Amazon publishing jun 2023 (16 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Susi Holliday is one of our best and most original creators of tense and twisty tales . . . Nothing is as it seems and no one can be trusted in this brilliant page-turner.' --Ian Rankin'Tense and twisty as all hell.' --Mark Billingham'Tense, creepy and utterly brilliant.' --Jenny Blackhurst, author of The Hiking Path'A brilliant concept, superbly executed. Susi Holliday is a master of her craft.' --Marion Todd, author of A Blind Eye'On this street, lock your doors, whisper your secrets, and don't trust anyone. Compulsive, clever and I couldn't put it down.' --Louise Swanson, author of End of StoryTheir neighbours welcomed them with open arms. Now they've vanished without a trace.Anna and Peter desperately need to escape London for a fresh start. And they've found just the place: a perfect house on a perfect street in a perfect new development on the Scottish coast. But before they've even unpacked, they discover that the community they've moved into might be keeping secrets of its own.Eager to fit in, Anna and Peter spend their first evening with their new neighbours, a couple who turn up on their doorstep to welcome them with open arms. But when Anna pops over the next morning to thank them for their hospitality, there's no answer. The house is bare and unoccupied, and the neighbours have vanished without a trace. What's more, everybody else on the street is convinced that no one ever lived there at all.As she battles a growing obsession with the mystery, Anna finds herself becoming increasingly paranoid. She thought she'd escaped her own troubled past, but as the truth catches up with her, life starts to unravel. Maybe she's not the only resident of The Street with something to hide.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'This memoir is brutally honest. Wonderful!' - Russell T. DaviesActivist. Journalist. Survivor. One man's journey from prejudice to Pride.Paul Burston wasn't always the iconic voice of LGBTQ+ London that he is today. Paul came out in the mid-1980s, when 'gay' still felt like a dirty word, especially in the small Welsh town where he grew up. He moved to London hoping for a happier life, only to watch in horror as his new-found community was decimated by AIDS. But even in the depths of his grief, Paul vowed never to stop fighting back on behalf of his young friends whose lives were cut tragically short.It's a promise he's kept to this day. As an activist he stormed the House of Commons during the debate over the age of consent. As a journalist he spoke up for the rights of the community at a time of tabloid homophobia and legal inequality. As a novelist he founded the groundbreaking Polari Prize.But his lifestyle hid a dark secret, and Paul's demons--shame, trauma, grief--stalked him on every corner. In an attempt to silence them, he began to self-medicate.From almost drowning at eighteen to a near-fatal overdose at thirty-eight, this is Paul's story of what happened in the twenty years between, and how he carved out a life that his teenage self could scarcely have imagined. Emotional but often witty, We Can Be Heroes is an illuminating memoir of the eighties, nineties and noughties from a gay man who only just survived them. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this hilarious and heartfelt story from the bestselling author of Dry Hard, Will hasn't seen his rock-star dad for thirty years. But now he's back for an encore.Will Fairweather is getting old. His back aches, his bowels misbehave if he eats spicy food and he's completely lost his sense of rhythm. Life has taught him not to take risks, but even that hasn't stopped his marriage hitting the rocks too. The last thing he needs is a surprise call from Red Fairweather, devil-may-care rock god--and the father Will hasn't seen for thirty years.If Will's old before his time, Red's the boy who won't grow up.When Will needs somewhere to live, with nowhere else to turn, he finds himself back with the hellraiser who deserted his family. As Will tries to come to terms with the downward spiral of his life, he starts to realise there's more to Red than he thought--there's a real human being under all that leather and attitude, a dad determined to make up for lost time and help his son get back on track.Can Will make his peace with a father seeking forgiveness.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Claire McGowan at her very best.' ?Peter JamesFrom the bestselling author of What You Did comes the story of a young couple who are about to discover that in a house full of secrets there's nowhere to hide.For Helen and George, the remote fixer-upper in Cornwall was supposed to be a dream home, and a way to leave behind the problems they're both running from. But something about the place feels wrong from day one. And why does Helen have a creeping feeling she's seen this house before Her unease only deepens after renovations begin, when the builders find sinister dolls hidden in the walls. As Helen digs into the house's past, she discovers that the previous owner was not only rumoured to be a witch; she was also imprisoned for a brutal triple murder thirty years earlier.When a horrific accident almost ends in tragedy, Helen worries that the house's secrets are to blame, and as events spiral out of control she discovers George has been lying to her. As the past returns to haunt them, the couple realise they are in terrible danger, and they can't trust anyone--not even each other. Because Helen hasn't been entirely honest with him either.