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A stunning, unputdownable psychological thriller from acclaimed author Megan Abbott.

For fans of Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, The Fever is Megan Abbott's dark and thrilling novel about a mysterious illness that sweeps through a high school.

The author explores complex themes of adolescence, identity, and the often dark undercurrents of teenage life. With a sharp narrative style, the story delves into the intricacies of friendship and betrayal, revealing how pivotal moments shape the characters' futures. The vivid portrayal of emotional turmoil and the quest for self-discovery resonates with readers, making it a compelling read for those interested in nuanced character development and thought-provoking storytelling.

Queenpin puts a twist on a classic story of underworld greed and betrayal - and in the vein of Gone Girl and The Girl on a Train - introduces a mesmerising and compelling unreliable narrator ...

From the bestselling author of The End of Everything, a searing new novel about the dark heart of adolescence. Beth and me wedged tight, jeaned legs pressed against each other. The sound of our own breathing. Before we all stopped believing a tornado, or anything, could touch us, ever. Addy Hanlon and Beth Cassidy are tough, inseparable, invincible. No pair more charismatic or sophisticated. No pair more dangerous.

A mother knows best . . . doesn't she? A breathless rollercoaster of a novel about the desperate limits of desire, jealousy and ambition, and Megan Abbott's most sensational psychological thriller yet.

Thirteen-year old Lizzie Hood and her next-door-neighbor Evie Verver are inseparable. And then, one afternoon, Evie disappears. Haunted by dreams of her lost friend, Lizzie uncovers secrets and lies that make her wonder if she knew her best friend at all.

From New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Megan Abbott, a chilling and compulsive novel about a family holiday that takes a terrifying turn.

With their long necks and matching buns and pink tights, Dara and Marie Durant have been dancers since they can remember. Growing up, they were trained by their glamorous mother, founder of the Durant School of Dance. After their parents' death in a tragic accident nearly a dozen years ago, the sisters began running the school together, along with Charlie, Dara's husband and once their mother's prized student. The three have perfected a dance that keeps the studio thriving. But when a suspicious accident occurs, just at the onset of the school's annual performance of The Nutcracker-a season of competition, anxiety, and exhilaration-an interloper arrives and threatens their delicate balance.

Frisch verheiratet reisen die schwangere Jacy und ihr Mann Jed zu Jeds Vater, Dr. Ash, in die abgelegene Upper Peninsula von Michigan. Während Jacy von Dr. Ash begeistert ist, empfindet sie Unbehagen gegenüber der geheimnisvollen Mrs. Brandt. Unerwartete Blutungen und düstere Familiengeheimnisse bringen Jacy in eine unheimliche Lage. Ein moderner Schauerroman über Liebe und Geschlechterpolitik.