson. As she heads up the team investigating his supposed disappearance, she also pursues other loose ends. Stanka, the sex worker who supplied the evidence against Dickson, leads her to crucial information on another corrupt officer, DI Harriet Khatri, and her dubious involvement with sex traffickers.As the noose starts to tighten on Kate, she finds herself targeted by traffickers, the bent cops on her force and even her own team of detectives. Can she stay one step ahead of them all and bring Harriet to justice? Can she trust anyone around her? And can she possibly get away with murder?

Nobody can get into the mind of an erratic killer--except an unpredictable detective. When a young man is found lying on a station platform with a hole in his head, DI Kate Young is called in to investigate the grisly murder. But the killing is no one-off. As bodies start to pile up, she is faced with what might be an impossible task--to hunt down a ruthless killer on a seemingly random rampage. Meanwhile, Kate has her own demons to battle as she struggles to come to terms with her husband's death. And she is hell-bent on exposing corruption within the force and bringing Superintendent John Dickson to justice. But with the trail of deception running deeper--and closer to home--than she could ever have imagined, she no longer knows who she can trust. With her grip on reality slipping, Kate realises that maybe she and the killer are not so different after all. But time is running out and Kate is low on options. Can she catch the killer before she loses everything?

A captivating narrative that draws readers in with its engaging plot and relatable characters, this feel-good read promises to uplift and entertain. With a blend of humor and heartfelt moments, it explores themes of friendship, love, and personal growth, making it a perfect choice for those seeking an enjoyable escape. The story resonates with its audience, leaving a lasting impression and a sense of warmth, ideal for anyone looking to brighten their day.