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Graffiti is a dying art in this thriller from the bestselling DI Nick Dixon crime series.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - She sparkles. He growls. Baring their true feelings could be the start of a wild love story--or the end of it--in a sexy romantic comedy by a USA Today bestselling author.One spilled glass of wine and bridesmaid Ensley James is ejected from a country club wedding in the rain. Ensley looks on the bright side. That would be her longtime crush Drew Daniels. The moody, broody, skin-pricklingly sexy groomsman is tossed out with her. Waiting out a hot spring storm in a cozy shed for two, it's time for Drew's confession: he's strictly a one-nighter. Ensley's dare Give her three date nights and see where it goes.A veterinarian like Drew is great when it comes to puppy love, but he has his reasons for his rules about women: no true feelings, just flings. So why agree to Ensley's three-date challenge Easy. Miss Ray of Freaking Sunshine is absolutely irresistible. Night after night, Ensley and Drew can't ignore the heat, the growing intimacy--and the unexpected complications. Drew's walls may be crumbling, but Ensley's still at risk of being another tryst.Especially with Ensley's final confession. This one could be their rockiest challenge yet.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Stars. Lovers. Liars. Killers. This is Hollywood, and everyone has a part to play in a shocking novel of suspense by New York Times bestselling author A. R. Torre.Actress Nora Kemp loves two men. One is Hugh Iverson, a philanthropic movie star who gives Nora security and respectability. The other is Hugh's twin brother, Trent, a Hollywood bad boy who brings out Nora's wild side. When Trent and an unidentified woman are found dead on the Iversons' Beverly Hills property, more than Nora's and Hugh's reputations are at stake.An investigation suggests murder-suicide. But there's more to the crime than first meets the eye: suspicions of a serial killer with a bizarre motive, Hugh's unnerved and cautious staff, and a missing mother and son. As two LA detectives sift through the deceptions of the innocent and the guilty--some living and some dead--solving the case becomes a cunning cat-and-mouse game.Because in a city of illusions, the truth--no matter how dangerous--is so easy to hide.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - After witnessing the murder of the chief of staff for a powerful New York senator, FBI agent and former military codebreaker Daniela Vega goes deep undercover to unravel a bizarre conspiracy where she must play a killer's game alongside an assassin-turned-informant and there can only be one winner.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Cato has created a richly imagined world full of tasty surprises and thrilling adventure--I already hunger for more.' --Kevin Hearne, New York Times bestselling author of The Iron Druid seriesA world on the brink of war and a mother and daughter on the run, in a thrilling novel of swashbuckling adventure, culinary magic, and just desserts.Adamantine 'Ada' Garland has an empathic connection to food and wine, a magical perception of aromas, flavors, and ingredients. Invaluable property of the royal court, Ada was in service to the Five Gods and to the Gods-ordained rulers of Verdania--until she had enough of injustice and bloodshed and deserted, seeking to chart her own destiny. When mysterious assassins ferret her out after sixteen years in hiding, Ada, now a rogue Chef, and her beloved Grand-mère run for their lives, only to find themselves on a path toward an unexpected ally.A foreign princess in a strange court, Solenn unknowingly shares more with Ada than an epicurean gift. They share blood. With her newfound magical perception, she becomes aware of a plot to kill her fiancé, the prince. It's part of a ploy by adversarial forces in the rival country of Albion to sow conflict, and Solenn is set up to take the blame.As Ada's and Solenn's paths converge, a mother and her long-lost daughter reunite toward a common goal, and against a shadowy enemy from Ada's past who is out for revenge. But what sacrifices must be made What hope is there when powerful Gods pick sides in a war simmering to eruption.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Wall Street Journal bestseller.From Wall Street Journal bestselling author Robert Bailey comes a haunting legal thriller about the price of redemption for a billboard lawyer who takes a case he can't win in a town he can't forget.Now that attorney Jason Rich has returned home to Guntersville, Alabama, the 'In an accident Get rich!' lawyer is anxious to leave his checkered past behind. Jason hopes this next chapter in his life will be a chance to confront his personal troubles while making amends with his family.But when a former high school football star stands accused of killing a police officer, Jason is unwillingly thrust into the chaos. The local meth king blackmails Jason into defending the alleged murderer, and Jason knows he can't refuse. With the lives of his family and closest friends on the line, he takes the obviously unwinnable case.As Jason dives into the investigation, he vows to dismantle the meth empire gripping his hometown. But as he confronts alternative suspects and follows new leads, Jason realizes that everyone has secrets to hide and interests to protect--at any cost.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A perfumer in Paris is forced to return to her California roots in an exhilarating novel about family, self-discovery, and taking risks by the author of The Candid Life of Meena Dave.The daughter of proud Napa Valley hoteliers, Asha 'Poppy' Patel chose a different line as a Paris perfumer, gifted with a nose for fragrances and business. Until her heightened sense of smell disappears. Her career in jeopardy, her world now muted, Poppy returns home. Maybe tending to her grandmother's massive aromatic garden, where Poppy's gift first flowered, will bring restorative hope.But when she arrives, Poppy discovers that the land upon which the beautiful garden once thrived has been uprooted and destroyed. She realizes that the years she spent away from her home have loosened so many ties with the past. Torn between a mother who lives vicariously through her and a father who wants her to embrace her family's legacy, Poppy is determined to chart her own path of rediscovery.Poppy must juggle family drama, childhood friendships, and a former love to forge a future of her own choosing and, in time, heal an unscented life.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From debut author Jen Wheeler comes a spellbinding tale about the dangers a nineteenth-century woman encounters as she flees a tragic past to the menacing Farallon Islands.Thirty miles off the coast of San Francisco lie the Farallon Islands, known to sailors as the Devil's Teeth. Despite their fearsome reputation, their remote nature appeals to young Lucy Riley, who in 1859 seeks a new start as a teacher to the lighthouse keepers' children.But Lucy brings treacherous secrets with her, including a name that isn't hers and a past she can't escape. On the island, she meets Will Sisson, a mysterious man who seems to recognize her name--but not her face. Wary of Will at first, Lucy slowly starts to trust him.As Lucy embeds herself in the island's community, she discovers numerous dangers: deadly cliffs, shark-infested waters, and disorienting fogs. A dark presence of another sort, too, disguises an encroaching threat. In this forbidding place, Lucy must find the courage to confront the perils of her past and the ever-present dangers of the world around her for the new life she's sought to finally begin.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Set in the world of the award-winning Eraser, a story about finding your courage and learning that it's OK to fail when you try your best.Marker is one of the teacher's go-to school supplies. Her work is tip-top, and she always makes a lasting impression. That is, until Pinking Shears, a.k.a. Pink, arrives and dazzles everyone with her sharp creations. No longer the star of the desk, Marker begins to make mistakes. The trouble is, they can't just be erased; her work is permanent, and she's not allowed to fail. Or so she thinks.until a realization helps her rediscover her Marker magic. Weyant, Christopher (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Alice and Seth are a perfect love story: the handsome doctor and his beautiful fiancâee.Alice can't wait for the day of their dream wedding. But when she arrives at the altar, she doesn't recognise the man waiting to marry her.As panic sets in, Alice's world comes apart. Where is the real Seth, and why have all traces of him disappeared from her life Fearing she's losing her mind, she sets out to uncover the truth and escape the nightmare she's living in.'.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Peaches Monroe and Jamie Hunt are core members of their Texas friend squad and have so much in common. They're successful at their careers in personal care. They take Austin's 'Keep It Weird' vibe to heart, each leaning into their own unique talents and sense of style. And they're both ready to go on to even bigger things. Is pushing past the boundaries of friendship into something deeper one of them The red-hot fantasy is there.but so is real life. Jamie's college dreams will take her far from her hometown. She's already road-tripping to possibilities from San Antonio to Houston. And Peaches has obligations of her own. Not only is she planning to expand her business, but she's taking care of her family after her mother's passing, leaving her overwhelmed and under pressure.'.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - On a gray, November morning Detective Charley O'Brien discovers the mutilated body of Chicago's mob boss in the estate of affluent attorney, Jonathan Chamberlain, and his beautiful heiress wife, Meridith. The secrets of the rich and infamous who live along the shores of Lake Michigan's fabled Sheridan Road, begin to unravel.Police are pressured to find the baffling connection between the glittering lifestyles of the city's royalty. How and why did Tony Romano end up dead in the Chamberlain's study and who holds the key to the kidnapping of their two children Sheridan Road is a sizzling ride fueled by money, lust and power. It is a spellbinding mystery that travels through the diverse worlds of private clubs and boardrooms, steamy bedrooms, government backrooms and Chicago's underbelly.Sheridan Road is a roller-coaster ride that promises to leave you breathless with an ending no one saw coming head-on.…